Newberry & Verch with Dave Murphy
*** Admission: $20/$15 (FP members); 12 and under free with adult.***
April Verch and Joe Newberry, renowned musicians from Canada and Missouri respectively, bring the heart of their regional music traditions to audiences worldwide. Verch, a former Canadian Fiddling Champion, has toured extensively and earned numerous accolades while Newberry, celebrated for his clawhammer banjo and songwriting, has received multiple IBMA awards. Together, they create a dynamic show blending fiddle, banjo, step dancing, and original songs with timeless classics. Their performances are a heartfelt celebration of their musical roots and stories, leaving audiences enchanted by their powerful harmonies and energetic rhythms. Their upcoming concert will celebrate the upcoming Holidays and bring Holiday Cheer.
With his newest release, award-winning singer-songwriter Dave Murphy—dubbed a “musical Raymond Carver”—carries his audiences on a fearless, heartfelt journey towards surrender and redemption. A migration through seasons of loss and gain, joy and sorrow makes his seventh studio album, A Heart So Rare, his most honest, and compelling collection yet. It features guest appearances by James Maddock and Mark Erelli. Based in New Jersey, Murphy is an accomplished performer who has toured four countries, received international radio airplay, and shared stages with artists such as Steve Forbert, Suzanne Vega, Alejandro Escovedo, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore.