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31 years of festival fun!With more than 120 local acts here at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium, Parlor in the Round on opening night, over 50 workshops for all ages, Folk Week, late night shows at Williwaw and 49th State, a dinner show at Charlou, a contra dance at the Student Union, and our famous Banjo Contest, there’s something for everyone at this year’s Festival, many of which are free! This wonderful opportunity allows folks of all ages to listen, experience, and participate in live music through performing, volunteering, hosting a workshop, or joining in the many jams that echo through the Lobby or around town. Whether at the Festival on campus or around town, you’ll find plenty of friends, old & new, sharing their talents and warming our winter evenings.

For Folk Fest 31, we are thrilled and proud to be bringing up THREE fabulous guest artists! We dipped into some genres that haven’t been heard in recent Festivals, and we think you’ll enjoy some new sounds.

We especially want to thank our Major Sponsors - the UAA CONCERT BOARD and ALASKA AIRLINES - for their continued support! And to all of our other Commercial Contributors who have supported us with ads in the program, thank you, too! We are also very grateful for a special donation from Steve and Debbie Hinds to support the addition of a staff member to the festival team. We will be making further announcements about this, so please stay tuned!

Most of all, thank YOU, the folks who become members of the Anchorage Folk Festival, who attend, and who volunteer time to help out backstage, in the lobby, and putting on the Festival. None of this would be possible without your generous contributions. THANK YOU!!

It’s easy to join our wonderful Festival community online or at our table in the lobby. Then, come to our Annual Business Meeting, Sunday, January 26, 2020, at 5 pm in PSB 166. All members are welcome. See you there, and enjoy the 31st Annual Anchorage Folk Festival!

~ Kate Hamre, AFF President

Plus! Check out our generous supporters & staff

Board, Production Staff, this year’s Artist, Commercial Contributors

Supporting Members, Major Sponsor, Special Thanks

Raffle/Silent Auction Info

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Guest Artists:

Jontavious Willis

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Guest Artist:

Feufollet

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Opinions expressed from the stage are not necessarily those of the Anchorage Folk Festival. All performance, workshop, dance and Folk Week schedules are subject to change without notice. Go to www.anchoragefolkfestival.org for updated information. Show up early to be sure to catch your favorite performer!

Anchorage Folk Festival Board

Kate Hamre, President 2020

Jayson Owens, Vice President 2020

Brenna Hughes, Treasurer 2020

Johnse Ostman, Secretary 2022

Mary Graham 2021

Marty Severin 2021

Destany Hawley 2021

Peter Johnson 2021

Joe Selmont 2022

In the lobby...

There’s a lot going on at the Wendy Williamson during the Folk Festival. In between main stage acts, be sure to check out the lobby:

• Get your 2020 AFF merchandise and stock up on previous years’ goodies

• Support local musicians - check out their CD offerings

• Sign up for membership

• Buy a raffle ticket

• Visit our sponsor’s tables and learn why they support Folk Arts in Alaska

• Fuel up with food and drink

• Start an informal jam

Member Term Expires

Production Crew 2020

Artwork – Levi Werner

Backstage Coordinator – Bill McDonald

Backstage Managers - Bill McDonald, Marianne See, Cathy Wright

Banjo Contest Coordinator – Kate Hamre

Banjo Contest Judges – Brian DeMarcus, Joel Kadarauch, Jay Marvin

Bear Tooth Movie Night – Brenna Hughes

Dance Coordinator – Brenna Hughes

Emcee Coordinator – Kate Hamre

Emcees – Kevin Worrell, Jeremiah Millen, Michael & Ezzy Allwright, Joel Kadarauch, Leslie Kleinfeld, Marianne See, Brett Jokela, Terri McCoy, Andy King, Patty Hamre, Jayson Owens, Wade Hampton Miller, Rose & Danny Consenstein, Robin Hopper

Folk Week Coordinator –Destany Hawley, Brenna Hughes

House Managers Coordinator – Kate Hamre

House Managers – Dave Hamre, db pedersen, Walter Heins, Alicia King

Instrument Donation Assessment – Peter Johnson

Jam Coordinator – Johnse Ostman

Kick Off Party Coordinator – Kate Hamre

Lobby Managers - Kate Hamre, Brenna Hughes, Jayson Owens, Peter Johnson, Destany Hawley

Media Outreach & Marketing – Brenna Hughes, Kate Hamre, Joe Selmont, Johnse Ostman

Membership Coordinator – Brenna Hughes

Merchandise Coordinators – Kate Hamre, Jayson Owens, Destany Hawley, Johnse Ostman

Poster Design - Levi Werner, Mariah Oxford

Poster Distribution - Peter Johnson, Joe Selmont, Andranel Brown, Melinna Faw, Carol Combs

Program – Mariah Oxford

Program Coordinator – Kate Hamre

Scheduling Coordinators – Brenna Hughes, with help from our scheduling committee!

