Matt Hicks has balanced singer songwriting alongside working full time as an intensive care nurse. Having redefined what it is to be a successful songwriter over the years, he feels that 22 years as a nurse in the Royal Navy and now the NHS has contributed to the quality of his output.

Starting out in his teens, he has enjoy various successes in his music including playing at the Cambridge Folk Festival and recognition in the Brits Songwriting Competition.

About 15 years ago he burnt out and put his guitar down swearing he’d never pick it up again. He kept to it for some time until he picked up a ukulele wondering how the hell anyone thought they could get a decent sound out of it. So began a love hate relationship that fooled him back into writing and ultimately performing again.

Matt is a well know name in the UK ukulele world having played many of the major Uke festivals; but refuses now to be pinned down by one label or instrument. He will almost always write on a Uke in the belief that if a song works on a Uke it’s a good song, but he is as comfortable on acoustic guitar and uses both in his live shows.

His music weaves in and out of genres from country, to blues to jazz. Counting Leon Redbone, Bob Dylan, Frank Stokes and Woody Guthrie as heroes, his style reflects his eclectic taste

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Kate Hall is a singer/songwriter from Plymouth, UK, blending soulful vocals and piano-led pop with touches of R&B and indie grit. Influenced by artists like Amy Winehouse, KT Tunstall, Fiona Apple and Adele, her songs are heartfelt and honest, with a sound that’s both classic and current.

Free entry, call 01752545111 to book a table.

Join us for a very special night at Plymouth’s fantastic B-Bar as we celebrate for Alex Hart’s final gig ever at B-Bar.

It would mean a lot to both Alex and us at the B-Bar to see friendly faces in the room for one last show, sharing the music, the memories, and the atmosphere that makes the B-Bar so special.

Music starts at 8pm.
Hope you can make it along and be part of a proper send-off.

Up-beat and off-beat, funky ska and punk, with an eclectic repertoire of reworked standards and own material. With a team of multi-instrumentalists, fronted by female vocals, and not just a rhythm section and brass section, but fiddle, clarinet, accordion, mandolin, flute, and more, you will go on a journey from 2-tone ska through to folk punk, with even a bit of disco synth-pop and country on the way. They won’t be pigeonholed, but if you try and imagine James Brown teams up with Madness and Gogol Bordello and the Italian partisans of 1943, then that might help.

£3 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

All aboard the good ship Black Friday – join her crew and captain Tom for another stormy crossing of the Celtic sea of folk-punk. We don’t know where we’re going and we don’t know when we’ll get there but we’ll have some fun along the way… This is a duo gig!

Since 2005 the six strong, unstoppable Black Friday have been playing their foot-stomping mix of high energy, home-brew folk-punk and celtic tunes across Cornwall and lands far beyond. They have had crowds jumping at some of europes biggest festivals, including Glastonbury, Boomtown, Donau-insel fest and Electric Picnic. They have recorded a live BBC session at Maida Vale Studios and broken a Guiness world record – 30 gigs in 12 hours!

Their music is influenced by their Irish and Cornish roots and their folk heroes. Catchy original songs and take on folk favourites by the likes of Flogging Molly and Pogues will keep you dancing all night.

Formed in 2025, this standout bluegrass-inspired group brings together acclaimed songwriter Paul Armer with Noel Dashwood, Chris Lord and Pete Thomas. Expect virtuosic musicianship, rich harmonies and heartfelt modern songwriting from their debut EP Heartaches and Mistakes — songs full of energy, melody and emotional depth.

Fresh from touring the UK in support of bluegrass chart-toppers Gangstagrass, this is a live show not to be missed.

Formed from a love of rock and roll, their sound shares qualities from the late 60s psychedelic and folk rock movements as well as the Brit Rock of the 90s and early 2000’s.

Delivered live with a heady dose of high energy antics and every song played with deep feeling, The Stone Tape Theory keep things fresh by improvising on the tunes in the room with you, no show is the same,

£3 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

A singer-songwriter from Oxford and based in Plymouth, Kendall has been described as the rock voice of the century, with his husky vocals and mean guitar playing, he is not to be missed.

Free entry. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table.

Rollicking bluegrass & good-time acoustic roots tunes. Bring your dancing shoes!

£3 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

Vintage blues, with Vince Lee and Sophie Lord. Vince has been playing and singing the blues in all its forms since the mid 80s and has influenced many local musicians with his guitar playing. Jump blues, calypso, swing & ragtime.

£2 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

Daisy Mae is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Plymouth whose music is in the style of acoustic jazz and folk. Most of her songs are in the form of social commentary, with lyrics that focus on having an open mind and living without confines.

She takes inspiration from artists with soulful melodies and truthful lyrics including Bob Marley, Julie London, Billie Holiday, and Bob Dylan.

Free entry. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table.

