A return to one of my favourite venues. The Thatch Inn, Croyde. This pub is so friendly and I am always moved by their hospitality and amazing welcome.

 I will be playing a solo gig on the 5th of December in the beautiful surroundings of The Yarde Orchard Cafe Bar. This is a small, intimate venue perched on the side of the Tarka Trail. Gig starts about 8:30 p.m. Click on picture or text for more detail Yarde Orchard Yarde Orchard, East Yarde Petersmarland Torrington Devon EX38 8QA United Kingdom

  A solo gig at The Seagate Hotel, Appledore on the 28th November. A beautiful hostlery overlooking the estuary. A great setting for songs of the sea, the past and the heart.

The Seagate Hotel

Appledore, 

EX39 1QS

  I will be playing a solo gig on the 13th of November at The Castle Inn, Combe Martin. Real home territory.

The Castle Inn
High Street
Combe Martin
Devon
EX34 0HS

Tel (01271) 883706

27th September 2009. I will be playing a solo gig at The Thatch 14 Hobbs Hill, Croyde, Braunton - 01271 890349

Solo gig at Hunters' Inn, Heddons Mouth set in the beautiful Exmoor countryside. Starts about 9:00 pm. Free entry.

 10th-16th August 2009

  I will be playing with my band 'Babelfish' on Saturday the 11th of July at The Coach and Horses in Appledore.

Starts about 9ish, stops when we fall over.

The Coach and Horses,

5 Market Street,

Appledore,

North Devon.

   22nd June 2009.

Solo gig at Lillico's in Barnstaple. Also on the bill are Pete Bruntnell and Otis Gibbs

Lillico's, The Square Barnstaple, Devon, UK  

I will be playing a solo gig at Woody Bay station at 3:15p.m on the 14th June as part of the Lynton and Lynmouth music festival

 I will be performing a solo gig at Appledore's Visual Festival at the Coach and Horses. 8pm onwards. Free entry.  The Coach and Horses, 5 Market Street, Appledore, Devon, EX39 1PW

Click on image for details of the festival.

  Will be playing a solo gig at Mr. Wolfs in Bristol. A fabulous music venue. Playing with a few other singer songwriters from Bristol.  There will be fliers being distributed in and around Bristol for the gig. Please keep your eye out for them. x

33 St. Stephen Street  Bristol

Tel 0117 927 3221

 I will be performing a solo set at The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington as part of the Speed the Plough benefit gig.              Starts around 8:00 p.m

The Gallery Session

I will be supporting Les Barker in the Queen's Theatre Gallery 8th April 2009. Les Barker writes strange poems. He originates from Manchester, but has now adopted the Welsh as his own! He was an accountant before he became a professional idiot. He's written 73 books, which sell in large numbers at his gigs because people don't quite believe what they've just heard. His poems have spawned a number of folk heroes: Jason and the Arguments, Cosmo the Fairly Accurate Knife Thrower, Captain Indecisive and Spot of the Antarctic, to name but two. Be prepared to laugh until you cry! Could he be the next poet laureate?!

    Another acoustic Thursday evening gig at the wonderful Eclectick Bar on Fore Street, Ilfracombe.

A lovely bar with cocktails, tapas and beer. Very chilled out atmosphere. Live music every Thursday.

   I will be supporting 'The Sum Of'' at Bar 35 in Bude, Cornwall on Saturday 28th Feb.

An intimate solo gig at The Focsle, Combe Martin seafront on the 23rd January.  

Again, performing with my band Babelfish. 8ish kick off. Free entry

Lundy Island folk festival. Runs from Saturday 4th October to Tusday the 7th.

Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September

3 weather secure stages (theatre, pavilion & marquee), ocean views, local ales & ciders, trade stalls and festival food.

This year we welcome back some old friends, alongside exciting new talent who continue to stretch the boundaries of folk music. The line-up for Saturday and Sunday features...

