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Fiddler, songwriter and vocalist Stephanie Bettman and multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Luke Halpin are two of the most dynamic singer-songwriters and musicians to ever create an album.  We love this quote from their Facebook page:  “Some have said Bettman & Halpin is what would happen if Joan Baez had a lovechild with Charlie Daniels. . . …

REVIEW: BETTMAN AND HALPIN – CHRISTMAS IS A FUNNY THING By Monica Jarrell, guest blogger Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin have a well-earned reputation for delivering a quality show.  During the Bettman and Halpin Christmas is a Funny Thing holiday concert, the duo kept the audience riveted with songs, storytelling and fantastic fiddle playing.  The duo…

“Bettman & Halpin’s soon to be released CD “1000 Miles” faces the facets of life head-on with experience, strength, and hope in an upbeat and musical journey.  Through the years they have consistently delivered quality music that makes you want to listen to over and over – but with “1000 Miles” they have raised the bar…

“This album is just what Folk DJs need right now. It’s got positivity, energy, and the kindness of spirit we’ve grown to expect from this duo. “1000 Miles” careens down a dirt road, kicking up dusty folk and bluegrass traditions while whipping in original arrangements of roots and Americana. After all those miles, it’s clear…

Partners in music and life, Bettman and Halpin to weave melodious tales at arts center BY LUKE LYONS THE PUEBLO CHIEFTAIN LLYONS@CHIEFTAIN.COM, SEP 6, 2018 UPDATED SEP 7, 2018 When Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin met, the two were in much different places. Bettman was working on her debut album in Los Angeles. Halpin was trying…

I don’t get out much.  So, lately, I’ve been making an effort to do just that.  In January I went to a concert!  And the style of music was quite different for me. So going to hear Bettman & Halpin was about as far away from my musical palate as I figured I could get. …