Totnes Hotness #16
The Totnes Hotness is a regular MONTHLY celebration of rhythm, rhyme, and raw talent. Showcasing rappers, singers, beatmakers, DJs, and dancers
Wednesday 2nd December 2026 | 8pm
James Yorkston
James Yorkston is a singer-songwriter and author from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland. Since 2001, he has released a series of acclaimed albums on Domino Records and toured them worldwide.
Thursday 3rd December 2026 | 7:30pm
Moriaty
Expect huge riffs, pounding drums, dirty blues, alternative rock and plenty of swagger from a band who are always completely at home on the Barrel House stage.
Friday 4th December 2026 | 7:30pm
The Cabarats
Blending Balkan and Middle Eastern influences with reggae, ska, dub, psychedelia and seriously infectious grooves, The Cabarats have built a reputation for exhilarating live shows that refuse to sit neatly in any one genre.
Saturday 5th December 2026 | 8pm
Martin Harley
For three decades, Martin Harley has captivated audiences worldwide, recording albums in Texas, Nashville, and Wales. His spellbinding slide guitar style and ability to blend Americana, Blues, and Folk have earned him acclaim, including nominations for the Americana Music Awards Instrumentalist of the Year and Best Acoustic Blues Artist.
Sunday 6th December 2026 | 7:30pm
Beans On Toast
Celebrated folk troubadour Beans on Toast makes a return visit to THE BARREL HOUSE BALLROOM as part of his annual winter tour. Part concert, part gathering, every Beans on Toast show is a unique evening of songs and stories.
Thursday 10th December 2026 | 7:30pm
Paprika Presents – Let’s Dance!
Paprika are back in the ballroom after a summer of garden parties, with a whole load of fun for you all. A classic combo of a fully decked out ballroom with the usual paprika spice, young DJs with a focus on vinyl and u and music that you can feel in ya soul!
Friday 11th December 2026 | 8pm-1am
Out of Office! The Big Christmas Party
It's the last big Friday before Christmas, the out-of-office is ON and we're throwing one gloriously cheesy, feel-good Christmas party! Featuring High Fashion Technique on the decks, serving up a fabulous festive mash-up of Disco Classics, Dancefloor Bangers, Christmas Cheese & Guilty Pleasures!
Friday 18th December 2026 | 8pm-12am
BOB presents Bob’s FleXmas Special II
After the roaring success of the last Christmas party, Bob is teaming up again with local house heroes Flex for Bob’s 12th Birthday bash. Come join in the festive fun with your favourite DJs on rotation until 1am, this is sure to be a proper Xmas banger!!
Saturday 19th December 2026 | 8pm-1am
Shovel Dance COllective
Shovel Dance Collective's practice has emerged as a patchwork of fragments, traditional material sewn together and embroidered with their own ever deepening group improvisations, explorations of field recordings, and concrète style tape manipulation.
Friday 19th February 2027 | 7:30pm
Nerina Pallot
Whether performing at the Royal Albert Hall or in a village hall somewhere off the M1, Pallot brings the same combination of emotional honesty, razor-sharp wit and world-class songwriting that has made her one of Britain’s most enduring independent artists.
Friday 26th February 2027 | 7:30pm
My New Band Believe
On Rough Trade Records, this is a new rock band formed by the bassist and vocalist from Black Midi. Cameron Picton and his bandmates practiced an explosive form of musical world-building, weaving complex storytelling through thrilling passages of controlled chaos.
Sunday 21st March 2027 | 7:30pm
Man of the World – The Music of Peter Green
Always a sell out so get your tickets early! Celebrating the life and music of Peter Green, founder of the original Fleetwood Mac. Guitarist Remi Harris will be joined by a full band to perform music from throughout Peter Green's career.
Saturday 3rd April 2027 | 7:30pm
Jah Wobble and the Invaders of the Heart
Combining reggae, fusion and punk, Jah Wobble has entranced with his hypnotic bass riffs for over four decades as one of Britain’s most distinct bass players.
Friday 8th April 2027 | 7:30pm
Flook
The Iconic Anglo-Irish band come to Totnes for a special intimate concert. After more than 30 years Flook show no sign of letting up in their brilliance, their dynamism, or their inventive flair.
Saturday 17th April 2027 | 7:30pm
Jo Bell & Martin Figura
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #7
Rachel Clyne & Nick Degg
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #6
Robert Garnham & Rory Cunningham
Fourteen of the UK's top poets take the guise of seven top podcasts. Hosted by Matt Harvey and Julie Mullen during lockdown of 2021
The Word Cafe X TBHB | Podcast #5
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