Rosa Rebecka is a Swedish singer/songwriter, storyteller, folk performer and multi-instrumentalist.
In this one-off concert she introduces her century-old guitar, recently heard on Radio 4, which has been passed from mother to daughter for four generations.
Rosa will be supported by a group of young, emerging singers from various parts of Devon, collectively known as The Resonance.
The members of The Resonance have all been taught singing by Rosa, but have voices which are distinctly their own. Their rich, intricate harmonies...
An Evening Without James Taylor and The Holy Host of Others returns again to the Cygnet Theatre featuring the talented acoustic duo Nigel Challis and David Sanderson.
Together they perform a wealth of songs spanning the 40-year career of the American songwriter James Taylor including many classics such as ‘Fire And Rain’, ‘Sweet Baby James’ and ‘Carolina In My Mind’.
Expect sensitive fretwork and richly layered piano fused with a mellow blend of vocal harmonies.
Award-winning fiddle player and singer Tom McConville is internationally renowned for his fiery, heart-stopping performances.
Blending traditional music from his home town of Newcastle with Irish, American and Scottish influences, he creates a sound that has jazz, folk, bluegrass and classical influence. His live performances are a roller coaster of musical delights; fast rhythmic dance tunes through beautiful slow airs and of course great singing – all presented with his inimitable sense of humour and style.
Tom will be joined on stage by virtuoso guitarist Andy Watt from...
If you want to witness superb singing and masterful guitar-playing, voices in harmony and hands in tempo, then you absolutely must see Mike Silver and Johnny Coppin in concert! Mike and Johnny have combined their roots and acoustic music talents to create a unique duo in which guitar and keyboard skills provide the musical context for beautifully crafted songs that touch the heart and lift the soul.
Johnny Coppin: “One of the finest voices” Q Magazine
Mike Silver: “Hidden gem, now the secret is out” Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2)
On the first and third Sunday of the month we hold live music sessions at the Cafe. Starting at 11.30am until 1.30pm this is becoming a popular time for people to enjoy a late breakfast, brunch and tasty coffee with friends and family. Free entry.
On 3 March, we are delighted to have Luke Friend playing. Luke is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter and musician from Teignmouth. He has performed all over Devon and further afield and recently came second in Star Sensations a competition for young singing talent across the Southwest.
Luke has just finished recording an EP of covers...
Friday June 14th, 2013 £10 in advance online or from the Barnfield Theatre, £12 on the door
MATT ANDERSEN
In all senses Matt Andersen, from the eastern shores of Canada, is a giant of a performer, with the ability to hush the room with his sensitive playing and vocals one minute, and let rip the next. He is truly one of those acts that has to be seen live. This will be the third time that we've been lucky to feature him on a UK tour and it is a gig that we always eagerly look forward to.
Matt’s newest album, Coal Mining Blues, was produced by Colin Linden (who...
Wednesday April 17th, 2013 7.30pm £10 in advance online or from the Barnfield Theatre, £12 on the door
GILMORE & ROBERTS
2013 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Duo nominees Katriona Gilmore & Jamie Roberts combine astounding lap-tapping guitar, fiery fiddle and their trademark harmonies with considerable songwriting talent to make a truly distinctive sound.
Their excellent début album Shadows & Half Light in was followed by Up From The Deep, which scored them a Hancock Award for ‘Best Original Song’ (Fleetwood Fair). In 2012 Gilmore & Roberts released their...
After our successful Exeter debut with The Mastersons from the USA at The Barnfield Theatre last October, we are excited to announce our first three gigs this year at the same venue - a venue we believe to be ideally suited to acoustic music.
The gigs are:
JAZZ MORLEY
Saturday March 16th, 2013 7.30pm £8 in advance, £9 on the door
Jazz Morley is a young performer making her mark the old fashioned way, ever keen to play live, meet new audiences and carve out her career by touring. Jazz is in Exeter on her Spring 2013 tour with a brand new single - “No One...
21st December 2013 7.15pm - Late *3 Adv. £10 on the door
The amazing PHONIC CHRISTMAS PARTY is back!
The Phonic Screwdriver Radio Show in conjunction with Mojo Jones Entertainment proudly present an OUTRAGEOUS night of AWARD WINNING Burlesque, Comedy,AWARD WINNING Bands , DJs and much much more!The night also includes a late bar guaranteed to help with the party atmosphere!
Enter into the Christmas spirit with burlesque routines based around films, Comics and TV like The Nightmare before Christmas, Godzilla, Doctor Who,...
We round off 2012 with "the most remarkable bluesman of his generation" (Blues in Britain). This charismatic multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and one man band is one of our most entertaining acts.
Eddie has the rare knack of writing blues songs that speak of now while paying dues to yesterday. His performance energy is infectious, as his national steel guitar, rack mounted harmonic and suitcase (acting as bass drum) pound out driving rhythms to complement his soulful vocals.
Eddie is celebrating a phenomenal year, winning Act of the Year in the SW Blues Awards and...
