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SUMMARY:Teilhard Frost (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:“Teilhard Frost is a multi-instrumentalist\, specializing in traditional fiddle tunes\, with a particular interest in the Appalachian Mountains.\nHe has spent the last eighteen years touring with critically acclaimed band Sheesham\, Lotus and ‘Son. This trio is currently working with Hezekiah Proctor and the Hash House Serenaders. \nIn 2018\, Teilhard joined forces with musician and engineer Jason Mercer. Together they have created award winning soundtracks for film and advertising. Frost Mercer released The Os Project\, an EP of quasi AfroBeat style dance music based on early banjo tunes and Baritone Saxophone riffs. In the spring of 2024 Frost Mercer opened for Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn. \nTeilhard’s next solo album is scheduled for release this June 2024. ‘Four and Twenty Blackbirds Dancing on a Deer Skin’\, an album of traditional fiddle and banjo tunes\, harmonica bits and ballads. \nLiving on Wolfe Island\, he makes banjos\, supper\, and his bed.“ \n“An accomplished singer and multi-instrumentalist\, Teilhard captures the spirit of the old-time music better than anyone I know. He is a natural born entertainer who’s stage presence is a joyful experience!”\n–Rick Ceballos\, Artistic Director\, Champlain Valley Folk Festival\, Vermont\, USA \n 
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/teilhard-frost-byob
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:Winter Wilson (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:When Mike Harding dubbed Winter Wilson as one of the hardest working duos on the circuit\, he’d clearly done his homewor​k. UK based\, Kip Winter and Dave Wilson have performed in Germany\, Australia\, Spain\, Canada\, Belgium and New Zealand. They’ve released a string of critically acclaimed albums\, one of the highlights being Live & Unconventional. The live album\, recorded on tour and at Cropredy Festival ​(video here) ​ with folk rock icons Fairport Convention. The reviews were exceptional:- \n“If you need evidence of just how special the duo Winter Wilson is\, then Live & Unconventional delivers in abundance.” ​Steve Caseman\, RnR magazine \n“This is a brilliant\, exceptionally well-recorded live album that really does convince that Kip and Dave are well and truly at the top of their game.” D​avid Kidman\, Living Tradition Magazine. \nIt is in live performance where these two really excel. Kip Winter and Dave Wilson bring a sense of intimacy to every venue\, blending superb\, often hard-hitting original songs\, stunning harmonies and musicianship with sometimes hilarious humour and tales of life on the road. Kip (vocals\, accordion\, guitar\, flute) ​”simply has a voice to die for” (​ John Roffey\, Maverick Magazine)\, whilst Dave (vocals\, guitar and banjo) is now rightly recognized as being amongst the top tier of British songwriters\, with his songs sung in folk clubs across the UK and beyond. Together\, their voices are sublime. \n​“In 30 years of listening to folk music\, I have never heard two voices blend so perfectly.” ​(David Aird\, Chairman\, Glenfarg Folk Club) \nYou will laugh; you may cry. You will certainly want to see them again!
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/winter-wilson-byob
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:Christina Alden & Alex Patterson (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:Rich with intertwining harmony\, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song-writing style that is both delicate and moving\, their music is deeply inspired by the world around them\, with a keen environmental eye\, crafting stories with the natural world at its heart\, reflecting on the relationship between humans and the wild. \nThey have toured extensively in the UK and Europe; including a twenty-three-date concert hall tour with Show of Hands (including Union Chapel and St David’s Hall Cardiff)\, a show at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall for Celtic Connections\, headline and main stage performances at some of the UK’s most prestigious folk festivals and performances in Norway\, Belgium\, France and Ireland. They have written and self-released four albums\, composed music for a BBC Radio 4 documentary series and have had over a million streams on Spotify. \n‘A bright\, lively collection of songs that plays so sweetly it evokes the sensation of a summer folk festival’ – The Guardian\n‘A milestone for contemporary folk songwriting’ – Bright Young Folk\n‘Gorgeous harmonies and lush melodies’ – BBC Countryfile
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/christina-alden-alex-patterson-byob
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:SOLD OUT!! Shades Of Ellington (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:Chris Jones: Drums \nTom Barker: Keyboards \nJon Thorne: Double Bass \nPlease bring your own refreshments
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/shades-of-ellington-byob
