There really is something for everyone at the Isle of Arts Festival which launches tonight. Music, comedy, poetry, workshops, literary walks and talks and even musical brunch. Ed
Ease into Sunday with our relaxing choice of musical brunches that will be taking places at various venues around Ventnor. On the menu will be late breakfast and/or lunch together with brilliant live music.
The Spyglass on the Esplanade, The Crab and Lobster Tap on Grove Road, the Marquee and Pond Cafe in Bonchurch will all be playing host, so please make a date with us for a lazy Sunday brunch in some very good company.
Lee Gibson & the Leon Simmonds Trio
12:00 – 14:00, the Marquee. £5 or £15 incl. brunch
Internationally-acclaimed jazz vocalist Lee Gibson joins the Leon Simmonds Trio (a combo of piano, double bass and drums) for two hours of easy-listening jazz standards and mellow ballads.
Enjoy a glass of sparkling wine or buck’s fizz or orange juice plus a bagel with smoked salmon or crispy bacon (vegetarian option also available) and a selection of small Danish pastries, plus tea or coffee for £15. Alternatively you can just listen to the music for £5. Advanced booking is advised as places are limited. Go to our festival box office or telephone 01983 862596 (booking hotline is open 10-4, Monday – Friday).
Harry Verey
11:00 – 13:00, the Pond Cafe, Bonchurch
Experience the varied classical guitar repertoire of Harry Verey at the Pond Cafe, which offers modern European cuisine in a cosy, relaxed environment overlooking Bonchurch village pond. Advanced booking with the Pond Cafe is advised as places as limited. Telephone 01983 855666
The Hillmans
12:00 – 14:00, the Boathouse / Spyglass Inn
Rock and blues are flavour of the day with the Hillmans, led by Tony Minx and featuring special guest guitarist Dick Taylor from The Pretty Things and who was also a founding member of the Rolling Stones. The band will be performing two one-hour sets, starting at midday.
The Ric Harris Duo
12:00 – 14:00, The Crab and Lobster Tap
Enjoy cool jazz sounds of the Ric Harris Duo, plus cask marque ales, fine wines, good food, and great company at the Crab and Lobster Tap. For bookings telephone the Crab and Lobster on 01983 852311
