BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Calstock Arts - ECPv6.15.17//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Calstock Arts X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://calstockarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Calstock Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250531T110043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T110131Z UID:4198-1764288000-1764374399@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:28 November: Knight & Spiers DESCRIPTION:Both Peter Knight and John Spiers have made long lasting and significant contributions to the English folk scene via their work with Steeleye Span and Bellowhead respectively\, and each in their own way has changed the perception of what traditional music can be\, introducing it to much wider audiences. As members of the Gigspanner Big Band\, they have expanded those boundaries ever further.  \n‘Folk A-Listers’ ‘Folk Royalty’ ‘Folk Icons’ are terms frequently applied to them\, but what it means in reality is that they bring the best of traditional music to any stage they play. \nThe exquisite explorations of the liminal space that exists between traditional and classical music is what makes the music of Peter Knight and John Spiers so compelling and beguiling\, ultimately rendering genres irrelevant. \nIn the words of Tradfolk: As a duo\, they have developed into thrilling exponents of traditional tunes and songs\, repurposing the material as jumping-off points into the most enchanting exploration. \nIt’s largely through touring as a duo that they’ve been able to cultivate what has become an extraordinary partnership\, giving them the confidence to record their latest studio album\, Both in a Tune\, chosen as one of the ‘10 Best New Albums from Around the World’ by the influential music journal\, SONGLINES. \nThe pairing of violin and melodeon is a classic one\, but in the hands of Knight and Spiers\, improvisation and invention meet the listener at every turn. Together they have created a musical document that resonates with history\, but also something to inspire future generations of musicians to engage with Britain’s folk music heritage.  \n “An extraordinary collaboration between two musicians at the absolute top of their game. This is an adventure that takes in musical detours you’d be mad to ignore” – Tradfolk \n“A beautiful snapshot of two musicians at the pinnacle of their craft. Listeners will find themselves lost in something magical; anyone will struggle to find something as masterful as this for a long\, long time” – Bright Young Folk \n“There can be no doubt that both performers are amongst the most\, if not the most\, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” – Fatea Records Magazine URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/28-november-knight-spiers/ CATEGORIES:Folk,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251123 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251124 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250930T160034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T103245Z UID:4511-1763856000-1763942399@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:23 November: - Film Expo South West DESCRIPTION:Calstock Arts is pleased to  host – Film Expo South Festival of Short Films \nBe prepared to be surprised\, entertained\, and inspired by this varied and enjoyable programme of independent short film\, presented by Dorset-based film development organisation Film Expo South.\nFeaturing both drama and comedy short films\, the programme includes the winners of Film Expo South’s 2025 Scriptwriting Competition.\nLocal writer and Calstock Singers member Lindsey Sharp will be on hand to answer questions about her winning drama script Merry Christmas Bill\, and about what it was like to see her script made into a professional film. \nPlease note the programme is not suitable for children under 12. URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/23-november-film-expo-south-west/ CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251122 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250425T080055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T111306Z UID:2989-1763683200-1763769599@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:21 November: Gallery Bar Special - Mojito with Emma Watson & Marius Rudnick DESCRIPTION:Making a welcome return to Calstock Arts\, this autumn\, are the Mojito trio with special guests. More jazzy than jazz with a wide variety of songs from times past & present. \nFeaturing Liam Harvey (bass) and Dusty Miller (drums) – both former members of the Royal Marine Band Service\, and current members of the Dave Hankin Big Band\, along with Calstock’s own Andy Lawton (ex Rhythm Machine) on piano\,. \nThey bring their own distinctive arrangements of of songs ranging from J S Bach\, through the Great American Songbook to more contemporary music from the likes of Lionel Richie\, Eva Cassidy\, Carol King\, Carly Simon & Billy Joel\, to name just a few.  So there’s something for everyone! \nAgain they will be joined  by singer\, Emma Watson\, one of Devon’s top female vocalists and Marius Rudnick on saxophones\, flutes & clarinet. \nEmma is a song writer and choir director of Exeter’s Soul of the City gospel choir\, who reached the final of BBC Gospel Choir of the Year in 2023. \nMarius is currently a member of  a variety of bands including The Glenn Miller Memorial Orchestra & The Dave Hankin Big Band. \nListen to Mojito & Emma here URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/22-november-gallery-bar-special-mojito-jazz-trio-with-emma-watson/ CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music,Other,Popular END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250416T110037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T105412Z UID:4066-1763164800-1763251199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:15 November: The Jake Leg Jug Band DESCRIPTION:The Jake Leg Jug Band brings you the authentic sounds of 1920’s and 30’s America – jazz\, blues\, ragtime and gospel. Songs of murder\, betrayal\, gambling\, liquor and redemption. \nAfter self-releasing their debut album Cotton Mouth\, the band signed to one of the UK’s most prestigious Jazz labels\, recording three albums as part of the ‘Vintage Recording Project’\, recording live around ribbon microphones\, as it would have been back in the 1930’s. ‘Next Stop!’ ‘Everythin’s Jake’ and ‘Break a Leg’ all met with rave reviews; \n“A masterpiece of nostalgic music. The band display real virtuosity and create a wonderful sound that will be hard for any other band to repeat”  Folk North West \nThe band followed up with the compilation ‘Fifth Avenue’\, their debut release for the Green Bullet record label in late 2018. \n“Pick any track at random and prepare to be entertained ”  RnR​ \nJanuary 2020 saw the release of album number 6\, ‘Goodbye Booze’ which commemorated 100 years since the start of the American prohibition\, followed in 2021 with an additional vinyl release on Coastal Light Records.