acoustic

Show of Hands

Event Date: 
16/06/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

Following their summer sell out show at Exeter Cathedral, Sandy Park presents one of the West Country's finest musical exports, Show of Hands In Concert.

Show of Hands, one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music, play at the home of the Exeter Chiefs on Friday, 16th June.

The band have been described as England's finest and most popular roots partnership and something of a 'people's band', regularly voicing the hopes, fears and life stories of scores of people in song. Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they are widely recognised for their resonating original...

Jon Boden, Painted Lady Tour, Part Two.

Event Date: 
17/05/2017 - 7:30pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St. Exeter, EX4 3LS

‘...A standout performer of his generation’ – The Guardian ‘Boden plays a vast variety of instruments as we veer from mysterious love songs to dark, poetic tales, amid hints of soul, electronic and thrilling guitar thrash’ - Mojo ****

In an exciting Festival first, folk star Jon Boden will take the role of Guest Curator of Cambridge Folk Festival 2017. Jon Boden is delighted to announce Painted Lady tour, Part Two, starting in May 2017.

Best known as the lead singer of the progressive folk big band Bellowhead, who split in May 2016, Jon launched his solo career in Autumn...

Hummingbirds Acappella Trio

Event Date: 
22/04/2017 - 7:30pm to 10:45pm
Venue: 
St Stephen's Church, High street, Exeter

Hummingbirds Acappella Trio ,

St Stephen's Church, High St, Exeter EX4 3LW

Saturday 22nd April, Doors open 7.30, concert 8pm

£8/£6 conc.

To book tickets, please send an e-mail to hummingbirdsdevon@gmail.com

(Part of the proceeds of this concert will be donated to Hospicecare Exeter)

Hummingbirds Acappella trio, Ami Lee, Emily Roblyn and Sarah Pennington have been delighting live audiences since 2013 with their extraordinary arrangements, powerful original songs and infectious sense of fun. They weave quirky rhythms around lush harmonies...

Acoustic Gig: The Little Unsaid (solo) + Tobias ben Jacob + Jacob Riddall

Event Date: 
11/12/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Hope Hall Arts, Hope Road, Exeter. EX2 5JN

Next Friday 11th ignite your imagination with some 21st century travelogues; songs of beautiful and flawed humanity, love, death, desire and hope. Join us for a special night at Hope Hall Arts, Exeter on 11th December, 7.30pm. The Little Unsaid (solo), Tobias Ben Jacob + Jacob Riddall .


Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/679403432196207/


Tickets: https://tobiasbenjacob.bandcamp.com/merch £6 advance ticket comes with a free two-track music download.

Rosa Rebecka EP Launch

Event Date: 
15/11/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre

Devon-based Swedish/American singer-songwriter Rosa Rebecka returns to the Bike Shed to launch her latest EP Home with Folkstock records, a small but perfectly formed collection of emotionally charged alt-folk songs exploring love and belonging.

Known for her arresting acoustic performances, Rosa will use the Bike Shed’s intimate space to full effect,combining emotional intensity with vocal virtuosity, and using a host of instruments to create a journey for the listener, filled with joy, warmth and sorrow.

“a lyrical, sun-dappled and golden voice, tinged with a hint of...

Bank Holiday Festival

Event Date: 
21/05/2015 - 7:30pm to 24/05/2015 - 11:00pm
Venue: 
Artigiano Exeter

Artigiano in Exeter is holding a Music and Craft Beer festival from Thursday 21st May –Sunday 24th May. The Artigiano Acoustic sessions kick the weekend off on Thursday with Richard James. Friday evening sees Adam Isaac headlining with local artist Charlotte Ward supporting. On the Saturday evening Artigiano's DJ night, will party on with Elka. Sunday delivers a musical fest from 3pm till late, with Richard James hosting and other local acts from across the South West to create the party. Ask anyone who was at the Early May Festival - it was a ball! We will be celebrating craft beers...

Ben Howard wows Plymouth Pavilions crowd

Brit Award Winning, Ben Howard wowed the crowds at his homecoming show last night at Plymouth Pavilions.

Two hours of awe-inspiring music, backed by his five-piece band. A man of few words, captivated the crowd by playing tracks from his two albums ‘Every Kingdom’ and his recently released ‘I Forgot Where We Were’ which was released in October last year. He opened the show with ‘Am I In Your Light?’, one of his lesser known, darker tracks, which set the tone for the night. Despite being in an arena, it felt like a tiny venue due to the personal feel to the set.

He played...

Artigiano Acoustic Session

Event Date: 
16/04/2015 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Artigiano, Exeter High Street

The amazing Richard James is bringing it home this Thursday with his brilliant set of recent and classic covers. He is a massive favourite with the Artigiano set and whether your sitting in or out, drinking wine or craft beer, eating artisan pizzas or sharing boards of cheese, it promises to be a massive night of music and fun!

Call 01392 499169 to book a table, for the best view!

Gypsy Fire

Event Date: 
02/05/2015 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Gypsy Fire are coming to Exeter this May!

Gypsy Fire’s new ‘Acoustic Spectacular’ theatre show, propels you on a fabulous musical journey through style and time. Narrated by the mysterious ‘Creator’ this dynamic show combines breathtaking musical performances with an otherworldly theatrical ambience. Featuring the Award winning Ben Holder (violin) Will Barnes and Stuart Carter-Smith (acoustic guitars) and Paul Jefferries (double bass), these four virtuoso musicians weave darkness, excitement, exuberance and great beauty through some of music’s most iconic eras. A feast for the...

The Unsinkable Tour: Lucy Spraggan + Kal Lavelle

Event Date: 
20/05/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter University (The Lemon Grove)

Former X Factor constant, Lucy Spraggan is bringing her 'The Unsinkable Tour' to Exeter on the 20th May.

With her acoustic folk pop, she mixes humour and honesty with her incredible talent. She brought unique talent to the ITV talent show but unfortunately only got to the fifth week due to illness and she left the competition.

Her eagerly anticipated debut album 'We Are...' is to be released on the 13th April.

Support will come from the extremely talented folk indie, Kal Lavelle.

Tickets are £16 including booking fee, link to tickets are...

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