Corncutter Promotions Present: Newberry and Verch

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Joe Newberry and April Verch are rooted in the musical traditions of the Missouri Ozarks and Canada’s Ottawa Valley. Their partnership brings together deep family influences, strong musicianship, and a shared love of traditional music.

Joe grew up in a family of singers and dancers, learning guitar, banjo, and fiddle tunes from Missouri masters. April was raised around her father’s country dance band, beginning step dancing at three and fiddling at six. On stage, their strong musical connection shines through original songs, timeless classics, and warm storytelling, paired with lively fiddle, banjo, and traditional dance.

Internationally known for his clawhammer banjo, Joe is also an award-winning songwriter and vocalist, with multiple IBMA honours and appearances on A Prairie Home Companion and Transatlantic Sessions. April is a champion fiddler, the first woman to win both major Canadian fiddling titles, and leader of The April Verch Band, with 14 solo recordings and numerous awards.

Since joining forces, Newberry & Verch have toured widely across North America and Europe, releasing acclaimed albums including Going Home and On This Christmas Day. Their performances celebrate tradition, connection, and the enduring joy of shared music.