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17 April: The Banjo Boys - Part of the Film Expo South Festival

The Banjo Boys follows the rise of Madalitso Band, Malawian musicians Yobu Maligwa and Yosefe Kalekeni, who craft a banjo, a one-stringed babatone, and foot drum, creating a sound that moves audiences. Once mocked as madmen in Lilongwe’s streets, they meet Neil Nayar, a British musician drawn to Malawi’s spirit. Their chance encounter sparks a trio, propelling them from local busking to global stages like Sauti za Busara, WOMAD, and Joshua Tree. Facing visa struggles, personal tragedies—including original member Rice’s imprisonment for murder—and cultural tensions, their grit fuels joyous performances. Yobu’s pastoral visions, Yosefe’s resilience, and Neil’s purpose drive their bond. Their minimalist sound bridges continents, culminating in a 2023 world tour and a legendary Malawi homecoming. Intimate interviews and vibrant performances reveal music’s power to unite and transform.

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18 April: The Latin Bridge - The second of our festival of Four World Music Concerts

The second in the series of ‘Our Music Planet’ Festival concerts is a celebration of the music from Latin America.  We welcome The Latin Bridge on their first visit to Calstock Arts. It is a vocal and instrumental Latin/Cuban project that was formed in 2016 by the experienced Cuban musician Sergio Marciano Pereda. Joining Sergio (guitar/vocals) is Cristiano Rocha Assis (trumpet), Aldofredo Pulido (bass) and Yosmany González García (percussion). A dynamic and vibrant band that are always in a ‘Latin Key’, bringing the rich rhythms and soul of Latin music to life. Expect a swinging Saturday evening of traditional Cuban Folk, and from infectious dance grooves (Salsa, Bossa Nova, Rumba, Son..) to passionate Boleros ballads. “From intimate whispers to full-throttle rhythm, the band delivers a journey through sound that is both thrilling and heartfelt”. The diverse styles of Latin American music offer a musical journey through different cultures and histories, enriching the global music world with its vibrant rhythms and soulful melodies. Its roots can be traced back to the colonisation of the Americas by Spain, bringing with it European musical traditions. When blended with African rhythms and the indigenous musical heritage of the Americas, a unique and colourful music was created. In essence, the diversity, rhythm, and danceable nature of Latin music make it a much loved genre that transcends linguistic and cultural barriers.

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24 April: Clive Carroll

Award-winning guitarist, Clive Carroll, is widely known for his unmistakable sound, compositions, and versatility. He has toured across five continents, bringing his signature blend of warmth and humour to breathtaking, genre-bending live performances. Carroll made his musical debut at age two as a banjo-strumming cowboy singing nursery rhymes, and went on to earn a 1st Class Honours Degree in Composition and Guitar from the famed Trinity College of Music in London. Upon graduation, he was taken on the road by the legendary “folk-baroque” pioneer, guitarist-composer John Renbourn, with whom he also collaborated over many years. He has also worked with guitar greats such as John Williams, D’Gary, Tommy Emmanuel, Xuefei Yang, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, and Ralph Towner. Carroll has released five solo albums to wide acclaim, and has composed music for film and television. He most recently performed ‘Pete Seeger’ banjo parts on the Bob Dylan biopic, “A Complete Unknown”. Clive Carroll’s 2026 solo concert programme features newly composed music that fuses his Irish musical heritage with contemporary vision; the darkness of a untamed landscape, wild dances of abandon, and the resonance of ‘home’. “…arguably the most accomplished fingerstylist in the world today…” – Total Guitar Magazine “one of the finest fingerstyle guitarists and instructors working today. His knowledge, technique, and passion for the art form are unparalleled” – Acoustic Guitar Magazine USA

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1 May: The Lipson Big Band @ 1930 (previously the Co-op Big Band)

Calstock Arts are delighted to welcome the Lipson Big Band (previously Co-operative Big Band) back for their annual performance. Formed in 2009 with a small group of students and private pupils  by Pete Twyman. They are kindly performing as a fund raiser for themselves and Calstock Arts. The Lipson Big Band prides itself on being regards as a very professional & democratic youth big band. The band is tutored by professional musicians and consists of a mixture of students from Lipson Cooperative Academy and several other schools across the region. The band’s big break was being booked to play for the America’s Cup on Sky TV along such artists as Seth Lakeman. The addition of ex Royal Marine Bandsman, who play regularly with the band, has created an emulation model for the players. Now led by Gav Martin, currently a Teacher of music at Lipson Cooperative Academy and former WO1 Bandmaster Royal Marines Band Service, the band have performed at many prestigious events including the Theatre Royal Plymouth & Plymouth Pavilions and they have won Best Regional Big Band at the Saltash Music Festival for 5 consecutive years! They have an extensive repertoire of swing, funk, & soul music and have up to 30 members performing at some engagements.

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7 May : C Fylm presents Hamnet

Hamnet tells the tragic story of William Shakespeare’s son, Hamnet, and the profound grief his death brings to his family, inspiring the later play Hamlet. Rating 13

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8 May: Adrien Brandeis

ADRIEN BRANDEIS is a french jazz pianist and composer (Annecy, 1992) graduated from the conservatory of Paris. In 2017, he produced his first album “Euforia“, which had great recognition and international success. “Euforia” put Adrien Brandeis, in the spotlight of the Jazz scene, and led him to be awarded the prestigious Letter One Rising Stars Jazz Award 2018. In 2020, he wrote his second album “Meetings“, in quartet. It allows him to move towards a more modern and fresh sound. This album was selected by TSF Jazz Radio as Top 10 Best jazz albums in France. In 2022, he released in quartet “Siempre más allá” recorded in Mexico. It represents Adrien’s personal tribute to Mexico. In November 2022, he awarded the UNAC Grand Prize for New Jazz Talent 2022. After this fruitful experience, he returned to France at the beginning of 2024 and formed a band with the Guadeloupean drummer Arnaud Dolmen (featured on ‘Meetings’), joined by the Cuban (and Parisian) double bass player Felipe Cabrera and two of his compatriots on percussion: Abraham Mansfarroll or Yaroldy Abreu (depending on the track). It’s a quartet that adopts different instrumental formulas as the tracks progress (piano/percussion duo, piano/bass/drums trio or quintet with the two percussionists). In May 2025, he released his fourth album, “RESURGENCE”, marking his return to the French and European scene.  A record that astonishes us with its musical maturity, scope, intensity and diversity.

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15 May: Nick Harper @1930

Join Nick Harper as he tours his new album, ‘58 Fordwych Rd.‘ It is nothing short of criminal, that Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters & musicians, not to mention being son of Roy Harper, along with 20 years of crafting songs & touring the land has spawned a truly one-off, original guitarist & songwriter who stands alone as a UK great, to be cherished & revered. Following a prolific creative chapter that has seen three studio releases since 2020, Nick returns to the setting of his father’s living room in a small flat in Kilburn, London in the mid 1960s ‘58 Fordwych Rd.‘. The flat was an after hours hang-out for the legends who played at Les Cousins in Soho at the height of the acoustic explosion in swingin’ sixties London. People like Bert Jansch, Davy Graham, John Renbourn, Paul Simon, Marc Bolan, Sandy Denny & others dropped in, to drop out, jam & try new tunes. But, all along, there was someone else there… a toddler, part of the family, inhaling the music & absorbing the vibe; Roy’s young son, Nick Harper. Many moons later, Nick invited these acoustic legends back into the room and toured this unique story to ecstatic receptions across the UK and Ireland.

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29 May: FailFailFailFailWin! - children's event with Carn to Cove (3-10 years)

Come & join Mark & Loz at the Old Chapel for half term fun! Mark and Loz are circus performers. But circus is REALLY hard. FailFailFailFailWin! is a show about not hiding all the “try”s you did that failed. Uplifting, nurturing and agelessly relevant. Join the adventure and explore what happens inside Loz’s brain when she does a big FAIL. Meet a cast of characters on Loz’s quest: the unkillable Rasputin – naughty nudger and negging enthusiast, oh and of course Sven Svenstoferson, Sweden’s greatest astronaut. Featuring such fails and possibly wins in the mediums of diabolo, juggling, hulahoop, and an attempt to spin 8 real VERDAGEN ikea plates, retail value £2 each. Age guide: great for 3-10 year olds. Unsuitable for specifically 15 year olds that don’t want to come. And we’re strict on that!

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30 May: Robin Nolan - For the Love of George

Robin Nolan For The Love Of George – Biography Legendary in the world of Gypsy Jazz, Robin Nolan is known as one of the most respected guitarists since Django Reinhardt. He’s headlined every major Django Fest across the globe taking in multiple awards and a loyal following of guitar lovers. He’s graced the stages of Montreux, North Sea Jazz, the Royal Albert Hall and Jazz at Lincoln Center. George Harrison called him a favourite, Bill Wyman had him in his band, and Hank Marvin has frequently joined him live on stage. His 2025 critically acclaimed release “For The Love Of George” (Dark Horse / BMG)  is a collection of George Harrison and Beatles songs reinterpreted in Robin’s unique way. A real magic can be heard on the recording helped by the fact Robin uses some of George’s most iconic guitars on the album recorded at Harrison’s studio in Friar Park. Robin’s 2025 live show brings all of this together, if you love The Beatles, Harrison, Reinhardt or Nolan, you don’t want to miss this show. With George Harrison, Hank Marvin and Bill Wyman as his fans, Willie Nelson said it best “You play a mighty fine guitar Robin Nolan”. QUOTES: George Harrison “In these days of Cacophony it’s great to hear some proper music!” Bill Wyman “Robin Nolan is so amazingly good!” Vintage Guitar “Robin is an exceptional improviser… If you like gypsy jazz and you haven’t heard The Robin Nolan Trio, you should.”

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June 5th: Connolly Hayes

Connolly Hayes – the electrifying UK Blues Awards 2025 nominees for UK Band of the Year and Album of the Year – are turning heads internationally with their unforgettable fusion of blues, rock, and soul. This powerhouse group features five long-time friends Jess Hayes, Frankie Connolly, Beau Barnard, Joe Mac, and Andy Wilder. Their debut album, ‘Remember Me’, released in the summer of 2024, was an instant hit, earning Pick of the Month honours from the Independent Blues Broadcasters Association. Just months later, they followed up with ‘Live at Echo Zoo Studios’, an EP that’s already capturing attention. But the best is yet to come – the band is currently hard at work on their highly anticipated second album, set for release in 2026. With two of the most soulful voices in the business, virtuoso guitar and keys, and a rhythm section that grooves harder than anyone else, Connolly Hayes are building a reputation for unforgettable live performances. If you haven’t caught them yet, now’s the time – trust us, you won’t want to miss this ride!

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12 June: Isla Croll

Isla Croll Quartet featuring Nils Kavanagh (BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist 2024., Young Irish Jazz Musician 2022), Sam Green and Benedict Stephens Isla Croll has been quietly rising upwards in the British jazz scene for a number of years now. Though still young, her soulful voice and visceral delivery of American Songbook classics have earned her a reputation amongst peers and critics alike for heartfelt connection and virtuosic performance. She’s recently featured with the Sam Every Big Band in Pizza Express Soho, and the Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama Big Band in the Dora Stoutzker Hall with Dennis Rollins. She’ll be performing alongside her critically acclaimed trio, featuring Nils Kavanagh on Piano (BBC Young Jazz Musician Finalist), Sam Green on Drums (Tom Ollendorff, Paula Gardiner, Huw Warren…), and Benedict Stephens, one of the most in demand double bassists in Wales. With strong influences of Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Etta James, it’ll be a night of storytelling and Swing. We hope to see you there!

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13 June: Eastern Strings - The fourth & last of our festival of Four World Music Concerts

The fourth concert in the Festival of World Music is a celebration of the sounds of the Middle East. We welcome the Bristol-based duo Eastern Strings of Daphna Sadeh-Neu (double bass) and Knud Stüwe (oud) for their first performance at the Old Chapel. Their instrumental music is distinctive and exquisite, drawing together a tapestry of musical culture from across the Middle East and their performances combine world music energy with classical precision and characterful improvisations. They will be joined by special guest, Özcan Ateş, vocalist and master of the ear-catching traditional bağlama, a seven-stringed, long-necked lute central to Turkish and Kurdish folk traditions. His playing is intense and musically enriching and his vocals are lyrical, emotional and poignant. The trio’s performances of an eclectic mix of Kurdish, Turkish, Ladino and Middle Eastern traditional songs and music have been described as visceral, evocative and full of surprise. Immerse yourself in these sumptuous worldly musical delights expertly plucked and sung by the ensemble in this, the finale of Calstock Arts’ journey around ‘Our Music Planet’. Have a listen: https://youtu.be/2wY87UTTQGo?si=9jE7EwltDVCOefSt Middle Eastern music refers to the music of the various countries and cultures in the Middle East region, including countries such as Egypt, Turkey, Iran, Lebanon, amongst many others.

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June 19 Robin Ince - Let the Quiet Ones Rise

A night of stories and poetry with Robin Ince, author of Bibliomaniac and NormallyWeird & Weirdly Normal, twice winner of author of the year from the bookseller’s association, winner of Celebrity Mastermind and house of Games, and for 16 years the host of The Infinite Monkey Cage on Radio 4. In the words of Stewart Lee, “Robin is like a piece of a Jenga puzzle – pull him out and a lot of things would collapse. Without Robin, comedy would be a very different shape and a generation is grateful.” Robin Ince is many things. A multi award winning comedian, author, broadcaster, bibliomaniac and a populariser of scientific ideas. He is perhaps best known as the former co-host and co-creator of the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox. As a stand up Robin has toured the world and as an author he has written four acclaimed books, including Bibliomaniac, earned him the prestigious Booksellers Association Author of the Year award. His fifth, Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal was published in May 2025. He co-created the Cosmic Shambles Network and created the groundbreaking science variety night Nine Lessons and Carols for Curious People which has been adapted worldwide. He has received an Honorary Fellowship of UCL, an honorary doctorate from Royal Holloway College (University of London), and is a fellow of the British Science Association

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20 June: Cara Dillon

Few voices linger in the soul like Cara Dillon’s. A towering figure in Irish music, she has earned global acclaim and countless awards, including the Meteor Award for Best Irish Female and four BBC Folk Awards. For close to 30 years, she has occupied a singular space in folk music. Her voice—deceptively delicate yet emotionally devastating—evokes something timeless and elemental. Central to her remarkable career is her husband and collaborator, Sam Lakeman, whose role as composer, producer, and performer has been pivotal in shaping Dillon’s sound. Their intimate live shows feature acoustic sets drawn from her extensive discography. Classics like “Black Is the Colour” and “The Parting Glass” appear alongside new material from ‘Coming Home’, her landmark 2024 release, which seamlessly weaves spoken word and song in a profound meditation on identity and emotion. From her early days in Óige and De Dannan, through the major-label corridors of Warners and Rough Trade, her music has travelled far beyond folk’s usual borders and continues to defy boundaries—from chart-topping remixes, Disney soundtracks, to the hit TV series Derry Girls. As Mojo magazine once wrote, Dillon possesses “quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice.” With ‘Coming Home’, she affirms that legacy—not simply as a singer, but as a storyteller of rare emotional depth; her voice, as always, lingers long after the last note fades.

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26 June Alan Dall and the Sea of Stories

“Alan Dall and the Sea of Stories” is an exciting new show from Mike O’Connor and Barbara Griggs. It comprises dramatic tales from Celtic Lands, told in words and music, with harp violin and concertina. Mike and Barbara are not only great storytellers and musicians, they are also both accomplished offshore sailors. In this show, their tales are set on the sea, in the sea, and beside the sea. They are rich with insight. They are engaging, exciting, moving and amusing. The audience is taken on a voyage of adventure, drama and magic, but they are always brought safely home. Since the Bronze Age, bards have declaimed battle honours, genealogies, histories and stories, both to entertain and also to endorse the positions of their rulers. By camp fires and hearths, families told tales to entertain and to educate both adults and children. As late as the nineteenth century, travelling storytellers in Cornwall told tales in return for bed and board. Mike O’Connor OBE is a well known storyteller, with a deep knowledge of legend and folk tale, and a great skill with language. A bard of Gorsedh Kernow, he is respected as a violinist, song writer and musicologist, and is known to many for his music for “Poldark”. Barbara Griggs is a skilled and sensitive musician and a fine storyteller. She too is a bard as well as being a Gorsedh harpist. Her music has been described as having “breath-taking” beauty.

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3 July: Nos Lowen - Gallery Bar Special with the Kelliwik Golowi Band

Nos Lowen is a style of Cornish social dancing with its roots firmly in traditional Celtic music. Nos Lowen is Cornish for “Happy Night” Why not join us  at Calstock Arts in  welcoming the Kelliwik Golowi Band and  get ready for an unforgettable night of music and dance with a proper Cornish knees up, full of energy, laughter and community spirit. This event is a Gallery Bar Special with a bucket collection, all proceeds to  Callington Youth Project Group. Tickets free from We Got Tickets,  see link below (limited numbers)

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4 July: B D Lenz

Even if you’ve never heard of American jazz guitarist B.D. Lenz it’s very possible you’ve heard his music before – it’s been featured on hundreds of TV shows around the globe. He’s released thirteen recordings of his unique brand of funky jazz that fuses virtuoso musicianship with expert songwriting. Joining B.D. will be James Rosocha (bass) and Joe Falcey (drums). Together, this trio will keep you surprised with their eclectic mix of jazz standards, original jams, and pop classics

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23 July Blue - Joni Mitchell Sung by Mae Karthauser

“I was utterly blown away… an absolute emotional rollercoaster..magical” Amy “In all my years I have never cried at a gig. I was crying on the first song” Martin Songwriter Mae Karthauser is lending her voice to a breathtaking new live performance: a heart wrenching tribute to Joni Mitchell’s seminal album Blue. Mae will be performing the entire Blue album, plus nine other Joni favourites from her early songwriting era. Mae, who has performed at Glastonbury Festival, on prime-time BBC1 and on BBC Radio 3 and Radio 6, identified Joni Mitchell as the first and most influential songwriter she discovered as a teenager, and was called to delve into recreating the album as a live performance when approached by friend and guitarist Rowland O’Connor at the end of a gig back in 2025. “Who’s album would you most like to recreate?” he asked. Unprompted, they both came up with the same answer. “Joni Mitchell’s songs feel like dreams, like journeys off somewhere deep and familiar” says Mae. “It’s great to go beyond memorising and really into the magic, the poetry and the stunning emotional landscapes Joni is able to conjure with her songwriting” Breathing new life into the 1971 classic, Mae’s silken and athletic vocals soar nimbly over Joni’s melodies, and paired with her expressive piano playing she brings a raw and living presence to these timeless songs.

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