THE Edge Of the World Bookshop in Penzance will be celebrating the written word with a performance from veteran bookseller and singer/songwriter Paul Armfield on Saturday, May 24.

Having just released his new album ‘Between The Covers - 9 Songs For Bibliophiles’, Paul will be leaving behind his multi-award-winning bookshop to embark on a two month tour of (mostly) bookshops around Europe.

A larger than life character, his soothing vocal tones and witty and poetic lyrics have been lauded and applauded by those in the know since his first album appeared 21 years ago.

His debut received an enthusiastic reception which saw him working alongside the likes of Tindersticks, Lambchop and the Go-Betweens, but since then he has devoted his time to running a bookshop and raising a family, with only the occasional musical release.

Yet Paul has still managed to pick up an impressive list of endorsements from the likes of Guy Garvey, Chris Difford, Lauren Laverne and Caitlin Moran.

But when the release of his self-published 2020 album ‘Domestic' coincided with the first lock-down, things started to change and Paul began to pick up more radio play in the UK, most notably from Mark Radcliffe who declared himself a big fan, and last year saw Paul venturing out for a few UK dates to promote his EP of five commissioned songs about trees.

This May’s dates represent his biggest ever UK tour with most concerts taking place in bookshops or libraries with just a few nights in traditional music venues.

Audiences can expect an intimate performance of these songs along with a selection of others from his repertoire, interspersed with stories from his 30 year career in bookselling. Although an accomplished double bass player, Paul will be accompanying himself on acoustic guitar, with a smattering of musical saw.

To book tickets, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/paul-armfield-folk-singer-tickets-1227948941339