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:Lucy Kitchen (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:Lucy has something of the pre-raphaelite about her\, a wistful poise\, a classical grace\, a serene delicacy in her voice and delivery. Her songs are similarly ethereal\, haunting paeans to love\, longing\, loss\, the moon and the stars. Performed with an assured guitar style and a leisurely pace\, her live shows are to be cherished.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/lucy-kitchen-byob
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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DTSTAMP:20240314T154333Z
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SUMMARY:Rare Breeds Medicine Show (BYOB) SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:JC Grimshaw: Guitar\, mandolin\, banjo \nKathy Grimshaw: Fiddle \nDavid Godby: Fiddle\, banjo\, concertina \nPaul Armfield: Double bass
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/rare-breeds-medicine-show-byob
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:Larry John McNally (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:“Larry John McNally’s songs have the plainspoken eloquence of a Raymond Carver story with fluid\nguitar work that recalls Hendrix.” \nLarry John McNally’s career began in 1981 with the release of his debut album on Columbia Records. Perhaps best categorized as a “Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist”\, he calls his blend of literary lyrics and blues/folk/jazz guitar style\, “Folk-Hendrix”. He continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with his trio in clubs and concert venues from Tokyo to Kokomo. He is well-known in many circles as a songwriter’s songwriter. His moody\, guitar-driven\, lyrical\, thoughtful songs have been covered by artists from Don Henley (who rarely does outside songs) to Bonnie Raitt\, Rod Stewart\, Joe Cocker\, Jennifer Warnes\, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. LJM’s own recordings are coveted treasures among his devotees and delightful finds for those who happen upon them for the first time.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/larry-john-mcnally-byob
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240307T210000
DTSTAMP:20240304T155431Z
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SUMMARY:POSTIE TO PIRATE (SOLD OUT)
DESCRIPTION:Derrick Babington will be in conversation with his editor Pat Murgatroyd\, discussing and reading passages from his witty memoire of how a local postman became a high seas adventurer. Musical interludes will be provided by musician and folk singer John Hacker. \nTickets are £5\, refundable on the purchase of a book.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/postie-to-pirate
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Book Launch,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTAMP:20240115T131544Z
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SUMMARY:AAA Records presents Pete Astor with support from Andy Strickland (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:‘A songwriter who never falters and is maybe even getting better with age.’ All Music\n‘The master of less is more’ The Guardian\nPete Astor led Creation Records’ groups The Loft and The Weather Prophets\, writing songs\nand releasing records that helped define the sound of the label and the emerging Indie\ngenre. He has gone on to a lengthy solo career since then; writing\, recording and releasing\nmusic on a range of labels including Matador\, Heavenly\, Warp\, EMI and Fortuna Pop. Since\n2017 Astor has been signed to Tapete Records\, home to Robert Forster\, Lloyd Cole and\nComet Gain among many reputable others. He will be playing songs from his new record\,\nTall Stories & New Religions where he is re-visits and re-imagines his songs from throughout\nhis lengthy and estimable career.\nA lifetime of listening has led me to believe that Pete Astor’s songs would have always found\na way to reach an audience. If he’d been a Californian baby boomer\, he’d have ended up in\nthe Capitol Records building in Los Angeles\, laying down late-night grooves with the\nWrecking Crew for a largely-neglected\, slightly gloomy\, pop album that’d now be worth a\nfortune. If he’d been born into post-War Britain\, earnest girls in sweaters would’ve fallen in\nlove with him\, and his songs\, in Embassy-fogged folk clubs. – Danny Kelly\, NME
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/aaa-records-presents-pete-astor-with-support-from-andy-strickland-byob
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231221T200000
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SUMMARY:Shop\, drink and be merry with Medina Bookshop and Medina Community Choir
DESCRIPTION:Join us for carols\, mulled-wine and mince pies beneath the Christmas tree outside Rosalie’s at the bottom of Market Hill in Cowes. A chance to shop\, drink\, be merry and get truly in the Christmas spirit.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/shop-drink-and-be-merry-with-medina-bookshop-and-medina-community-choir
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fundraising,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231211T213000
DTSTAMP:20231206T143340Z
CREATED:20231126T114949Z
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SUMMARY:Django Cafe featuring David Hences SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT please phone the shop to put your name on reserves list 01983 300044 \nThe music and spirit of the Hot Club De France comes to Cowes for one night only. Featuring the virtuosic talents of Transylvanian violinist David Hences\, ably supporting by the two ‘Djangos’: JC Grimshaw and Hugo Boswell. \nTickets £12 \nBring your own refreshments.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/django-cafe-featuring-david-hences
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231127T213000
DTSTAMP:20230805T150024Z
CREATED:20230805T150024Z
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SUMMARY:Alan Clayson Sings Chanson (BYOB)
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Alan Clayson and keyboard player Andy Lavery\, has been on the road since 2011\, initially to tie-in with the most recent edition of Clayson’s Jacques Brel biography\, La Vie Boheme. Media coverage has been fulsome with phrases like ‘mesmerising’\, ‘a man possessed’\, ‘a wonderful evening by a master raconteur at the top of his game’. If much of the repertoire is from Brel’s portfolio\, Clayson delivers items by other chansonniers\, Gallic and English\, and ventures into curious but connected realms. Prefaced by a explanatory talk that is as entertaining as it is educational\, this show will appeal to both Brel devotees and those interested generally in Gallic culture.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/alan-clayson-sings-chanson-byob
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231113T210000
DTSTAMP:20231105T155118Z
CREATED:20230715T152528Z
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SUMMARY:RED SQWRL (bring your own bottle)
DESCRIPTION:Island band Red Sqwrl play laid back Country Blues with their own songs and a contemporary take on traditional material. Their style is steeped in the music of (mainly) pre-war blues musicians like Memphis Minnie\, Blind Boy Fuller\, the Mississippi Sheiks\, jug bands\, Tampa Red and too many others to name\, then filtered through Cale\, Cooder and the Dead.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/7418
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231106T213000
DTSTAMP:20230702T150707Z
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SUMMARY:Georgia Shackleton (bring your own bottle)
DESCRIPTION:Georgia takes great influence from the traditional singers of the East of England such as Harry Cox\, Walter Pardon and Phoebe Smith. Traditional material she performs often stems from her native East Anglia and her own compositions are often inspired by stories from the region and the areas unique\, compelling landscape. Her solo album\, ‘Harry’s Seagull’ is a celebration of East Anglian traditional music. The album is named after a tune she wrote and dedicated to Harry Cox\, after the touching discovery that he kept a wounded seagull as a pet for a period of time.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/georgia-shackleton-bring-your-own-bottle
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231025T213000
DTSTAMP:20231014T151354Z
CREATED:20230702T141632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T151354Z
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SUMMARY:Cannonball Statman (bring your own bottle)
DESCRIPTION:A native of NYC\, Cannonball Statman has penned over 100 songs\, released over a dozen albums\, and done extensive tours in North America\, Europe\, and East Asia\, sharing stages with artists such as Jeffrey Lewis\, Julia Cumming\, and David Peel. His unique style sets soulful and often surreal lyrics that Radio Javali calls “great American storytelling” to music that daMusic describes as “quite fun”.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/cannonball-statman-bring-your-own-bottle
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230922T213000
DTSTAMP:20230408T114924Z
CREATED:20230408T114924Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Beattie - An evening of song
DESCRIPTION:Adam is a celebrated artist on the London scene and has toured widely in the UK and throughout Europe. Having roots in Scottish folk music\, and a lifelong interest in old time jazz and blues\, Adam’s music is defined by his distinctive lyrical voice\, narrative lyrics and fingerstyle guitar. His current (5th) solo album Somewhere Round The Bend has received widespread critical acclaim with Mojo Magazine referring to his “uplifting reveries of love and loss through romantic balladry” and Loud And Quiet Magazine describing it as “mesmeric”. \n‘Uplifting Reveries Of Love’ – MOJO Magazine \n‘Incredibly Beautiful’ – Mary Anne Hobbs\, BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC \n‘Call me for a jam when you get to London’ – Bert Jansch \n‘Carefully crafted\, gently affecting songwriting’ – Roddy Hart\, BBC
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/adam-beattie-an-evening-of-song
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230909T203000
DTSTAMP:20230806T113534Z
CREATED:20230805T154642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230806T113534Z
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SUMMARY:Phantasia
