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The 2024 Laurel Concert Series offers five shows "that will appeal to a wide range of musical tastes and to young and old alike," according to a news release from concert series organizers.
The concerts are free and open to the public. Donations to support them are appreciated.
Louise Bichan, a USA-based Scottish musician and photographer who uses both mediums to tell stories old and new opens the series at 7 p.m. this Monday, June 10 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro. Growing up in Scotland's remote but culturally rich Orkney islands gave Louise a solid grounding in music. She started playing fiddle at the age of 7.
"I remember watching concerts at the Orkney Folk Fest as a kid, wanting to be a part of it all," she said, according to the news release.
Bichan honed her craft, first amongst the cream of Scottish folk at Glasgow's renowned session scene and performances and then through a scholarship to Berklee College of Music in Boston.
"After I finished at Berklee, I moved to Cornish Maine," Bichan said.
She will perform selections from her new album, "The Lost Summer" released on April 5 of this year. Performing with her in Wellsboro will be Conor Hearn on guitar, his brother Brendan Hearn on cello, and Ethan Setiawan on mandolin, octave mandolin and octave tenor guitar.
The five-member band Yetsu will perform their rock to roots, blues to country, pop to indie original music from their first album "Forever Endeavor" and new selections at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11 in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
"All five collaborate on writing and arranging their music," the news release said. "They share the roles of lead and harmony vocalists from song to song capitalizing on their powerhouse sound."
Yetsu members are: Joe Callahan of Wellsboro on guitar; Sean Monroe of Horseheads, New York on bass guitar; Mike Watkins of Addison, New York on piano, organ, accordion, mandolin and fiddle; Mike Nickerson on drums; and Joe Narde on percussion. Both Nickerson and Narde are from Corning, New York.
The "Almost World Famous" Wellsboro Town Band will perform outdoors on The Green at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12. Bring lawn chairs, a blanket and a picnic supper and enjoy. Rain location: Auditorium, Wellsboro School District Administration Building, 227 Nichols St.
The Wellsboro Men's and Women's Choruses will lift their voices in song at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 13 in the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro. Among the selections the women will sing are "Here Comes the Sun," "Jersey Boys" and "Stop! In the Name of Love." The men will sing "Gonna Rise Up Singing," "Georgia On My Mind," "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and others. The two choruses will join in singing "God Bless The USA" and "You'll Never Walk Alone with Climb Ev'ry Mountain."
Molly's Boys Jugband will open the Queens Preview at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 14 on the Deane Center's outdoor stage.
"Molly's will captivate the audience by playing contemporary and old-time songs, blues, folk, rock, and original tunes with Jay Short of Williamsport on lead guitar, Gerry Cavaliere of Danville on guitar and Dave Driskell of Wellsboro on clarinet, saxophone, flute, musical saw, jug and washboard," the news release said. "This band is a unique, three-person musical group that provides a truly special experience, often incorporating audience participation into their performances."
According to the news release, the Laurel Queen candidates will be introduced at 5 p.m. and perform on homemade spoons.
For more information about Laurel Festival activities, visit the Wellsboro Area Chamber of Commerce at 114 Main Street in Wellsboro, call 570-724-1926, email info@wellsboropa.com or visit www.wellsboropa.com.