32nd AFF Schedule
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Aurora Strings & Ursa Minor String Ensembles * Auke Bay
Colin Zheng, Auri Clark, Rebekah Badilla, Maggie Ross, Jacob Sanders, Ann Sutton, Clancey Cheeley, David Miller, Kevin Sigler, Ethan Seid, Calder Otsea, Forest Kobayashi, Denali Murray-Shapland, Finn Sinclair, Ruby Steedle, violin; Denali Wentz, Amanda Bahn, Nico Glocke, Denali Hyatt, viola; Denali Hyatt, Tatsu Monkman, cello; Keegan Goodell, Devon Wetherington, bass; Guo Hua Xia, director.
Two celestial phenomena join together to play world folk with classical training. Roll over Suzuki!
College Bound (Donations Accepted) * Juneau
Hannah Wilson, Laura Zahasky, Linsday Clark, Auri Clark, Quinn Zahasky
We love cookies and bluegrass!
Seward Family Band * Auke Bay
Rob Seward, Marian Seward, Anna Seward
Back for our 6th folk festival together.
Scott Miller * Juneau
Songs of near-perfect anonymity.
Big Boys * Juneau
Riley Paul, Peter Jorgensen, Ben Gelotte
Playing classic rock music.
John Palmes * Juneau
Third Time’s A Charm * Juneau
Frankie Pillifant, Bill Childers, Odin Brudie
They’re back. This time they have a secret weapon.
Sonny Chandler * Auke Bay
Original acoustic guitar instrumental & vocal.
Jerry Grant * Juneau
Family Tradition * Douglas
Debbie Filori-Burrous, Sammy Burrous
Local mother & son duo playing the music the love. Hope you love it too.
The Invisible Circus * Juneau
Brian Sullivan
One hand clapping.
A Dollar Down * Douglas
Paul Gardinier, Mike Stanley, Mike Bucy, Doug Bridges, Marta Lastufka, Kari
Some timely Woody Guthrie tunes with some twisted arranging for twisted times.
Rory Stitt * Juneau
Local singer/songwriter weaving the tales of a modern troubadour’s world through the eyes of his piano. Cabaret stylings seen in various feathers at Perseverance including “Hedwig”, “Puck”, “Frank-N-Furter” & more. Hear life meet art.
Fairweather Fools * Douglas
Jamie Marks, Tania Lewis, Bobby Jones, Shawn Knoedler, and assorted renegades
Original, old timey, bluegrassy songs inspired by campfires and faultlines.
Shameless Promotions * Juneau
Cheryl Cook, Kathy Hocker, Jill Sandleben, Gani et se, Corin Whittemore
We’re shameless. We’re fabulous. Come hear us weave our harmonies.
Heartstrings * Juneau
Lisa Miles, Elias Antaya, Zori Oberle, Thomas Hazel, Jasper & Reuben McNaughton, Chelsea Peterson, Jack & Quinn White, Ethan & Aidan Seid, Rielly Walsh, Rhy Coffee, Ruby Steedle, Robert Newman, Max Blust, Myrica Wildes, Kylie
Ninety-five flyin’fingers fiddlin’ for fun!!
Eric McDowell * Juneau
Candle time.
Kelli & Bill * Juneau
Kelli Childers, Bill Childers
Just a girl & her dad & a few good songs.
Ivory League * Juneau
Thomas Sorensen, Jane Hartle, Alyssa Alt, Taylor Vidic, Emma Landvatter, Denali Murray-Shapland
Classic rock on the ivory keys.
The Graceland Girls * Juneau
Cheryl Bschor, J. Althea, Janice Hurley, Shelly Wright
Gorgeous elderly chicks, still stylin’ in the 50’s.
Katherine Hilst * Seattle
Fiddling around on the cello!
Flatlands Frank * Juneau
Frank Delaplain
Make a Joyful Noise * Juneau,
Dave Stancliff, Luke Nelson, Becky Miller, Laurie Miller, Eileen Cotê, Rick Matson, Connie Nelson
Great gobs of gospel.
Paper Moon * Juneau, AK
Alan Michael, Martha DeFreest
Appalachian fiddle and banjo.
The Preserves Festival Band * Juneau
Tony Tengs, Albert McDonnell, George Wallace, Bill Glude, Jamison Paul, Joyce Levine, Jane Roodenberg, Greg Pease, Andrea Mogil, Helen Tengs, and others
The 10th edition of this carbonated collective, once again dishin’ it out fresh from the griddle!
Michael Truax * Juneau
Bald on bald.
The Glacial Erratics * Juneau
Betsy Sims, Kim Barlow, Martha Scott
Back to the festival stage at last!
Tom Koester * Juneau
The bald egg tries again, with original songs about laughing, living, and loving.
Patrice Helmar * Juneau
Original songs.
Dream Insignia * Juneau
Brian Croteau, Nick Storey, Chris Waterhouse
Post-Tom Waits rockabilly grunge.
Emergency Brake * Gustavus
Benjamin Child, Jeb Cozby, Austin Kesterson, Cora Little, Sol Martinez, Andrew McDonough, Maria Patrick, Eric Thompson, Forrest Young, Barrett Zobrist, Ellie Sharman
A wild ride of jigs & reels put in motion by the Gustavus Middle School String Band.
The Zahasky Family * Juneau
Paul, Melissa, Laura, Quinn, Abby
We are looking to adopt a banjo player. Must come with references.
Twice the Size of My Belly * Juneau
Aldyn Brudie, Charli Childers
Head for the stage. Do not sail on past Juneau’s Siren Sisters.
Kathy Fanning and Jamie Marks * Juneau
Fun stuff Maynard!
Mint * Juneau
Tim Mason
Singer/songwriter.
Rainee Godwin & friends * Juneau
Songs.
Caleb Aronson * Kenai
Singer/songwriter from Fairbanks performing songs from debut album—Livengood. www.calebaronson.com
Sameboat Stringband * Juneau
Sergei Morosan, Julie Benner
More old timey goodness.
Green Wood * Haines
Kris Jones, Lindy
Dickson
Songs from the wood shed.
Slackjaw * Juneau
Jack Fontanella, Andy Ferguson, Jeff Day, Eric Chadwell
Hard-drivin’
old time tunes.
Riley Woodford * Juneau
Original songs from my CD, “Applehood and Mother Pie.”
The Buckley Women * Juneau
Linda Buckley, Cadie Buckley, Ann Marie
They’re back with more original songs, close harmonies and of course—wardrobe!
Jane Roodenburg & Friends * Juneau
The women are revolting! Songs about being happy no matter what.
Mark & Scott with a little help from our friends * Juneau
Mark Bush, C. Scott Fry
Good friends, good tunes, we’ll think of something.
Villegas * Thousand Oaks, California
David Camacho, Matt Maltese, Rhonda Cruz, Danielle Camacho
Original & traditional folk & blues.
Juneau Pride Chorus * Juneau
Leslie Wood, Director; Jacque Farnsworth, piano; Kelly Henriksen, Percussion; Megan Behnke, Barbara Belknap, Anne Blust, Chris Blust, Maridon Boario, Kristen Bomengen, Marsha Buck, Cheryl Cook, Judy Crondahl, Eve Dillingham, Pat Dobbins, Jean Findley, Mary Graham, Stacey Harper, Kathy Hocker, Patricia Hull, Kim Kiefer, Maureen Longworth, Marianne Mills, Brenda Overcast, Andy Peterson, Bonita Rohla, gani et se Ruthellen, Jill Sandleben, Sue Schrader, Karen Shields, Jeannette St. George, Paula Terrel, Bonnie Turner, Linda Vallie, Christina Wallace, Taffy Wells, Pat White, Corin Whittemore
A chorus of mothers, daughters, sisters, lovers & grandmothers bonded by a love of singing and desire to celebrate diversity.
Bluescast 2006 * Juneau
J. Althea, Ron Clarke, Laury Roberts Scandling, Jeff Brown, Mo Hicks
Politial satire & dry cleaning.
Ed Schoenfeld and friends and family * Douglas
Ed Schoenfeld, Riley Woodford, Corin Whittemore, Maggie Schoenfeld
Musical comment on issues of the day. Parodies, satire, and barking dogs galore.
Ann McBeth & Alex Clarke * Fairbanks
Original songs of life, love & desperation—the usual stuff!
Nanci Griffith * Texas
Guest artist for the 32nd Annual Alaska Folk Festival.
Costa’s Huber Dubers * Juneau
Collette Costa, Alberto McDonnell
Panhandle Crabgrass Revival Band * Juneau
Father JP, Captain Ferg, Panhandle Slim, Silvertongue, Princess M
Yee-haw! Yee-doggies!
Vern Culp & Shea D. Crow * Sitka
Original music by Vern Culp & Shea D. Crow. Folk music.
Skagway Beach Picnic * Skagway
Barbara Kalen, Martha Stey, Pete Beattie, Mary Beattie, Coney Danitz
The beach picnic seems to have progressed to their second childhood.
Curt Terrall * Juneau
Guitar & voice.
Teri Tibbett * Juneau
Original songs & stories.
Un Violín y Tres Feles * Douglas
John Unzicker, Ben Higdon, Patrick Murphy, Bob Banghart
Three cats and a finale…
The Teri Derr Band * Juneau
Teri Derr, Doug Fanyak, J.B.Blankenship, John Cager
Seattle performer brings her songs from her newly released CD.
Pat Henry * Juneau
Songs from Jeanie’s kitchen.
Brookelyn Bellinger * Fairbanks
Pop-folk that licks at your ears and inspires you to eat Rice Krispies while dancing across a frozen lake.
Well Strung * Anchorage
Todd Grebe, Conor McManamin, Dan Booth, Angela Oudean, Gary Markley
Original & traditional hard driving bluegrass—yes, we’re from Anchorage, & we love it.
Burl Sheldon and the Burlettes * Haines
14.5 minutes of fresh, new songs-from-the-farside hit factory (including set-up time.)
Sarah C. Hanson * Fairbanks
Kray Van Kirk * Juneau
Singer-songwriter. I am the Queen of Elfland. Thomas.
Western Hemlock Society * Petersburg
Justin Anderson, Carin Christensen, Nicole Clowery, Scott Hursey, Chris Marshall
More music made by musicians mired in the muskegs of Mitkof Island.
Hunt/Bayer * Fairbanks
Charlie Hunt, Nancy Bayer
Jeff Kanzler & The Growlers * Ester
Jeff Kanzler, Eric Graves, Danny Berberich, George Gianakoupolis, Kliff Hopsen
Original roots rock
Frostfire * Fairbanks
Scott Darter, Susie Hallinan, Erin Tilly
The Celtic files go declassified!
Calamity * Tacoma
Kevin Cavanagh, Kim Barlow
Primitive Appalachian roots music.
Sherri’s Jubilee * Fairbanks
Carol Gales, Jim Dory, Phil Cassel, Joe Karson, Sherri Hadley
Raucous old-time \’ro-k_s\ adj. 1. boisterously, disorderly 2. disagreeably harsh or strident 3. A hootin’ good time.
Joe Page * Anchorage
Joe Page, Greg Booth, Angela Oudean, Dan Booth, Connor McManamin
Back again with a set of original tunes for your listening pleasure.
Simple Messengers * Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Pete Beattie, Mary Beattie, Marg Tatum
“Fortified by moose meat.”
Robin Hopper * Chugiak, AK
The Anchorage Daily news calls Robin’s music “as warm and comforting as a favorite sweater.”
Kim Beggs * Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
A Yukon singer/songwriter with old tyme, bluegrass influences plus a little bit of Neil Young (www.kimbeggs.com)
Mary DeSmet & Greg Burger * Juneau
Full Circle takes a “turn.”
Dzantiki Heeni 8th Grade Orchestra * Juneau
18 kids—violin, viola, cello, bass; one teacher—cello
A celebration of youthful talent through music for string orchestra.
Natalie Thingvall & Z.J.Rohloff * Juneau
Natalie, 5th grade, & ZJ, 6th grade, playing acoustic guitar & fiddle—Bob Marley, Greenday Weezer.Callie and friends! * Juneau
Paige Poor, Callie Conerton, Matt Crimp, Rich Poor
Get ready for some good old family songs!
Barbara Vaught & friend guitarist * Juneau
Barbara Vaught, Gene Nelson
Song stylist presenting music from the heart of the 60’s.
Caitlin Warbelow * Fairbanks
Caitlin Warbelow, Mark Ward, Gerard McDonnell, Jason Ward, Ellie Sharman, Iain Morris
“What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
Andrew Dill * Hoonah
Andrew Dill, Brian Messing
A solo act of high energy, upbeat, Christian pop/rock tunes…quick set-up/teardown.
The X-Step In-Laws * Juneau
Hal Geiger, John Unzicker, Guy Unzicker, Nathan Watts, Sigrid Dahlberg, Moriah Unzicker
Gospel tunes played in an xtra tuff tradition.
The Inclement Weather Band * Bethel
Jesse Buckwalter, Paul Basile, Katie Klann
Yodeling extravaganza.
Katie Henry * Davis, California
(Singer-songwriter) “Hometown girl makes annual pilgrimage to Alaska Folk Mecca, new songs in tow.”
Gordy Euler * Portland, Oregon
Gordy is half of the folk duo “Shanghaied on the Willamette” who has performed traditional and maritme music throughout the Northwest.
Lou Nathanson & Kristen Holmes * Anchorage
Original music to help you get in touch with your inner primitive organism.
Mary Schallert and the Pianoman * McMinnville, Oregon
Mary Schallert, Ethan Barske
Mary Schallert and Ethan Barske of Anchorage perform some Billy Joel and who knows what else…
Cindy McKenna * Homer
Folk music, original & contemporary.
“We’re Not Sure?” Previous Group Name “Homemade Jam” * Sitka
Kris Fulton, Traci Turner, Andi Turner, John Fulton, Peter Apathy, possibly others!
Original tunes—mostly about life in Alaska.
Syran * Anchorage
Emily Dalsfoist, Tyler Tornfelt, Ford Tennis
Folk rock; maybe some funk. All original.
VI-OLY Boys with KTOO’s C.A. * Olympia, Washington
Tom Gould, Mike Alperin, C.A. Bowman, Rik Romerein
Good time music.
The Flaming Pastries * Anchorage
Kevin Cassity, Lisa Jamieson, Mark Schultz
Guitar slingin’ banjo totin’ folkadelic with shimmery 3 part vocals.
Justin Smith * Gustavus
Solo acoustic guitar.
Phil Riddle & friends (Bearbones Napping) * Gustavus
Philip C. Riddle, unsure possible cello, unsure possible violin
2 to 3 of my new songs from my new album/CD.
Rory of Ardbawn * Hoonah
Retired radio/television jingle singer and voice actor/announcer.
Bluegrass 101 * Douglas
Brooke Munro, Andrew Heist, Jeremy Kane, Scott Burton
Jr. Kane of Clark County, Heist of the Sweet Potatoes, Burton of the Douglas Ramblers, and the daughter of Bill Munro combine for some hard-driving traditional blue-grass.
The Simpletones * Talkeetna
Paul Hatfield, Kim Hutchings, Jim Stefanowski, Jack Fickel, Holly Hill
Old-timey music from Talkeetna.
Lia and Chris Behnke * Anchorage
Traditional music from the Southwest of Ireland—on uilleann pipes and fiddle. Married on Friday, here’s to a lifetime of music. www.liazito.com.
Cheryl Branz * Spokane, Washington
Cheryl is a singer/songwriter from Spokane, WA with powerful vocals and lyrics that resonate with everyday life.
Belly Meat * Sitka
Gary Gouker, Ted Howard, Lee Asnin, Ernie Eggleston
A mix of original and traditional country blues, often with a Southeast Alaska theme and flavor.
Bearfoot * Moscow, Idaho
Kate Hamre, Mike Mickelson, Jason Norris, Angela Oudean, Annalisa Tornfelt
New CD coming out this summer! Check out www.bearfootbluegrass.com for more info & our tour schedule!
Iain Morris; Nyckelharpa * Anchorage
Traditional folk music on the national folk instrument of Sweden, the nyckelharpa.
Pat Fitzgerald * Fairbanks
“Just another voice singin’ in the choir, adding to the noise for a little while…” 10thplanet.com.
McIntyre Creek * Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Thane Phillips, Bob Hayes, Jerome McIntyre, Peter Upton
All original material in the folk/grass/Americana vein.
Will Putman and Trudy Heffernan * Fairbanks
Life, the universe, and everything—the view from the suburban bush.
No Time Flatt * Fairbanks
Danny Berberich, George Gianakopoulous, Carl E. Hoffman, Gary Markley
Fairbanks, Alaska traditional-style bluegrass music.
The Emeralds * Anchorage
Matt Smith, Matt Crimp, Martha Leffer, Amanda Kerr, Ethan Barske, Eric Rodgers, Tyler Tornfelt
Returning for their 6th Folk Festival, the Emeralds are all here, serving up acoustic jazz, pounding power fiddle and smooth bluegrass in a way that only 17-21 year olds can.
Ursa Major String Ensemble * Auke Bay
Franz Felkl, Lindsay Clark, Pauline Zheng, Andrew Sigler,
Kelsey Preecs, Ann Robertson, Taylor Hubbard, Travis Blair, violin; Isaac Stark, Kirsten Jorgensen, viola; Dan Piorkowski, Hunter Brown, cello; Tesia Meade, bass; Dan Hopson, guitar; Guo Hua Xia, director
Hear the Great Bear play world folk with intense enthusiasm. Chamber music was never like this.
Slightly (less) Askew * Fairbanks
Jody March, Aurora Bowers, Katie Sousa, Ryan Bowers
Traditional and original bluegrass and newgrass, from a young band.
Earthen Vessel * Juneau
Nathan Parmalee, Winston Smith, Jeff Hill, Lee Clements, Chris McDowell, John Schauwecker, Vincent Lew, Ray Thibodeau
Contemporary Christian praise.
Daniel Scott Trail * Wrangell
Pilgrim’s Progress…glimpses of a greater love.
Two Pigotts are Better Than One * Clinton, Washington
Julie Pigott and Lela Pigott
Judy Collins meets Avril LaVigne.
Irene Muller * Tukwila, Washington
Uh oh, she’s back again!
Ruby Rangers * Haines Junction, Yukon Territory
Bob Hayes, Richard Godson, Peter Upton, Boyd Campbell, Elsabe Kloppers
Original Yukon folk music from the dry end of the Haines Road.
Rick Lenning * Finland, Minnesota
Blast from the past, with some surprise guests.
Brenda Berezan * Haines Junction, Yukon Territory
With Dieter Gade, Richards Godson
Contemporary and clever folk music that will make you shuffle your feet and sometimes make you cry.
35% Loco * Fairbanks
Simon Crelli, with friends
One fiddle-crazed teenager plays celtic, gypsy, and old-timey tunes with friends.
Larry Zarella * Tigerville, South Carolina
Larrys’ songs are a perfect combination of heartfelt sincerity and fun. This is his third time here.
Angie and the Girls * Fairbanks
Angie Williams, Alisa Williams, Rebecca Johnson
Mother-daughter trio with tight harmonies and original bluegrass, country and folk songs.
“Chickweed Ellen” Mannion * Fairbanks
Ellen Mannion
Fanciful foolishness and homemade humtunes.
The Jane Spruce Society * Fairbanks
Erin Tilly, Safia Yonker, Lynn Basham, Justin Yonker, Rich Rayburg, and more possibly
Traditional Irish and more.
Protein Phetis * Anchorage
Matt Lowber, Carter Marvin, Zach St. George, Forrest Allen, Bailey Riddle, Eric Marvin
Mix of different styles.
Don Drew & The Wild Pioneers * Juneau
Don Drew, Gerry Fiscus, Paul Disdier, Kirk McBride, George Trani, Dr. Virgil Fredenberg
Classic country, western & bluegrass music from the 1940s to the 1960s.
Natalie Edelson & Whitehorse, Yukon Territory
Off-the-grid urban refugee will play 3 songs off her debut CD, Mayfly Days. Eeeeee!
Stewart Ely * Pelican
Obscure songs, something old & something new.
Klapa DooWopella * Seattle, Washington
Phil Parharmovic, Bozo Lovac’ (aka T. Hunter), James Hoathovic, William Weisko
Male quartet singing close harmonies about wine, women and the sea.
Robin Dale Ford * Fairbanks
The return of one woman, one banjo. 10th Planet.com.