DESCRIPTION:Danish/British violinist Emma-Marie Kabanova has studied at Goldsmith’s College\, the Novosibirsk Conservatory and at the Malmo Academy of Music in Sweden. Recent concerts include appearances with the Oxford Alternative Orchestra UK\, The National Chamber Orchestra of Moldova\, and at festivals in the UK\, Hungary and Turkey. Formerly based in Moscow\, Emma-Marie was a guest Principal with the Moscow Baroque Soloists and the artistic director of Globus Music baroque ensemble; in 2019 the ensemble presented the first historically informed performance of Handel’s ‘Messiah’ oratorio in Russia and created collaborative projects with artists of the Bolshoi Theatre\, the Helikon Opera and with ballet dancers from the best companies in Moscow. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine Emma-Marie found it impossible to stay in Russia and returned to the UK. \nChris studied the lute first at Birmingham Conservatoire then at the Guildhall in London. During this time he set up his own chamber group\, the Farinelli Ensemble\, with whom he toured and did many concerts. Following this Chris was a freelance lutenist for several years\, highlights include 2 opera seasons with Musica nel Chiostro in Italy\, a series of concerts in Brazil as a soloist\, touring with the Uccellino Ensemble in France and many concerts and theatrical productions with groups such as the Parley of Instruments\, Fiori Musicali\, Barber Opera and Ex Cathedra. When Classic FM posted a video of Chris’s masterful perfomance of an allegro written by 18th century lutenist E. G. Baron played on the extraordinarily long necked baroque theorbo\, it became an internet sensation\, going viral several times with almost 7 million views! This evenings performance is a rare opportunity to hear the instrument played live. See the video here 
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/phantasia
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230605T210000
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CREATED:20230119T173034Z
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SUMMARY:Terence Blacker: The Shock Of The Old
DESCRIPTION:Now touring theatres throughout the UK\, the one-man show that reveals one of life’s great secrets  –  how to grow old with style in 2023.  \nTerence Blacker has been stressing over how to grow old happily and with style ever since he got his bus pass. ‘We know about growing pains\,’ he says. ‘We never stock being told about the mid-life crisis. But what about the biggest\, toughest challenge of all – the Shock of the Old?’ \nIn his funny and perceptive new show\, he faces up to the joys and pains of the passing years with songs\, quotes\, and anecdotes. It’s as if Victor Meldrew met Tom Lehrer for a none-too-serious debate about the meaning of life. \nThe result is a spirit-lifting and timely celebration of the art of not taking the ageing process lying down – about being\, in the words of one of Terence’s songs\, ‘not quite done’. \nWith directorial help from Dillie Keane. 70 minutes. \n‘A bitter-sweet\, life-affirming show\, full of humour and terrific songs…Even if you hobble in\, you’ll leave with a spring in your step.’     Virginia Ironside \n‘The Shock of the Old blends sharp\, knowing comedy with cracking tunes. You’re in for a treat.’    Craig Brown \n‘A cracking show.’   Chorley Theatre \nPut on with the kind support of Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/terence-blacker-the-shock-of-the-old
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230530T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230530T210000
DTSTAMP:20230305T135704Z
CREATED:20230305T135704Z
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SUMMARY:2 Poets 1 Musician\, Maggie Sawkins\, Blake Everitt and Mark Hickman
DESCRIPTION:Maggie Sawkins \nMaggie Sawkins grew up in Leigh Park\, a large housing estate north of Portsmouth\, where she began writing poetry as a child. After returning to education at the age of thirty-five\, she gained an MA with distinction in Creative Writing from the University of Chichester. She has facilitated creative writing projects in community and health care settings\, including with prisoners\, those affected by psychoactive substances and the refugee and asylum seeker community in Portsmouth. Her previous collections include Charcot’s Pet (Flarestack)\, The Zig Zag Woman (Two Ravens)\, Many Skies Have Fallen (Wild Mouse) and Zones of Avoidance (Cinnamon). Her live literature production Zones of Avoidance\, described as ‘beautifully written and uncompromising’ by the judges\, won the 2013 Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry. \nBlake Everitt \nCurrently residing in Ventnor\, his new collection of poems has a strong voice\, a deep rooting in nature\, a narrative of departure and return\, and an engagement with the world via social critique. Written on the Isle of Wight and in Southern France\, mostly during the coronavirus pandemic\, these poems are abundant with wildflowers and trees\, visual and auditory beauty\, reflection and mourning\, prophetic awareness and botanical precision. \nMark Hickman \nA well respected luthier and instrument repairer from Seaview\, it was his friend the accordionist Karen Tweed who suggested that he should have a go at writing some songs. The result is Roads To The Sea\, a collection of songs inspired by boats\, the sea\, and our wonderful local surroundings. Born close to where he now lives\, the sea has played a major part in almost everything he does\, it is a never-ending source of inspiration and this is clearly reflected in many of these songs
