Picking up as a natural continuation of Acoustic Originals, Centre Stage is a new event at Quay Arts – a focused gig highlighting the ever increasing and flourishing talent of singers songwriters , bands and performers on the Isle of Wight.

Paul Armfield:
Big, burly and bearded he may be but there’s nothing brusque or ham-fisted about Paul Armfield. His songs, like his persona, are warm and engaging with a lovingly lyrical twist framed by catchy melodies and a gentle musicianship of the highest order.

Hailing from the Isle of Wight and equipped with a voice that could make The Needles crumble Caitlin Moran described his music as ‘warm and toasty as Christmas morning’ and his songs have been admired by such songwriting heavyweights as Guy Garvey and Chris Difford.

Owing as much to the French chansonniers as he does English balladeers and American troubadours, with just an acoustic guitar Paul can enchant even the rowdiest of crowds with his golden voice and commanding stage presence, and if that doesn’t work his virtuosic saw playing will.

His sixth and most recent album ‘Found’ is a suite of songs inspired by a collection of photographs found in the flea-markets of Berlin.

Mark Lotterman
Mark is a so called singer/songwriter from Rotterdam. His songs all well known for their storytelling lyrics and his performances for their expression and authenticity. Mark’s style often is compared with Nick Cave, Johnny Cash and Tom Waits. Mark will also have the exhibition ‘Holland’ running in the West Gallery; with all the artefacts and artworks that accompany his breathtaking new record ‘Holland’.

Saturday 14th May. Doors 7pm.

Performance from 7.30pm. Price: £5