Silent Auction – Johnse Ostman, Peter Johnson

Social Media Outreach – Brenna Hughes, Johnse Ostman

Sound Engineering – Chief: Lucy Peckham; Associates: Rick Miller, Bennett Hilsgen

Stagecraft – Shane Mitchell, Wayne Mitchell, Megan Bladow & the Wendy Williamson Staff

UAA Board Liaison – Joe Selmont, Johnse Ostman

Volunteer Coordinator – Destany Hawley

Web Design/Web Master – Brenna Hughes

Workshop Coordinators – Lilly Goodman, Mary Schallert, Johnse Ostman, Peter Johnson

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Sincere appreciation to Levi Werner for his generous donation of our 2020 AFF artwork, as seen on the cover of this program. Levi recently graduated from UAA with a BFA in printmaking and plans to live in Anchorage Alaska for a while longer, teaching and doing what he can to contribute to the art community on a local level. Drawing has been at the core of Levi’s art practice from an early age. Since 2015 he has focused his creative energies on creating art through the process of printmaking. The combination of printmaking and drawing allows a seemingly endless expanse for creative expression and investigation.

Levi WernerAnchorage Folk Festival 2020 Visual Artist

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Irish Dance Academy 32Marvin Woodworks 52McCarthy Family Music Camp 32Municipality of Anchorage 35Music Man 12Osnes Violin 30Petr’s Violin Shop Back CoverPlayful Arts Music Studio 34 Rising Tide Communications 15Shirts Up 20Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits 28Todd Grebe/Angela Oudean 46UAA Concert Board 26

This year’s artwork is more than just a confabulation of chickens. It’s a monument to collaboration among the arts.

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TO OUR SUPPORTING MEMBERS

Alaska Airlines – generously contributing two Alaska Airlines Tickets for our raffleAlaska Railroad – generously contributing tickets for our raffleAnchorage Concert Association – continued support in the communityMegan Bladow – University of Alaska AnchorageBear Tooth Theatrepub – hosting the Folk Week Monday Night Movie FundraiserCalais Company – generous contributionCharlou – Nikole Moore, hosting the AKIMI ShowcaseDancing Bears – supporting folk dancing at the festival & throughout the year!49th State Brewing Co. – Allie Smedal, venue coordinationKaladi Brothers Coffee Co. – eye-opening beverages in the lobbyKSKA & KNBA – featuring local music & bringing folk music from around the world to Alaska

Mary Schallert – hosting the Main Stage Scheduling MeetingMunicipality of Anchorage – generous contributionShirts Up – festival merchandise and poster/program designSock Guy and Sticker Mule – festival merchandise Williwaw – Susynn Snyder, venue coordinationLevi Werner – 2020 festival artwork

We make every attempt to ensure that all contributors are acknowledged, and appreciate your understanding in the event of a mistake. Donations received after December 31st, 2019 will be acknowledged in next year’s program. We are grateful for each and every donor!

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And a huge thank you to all of our emcees, stage, lobby, and dance volunteers!

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TO OUR SUPPORTING MEMBERS

Our Sincere Thanks Sponsor $1000+Steve & Debbie Hinds

Folk Hero $500 – $999Sherri HadleyBrett and Martha JokelaDavid MannheimerTom PirogAnonymous

Barn Dancer $250 – $499Judith BradyPaula & Raymond BradyClifton EamesAllegra HammerPatty & Dave HamreCindy and Bart HawkinsDeborah & Ted HawleyPaulina Larenas-BajwaLouis NathansonLucy PeckhamMarianne SeeGarren VolperBonnie and Bo York

Troubadour $100 – $249Michael AllwrightJoe AlstonJeff BaileyMarty BeckwithDawn & Chris BergJulia BevinsLyra BochenekMichael BrubakerJohnathan ByersNoelle CamarenaLouisa CastrodaleMichele Champion & George DonartPeter CrimpJim & Jill EverettMichael FaubionRose FitchElaine and Mitch FlaggDale FunkRichard GelardinCarol Harris