​ \n“Pretty damn good! There isn’t a weak number on the album”  Blues Matters​​ \n2022 marked the 10th anniversary of the band and saw them play over 100 gigs plus the release of their first ever live album – ‘Live at Audley Theatre’. \n“It’s hard to pick out favourites. Thoroughly entertaining” Blues in Britain \nIn 2023 they released ‘Hello Central’\, heralding in a new era as a permanent 3-piece band\, augmented by additional live musicians. The album proved to be the band’s most successful release to date both critically and commercially\, receiving airplay on BBC Radio 2. \n“A truly unique and talented group of musicians\, their talent shines through on each and every track” Blues Blast Magazine (USA) \n“In its genre\, this album is simply indispensable” Rootstime (Belgium) \n“Probably their best CD. Thoroughly enjoyable – excellent entertainment” Just Jazz \n  \nIn 2024 the band released its 9th album in 12 years\, ‘Some Glad Morning’ a full album of spirituals. \n“An entertaining and varied mix…the Band shows how warming and moving spirituals can still be today…” Rootstime (Belgium) \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/15-november-the-jake-leg-jug-band/ CATEGORIES:Jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250923T134237Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T134237Z UID:4433-1763078400-1763164799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:14 November - Gallery Bar Special with 2 out of 3 DESCRIPTION:From the depths of the Tamar Valley three men in a shed who like to “Folk things up” \nWe are Gordon\, Phil and Phil. We meet up most weeks in a back garden shed to play music\, talk rubbish and have a beer together. Unless we’re feeling sophisticated in which case it’s not unheard of for us to open a bottle of Elderflower wine. \nWe love all types of music and play cover songs of rock bands\, a bit of blues and  sometimes we even pick something from as recent as the early 2000’s! The songs we play are songs we love\, and we like to think we bring a unique sound to everything we do. \nWe’re multi-instrumentalists so when you see us put down the guitars to pick up the banjo and violin you’re guaranteed to hear us folk it up. \n2 out of 3 \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/14-november-gallery-bar-special-with-2-out-of-3/ CATEGORIES:Folk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251102 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250508T075727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250719T183404Z UID:4111-1762041600-1762127999@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:2 November: Meridianum Ensemble @3.30pm DESCRIPTION:After their highly successful and uplifting concert in 2023\,  Calstock Arts is delighted to welcome back the much acclaimed and popular Meridianum Ensemble\, featuring: \nNuno Silva – Persian santur \nGriselda Sanderson – violin & nyckelharpa \nSoufian Saihi – oud \nSteve Tyler – hurdy-gurdy \nLouis Bingham – cittern & tambura \nRicardo de Noronha – percussion \nThe Meridianum Ensemble is a unique musical collaboration\, bringing together top players from Portugal\, Morocco and the UK.  The six musicians bring their individual styles and influences to the mix\, inspired by traditions from Iran and the Eastern Mediterranean to Portugal\, Scandinavia and beyond. Modal music\, improvisation and virtuosity are features of their gloriously entrancing infusion. Featuring traditional and original repertoire for Arabic oud\, Middle Eastern percussion\, cittern\, Persian Santur\, Swedish nyckelharpa and the mediaeval sounds of the hurdy-gurdy\, this blend is a sonic and visual treat. \nFounded in 2018 by UK-based Portuguese percussionist Ricardo de Noronha\, the idea was to draw his collaborators into one ensemble. Santur player Nuno Silva (the only non-UK member) resides in Porto and previously worked with Ricardo in several groups\, especially on the mediaeval scene in Portugal. In 2019 Nuno studied the santur in Iran. Through his interest in mediaeval music Ricardo met top UK hurdy-gurdy player Steve Tyler\, renowned for his rhythmic and inventive style. Violinist and nyckelharpist Griselda Sanderson and cittern player Louis Bingham performed in the Radial Band with Ricardo\, and Moroccan oud player Soufian Saihi’s Arabic classical musical style forms a bridge between them all to create a unique alliance. \nListen here: https://youtu.be/DWX6Dt3yV0U?si=NC_bs9p7V3esB-K0 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/2-november-meridianum-ensemble/ CATEGORIES:Classical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250721T100010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T082509Z UID:4265-1761955200-1762041599@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:1 November: Tamar Valley Heritage and Environment Symposium (from 10am - 3.30pm) DESCRIPTION:Heritage Matters! The Past\, Present\, and Future of the Tamar Catchment \nOur environment is in a state of crisis; Britain is one of the most nature-depleted places on Earth and our river systems are now more infamous for their polluted state that their health and abundance. But what of the state of heritage\, of Man’s past manipulations and impacts in these places? What heritage has gone unseen\, what is at risk and why\, and what opportunities might it present in turning around this natural catastrophe? \nThis collection of talks by leading experts in their fields will explore the challenging interface between environmental change\, impacts on heritage\, and nature-focussed projects in the Tamar Catchment. The event aspires to show the potential of a future informed by the past. \nSpeakers:\nDr Chris Smart\, Department of Archaeology and History\, University of Exeter\n‘Landscapes of the past: the potential of relict and fossilised fieldscapes’ \nDr Sharon Gedye\, independent researcher\n‘The historic inland fisheries of the Tamar and Tavy: revealing an under-utilised resource in understanding our river history\, archaeology and environmental history’ \nMartin Watts\, independent researcher\n‘Weirs\, Watercourses\, and Waterwheels’ \nLesley Strong\, Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site\n‘Biodiversity potential in the Mining Landscape’ \nBill Horner\, County Archaeologist\, Devon County Council\n‘Beneath the trees: archaeological implications for woodland planting schemes’ \nGreg Chuter\, Senior Archaeologist and Historic Environment Advisor\, Environment Agency\n‘Archaeological investigations and findings on the Tamar Estuary (South Hooe) Habitat Creation Scheme’ \nDr Dan Osmond\, Senior Fisheries Scientist\, Westcountry Rivers Trust\n‘Looking upstream: the future for fish in Westcountry rivers’ URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/1-november-tamar-valley-archaeology-and-heritage-symposium-from-10am-3-30pm/ CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250328T140030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T205103Z UID:3969-1761868800-1761955199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:31 October: Wonderland - A Magical Journey (Puppet Show 4-12 years) @ 11:30 DESCRIPTION:Theatrix Arts are returning for a third year with a brilliant new show; Wonderland – A Magical Journey \nWelcome to the Wonderland Hat Shop! \nListen and watch the Hatter as he tells the story of Alice’s journey in Wonderland through puppets\, beautiful painted scenery\, music \, song and of course hats! \nAlong the way meet some strange and magical creatures\, get to wear one of the Hatter’s special hats\, join in the songs and the lobster dance. \nAt the end of the journey meet the puppets and make one of your own at the puppet making workshop. \nFor more information see here URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/wonderland-a-magical-journey-puppet-show-4-12-years-1130/ CATEGORIES:Children's END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250320T110059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T105512Z UID:3934-1761350400-1761436799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:25 October : ARQ Jazz (Blow the Fuse) DESCRIPTION:The much-lauded\, award-winning and eclectic quintet ARQ\, led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner\, are widely celebrated from over ten years of extensive UK and European touring across a complete range of jazz clubs\, concert halls and international festivals. They regularly sell out London clubs such as Ronnie Scott’s and the Pizza Express Jazz Club\, as well as regional venues across the UK. \nARQ has spent twelve years crafting a unique sound that draws on jazz\, folk\, pop and Latin influences. \nThe quintet’s chemistry is rooted in enduring relationships and Rayner credits their musical cohesion to the strong bonds they have developed over years of collaboration. “Each musician in this band has theirown voice\, but together we have built something greater than the sum of its parts”.  