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The Blue Walnut Cafe, Torquay[Cafe/Music Bar]
The Blue Walnut CafeA small cafe situated near the Torquay train station in the picturesque suburb of Chelston. The Blue Walnut incorporates an authentic nickelodeon and the cafe hosts art exhibitions as well as jazz and other acoustic music.

Forthcoming acts (4 of 14 total): Sat 17th May: Jennifer Crook... Sat 17th May: Nicky Swann... Thu 22nd May: Acoustic Night... Sat 31st May: Bob Fox... Newest gig: Sun 6th Jul: Ken Nicol
Contact Details
14 Walnut Road, Chelston, Torquay, Devon TQ2 6HS       nearby venues »    nearest mainline station Torquay
Tel01803 605995Contact NameMike Edmonds
Webbluewalnutcafe.com/index.aspE-mailinfo@bluewalnutcafe.com
Web-mailSend Web-mail (private) messageInfoNo wheelchair access, or access unknownPossible charge for some or all live musicUnder 18s may not play here, or policy unknown
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Sat 17 May
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Acoustic/roots

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Jennifer Crook's pageJennifer Crook 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. 7.30pm
singer-songwriter
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Sat 17 May
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Singer / Songwriter

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Nicky Swann's pageNicky Swann has MP3(s) on Lemonrock has review(s) on Lemonrock  supporting singer/songwriter jennifer crook 8pm - 11pm
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Thu 22 May
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Acoustic

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Acoustic Night Special "Girls with Guitars" night to help promote the photographic book "Hidden Torbay". Featuring Jenny Farley, Jenny Keegan and others TBC 8.30pm - 11pm
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Sat 31 May
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Folk

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Bob Fox's pageBob Fox 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. 7.30pm
folk singer
£10 (£8 in advance)
 
Sat 7 Jun
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Folk

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Allan Taylor's pageAllan Taylor 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." 8pm - 11pm
singer-songwriter
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Fri 13 Jun
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Acoustic Country Folk Roots

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Rachel Harrington's pageRachel Harrington Rachel Harrington's blend of country, folk and roots has received wide critical praise. Currently she is touring internationally as a duo, joined by multi-instrumentalist Zak Borden on vocals, mandolin, guitar and various other weapons of mass destruction. 7.30pm - 11pm
£10 (£8 adv)
 
Sat 28 Jun
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Americana

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Bob Cheevers's pageBob Cheevers Bob's show here last year on one of the few sunny days in the summer was a great success with the audience and we're glad to have him back again. Expect the usual mix of stories, songs and Cheevers-philosophy. 7.30pm
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Sun 29 Jun
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Americana

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Bob Cheevers's pageBob Cheevers Songwriting workshop from Bob Cheevers - Grammy winning songwriter. 10am - midday
Songwriting workshop
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Sat 5 Jul
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Acoustic Folk Roots

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Ken Nicol's pageKen Nicol Ken Nicol is one of the country's finest guitarist as well as being a member of the 16th line-up of Steeleye Span. Ken was also for many years a member of the Albion Band and back in the 70's was part of Al Stewart's backing band. However he is also a talented singer-songwriter and has been playing solo gigs for over thirty-five years. He will also be holding a guitar workshop on the Sunday morning. 7.30pm - 11pm
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Sun 6 Jul
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Acoustic Folk Roots

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Ken Nicol's pageKen Nicol Acoutsic Guitar workshop (intermediate) from the guitarist in Steeleye Span and former member of the Albion band. 10am - midday
Guitar workshop
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Fri 25 Jul
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Country

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Elizabeth Cook's pageElizabeth Cook Elizabeth Cook brings the backwoods twang and glamour of early Dolly to the Blue Walnut. Accompanied by her husband, Tim Carroll, a fine songwriter and musician in his own right, you can expect heartbreak, humour and maybe the odd left-field cover. Tim Carrol will perform the support for the show. 7.30pm - 11pm
acoustic country duo
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Sat 23 Aug
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Folk

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Wizz Jones's pageWizz Jones Summer time in the South West has seen Wizz Jones migrating this way for over 45 years and this year is no exception. Wizz pops into the Blue Walnut for a gig for the third Summer running. 7.30pm
British - folk-blues legend
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Photo Gallery
Matt Hill - September 2005 (click for larger picture)Andy Roberts (click for larger picture)Doug Hoekstra (click for larger picture)Peter Bruntnell (click for larger picture)
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1. Matt Hill - September 2005  2. Andy Roberts - April 2006  3. Doug Hoekstra April 2006  4. Peter Bruntnell
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Bit Different Stuart O'Connor on Fri 20th Jul 07
Stuart O'Connor's pageReview edited by Lemonrock to improve readability, by consent of the band/artist, or owner of the page. rated as one of our top reviews I came along to this gig not really knowing what to expect, not knowing who was playing, but having heard through the grapevine that Stuart O' Connor's band "My Pet Junkie" had made some waves playing Paignton last year. Most of the acts I've seen there in the past have been rather more established but these two were just as good as the signed acts.