John HaywoodLinda HearnCarol HowarthHelen HowarthMark HummelKerry C JonesLeslie KleinfeldJoan KluweNicole KnoxKatharine LaforestRiki LebmanSarah Mccabe & William OstrandNino MunizStacey MurphyNora Elliot FundJoanne OverlyJohn & Connie QuinleyStephen RobbinsWendy RobbinsMichael ShephardCarl and Pixie SiebeDavid SiposBenjamin SiwiecDiane SmithJedediah SmithJohn Sky StarkeyThomas TorvieStephen WartaVeronica WeddletonMelinda WillisCarol Anne WolfeCathy and Geoff WrightAnonymous

Step Dancer $50 – $99Meg AndersonJohn BaileyNancy BainChris BeckRobbie BeebeGretchen BerschJames BrodieSusan BrownSigrid BrudieJerry CartwrightGlen Cassity

Kevin CassityJohn DickensonChristine DittrichAva EarlShonti ElderDavid EvansSue and Mark FindlayRoger FusonAnn GrayMary GreenfieldStuart GreenfieldKate HamreSarah HaywoodBetsey HowardBrenna HughesRussell JamesPeter JohnsonMegan KempMerideane KennisonTrista KoenigMichael LaneJoanna LittauPanu LucierRosemary NealeNathan PannkukDonna PedersenJames PfeiffenbergerKaren RakosCyrus ReadKurt ReinJoseph SelmontCy Two ElkBeth VerrelliLaura WagnerIan Stone WahlMark WohlgemuthAnonymous

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Sherri Hadley was an enduring supporter of Alaska music and dance. Please join us in the lobby to place your bid to carry on Sherri’s legacy. Her friends have gifted the Festival with these mementos of her love for music…

Lanikai Concert Ukulele, Model LKP-C • Koa body with abalone binding and a rosewood fingerboard on a mahogany neck. In fine playable shape with no visible cracks & working tuners. Made in Indonesia, comes with original blue soft case. Bidding to begin at $75.

Kentucky Mandolin A-Style • She’s got a little history - a major repair to a broken neck, but she’s been repaired & tunes up nicely. No tag or serial number found, but there’s a nice solid foam black case. We’ve put on a fresh set of strings & sit back to listen. Bidding to begin at $200.

Violin • Violin appears to be turn of 20th Century vintage and plays just like a perfect old-time fiddle should! Its condition is typical of such an age, with some open seams & repair, but it tunes well & sounds great. Some of the fine tuners could use repair. This fine fiddle comes with a light foam black case and two bows. The first is a carbon-fiber Codabow Aspire in good shape. The second is a Brasil pernambuco bow. We’ll set a minimum bid on opening day… stay tuned!

Dec 8, 1958 - Feb 17, 2019

“She left us too early but the soul of her musical influence resounds.”

sherri hadley Memorial

silent auction

Keep the music going. Visit the AFF table in the lobby to bid on one of Sherri’s beloved instruments. (Try them out first at the Instrument Swap, Saturday, Jan. 25 in PSB 110.)

Winners announced Sunday evening, January 26, from the main stage.

Time to travel! Win one of two system-wide unrestricted round-trip tickets, generously donated by Alaska Airlines. Runner-up prizes include a trip for two on the Alaska Railroad. Drawing to be held on the Main Stage January 26th.

Raffle tickets available at the AFF table in the lobby.

raffle tickets6great prizes!

7All proceeds to benefit the Anchorage Folk Festival.

Kick up your heels!

WED, JAN 15 | AFF KICK-OFF PARTY

7 - 11 pm • 49th State Brew. Co. (717 W 3rd Ave) • $10

Join us for a party to celebrate the start of the Festival! Food and drink will be available in the restaurant before the event. Music, drinks, & dancing in the theater!!

SAT, JAN 18 | IRISH CEILI DANCING WORKSHOP

10 - 11:15 am • Wendy Williamson Main Stage

FREE. Learn several easy group dances from the Irish tradition. Ceili dancing (pronounced “kay-lee”) is a lively style similar to contra dance.

SAT, JAN 18 | LEARN TO SWING DANCE WORK-SHOP

11:30 am - 12:45 pm • Wendy Williamson Main Stage

FREE. Learn the basics of swing dancing with Katie Cueva to the live music of Hot Club of Nunaka. All dancers welcome, no experience needed.