Their new album SEMA4 (released March 2025) showcases the quintet’s stylistic virtuosity and masterful interplay. This follows their three previous critically acclaimed releases: August (2014) \nA Magic Life (2016) and Short Stories (2019). All garnered extensive press acclaim and international radio play\, with Rayner also winning a coveted Ivor Novello Composer Award for ‘There is a Crack in Everything’ from Short Stories. \nWith richly nuanced compositions\, rhythmic interplay and folk-infused melodies\, their music carries a strong sense of narrative and cinematic quality. The group are noted for their vibrant\, communicative performances. \n  \nPRESS\n• ‘Bright\, open jazz music that rejoices in human experience without sentimentalising it’\n★★★★ BBC Music Magazine\n• ‘Openly and joyously communicative’ John Fordham\, UK Jazz News\n• ‘Accessibly idiosyncratic’ Eddie Myer\, Jazzwise ★★★½\n• ‘Engaging and melodic…inspired improvisation running through the songs’ ★★★★ All About Jazz\n• ‘I’ve seldom heard a group sound so tightly inside each other’s mind pockets’ Jazz Views\n• ‘From pure jazz to folk\, blues\, and Latin… versatility and expertise’ Maxazine (FR)\n• ‘Lively fusion and virtuoso improvisations’ Esensja (PL)\nLive:\n• ‘One of the best contemporary jazz groups around – these musicians are making some of the best music of their careers’ thejazzmann.com at Shrewsbury Hive January 2025 \nAWARDS:\n★ Ivor Novello Composer Awards 2019 Alison Rayner\n★ All Party Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2018 ARQ – Ensemble of the Year\n★ British Jazz Awards 2018 ARQ – Best Small Group (Public Vote) \nWebsite: http://www.alisonrayner.com/\nVideo:  ARQ SEMA4 mix \nAlison Rayner: bass | Buster Birch: drums | Deirdre Cartwright: guitar | Diane McLoughlin: saxophone |\nSteve Lodder: piano \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/25-october-arq-jazz-blow-the-fuse/ CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250328T120058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T192102Z UID:3986-1761264000-1761350399@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:24 October: Melanie Branton - The Full English DESCRIPTION:“It’s a bish-bosh\, wish-wash\, car crash mishmash!” \nEver wondered where the word hoo-ha comes from? Why there ain’t no party like a double negative party?  And why bead doesn’t rhyme with bread\, machine doesn’t rhyme with nine\, and don’t get me started on yearly and early? From gangs of gung-ho Anglo-Saxons and smelly Vikings to Covidiots and Instagram influencers\, from enormous vowel movements to katsu curries self-isolating in the Twitterverse\, this one-woman show by poet\, spoken word artist\, former ‘A’ level English lecturer and all-round linguistics nerd\, Melanie Branton\, explores the fascinating history of the English language through the media of performance poetry\, silly hats and dad jokes. \nMelanie Branton has performed at festivals including Womad\, Shindig and Valleyfest\, as well as at spoken word nights the length and breadth of the country. She has also represented Bristol at three national slam finals. Her published collections are The Full English (2023)\, Can You See Where I’m Coming From? (Burning Eye\, 2018) and My Cloth-Eared Heart (Oversteps\, 2017). \n“The Full English combines both entertainment and education to explore the quirky and fascinating history of our rich linguistic heritage with charisma\, wit\, and large dollops of expertise. Melanie’s in-depth knowledge of the English language as a lecturer on the subject ideally complements her skills as one of the country’s cleverest and most engaging performance poets\, and I would highly recommend the show to anyone with an interest in our bizarre but beautiful language.”\nRob Casey\n\n“A thoroughly entertaining and illuminating show from a talented wordsmith.” \nTina Sederholm \n“Melanie Branton’s The Full English is such a stunning show. If you thought you knew everything about the English Language and where it comes from you need to see this. Her mix of witty spoken word\, quirky facts and physical comedy is a winning combination.”\n Lucy English\, Professor of Spoken Word\, Bath Spa University\n\nPRAISE FOR MELANIE’S PREVIOUS WORK:\n“Quite brilliant –  Melanie Branton’s ability to conjure light from the darkness\, comedy among the tragedy\, and a magical absurdity out of the everyday.”\nBrian Bilston\, the Poet Laureate of Twitter \n“Melanie Branton is an unexpected poetry slap. The kind that makes your face tingle and your eyebrows sky rocket. She is funny\, clever\, ironic\, dry\, gripping\, needed and you won’t see her coming until she is standing in your face.”\nLiv Torc \nRUNNING TIME:  2 hours\, inclusive of a 15-minute interval \nREVIEW: Full English \nReview: Full English by Melanie Branton | Express & Star \nREVIEW: THE FULL ENGLISH at Barons Court Theatre 16-20 September \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/melanie-branton-the-full-english/ CATEGORIES:Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251019 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250818T125515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T142130Z UID:4326-1760832000-1760918399@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:19 October: Wedding Fair @ 11-3 FREE ENTRY DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Old Chapel for our first Wedding Fair and meet the team and our talented local suppliers . \nDiscover everything you need to create your dream wedding\, from our stunning wedding venue\, to florals and photography\, handmade jewellery and dress suppliers all helping to bring your wedding vision to life. \nThere will be a 15% discount on venue fees if booked on the day. The Cornwall Registrar will also be onsite to check availability & take bookings. URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/19-october-wedding-fair-11-3/ CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251017 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250609T180015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T090713Z UID:4218-1760572800-1760659199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:16 October: Tobias Ben Jacob & Friends: The Songs of Bob Dylan DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 50 years of Blood On The Tracks \nTobias ben Jacob continues his Icons & Influences series\, celebrating 50 years of Bob Dylan’s best selling album\, Blood on the Tracks\, released on 20th January 1975.  \nThis acoustic performance from Tobias Ben Jacob will be enhanced by a string section\, featuring Cori Smith on Viola and Seth Bye (Filkin’s Drift) on violin\, bass and accordion.Together\, they’ll play a selection of songs from Blood on The Tracks\, along with other favourites from throughout Bob Dylan’s career. URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/16-october-tobias-ben-jacob-friends-the-songs-of-bob-dylan/ CATEGORIES:Folk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250617T151510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T085813Z UID:4239-1760227200-1760313599@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:12 October: K'antu Ensemble: Music in the Age of Discovery DESCRIPTION:K’antu Ensemble: Music in the Age of Discovery \n A return visit from K’antu Ensemble is always a much-anticipated highlight at Calstock Arts. Step into a vibrant tapestry of sound with this acclaimed early music collective who are renowned for their exhilarating fusion of classical\, folk\, and world traditions. They breathe new life into early repertoire\, reimagined through a global lens that is as scholarly as it is spirited. Expect an immersive afternoon of rediscovered melodies\, reimagined traditions\, and spirited musical storytelling from one of the UK’s most adventurous early music ensembles. \nFounded in 2012 by soprano and director Ruth Hopkins\, K’antu Ensemble explore the lesser-known corners of early music\, weaving together the rhythmic vitality of Renaissance Europe\, the rich textures of South American dance music\, and the raw energy of traditional folk. Their name – derived from an ancient Peruvian and Bolivian musical tradition – hints at the ensemble’s fascination with the crosscurrents of global musical exchange. \nThe concert features repertoire from the Codex Martínez Compañón (c. 1782-1785) – a