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Welcome to Bideford Folk Festival and thanks to the Blacksmith's Arms for supporting the festival

BlacksmithsThe Irish Session

The Blacksmiths Arms in Torrington Lane, East the Water is the setting setting for a week of great music including the legendary Irish Session.

Blacksmiths deck

Good Food, Good Beer and Good Music
The staff at the Blacksmith's are always friendly and helpful the beer is good and the chef serves up delicous meals. Being adjacent to the Tarka Trail it is ideal for holiday makers and locals alike as a pleasant place to head for at the end of a walk or bike ride. Inside the pub it is very light and airey a great place to relax and listen to some good music.

Holiday Feel The large decked area behind the pub - where it always feels like you are on holiday - is accessible from the Tarka Trail. Buy a drink, order a meal at the bar and then sit in the sunshine. Meals are always good quality and inexpensive.

Blacksmiths Programme 10th-15th August 2009
10th Monday 9pm Gig

Dambuskers - best folk rock band in the country

11th Tuesday 12.30pm Lunch with a Local

Tony Finney - a passionate singer songwriter sings while you relax over lunch

11th

Tuesday 8pm

The Irish Session Come fiddlers, pipers, strummers, drummers and all! Musicians and audience alike. Enjoy the craic at the legendary Irish Session
12th Wednesday 12.30pm Lunch with a Local

Steve Ruffe & Friends - Songwriter Steve with his lovely wife Trish and guest musicians.

12th Wednesday 9pm Gig The Oggle Band - a great night of music 'world to folk' they play it so well

13th Thursday 12.30pm Lunch with a Local Ian Hudson - melodic songs while you relax over lunch
13th Thursday 9pm Gig

Bedlam Boys - acoustic rock, from a bunch of great musicians

14th Friday 12.30pm Lunch with a local

Martin & Marianne - bluegrass and american and great entertainment

14th Friday 9pm The Big Music Session Vicki Swan & Jonny Dyer - lead a gathering of session players, inviting others to lead a tune - a fabulous night of nonstop music
15th Saturday 9pm Gig Babelfish - Exciting Folk Fusion a brilliant night in store from top local band