SAT, JAN 18 | BEGINNING FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

1 - 2:15 pm • Professional Studies Building 166

FREE. If you are interested in a dosido or sashay this is the class for you! Put your dancing shoes on and learn a few dances with Lauralee Honkola. Parents welcome!

SAT, JAN 18 | JACK BROADBENT CONCERT

7:30 - 11:30 pm • 49th State Brew. Co (717 W 3rd Ave.) • $15

Come and hear AFF headliner performer Jack Broadbent live at 49th State! Stay to dance with the smooth sounds of Harp Daddy & Daddy’s Issue feat. Gary Sloan. Food and drink will be available in the restaurant before the event. Music, drinks, & dancing in the theater!

7 Doors open7:30 Jack Broadbent9:30 Daddy’s Issue feat. Gary Sloan

SUN, JAN 19 | THE MAGGIE PICKIE WORKSHOP


FREE. Learn the Maggie Pickie, a relaxed old-style Irish step dance from Donegal, with Lisa Maloney. All dancers welcome, no Irish dance experience needed.

SUN, JAN 19 | BASICS OF SQUARE/CONTRA DANCING WORKSHOP

11:30 am - 12:45 pm • Wendy Williamson Main Stage

FREE. Anybody can learn how to swing a partner with Brian DeMarcus. Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for a good time. Or bring your instrument and learn how to play in the band! Mary Schallert will ensure a heels-kicking success with her Learn to Play for Square and Contra Dancing workshop.

THURS, JAN 23 | CONTRA DANCE

7-10 pm • UAA Student Union • $10 adult, $5 youthFREE to UAA Students courtesy of your Concert Board

Enjoy contra dancing with special guest band the Pig Runners (featuring Mike Loso, Karen Loso, Meg O’Mullane, Brendan Bon-net, Kari Hendrich, and Jeff Snedgen)! Calling will be provided by the notorious illustrious Brian DeMarcus. No experience is needed, just bring your sense of fun. Come early for instruction. Event supported by the Dancing Bears.

SAT, JAN 25 | CAJUN DANCE WORKSHOP

11:30 am - 12:45 PM • Wendy Williamson Main Stage

FREE. Learn how to Cajun dance with Guest Artists Kelli Jones and Philippe Billeaudeaux (Feufollet) and Bayou Glacee! Refine your two-step for the Williwaw Social dance tonight!

SAT, JAN 25 | FEUFOLLET CAJUN DANCE PARTY

8 pm - 1 am • Williwaw Social (609 F St) • $20

Come and hear AFF headliner performers Feufollet live at Williwaw! Stay and dance with Big Chimney Barn Dance (featuring Nate Williamson, Danny Consenstein, Scotty Meyer, Jay Marvin, Peter Hamre, and Garren Volper).

7 Doors Open8 Feufollet

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SUN, JAN 26 | LEARN TO WALTZ WORKSHOP


FREE. Waltzing made easy and to live music where you can join the band, with Mary Schallert & Fabienne Cunningham. Nothing like on-the-job training to make you an expert!

SUN, JAN 26 | CUBAN DANCE WORKSHOP

11:15 am - 12:45 pm • Wendy Williamson Main Stage FREE.Join Anaya Latin Dance for a cuban son workshop! Cuban son is a genre of music and dance originating in the countryside of 19th century Eastern Cuba. We will learn the basic steps and musicality first without partners, then we will dance in couples.

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Tickets: anchoragefolkfestival.org

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Note: All dance workshops are free.

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Hailing from Greenville, Georgia, Jontavious Willis grew up singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather. Since an early age, he had the talent and passion for the music and the ability to sharpen his skills fast.

At the age of 14, he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man” and was instantly hooked on the blues.

He got his much-needed break from the living legend Taj Mahal, who described him as the “Wonderboy” and “the Wunderkind.” In 2015, Mahal asked Willis to play on stage with him. That appearance resulted in a roaring response from the audience and led Willis to bigger stages and broader opportunities, including an opening slot at select shows along the TajMo tour, featuring his musical mentors Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’.

In 2019, Willis released Spectacular Class, with GRAMMY award-winning artists Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ as Executive Producer and Producer. Through original lyrics written by Willis himself, the gifted musician delivers a timeless album that features dynamic vocals and all types of blues: Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel. His stand-out fingerpicking, flat-picking, and slide prowess are also on display.