Melanie, Bellowhead, Eddi Reader, Trans-Global Underground, Tarras , John Tams and Barry Coope, Devon Sproule Band, Last Night’s Fun, Bella Hardy Trio, Annabelle Chvostek Trio, Jim Moray, Chris Millington, Steve Tilston, Debby McClatchy, Dragonsfly, The Dambuskers, The Singing Sous Chefs, Jenna, Fiddlebix,, M’Larkey , Wing and a Prayer

Friday Night, Pavilion - Free
Open to limited numbers, this is a showcase for well known North Devon songwriters, traditional musicians and new wave folk. The evening features:
Tom and Barbara Brown
Al and Pam Cruse
Ian Hudson
Martyn Babb
and special guest Jez Lowe

I will be playing at the fantastic Bideford Folk Festival this year. Times and dates to be announced. Watch this space.............

Hi ! welcome to BIRDMAN 2008, North Devon's premier family fun event to be held on Ilfracombe Pier on SUNDAY 3rd AUGUST 2008. We'll be adding news of what's happening in 2008 as and when we know about it. A summary of BIRDMAN 2007 follows:- Well, after a disastrous summer, the sun finally shone and the sky was blue on the day that really counted. Crowds thronged the Pier. Ilfracombe had reportedly never been as busy for 40 years!!! The event comprised the BIRDMAN contest, in which daring entrants launched themselves from the Pier with their home made flying machines and silly costumes in an attempt to fly. The UK TEAM STRONGMAN COMPETITION featured those men you've seen on the telly. They pulled ships and lifted elephants (well, not literally) (www.teamstrongman.co.uk) - the event attracted numerous National level strongmen and one competitor who took part in the World Strongman Championship !! On the TRUCK STOP STAGE, 11 bands / artists of different genres played their way. Our BIG SCREEN, showing live footage of the bands, the STRONGMEN and the Birdman contestants was a real hit. A fantastic day out with 10 hours of almost non stop entertainment in a stunning setting.This non profit making event, raised about £10,000 for Charity and local good causes and was organised by Ilfracombe & District Round Table. BIG THANKS to all those that took part, organised the event, or just paid to get on the Pier for the day.

Watch this space for this year's bands, organised and promoted as ever by Ray Williams - First Step Management - rayatfirststep@yahoo.co.uk and www.myspace.com/themarlboroclub //The Chillis ~ Harry Munk Project ~ Crystal Arcade ~ The Tabloid Press Hip Route ~ Chris Millington ~ Falling Apart ~ The Yum Yums

I will be playing with my band 'Babelfish' at the Hatherleigh festival, North Devon. ‘Hatherleigh Festival is a really big, little Festival’, with a wonderful atmosphere, come and see for yourself. We look forward to seeing you. Claire Gladstone coordinator Box Office: 01837 810624 (from June 1st)

Come and celebrate my birthday. I will be performing with my band 'Babelfish' starts about 8ish. Free entry!!

   I will be playing a solo gig in the Crown, Lynton as part of the Llama music festival. Starts about 7:30. A few artists on including the fabulous Dan Arborise.

Playing an acoustic set at Damien Hurst's Restaraunt No 11, The Quay, Ilfracombe. Starts about 8:00p.m

Once again, a return to one of our favourite pubs. The Black Cock in Molland, near Soputh Molton, North Devon.

Playing with my band, Babelfish.

Kicks off about 8:00

I will be playing a solo gig in th fantastic North Bridge inn, North Bridge Inn. Starts at about 8:00
11 St. Davids Hill
Iron Bridge
Exeter
Devon
EX4 3RG

Beer, music and fun in the sun

Chris Millington and the band BABELFISH will be plaing on Monday, May 5th from 14:00-16:00

People from near and far come to enjoy what has to be the best entertainment and hospitality the region has to offer over the May Bank Holiday weekend.



