{"title":"Gigs","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur in-store gigs bring live music into the heart of the record shop, creating an intimate setting where audiences can experience outstanding performances up close.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom jazz quartets and soul singers to acoustic songwriters, folk musicians and emerging original artists, our programme showcases a diverse range of talent from the local area and beyond. Alongside some of the Isle of Wight's finest performers, we'll also be welcoming touring musicians and special guests from further afield for unique one-off events.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're discovering a new favourite artist or enjoying a performance from an established name, our gigs offer a relaxed atmosphere, great music and the chance to connect with a thriving community of music lovers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse upcoming events below and join us for an evening of live music in one of the island's most unique listening spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rufus-reader-quartet-august-18th-2026","title":"Rufus Reader Quartet - August 18th 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRufus Reader Quartet – Live at Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuesday 18th August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe're delighted to welcome the Rufus Reader Quartet for the first live performance in the shop for well over a year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormed in summer 2026, this exciting new jazz quartet brings together George Farrell (trombone), Jon Thorne (bass), Tom Hendy (keys) and Rufus Reader (drums) for an evening inspired by the music of legendary trombonist and composer J.J. Johnson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing on the rich tradition of post-bop jazz, the quartet will perform arrangements of Johnson's work alongside original interpretations and material developed by the band. Expect melodic improvisation, dynamic interplay and a fresh take on some of the finest music in the modern jazz canon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpaces are limited to 30 and advance booking is HIGHLY recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tuesday 18th August 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenue:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sounds \u0026amp; Grounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoors: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6:15 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cspan data-placeholder-token=\"true\" class=\"text-token-text-primary cursor-text rounded-sm\"\u003e7:00 PM - 9:00 PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease bring your order confirmation as your ticket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sounds + Grounds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208918978902,"sku":null,"price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/IMG_20260616_104136_308_1_b09de605-00a8-4a9d-864c-4e732782069f.jpg?v=1781604125"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/collections\/gigs.oembed","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}