MIRANDA Sykes and Rex Preston will be playing at The Plough Arts Centre in Torrington on Saturday. Start 8pm, tickets/info from (01805) 624624.

North Devon Gig Guide: 18/1/12—24/1/12

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18

THE TAVERN, BARNSTAPLE: Karaoke, 9.30pm.

COACH & HORSES, APPLEDORE: Folk jam.

KELLY’S BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco/quiz.

PORTOBELLO, BIDEFORD: Karaoke.

THURSDAY

QUIGLEY’S, BIDEFORD: Sod ’em & Sing Karaoke.

PORTOBELLO INN, BIDEFORD: Open Mic.

ROYAL GEORGE, APPLEDORE: The Wild Hatters, weekly acoustic folk & blues from 8.30pm.

THE CHILL BAR @ONEFYFIVE, ILFRACOMBE: Plugged Open Mic with Harvey Hudson & band, 8.45pm.

COOK ISLAND, MULLACOTT CROSS: The venue near Ilfracombe is bracing itself for the return of the popular Cook Island Open Mic Night, featuring the unspeakable talents of house The Average Blues Band. From 8pm. Musicians advised to get there a little earlier to reserve a slot.

KELLY’S BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco 8pm-late.

THE CEDARS, BARNSTAPLE: Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, with DJ Midnight Shift, 7.30pm-late. 07899 701498.

THE TIVERTON INN, SOUTH MOLTON: Open Mic Night with singer songwriter Sam Dowden. 8.30pm.

CREALOCK ARMS, LITTLEHAM: Open Mic Night hosted by Shirley from 8pm.

FRIDAY

THE PALLADIUM CLUB, BIDEFORD: You may say you hate the 80s, but you don’t really – and even if you do, Spaced Invaders will help change your mind. The highly rated 80s covers band is at the Pally tonight.

PORTOBELLO INN, BIDEFORD: Karaoke.

THE ROBIN’S NEST, BIDEFORD FC: Rockin’ Shoes Rock ‘n’ Roll Club, all welcome

SEAGATE HOTEL, APPLEDORE: Ian Hudson & Friends.

THE BAR, INSTOW: Acoustic night at The Bar featuring Into the blue, with chilled out blues, soul, country & rock sung by Debbie Kent, with something to suit all tastes from 8.30pm.

KELLY’S BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco 8pm.

THE CORK & BOTTLE, BARNSTAPLE: Sod ‘em & Sing Karaoke is back in the saddle again.

THE OLIVE BRANCH, BARNSTAPLE: Lively classic rock covers from the hard working and popular Ten Feet Tall.

WHITE HORSE, BARNSTAPLE: Local singer Sarah Devonshire performing from 5.30-7.30pm, then there are live indie sounds with Casino Trap at 9pm.

BOSTON TEA PARTY, BARNSTAPLE: Café Culture presents an Acoustic Evening with Gavin Tyte, beat boxing rapper and winner of the Nativity Factor! Gavin is joined by local musicians Bethan Funning plus James Tucker. Doors open at 7.30pm and the gig is raising money for Devon Air Ambulance.

SHINTORI BAR, BARNSTAPLE: The venue in Mermaid Walk presents live music with acoustic duo LuxtonLake from 8.30pm. Expect an entertaining and lively mix of tunes from the 60s up to the present day.

SATURDAY

THE JOINERS ARMS, BIDEFORD: A packed night at the joiners this week with a mix of contemporary live music from 9.30 approx. Local singer songwriter Judith Christie will be joined by Stuart Anstis plus Two Dog Knight.

THE PALLADIUM CLUB, BIDEFORD: They haven’t been here for awhile, so why not catch up with the innovative Spinlords of Spintania at the Palladium tonight?

QUIGLEY’S, BIDEFORD: DJs at Fat Freddy’s.

ANCHOR INN, BIDEFORD: Ex factor Karaoke is back at the Anchor from 8-11pm.

THE ROYAL GEORGE, APPLEDORE: Live music with local guests artists playing each week from 8.30pm.

KELLY’S BAR, BPLE: Disco/karaoke.

THE TIVERTON INN, SOUTH MOLTON: Classy classic rock covers with Ten Feet tall from 9pm.

WHITE HORSE, BARNSTAPLE: Lady Gaga, tribute by Sarah Devonshire from 9pm.

THE OLD BUS STATION, BARNSTAPLE: Triple header live music night with The Simon Darling Band, plus Scott Xander Linn and Daniel Adam. 8pm start and £3 at the door.

THE WHITE HART, BRATTON FLEMING: Indie and classic rock covers with The Garden Club. Expect a good night from the varied repertoire of this capable local band. 9pm.

THE ROYAL EXCHANGE, TORRINGTON: Join three piece rock and funk covers band Badabing live at the Royal from 9pm.

THE PLOUGH ARTS CENTRE, TORRINGTON: An interesting gig with vocalist and double bassist Miranda Sykes – well known Show of Hands member – plus virtuoso mandolin player Rex Preston. His style and fluidity augments Miranda’s songs beautifully and the duo’s debut album was released in October. Start 8pm, tickets/info from (01805) 624624.

THE TALLY HO, HATHERLEIGH: Ten Feet Tall are back in action in Hatherleigh tonight, from 9pm.

SUNDAY

HEAVITREE ARMS, BIDEFORD: Sod ’em & Sing.

THE JOINERS ARMS, BIDEFORD: Baz Bix & Friends, variety of music & jamming from 3-6pm.

THE PLOUGH ARTS CENTRE, TORRINGTON: The Celebrity Concert Series returns with an afternoon performance by the Wernberg Trio at 3pm, featuring violinist Maria Wernberg, Jack McNeill on clarinet and pianist Sara Wilander. Classical programme include Schubert, Brahms and Mozart. Tickets and info from (01805) 624624.

CLINTON ARMS, FRITHELSTOCK: Acoustic jam.

COACH & HORSES, APPLEDORE: Tony Finney plus guests with a mixed bag from 4-6.30pm.

THE WHITE LION, BRAUNTON: After a short break, singer songwriter Amy Newton is back at TWL with her popular Open Mic Night from 8pm. Get there early to grab a seat. All musicians welcome to go along and join in.

THATCHED BARN, CROYDE: Open Mic Night, with regulars Ellis Beeton, Kate Kerslake, Glen Dawson Davey & Richard Newberry. 8.30pm start.

WHITE HORSE, BARNSTAPLE: Join musician Guy Stoker for jazz ‘n’ rock ‘n’ roll with an early-ish gig from 6pm.

INSTOW ARMS, INSTOW: Open Mic Night, 8pm. For info call Mike on 07792 343294.

MONDAY

THE ROYAL HOTEL, APPLEDORE: Regular Monday Acoustic Night with Steve “Dambusker” Ruffe plus Tony Finney from 8.30-11pm.

REFORM INN, PILTON: Open Mic from 9pm.

TUESDAY

CASTLE INN, LANDKEY: Open Mic Night with local musician Brendan Taylor from 8.30pm.

WREY ARMS, BARNSTAPLE: Open Mic Night.

THE CYDER PRESSE, WEARE GIFFARD: Steve Ruffe’s acoustic night, 8.30pm.

THE CHILL BAR @ONEFYFIVE, ILFRACOMBE: Acoustic Open Mic Night from 8.45pm.

PALLADIUM CLUB, BIDEFORD: Open Mic Jam Night.

THE ROYAL GEORGE, APPLEDORE: Acoustic folk/blues jamming session with Dogleg, from 8.30pm.

THE PIER HOUSE, WESTWARD HO: Oceanview Country Music Club’s regular weekly Tuesday spot at the venue, with live music from Alan Herbert. 8pm, all welcome.