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29th Annual

ALASKA FOLK FESTIVAL

Centennial Hall, Juneau, Alaska

April 7-13, 2003



Schedule

 

Guest Artists for the 29th
 

Barachois
 
 
 Guest caller:

Brian DeMarcus
Seen here with Beverly Cotten when they were both dancing with the original Green Grass Cloggers
 
Brian was the guest caller for AFF 21. He returns to give us more of his outstanding calling.
 


THE OFFICIAL ALASKA FOLK FESTIVAL PHONE NUMBER IS: 907-463-3316  

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Here is the Schedule:
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Evenings:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Dances:

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Afternoons:

Saturday

Sunday

Workshops

 
Wednesday, April 9 * Centennial Hall

 

7:00

Tlingit Gospel Singers h Juneau

  • Gospel music in Tlingit and English from the Presbyterian/Salvation Army tradition.
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    7:15

    Julie Rehfeld & Keith Fremlin h Juneau

  • Julie & Keith will perform some original & old favorite pop/rock songs.
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    7:30

    Katie Henry h New Hampshire

  • Original songs.
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    7:45

    Riesa Rose h Valdez

  • Folk singer-guitar/foot stomping original music.
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    8:00

    John Ledger h Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland

  • Unaccompanied traditional songs from England and Scotland.
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    8:15

    Green Wood h Haines

  • Kris Jones, Lindy Dickson, et al

    Throw it in the fire and watch out! It's sparks.

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    8:30

    Costa's Deep Knee Benders h Juneau

  • Terry S., John H., Venus D., others

    Lock up your neighbors, hide your dogs. All sinners welcome.

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    8:45

    Thea Fermin h Juneau

  • Singer songwriter from Mexico. Will play my own songs in English & Spanish (ballads/new age.)
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    9:00

    Fairweather Players h Juneau

  • Stephen Bodnar, Beth Leibowitz, Nanna Borchert, Bill Thompson

    Renaissance music and dance from the times of kings, queens, peasants and paupers.

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    9:15

    Alan C. Plaster h Juneau

  • "The dude abides." &emdash; The Dude
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    9:30

    The Smelly O'Rourkes featuring Kelly O'Rourke h Juneau

  • San Dimas high school football rules!! (Kelly plays folk/punk.)
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    9:45

    John Palmes h Juneau

  • More of that Alaskan? Folk? Music?
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    10:00

    The Eclectics h Juneau

  • Robin Taylor, Jon Lyman, Linda Coate, Ken Coate, John Lager, Chris Frary, Russell Santee and other politically questionable friends.
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    10:15

    Michael Kahdushan h Juneau

     

    The divine inspiration of exposing the soul to the universe...and beyond

     

    10:30

    Ashley Ahrens h Juneau

     

    Solo fingerstyle acoustic guitar.

     

    Emcee: Jim Grammel

    Stage Manager: Anne Fuller

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    Thursday Evening, April 10 * Centennial Hall

     
     

    7:00

    Juneau Pride Chorus h Juneau

  • Leslie Wood, Director, Jacque Farnsworth, piano, Kelly Henriksen, percussion, Chris Blust, Marsha Buck, Cheryl Cook, Judy Crondahl, Lorie Daniels, Eve Dillingham, Jean Findley, Mary Graham, Kathy Hocker, Kim Kiefer, Jennifer Legat, Maureen Longworth, Pat McLear, Marianne Mills, Gani Et Se, Jill Sandleben, Sue Schrader, Jeannette St. George, Pat Tagart, Paula Terrel, Bonnie Turner, Linda Vallie, Christina Wallace, Taffy Wells, Corin Whittemore, Rachel Zahnd
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    7:15

    Light at the End of the Tundra h Juneau

  • Aldyn Brudie, Hannah Wilson, Lindsay Clark

    The next generation of panhandle fiddlers splitting horse-hairs, with vocal variations. FYI: We hate pickles!