Many fans of Willis regard him as an old soul. His style of playing the instruments and his voice touches the very roots of country blues. He brings back the true soul of the music. A newspaper headline once called him a “70-year-old bluesman in a 20-year-old body.”

We are thrilled to welcome Jontavious Willis to the Anchorage Folk Festival!

Jontavious Willis

AppearancesThursday, January 16

Parlor in the Round Wendy Williamson Aud. Doors: 6 pm Performance: 7-10 pm

Friday, January 17

Main Stage Performance Wendy Williamson Aud. Local artist acts at 7 pm followed by Jontavious Willis at 8:45 pm

“That’s my Wonderboy, the Wunderkind” – Taj Mahal

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AppearancesSaturday, January 18

Over 21 Show49th State Brewing Co. (717 W 3rd Ave.) Doors: 7 pm Music: 7:30 pm Tickets $15: anchoragefolkfestival.orgFood and drink available in the restaurant before the event. Music, drinks, & dancing in the theater!

Sunday, January 19Informal Performance, Conversation and Demonstration with a Slide Guitar Master! UAA PSB 166 – 1-2:45 pm

Main Stage PerformanceWendy Williamson Aud. Local artist acts at 7 pm followed by Jack Broadbent at 8:30 pm

GUEST ARTISTS: WEEK 1

Jack Broadbent

Hailed as “The new master of the slide guitar” by the Montreux Jazz Festival and “The real thang” by the legendary Bootsy Collins, Jack Broadbent has spent the past year wowing international audiences with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar, and poignant folk and blues inspired vocals.

Born and raised in rural England, Jack grew up listening to artists such as John Lee Hooker, Peter Green, Robert Johnson, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell, to name a few. These legends of rock, blues, roots and folk influenced Jack’s distinctive song writing, singing and performance style, which have a depth and heart that defies strict musical genres. Jack‘s performances exude a warmth, humour and energy that has electrified audiences worldwide.

Following a string of successful shows opening for legendary artists, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Johnny Hallyday, Robben Ford, and Tony Joe White, Jack headlined his own whirlwind international tour, playing sold out shows for music lovers in Europe, New Zealand, Japan, the US and Canada.

With three full length albums under his belt, tens of millions of YouTube views and a devoted army of fans, his career is going full throttle. Now Anchorage gets to hear him live on the AFF stage, and in concert at 49th State Brew. Co!

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Let’s gather at Parlor In The Round. Borrowing from the guitar pull tradition of porches and campfires, songwriters from all walks of Alaskan life (and some beyond) will trade songs and stories as they are inspired by each other.

Tradition is cast aside as the musicians dive into collaborations, jocular inventions and premeditated musings all based on written submissions from the audience.

Kevin Worrell draws out the strength and vulnerability of each artist while holding the crowd closely throughout the performance.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16 • 7-10 pm • Doors: 6 pm

FEATURED ARTISTS

Guest Artist Jontavious Willis, Ava Earl, Francesca Erni

HOSTKevin Worrell

SPONSORS

Atwood Foundation, 90.3 KNBA, Alaska Airlines, GCI, Rasmuson Foundation, Alaska State Council on the Arts, Anchorage Concert Association, Copper Whale Inn, Northern Culture Exchange

Feels like dinner theater.Sounds like a house concert.Looks like improv comedy.

– CHRIS BEIRI, ALASKA DISPATCH NEWS

ABOUT JONTAVIOUS WILLISFresh from touring with Grammy award winning Keb’ Mo’, Jontavious Willis joins us in Anchorage for a few days before heading to Puerto Rico and a string of solid bookings beyond.

Hailed as a “true blues prodigy” by Blues Greece, Willis grew up in Georgia and is featured on his albums on guitar, harmonica, banjo, and cigar box fingerpicking, flat-picking, and playing slide. What will he surprise us with on the Wendy Williamson Main Stage?

