SEARSPORT —  The Searsport First Congregational Church presents the Gawler Family Quartet in concert on Sunday, June 9, at 3 p.m. This is the second concert in the Church 2024 series on second Sunday afternoons.

John Gawler, Edith Gawler, Ethan Tischler, and Elsie Gawler (4 members of the Gawler Family Band) bring you an assortment of old and new sounds from many folk traditions. They accompany interweaving family harmonies with fiddles, banjo, cello and guitar, as well as a few surprises.

“Whether they are crooning a poignant ballad or delivering a rollicking fiddle tune, their unique arrangements are especially engaging and often go along with anecdotes of historical or humorous content,” said Searsport First Congregational Church, in a news release. “Although the Gawlers may be best known for their extensive collection of dance tunes in the Scots-Irish and French Canadian traditions, their repertoire may include a gutsy ‘Sweet Honey in the Rock’ style a capella worksong or an amusing ode to everyday life. With their infectious spirit and sparkling musicianship, and with several albums to their credit, the Gawlers have earned a beloved place in the delighted hearts of varied audiences across the Northeast.”

Admission by donation.

“Road construction halted on weekends and plenty of parking,” said the Church.

All welcome.

Second Sundays in Searsport, for the remaining 2024 concerts, feature everything from Ragtime, Bluegrass, Chamber Music and beyond.