manuscript in nine volumes containing 20 musical scores\, the Cancionero de Palacio – a spanish manuscript of Renaissance music compiled between the mid-1470s and the beginning of the 16th century\, and Terpsichore (1612) – a compendium of over 300 instrumental dances arranged by German composer Michael Praetorius. This specially selected line-up of musicians bring lively interpretations of the works offering infectious rhythms\, haunting harmonies\, and a deep sense of connection to music’s timeless power to move and unite. \nK’antu’s dynamic performances have taken them to major UK venues including Bridgewater Hall\, King’s Place\, and St Martin-in-the-Fields. They have broadcast live on BBC Radio 3’s In Tune and toured internationally to Hungary\, Romania\, and Egypt with the British Council. Their albums Gusto and Dancing & the Divine have been featured on BBC Radio 3’s Early Music Show\, Late Junction\, and BBC Introducing. \n “Terrifically interesting and enjoyable…their performances are joyously individual” \nEarly Music Today Magazine \nHave a listen:  K’antu Ensemble: Geamparale – YouTube \n  \nRuth Hopkins: Voice / Renaissance Recorders / Baroque Violin \nJames Akers: Renaissance Lute / Baroque Guitar\nTymoteusz Jozwiak: Percussion                    \nPart One – England: Courts & Conflicts \nTrad. (English) The Miller of Dee/Trad.(English) Jenny Pluck Pears\nT. Ravenscroft (c.1588–1635) The Three Ravens \n\nPlayford (ed.\, 1651) Rufty Tufty\nT. Arbeau (1520–1595) Washerwoman’s Bransle\nJ. Playford (ed.\, 1651) New Almain\nJohnson (c.1583–1633) Galliard “My Lady Mildmay’s Delight”\nT. Hume (c.1579–1645) Tobacco is Like Love\nT. Ravenscroft (c.1588–1635) Come Sirrah Jack Ho\n\nAnon. (Tudor; text attrib. Anne Boleyn\, 1536) O Death\, Rock Me Asleep \n\nPlayford (ed.\, 1651) Parson’s Farewell / Anon. (Dutch) Ghy Die Tot in Opperheld\nT. Ravenscroft (c.1588–1635) The Friar and the Nun / Trad. (English) One Misty Moisty Morning\n\nInterval \nPart Two – Discoveries & Encounters \n\ndel Encina (c.1468–1530) Amor con Fortuna\nAnon. (Cancionero de Upsala\, 1556) Dindirindin\nAnon. (Cancionero de Palacio\, c.1470–1510) Rodrigo Martínez\nJ. del Encina (c.1468–1530) Hoy comamos y bebamos\nG. Fernández (c.1570–1629) Xicochi Conetzintle\nAnon. (Codex Martínez Compañón\, c.1782–1785) Tonada “El Conejo”\nAnon. (Codex Martínez Compañón\, c.1782–1785) Cachua “Quillaya Quillaya”\nTrad. (Mexican) La Bamba\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/12-october-kantu-ensemble-music-in-the-age-of-discovery/ CATEGORIES:Classical END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250514T130053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T173312Z UID:4162-1759536000-1759622399@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:4 October: Leveret DESCRIPTION:LEVERET \n ANDY CUTTING • SAM SWEENEY • ROB HARBRON \nLeveret is a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians.  Andy Cutting (button accordion)\, Sam Sweeney (fiddle) and Rob Harbron (concertina) are each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments.  Together their performances combine consummate musicianship\, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity.  Leveret’s music is not arranged in the conventional sense and the trio rely on mutual trust and musical interaction to create new settings of their repertoire in the moment\, with no two performances alike. Their playing is relaxed and natural\, drawing audiences in and inviting them to share in music making that is truly spontaneous and yet deeply timeless. \n Fiddler Sam Sweeney was the 2015 BBC Folk Awards Musician of the Year and the inaugural Artistic Director of the National Youth Folk Ensemble.  He is known for his work in Bellowhead and The Full English\, and his solo recordings including 2022’s Escape That.  Box player Andy Cutting\, a three-time BBC Folk Awards Musician of the year\, is a compelling solo performer and works with Blowzabella\, Topette\, Anne Niepold\, and Roger Daltrey.  Concertina wizard Rob Harbron leads the English Acoustic Collective Summer School\, released his own solo album Meanders in 2019\, and is known for his work with Emily Portman\, The Full English and Emma Reid. \n Leveret celebrated 10 years on the road in 2023 with Forms\, a new album featuring new and traditional tunes played with the band’s trademark interaction and inventiveness.  Leveret’s music is firmly rooted in the English tradition but sounds fresh and new and over the years their intimate presentation style has charmed countless audiences\, helping the trio build a loyal following and demonstrating the enduring appeal and endless potential of the folk tune.  Listeners new and old can expect incredible musicianship and compelling presentation from a band at the top of their game. \n“What was remarkable was the delicacy and quality of their playing and the empathy between the three men\, watching each other intently as they progressed from repeated melody lines to subtle\, spontaneous variations. It was a magical set.” Robin Denselow\, The Guardian **** \n  \n“This is all about the joy of playing and the intoxicating thrill of three masters of their craft … the empathy between them as the music ebbs and flows is exceptional; you can also see the smiles and winks between them. The feel-good warmth they generate is palpable.” Colin Irwin\, fROOTS \n  \n“Classy players … their intuitive way with tunes is glorious” Mojo \n“You won’t find English folk music played better than this” R2 \n“Inspiringly good” fROOTS \n  \n“In folk music you need to hear the human. Leveret have got that trance-like thing – I’ve taken people to Leveret concerts who don’t necessarily have an interest in folk and they’ve totally got it.  There’s so much in those tunes and it takes real skill to see it and bring it out.  There’s a variation there between the three of them that goes on constantly.  Even if you don’t appreciate what traditional music is you can still be blown away by it…”  \nVerity Sharp [BBC Radio 3 Late Junction] \n“The intimacy and the intensity of this in the round experience was unlike anything I had heard all year. In folk\, it’s the sound of what’s to come” TheArtsDesk.com \n“Music of a rich\, sinewy immersion\, guided by a mutual sense of exploration\, space and a very English kind of swing.  It’s an intimate\, contemporary reinvention of the source material”  \nThe Guardian \n“This glimmering set of instrumentals cuts unfailingly elegant lines” \nThe Sunday Times \n“Sublime\, exquisite music – don’t miss them”   \nMartin Simpson \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/4-october-leveret/ CATEGORIES:Folk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250223T180013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T131043Z UID:3794-1759449600-1759535999@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:3 October: Aspyrian DESCRIPTION:“This trio brings together three of the most gifted young improvisers on the current scene.” Pete Churchill (Royal Academy of Music)  \nTwo album releases\, 2 national tours and recipients of 2 awards from Help Musicians\, ‘Aspyrian’ are fast gaining a reputation as one of the most ambitious new acts to emerge on the UK jazz scene. \nAs well as drawing inspiration from many contemporary jazz artists\, the London-based trio are influenced by an eclectic mix of soulful songwriters and alternative bands\, resulting in an ensemble sound that is captivating and truly unique. The band features: \nRobin Porter – Saxophones & Effects \nJack Gillen – Guitar \nMatt Parkinson – Drums \n Aspyrian’s recent album release – ‘to explore (vol. 2)’ – has seen thousands of streams and has been selected for multiple prominent jazz playlists. This release coincided with an 11-date UK tour in Autumn 2024\, with concerts at prestigious venues on the jazz circuit. \n Previous performance highlights include a sold-out show at the 2022 EFG London Jazz Festival as well as an 8-date UK tour in 2023\, with shows at Pizza Express Live and The Jazz Centre UK. Aspyrian’s debut album release – ‘to explore (vol. 1)’ – demonstrates the trio “creating a distinctive and expressive sound” and “[evokes] the freedom of spirit through their combined writing and performing.” (Mike Gates\, UK Vibe). \nPRESS: \n “Creating a distinctive and expressive sound\, the trio express themselves on this\, their debut album\, with a verve and style that suggests a confidence and willingness to improvise far beyond their experience… Collectively\, these three musicians appear to have already discovered an identity for Aspyrian\, one which evokes the freedom of spirit through their combined writing and performing.” \nMike Gates – UK Vibe \nRead the full review here URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/3-october-aspyrian/ CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250913T140326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250913T140326Z UID:4410-1759363200-1759449599@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:2 October C Fylm presents - All We imagine as Light DESCRIPTION:Prabha is a nurse at a busy hospital and somewhat separate from her female colleagues: they invite her to their film nights and get-togethers even though they know she will say no. Prabha had an arranged marriage\, and her husband left for Germany shortly after the wedding. Prabha hasn’t heard from him since. A rice cooker is sent to her apartment anonymously and postmarked to Germany. It is the only evidence he ever existed. In a breath-taking moment\, Prabha sits with the rice cooker on the floor\, embracing it passionately. Prabha is not an expressive woman; her heart is deeply hidden from others\, so this moment\, filled with pain and longing\, clarifies her public reserve. \nRated – 15 URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/2-october-c-fylm-presents-all-we-imagine-as-light/ CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250928 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250220T140014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T105554Z UID:3782-1758931200-1759017599@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:27 September: The Storyville Jass Band DESCRIPTION:The Storyville Jassband\, founded in 1959\, is one of the oldest Trad. Jazzbands from The Netherlands still playing all over the world.  The band focuses on the new music\, called Jazz that became popular during The Roaring Twenties in the US. When New Orleans Jazz came over to Europe\, the European jazzbands of the fifties added their special flavor to the music. The Storyville Jassband has a distinct affiliation with this sound and will continue playing this style of music with great enthusiasm and a touch of humor. \n  \nThe Storyville Jassband has played with numerous guests such as Sheila Collier\, Lillian Boutté. The band celebrated their 50 anniversary with a Jubilee Concert where Chris Barber played as a special guest. \nThe Storyville Jassband has made 11 CD’s of which eight on the Timeless label. \n  \nFrom a recent review: “they were marvelous and exactly what our club loves-good old trad jazz\, but with a difference-very professional and relaxed. We can\, in all honesty \, say that wherever you are in the world\, remember the name and if you come across them\, we strongly recommend you make a point of going to see them” (Farnborough Jazzclub) \nMichael Muller-Trumpet/Vocals/Band Manager \nDuring his career Michael played as a freelance trumpet player. Winner of Jazz Awards and Honorary Citizen of New Orleans. Nowadays he plays lead trumpet as a regular member of The Storyville Jassband. Has a special love for British Traditional Ales. \nEugène de Bruijn-Clarinet/Sax/Vocals \nAs a child prodigy Eugène  played at a very early age with all the famous Jazz players in Holland and even abroad. \nHe graduated both in Classical music and Jazz at The Royal Conservatory of Music. He is a wonderful player and writes beautiful musical arrangements for The Storyville Jassband. \nVincent Roerdink-Trombone/Vocals \nSuperbe Trad-trombone player\, “Tail-Gate specialist Vincent Roerdink has also a very nice voice and is a wonderful scat-vocalist. Winner of vocalist price during International Jazz Festival Breda. \nJules Monen-Contrabass \nJules\, a fantastic professional double bass player with the musical heart in the right place. Young and passionate\, he and the other members of the rhythm section put the orchestra on track. \nStef Geurts-Drums \nStef played most of his career as a professional  classical musician in Symphony Orchestra’s. He is also an acclaimed teacher. \nHowever his love for Jazz is profound and he is a super Jazz drummer as well. \nTom stuip-Banjo \nTom is without doubt one of the most important professional banjo players in Europe. His solo’s are of outstanding beauty. \nThe plectrum banjo is his main instrument. Tom has played all continents except Antartica either as a regular member or as a special guest with numerous bands such as: Dutch Swing College Band\, Down Town Jazzband\, Delerium Tremelo. \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/27-september-the-storyville-jass-band/ CATEGORIES:Jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20230802T111417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T094043Z UID:3015-1758844800-1758931199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:26 September: Macmillan World's Biggest Coffee Morning @ 10am DESCRIPTION:Come and join us at The Old Chapel for the annual coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. \nVarious raffle prizes from generous local businesses in addition to the delicious home made cakes. \nBring a friend or just pop in for a chat 🙂 \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/27-september-macmillan-worlds-biggest-coffee-morning-10am/ CATEGORIES:Other END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250302T140013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T171809Z UID:3873-1758326400-1758412799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:20 September: Katie Spencer DESCRIPTION:Raised in the East Yorkshire flatlands on the fringes of Hull\, Katie Spencer’s landscape has always been that of open skies and widening rivers. It is this sense of space and movement that flows through her assured guitar style and songwriting. Now\, as Katie steps into this new era with a third album\, her focus turns to those deeper inner spaces\, inviting the listener to engage with her heartfelt and intricately-crafted songs. \nHer writing\, and most notably her guitar playing stems from a time when the steel-stringed instrument was truly finding its voice. Artists like Joni Mitchell\, Judee Sill\, Julie Byrne and perhaps most evidently Michael Chapman\, weave into her sound. Katie absorbs these influences into her songwriting and with her distinctive deep vibrato and crystal-clear guitar style\, she makes the music inimitably her own. \nKatie will release her third album\, What Love Is\, in October 2025; an intimate collection of ten brand-new songs produced by Matt Ingram (Laura Marling\, The Staves). Recorded in London’s Urchin Studios and featuring prominent players Giacomo Smith (clarinet)\, Max Clilverd (pedal steel)\, Tom Mason (double bass) and Matt Ingram (drums\, synth). What Love Is evokes the spirit of Joni Mitchell’s finest later works\, always honouring without emulating. Lyrically mature and at times pastoral; the album is melodically sophisticated and unflinchingly honest. She moves effortlessly from wide-open jazz-tinged soundscapes\, influenced by Pharoah Sanders and John Abercrombie\, through to the folk-baroque fingerpicking style that her fans admire her for. Her singing is powerful yet warm\, true and pristine in delivery. The musicianship throughout the record feels liberated by Katie’s innovation and confidence\, and the result is a master-class of inspired and beautiful-sounding craftmanship. \nKatie has toured extensively and is a powerful and confident presence on stage\, delivering her finely-tuned music with humour and insight. It is often said that Katie draws audiences into her mesmerising and musically articulate world with gentle affection and care. Her impressive live touring schedule