Music Day 2026 Your Entertainers
Bands, Groups and Vocalists
JIM CAUSLEY
St Peter's Church 11.30 - 1.00
Jim Causley hails from the village of Whimple in East Devon.
He was born in Exeter and is a relative of the Cornish poet Charles Causley.
Described by Mojo Magazine as "the finest singer of his generation", he grew up in an area rich in
traditional music; his home village is in the heart of Cider Country with its thriving wassailing
tradition and its close proximity to Sidmouth and Dartmoor Folk Festivals.
After studying Performing Arts, Jazz & Popular Music at Exeter College, he went on to study Folk
and Traditional Music at the University of Newcastle on Tyne. It was during this time that he
began gaining a reputation as a talented singer on the wider UK folk scene.
ROGER MARKS' FIESTA FIVE
Village Hall - 11.30am
John Baker, Jim Newton Roger Marks, Nick White, James Clemas
Roger’s newest band formed October 2024 is a vibrant five piece featuring Roger’s trombone
together with reedman Nick White (who still occasionally enjoys fronting the still operating Chris
Barber Big Jazz Band), James Clemas on keyboard (formerly eight years with the Pete Allen Jazz
Band), John Baker on banjo, and long time musical associate Jim Newton on drums.
The repertoire, being very much in line with Roger’s philosophy (if it’s a good tune let’s play it) homes
in on everything from New Orleans, Latin , the Great American Songbook and English traditional
melodies all played with great verve, rhythm and occasionally beauty & poise!!
ALAN WEST
Tuckers Arms 11.30 am
Alan West is regarded as having one of the finest country music voices to come out of the UK. With a repertoire that features interpretations of familiar country, Americana & folk classics and an introduction to not so familiar songs and indeed songwriters, he has moved audiences across the world.
At Dalwood Music Day, he'll be joined by Adam Sweet.
Expect an intimate, relaxed, unique and engaging performance from masters of their craft.
"If you are true to the music, the music will be true to you, and Alan West is very much the embodiment of that for me" – Bob Harris OBE, BBC Radio 2
“Alan West is a UK Treasure. His masterful interpretation of both classic and original Americana songs, together with his easy-going stage demeanour, gives the impression of a laid back, front porch musical presentation, but with the professionalism that very few can carry off so effortlessly.”
EXMOUTH A CAPPELLA
St Peter's Church - 2.30
A Ladies' close four part harmony chorus, which has been singing all genres of songs
since 2005 - from Queen to Elbow, as well as older songs too.
Their Musical Director is Valerie Harvey,
JEREMY HUGGETT'S "BACK TO THE SIXTIES" BAND
Village Hall - 6.00pm
Jeremy Huggett’s Sounds of the 60s The Sounds of the 60s does exactly what it says on the tin and plays all your
favourite hits from the 1960s. The band is led by Kevin Grenfell, Trombone, Trumpet and Vocals with
Richard Hughes Keyboard and Vocals, Howard Gregory Guitar, Simon Smith Double Bass and
Steve Street Drums
Playing music from all your favourite artists including The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield,
The Monkees, Beach Boys, Troggs and The Animals, this versatile band is great for both listening and dancing.
So, come along and be transported back to the wonderful era of the Swinging Sixties with Jeremy Huggett’s
Sounds of the 60s.
The Jurassix
The Tuckers Arms - 3.45pm
Church Cottage Garden - 1.30pm
Our journey began back in 2011, when the founding members of Jurassix were all singing in local choirs. Us boys tried singing a few sea shanties and realised we had a real appreciation of shanty music. We tried a few "turn up and sing" events and discovered that people liked listening to our brand of shanty singing so Jurassix was born. Choosing a name was easy....., we all live on the Jurassic Coast, there was originally six of us, we are all of a certain age, so that’s how Jurassix became the name of our shanty band.
La Vie en Rose
Village Hall - 2.00pm
Yann Mahdjoub Laurie Light David Jones Rebecca Willson Nick White
These Exeter based musicians have wide-ranging individual backgrounds in classical music, traditional jazz, rock, blues, country, ragtime and roots, all drawn together by the shared pleasure of playing gypsy jazz and hot swing.
