This page contains information about anything I know of happening within roughly a 30 mile radius of Totnes as the crow flies, so it easily extends beyond Exeter and Plymouth, and includes Tavistock, Okehampton and Sidmouth for example. The Diary is in strict chronological order, open-ended, and my reference in compiling the Harberton Folk email circulars.
Map links: The map links use streetmap.co.uk and yield fully zoomable maps so you can Zoom In for street names in towns or Zoom Out in rural locations to see an overall context. Please submit your venue's postcode if you'd like a map link given.
Small print: The following information is given in good faith but I can accept no responsibility for its accuracy and you are advised to check with the organiser before setting out on a long journey.

16-18 May 2008 - Dart Music Festival - Dartmouth
Now in its eleventh year, this is the Music Festival for the discerning. Whether your musical preference is for folk or orchestral, jazz or opera, acoustic guitar or chamber music, blues or an organ recital, it will all be here in Dartmouth on 16, 17, 18 May. The number and musical quality of the performances consistently astonishes newcomers, (a typical quote: 'You are so privileged to have artists of this calibre playing in this small town'), and is regularly hailed as remarkable by the many who now visit the Festival from across the country on an annual basis. The full programme (£2.50 inc p & p) will be available from April: website: www.dartmusicfestival.co.uk, or contact the Festival Hotline on 01803 833943.
Programme includes: Sat 17th Carmina ("jazz, folk, Celtic crossover") www.carmina.co.uk; Sun 18th 2.30pm Jenna www.myspace.com/jennadwitts; Seth Lakeman

Sold out Saturday 17 May 2008 8.00pm - Acoustic Fairport Convention – Ariel Centre, Totnes (map)
The full 5-piece line-up for Harberton Folk's last concert at the Ariel Centre Organised by 'Harberton Folk' in conjunction with King Edward VI Community College Parents' Association..

Saturday 17 May 2008 - Jennifer Crook - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay (map)
Jennifer Crook has been a regular on the folk scene for several years now, but recently has made the switch from harp to guitar. Her debut album "A Few Small Things" is out on May 1st. For this concert she will be accompanied by Beth Porter on cello. Support: Nicky Swann. www.lemonrock.com/bluewalnutcafe

Saturday 17 May 2008 8.30pm - Paul Downes - Manor Hotel, Exmouth (map)
Support: blues duo Tim Page and Bekah Billington. Entry by donation. Contact Jeff Lewis 01395 269232 or jeff.lewis@plymouth.ac.uk for details.

Sunday 18 May  2008 8pm - Harvey Andrews - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill (map)
Still an absolute master craftsman of the arts of performance and songwriting; you must book for this one via the home page! Book by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 18 May 2008 7.30pm - Phil Beer solo – Blackawton Village Hall (map), nr Totnes
Support: Tom Palmer (new album recently released on Phil Beer's own Chudleigh Roots record label). Bar. Tickets £10 from Steve Gale 01803 712449

Tuesday 20 May 2008 - Exmouth Folk Night - Manor Hotel, Exmouth (map)
1st Birthday bash. Come early for a spot. Free entry. Contact Jeff Lewis 01395 269232

Thursday 22 May 2008 8pm - Reg Meuross / Tom Palmer - Globe Hotel Topsham (map)
Call Kevin 01598 740281 / 07771 558914 (email kevin[at]lodgemusicpro.co.uk) for tickets @ £10 and information.. Tickets also from The Cafe Topsham (Jane), 76 Fore Street. Charity CD Club - please bring any unwanted CDs to be resold. Presented by Lodge Music Promotions.

Friday 23 May 2008 8.15pm - New Scorpion Band - Bodmin Folk Club
at the Barley Sheaf, 2 Lower Bore Street, Bodmin. Event now open to non-members. Tim Laycock and the band celebrate Bodmin FC's 40th Anniversary. See www.bodminfolk.co.uk for more information. Advance booking strongly advised through Mike Freemantle on 01726 816454. New Scorpion Band attracted an audience of 290 at their most recent Harberton Folk appearance at the Ariel Centre 15 months ago.