Stuart O' Connor had some interesting textures to his guitar work, unusual tunings and some good songs - "Designed to Stop" standing out in particular. Aussie Paul Green was very chilled and experienced and complemented Stuart's style well. Nice to see them getting together for the encore. Good music, good vibe - might even be encouraged to broaden my tastes a little!
Tom Coffin, Tue 28th Aug 07
bad weather, great music Peter Bruntnell on Fri 19th May 06
Peter Bruntnell's pageReview edited by Lemonrock to improve readability, by consent of the band/artist, or owner of the page. Torquay was doing its best to show off its bad side, in terms of the weather, as it felt like the monsoon season when going to the venue. However when I got there the venue was intimate and friendly. I soon settled in with the famous banana beer which Peter Bruntnell also through the night took a great liking to. It certainly lubricated his music as he delivered an excellent set suited to the intimate set up as it is at the Blue Walnut. He covered most of the albums he has done and finished with a couple of popular cover versions with an old pal called 'smudger' on the fiddle. The support act was also well worth coming to see and shows much promise. Also the sound quality was just right for a small space where it could be overpowering.
A music fan, Mon 22nd May 06
Walnut cracker! Quiet Loner on Sat 17th Sep 05
Quiet Loner's pageReview edited by Lemonrock to improve readability, by consent of the band/artist, or owner of the page. This was my first visit to The Blue Walnut and not being familiar with the material of Quiet Loner, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, any misgivings were swept away on entering this wonderful little venue with its intimate, candle lit ambience, which turned out to be the perfect setting for what was to come.

Quiet Loner, aka Manchester-based singer-songwriter Matt Hill, has an engaging, relaxed style with interesting and often humourous between-song chat which belies the often intense nature of his lyrics, dealing as they do with tales of heartbreak, illicit liaisons and execution(!) Such subjects could easily lead to depressing songs of self-pity and bitterness but for someone usually cast as an Americana/Alt. Country artist, Matt Hill avoids this by employing wit and irony in an distinctly English way.

In the absence of a support act, Matt played three sets, holding the attention of the two dozen packed into the Cafe throughout - no mean feat for a solo acoustic performer playing songs with which probably most people present were unfamiliar. It came as no surprise to learn that his 2004 album 'Secret Ruler of the World' was voted Album of the Year on the Americana-UK website. Highlights for me were the song about the last request of condemned murderer Gary Gilmour - 'Get me Johnny Cash on the Phone' and the twisted S & M saga, 'Henri'.

A hugely enjoyable evening; I will be return - and so too, hopefully, will Quiet Loner.
Tom Joad, Tue 22nd Nov 05
Previous Gigs / Events
Acoustic Night on Sat 10th May 08
Michael Weston King review this gig on Fri 9th May 08
Kevin Brown review this gig on Sat 19th Apr 08
memo review this gig on Sat 12th Apr 08
Nicky Swann review this gig on Fri 11th Apr 08
Megson review this gig on Fri 11th Apr 08
Ian Bruce review this gig on Sat 5th Apr 08
Acoustic Evening on Sat 8th Mar 08
memo review this gig on Fri 29th Feb 08
Steve Tilston review this gig on Sat 23rd Feb 08
Acoustic Evening on Sat 2nd Feb 08
memo review this gig on Fri 18th Jan 08
Acoustic Evening on Sat 15th Dec 07
Jackie Oates review this gig on Fri 7th Dec 07
Jackie Leven review this gig on Sat 1st Dec 07
Keith James & Rick Foot review this gig on Wed 28th Nov 07
Keith James & Rick Foot review this gig on Tue 27th Nov 07
Buddy Mondlock review this gig on Sat 20th Oct 07
Nicky Swann review this gig on Sat 20th Oct 07
Buddy Mondlock review this gig on Fri 19th Oct 07
Secondnature review this gig on Thu 18th Oct 07
Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin review this gig on Fri 5th Oct 07
Michael Bassett review this gig on Sat 22nd Sep 07
Karen Tweed & Roger Wilson review this gig on Sat 15th Sep 07
Jambone review this gig on Sat 8th Sep 07
Bob Cheevers review this gig on Fri 24th Aug 07
Stuart O'Connor review this gig on Fri 20th Jul 07
Nicky Swann review this gig on Sat 14th Jul 07
Angie Palmer review this gig on Sat 14th Jul 07
Wizz Jones review this gig on Sat 16th Jun 07
Stephen Fearing review this gig on Fri 8th Jun 07
Bob Fox review this gig on Sat 19th May 07
Doug Hoekstra review this gig on Thu 17th May 07
Acoustic Evening on Sat 5th May 07
Acoustic Night on Sat 24th Mar 07
Keith James & Rick Foot review this gig on Thu 8th Mar 07
Graham Sclater review this gig on Thu 1st Mar 07
Jambone review this gig on Sat 24th Feb 07
Acoustic Night on Sat 10th Feb 07
Michael Weston King review this gig on Fri 15th Dec 06
Boo Hewerdine review this gig on Thu 23rd Nov 06
Christene LeDoux review this gig on Sat 11th Nov 06
Clive Gregson review this gig on Sat 4th Nov 06
Quiet Loner review this gig on Sat 21st Oct 06
Michael Chapman review this gig on Thu 27th Jul 06
Brooks Williams review this gig on Sat 1st Jul 06
Wizz Jones review this gig on Sat 3rd Jun 06
Peter Bruntnell review this gig on Fri 19th May 06
Doug Hoekstra review this gig on Sat 1st Apr 06
Kirsty McGee & Mat Martin review this gig on Sat 11th Feb 06
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