“Only a few like him emerge every decade or so, when even the most hard core blues fans realize immediately that this is the real deal.” – Living Blues Magazine.

www.parlorintheround.com

WENDY WILLIAMSON AUDITORIUM

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 1 EMCEE: JEREMIAH MILLEN Friday Evening, January 17, 7 pm

Lou NathansonLou has frequently been accused of high crimes and low humor. He’s joined by Susan Little & Madhura Vaayolin

Boney River Blues BoysShore got the blues this morning! And we’re here to tell you about it...With Jim Pfeiffenberger & Bryce Hamels

AllGood Family BandThe AllGood Family Band serves up a jazzy mix of bluegrass, fiddle tunes, and original songs that will get your toes atappin’ and grins agrinnin’.Michael Allwright, Ry Allwright, Ezzy Allwright, & Lilly Goodman-Allwright

Snow DriftersThis progressive acoustic/bluegrass ensemble has collected music from multiple genres and blended it with tight vocals & refined instrumentation. Bill Yeagle, Hannah Marx, Bob Usgaard & Doug Schutte

JakelegsFrom lonesome to rowdy, these old-time aficionados have got a tune for you! Peter Johnson, George Sleichter, Johnse Ostman, and Lauralee Honkola

Robin HopperAnchorage Daily News calls Robin’s music: “As warm and comforting as a favorite sweater.”

Buck Fever & special guests Rank StrangersBluegrass/Americana with some of Anchorage’s most notorious musicians. Dan Booth, Amanda Kerr, Angela Oudean, Greg Booth, Peter Hamre & Joel Kadarauch

AFF Guest Artist: Jontavious WillisFrom his front porch in Greenville, Georgia, to national stages opening for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’, Willis is hailed as a true blues prodigy. Don’t miss his performance in Anchorage on the main stage! Bio. p. 8.

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BECOME A MEMBER/DONATE | Your support matters! Scan this code to make a convenient donation to the Anchorage Folk Festival. Just $25 puts you in the member category, and $50 or more gets your name in the program, along with our undying folky gratitude! Join or renew membership today online or at the AFF table in the lobby.

BUY A RAFFLE TICKET OR BID ON A SILENT AUCTION ITEM | All proceeds go to Anchorage Folk Festival. It’s an easy way to lend your support, and you might walk away with an Alaska Airlines ticket or a cherished musical instrument. See p. 6 for details!

VOLUNTEER | This 10-day festival is volunteer run... and sometimes we’re running on fumes and caffeine! If you’re interested in helping out, we can always use a hand. Sign up online at anchoragefolkfestival.org/about/join, email [email protected], or talk to AFF President Kate Hamre.

ATTEND OUR ANNUAL MEETING | Members are encouraged to attend our annual meeting. This is where future Folk Fest dreams are born, and Board member arms are twisted!

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FREE WORKSHOPS: WEEK 1Saturday, January 18

Schedules subject to change. FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION,

Check in the lobby or go to www.anchoragefolkfestival.org.

These workshops are free to all participants. Children under 8 are welcome to attend with adult supervision, unless otherwise noted. Many thanks to the Eric Lehrman Trust that allowed us to expand workshop offerings this year. Workshop Index, pages 48-51 shows all workshops by topic.

WENDY WILLIAMSON AUDITORIUM PROFESSIONAL STUDIES BUILDING (ADJACENT TO THE WENDY WILLIAMSON)

Eric Lehrman Trust enhances AFF musical educationThe Anchorage Folk Festival extends its deepest appreciation to The Eric Lehrman Trust and its Trustee, Ms. Beth Chesterman. One of the particular goals of the Lehrman Trust is to enhance musical education of young people, and toward this end, a very generous gift to the Festival was made. This gift allows us to foster and expand musical instruction through workshops and ongoing youth outreach not only during this Festival, but for several years to come. We hope that all our members and guests will take the opportunity to check out our expanded workshop offerings…all free of charge…and to experience the joy of making music yourself. Please see the Workshop Schedules on this page and on pages 13, 17, 39 & 44.

Main Stage PSB 148 PSB 166 PSB 210 PSB 219Beginning Sound Tech Workshop: Stagecraft for Musicians with Lucy Peckham and Crew

Irish Ceili Dancing with Lisa Maloney

Ukulele Jam for Small People with Lauralee Honkola

Polishing Your Performancewith Marianne See & Robin Hopper

Learn to Swing Dance with Katie Cueva and Hot Club of Nunaka!

Alaska Children’s Songs with Nikki Scherer

Physics of Your Voice with Sarah McCabe

Drop D Guitar Tunes & Tricks (Mostly Irish) with Jim Kerr

Beginning Folk Dancing for Kids with Lauralee Honkola

Intro to Extended Voice and Khoomei with db pedersen

Celtic Fiddle Tunes with Shonti Elder

Sacred Harp Singing with Kari Lundgren

Show up and Jam!