Performing to acclaim at festivals such as Dart Music Festival, Upton Jazz, Bude Jazz, Jazz Jurassica, numerous arts centres including Bridport, TCAT, Ilminster and Bridgwater, jazz clubs and private events and for three years running at The Royal Albert Hall's 'Verdi Italian Kitchen' for their prestigious Valentine's Day event.
They have built a reputation for their mix of ‘Hotclub’ favourites, jazz standards, soulful ballads, Latin swing, the occasional film theme or classical score! Toe-tapping rhythms and virtuoso melody lines combine in a performance with all the verve and joy that makes this music so irresistible.
“We loved having you - absolutely brilliant performance!” Jazz Jurassica
“A great performance. We hope to have you to play again soon!” Tiverton Community Arts Theatre
“…this is a rare treat. This lot are magnificent.” Danny Gladstone, ‘The Glad’, London SE1.
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THE MAGGIE REEDAY QUARTET
ST PETER'S CHURCH - 3.45pm
Maggie Reeday is one of the finest vocalists in the South West. Starting out as a resident singer in a local band,
quickly appearing on a succession of shows for ITV, alongside Jim Davidson, Paul Daniel’s, Atomic Kitten.. she
later appeared at the London Palladium. in a Royal variety show for the late Queen Mother. She also enjoyed a six
week residency for Westcountry tv, on a show called Langsford late,hosted by presenter Ruth Langsford..
Maggie’s love affair with Jazz began many years ago, and she has since earned an excellent reputation ,working
with some amazing world class musicians in that field “Ms Reeday has all the ingredients that a Jazz Singer
requires.. good intonation, a powerful voice, with plenty in reserve if necessary “..Jazz journal international..
Maggie will be accompanied by stellar musicians James Clemas - piano, Jim Rintoul - bass
and Coach York - drums
Church Cottage Garden - 2.15pm
Distinctive silky, close harmony vocals are the hallmark of Shirley and Sharon, these two Bridport singer /songwriters.
With the occasional cover thrown into the mix, a typical performance combines folk and country, swing and rock, with a
dash of humour, too. Whatever happens, these ladies love to entertain! 2024 appearances – Bridport Charter Fair,
Dalwood Music day, Wimborne, Bridport and Lyme Regis folk festivals, private gigs and celebrations in the South-West.
" the beautiful vocals and stunning close harmonies of this Bridport duo will transport you on a musical trip to blissful joy”
. Camelot Music Check out the SHIRAZ diary on www.facebook.com/Shirazsinging or contact Shirley on 01308 424289 for
private bookings.
AXE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHOIR
Village Hall - 4.45pm
Sarah Owen - Musical Director
Axe Valley Community Choir
A choir of around 35 members singing 4 part a cappella songs under the direction of Sarah Owen.
The choir was reformed just over 2 years ago following the death of their founder Edward Jacobs.
We now sing a variety of songs including ballads, songs from shows and some from overseas.
Changing from accompanied to a cappella singing has been quite a challenge but the choir has flourished and
Friday evening rehearsals have become a great time of fun, enjoyment and achievement.
If you would like to give us a try, come along on a Friday evening and join in at Colyford Village Hall.
No auditions or individual trials - just fun !
The Axe Valley Community Choir is a friendly, non-audition a cappella choir for people of all ages.
Our inspirational and enthusiastic choir leader is Sarah Owen. Sarah believes passionately that
everyone can sing and enjoy being part of a choir - something that almost two decades of experience
as a vocal coach, choir leader and community musician has shown her again and again.
Our programme for Dalwood Music Day 2026 includes arrangements of songs from the worlds of
musical theatre, pop music and traditional music, with a focus on sunshine, travelling, and the joy of
singing.
SUE KING AND STEVE GRAHAM
St. Peter's Church - 1.30
Elizabethan Lute Songs of John Dowland
sung by Sue King and accompanied by multi- instrumentalist and
Band Leader, Steve Graham (Sunset Cafe Stompers)
Steve will play an Fsharp lute & a theorbo (another member of the lute family).
