Should you care to look back over the past two decades of British folk music, one musician in particular stands out for having a singular, idiosyncratic vision that has rarely wavered in style and substance. Jim Moray may have garnered initial attention for his digitally-driven approach to traditional music, but reflecting on his seven albums...
The Lost Sound are a 40 strong, mixed voice choir, directed by Sandra Smith. They are based in Dartmoor, Devon and sing sell out concerts and at major festivals in Devon and Cornwall, including Sidmouth Folk festival and St Ives September Festival. They are excited to be back at Calstock Arts Centre bringing their Spring/Summer...
Join an exclusive screening of Samuel Bestwick's 'Dowr Tamar / Great Water,' a short film that uses archive footage to explore the evolution of the Tamar through time, diving deep into the river's landscape. Samuel Bestwick is an artist and filmmaker currently based in Cornwall. Primarily employing the use of moving image, his practice explores narrative...
Calstock Arts are thrilled to be part of the Cultivator Mixers programme. Tickets are now available to the general public for this event which is limited to 15 people. If you are unlucky and cannot get a ticket for the whole afternon, you can still see the Tamar River film for free at 3pm. Cultivator...
Divertimento- A String Quartet highly acclaimed for their performances, their informal approach and their enlightening introductions. They have a large following for their regular concerts with at least three different programmes each year. Playing a broad repertoire range from Haydn and Mozart to Walton and Shostakovich. The Quartet also gives concerts with a mixture of styles from classical...
John Watterson aka ‘Fake Thackray’ presents ‘Beware of the Bull’ - an evening of the wonderful songs of Jake Thackray, with anecdotes and readings from the first ever biography of the Yorkshire chansonnier. Performed by John Watterson (Jake's biographer) Leeds-born Jake Thackray (1938-2002) is increasingly recognised as being one of the greatest English songwriters of the...
Enys Men (Cornish for 'Stone Island') is a 2022 experimental folk horror film shot, composed, written and directed by Mark Jenkin. Shot on 16 mm film, it stars Mary Woodvine, Edward Rowe, Flo Crowe and John Woodvine. The film was shot during the COVID-19 lockdown, and the crew prioritised creating a small carbon footprint during production. Enys Men premiered at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival and was well received by critics. Set...
UK Blues Awards 2023 Winner - Best Acoustic Blues Act ‘Howling Wolf meets Screaming Jay Hawkins…carried on the wings of wailing slide guitar’ Richard Wall - Blues in Britain Since first coming to prominence as one half of the multi-award-winning band ‘Babajack’, Trevor Babajack Steger has established himself as a highly sought-after performer on the British...
Calstock Arts are thrilled to be hosting Acapella Moonshine, an all-female sea shanty group from Falmouth, as part of the Calstock Heritage Weekend They embody the spirit of the sea and the women who draw their life from it This Gallery Bar Special is free entry with a bucket on the door for you to...
Taiko drums have been around for a couple of thousand years, traditionally used in the background to keep the beat for dancers and singers during festivals or to create the sound effects offstage in Noh and Kabuki theatre. As a performance art in its own right, it is actually quite new, having been developed in...
Burd Ellen is a project featuring Debbie Armour (Alasdair Roberts, Green Ribbons) and Gayle Brogan (Pefkin, Electroscope). The group uses traditional song to explore and evoke dark landscapes and deep stories. Innovative instrumentation, drone and sound-wash support detailed vocal work to create a unique sonic atmosphere. They self-released their debut album Silver Came in 2019....
Having played together on a number of dates in Europe, including at the prestigious Molde Jazz Festival, this will be the Trio’s first ever UK tour – definitely not to be missed! Bassist and singer Ellen Andrea Wang has been a powerful force in Jazz and beyond, distinguishing herself as a truly inventive artist that...