Flamenco at The Plough in Torrington

North Devon Gig Guide 25/05/11 to 31/05

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

? THE Tavern, Barnstaple: Karaoke.

? Coach & Horses, Appledore: Folk jam.

? Portobello Inn, Bideford: Sing Zone Karaoke.

? 3 Pigeons, Bishops Tawton: Open acoustic.

? Kelly’s BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco/quiz.

THURSDAY

? Quigley’s, Bideford: Sod ’em & Sing Karaoke.

? Portobello Inn, Bideford: Open Mic.

? THE Joiners Arms, Bideford: Folk Club. 8pm.

? THE Royal George, Appledore: Live music with various local musicians, from 8.30pm.

? @Onefyfive, Ilfracombe: Well attended weekly Open Mic, 8.30pm.

? COOK ISLAND, MULLACOTT: Open Mike Night with The Average Blues Band, from 8pm.

? Kelly’s BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco 8pm-late.

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

FRIDAY

? THE Joiners Arms, Bideford: Karaoke.

? Portobello INN, BidEFORD: Karaoke.

? First In, Last Out, BidEFORD: Karaoke.

? The Palladium Club, Bideford: Talented acoustic duo Pulling Faces at the club this week. It’s a new collaboration from experienced local guitarists Mike Woodland and Paul Lewis.

? Quigley’s, Bideford: DJ JK.

? The CREALOCK ARMS, LITTLEHAM: The venue just on the outskirts of Bideford presents Jaegermeister fuelled local rockers Slack Alice, now fully recovered from the Christmas party season, more or less! 9pm.

? THE Seagate Hotel, Appledore: Ian Hudson & Friends get together for music.

? THE Royal George, Appledore: Live music with various local musicians, from 8.30pm.

? Kelly’s BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco 8pm-late.

? BOSTON TEA PARTY, BARNSTAPLE: Comedy Club with recognised comedians Stephen Carlin & Ria Lina plus with spiritual and emotional support from up-and- comers Luke Honnoraty & Bill Wahl. Starts 8pm. Tickets from venue on (01271) 329070.

? LILICO’S, BARNSTAPLE: Early evening gentle, melodic jazz and blues with the D�j� Blue duo from 5.30-7.15pm.

? The CHICHESTER ARMS, PILTON: Free gig with Barely Legal playing live.

? RED BARN, WOOLACOMBE: Still hanging out with the hip crowd despite their great err... experience, The Average Blues Band ride again!

? White Lion, Braunton: The Jacks, aka singer songwriter Amy Newton and TWL regulars.

SATURDAY

? THE Joiners Arms, Bideford: Still rediscovering their misspent youth, The Average Blues Band are back at The Joiners tonight.

? The Palladium Club, Bideford: Prepare to get scrubbed up for surgery with The Blues Doctors as they dispense rock, soul and blues.

? The Anchor Inn, Bideford: Planit X Karaoke.

? Quigley’s, Bideford: Guest DJs live at Fat Freddy’s, Quigley’s.

? First In, Last Out, BidEFORD: Charity Karaoke, raising money for Devon Air Ambulance, plus open drawn pairs darts competition. Both 8pm.

? THE Royal George, Appledore: Live music with various local musicians, from 8.30pm.

? THE Seagate Hotel, Appledore: Country music with popular North Devon singer Roger Colome.

? Portobello INN, BidEFORD: Music with well known North Devon band Slack Alice.

? THE CORK & BOTTLE, BARNSTAPLE: Catch up with Brock ‘a’ Billy as he brings his Echoes of Elvis show to town for all fans of The King, rock ‘n’ roll and rockabilly. 9pm start.

? Kelly’s BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco/karaoke.

? BARNSTAPLE CONSERVATIVE CLUB: Female pop vocalist Tamie French from 9pm.

? THE PIER HOTEL, ILFRACOMBE: Powerful vocalist Della (of Zamba, Baqua etc) with her solo set from 9.30pm.

? ALVERDISCOTT VILLAGE HALL: Oceanview Country Music Club back with live music and a Saturday special, from 8.30pm approx with Country Country.

? The BRADWORTHY INN, BRADWORTHY: A 9pm start for local favourites Maybe Naked. Free gig.

? The SAWMILL INN, WATERMOUTH: Live music at this picturesque venue between Combe Martin and Ilfracombe with Us from 9.30pm.

? PLOUGH ARTS CENTRE, TORRINGTON: Formidable flamenco-jazz guitar virtuoso Eduardo Niebla in concert. With his new album My Gypsy Waltz plus music from his acclaimed 30 year career. Expect passionate flamenco with Eastern colours and a gypsy-jazz edge. With Carl Herring. 8pm. Tickets (01805) 624624.

SUNDAY

? THE heavitree ARMS, BidEFORD: Sod ’em & Sing

? THE Joiners Arms, BidEFORD: Baz Bix & Friends, folks, blues and jamming fun from 3-6pm.

? Clinton Arms, Frithelstock: Jam session.

? Coach & Horses, appledore: Karaoke & disco.

? WATERFRONT INN, WESTWARD HO: Venue holding beer festival. Live music through day including reggae carnival band Zamba from 3-5pm.

? White Lion, Braunton: Amy Newton’s Open Mic. Join singer songwriter Amy for a night of jamming and music from 8pm.

? Thatched Barn, Croyde: Open mic.

? YE OLDE GLOBE, BERRYNARBOR: Open Mic Night from 9pm with well known local house band The KnowleBerrys.

? FOX & HOUNDS, EGGESFORD: Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band, 1-4pm. Raising funds for BBC Devon Air Ambulance Appeal. Train from Barnstaple 11.10am.

? BARNSTAPLE PANNIER MARKET: North Devon Festival of Real Ale & Food. Starts 12 noon, live music throughout afternoon — 2.15-3pm: The Dambuskers; 3.15-4pm: Gary Mitchell & John Bangham; 5-5.45pm: Luxton Lake; 6-6.45pm: The Midnight Toys; 7-7.45pm:Jim Jones & DaveLittle; 8-9.30pm: iFunk.

? MARSHALL’S, BARNSTAPLE: Lively pop and rock fun with the Backstreet Band from 4pm.

? THE TALLY HO, HATHERLEIGH: The Rock Band get it on from 9.30pm.

? PLOUGH ARTS CENTRE, TORRINGTON: Tcha Lindberger’s Budapest Gypsy Orchestra. Hungarian gypsy band, bursts of soaring musical tragedy and czardas madness delivered with passion and technical virtuosity. 8pm. Tickets (01805) 624624.

MONDAY

? BARNSTAPLE PANNIER MARKET: North Devon Festival of Real Ale & Food. Starts 12 noon, live music throughout afternoon — 2.30-3.45pm: Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band; 4-5pm: Baqua; 5.30-6pm: Jax; 6.30-7.30pm: Verstility.

? ZENA’S, BARNSTAPLE: Songbird aka Graham Clarke on sax & vocalist Kelly Hadden from 12 noon-3pm.

? THE Seagate HOTEL, Appledore: Acoustic jam with local favourite Ian Hudson.

? Kelly’s BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Sod ‘em & Sing.

? Reform Inn, Pilton: Open Mic from 9pm.

? THE WREY ARMS, BARNSTAPLE: Open Mic.

TUESDAY

? Castle Inn, Landkey: Brendan Taylor’s Open Mic.

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

? CARLTON HOTEL, ILFRACOMBE: Terry Charles sings.

? ALVERDISCOTT VILLAGE HALL: Oceanview Country Music Club are also in the saddle at Alverdiscott on Tuesday, live sounds from Dave Paisley.