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Branson, Boston & Cape Breton

October-full & wonderful!  AVB will perform 3 shows a day for 3 days at Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO, followed by one night only in North Andover, MA, and then a return to Celtic Colours International Festival in Cape Breton, NS!

8 October 2019 / Read

Newberry & Verch at Carolina in the Fall

Newberry & Verch are back by popular demand at Carolina in the Fall! This gorgeous festival in downtown Wilkesboro is hosted by friends of April & Joe, and some of the most talented musicians they know – The Kruger Brothers! 

18 September 2019 / Read

Feature in Strings Magazine

Feeling extra special to have a feature article about ‘Once A Day’ in the September 2019 issue of Strings Magazine!  Thanks to Pat Moran for the great questions and for capturing my thoughts so well 🙂

6 September 2019 / Read

Starting September in GA, AL & FL

It’s back to school, back to routines, and lucky for us, back to the south when it’s getting just a little bit cooler.  I love summer – but my hair has had enough heat and humidity for now 😉  All new venues for us on this next run from Sept 4-7 in Acworth, Auburn, Savannah & Fernandina Beach!

27 August 2019 / Read

New Music Video for “The French Song”

We’ve just released a brand new music video for Lucille Starr’s “The French Song” off my new album ‘Once A Day’!

14 August 2019 / Read

A Weekend in VA & WV!

We’re back, recovered from jet lag and excited to get back to the Virginias.  Yep, we’re coming for you, Lovers!  Join us August 16 in Bedford, VA & August 17 in Berkeley Springs, WV. 

7 August 2019 / Read

Heritage Projekt feature on TV3 News

Our Finland & Estonia tour with The Heritage Projekt is in full swing!  Here is a news clip from Estonia’s TV3 – they came to Kaustinen, Finland to film our debut concert together and put together a wonderful preview for the remainder of our tour.  You can see it HERE!

18 July 2019 / Read

Heritage Projekt debut tour in Finland & Estonia

We are thrilled to be headed to Finland and Estonia for our debut tour with “The Heritage Projekt”, a new band that combines the talents of Curly Strings (Estonia) and April Verch Band, and features traditional music from both countries!

6 July 2019 / Read

Maine Weekend!

We’re thrilled to be returning to Maine on June 7 & 8 for our debut at Saco River Theatre (in Buxton) and the 2nd Annual Little Sea Folk Festival!  Lobster?  Yes please! Details are HERE.

29 May 2019 / Read

Northeast Album Release Concerts

We’re celebrating the new album in NY, NH & MA this weekend (May 16-19!)  Get all of the links and details on the tour dates page & join us if you’re able!

16 May 2019 / Read

Feature on Sounds Atlantic Podcast

Listen to April’s fun “track by track” interview with Ron Moore’s on his “Sounds Atlantic” Podcast!

25 April 2019 / Read

Track By Track in Glide Magazine

Listen to every track on the new album, with personal notes from April included, in this feature by Glide Magazine!

15 April 2019 / Read