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Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin will perform next Sunday in St. John’s United Methodist Church’s Sunday afternoon music series.
Singer, songwriter and fiddler Stephanie Bettman and multi-instrumentalist Luke Halpin, who are fast earning a following in folk and bluegrass circles, will give a concert next Sunday at St. John’s United Methodist Church.
Bettman is an accomplished songwriter known for her moving lyrics. As a vocalist, she has drawn comparisons to such legendary singers as Emmylou Harris and Joan Baez. Her award-winning fiddling combines elements of jazz and bluegrass with influences from such masters as Stephane Grappelli, Byron Berline and Johnny Gimble.
Halpin is a renowned multi-instrumentalist, drawing inspiration from the likes of Sam Bush, Mark O’Connor and Tony Rice. He is equally adept on mandolin, fiddle and guitar and also is a vocalist and harmony singer. He has opened for Merle Haggard, Lone Star and the Steve Miller Band, among others.
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If you go WHAT: Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin in concert WHEN: 2 p.m. April 7 WHERE: St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2626 Arizona NE HOW MUCH: Free, but a free-will offering will be collected |
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Bettman and Halpin’s two CDs have received national and international radio play along with critical acclaim, both reaching the top 10 on the National Folk DJ chart.
Their music takes listeners from up-tempo, down-home fiddling to soulful, sorrowful ballads and hooky folk/pop tunes.
They have been grand prize winners at the So Cal Live Acoustic Music Competition and winners in Southern California’s Topanga Banjo/Fiddle Contest. They have been touring since 2008.
Free child care is available for the concert, and the sanctuary is handicapped accessible.
