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SUMMARY:Slo County Stumblers
DESCRIPTION:The SLO County Stumblers are an energetic American string band based in California’s Central Coast. The band features fiddler Casy Meikle\, guitarist David Baine\, banjo player Daniel Bohlman\, and banjo builder Jerry James on bass. The band formed in 2018 when Meikle returned to California after several years in Middle Tennessee where he became steeped in the region’s musical traditions\, traveling extensively with a variety of Southern string bands and with buckdancer Thomas Maupin. The Stumblers play hard-driving old time fiddle tunes and spirited songs\, heavily influenced by the golden-era string bands of the 1920s and 30s. Their performance is filled with humorous stories and banter and is guaranteed to get feet moving across the dance floor. \nIn the short time since the band’s formation\, the Stumblers have been hard at work\, performing at a variety of folk and bluegrass festivals\, square dances\, oldtime fiddler’s conventions\, as well as hosting the annual Pozo Oldtime Music Gathering. Each member contributes a unique role\, educating and sharing their love of traditional music and craft. \n“The SLO County Stumblers are an explosive and electrifying old-time string band in the purest sense. They knocked me on my ass the first time I heard them. They’ve got it…the ever-elusive “it” that you’ll find in the string bands of old and in a handful of modern string bands that are deeply in love with old-time music. The Stumblers are high-energy\, tight-as-hell\, fun\, driving\, and equally at home with scorching fiddle tunes AND the classic old-time song repertoire. Their soul-stirring vocals\, killer clawhammer\, booming bass\, and ripping rhythm guitar will make you beg these words when you hear them: please don’t stop!!!!” \n–David Bragger\, Old Time Tiki Parlor \n“Old Time is alive and well in the hands of SLO County Stumblers who bring the drive and grit stringband music deserves. They strike the perfect balance of taking the music seriously without taking themselves too seriously. It’s clear they have a rollicking good time playing with each other. Lend your ears a spell and good times will ensue.“ \n-Brad Kolodner\, Folk Alley and Bluegrass Country Radio
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/slo-county-stumblers
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:Charity Quiz Night for Independent Arts
DESCRIPTION:With prizes aplenty and various alcoholic incentives throughout the evening\, expect challenging but fun rounds on various topics devised by quizmaster Paul Armfield\, including two music rounds performed live by the wonderfully entertaining Ventnor Darlings duo. You’ll have loads of fun raising money for a very worthy cause: \nIndependent Arts – Transforming Lives Through Creativity \nFounded in 1987\, Independent Arts is a pioneering Isle of Wight charity dedicated to improving wellbeing\, reducing social isolation\, and enhancing quality of life through the arts. \nAt the heart of its work is the belief that creativity can bring people together\, build confidence\, and support mental and emotional health across all ages and backgrounds. \nCreative Health & Wellbeing \nIndependent Arts delivers a wide range of arts-based programmes designed to support wellbeing. These include visual arts\, music\, movement\, and creative workshops that encourage self-expression while providing vital social connection. \nTheir activities are particularly impactful for: \nOlder people and care home residents\nIndividuals experiencing loneliness or isolation\nPeople with disabilities or mental health challenges \nThrough initiatives like Workshops for Wellbeing\, the charity reaches thousands of participants each year\, helping unlock creativity\, stimulate memory\, and improve overall happiness and health. \nExtensive Community Reach \nThe charity runs around 25 weekly workshops across the Island\, both at its Creative Hub in Newport and in community settings such as schools and care homes. \nIts work extends into: \nSchools and youth programmes\nFamily-friendly creative sessions\nOutreach projects in rural and urban communities \nThese programmes are designed to be inclusive and accessible\, often free or low-cost\, ensuring that as many Islanders as possible can take part. \nSupporting Young People \nIndependent Arts has delivered targeted projects for young people\, using creativity to build confidence\, skills\, and connections to the Island’s landscape and heritage. \nFor example\, collaborative projects like public murals have helped young participants explore their environment\, develop artistic skills\, and feel a sense of ownership and pride in their community. \nCelebrating Creativity Across Generations \nA key strength of Independent Arts is its intergenerational work. From young people to care home residents\, the charity brings together diverse groups through shared creative experiences. \nTheir exhibitions—often showcasing work created in workshops—highlight the talent and voices of participants\, reinforcing the idea that creativity is for everyone\, at any stage of life. \nEvents\, Exhibitions & Cultural Contribution \nThrough exhibitions\, festivals\, and community collaborations (such as involvement in initiatives like The Big Draw)\, Independent Arts plays a vital role in the Island’s cultural life. \nTheir Creative Hub in Newport acts as a welcoming space where people can: \nTake part in workshops\nView community artwork\nConnect with others through shared creative experiences\nA Lasting Impact \nOverall\, Independent Arts has made a profound contribution to the Isle of Wight by: \nReducing loneliness and social isolation\nImproving mental health and wellbeing\nCreating accessible opportunities for creativity\nStrengthening community connections\nCelebrating local voices and talent \nTheir work demonstrates how the arts can be a powerful tool for positive social change—bringing people together\, inspiring confidence\, and enriching lives across the Island.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/charity-quiz-night-for-independent-arts
LOCATION:Island Sailing Club\, 70 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Music,Quiz
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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SUMMARY:Strange Young Alien - Bid from The Monochrome Set in conversation with acoustic songs
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Here  \nFor over four decades\, Bid has crafted lyrics that are witty\, elusive\, and quietly unsettling. If you’ve ever wondered what might inspire a line like “Every night at sleepy time / I hang my skin out on the line\,” this is your chance to explore the answer—or at least venture deeper into the mystery. \nDrawing on his remarkable book Strange Young Alien\, Bid reflects on a life shaped by travel\, music\, and unexpected transformation. Part memoir\, the book traces his childhood in India and the Himalayas\, his adventures within the British music industry\, and the near-fatal aneurysm in 2010 that profoundly altered his brain—and his creative process. In its wake emerged what Bid calls “the Creature\,” an artistic other self that challenges the very idea of authorship. \nExpect intriguing and often darkly amusing stories: the haircut that sparked “Letter from Viola\,” the supermarket worker behind “The Cosmonaut\,” and the unsettling figures linked to “Reach for Your Gun” and “Hello\, Save Me.” Yet the more Bid reveals\, the more his work resists simple explanation. \nAlongside these reflections\, Bid will perform a selection of songs in a stripped-back acoustic setting\, offering a fresh perspective on his distinctive catalogue—where sharp humour meets exotic imagery and a uniquely philosophical edge. \nLong admired by fellow musicians—famously including Johnny Marr and Morrissey—Bid remains one of the most original and enigmatic songwriters to emerge from the UK post-punk era. \nThis is more than a conversation or a reading; it’s an invitation into a creative mind where meaning is fluid\, inspiration is unpredictable\, and the boundary between artist and art begins to blur.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/11455
LOCATION:Ventnor Arts Club\, 13 High Street\, Ventnor\, PO38 1RZ
CATEGORIES:Author talk,Music,Poetry
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