# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Talking Spirits
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Talking Spirits is a unique group of musicians with diverse backgrounds and influences. They blend world music, folk music, jazz and Anglo-Caribbean rhythms, inspired by different musical traditions.

James Lascelles, keys, dulcimer, melodica and assorted percussion
Richard Bailey, drums
Tim Herniman, sax and violin
Michael Bailey, bass

The band's 2023 album Hands is here on Bandcamp.
https://talkingspirits.bandcamp.com/album/hands

Reviews of it have said:
” A record that mixes folk, world music, jazz and Anglo-Caribbean music and which makes life sing.” Le Soir
“Each song flows quietly on tribal beats and a theme that Lascelles then fills with special sounds from his keyboard.” Luminous Dash
“You’re dealing with a group of very talented musicians who, seasoned as they are, know almost perfect music to make.” Rootstime
“Talking spirits, hands that are ready for a levitation with sometimes a South American rhythmic touch and you have a few defining ingredients of this very melodic disc, which still surprises with the sparkling elaboration of the themes.” Jazz & Mo

Doors and bar open at 7pm

Tickets £15 full price, £10 or £7 if you prefer. Please pay what you can. Book at wegottickets.com/ashburtonarts (+10% fee) or email boxoffice@ashburtonarts.org.uk to reserve and pay on the door. 
Ashburton Arts Centre: always three prices – please pay what you can.

See Access, Tickets & Finding Us for more about why there are three ticket prices, plus other useful info about coming to events at Ashburton Arts Centre:
https://ashburtonarts.org.uk/access-booking-tickets-parking-finding-us/ 
Level access from street
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newton-abbot/talking-spirits/200029934582734
- **Event Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Newton Abbot
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Ashburton Arts Centre
- **lat**: 50.5148952
- **long**: -3.7568097
- **full address**: Ashburton Arts Centre, 15 West Street,Newton Abbot, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Talking Spirits being held?
  - **A:** Talking Spirits takes place on Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 24 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Ashburton Arts Centre, 15 West Street,Newton Abbot, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Talking Spirits?
  - **A:** Talking Spirits is organized by Ashburton Arts Centre.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Talking Spirits is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newton Abbot, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Talking Spirits sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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