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Online bookings close at noon the day before a performance, but don't worry if you're late in securing your tickets as you can still buy them on the door on the night. You can also phone 01728 861101 or pop in to see us before the gig to secure your tickets.
When a gig is fully booked, we will always put this information on this page.
If you pay for tickets online, you should receive a receipt detailing your transaction.
Please note: You will not receive e-tickets or hard copy tickets. Simply state your name at the door of the gig as we keep a full record of online ticket sales, and you will be given access.

Have any questions? Call us on 01728 861101 or email [email protected]

Unfortunately, we are unable to refund any tickets after orders have been placed.

Upcoming gigs in 2026:

Friday 18 September 2026
The Horn Factory ‘Spectacular Big Band Jazz Returns.”

A welcome return for this excellent jazz collective. Since 1998, Horn Factory have been bringing together 18 of the top musicians in the area to create their own brand of fast moving, hard hitting, toe tapping contemporary jazz. They play a wide range of contemporary big band jazz music from composers including Buddy Rich, Bob Mintzer, James Morrison, Sammy Nestico and Gordon Goodwin, among others. They also play big arrangements of music normally associated with smaller groups, including music from the likes of Chick Corea and Horace Silver. Most of the numbers have been composed in the last 15 years, bringing the big band genre right up to date with music that absolutely crackles with energy.

Tickets in advance £12. On the door £14
Doors open 7.30pm
Bar available
Gig starts 8pm

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Saturday 17 October 2026
James Dixon ‘“Melodic, soulful and simply beautiful” - BBC Introducing

James Dixon is an emerging songwriter self-described as Anglo-Celtic Soul. He fuses the transatlantic folk-blues of the 60s/70s revival with the power and dirt of the grunge and rock he was raised on. Luther Dickinson (North Mississippi Allstars) described him as a “genuine Troubadour straight out of the old school”. Earning a reputation as a deeply passionate performer Seasick Steve called him simply “the best support act I’ve ever had.”
The songs James writes can tell narrow stories of immediate experience and the minor interactions between people and the natural world or give sweeping and sharp commentaries on the social and political picture. Whatever he writes about, it will always, as a rule, truthfully express his spirit, or be discarded.
His guitar style has been described as “red in tooth and claw” and vocals as “powerful...gentle when needed”, the depth and meaning of his songs shines through from his years of experience of playing in public
Born and raised in Suffolk (attending school with Ed Sheeran), James started playing in the Debenham area and was inspired by local guitarist, the late Ian ‘Manny’ Mantel. In fact, he played at Manny’s tribute evening a few years ago in the Community Centre.
James moved to Exeter for a period, attending Topsham folk club regularly then moved to Cornwall 10 years ago which is where he started a career as full time performing musician. He is a mainstay on the Cornish circuit being called “an icon of the scene” by Cornish Gig Guide. Invited to support Mad Dog McCrae, Toby Lee, Chris Wood and more he went on European tour with Seasick Steve in 2022 and again in 2024 he is building a name for himself in the UK national circuit. Spring 2025 James supported Wille and the Bandits.
“A soul brother......got his fingers in the mud” - Seasick Steve

Tickets in advance £12. On the door £14
Doors open 8.00pm
Bar available
Gig starts 8.30pm

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Our postcode is IP14 6BL

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Ample Free Parking and Deben bar open pre-gig.

Fancy a bite to eat?
Dine at the Deben is open Friday evenings (until 8pm)
available in the Deben Lounge pre-gig
(enter via the main entrance)
Serving days and times can vary, so please check ahead

For further information or ticket queries please contact us -
[email protected]
or telephone us on 01728 861101

Any suggestions you have for future live music, please contact Steve Robbins - [email protected]