Lifelong couple, both romantic and musical, Alyssa and Doug Graham have been performing together since they were teenagers, but fully committed to embracing their duo-ness with the release of The Graham’s debut, Riverman’s Daughter, in 2013.
2014 saw them play over 100 shows in support of that album, including a three-week run in Australia, which culminated with a performance at the Sydney Blues & Roots festival. The album was released on their own 12 South Records worldwide, except in Australia where Sony Music released it; in the U.S. RD spent 11 weeks in the Top 40 at...
More than 28 years after they were named the ‘Brightest Hope’ and the ‘Best New Group’ in the influential British music publications Melody Maker and Sounds, Wishbone Ash’s following and influence continue unabated. In 2002, founder members Andy Powell and Ted Turner were voted among the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, and the group’s albums continue to be strong sellers around the world. The current line-up is: Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen and Joe Crabtree.
They’re back! The Pistoleros are riding into back into town – although they’ve never really been away.
Barry Ashworth’s evergreen bunch of dubwise vagabonds have been rocking practically every festival in existence this summer, promoting and finally releasing their new album — their sixth. And it’s another corker.
Plus an after party in the bar 11pm – 1am (18+) with DJ Lewah and special guests.
This Heritage Lottery Funded Project has visited historical locations all over Devon, looking at some precious clothes and accessories from England and the rest of the world.
The group explored ideas and feelings these items inspire in us. What do they remind us of? How do they link to things from our own cultures?
Creative workshops explored these connections further. The workshops were led by a professional, who helped the group express their ideas and feelings through creativity, and share in conversations all about clothing and culture.
Ralph McTell celebrates 50 years as a professional musician and this quintessential English singer-songwriter-guitarist is back on tour. Ralph’s shows feature beautifully crafted narrative songs combined with dexterous, finger-style guitar playing and evocative storytelling and will of course include the Ivor Novello award winning “Streets Of London”.
A high ranking government minister with a colourful past is sent on a delicate diplomatic mission to Istanbul. But when his trip ends up in a horrific bar room brawl, social media explodes and the enigmatic darling of a political party becomes Europe’s most wanted man overnight. Chased by the authorities, damned by religious leaders, pursued by those looking for vengeance and head-hunted by fanatics, his Odyssey begins.
Plunged into the ancient past Odysseus must now contend with all the unworldly beings and unnatural phenomena that stand in his way. The Cyclops, the Sirens,...
Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club held their AGM on 15th September with Stuart Luxton standing as the new President, Robert Chertion as Chairman, Georgina Davie Vice-Chairman and Millie Murphy as secretary. The club is going from strength to strength with an increased number of members since the new members evening arranged to recruit younger people, and a selection of activities and club socials held within the first month.
Millie Murphy competed at the County round of the Call my Bluff speaking competition representing Haldon Group, whilst Georgina Davie competed in the Just a...
A festive motorbike cavalcade with a special difference will take place just a couple of weeks before Christmas this year – and YOU could be part of it.
The riders will be delivering Christmas toys to youngsters with life-limiting illnesses at the South West Children’s Hospice.
So why not arm yourself with a Santa suit, decorate your motorbike with some tinsel or antlers and join the Exeter Based Motorbike Rides group for a ride to remember?
This is the second Exeter Santa Ride, the first one last year was very memorable with well over a hundred bikers all turning...
Exeter City's search for a Saturday afternoon away win this season continues after a 2-0 Hallowe’en defeat at Barnet.
City made three changes for this one, and with Jordan Moore-Taylor not involved, Tom McCready came in at right-back and featured alongside a central defensive pairing of Christian Ribeiro and the returning Troy Brown. Ryan Harley was back in the starting line-up, and operated along the flank.
City spent a lot of the first period in defensive positions, with Tom Nichols finding himself in the defensive third a lot...
Moves to register public footpaths across the grounds of East Devon District Council’s headquarters at the Knowle in Sidmouth, have been rejected by a government-appointed inspector.
The decision has been welcomed by the council and follows a protracted legal process stretching back more than three years.
Two applications were made in 2012 by local residents to register a number of footpaths across parts of the Knowle under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.
Devon County Council, who is responsible for public rights of way, rejected the applications but an...