Grupo Condor * Beaverton, Oregon
Freddy Calla (Bolivia), Jaime Johnson (Peru), Gerardo Caldero’n (Mexico)
Grupo Condor is a touring ensemble, and plays traditional and contemporary folk music from Latin America.
Buddy Tabor * Juneau
The singing house painter. Call me for a free estimate. 364-2280.
Royal Ratfish Rangers * Ketchikan
Ray Troll, Forrest Gibson, Bob Banghart, Mystery, Other Mystery
…Where the fins meet the frets…
Nanci Griffith * Texas
Guest Artist for the 32nd Annual Alaska Folk Festival
Grateful Celtics * Juneau
Cecily Morris, Beth Leibowitz, Chris Pace, Art Morris, John Church
Traditional tunes but also klezmer influences. A little different sound—fiddle free.
Caller: Jim Grammel * Juneau
Dishwasher safe!
Starr Hill * Juneau,
Anne Fuller, Kathy Fanning, Mike Sakarias, Rob Bosworth, Debbie Johnson, Kate Boesser, Sally Donaldson
Caller: Becky Hill
Whozyamama Cajun/Zydeco Band * Bainbridge Island, WA
Rex Blazer, Claudette Boudreaux, Tami Allen, Jack Fontanella, Alexina Boudreaux, tba
Rex Blazer joins Claudette Boudreaux, Tami Allen, Jack Fontanella and local suspects for a fais do do!!
Celtic Confusion * Fairbanks
Gary Newman, Paige Steiner, Colleen Herning, Lisa Jaeger
Fairbanks contras for your dancing pleasure.
Caller: Gordy Euler * Portland, Oregon
Gordy has been calling contra dances in the Northwest for six years. He is the barker? banker? for the Portland Country Dance Community.
The Improbabillies * Homer, Anchorage & Seattle
Scott Meyer, Forrest Gibson, Grant Dermody, Brian DeMarcus
Old time music.
Caller: Tom Paul * Juneau
Fire on McGinnis * Juneau
Lazlo McGinnis, Laurie Gardner, Doug Gardner, Martha DeFreest, Dayna Robertson, James Bibb, Dave Sheakley
Celtic folk rock.
Band: Raisin’ Holy Hell! * Ester
Doctor Bob Bell, Thomas Hart, Sherri Hadley, Eric Graves, Maridon Boario (if she’ll have us)
“The historical meeting of Mick Jagger and his dead-beat dad, Uncle Dave Macon. It went well.”
Deep North * Seattle & Fairbanks
Grant Dermody, Robin Dale Ford, Pat Fitzgerald, Forrest Gibson, Alex Clarke
Seriously fun blues-boogie dancing.
The C-Notes * Anchorage & Juneau
Danny C., Johnny H., Adrian Minne, Marc Ramonda, Bob Banghart
Roots, rock and roll!
Sweet Sunny North * Haines
Len Feldman, Katya Kirsch, Tom Paul, & friends
Old-timey from the northern panhandle. Contras & squares.
Caller: Valerie DeLaune * Juneau
Anchor Steam * Anchorage
Denise Martin, Mike Richardson, Jim Kerr, Patty Hamre, Dave Hamre, John Michaud in spirit memoriam
Lively steaming contras & squares.
Caller: Lynn Basham * Fairbanks
Fairbanks caller from 11 time zones away.
Leif & Lis Saya * Juneau
Contra, Irish & square dance tunes to bring you joy!
Caller: Becky Hill
The Jig Is Up * Anchorage
Jacque Farnsworth, Lis Saya, Chow Taylor, Nene Wolfe
Irish band.
Caller: tbd
The Bluesband * Gustavus
Justin Smith, Adrian Minne, Vern Fowler, Steve Nelson
Funky blues. Vern’s moving to Virginia, so it might be a while before the next one…
Salsa Borealis * Juneau
Antonio Diaz, Russell Sandstrom, Albert McDonnell, Eric Ocasio, Marc Ramonda, Mike Bucy, Mike Stanley, Rhonda Cruz
Get ready to shimmy, shake, wiggle and gyrate to Juneau’s very own salsa band—featuring new songs and new sounds (piano) that are sure to get you in the Latin groove.
THE OFFICIAL ALASKA FOLK FESTIVAL PHONE NUMBER IS: 907-463-3316