The Songs are by John Dowland, John Danyel, Thomas Campion, Thomas Morley & Barbara Strozzi
- all Composers of the 16th - 17th century.
Steve has been playing lutes for over 50 years. I have sung this repertoire for over 30 years
and together we have enjoyed performing it for 12 years.
SAXMINSTER
St. Peter's Church - 6.00pm
Saxminster is a band of some twenty local saxophonists who play under the direction of our Musical Director, Alison Davies. We have been in existence for about 16 years and have built up a repertoire exceeding 120 pieces most of which have been arranged by our lead soprano saxophone player, Jon Garvey. At the Dalwood Music Day we will be playing a lovely variety of pieces tending towards the “Big Band” spectrum and hope that all will be delighted with our performance
SUE KING
Church Cottage Garden 3.30pm
SUE KING – SINGER/GUITARIST Sue - when performing solo - sings folk, country, “oldies” (including 60s’
music) ballads and “silly ditties. She plays an electro-acoustic guitar, as an accompaniment to her voice. She is a
singer, first snd foremost. And especially enjoys singing Celtic Folk and Folk Rock. She has recorded 5 albums of
folk songs, in collaboration with musician friends, one of country music and several of classic ballads, including
bluegrass music, and Elizabethan lute songs. When not singing and playing her guitar she enjoys teaching guitar
and ukulele, ringing church bells and walking. She is also a member of a choral ensemble specialising in Early
Church music. Sue loves all styles of music
JULIE DUNN with CHARLIE MASON
Church Cottage Garden - 11.30am - 1.00pm.
Julie Dunn - keyboard, vocals and percussion
with Charlie Mason on guitar.
Julie Dunn has released several acclaimed jazz albums, playing alongside Johnny Dankworth’s son Alec, and
she has toured the country playing in prestigious venues such as the Vortex and the 606 Club in London.
She has garnered widespread praise in the press, with Chris Parker describing her as “a class act– warm,
compelling…impeccable” and Muse Magazine praising her as a “soulful jazz songstress who effortlessly sings
in her distinctively rich and smooth vocal style.”
"..... a beautifully appealing sound" - Norma Winstone.
www.juliedunn.co.uk & FB juliedunnmusic
CHARLIE MASON - GUITARIST.
Charlie has worked as a session guitarist in the UK and overseas accompanying many television and
recording stars. He was also MD for a leading hotel complex in SA. As a guitar teacher, he is an
examiner for the LCM and is regularly in demand as a band member on the SW jazz circuit.
His creatively decisive playing perfectly complements Julie's love of all things rhythmic
MJB presents DOUBLE STANDARDS
The Tuckers Arms - 1.30pm
“MJB presents” – “Double Standards”
Michael Bolton - guitar with James Clemas - piano and Gary Evans - drums.
The presentation name, “Double Standards” describes the choice of material the
band explores. Set one from the “Great American Songbook” so beloved by jazz
players and audiences throughout the world. The second set will delve into
songs that have become standards and part of our lives in the post rock and roll
era so expect some Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers et al.
MJB is joined for this presentation by two fantastic musicians and great people
that he’s known and played with for many years - James Clemas on piano
and Gary Evans on drums.
The performance promises a great afternoon of inspired playing from this
creative group.
ZEFFE
The Tuckers Arms - 5.0pm
ZEFFE – Klezmer and Eastern European Music
Lisa Rowe: violin, guitar & vocals Louise Lawrence: clarinet & flute
Chris Edmunds: accordion / darbuka Ron Phelan: Bass
Zeffe play the Music of Eastern Europe, tapping into the rich traditions of the Balkans, from
Greece to Bulgaria with many stops in between. We also play Klezmer, the amazing music from Jewish
East Europe, that makes you want to dance and laugh (and sometimes cry) at the same time!
Look forward to Klezmer Khosidls and Bulgars, Roma Coceks, Bulgarian Horos, and more from the
classic line-up of clarinet, fiddle, accordion & double bass with some vocals and percussion as a bonus