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SUMMARY:NEWBERRY & VERCH
DESCRIPTION:Internationally celebrated transatlantic duo Joe Newberry and April Verch bring their rich blend of Appalachian and Canadian folk traditions to Medina Bookshop on Sunday 6th September at 7pm. \nHailing from the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina\, Joe Newberry is a renowned old-time banjo player\, singer\, and songwriter whose deep\, soulful voice and masterful musicianship have made him a favourite on the American roots music scene. A longtime champion of traditional Southern music\, Joe’s performances are steeped in the stories\, rhythms\, and spirit of the American South. \nFrom Ottawa Valley in Canada\, April Verch is one of the world’s leading exponents of Canadian fiddle traditions. Raised in a region famed for its distinctive fiddle style and stepdancing heritage\, she combines dazzling fiddle playing\, expressive vocals\, and champion-level stepdancing in performances full of vitality and charm. Her music draws on generations of rural Canadian tradition while bringing a fresh and contemporary energy to the stage. \nTogether\, Newberry and Verch create an unforgettable evening of toe-tapping fiddle tunes\, old-time melodies\, heartfelt ballads\, and captivating storytelling — a joyful musical journey across the folk traditions of North America. \nSunday 6th September\, 7pm\nTickets: £15
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/newberry-verch
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:ANTON RIPATTI Performs 'A Tribute to the Original IOW Festivals' and 'Babakamusic'
DESCRIPTION:Born and raised in the industrial Russian city of Perm at the base of the Ural mountains\, Anton heard only glimpses of the classics of rock that we take for granted\, he says ‘The first thing I did when I discovered internet in 1997 was that: I found the guy somewhere in Poland who was selling a pirate VHS concerts and he sent to me Hendrix Isle of Wight. I don’t think anyone in Perm besides me knew who Hendrix was at the time. As for me\, I found out about him purely by chance: during my first trip to St. Petersburg earlier that year\, I bought a music instruction book at a shop that came with an audio cassette. I bought it simply because the cover featured some guy with an electric guitar. It turned out to be the sheet music for “Are You Experienced?” That cassette probably had the biggest influence on my life. And as it happened\, the videotape by polish guy also included a bonus—Miles Davis’s concert at the Isle of Wight Festival! That was how I first discovered who Miles was!’  \n As a tribute to this formative experience the first half of his Medina Bookshop show will be a performance of songs performed at the original 68/69/70 IOW Festivals in his inimitable\, unpredictable style \nThe second half of the evening will be given over to Babakamusic\, a surreal\, genre-blending live performance that merges music\, theatrical absurdity\, visual storytelling\, and dynamic lighting into a one-of-a-kind experience. The show draws from jazz\, experimental blues\, psychedelic folk\, dark cabaret and clownery to lead the audience through a humorous and emotional sonic tale. Each show features dynamic stage presence\, multilingual vocals\, shadow-play and lighting design reminiscent of a Lynchian dreamscape. It’s part cabaret\, part concert\, part light-theatre\, and 100% immersive.
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/anton-ripatti-performs-a-tribute-to-the-original-iow-festivals-and-babakaband
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:PETUNIA
DESCRIPTION:Step into an evening of rich storytelling and spellbinding song as the enigmatic singer-songwriter Petunia brings a rare solo performance to Medina Bookshop. \nBlending elements of folk\, country\, ragtime and old-time roots\, Petunia’s music feels both timeless and refreshingly original—like a late-night radio broadcast drifting in from another era. With a voice that can shift from tender and intimate to wild and weathered\, and lyrics full of wit\, longing and unexpected turns\, every song is its own small world. \nExpect tales of love and loss\, strange journeys and beautiful misadventures\, all delivered with charm\, humour and a touch of the surreal. In the cosy\, book-lined setting of Medina Bookshop\, this promises to be a truly immersive and memorable night—part concert\, part storybook\, and wholly unique. \nCome along\, settle in\, and let Petunia carry you somewhere else for a while. \nPetunia is more than just an entertainer\, he’s a modern musical enigma.  Imagine that David Lynch and Nick Cave had a hillbilly baby\, that yodeled… or Tom Waits meets Elvis at Woody Guthrie’s hobo junction.  This is just one way of describing the man known simply as Petunia.  He’s an adventure seeker\, a poker player\, and a mysterious stranger.  He’s been referred to as “The Savior of Country Music”\, and a man who exists in a different era\, bringing the past forth as something new to be celebrated and not forgotten.  \nPetunia grew up in rural Quebec\, in exactly the sort of surroundings that a country musician would find idyllic\, with old dilapidated barns\, secret forts\, and acres of unspoiled land.  As an adult\, the wandering spirit took a firm hold on his life\, so he set out on the road\, playing every major street corner across Canada and throughout the NYC subway system\, before graduating to full fledged touring musician.  When he’s not on the road playing shows\, Petunia is also involved in the theatre world; building side projects\, writing scores\, acting\, or collaborating with theatre artists.  He currently resides in Vancouver BC\, and works with several sets of sidemen across Canada\, the US and Europe in addition to his own Vancouver based band\, The Vipers. A restless wanderer\, a musical historian\, and a quirky yet amazing talent\, Petunia is simply a Canadian treasure joining the greats from north of the 49th. \nA poem by Al Mader describing Petunia: \nRazor sharp hombre\nall snake eyes and boxcars\nsteals a kiss from a raven-haired\nflapper – slips out the side window\nof a 1920s speakeasy\nOut fleet foots a flat foot\nhops a train to\nBuddy Bolden’s tombstone\nwins some horseflesh playing\nhigh stud – pitches camp\nbeneath a prairie sky\nwatched over by a full moon\nand a lovesick coyote\nhowling for mercy…
URL:https://medinabookshop.com/event/petunia
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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