SJB Swing Band is a 5 piece band playing songs mostly from the Great American Songbook. All musicians based in Devon/Cornwall with many years of experience.

£3 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

Sarah Harris is a professional singer currently living in South Devon. She carved out a successful, full-time, performing career in Brighton over the last 14 years, singing at private events, recording sessions and being a firm resident on the Brighton jazz scene. Sarah has worked with nationally recognised groups such as Urban Voices Collective and The Dap Kings (backing band for Amy Winehouse and Sharon Jones). Taking influence from Jeff Buckley, Etta James, Chet Baker, Carmen McRae and Aretha Franklin, she brings a fresh and Soulful approach to jazz.

Will Butterworth grew up in Devon playing classical music on the cello and improvising on the piano, and in 2002 he started playing jazz professionally in Edinburgh. He has worked with many of the UK’s finest musicians, including Martin Speake, Bill Brufford, Dylan Howe, Asaf Sirkis, Jeff Williams. He has played on many albums as a side man, released 5 albums as leader, which have achieved great critical acclaim. Notable collaborations include ‘The Stravinsky Duo’ with Dylan Howe on drums and more recently ‘Aurelius’ - a conversational piano trio led by bassist/composer Marcus Penrose. He has also recently made a duo album with British jazz legend Martin Speake called 'Love and Freedom', recorded in January 2024. His music has regularly been played on Jazz FM, Radio 3 and Classic FM.

Marcus Vergette is a sculptor and musician. He has been a featured composer and band leader on Radio 3, and regular bass player for Mike Westbrook.

Ronnie Jones has been based in Devon since 2005. Ronnie was taught drums at high school by Tubby Hayes/Jazz Couriers drummer, Bill Eyden. Ronnie runs a quartet/trio (featuring Joss Kidd/Jim Rintoul/Marcus Vergette/Andy Richards/David George) which performs at well-known West Country jazz venues and has appeared at jazz festivals including Ealing, Plymouth, Teignmouth, Marlborough and Cheltenham (fringe - main stage)

£2 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

Exuding a giddy blend of vintage charm and captivating rhythms, The Hot House Combo will transport you to the colourful and carefree foot-tapping era of yesteryear. Inspired by the great musicians of the 1920s, '30s and '40s, this upbeat, exciting 4 piece perform songs they love and they create new ones in the same style! Their passion and energy will have you struggling to sit still - and they wouldn't want you to anyway!​ So, fasten your swing seat belt - you're in for a thrilling ride!

Formed in 2019, The Hot House Combo emerged from their previous band, The Hot House Four, to bring you the Jazzier sounds of the 1930s - ideal for Swing dancing or shaking your tail feather however you like. Based down in the South West, UK, they travel far and wide to spread the joy.

£3 on the door, cash or card. Please call 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table

Ashley Harding, an emerging yet largely unknown talent in UK Country and Americana music. With a storyteller’s heart, Harding blends Country, Americana, and Roots, connecting deeply with dreamers, fighters, lovers, and losers alike.

Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table.

The Busketeers are a band like no other, known for their raw energy and diverse shows. Comprised of four talented musicians who are all singer-songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, they captivate audiences with their ability to harmonise and seamlessly swap instruments while delivering a unique sound that blends genres from all over the musical spectrum. Their passion for music is evident in every note they play. Please note this gig is a Trio

£3 on the door, cash or card. Call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 to book a table

South Devon acoustic duo playing top hits from the 90s & 00s.

£2 on the door, cash or card. Please call the B-Bar on 01752 545111 if you would like to book a table.

Join Logan McKillop and Caleb Tomlinson, two singer-songwriters from Northern Canada, for their performance at B-Bar.

Logan McKillop is a folk/roots singer-songwriter and storyteller from the prairies of Canada, now living in Whitehorse, Yukon. Equally skilled as a wordsmith and a guitarist, each song is an invitation into the best of both worlds. McKillop was a full-time troubadour from 2015–2020, touring extensively to promote his two full-length albums Prairie Sky and Anchorless.

With tens of thousands of touring kilometres behind him, he has performed across Canada, Europe, and the UK. He is once again on the road in support of his new full-length album Prisoner of the Highway, set for release in the summer of 2026, with tour dates across Canada, the UK, and Ireland.

Caleb Tomlinson performs beautifully crafted and lyrically driven americana and roots music.

With songs distinctly rooted in place, his engaging performance and storytelling transports the audience intothe landscapes and seasons of northern and western Canada, creating an unforgettable live show.

He released his debut EP, Solstice, in 2024 and has been performing throughout western Canada since, including performances at the Edmonton Fringe Festival, Atlin Arts & Music Festival, and Breakout West.

Together, McKillop and Tomlinson promise a night of well-honed musicianship and masterful storytelling, for an evening you won't want to miss