Slightly out of our area but noteworthy:
23-26 May 2008 - 2nd Bude & Stratton Folk Festival with a host of guest artist and a variety of music to suit all tastes such as free sessions, singarounds, shanty singing, storytelling, concerts and ceilidhs. For details contact Lucy Burrow on 01288 341582 or email lucyburrow [at] aol.com or see festival site www.folk4all.net/BudeFolkFestivalIndex.htm. NB: This web address unusually contains uppercase letters which must be typed precisely as they appear here or the website won't open in your browser.

Saturday 24 May 2008 7.30pm - Ceilidh with Rumpus - Frogmore Village Hall, nr Kingsbridge
Buffet supper included, real ale bar. Tickets £6 in advance from Eileen Ashby 01548 531490

Saturday 24 May 2008 - Martyn Joseph - Sandford Village Hall (map) nr Crediton
Support by Sarah McQuaid + Jencarra (from Italy). Advance tickets £10 (door £12) from 01363 776367. Part of Sandford festival; ticket also gives access to all 4 stages; festivities start at noon. See www.crampdevon.org for details.

Plymouth Folk Roots www.plymouthfolkroots.com
Wed 28 May - Special 'Green Man' Spring theme session = seasonal songs only, or 'fines' box ! @ 'The Hyde Park'
Sat 31 May/Sun 1 June - Big Days in the Park 2008 - Folk among other events in Freedom Fields Park

Thursday 29 May 2008 8.30pm - Teignmouth Folk Club - Devon Arms Hotel, Teignmouth (map)
Northumberland Place. Singers'/musicians' open night. Free admission. Contact Martyn Hillstead 01626 778071

Thursday 29 May 2008 - Bob Fox - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Regularly nominated as Best Folk Singer in the BBC Awards and one of the major artists to emerge from the North East, Bob is an audience favourite wherever he plays. Listen at www.bobfoxmusic.com. See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Small venue, sells out quickly.

30 May-1 June 2008 - Ashburton Blues Festival
3 days and nights of top international blues. See www.ashburtonbluesfestival.com.

Saturday 31 May 8pm 2008 - Rosa Rebecka's album launch - Barbican Theatre, Plymouth (map)
Having previously supported Waterson:Carthy, Cara Dillon, Rachel Unthank and SWÅP, the Swedish singer/songwriter's much-anticipated album is about to be launched. She will be joined on stage by Wren Music's Paul Wilson on accordion, Nick Wyke and Becki Driscoll on fiddles, Georgie Watts on vibraphone, and Rowan Massey on double bass. £8/£5 concs. Tickets on 01752 267131 www.rebeckasongs.com

tbc Saturday 31 May 2008 - Bob Fox - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay (map)
Bob Fox possesses one of the great voices in British folk today and has a guitar technique and stage manner which really bring his songs to life. See www.lemonrock.com/bluewalnutcafe

Sunday 1 June 2008 8pm - Bob Fox - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill (map)
One of the finest voices on the scene; takes any song and invests it with his own gorgeous style. Unmissable. Book by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 1 June 2008 8pm - Jeff Warner (USA) - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge (map)
This will be Jeff's only gig in the West Country on this tour. A real scholar of traditional music, in his parents' footsteps, he's a great interpreter of the old songs with fine banjo, guitar and concertina playing. And you won't want to miss his Limberjack (dancing doll)! £8 door or £6 in advance from Neil on 01548 856601. More Crabshell music info at www.kebc.co.uk.

Sold out Thursday 5 June 2008 - Atlantic Crossing - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
A first time British tour for 4 of Canada's foremost singer/songwriters - Melisa Devost, Corbin Murdoch, Kent McAlister and Sara MacDougall. Should be a wonderfully warm evening. Listen at www.melisadevost.com. See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Small venue, sells out quickly.

Slightly outside our area...
6-8 June 2008 - 3rd Wessex Folk Festival - Weymouth
Including concerts from Last Night's Fun and Dick Gaughan, ceilidh, displays, workshops etc. See www.wessexfolkfestival.co.uk for details or call Pat on 01305 821611 for tickets, info etc. A small independent festival.

Friday 6 June 2008 8pm - Barnfield Music Club, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter (map)
Clifford Room. All genres of music welcome until about 10.20pm, then the long set guest is Steve Waters, well-known singer/composer around Devon and Somerset.. Performers arrive early to get on list. Stage, lighting and PA system. £1 entry is also a raffle ticket!! Bar and cafe open, free parking  nearby. Info. from Jerry 01626 772270.