is testament to this\, and has seen her headline some of the most prestigious venues in the UK\, including Portsmouth Cathedral and The Trades Club in Hebden Bridge\, and perform at many respected major folk festivals such as the world-renowned Celtic Connections and Cambridge Folk Festival. Her live history also features many overseas adventures including extensive tours in Europe and Australia (including Port Fairy Folk Festival). This year\, Katie continues to tour widely in the UK and Europe\, and was also invited to represent Britain and perform at the prestigious Folk Alliance International in Montreal\, Canada. She recently became the owner and endorsee of a custom-built signature guitar\, specially crafted for her by distinguished luthier Tom Sands and is looking forward to taking this beautiful instrument out on the road in 2025. \n“Her articulate picking\, with suggestions of folk and jazz\, frames intelligently written songs” – Guitarist Magazine  \n“… a world-class folk guitarist” – fRoots \n“Katie’s guitar playing has echoes of my dear friend the late great Bert Jansch. Like a musical weaver\, she threads her poetic lyrics through the guitar’s strings and produces tapestries of song.” – Ralph McTell \n“One of the most satisfying and spellbinding singer-songwriter collections I’ve encountered in some time.” – RnR Magazine \n“A timeless English folk album…” – Shindig! \n“This is beautifully written and played music\, with the quiet consistency and confidence in its performers of some of Laura Marling’s best work. Wonderful stuff; let this one live with you for a while to discover its powers.” – KLOF \nwww.katiespencer.net  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/20-september-katie-spencer/ CATEGORIES:Folk,Guitar,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250325T120026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T103311Z UID:3949-1757548800-1757635199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:11 September: Merlin Hanbury-Tenison Our Oaken Bones - Healing Cornwall`s Rainforest DESCRIPTION:Merlin Hanbury-Tenison will be talking about his new book\, Our Oaken Bones\, a story of how we can heal Britain’s rainforests and how they\, in turn\, can heal us. After suffering from complex PTSD from three tours in Afghanistan and while struggling to start a family in the face of several miscarriages\, Merlin and his wife Lizzie returned home to Cornwall in 2020. \nThere they found a farm slipping ever further into debt\, the discovery that the overgrazed and damaged woods running throughout the valley are in fact one of the UK’s last remaining fragments of Atlantic temperate rainforest\, and the sudden and near catastrophic strickening by Covid of Merlin’s father\, the explorer Robin. As they fell more in love with the rainforest that Merlin had adventured in as a child\, so began a fight to save not only themselves and their farm\, but also one of the world’s most endangered habitats. Our Oaken Bones is an honest and intimate true story about renewal\, the astonishing healing power of nature\, and our duty to heal it in return. \n\n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/merlin-hanbury-tenison-our-broken-bones-healing-cornwalls-rainforest/ CATEGORIES:talk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250312T140012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250511T105628Z UID:3912-1757030400-1757116799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:5 September :Annika Skoogh DESCRIPTION:Join supremely talented Annika and her band in celebration of some of her absolute favourite songs\, an eclectic mix of jazz standards\, Latin\, Nordic jazz\, contemporary tunes and some original compositions. \nBorn in South America and raised in Sweden\, Annika Skoogh is a highly versatile and celebrated multilingual jazz vocalist with a natural talent who’s based in Exeter. \nShe brings a special blend of Scandinavian charm and Latin flavour to her performances. \nIn 2017\, Annika recorded her first album\, Waters of March with her quartet (featuring Matt Carter\, Al Swainger and Coach York) which was released the following year 2018 to much acclaim. \nIn 2019\, she appeared at BBC Spotlight as part of the Fowey Literature and Art Festival and has performed alongside world-class musicians including Buster Cooper and Art Barton (Buddy Rich\, Stevie Wonder and Bruce Springsteen) former members of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the\nlate legendary Kathy Stobart (Art Pepper and Humphrey Lyttelton). \nIn 2021\, Annika released her second album with her 6 piece Brazilian Latin band Orpheus which has been well received. \nOver the years\, she has played at some of the biggest UK jazz festivals including Cheltenham Jazz Festival\, The London International Duke Ellington Festival\, The Marlborough International Jazz Festival\, Sidmouth International Jazz Festival and the Bristol Harbour Festival. \nAnnika leads several ensembles with many sold out performances under her belt and has put together a fine stellar band with some of the very best musicians here in the South West and will be joined by Tom Ball – pianist\, John Donnelly – double bass and Gary Evans – drums. \n“…She has a very fine voice and knows how to enhance it to its full quality. She’s a wow!” \nMarlborough International Jazz Festival \n“A singular vocalist capable of both power and sweetness…” St Ives Jazz Club URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/5-september-annika-skoogh/ CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250904 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250905 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250808T093013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250808T093013Z UID:4302-1756944000-1757030399@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:4 September - C Fylm presents - I`m Still Here @ 19:30 DESCRIPTION:Brazil\, 1971. As the nation faces the tightening grip of a military dictatorship\, the Paiva family lives surrounded by love in their Rio home. But when a violent and arbitrary act by the government throws them into disarray\, Eunice Paiva (Fernanda Torres) – mother of five children\, and wife to a husband she may never see again – is forced to reinvent her life. \nBased on Marcelo Rubens Paiva’s biographical book\, I’m Still Here tells a powerful true story that helped reconstruct an important part of Brazil’s hidden history. \nCertificate 15 URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/4-september-c-fylm-presents-im-still-here-1930/ CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250718 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250623T210547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T210547Z UID:4255-1752710400-1752796799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:17 July Gallery Bar Special - with The Hungry Bears DESCRIPTION:Hungry Bears! (band) is an extension of the long-standing Hungry Bears! duo. Rob and Derek have been writing and recording songs for many years\, and\, in support of the forthcoming Hungry Bears! album\, they are taking the songs on the road. \nIn order to produce the new songs live\, they have added bass player Rich Jones and drummer Nick Carter. \nThis is a new project and a departure from the usual show that the Hungry Bears! duo delivers. The new band plays a high proportion of original songs\, together with a selection of well-known\, but not commonly played covers. \nDerek Wood (guitars and vocals) \nDerek provides versatile vocals and an ‘energy charged’ acoustic guitar style that is the trade- mark of the Hungry Bears! sound. His songs are a major feature of the Hungry Bears!  