Wren Music ‘Shore to Shore’ folk concerts with Newfoundland folk singer, songwriter and musician Jim Payne

Posted on 19th October, 2025

Devon folk music charity Wren Music are holding a series of four ‘Shore to Shore’ folk concerts in the county, with Newfoundland folk singer, songwriter and musician Jim Payne. 

 

As well as being one of the province’s most prolific songwriters, Jim is also a leading performer, collector and producer of traditional Newfoundland music. Jim will be joined by Wren Music’s Marilyn Tucker and Paul Wilson to present a concert exploring the links between Devon and Newfoundland. Expect hearty choruses, stomping tunes, poignant ballads and a whole lot of history - and probably some display dancing! Instruments will include 4-stop melodeon, guitars, accordions and tambourine. The concerts are in Appledore, Teignmouth, Barnstaple, and Crediton, with an additional short appearance at the Wren Folk Club in Okehampton. The concerts in Appledore and Barnstaple are supported by the Devonshire Association and National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Full details:

Thursday 30 October

St Mary’s Hall, Appledore

7.30 – 9.30pm concert (doors 7pm)

Tickets £12/£8

Book here Wren Music Presents: Shore To Shore | Wren Music

 

Sunday 2 November

Teign Room, Teignmouth Museum

Afternoon concert 2.30pm – 4.30pm (doors 2.00pm)

Tickets £12/£8

Booking here Wren Music Presents: Shore To Shore | Wren Music

Monday 3 November

Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street

Lunchtime concert 1pm – 2.15pm (doors 12.30pm)

Tickets £8/£5

Booking details here Shore to Shore - Devon & Newfoundland Songs from Jim Payne with Wren Music

 

Thursday 6 November

Jim Payne short guest spot

Wren Music Folk Club - Plume of Feathers, Okehampton

8pm – 10pm

Entry by donation/collection – no booking

 

Sunday 9 November

Crediton Library, Belle Parade

2.30pm – 4.30pm (doors 2pm)
Tickets £10

Booking here What's On - Libraries Unlimited