SykesMartin SykesMartin is the exciting collaboration from two of British folk's finest voices. Miranda Sykes (Show of Hands) and Hannah Martin (Edgelarks, Gigspanner Big Band) join forces to present a set of songs that take them back to their shared roots. Having played together on numerous occasions, including in Steve Knightley's Wake the Union band,...
We are delighted to welcome back the Divertimento String Quartet who last performed at Calstock Arts in 2023. Based in Devon, the quartet is one of South West England’s foremost string quartets, with a large following for their regular concert series. The afternoon concert will include: Fritz Kreisler’s String Quartet in A minor and Schumann’s...
Keith James returns to the Old Chapel with THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE. Voice and unusually tuned acoustic guitars, together with flutes played by Richie Cotterill. Nick Drake is one of the most revered and loved of all this country’s acoustic Singer-Songwriters. He has given us timeless songs that shed all the tears of life within...
HANNAH JAMES AND TOBY KUHN In a journey through sound, texture, emotion and rhythm, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn navigate the paths of growth, discovery, darkness and light, exploring the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways. Effortlessly blending, the pair play and dance through a series of thoughtful...
The ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival of world music kicks-off with a celebration of the music from the Indian sub-continent. We welcome the Singh Strings to Calstock Arts for their first performance at the Old Chapel. The trio is a truly family affair. Led by Sitar maestro, Dharambir Singh, he is accompanied by his two talented...
Superlocrian are delighted to be performing at Calstock Arts as part of their UK performance series for 2026. This seven-piece acoustic chamber jazz ensemble are one of the UK’s leading ensembles of its kind. Featuring nationally-acclaimed jazz soloists alongside leading orchestral players, Superlocrian’s debut album “Hills & Valleys” received much critical acclaim on its release...
Angeline is one of the freshest voices in English folk music today, celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performances. Her artistry has earned standing ovations on stages large and small, with Mojo ranking her #5 among key voices of 2023. A singer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, Angeline’s music explores ordinary lives...
One of the UK’s most exciting guitarists, Remi Harris is joined by double bassist Tom Moore and rhythm guitarist Chris Nesbitt to present an enthralling evening of Gypsy Jazz and Blues. Combining musical virtuosity with passion and flair, this dynamic trio deliver a mesmerising show inspired by Django Reinhardt, Peter Green, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix...
The second in the series of ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival concerts is a celebration of the music from Latin America. We welcome The Latin Bridge on their first visit to Calstock Arts. It is a vocal and instrumental Latin/Cuban project that was formed in 2016 by the experienced Cuban musician Sergio Marciano Pereda. Joining Sergio...
Award-winning guitarist, Clive Carroll, is widely known for his unmistakable sound, compositions, and versatility. He has toured across five continents, bringing his signature blend of warmth and humour to breathtaking, genre-bending live performances. Carroll made his musical debut at age two as a banjo-strumming cowboy singing nursery rhymes, and went on to earn a 1st...
ADRIEN BRANDEIS is a french jazz pianist and composer (Annecy, 1992) graduated from the conservatory of Paris. In 2017, he produced his first album "Euforia", which had great recognition and international success. "Euforia" put Adrien Brandeis, in the spotlight of the Jazz scene, and led him to be awarded the prestigious Letter One Rising Stars...
The third concert of ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival is a celebration of the music from Senegal, West Africa. We welcome the highly lauded Master Kora player, Diabel Cissokho for his first performance at Calstock Arts. As a creative visionary, pushing the boundaries of the Senegalese sound, he has become an ambassador for the new generation...