Saturday 7 June 2008 - Allan Taylor - Blue Walnut Cafe, Chelston, Torquay (map)
Allan Taylor's songs are written from a lifetime of travelling; always the observer passing through, each song is a vignette of life, like a story told over a drink in a bar; characters come to life like people you know and places become as familiar as if you had been there. His songs have been recorded by more than a hundred other performers of various nationalities proof enough that a concert by Allan Taylor will be an experience to remember. As Allan says at the beginning of each concert, "Sit back and enjoy the journey." See www.lemonrock.com/bluewalnutcafe

Saturday 7 June 2008 2pm to late - d'Accord Summer Bal & Picnic - Gidleigh Village Hall nr Chagford
Music and Dance from Brittany and France with The Eelgrinder Trio and Poisson Rouge. £12 / £10. Afternoon dance & music session (bring an instrument); 5pm: Picnic (bring food & drink to share); 7.30pm: Bal. Camping available (bring breakfast) (Grid reference SX672 883). Whether experienced or beginner, if it is the sounds of Brittany and France, or the traditional dancing you are looking for, we have superb live music every time. d’Accord meets every third Friday of the month at Ide, just outside Exeter. Tickets and info: 01566 86279; musicians: 01837 83347; email: d-accord@tiscali.co.uk or see http://d-accordinexeter.blogspot.com

Included by special request
Saturday 7 June 2008 7.30pm - John Kirkpatrick in concert with The Stanchester Quire - Taunton
at Temple Methodist Church, Upper High Street. In aid of The Meningitis Trust. Tickets £10 from Folk South West 01935 822911, folksw@folksw.org.uk The daughter of 2 members of the Stanchester Quire contracted the illness whilst at Warwick University and fortunately recovered. Her parents are organising this event.

Sunday 8 June 2008 8pm - Tom Bliss & Tom Napper - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill (map)
Consummate professionals returning to FOTM. They have a fiery style and bucketloads of personality. Book by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Sunday 8 June 2008 8pm - Steve Ashley & Dik Cadbury - Topsham Folk Club, Globe Hotel (map)
"...a distinctly English style... alluring tunes and deft lyrics" - fRoots. For tickets and information call John Nettleton 01395 267029. www.topshamfolkclub.co.uk

Thursday 12 June 2008 - Rachel Harrington - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
From Seattle we welcome an awesome new talent of americana music. Her recent debut album was described by BBC radio’s Bob Harris as "absolutely enchanting - already a contender for album of the year" and by Mojo Magazine as "a significant landmark in the history of new country music". Listen at www.rachelharrington.net/home.html. See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Small venue, sells out quickly.

Thursday 19 June 2008 8pm - Eliza Carthy, Flook and Kris Drever - Exeter University Great Hall (map)
Three giants of the folk scene on one bill. See www.exeter.gov.uk:80/summerfestival/index.aspx?articleid=8027 for full details. Part of Exeter Summer Festival - see www.exeter.gov.uk/summerfestival/ for box office details. www.eliza-carthy.com

Sold out Thursday 19 June 2008 - Stephen Fearing - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Yet another gifted Canadian musician! This will be Stephen's 3rd visit to the Mill and each time he exceeds our expectations. Beautiful voice and sublime guitar playing. Listen at www.stephenfearing.com. See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Small venue, sells out quickly.

20-22 June 2008 - 10th Anniversary Teignmouth Folk Festival
"Malinky" Scotland's leading Folk Song Quintet - A rare opportunity of hear this brilliant young band in the South West. Alison Younger, The Mrs. Ackroyd Band, Les Barker, Wistman's Wood, Chris Turner & Folk2, Andy Clarke, Doc Rowe & Jill Pidd, Halfway Harmony, Black Friday, The Shamrocks, Phoenix and lots more. See www.teignmouthfolk.co.uk for details or email annemgill [at] tiscali.co.uk for a booking form.

Saturday 21 June 2008 8pm - Robin Williamson - Scoriton Village Hall nr Buckfastleigh (map)
Renowned Scottish multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, songwriter and storyteller who first made his name as a founder member of The Incredible String Band. Not to be missed. Licensed bar. Further details from Gavin on 01364 631217.

