Calstock Arts are thrilled to welcome back the Budapest Cafe Orchestra to the Old Chapel In 2009 Christian Garrick established the refreshingly unconventional and snappily attired Budapest Café Orchestra (BCO) with the intention to present a broad range of music from all over the world in the most entertaining and fun way. BCO perform all...
A selkie woman comes ashore to dance under moonlight and finds herself caught in the arms of a sailor. Captivated by love, she chooses to stay, surrendering her bond with the ocean for the promise of family life. But what does it really mean to stay? As the years pass, she is tethered to a...
We are delighted to welcome the return of the highly accomplished local harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry, for what will be an enchanting concert. As a recitalist, she is well-known for her warm and approachable presentation style. The Bath Chronicle said of her: “It is hard to say just which was more pleasurable - the exquisite playing...
With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. They are much loved by audiences up and down the country, with bookings everywhere from...
Will Barnes brings his trio to Calstock Arts. This contemporary jazz ensemble led by the guitarist and composer, blending melodic, guitar-led writing with open improvisation and cinematic atmospheres. Drawing on modern jazz, post-bop and the landscapes and folklore of Wales, the quartet has developed a distinctive sound that is both evocative and accessible. Featuring Aidan...
Past, Present, Future- Celebrating 20 Years of World Heritage Site Status in the Tamar Valley and Tavistock. Over twenty years, the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, including the Tamar Valley and Tavistock, has demonstrated the power of collaboration in shaping a globally significant landscape. Join us for the ongoing journey to...
Join us for a magical afternoon and experience the rich tapestry of music that filled the air centuries ago, from haunting melodies to lively dances. Marco Cannavo, Steve Tyler and Katy Marchant present an instrumental journey into the music of medieval Europe, spanning the 12th to 15th centuries. Featuring historical musical instruments such as hurdy-gurdy...
What do you do when your neighbour goes completely wild? Award-winning director James Dawson’s new documentary is set in the rolling hills of Devon, telling the story of two neighbouring farmers who share the same name but take radically different approaches to land use. In equal parts hilarious and moving, the film shines a light...
Suthering (Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall) are a fearless, queer duo whose emotionally-charged songwriting tackles politics, mental health, feminism and LGBTQ+ rights with warmth, humour, and unshakable honesty. Following years of extensive touring, sold-out headline shows and appearances at major UK festivals, Suthering have earned a reputation as one of the most compelling live acts...
Multi-award winning Brighton-based singer Claire Martin OBE and bass legend Laurence Cottle have joined forces for an extraordinary new collaboration, merging their deep love for the Great American Songbook with their own original compositions. The new duo — named Bass to Face — is set to captivate audiences with an exceptional and unique approach to a...
Singer-songwriter in a tradition that spans cultures and genres with peerless musicianship. Sarah McQuaid's lush, velvety voice combines with her engaging personality and "brilliant musicianship" (fRoots) on acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards and (occasionally) drum to create a truly immersive experience. Her live performances are full of warmth, wit, and intimacy, and have earned her...
Moscow Drug Club Named after the BB Gabor Song about an underground Jazz Club during the cold war….. Are a heady and waggish mix of Jazz-French Musette-Latin Grooves-and New Orleans Swing. Combining their original material with songs by the likes Jacques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Eartha Kitt. Selling out venues for over a...