Newberry & Verch
Thu Oct 26, 2023 7:00 PM - 8:45 PM
Mayo Street Arts, 04101
Description
UPDATE: We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that unfolded in Lewiston. Out of solidarity with the victims and their families, Mayo Street Arts and Newberry & Verch have decided to cancel this evening's performance. Ticket holders, please check your email for more info. We are working to reschedule the concert, but we do not have a date at this time.
Our hearts are with our Lewiston/Auburn community, and with everyone affected. We know that there is much love in our community, and we encourage you to reach out and care for one another. Thank you all for being lights in dark times. ❤️
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Ballads, step dancing, and original songs by way of Canada and the Ozarks ring like silver and shine like gold. With beautiful harmony singing, breathtaking instrumentals, and exquisite dancing, these two hit the stage in perfect rhythm.
Joe Newberry comes from a family of singers and dancers. He took up the guitar and banjo as a boy and learned fiddle tunes from great Missouri fiddlers. April Verch grew up listening to her Dad’s country band play for dances in the Ottawa Valley. She started step-dancing at age three and fiddling at age six.
In a Newberry & Verch show, delighted audiences see first-hand their love of performing and their strong musical connection. Original songs join timeless classics. Stories combined with lively fiddle and banjo numbers warm the heart and give audiences a chance to understand where the music comes from.
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Thursday, October 26 at 7:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM), approximately 105 minutes with an intermission
Tickets are available for $15 in advance, $18 at the door, and $22 for preferred seating (pay-what-you-can-available).
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Known around the world for his clawhammer banjo playing, Newberry is also a guitarist, singer, and songwriter. With Eric Gibson, he shared the 2013 IBMA “Song of the Year” Award for “They Called It Music.” A longtime guest on A Prairie Home Companion, he was a featured singer on the Transatlantic Sessions 2016 tour of the U.K., and at the Transatlantic Session's debut at Merlefest in 2017. In addition to his work with April Verch, he plays in a duo with mandolin icon Mike Compton. He also plays and teaches at festivals and workshops in North America and abroad.
Before launching her professional career, Verch was the first woman to win both the Canadian Grand Masters and Canadian Open Fiddling Championships. In 2000, she formed “The April Verch Band,” and together they have toured the world, performing in 18 different countries. She has released 12 solo recordings to date, receiving JUNO, Canadian Folk Music, and Independent Music nominations and awards for several of those releases. She has also released an instructional stepdance DVD, a book of original fiddle tunes, and a Canadian Fiddle tune teaching method for Mel Bay. Verch was one of 6 fiddlers who represented the Canadian fiddle tradition to the world at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, as part of a segment called “Fiddle Nation” featured in the Opening Ceremonies.
Ever since Newberry & Verch met, and discovered a musical spark that few can match, they have toured across North America, Europe, and the U.K., including Nova Scotia’s signature festival Celtic Colours International Festival, the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival in New York state, and Celtic Connections in Glasgow, Scotland.
PAY-WHAT-YOU-CAN POLICY
No one will be turned away for lack of funds; contact MSA at 207-879-4629 or info@mayostreetarts.org to take advantage of pay-what-you-can admission.
COVID-19 POLICY
Masking is optional for this performance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Mayo Street Arts has a no refund policy for all reservations. In the event that MSA is forced to cancel an event due to weather, illness, etc., refunds will be offered via the Ticket Tailor platform.
Location
Mayo Street Arts, 04101