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/2-poets-1-musician-maggie-sawkins-blake-everitt-and-mark-hickman
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230518T213000
DTSTAMP:20230423T151227Z
CREATED:20220918T144645Z
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SUMMARY:CHRIS WOOD (Now at Royal London Yacht Club)
DESCRIPTION:In a world of soundbites and distractions Chris Wood is a truth seeker. His writing is permeated with love and wry intelligence\, uplifting and challenging as he celebrates the sheer one-thing-after-anotherness of life. Tom Robinson and Chris Difford are fans while Stick In The Wheel and The Unthanks look to him as an influence. Winner of 6 BBC Folk Awards\, he’s played with The Royal Shakespeare Company and was a key member of The Imagined Village along with Billy Bragg and Martin Carthy. A wise and soulful craftsman\, his concerts are a cliche free zone.\n“Chris Wood might be the Ken Loach of songwriting. Very political\, but at the same time full of compassion\, and he grows sharper and more acute with each passing album. He’s good\, quite probably the very best we have today\, and we need him more than ever.” – fRoots Magazine \nPut on with the kind support of Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/6122
LOCATION:Royal London Yacht Club\, The Parade\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7QS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230424T210000
DTSTAMP:20230408T110757Z
CREATED:20230129T163446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T110757Z
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SUMMARY:Brighstone Barnacles SOLD OUT
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URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/brighstone-barnacles
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230419T210000
DTSTAMP:20230305T141521Z
CREATED:20230305T141521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230305T141521Z
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SUMMARY:George Boomsma
DESCRIPTION:George Boomsma is singer songwriter from Northallerton\, North Yorkshire. Having been honing his song-writing craft and live performances over the past decade\, George has been quietly gaining some well-earnt attention and acclaim. His pure voice and tumbling guitar make for a bewitching combination\, with a maturity and poetic lyricism that have left audiences around the country entranced. His songs reflect on themes from navigating relationships\, family\, self-acceptance\, grief\, finding a path forward despite uncertainties\, and the weather (mostly rain). \nHe has been invited to support and perform alongside many established artists such as Richard Thompson\, Scott Matthews\, Katherine Priddy\, Gaby Moreno\, Kathryn Williams\, The Travelling Band\, Chloe Foy\, Jefferson Hamer\, Emma Langford and Martha Tilston. On top of these live performances\, his music been featured on BBC Radio 1\, BBC Radio 2\, BBC Radio 6 Music\, RTE Radio 1 and BBC Radio Ulster. \n2022 saw George perform at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival\, A UK tour accompanying Katherine Priddy\, a slot at the acclaimed Port Fairy Folk Festival in Australia and also a trip to Kansas City for the Folk Alliance International conference. He has also been chosen as one of the four artists to be a part of this years English Folk Expo’s Artist Mentorship Programme\, which will help to support and develop George’s career throughout 2023. Other highlights include performances at Latitude Festival\, Moseley Folk Festival\, a musical appearance on UKTV’s Taskmaster and a featured track on Japanese TV show ‘Terrace House’. \nWhilst 2020 saw much of the world grind to a halt\, George Boomsma got busy\, using the time to write and record two exciting new 4 track EPs. ‘Chinatown’ & ‘What’s Left Behind’ were recorded live to tape at Echo Zoo Studios and feature not only George’s effortless vocals and masterful acoustic guitar\, but also the addition of a string quartet\, adding an extra warmth and movement to his transporting songs. The production process has carefully maintained the characteristic saturation and crunch of tape recording\, giving the tracks an exquisitely vintage sound not often heard in modern releases. Released in the following two years\, both EPs are undoubtedly a step up from George Boomsma’s previous releases\, both in terms of song-writing and production\, solidifying his place as one to watch in 2023. \n \n“A sensational guitarist and a beautiful singer-songwriter\, a name to watch.” \nMoseley Folk Festival \n\n“If it were possible for Nick Drake and Thom Yorke to collaborate\, it might sound something like this.” \nFresh On The Net \n\n“Songs of exquisite beauty\, with a voice that could melt ice caps… gorgeous stuff.” \nBob Fischer\, BBC Tees
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/george-boomsma
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230408T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230408T220000
DTSTAMP:20230407T110618Z
CREATED:20220807T150705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T110618Z
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SUMMARY:Alasdair Roberts SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Alasdair Roberts is a master of the folk genre\, his unassuming and honest delivery\, whilst seemingly artless\, belies a deep and finely honed talent;  an ability to conjure fresh magic from the traditional whilst imbuing his own compositions with the heft of the ages. \nHe draws upon the traditional song and music culture of Scotland\, and further afield\, to create both his own idiosyncratic and evocative compositions as well as fresh interpretations of folk songs and narrative ballads. \nHis most recent album is The Old Fabled River (2021)\, recorded in collaboration with the Norwegian group Völvur; it features four new self-written songs as well as both Scottish and Norwegian traditional songs.\nAlasdair enjoys a wide range of collaborations with fellow musicians\, including during lockdown with the likes of Bonnie Prince Billie and Bill Callahan. He plays in the groups Furrow Collective\, Current 93 and Green Ribbons and has toured extensively both in the UK and worldwide\, both solo and with various musical companions. \n‘One of our most talented\, important and relevant songwriters and song-adapters’ – Folk Radio UK \n‘Quietly escalating towards Scottish national treasure status’ – Mojo \n‘An artist in consummate control of his art’ – Uncut \nPut on with the kind support of Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/alasdair-roberts
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230321T210000
DTSTAMP:20230205T133420Z
CREATED:20230205T133420Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry & Piano
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URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/poetry-piano
LOCATION:Medina Bookshop\, 50 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music,Poetry
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230313T213000
DTSTAMP:20230308T095830Z
CREATED:20230120T155625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230308T095830Z
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SUMMARY:An evening of song with Larry John McNally SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:“Anyone who comes into contact with Larry John McNally’s music intimately\, knows that he is something quite special – a true songsmith and artist. Honest and inspiring. All of LJM’s recordings (and live performances for that matter) are important music listening for those serious about songs.” \n\n\n\n“Larry John McNally’s songs have the plainspoken eloquence of a Raymond Carver story with fluid\nguitar work that recalls Hendrix.”Larry John McNally’s career began in 1981 with the release of his debut album on Columbia Records. Perhaps best categorized as a “Singer-Songwriter-Guitarist”\, he calls his blend of literary lyrics and blues/folk/jazz guitar style\, “Folk-Hendrix”. He continues to record and perform both as a solo artist and with his trio in clubs and concert venues from Tokyo to Kokomo. He is well-known in many circles as a songwriter’s songwriter. His moody\, guitar-driven\, lyrical\, thoughtful songs have been covered by artists from Don Henley (who rarely does outside songs) to Bonnie Raitt\, Rod Stewart\, Joe Cocker\, Jennifer Warnes\, the Staple Singers and Aaron Neville. LJM’s own recordings are coveted treasures among his devotees and delightful finds for those who happen upon them for the first time. They are filled with songs of passion\, coming of age\, angst\, wonder\, city lights\, and more\, all with the unique ability to create both an aural as well as visual cinematic-like impression.Put on with the kind support of Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/larry-john-mcnally
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230307T213000
DTSTAMP:20230306T123851Z
CREATED:20221203T165322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T123851Z
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SUMMARY:Lucy Farrell: Contemporary English Folk at its best SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:Immersed in folk culture and traditions from birth via her Morris-dancing\, folk-club running 14th century family home in Kent\, the Garden of England\, Lucy studied Folk and Traditional music at Newcastle University and has gone on to pick and choose the elements of tradition that suit her\, and discard those that don’t in favour of sounds and methods that support the songs – both hers and those handed down. It’s as easy to imagine Farrell ignoring ink-stained fingers from a quill as hunched over tapping lyrics into an i-phone\, though the seeming contradictions in sensibility aren’t just on the surface. There’s an ease and confidence in the deeply personal lyrical style of her own songs\, as well as an effortless familiarity as she traverses material from hundreds of years ago. \nIn conversation\, Lucy – who is deeply funny and self-deprecating alongside her insightful and deliberate songwriting – will talk of wearing her special tweed coat and trousers and taking nips from a hip flask full of Ribena when she saw Richard Thompson in concert as 10th birthday treat\, along with her dad and maths teacher\, or of how many pints it takes to lubricate the knees to dance with her father’s Morris Troupe; or of playing totem tennis while commentating in an ‘awful Australian accent’ as part of Eliza Carthy’s Wayward Band. There’s something to those ink-stains though – Farrell is also an accomplished visual artist and crafter who will often put down her guitar and pick up a pen\, or needle and thread. \nFinding an international audience among artists like Julia Jacklin\, Emily Portman\, The Weather Station\, The Unthanks and Eliza Carthy\, the 2017 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Lucy Farrell is not only awarded as a renowned composer and singer\, but also as viola/fiddle/tenor guitar-player. Her work as a band member and collaborator with such artists and projects as Eliza Carthy and the Wayward Band; Gluepot; Modern Fairies; The Furrow Collective; Carthy\, Oates\, Farrell & Young; and her duo work with Andrew Waite and Jonny Kearney\, respectively\, has meant releasing a collection of her distinctive solo work has had to wait – until now. \nPut on with the kind support of Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/lucy-farrell-contemporary-english-folk-at-its-best
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230213T210000
DTSTAMP:20230210T111845Z
CREATED:20220918T143350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230210T111845Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening Of Song with Simon Kempston
DESCRIPTION:There are very few artists who manage to create a sound on an acoustic guitar which is distinctive\, instantly recognisable.  Simon’s complex finger-picking style\, which draws from the disparate genres of classical\, celtic and blues (amongst others) confirms he is certainly one such artist\, his subtle style providing the perfect accompaniment for his rich\, powerful and compelling tenor vocals. \nHis outstanding songs showcase thought-provoking\, inspiring poetic lyrics which often sidestep the usual themes of love and attraction\, in favour of offering crucial\, important political and social commentary.  Fascinations with architecture\, travel and English literature have all informed his impressive lyrical style\, words which can stand alone as poetry in their own right apart from the music. \nLive performances are well-known for their intensity\, Simon’s true passion for music and songs shine through in his critically acclaimed shows.  With more than a decade of international touring behind him in 31 European countries\, Siberian Russia\, Uzbekistan (the first Scottish artist to do so)\, Canada (6 tours) and New Zealand\, he has performed at a countless number of esteemed venues\, festivals\, and on a plethora of international radio and television stations. \nSimon’s latest album (his eigth as a singer-songwriter)\, saw him reignite his relationship with Ian McCalman as producer and it is his most honest\, direct and heartfelt collection of songs yet\, the perfect companion piece for these troubled times.   ‘Hand On My Heart’\, released in late 2020\, showcases his sheer talent for songwriting of the highest order. \nNever one to follow expectations\, only his prolific\, creative muse\, in early 2020 Simon released his fourth guitar instrumental album\, a four-part suite for solo acoustic guitar entitled ‘In Gratitude of Solitude’.  Immerse yourself in the soundscape of this incredibly talented performer and allow his beautifully crafted music to transport you on a uniquely Scottish journey. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPut on with the kind support of Red Funnel
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/an-evening-of-song-with-simon-kempston
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230114T213000
DTSTAMP:20230109T183728Z
CREATED:20221203T154612Z
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SUMMARY:The Soul Of New Orleans Piano: Dom Pipkin NOW AT ISLAND SAILING CLUB
DESCRIPTION:DOM PIPKIN: One of Europe’s most authentic and spirited  blues and jazz piano players \n“The soul of New Orleans in the UK” Dom Pipkin is at the forefront of musicians keeping the classic New Orleans sound alive.  With fans ranging from Eric Bibb to Jamie Cullum and Hugh Laurie\, Pipkin has played piano all over the world\, sharing stages with Allen Toussaint\, Dr John \, Marcia Ball and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins.  He has made countless radio and television appearances\, and has worked with renowned artists from Pee Wee Ellis\, Zigaboo Modeliste from the Meters\, to Talking Head’s David Byrne.  He played piano privately for the late film director Stanley Kubrick.  When not performing solo or with his band The Ikos\, Pipkin continues to tour with 90s trip hop stars Morcheeba\, on whose album “Big Calm” he recorded keyboards. \nStudying jazz at the Royal Academy of Music\, Pipkin has gone on to perform at piano and blues festivals everywhere – he held a residency at London’s Ronnie Scott’s club\, and has performed at the world-renown “Piano Night” in New Orleans\, as well as at the prestigious “Booker Back Bar Sessions” at the Maple Leaf Bar\, honouring the legacy of pianist James Booker.  