Red Yarn celebrates Deep Woods Revival release

Red Yarn, an irrepressible star of the independent family music scene, will host two Father’s Day concerts on Sunday, June 21, at The Old Church in Portland.

These highly interactive all-ages shows each feature special musical guests and a full band, plus Red Yarn’s suitcase full of puppets, to celebrate the release of Red Yarn’s second album of all-ages acoustic Americana music, “Deep Woods Revival.”

Tickets ($8 advance, $10 door; babies in arms are free) for the 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. performances are available now via BrownPaperTickets.com. The Old Church is located at 1422 S.W. 11th Ave. in downtown Portland.

Red Yarn, aka Andy Furgeson, burst on the “kindie” music scene with his collection of animal-themed folk songs, “The Deep Woods,” in fall 2013. In live performances, the ginger-bearded Red Yarn shares adventures with his critter friends, entrancing toddlers and delighted parents and grandparents with his folksy, interactive style. His energetic musical puppet shows reinvigorate American folklore for younger generations.

He likes nothing better than getting the whole family to sing and play along with his music. Since 2008, Red Yarn has collected American folk songs about animals, built puppets and performed for family audiences.

With “Deep Woods Revival,” Furgeson adapts songs from the great American folk music song bag. Guest artists on “Deep Woods Revival” include luminaries of Portland’s music scene, including Laura Veirs and Scott McPherson.

Adam Seltzer produced the album at Type Foundry studio in Portland. Even Grammy-winning, Hudson Valley-based producer Dean Jones adds to the rich sonic experience. The Deep Woods Choir, composed of dozens of voices from Portland’s family music scene as well as Red Yarn fans, backs up several tracks.

The album will be available from Red Yarn Productions and various retailers on June 23.

A vinyl edition also will debut this summer.

Visit redyarnproductions.com and Red Yarn’s Facebook page for the latest information, and catch a Red Yarn concert virtually by visiting his YouTube channel.