QUUF to kick off concert series

By Kirk Boxleitner
Posted 2/19/25

 

 

The Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is starting a new monthly community concert series this weekend slated to run into the summer and composed of an eclectic …

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The Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is starting a new monthly community concert series this weekend slated to run into the summer and composed of an eclectic cultural mix of acclaimed musical artists.

“All the musicians are world-class,” said Larry Morrell of the QUUF, which inaugurated the concert series by drawing from a variety of genres, including traditional Irish-Scottish, Swedish, American folk, classical and children’s music.

The first concert kicks off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, with performers who Morrell noted have toured the area before, but not Port Townsend.

Feb. 22 is set to showcase Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, whom Morrell deemed “international stars” of the guitar, viola, Celtic harp, Swedish nyckelharpa, Ukrainian bandura, Greek bouzouki and Renaissance-era cittern.

The multi-instrumental duo hails from Oregon and tours extensively, having worked from street performing to rock music, prior to performing alongside luminaries of folk and acoustic music, and selling well more than a million albums combined.

Lynne’s releases on the Windham Hill/Sony music labels have repeatedly placed in the Top 10 and Top 20 lists of the Billboard New Age music charts, while Frankfurter’s musical endeavors began at the age of 3 when he undertook classical training on the violin, and eventually led to him releasing 18 albums, plus two books.

Lynne’s music has served as the soundtrack for not only the award-winning 2007 PBS special “Alone in the Wilderness,” but also a number of other television shows and independent films.

Saturday, March 8, will present Karen Heather and Eileen Soskin playing “88 keys with 20 fingers,” as Morrell billed it, since their four hands will be playing classical music on the piano.

The next Saturday, April 12, will focus on Kate Power and Steve Einhorn, whom Morrell described as “an extraordinary singer-songwriter duo, known for their beautiful harmonies and sensational instrumental skills.”

Morrel promised Susan Burke and John Whelan for the following Saturday, May 17, praising them as “internationally known, high-energy, authentic Scottish and Irish musicians who will knock your socks off,” before the series wraps up with its final Saturday in June.

June 21 is slated to feature Courtney Campbell, star of the 2005-2007 “Mustard Pancakes” children’s TV series, as she performs for both a children’s concert at 2 p.m. and an evening concert for adults at 6:30 p.m.

“Courtney is a fine singer and guitarist of exceptional skill, and a delightful entertainer,” Morrell said.