He also performed many live sessions around the release of “Bayou Maharajah” \, including its world premiere in SXSW\, Texas\,  the movie depicting the work of this exceptional musician.   He has appeared with local artists at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival\, headlined the UK Boogie Woogie Festival in 2019\, is headlining the Steinway Two Piano Festival in London 2020\, and when not travelling and is continually found playing\, teaching and writing around his home city. \nHe is acknowledged by both public and fellow piano players as one of the very the finest in his genre\, with a wildness and fire in his playing that “builds to a fever pitch and leaves the audience dancing and clapping for more” – Classic Rock Blues. \nPRESS QUOTES \n“When Dom plays the piano magic happens” – Paloma Faith \n“one of the worlds’s finest exponents of the music of New Orleans…. a true piano talent” Blues In Britain magazine \n“A great piano player”    Andy Kershaw \n“Dom Pipkin flails the organ to within a millimetre of Jimmy Smth and just dig that almighty piano.”   Straight No Chaser magazine  (Max Reinhardt) \n“A genius”  James Bond composer\, David Arnold \n“I can’t hold a candle to this guy.  He’s a great piano player”  Jamie Cullum\, live on Radio 2 \n“I really love your stuff.  I hope we play together again soon!”    (Grammy and W.C Handy award nominated)    Eric Bibb \n“Quite the revelation! ..Lighting up the British blues and RnB scene at the moment\, very very good indeed.  A fine band!”  Paul Jones (Manfred Mann\, The Blues Band)\, BBC Radio 2 \n“Love your piano playing”  Paul Weller \n“I love your band!  You get me singing and dancing”    Paul Sanchez\,  multiple award-wining New Orleans songwriter/ artist \n“Dom brings the whole New Orleans thing to the UK.  So good!”    Zigaboo Modeliste of international supergroup The Meters and godfather of New Orleans funk drumming” \n“Have you heard this guy play James Booker?”  Tom McDermott\, New Orleans piano star \n“Simply amazing”  London Culture Club \n“The finest New Orleans band never to come from Louisiana”  Rocking Magpie \n“Dom plays the kind of piano Jools can only dream about”  BeBop Spoken Here \n“Dom’s solo shows are a treat – intimate\, moving\, funky and lively. A real romp through the heart and soul of New Orleans piano and beyond”  – Kino-Teatr \n“One of the UK’s musical gems!”   Peggy Sue’s Music Bar
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/the-soul-of-new-orleans-piano-dom-pipkin
LOCATION:Island Sailing Club\, 70 High Street\, Cowes\, Isle of Wight\, PO31 7RE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Armfield":MAILTO:paul@medinapublishing.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221026T220000
DTSTAMP:20221025T162919Z
CREATED:20220410T124729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T162919Z
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SUMMARY:An evening of song with John Blek SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:John Blek is much loved for his enthralling live shows full of humour\, pathos and his impassioned musical delivery. A master storyteller and a stunning fingerstyle guitar player. \nAlthough only 34 he has a catalogue of music that would represent a life’s work for many musicians. He began his solo career in 2014\, and over the last seven years has created a reputation as a singer songwriter who is sure to leave a legacy of timeless music that will speak to generations. \nAt his heart he is a storyteller\, influenced by experience and the natural world around him\, with tones of compassion and sometimes sorrow\, with a voice that sounds purposefully introspective and intimate – a voice that compels you to listen. With often haunting layers of music and lyrics he creates an incredibly atmospheric and inspirational arrangement that lingers with you long after you hear it. \nWhile Blek is a solo artist he regularly collaborates\, and indeed will write new music with collaborators in mind. As a result\, it never feels like another artist is merely gate crashing his music instead it works as a beautiful harmonious meeting of artists who understand each other. \nRecent collaborations include Kris Drever and Kit Downes who both join John on his album On Ether & Air\, Joan Shelley who embodies Laura\, one of the characters in Blek’s duet The Body\, and  fellow Corkonian Mick Flannery who duets with him on Revived a single from the 2020 album The Embers. \n“A lovely sounding thing” – Roddy Hart\, BBC \n“A force of nature” – The Irish Times \n“A master of subtlety in realms of folk-informed pop.” – The Thin Air \n‘His talent is shining brighter with every album.’ – John Creedon\, RTÉ
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/an-evening-of-song-with-john-blek
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:Music Monday with The Jim Thorn Trio
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a laid back and friendly evening of song and first-rate musicianship. Cheeky Welsh chanteuse Loren’s sweet vocals are backed by her husband Jim on tasteful but accomplished piano\, with Jon Thorne (no relation) providing first rate double bass accompaniment.
URL:https://medinabookshop.live/event/music-monday-with-the-jim-thorn-trio
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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