Local Real Ale and Cider Bar
Free music all weekend
Entertainment for children
Barbeque
Craft stalls

Friday evening:
Real Ale bar open from 19:00
21:00-23:00 Live music in the Pavilion from Zamba

Saturday:
Real Ale bar open from midday
14:00-15:30 Spinlords of Spintania
15:45-16:45 The Holts
17:00-18:30 Pretty Jacks
20:00-20:50 Cablecar Catastrophe
21:00-21:50 Tabloid Press
22:15-23:00 Eat The TV

Sunday: Bands Day
Real Ale bar open from midday
13:00
14:00 Charles Bellamy
15:00 Hip Route
16:00 Tribal Brides
17:00 SnakebiteCyanide
18:00 Something Somethings
21:00-23:00 Jay Tamkin & The Crackers

Monday: Green Man Day
Real Ale bar open from midday
14:00-16:00 Babelfish
17:00-19:00 Douglas E Powell
20:00-22:00 Amy Newton

Booking is not necessary

The Wells Blues Jazz and Acoustic Festival

03 May 2008, 12:00
The Bishops Barn, Silver Street,, Wells, Southwest BA5
Cost :

I will be playing a solo set n the Bishops Barn on the 3rd of May about 8ish

The Wells Blues Jazz and Acousitic festival will be held on the May Day Bank Holiday weekend, in the Bishops Barn on May 4 and 5, with some acts poerforming on the Cathedral Green, Wells, during the May Fair on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6.

    Chris Millington will be playing with his band 'Babelfish' on Sunday 16th of March as part of the discovery day for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

For more info contact Linda Blanchard AONB manager 01237 423 655 or click on the AONB logo.

I will be playing a solo gig at the newly taken over Portsmouth Arms on the main road A377 in Umberleigh.

Gig starts about 8:00p.m. Free entry.

For more information contact The Portsmouth Arms, Burrington, Umberleigh, Devon, EX37 9ND

Tel: 01769 561117

 Playing with Babelfish. Starts about 8:00ish.  

Tyla (Dogs D'amour) +Chris Millington

07 Oct 2007, 20:00
The Marlborough Club, Ilfracombe, North Devon, Not Available , EX34 9NG
Cost : £6:00

Supporting Tyler from Dogs D’amour. Acoustic unplugged performance from American singer guitarist and song writer of 'Dogs Damour'  Tyla. including music from his back catalogue and storys of life on the road. Support by the superb Chris Millington!!

Dont miss this very special night advance tickets will be on sale end of August.

 I will be playing at Woody Bay Station, Parracombe, North Devon on the 29th/ 30th of September. Entry is free.

I will be supporting the fantastic Jim Moray at the Wheels Bar on Tuesday the 14th of August 8:00-11:00pm. Tickets are £6.

I will also be performing with my band 'Marisco' at the Blacksmiths Arms on Thursday 16th August.

  9th June The Queens in Lynton supporting Dan Arborise. Also playing at Woody Bay Station on the Saturday in the   afternoon about 1 o'clock.

 Speed the Plough 8. Benefit gig for Torrington Plough Arts Centre.

A diverse line-up includes Sir Psycho Sexy - the epitome of our young and old theme and guaranteed to raise the temperature with their rip roaring songs; Ellie Campbell - a superbly talented young singer/songwriter; Part of the Union - singer/songwriter Keith Somerville and Dave Clinch with some thought provoking songs; John Button - great R&B; The Immodium Jug Band - Chris Ayliffe's loose musical collective, recreating the street music of New Orleans with Blues, jazz songs, poetry & finger picking guitar; Chris Millington - multi-talented singer, songwriter and instrumentalist brings North Devon history to the fore with thought provoking, fiery folk; The Average Blues Band - storming blues with Mike, Clive, Kevin and friends .

Young and old join forces for the eighth incarnation of this Folk Fundraising Night with all artists giving their time freely to support The Plough.

Full £6.00    Concession £5.50    Supporter £5.00   

£15 Family(2 adults + up to 3 children)

 Great to be invited back to the Red Barn. Had a fantastic night last time!

Hope you can make it, look forward to seeing you there!

 Set in the beautiful Devon countryside near Braunton. Celebrate Summer with a day of live acoustic music and arts and craft stalls in the magical grounds of this Saxon settlement and glorious gardens.

Musical acts include Dave Little, Phil Taylor, Roger Cochran, M'Larkey, The Oggle Band and Chris Millington.

Tickets £8 and available from 01271814825.

Middle Marwood, Nr Braunton EX31 4EF.

I will be performing at the Blacksmith's Arms as part of Bideford Folk Festival 2006. I will be playing alongside Nick Wyke and Becky Driscoll and Emma and the Proffesor.

Supporting October. Free entry. Doors open at 8:00

"Electrifyingly arousing, sharply perceptive, and all round outstanding material from this fresh new talent", “Hotly tipped singer songwriter ‘October’ at 22 shows a musical depth and maturity beyond her years”

 A fantastic afternoon out. Beautiful views across Woolacombe. Climbing walls, Bungee jumping, swimming pools and fantastic surf.

                                                                    Playing with Dougie Powell from Stocks and Powell. Check them out at www.stocksandpowell.com

"As a performer she is lively and spirited, bouncing with energy, and her effervescence on stage is matched only by her bubbliness off it. However it is perhaps her voice that moves audiences the most.
It is rich and powerful, deep and mellow, pure and soulful."

Responses to the landscape

The Ariel Studios and North Devon Museum Services launch Responses to the Landscape, on the 10^th April. This joint project is funded by the North Devon Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty through their Countryside Agency Project Funding.

The website, website address, has six local walks within the Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty; each walk has a printable map and leads you to a viewpoint. Each viewpoint has a downloadable soundtrack provided by six local contributors.

The Ariel Studios created the six audio pieces, lasting between 5 – 10mins that attempt to capture the essence of the North Devon countryside. Contributors were asked to select a location significant to them and create a personal response to it.

Local poet Sam Smith recites his poetry inspired by Ilfracombe, folk artist Chris Millington creates a musical response to Rapparee Bay and naturalist, Trevor Beer, provides his thoughts on North Devon. Whilst the Mortehoe shepherd, David Kennard, talks about his special place Morte Point; geologist Kester Webb imparts his knowledge of Combe Martin and Recyc (North Devon Young Peoples Junk Band) describe The River Taw through sound.

Responses to the Landscape is a pilot for a wider web-based resource, which aims to encourage people to explore and appreciate North Devon.

Please join us at The Ariel Studios, Mullacott, on the 10^th April between 3pm and 4pm to hear extracts from some of the contributors’ pieces. Light refreshments will be provided.

 St. Patrick's Night gig. Free entry (as far as I'm aware)

Couple of different performances throughout the evening, should be a quality Guinness fueled knees up.

Sorry about the late notice. What a privelidge to support these guys. On stage at 9:00pm.

Click on the poster for more details of the gig!

.The Plough Arts Centre annual benefit gig. Several artists to appaer including Gan Amin, High Tide, The Howlin' Wilsuns,  The Immodium Jug Band, Chris Millington and The Dambuskers.Should be an excellent evening judging by past experience!

For preview visit www.northdevongazette.co.uk/northdevongazette/whatson/story.aspx?brand=NDGOnline&category=whatsonmisc&tBrand=devon24&tCategory=whatsonndga&itemid=DEED11%20Jan%202006%2011%3A14%3A26%3A117

Dj's Sports Bar, Cooper Street, Bideford. 9.00 onwards.

Free entry.

Club Phoenix, Ilfracombe. 8p.m   £3 on the door.

Food Fighters and Chris Millington.

Marlborough Club, Ilfracombe. 8.00 Free entry. Supporting Mohair.