Saturday 21 June 2008 8pm - John Etheridge & Kit Holmes - The Flavel, Dartmouth (map)
Exciting evening of  jazz, blues, folk, African grooves and much more from two outstanding guitarists. Also pre-show workshop age 10 and up 6.15-7.00pm. See www.theflavel.org.uk

Sunday 22 June 2008 8pm - The James Keelaghan Trio - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill (map)
Dazzling trio driven by the creative skills of James... wonderful rich vocals from James; great bass-work from Hugh; fine fiddle-playing from Jaime. Book by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Thursday 26 June 2008 - Paul Downes & Phil Beer Reunion - Globe Hotel Topsham (map)
Support: Steve Waters. Call Kevin 01598 740281 / 07771 558914 (email kevin[at]lodgemusicpro.co.uk) for tickets @ £10 and information.. Tickets also from The Cafe Topsham (Jane), 76 Fore Street. Charity CD Club - please bring any unwanted CDs to be resold. www.philbeer.co.uk Presented by Lodge Music Promotions.

Thursday 26 June 2008 8pm - Steve Payne with Ian Briggs - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists in Britain, Steve has played with everyone from BB King to Loudon Wainwright. Tonight, he teams with local harmonica legend Ian Briggs for a sizzling session of blues and roots music. www.steve-payne.net. See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Friday 27 June 2008 - Julie Felix - George Hotel, South Molton (map)
See www.juliefelix.com

tbc Saturday 28 June 2008 - Hanging Johnny Shanty Crew - Horrabridge Village
details tba

Friday 4 July 2008 8pm - Bex Marshall - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Bex's remarkable voice has been likened to Janis Joplin's and her guitar style to Hendrix. This is rootsy blues with a dash of bluegrass. She recently supported Hayseed Dixie on a 28 date sell-out British tour. www.bexmarshall.co.uk or www.myspace.com/bexmarshall. See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Sunday 6 July 2008 7.30pm – Peter Knight's Gigspanner– Harberton Parish Hall, nr Totnes (map)
Steeleye Span’s fiddle player Peter Knight has an innovative and truly inspirational style of playing, and is considered to be one of the finest fiddle players of his generation. Peter is joined by guitarist and composer Roger Flack whose work with Gigspanner reflects his sensitivity and intuition as a performer within the area of improvisation, and Afro-percussionist Vincent Salzfaas, an inventive and colourfully expressive player who imaginatively applies African techniques to the traditional British tunes explored by Gigspanner. Jan and I saw this fantastic trio in Cornwall last year and can promise you an evening of musical excellence for our last concert, back in the village for a splendid finale to Harberton Folk's 10-year concert series. Call John Culf on 01803 863468 or email johnculf@harbertondevon.co.uk for tickets @ £10; student/U18 £6.50 Brand new web pages at www.peterknight.net/gigspanner.htm include a wonderful 7'50" sound sample (one track!).

Sunday 6 July 2008 8pm - Dearman, Gammon & Harrison - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill (map)
This great outfit perform traditional songs and tunes in a robust and firmly rooted English style, accompanied on various squeezeboxes, banjo and mouthorgan. Book by email through www.moorfolk.co.uk.

Thursday 10 July 2008 8pm - John Etheridge with Kit Holmes - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Described by Pat Metheny as "one of the best guitarists in the world", John Etheridge has played with Stephane Grapelli, John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin and Soft Machine. Tonight, he welcomes fellow guitarist Kit Holmes - "an absolute delight" The Observer. www.johnetheridge.com See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Friday 11 July 2008 - Show of Hands - Chagstock Festival - Chagford
Also 12/7. Various genres. Includes Nicky Swann and many more. www.chagstock.info

Sunday 13 July 2008 8pm - Vin Garbutt - Folk on the Moor, Westward Inn, Lee Mill nr Ivybridge
details tba

Tuesday 15 July 2008 - Barron Brady - Dartington Great Hall (map)
Part of Ways With Words Literature Festival, details tba

Sold out Thursday 17 July 2008 8pm - Show of Hands - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Local heroes Show of Hands playing together at the Mill for the first time. A rare treat in this intimate setting. This special concert is part of a day's activities in partnership with the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.

Thursday 24 July 2008 8pm - Daniel Smith & T-Bone Taylor - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
"A serious challenger to Jools Holland as the UK's number 1 boogie pianist" Blues in Britain. Daniel will have the place jumping. Playing with him is a true original, the precociously talented Chicago-blues guitarist T-Bone Taylor. www.daniel.smith.hampshire.org.uk  See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Thursday 31 July 2008 8pm - Martin Stephenson - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
He's toured as a member of Simple Minds, Hothouse Flowers, Aztec Camera and Prefab Sprout (to name a few) as well as managing his own band, The Daintees, for 25 years. A supremely gifted singer, songwriter, musician and certainly one of the finest performers in the UK. www.daintees.com or www.myspace.com/martinstephenson See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

1-8 August 2008 - Sidmouth Folk Week
See www.sidmouthfolkweek.co.uk

Saturday 2 August 2008 - 6th Morwellham Quay Folk Festival (map) nr Tavistock - short version
Headlining: Seth Lakeman & Band. Also Morwellham's own band Madding Crowd; singer/songwriter troubadour Tom Palmer; Speakeasy; Irish folk icons Mad Dog McRae; Irish singer/songwriter Dan Donnelly; singer/songwriter Rev Hammer. Tickets £20. Festival starts at 3pm and concludes at 11pm. Box Office: 01822 832766 (tell them you saw it on Harberton Folk)

Saturday 2 August 2008 8pm - Christene Le Doux - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
A sensational singer/songwriter. Christene is from the home of Americana music, Austin, Texas and she'll have you thinking of Eva Cassidy, Nanci Griffith and Joni Mitchell. www.christeneledoux.com or www.myspace.com/ChristeneLeDoux See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Saturday 2 August 2008 from 3pm - 6th Morwellham Quay Folk Festival (map) nr Tavistock - long version
Headlining Seth Lakeman & Band
Organisers from the Morwellham and Tamar Valley Trust have a bumper line up in store, packed with eminent folk artists. Mercury nominee Seth has wowed global audiences in recent years – not least with the powerful Blood Upon Copper, which was written about the toils of working in a tin mine and about Morwellham itself.
Seth, the BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year in 2007, will be joined on stage by his band, which includes his brother Sean. Bass and banjo player Ben Nicholls and drummer/percussionist Andy Tween are accompanying the brothers. The festival will commence at 3pm on Saturday August 2 with Morwellham’s own band Madding Crowd. Singer/songwriter troubadour Tom Palmer will follow. He has just completed his latest album on the Chudleigh Roots label by Phil Beer - one half of Britain’s foremost acoustic duo Show of Hands. Back to Morwellham once again with 20s and 30s foot tapping will be Speakeasy on a rare outing, singing songs that you didn’t know you knew. Much loved Irish folk icons Mad Dog McRae follow with their effervescent style of foot stomping jigs and reels!
The second set will commence with globe trotting Irish singer/songwriter Dan Donnelly, a favourite of the UK Folk Rock scene, delighting the crowd with his guitar playing and foot pedal loops. New York-based Dan has toured in the past with Seth as his support act and also with the Levellers and the Oysterband. Making a very rare appearance at Morwhellham will be the celebrated singer/songwriter Rev Hammer who enjoyed a week of touring in February 2008 with his self-penned world first Folk Opera Freeborn John. Arenas sold out nationwide as Rev travelled the country with cast members the New Model Army, The Levellers, Maddy Prior and Rory McCloud. Seth Lakeman will headline the festival to round off an incredible day of live folk music.
Tickets £20. The Morwellham Quay site is mostly free to explore, so do come and enjoy the day before the Festival starts at 3pm. The Festival will conclude at 11pm. Box Office: 01822 832766

3-23 August 2008 - Dartington Summer Youth Programme - organised by Dartington Plus
Week long courses especially for young people in music, visual arts and creative technical subjects, led by experienced professional artists alongside young emerging arts leaders from the South West. Courses are at a range of levels and offer participants the opportunity to work closely with inspiring artists, make new friends, create and perform exciting new work and have oodles of fun! Dartington Plus is a partnership between The Dartington Hall Trust, Dartington College of Arts and King Edward VI Community College. Funded by Arts Council England. See www.dsyp.org for full details. The courses include:
Folkworld - 18–22 August 2008 10am-5pm; ages 9-19; course fees include include daily lunch, refreshments and transport to performance venue (financial assistance may be available for low income persons).
This week will be a raucous celebration of world and folk music for musicians on any instrument. This course is led by Joe Broughton of the Birmingham Conservatoire Folk Ensemble with his team of inspirational folk musicians playing an array of instruments. Folkworld will include working in small bands with musicians at your level, and everyone will join together in a big band. This course ends with a big band gig at the Ariel Centre and a chance to perform your work at Dartington Hall as part of the Dartington International Summer School.

Thursday 7 August 2008 8pm - Gordon Giltrap - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Playing for the 3rd time at the Mill, Gordon Giltrap "is one of an elite few who truly have become legendary in their field in their own lifetime" Brian May of Queen. A consummate guitarist and wonderful performer. www.giltrap.co.uk See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Saturday 9 August 2008 8pm - Jennifer Crook - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
"A vocalist of sublime power...gently luring the listener into a web of disarming surrender" John O'Regan, Folk Roots. Playing at the Mill with her trio featuring Robert Harbron on concertina and Beth Porter on cello. www.jennifercrook.com or www.myspace.com/jennifercrook See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Thursday 14 August 2008 8pm - Phil Lee - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
From Nashville, Phil Lee is a rip-snortin' gem - one of country music's true rebels. A masterful songwriter with a road worn voice and a style somewhere between Bob Dylan and Jerry Lee Lewis - country music with a rock n' roll heart. One of a kind! www.phillee1.com or www.myspace.com/mightykingoflove See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

15-17 August 2008 - Beautiful Days Festival - Escot Park, nr Ottery St Mary
includes The Levellers, Oysterband, Seth Lakeman. Tickets selling fast. See www.beautifuldays.org.

Saturday 16 August 2008 8pm - Maurice Dickson - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
A great crowd favourite at the Mill. His thoughtful brand of folk and blues, coupled with his superb stagecraft, always adds up to a tremendously entertaining evening. An "amazing talent" The Corkman. www.mauricedickson.co.uk See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Thursday 21 August 2008 8pm - Steve & Martha Tilston - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
Steve needs no introduction. Quite simply one of the country's leading singer/songwriters who "excels in all departments" Folk Roots. Now returning to the Mill with his daughter, Martha, who has been creating a storm within the new-folk and festival scene. Her songs send shivers down the spine. www.steve-tilston.co.uk or www.wupadupa.com/artists/martha See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Thursday 28 August 2008 8pm - Wizz Jones - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
A wonderful musician who has played with everyone of note who has ever picked up a folk guitar in this country. Along with Davy Graham and Bert Jansch, he was responsible for the great folk revival in the 1960's and 1970's. A great storyteller, his concerts are always a delight. www.wizzjones.com See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

Saturday 30 August 2008 8pm - Martyn Joseph - Otterton Mill nr Budleigh Salterton (map)
One of the most celebrated songwriters of his generation, Martyn has toured with (among others) Suzanne Vega, Joan Armatrading, Clannad, Jools Holland and even, Celine Dion. "Being at one of Martyn's shows is like the beautiful business of being alive" The Observer. www.martynjoseph.co.uk  See www.ottertonmill.com/musiclistings.asp for booking details. Courtyard concert.

26-28 September 2008 - Abbfest - Abbotskerswell
Details tba www.abbfest.org

Sunday 5 October 2008 8pm - Debbie McClatchy - Crabshell Inn, Kingsbridge (map)
details tba. www.debbymcclatchy.com. Info/tickets  from Neil on 01548 856601. More Crabshell music info at www.kebc.co.uk.

Thursday 9 October 2008 8pm - Barron Brady - Totnes Folk Song Club, Dartmouth Inn, Totnes (map)
Guest night. www.barronbrady.com Info from Anne & Steve Gill 01803 290427 or Andy Clarke 01803 732312

24-26 October 2008 - Baring-Gould Folk Festival - Okehampton area
details tba

tbc Sunday 9 November 2008 - Lau - The Flavel, Dartmouth (map)
tba

Friday 14 November 2008 8pm - Cara Dillon - Exeter Corn Exchange (map)
Box office 01392 665866

tbc Friday 5 December 2008 - CF?

Fri-Sun 27 Feb - 1 March 2009 - IVFDF 2009 - Exeter
Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival at University Great Hall/Devonshire House complex

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