set which comprise an eclectic range of styles. \nWhen Derek is not appearing with Hungry Bears! he performs a solo set consisting of well known\, but less often played covers\, together with some self-penned songs. He has established himself as a solo act in numerous venues in Devon and Cornwall. \nRob Williams (guitar) \nRob is a virtuosic and multi-styled guitarist who met Derek in 2008\, in their previous band ’80 Degrees’. They formed Hungry Bears! as a duo in 2010 and have played in excess of 750 gigs together. Rob has also been involved in many and various other bands including ‘Joey The Lips’ and currently\, with Rich Jones\, is a member of ‘The Filthy Gorgeous’. \nHis guitar playing contributes enormously to the unique Hungry Bears! sound and has co-written some of the songs that feature in the band’s set. \nNick Carter (drums) \nNick Carter has been a professional drummer for over 30 years during which time he’s performed and recorded with a wide variety of artists including Jimmy Osmond\, The Osmond Brothers\, TM Stevens\, Jeff Berlin\, Marco Mendoza\, Swans In Flight\, Doug Wimbish & many more. As a seasoned\, professional player Nick is at-home on stages of any size and has played numerous shows in a wide range of venues around the globe. \nThanks to his dedication and knowledge of all things drum-related\, Nick is also an experienced music journalist\, having previously held the title of editor of Drummer magazine (2012-2014)\, where he conducted interviews with the biggest names in drumming as well as having reviewed the freshest new gear available on the market and devised features aimed squarely at inspiring and educating the next generation of players. \nRich Jones (bass) \nRich is a sought-after bass player with enormous experience\, having played with many bands over a 20 year period. With Rob\, he is also a member of the celebrated band ‘The Filthy Gorgeous’ and joins the new Hungry Bears! project with the aim of contributing to a team intent on creating new music. \nRich’s influences are many and varied from funk and jazz to more melodic mainstream pop. His addition to the band creates\, with Nick Carter\, a driving rhythm section which is the ‘engine room’ of the band. \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/17-july-gallery-bar-special-with-the-hungry-bears/ CATEGORIES:Popular END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250703 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250704 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250618T105456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T111035Z UID:4248-1751500800-1751587199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:3 July: CFylm presents - Conclave @ 1930 DESCRIPTION:Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with one of the world’s most secretive and ancient events\, participating in the selection of a new pope. Surrounded by powerful religious leaders in the halls of the Vatican\, he soon uncovers a trail of deep secrets that could shake the very foundation of the Roman Catholic Church. \nCast: Ralph Fiennes\, Stanley Tucci\, John Lithgow\nDirected by: Edward Berger\nCertificate: ​12 URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/3-july-cfylm-presents-conclave-1930/ CATEGORIES:Film END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250509T152902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T103619Z UID:4124-1751068800-1751155199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:28 June: Quiz in Aid of The Thomas Read Bursary @1930 DESCRIPTION:Please join us for another night of fun and madness to raise money for the Thomas Read Bursary! There will also be a raffle and the bar will be open from 7pm. \nTeams can be up to 8 people (4—8) @ £5 per person URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/28-june-quiz-in-aid-of-the-thomas-read-bursary-1930/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250131T193038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T174356Z UID:3673-1750492800-1750525200@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:POSTPONED 21 June: Al Swainger - Pointless Beauty DESCRIPTION:Sadly this gig has been postponed until 2026 keep watching the website for a new date!! \n  \nAl Swainger – Bass and Electronics\, Gary Alesbrook – Flugel\, Gary Bamford – Keyboards\, Jon Clark – Drums and Electronics. \nAl Swainger’s Pointless Beauty invites you to experience a world where sound knows no limits. With a genre-fluid approach that blends spacey atmospheres\, head-bobbing grooves\, and immersive soundscapes\, this ground-breaking ensemble pushes the boundaries of traditional music to create a fresh\, modern sound that captivates and inspires. \nOriginally launched as a studio project in 2014\, the quartet has evolved into a live powerhouse\, performing together since 2023. Described as ‘Cinematic Fusion for the Emotionally Curious\,’ Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty aims to do more than entertain—its mission is to gently restore mental health and emotional independence through the transformative power of music and art. \nFeel the rhythms\, get lost in the sound\, and let Al Swainger’s Pointless Beauty lift your spirits. \nQuotes :\n• ‘Musically ambitious\, adventurous and imaginative…played with style and panache’ – Theo Travis (Soft Machine\, Steven Wilson)\n• ‘Swainger has a knack for writing catchy melodies with great rhythmic hooks…blown away…highly recommended’ – Nick Lea (Jazz Views)\n• ‘An eclectic range of jazz styles…musically adventurous…’ – London Jazz News\n• ‘Inspiring\, creative and masterful – one of the best gigs I’ve seen in a long time’ – Creative Innovation Centre\, Taunton \nListen on Bandcamp : https://alswainger.bandcamp.com/\nListen on YouTube : Live at the Be-Bop Club URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/21-june-al-swainger-pointless-beauty/ CATEGORIES:Jazz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250312T163143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T095548Z UID:3884-1749859200-1749945599@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:14 June: South West Chamber Choir DESCRIPTION:“The South West Chamber Choir\, a group of around 20 singers\, was formed in 1995. \nIt has a wide-ranging repertoire of choral music\, including Elizabethan madrigals\, sacred music by English and continental composers from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century\, romantic part songs\, and works by contemporary composers. \nMuch of the repertoire is sung unaccompanied. \nThe choir has a busy annual programme\, with a concert of sacred music in April as part of the Tavistock Festival of Music & Arts\, a summer concert at venues in West Devon or East Cornwall\, a concert of sacred and secular pieces in November\, and ending with a Carol Concert at Buckland Abbey. \nIn addition\, the choir enjoys a weekend in July singing choral services at cathedrals and abbeys when the resident choir is on holiday.” URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/14-june-south-west-chamber-choir/ CATEGORIES:Choir,Music END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250614 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250123T180034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T172150Z UID:3636-1749772800-1749859199@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:13 June: Tobias ben Jacob & Chris Cleverley (plus special guest Isabel Inkcap) DESCRIPTION:Tobias ben Jacob – The Bright Road \n Following on from his solo albums ‘A Polyphonic Life’ and ‘Refuge’ and ten years touring and recording with his duo; Tobias ben Jacob returns to preview some brand new songs from a forthcoming solo album as well as songs from his back catalogue with special guest accompanist Chris Cleverley. \nHailing from Preston\, Lancashire but now based in Devon Tobias’ music is steeped in classic guitar songwriting and folk traditions but makes more unexpected departures into what Tom Robinson called ‘innovative explorations in songwriting’   \n‘’Stand out new- folk\, superb ‘ Chris Hawkins BBC6  \n‘’Significant songs that deserve to be heard ‘ KLOF Mag \nChris Cleverley was born under a solstice moon\, in the honeysuckle mysticism of a late 80s Midsummer. As his fledgling days unfurled\, the symbolic sounds of ‘Hunky Dory’\, ‘Graceland’ and ‘Ladies of The Canyon’ echoed from the woodchip walls of the South Birmingham terrace where he was raised; quiet and curious\, saturnine and shy. Here\, the soul of a young artist was shaped. \nIsabel Inkcap is a young songwriter and folk artist who is ‘quickly cementing her presence as one of the more emotive and heartfelt names emerging this year’ (Luna Collective). She is currently long listed in the Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition. \nFast-forward three decades; With five nationally acclaimed records under his belt\, and ringing endorsements from The Times\, Telegraph and BBC6 Music\, 2x FATEA ‘Male Artist of the Year’ Chris Cleverley is described as “One of the most vital voices of his Folk generation” (KLOF) \n His boundary-shattering ‘Dream-Folk’ songwriting sits on the cutting edge of acoustic music. Exploring powerful\, human themes from displaced people to the fragile beauty of our natural world\, we travel with him from the arid deserts of Syria\, to the rich Mediterranean sunsets of the Cretan coastline; a captivating voyage of place\, landscape\, season and self. With a compendium of songs for the misfits\, steeped in love\, joy\, grief\, anxiety and empathy\, his truly immersive performance unites each individual in the room on their own journey towards finding a place in this head-spinning modern world.  \n A true guitar-man\, his breathtaking fingerstyle technique dances above lush ambient soundscapes\, drawing comparisons ranging from Lo-fi American Greats\, Elliott Smith & Sufjan Stevens to UK guitar royalty John Martyn & Nic Jones; a curious tapestry weaved from the hazy psychedelia of the 60s folk revival and the soulful oblivion of the 90s Pacific Northwest. Whether you like your folk music contemporary or classic\, Chris Cleverley has you covered.  \nWith replenishing calm and warm humour\, this unique one-man live show occupies the space between concert performance and yoga nidra meditation; plunging audiences head first into a revitalising journey that promises to leave them feeling that little bit more wholesome than when they arrived. \n Listen to them here \nHauntingly serene. Effortlessly 21st Century. \n “Rather Lovely Electro-Folk” – Radcliffe & Maconie – BBC 6 MUSIC \n“The feel of Elliott Smith and Sufjan Stevens” ★★★★ – Scottish Daily Express \n“Frighteningly brilliant works” – The Daily Star  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/13-june-jacob-drinkwater/ CATEGORIES:Folk,Guitar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250401T200019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T163641Z UID:4025-1749686400-1749772799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:12 June: Balancing the Scales/Farming the Flood with Nick Viney - free event DESCRIPTION:This is a double bill of environmental themed films just released with the added bonus of having farmer\, Nick Viney on hand who co-produced Farming the Flood to answer questions. \n  \nBalancing the Scales \nThis film explores the delicate balance between beaver restoration and conservation of migratory fish populations. Through candid interviews with leading experts\, this film reveals the opportunity beavers create and the unique challenges they introduce in our modern landscapes. \nThe film is narrated by Joanna Lumley and produced by Cornwall based Nina Constable. \n  \nFarming the Flood \nFarming The Flood is a documentary that follows upland farmers as they implement natural on-farm solutions to manage water\, improve soil health\, and enhance biodiversity. Co-directed by filmmaker Harrison Wood and farmer Nick Viney\, the film highlights how working with natural processes—often funded by government and private grants—can safeguard communities while providing farmers with new sources of income. By focusing on real-world examples\, the documentary empowers farmers and landowners with the knowledge and financial resources to become climate resilience leaders.\n \nNick Viney – is an artist\, regenerative farmer and mentor\, glamping host\, independent nature recovery consultant\, Creative Director at Rewilding Coombeshead\, Director of Keep It Wild and a West Devon Borough Councillor. \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/12-june-balancing-the-scales-farming-the-flood-with-nick-viney/ CATEGORIES:Film,Other,Talks END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608 DTSTAMP:20260430T200234 CREATED:20250226T180028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T110003Z UID:3836-1749254400-1749340799@calstockarts.org SUMMARY:7 June: Craig Ogden Classical Guitar DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome back Craig Ogden to Calstock Arts. A household name to listeners of Classic FM and BBC Radio 3\, both critically and popularly acclaimed with a string of No.1 recordings to his name\, Australian born Craig Ogden is one of the most successful classical guitarists of his generation. Craig’s relaxed style of concert presentation\, the diversity of his chosen repertoire and his virtuosity have made him a firm favourite with audiences. Expect to be amazed by his incredible skills on the guitar\, along with his warmth and sense of humour that charms every audience. \nCraig has an international career as a soloist and chamber musician in recital\, a prolific recording artist and as a concerto soloist with orchestras around the world.  Recent recordings include a solo recital disc for Chandos\, Craig Ogden in Concert\, a new arrangement of the Goldberg Variations by J.S. Bach with violinist David Juritz and cellist Tim Hugh for Nimbus which has over 4 million streams on Spotify\, Environments II guitar concerto by Irish composer Greg Caffrey with the Ulster Orchestra and Dancing with Piazzolla with the London Tango Quintet\, released in February 2024 and selected as ‘album of the week’ by BBC Radio 3. In 2025 Craig will be releasing a new recording on Chandos with the Aquarelle Guitar Quartet\, of which he is now a regular member. He frequently records for film and has presented programmes for BBC Radio 3\, BBC Northern Ireland\, and ABC Classic FM in Australia. \nListen: https://youtu.be/sBi2qN-I3bI?feature \n“A polished soloist” New York Times \n “This is the real thing: a hugely enjoyable potpourri of pieces that…have not only been firm recital favourites of Ogden’s over the years but of lovers of classical guitar everywhere.” Gramophone \nProgramme: \nSonatina for Guitar     1.Allegretto                      Federico Moreno Torroba \nMadroños \nConcerto op.3 no.9                                                    Antonio Vivaldi/J.S.Bach \n1.Grand                                                                       arr. John Williams \n2.Larghetto \n3. Allegro \nFive Preludes                                                                          Heitor Villa-Lobos \nPrelude No 1 (Homenagem ao sertanejo brasileiro) in homage to the Brazilian country dweller \nPrelude No 2 (Homenagem ao Malandro Carioca) in homage to the rascal of Rio\, the Malandro Carioca \nPrelude No 3 (Homenagem a Bach) in homage to Bach \nPrelude No 4 (Homenagem ao Indio Brasileiro) in homage to the Brazilian Indios \nPrelude No 5 (Homenagem ao Vida Social) in homage to social life: ‘to the fresh-faced young boys and girls who go to concerts and the theatre in Rio’. \nINTERVAL \nIncantation no.3 (Homage to Stanley Myers)                        William Lovelady \nIncantation no.6 (Homage to Hugh Masakela) \nIncantation in G (Donegal) \nLullaby of Birdland                                                                  George Shearing \n                                                                                                arr. William Lovelady \nThe Usher Waltz                                                                     Nikita Koshkin \nKinkachoo I Love You                                                             Philip Houghton \nLes Voix Humaines                                                                 Marin Marais \nIntroduction\, Theme & Variations                                         Fernando Sor \non a theme from Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute \n  \n  \n  URL:https://calstockarts.org/event/7-june-craig-ogden-classical-guitar/ CATEGORIES:Classical,Guitar,Music END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR