19 March: Peter Knight & John Spiers “There can be no doubt that both performers are amongst the most, if not the most, talented of their peers. I was probably not the only person to leave the venue in awe at having witnessed something very special” Fatea Magazine “Peter Knight and John Spiers are a very […]

4 March: Gallery Bar Special with The Kithillbillies How to describe the Kithillbillies? Old-timey, good-timey bluegrass! With rousing vocal harmonies that smuggle in occasional quirky local references. Instrumental tasting notes: Banjo, fiddle, mandolin, guitar. Irresistibly tappy on the toes, with a crisp percussive finish. Think Betty Stogs, rather than Harvey’s Bristol Cream! Free admission.

Conjuring up the mood of 1930s Paris, fused with flavours of Eastern Europe and the energy of a campfire jam session, The Schmoozenbergs’ uplifting music will put a smile on your face and a bounce in your step. With roots in Gypsy Jazz and influences beyond, their two guitars, violin and double bass bring you […]

Winner of the 2018 BBC Young Jazz Musician of the Year Award – aged 22 – Xhosa Cole brings together an all-star quartet featuring some of the finest talent based in the UK. Alongside fellow finalist and bass player James Owston, powerhouse drummer Jim Bashford and Canadian trumpet virtuoso Jay Phelps, this band embodies the […]

10 years ago Divertimento were one of Calstock Arts’ first performers when it opened as an Arts Centre. It’s a pleasure to welcome them back in our 10th anniversary year. Mary Eade, violin, studied with Yehudi Menuhin and Frederick Grinke before further study in Germany with Wolfgang Marschner, and then in the Royal College of […]

World-renowned jazz clarinettist Adrian Cox and his quartet present music from their brand new album, Now Is Spring. Written by Adrian and longtime collaborator, pianist Joe Webb, the album draws on Adrian’s influences of New Orleans, blues and swing music, creating a timeless set of beautiful melodies. For the past two years the band has […]

The “Titan of Twang” and the “Concertina Crooner” team up in a dynamic new duo. Geoff Lakeman, patriarch of a folk dynasty – as dad of Seth, Sean and Sam, and father-in-law of Cara Dillon and Kathryn Roberts – teases English and Irish folk, Americana and jazz songs out of his vintage duet concertina. With […]

A welcome return for the inspiring duo that is Peter Knight and John Spiers. Peter Knight, legendary violinist and ex-member of folk-rock band Steeleye Span pairs up with leading melodeon player and ex-Bellowhead member, John Spiers, now part of the Gigspanner Big Band. The pairing of violin and melodeon is not a new one, but […]

Widely regarded as two of the best players, innovators and performers in traditional folk amongst a gifted generation, Archie (accordion) and Tom’s (fiddle) finely-crafted arrangements wield a rare potency. Whilst borrowing from English and other European traditional dance music, Moore and Moss have their heads firmly in the present, understanding the values of contemporary music. […]

Thursday 5 December The Al Swainger Quartet + Ant Law – The Music of Chick Corea This exciting programme led by bassist Al Swainger features a mix of classic and original music inspired by the compositions of Chick Corea, reimagined for a 21st century ear. Ant Law is in the top echelon of UK guitarists […]

Dante Summer Festival present the Dante Quartet performing Hidden Gems on Thursday 11th July at 8pm at The Old Chapel, Calstock Stanford Quartet no 1 in G Howells Quartet no 3, "In Gloucestershire" Szymanowski Quartet no 2 Overlooking the river Tamar by the spectacular Calstock Viaduct, the Old Chapel provides a magical and intimate setting […]

Dante Summer Festival presents A Beethoven Journey at The Old Chapel, Calstock on Wednesday 13th July at 8pm. Dante Quartet play; Beethoven Quartet op 18 no 6 in B flat Beethoven Quartet op 59 no 2 in E minor (Razumovsky) Beethoven Quartet op 135 in F Tickets: Adults £16 on the door-£14 in advance/Child £8 […]