Wow! Summer is nearly upon us. Hard to believe that it's been a full year since I took the plunge into Red Yarn Productions as my full-time job. Thanks to all of your support, it's been a success and an amazing experience so far. I'm excited for the summer--many changes and big projects are afoot. I hope your family has some fun plans too!
Due to a busy summer schedule of out-of-town shows, camps, and travel, I'm going on hiatus from my weekly shows after next week. I will miss seeing so many of your families each week, but you can catch me in Portland most weekends. I will resume my regular shows in September. During June, July and August I'll be at Mississippi Pizza each 3rd Saturday from 4-5pm, and at Treehouse Boutique each 4th Saturday morning from 10-10:45am. Plus libraries, street fairs, and other events (see flyer and June schedule below).
I'm also making good progress on my album, The Deep Woods. On Wednesday, June 19, you're invited to a Community Recording Session at the lovely Village Ballroom from 9:30-11am. Bring your family to help me record group vocals, stomps, claps and crowd sounds. There will be free snacks and coffee, and participants will receive an advance mp3 single from the album. All ages are welcome, but know that this will not be a typical show. It will require some patience and quiet focus. I would love to have your and your children's voices on my record. Thanks to Woodlawn Swap'n'Play for helping organize this free event!
For schedule updates, news, and photos from my summer adventures, you can follow me on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
Shows & Events:
Saturday, June 1
2:30-3:15pm. Free!
Red Yarn will lead audiences into the Deep Woods, a magical forest inhabited by the animals of American folklore. Mixing live musical performance with puppetry and interactive storytelling, this program engages children with the songs and stories of our national heritage.
Sunday, June 2
Puppet Craft at Woodstock Farmers Market
10am-2pm. Free!
I'm excited to team up with PDX Kids Calendar to offer a fun puppet craft at the opening day of this wonderful market. Come make Crazy Critter Puppets with paper, fabric, and other cool recycled materials!
Tuesday, June 4
Cafe au Play (last Tuesday show before hiatus)
10:30-11am. $3/walking person
Thursday, June 6
Treehouse Children's Boutique (last Thursday show before hiatus)
10-10:45m. $5/child (adults are feee)
Friday, June 7
Warehouse Cafe (last Friday show before hiatus)
10-10:45am. $5/family
Saturday, June 15
Songs For Johnson Creek Release Show at Bobwhite Theater
1-3pm. $7/adult, $5/walking child, free album download with admission.
To celebrate the release of "Songs for Johnson Creek," a benefit album with tracks by 12 local kindie artists, Matt Clark has organized this awesome release show. Other performers include Matt, Mo Phillips, Mr. Hoo, Tallulah's Daddy, and Buttercup Bill Aubrecht. Not sure what time I perform, probably near the beginning.
Saturday, June 15
4-5pm. $5-$10/family suggested donation.
The first installment of my summer residency at Mississippi Pizza, every 3rd Saturday from 4-5pm!
Wednesday, June 19
Community Recording Session at Village Ballroom
9:30-11am. Free, plus advance mp3 of a song off the album for participants.
I hope you and your family can come help record vocals, stomps and claps for my new album! More info above.
Thursday, June 20
2-2:45pm. Free!
Saturday, June 22
10-10:45am. $5/child, adults are free.
The first installment of my summer residency at Treehouse, every 4th Saturday from 10-10:45am!
Sunday, June 23
10-10:45am. $3/walking person suggested donation.
I'm excited to fill in for the Alphabeticians at their regular Sunday morning show at Cafe au Play.
I hope to see you and your family soon!
Best,
Andy Furgeson
Red Yarn Productions
