Bicton Street Blues and the Wildstrings
Saturday 15th November
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£10
In Harmony: Scarlatti, Chopin & Rachmaninov
Tuesday 18th November
1pm
£13
Rupert Egerton-Smith plays In Harmony, a lunchtime recital of works by composers including Scarlatti, Chopin & Rachmaninov.
Rowan Stuart
Wednesday 19th November
7.30pm Doors 7.00pm
£16
Rowan Stuart invites you to enjoy an evening of his signature style of Modern Folk Pop, with a central theme of hope. Playing as the Rowan Stuart Trio with Exeter-based Mattie James (bass guitar) and Mitch Pike (percussion), Rowan combines storytelling, soothing vocals and virtuosic guitar playing, while transporting his listeners through a cinematic soundscape of genres, philosophies and glimpses into other worlds.
Music in the Malthouse - A Yuletide Ramble with Chris Hoban
Wednesday 17th December
7.30pm Doors 7pm
£16
Good Yule!
Topsham’s own Chris Hoban and Dartmoor actor Martin Reeve continue their cycle of narrative shows with the return of “A Yuletide Ramble”, a wintry feast of traditional carols, original songs, poetry & prose.
Bring your voices for a collection of well-known tunes, a selection of seasonal original songs, including “Hallows’ Eve”, “Stay Close To Me”, “The Star of The Sea” & “The Christmas Truce” - plus new material written especially for the event.
Chris is well-known locally as a songwriter, lyricist, composer & arranger, and has written regularly for (and occasionally performed with) Show of Hands, adding songs such as “Hallows’ Eve”, “The Old Lych Way” & “Katrina” to their repertoire, as well as performing with West Country folk legends Jim Causley & Miranda Sykes. Most recently, he co-wrote the RNLI bicentennial 2024 Christmas single “Pull Away” with James Studholme of Police Dog Hogan. Chris is also a highly regarded choral composer and arranger for amateur, community and professional choirs and this year was made a Cultural Fellow at Exeter University as well as Writer-In-Residence for Literature Works’ “Quay Words” series, writing songs inspired by early modern wills in the first case, and the River Exe & Exeter’s quayside for the latter.
Renowned Devon actor Martin Reeve has taken guest roles on some of the UK's leading series, including Little Bird, Dalziel and Pascoe, Judge John Deed, Holby City, Piggot in The Royal, and Emmerdale; he also has a PhD in the origins and development of Punch & Judy theatre. Martin is the evening’s Master of Ceremonies with regard to the spoken word - accompanied, of course, by some of the best straight-from-the-barrel, hand-draught beer in England to enjoy during the show.
Chris & Martin’s shows always sell out in advance, so the early purchase of tickets is strongly recommended.
Poster courtesy of the fabulously talented Aylwyn Bowen. We very much hope to see you there.
Wassail!
Christmas at the Malthouse - Cheryl Enever and Jon Valender
Wednesday 10th December
7.00pm Doors 6.30pm
£21
Join soprano Cheryl Enever and tenor Jon Valender, accompanied by the brilliant pianist Nicholas O’Neill, for a magical evening of festive music, opera, and song.
This much-loved trio returns to The Malthouse with a heart-warming programme featuring seasonal favourites and sparkling gems from the worlds of opera and musical theatre. Expect music by Puccini, Bernstein, and Humperdinck, along with some delightful surprises — all delivered with Cheryl and Jon’s signature charm, humour, and infectious enthusiasm. An uplifting night of music and merriment awaits – the perfect way to celebrate the season!
BSW Presents:
Adam Sweet Acoustic Trio
Saturday 10th January 2026. Doors 7pm, Music 7.30 pm
£16
Adam Sweet delivers brooding blues and rootsy rock, balancing richly detailed song writing, soulful vocals and expertly piercing guitar work.
Taking his cue from the British blues boom sounds and rock riffs of the 60s and 70s, the independent blues-rock guitarist and singer-songwriter has carved out his own territory between classic rock, blues and Americana.
Since first taking to the live scene in the South West of England at the age of 15 he has worked in various guises: solo acoustic artist, session guitarist and band leader.
The result is a consummate ability to switch from sensitive singer-songwriter to full-on blues rocker with ease, as demonstrated in his countless live performances and his output as a recording artist.
Adam’s acclaimed solo performances with just his acoustic guitar and stomp box for company have seen him play every kind of venue, from the most intimate house concerts and bar rooms to theatres and festivals across the UK and Europe.
In this format he has supported dozens of bands and artists from Blues, Folk and Americana genres including Dr Feelgood, Sari Schorr, Laurence Jones, Beth Rowley, Martin Taylor, Cara Dillon, Chantel McGregor, Elles Bailey and Wille & the Bandits with festival appearances including Tenby Blues, Gloucester Blues, Trowbridge Folk, Sidmouth Folk and Upton Blues.
With the Adam Sweet Band he was crowned Introducing Stage winner at The Great British Rock and Blues Festival and was nominated in the ‘UK Blues Emerging Act of the Year’ category at the 2025 UK Blues Awards.
They have built on their success with triumphant performances at venues and festivals across the UK, including London’s 100 Club, the Brudenell Social Club, Sidmouth & Rye International Jazz & Blues Festivals and have “rightfully earned their reputation as one of the tightest live acts on the blues/rock circuit”.
2026 will see Adam releasing his next studio album, following on from his acclaimed previous releases “Live at Crescent Records” (2024) and “Sink or Swim” (2020). This show at the Bridge Inn will be a special stripped back “acoustic trio” performance, featuring Paddy Blight on double bass and Garry Kroll on percussion.
Website – https://www.adamsweetmusic.com/
Instagram: @adamsweetmusic