Music, dance and mayhem

The North Devon Gig Guide probes places others fear to tread... from 03/08/11 to 09/08

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

? THE Tavern, Barnstaple: Karaoke, 9.30pm.

? Coach & Horses, Appledore: Folk jam.

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

? Portobello, Bideford: Karaoke by demand.

THURSDAY

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

? Portobello Inn, Bideford: Open Mic with Archie from Basil’s Blues Band or Stuart Lawrence.

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

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

? THE CHILL BAR @Onefyfive, Ilfracombe: Plugged Open Mic with hosts US The Band from 8.45pm.

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

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

? THE WREY ARMS, BARNSTAPLE: Open Mic Night.

FRIDAY

? The Palladium Club, Bideford: Anglo German band Forever Young are at the venue tonight.

? Portobello INN, BidEFORD: Karaoke.

? First In, Last Out, BidEFORD: Karaoke.

? FAT FREDDY’S, Quigley’s, Bideford: Sod ‘em & Sing Karaoke. 10pm-1am.

? ROBIN’S NEST, BIDEFORD FC: Don’t Knock Our Rock club night, with DJ PJ. All welcome.

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

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

? THE CREALOCK ARMS, LITTLEHAM: The venue near Bideford has karaoke from 9pm.

? Kelly’s BAR, BARNSTAPLE: Disco 8pm.

? LILICO’S, BARNSTAPLE: Live indie pop rock with Feenix from 9.30-11.30pm.

? THE TAVERN, BARNSTAPLE: Motown & 60s Night from 9.30pm.

? THE WINDSOR ARMS, BRADIFORD: The Barnstaple venue has live music this Friday from 8.30pm with well known local vocalist and guitarist Jason Toft.

? RED BARN, WOOLACOMBE: Rock ‘n’ roll aplenty with The Elderly Brothers and a forever young set of tunes!

? THE LANDMARK, ILFRACOMBE: Steve Tucker All Star Jazz Band Party Dance for swing, lindy hop, rock ‘n’ roll and jive. 8pm. Box office (01271) 324242.

? Clinton Arms, Frithelstock: The venue near Torrington continues to promote local live music, with pop and rock covers band The Elements with everything from the Beatles to Bon Jovi.

? THE UNION INN, STIBB CROSS: iFunk, formed by Jax plus members of Maybe Naked, bring their sound to the venue near Torrington tonight. Adm free, 9pm.

? APPLEDORE SOCIAL CLUB: 1950s Rock ‘n’ Roll Night, great DJs plus dance tuition, free entry from 8pm-late.

SATURDAY

? THE Joiners Arms, Bideford: Join Out of the Blue for more musical fun at the Joiners.

? The Palladium Club, Bideford: It’s monthly dance night as Wendy’s May’s Boom Boom Room returns with plenty of very danceable tunes.

? The Anchor Inn, Bideford: Planit X Karaoke.

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

? POLLYFIELD CENTRE, BIDEFORD: 60s & 70s music night.

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

? THE Seagate Hotel, Appledore: Join Della for her popular solo set, with some great vocals.

? THE GOLDEN LION, NORTHAM: Rock ‘n’ Roll Bingo — combining the best of both worlds — returns.

? Kelly’s BAR, BPLE: Disco/karaoke.

? OLIVE BRANCH, BARNSTAPLE: Join four piece Bristol based band In a Jiffy, who offer a lively, eclectic range of music spanning the decades from Holly, Hendrix, Weller, Kings Of Leon and everything in between.

? OLD BUS STATION, BARNSTAPLE: iFunk and their newly fused sound are at the venue form 9pm, adm free.

? THE CHILL BAR @Onefyfive, Ilfracombe: Music & Dance Night with resident DJ Mista Greensill.

? Portobello INN, BidEFORD: Sing Zone Karaoke.

SUNDAY

? MARSHALL’S, BPLE: Rock ‘n’ roll with Rockola from 3.30pm.

? 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: Live music with Tony Finney, 4-7pm.

? White Lion, Braunton: Amy Newton’s Open Mic. Join Amy for a night of jamming.

? Thatched Barn, Croyde: Open mic.

? WOOLACOMBE BAY HOLIDAY PARK: iFunk, from 5.30-7.30pm. Free entry.

? YE OLDE GLOBE, BERRYNARBOR: Open Mic Night with The KnowleBerrys from 9pm. All musicians, singers and audience members welcome.

? INSTOW ARMS, INSTOW: Open Mic Night, 8pm. Venue fully equipped — bring your instrument! For info call Mike on 07792 343294.

MONDAY

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

? CORK & BOTTLE, BARNSTAPLE: Sod ‘em & Sing — a new venue for the karaoke-meister, so why not hoist a jar and join in?!

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

TUESDAY

? Castle Inn, Landkey: Open Mic.

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

? CARLTON HOTEL, ILFRACOMBE: Terry Charles.

? ALVERDISCOTT HALL: Oceanview Country Music Club, 8.30-11.15pm, live music with Dane Stevens.

? THE CHILL BAR @Onefyfive, Ilfracombe: Acoustic Open Mic Night from 8.45pm.

? STOWFORD BARTON, BERRY DOWN: The holiday park near Combe Martin hosts young singer songwriter Milli Taylor for an acoustic night from 9-11pm. Open to all.