Joe Rainey
WE ARE SORRY TO ANNOUNCE THIS CONCERT IS CANCELLED DUE TO JOE HAVING TRAVEL ISSUES FROM USA.
Ticket holders are being refunded. We hope to get Joe to Barrow in the future.
Joe Rainey is a Pow Wow singer from Minneapolis, USA.
This is his first ever UK tour - and he's coming to Barrow.
His debut album Niineta (2022) showcased his command of the style - faithful to tradition - accompanied by cinematic, bass-heavy production from Andrew Broder.
Depending on the song, Rainey's voice can celebrate or console, welcome or intimidate. No matter the inflection, each note conveys a clear message: We’re still here. We were here before you were, and we never left.
Joe is kicking down the doors, closed for too long to Native artists in America and demanding new space be made for Pow Wow singing - in the same conversation as any other modern music.
He insists that his culture not be thoughtlessly shoved in the ‘World Music’ bin, not be relegated to the past, to be admired behind glass or in halls of academia-but blaring out of car windows, in the earbuds of a kid on the basketball court, and in dimly lit concert venues, rattling the subs.
Joe is not telling ancient stories - he is telling modern stories that often go unheard. It’s impossible not to hear this.
Doors open 19:00 for 19:30 prompt start
If you arrive after 1930 you may have to wait for the interval before being admitted to the performance space.
Directions and Information
Piel View House, Abbey Road, Barrow-in-Furness LA13 9DB
Access to the venue is by foot.
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Parking: There is no parking at the venue as we are in the middle of a public park. You are best parking up outside the park on Park Drive.
There is one designated accessible parking space, to book please email glenn@fonfestival.org
Enter from the park gate by Park Drive junction bus stop (by the Baptist Church)
Walk route is 2 mins signposted from here.
We have a no pets policy within the premises. Assistance dogs are welcome.