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    7:30

    Greg McLaughlin, Leif Saya, Lis Saya h Juneau

  • Acoustic folk music.
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    7:45

    Teri Tibbett h Juneau

  • Original songs.
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    8:00

    Barachois- Prince Edward Island, Canada
    2003 AFF Guest Artists

    8:45

    The Preserves h Juneau

  • Tony Tengs, Albert McDonnell, Jane Roodenberg, Bill Glude, Joyce Levine, Greg Pease, Michael Bucey, Helen Tengs, Angelo Norfleet, Guy Hoffman, Bonnie Herbold

    The 8th incarnation of this carbonated folk-pop collecctive.

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    9:00

    Chas Bruns h Bangor, Maine

  • Acoustic solo artist from Maine. www.chasbruns.com
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    9:15

    Panhandle Crabgrass Revival Band h Juneau

  • Father J.P., Panhandle Slim, Silvertongue, Princess M, Cap'n Ferg

     

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    9:30

    Jay Stange and friends h Juneau

  • Funk to reggae, these are original tunes that'll rock you with acoustic instruments.
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    9:45

    Andy Baker h Anchorage

  • Andy Baker, John Cook, Robin Greene

    Andy will soon have you singing and rockin' along his upbeat Queenstown tour which will continue down the west coast!

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    10:00

    Julie Mae Pigott h Clinton, WA

  • Homegrown songs under the influence of sunshine!
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    10:15

    C.A. Wylie h Juneau

  • Rockafolkafunkajazzpop
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    10:30

    Michael Truax h Juneau

  • The black tooth on the folk festival smile.
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    Emcee: Riley Woodford

    Stage Manager: Greg & Rachael Beck

     
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    Dance Schedule: Thursday Evening, April 10 * National Guard Armory 

     

    9:00
    The Jig Is Up * Anchorage

  • Chow Taylor, Nene Wolfe, Jacque Farnsworth

    Contra Dance Band featuring old Irish Tunes, mostly.

     

    Jim Grammel, caller

  • 10:00

    Frostfire * Fairbanks

  • Susie Hallinan, Scott Darter, Thom McLean

    Dangerously Celtic.

     

    Valerie DeLaune, caller

  • 11:00

    Jubilee * Wasilla

  • Shonti Elder, Jim Kerr, Denise Martin

    Lively dance music & silliness.

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    Brian De Marcus, Guest Caller

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    Friday Evening, April 11 * Centennial Hall

     

    7:00

    Tetrafiddles h Fairbanks

  • Alyna Atkinson, Vallyn Atkinson, Aurora Bowers, Sarah Brauser, McKenzie Brooks, Katy DeLong, Gabi Dominguez, Jody March, Kyla McGroarty, Becca Rorabaugh, Marisa Rorabaugh, Jessie Rostad, Katie Sousa, Collin Stackhouse, Paige Steiner, Rachael Steiner, Susie Hallinan, Scott Darter, Simon Crelli - We're back!!
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    7:15

    The Uke Kooks h Juneau

  • Roblin Davis, Tony Tengs, Emily Windover, John Leo, Dawn Pisel-Davis & baby, Adrienne Bosworth, Maya Pisel

    Non-stop ukulele sweetness gone off the deep end &endash; beware!

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    7:30

    Jerry Grant h Juneau

  • From Maine &emdash; I sing and play acoustic guitar by myself &emdash; just moved to Juneau for a little while. (folk, funk, blues)
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    7:45

    Patrice Helmar h Ashland, OR

  • Songs for freight trains, small towns, hope, the charismatic 5%, the town drunks, and dreamers: for your heart and the revolution.

     

    8:00

    Alaska Fiddlers Convention/Ron Klein Panoramic Photo

  • 8:15

    Kid Burfl h Farmington, NM

  • It's been 7 years. You'll recognize the opening song, if you've been to a party wif me…
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    8:30

    Buddy Tabor &endash; The Singing House Painter h Juneau

  • Call me for a free estimate &endash; 364-2280.
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    8:45

    The Lager Family Band, featuring "Teri Derr" h Juneau

  • Teri Derr, Jim Bergquist, Hannah Lager, Jereimiah Blankenship, John Lager

    Big talent in the family comes to town. "Teri's" singing and "Jim's" piano are a thrilling addition.

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    9:00

    Joe Page h Anchorage

  • Joe Page, Frank Solivan, Forrest Gibson, Nate Swartz, Robin Dale Ford

    Original tunes and spaghetti westerns.

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    9:15

    Belly Meat h Sitka

  • Lee Asnin, Ernie Eggleston, Andy Ferguson, Gary Gouker

    A mix of original and classic country blues songs.

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    9:30

    Open Door Mission h Hector, NY

  • June Drucker, Sally Freund, Forrest Gibson, Brian DeMarcus, Scotty Meyer

    Old time music.

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    9:45

    Animatronic Stage Show h Juneau

  • Lacey, Sadie, Dale, others

    Dance party or slumber fest.

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    10:00

    The Emeralds h Anchorage

  • Ethan Barske, Amanda Kerr, Martha Leffek, Matt Smith, Matt Crimp

    At the AFF for the 3rd time, the Emeralds celebrate their first CD, "The Emerald Edge."

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    10:15

    Art Johns and Friends h Tagish, Yukon Territory

  • Guitar/singer.
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    10:30

    Rich Conneen h Juneau

  • Vocal/guitar/original works.
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    10:45

    Burl Sheldon h Haines

  • Play da blues.
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    11:00

    Wayne Alex, Old Timey Guitar Factory h Juneau

  • Old Timey folk, Latin, very old corridos.
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    11:15

    Dave Manning h Anchorage

  • "Anchorage has its own Tom Waits!"

     

    Emcee: Collette Costa

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    Stage Manager: John Laskey

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    Dance Schedule: Friday Evening, April 11 * National Guard Armory

    7:00

    Reuben's h Juneau

    Four hams holding rye.

     

    Brian de Marcus, Guest Caller

     

    8:00

    Foghorn h Portland, OR

    Kevin Sandri, Caleb Klauder, Sammy Lind, Rev. P.T. Grover and Brian Bagdonas

    Ass kickin' redneck stringband music all the way from Oregon.

     

    Jack O'Fontanella, Guest Caller

     

    9:00

    Rock Fish h Juneau

    Buzz Ritter, Rik Romerein, Dan Minuskin, Adrian Minne, Clay Good

    Smokin' tunes from Bill's garage.

     

    10:00

    Salsa Borealis h Juneau

    Russell Sandstrom, Albert McDonnell, Marc Ramonda, Eric Ocasio, Antonio Diaz, Mike Bucy, Mike Stanley, Humberto Hernandez

    Salsa, merengue, cumbia and more - hot latin rhythms from Tiajuana to Tierra Del Fuego. Come see our outstanding new linup.

     

    11:00

    The C-Notes h Seattle, WA

    Danny C, Bobby B, Johnny QH, Mike Stan Lee, Mark the Man, Adrian

    Rockabilly rip it up.

     

    12:00

    Dag Nabbit h Juneau

    Tully Devine, Dale McFarlin, Jason Caputo, Adam St. Hilaire

    All original Alaskan Groove Music.

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    Saturday Afternoon, April 12 * Centennial Hall
      

    12:00

    Forget-Me-Not Fiddlers & Firefly Fiddlers h Juneau

  • All students (32 of 'em) on violin plus 2 teachers, 1 piano for accompaniment

    Juneau Community Charter School violin students &emdash; ever changing effervescence for six years.

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    12:15

    Lou Nathanson h Anchorage

  • Yes. This is the man accused by President Bush of being part of the "axis of humor."
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    12:30

    Los Esposos h Bethel

  • Paul Basile, Laura Schlapkohl, Joe Homlar, Shane Iverson

    A little twang with a little fiddle. All songs open to interpretation.

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    12:45

    Bear Paw Pickers h Hoonah

  • Bob Clark, Ben McLuckie, Stephanie Harold, Bob Hutton

    Tunes from the den.

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    1:00

    Two or More h Cordova

  • Steve Vican, Tia Vican

    Home spun family band.

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    1:15

    Ann McBeth h Fairbanks

  • A couple original songs &emdash; maybe an old standard &emdash; bring your hankies.
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    1:30

    Tastes Like Chicken h Tacoma, WA & Ft. Collins, CO

  • Kevin Cavanagh, Doug Raynolds, probably a standup bass player

    Old country tunes from hayseed land.

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    1:45

    Homegrown h Girdwood

  • Melissa Mitchell, Dawn Venters

    Acoustic Folk &emdash; string bass, guitar, vocals.

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    2:00

    John Hartle and Danny Consenstein h Juneau

  • Old-timey mando & banjo (mostly.)
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    2:15

    Dan Coleron h Anchorage

  • Anchorage based folk rocker, originally from Boston, MA, debuting his second CD release, "Silt."
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    2:30

    Rainee Godwin h Juneau

  • Country/folk.
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    2:45

    Tickle Tones h Anchorage

  • Callie Connerton, Cooper Galvin, Bridget Galvin, Sean Galvin, Camden Galvin, Auri Clark, Lindsay Clark
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    3:00

    Two O'Tooles h Cordova

  • Sam O'Toole, Linden O'Toole

    Two old Tooles left in the empty shed.

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    3:15

    Wibbles & Bits h Fairbanks

  • Britt Arnesen, Willis Ferenbaugh

    What the cat dragged in.

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    3:30

    Jason Messing h Juneau

  • Acoustic Songwriting

     

    Emcee: Tracy Bird

  • Stage Managers: Art Morris

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     Saturday Evening, April 12 * Centennial Hall  

    7:00

    New Archangel Dancers h Sitka

  • Spirited and energetic folk dance from Russia and the surrounding regions.
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    7:15

    Lachance & Simanis h Yukon

  • Gary Lachance, Erik Simanis

    Yukon folk duo AKA Batman and Robin.

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    7:30

    Robin Hopper h Chugiak

  • Award-Winning songwriter from Chugiak.
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    7:45

    Will Putman with Trudy Hefferman h Fairbanks

  • Don't much matter what you wear &emdash; it's just gonna be you and me.
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    8:00

    SloughGrass h Cordova

  • Mike Mickelson, Rion Schmidt, Nathan Swartz, Kate Hamre, Jason Norris

    Compose of pickers from around Alaska. Straight up lonesome Bluegrass music.

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    8:15

    Paul Pendery w/Dave Misiuk & Dennis Stephens h Polson, MT

  • Jazzy, swingin', toe tappin', tunification: Originals, smooth singing, hot mando & creative percussion &emdash; Got Fun?
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    8:30

    NO Time Flatt h Fairbanks

  • George Gianakopoulos, Carl Hoffman, Nate Willimson, Gary Markley

    Fairbanks Bluegrass. Original & traditional. New CD!

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    8:45

    Robin Dale Ford h Fairbanks

  • Greetings from the 10th Planet!
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    9:00

    Jazz Farm h Fairbanks

  • Alan Bent, Luke Bruener, Brady Anderson, Amanda Bent

    Hot club style jazz!

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    9:15

    Rank Strangers h Anchorage

  • Joe Page, Greg Booth, Joel Kadaraugh, Noonzies Scholacci

    Bluegrass sure to please even Louise.

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    9:30

    Justin Smith h Gustavus

  • Original acoustic tunes
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    9:45

    Hopkins h Seattle, WA

  • Hoppy Hopkins, Nelson Peterson

    Dynamic blend of folk and rock. Original and traditional tunes.

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    10:00

    The Sisters h Aurora, CO, Schaumber, IL

  • Linda Bogden, Carol Thomas

    Mountain dulcimers & singing - (we sang "EXXON" at AFF 1999.) Described by a member of the audience as "Two gray haired ladies singing outrageous songs."

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    10:15

    Ross Soboleff h Juneau

  • Mandolin, guitar, native voice.
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    10:30

    Ed Schoenfeld and the Variables h Douglas

  • Ed Schoenfeld, J. Althea, Jane Andreen, Elizabeth & Maggie Schoenfeld

    It's time to do the new oil barrel polka. Humor and satire and stuff like that.

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    10:45

    Last Night's Fun h Eagle River

  • Dan Possumato, Mark Ward, John Walsh, Ken Karabelnikoff

    Traditional Irish folk music from all parts of Ireland.

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    11:00

    Paul Roseland &emdash; The Singing Sourdough h Anchorage

  • Paul has been collecting folk music for 60 years. Songs include cowboy, logging, gold rush and traditional Alaskan.

     

    Emcee: Susan Fitzgerald

    Stage Manager: Louanne Christian

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    Dance Schedule: Saturday, April 12 * National Guard Armory

    7:00

    Urbana Desert h Juneau

    Eric Peterson, Travis Croteau, Brandon Siverston, Justin Heard

    Good Music

     

    8:00

    Barachois h Prince Edward Island

    Guest Artists

     

    10:00

    Bobb Family Band h Juneau
    Riley, Jane, Clay, Bob, Jay & Bert Bobb

    Three Singers, two lead players and one tight rhythm section. The Bobbs deliver swing, rock, country, two-step and waltzes for your dancing pleasure.

     

    11:00

    Bucks 'n' Honey h Whitehorse

    Dale Cooper, Grant Hartwick, Dan Halen, Michael Gates, Mike Wanner

    Canadian mix of classic rock 'n' roll, country and swing.

     

    12:00

    Dang h Fairbanks

    Pat Fitzgerald, Robin Dale Ford, Eric Graves, John Carnahan & Kliff Hopson

  • Rollickin' stompin! freestyle old time.
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    Sunday Afternoon, April 13 * Centennial Hall

    12:00

    Alaska Youth Choir h Juneau

  • Missouri Smyth, Lorie Heagy and approximately 40 choristers.
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    12:15

    The Invisible Circus h Juneau

  • Brian Sullivan, Leif Saya, Scott Fry, John Lager

    On the road to Shambala.

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    12:30

    Saoirse (Gaelic for Freedom) h Juneau

  • Ken & Jan

    Music to unsecure your homeland.

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    12:45

    Ray Tucker h Whitehorse

  • Hot finger picking from the frozen north.
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    1:00

    Crow In The Puddle h Juneau

  • Chris Behnke and friends

    Irish traditional music of the sort and by the instruments that reminds one of unhappy animals. If Henry's wife doesn't have a baby, he'll play too.

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    1:15

    Daughters of the New Moon & El Sehr h Juneau

  • Phaedra, Tara, Anna, Sahara, Ayala, Zoia, Leila Zahara, Adriana, Nesor, Katiyja, Matt Gramble & friends, Diana Ground, Rebecca Gaguine, Pilar, Rahil (Eve)
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    1:30

    Irene Muller h Seattle, WA

  • Irene is back, this year with show tunes.
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    1:45

    Gage Choat  Juneau

  • Folk Music for Robots.
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    2:00

    Amanda Kerr Anchorag

    5th Place National Fiddle Champ, 1st Place Alaska State Fair ('00, '01, '02)

     

    2:15
    Rob, Marian, Stephanie and Josh  Juneau"

  • Rob Seward, Stephanie Hadsel, Marian Seward, Josh Andrews

    Two girls two guys. Some old some new.

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    2:30

    Little Su  Anchorage

  • Ellen Lockyer, Karen Boylan

    Hand-crafted songs, sprightly melodies, thoughtful lyrics &emdash; both stunning & serene as the river that gives this duo its name.

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    2:45

    Susie Ross  Whitehorse

  • Susie performs original tunes, telling stories with humour and heart, AFF 29 will mark her first international show (!) with her first CD available, hot off the press. Susie last played AFF in 1999.
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    3:00

    Divine Appointment  Juneau

  • Patrick Fagg, Toni Fagg, Josh Smith, Bridget Cross
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    3:15

    Rick Miller  Anchorage
     
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    3-6p.m.
    Backroom at the Silverbow
     
     
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    All-Day Coffee & Jam
    St. Ann's Parish Hall (5th & Gold) * Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Potluck breakfast and lunch provided by Juneau contradancers.
    Enjoy the food, a huge open band,
    dancing, sweet reunions, and if weather cooperates,
    fill the streets with music outside the dance hall.
    Bring your instrument & dancing shoes.
    Juneau folks bring a dish to share
    with our out-of-town dancers and musicians
     
     
     
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