Songwriting Exercises WORDS (1 of 3) with Robin Hopper

5-string Bluegrass Banjo: Interm/Adv Techniques with Joel Kadarauch

Capo & the K.I.S.S. Principle with John Klapproth

Songwriting Exercises MELODY (2 of 3) with Robin Hopper

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 1 EMCEE: MICHAEL AND EZZY ALLWRIGHTSaturday Afternoon, January 18, 1 pm

Lou Dog and the CompanyFun and entertaining trio of friends and musicians playing soulful folk music with warm harmonies.With Kelsey Rae Anderson, Bryan Jipping and Jonathan Schick.

The New Ferryboat MusiciansAl and Adam Levy are reviving Ferryboat Music, along with the release of Al’s memoir: “Blue Water Bluegrass: The Ferryboat Musicians”

Jim PfeiffenbergerStrumming some original tunes on the mountain dulcimer

FiftiesBarbara Roberts returns to the Anchorage festival with a variety of Americana from Patsy Cline to Buddy Holly to John Lennon to traditional CajunWith Tom Lambert on piano.

Drew EricksonSolo performance of some favorite tunes

Tania Opland & Mike Freeman“Multi-Instrumental Eclecticana.” Music from many times and places - medieval to contemporary, Celtic to Balkan via everything in between - with audiences around the world. Over 20 years on the road together and still speaking to each other!

Alaska Jumping Flea SocietyThe Alaska Jumping Flea Society is a local ukulele group that is on a mission to showing people the fun and versatility of this small instrument. You are all invited to sing along. If you have enjoyed the set please attend our Workshop. Please join our open jam every Friday at Guidos Pizza!

Wade Hampton MillerWade is a former United States Champion mountain dulcimer player, but the emphasis should be placed on “former”! He still plays pretty well, though.

Alaska Main SqueezePlaying a variety of foot stompin’ tunes to include polka, folk, country, swing, cajun, gospel ... we squeeze ‘em all !! Bob Kaiser, Joyce Haugstad, Jill Williams, John McCleary, Gary Stevens

Kathy Burgoyne and GraceAnn with music by Djinn Fizz (on the Raqs)Authentic, exuberant dance from the Middle East and North Africa for over 30 years with awesome accompaniment from Djinn Fizz (on the Raqs) With Debbie Addie, David Gross, & Andy Meltzer.

Tune WeaversThis houseband for a Kenai Peninsula dance club serves up classic country and bluegrass tunes. With Barnie Weaver, Rebecca Weaver, Anastasia Scollon, & Cori McKay.

Music From The HeartJennie Morris & Betsy Hunt have been performing together for 6+ years. They share the gift of music with those in hospitals, nursing homes, senior living facilities and social clubs.

SudarushkaRussian folk dance group bringing beautiful dances to the Folk Fest stage.

Matt Mahan and ShenandoahTraditional bluegrass music from local hand-picked pickers: Matt Mahan, Jeff Walker, Mandy King, and Charlie Overby.

From Paradise ValleyThis family band plays its last performance before the youngest member heads off to Wales to pursue his dreams. A combination of folk, rock and pop with their own twist, and an original too. With Ryan Williams, Ian Williams, & Anne Paley.

Anchorage Suzuki FiddlersStudents of Amanda Kerr’s Suzuki Violin & Fiddle Studio will sing and play a few of their favorite fiddle tunes. With Dan Booth on guitar.

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 1 EMCEES: JOEL KADARAUCHSaturday Evening, January 18, 7 pm

Thunderbird UkuleleThis unique 20-student Ukulele Ensemble from East High School will perform orchestral versions of popular songs. This isn’t Tiny Tim. Get ready to rock with these awesome kids and feel free to sing along with these reimagined pop songs - both old and new.

Katie ScogginKatie is a 17 year old artist who has been performing at the AFF since she was 11 years old. She is proud of her self-produced album called Eleven. She loves creating music, performing around town and ultimately plans to pursue a career in music.

BluestockingsSongs we love to share. With Marianne See, guitar; Shonti Elder, fiddle; Suzanne Little, bass.

Three Fish in a TreeFamily silliness- doing the best we can with what we have! Bill Frey, Kluonie Frey, Devin Frey

Will PutmanOriginal songs from somewhere near the middle of nowhere.

Sturm TroupersThis family uses the Force to put fun and funky twists on past and current tunes. You might hear country, punk, old-timey or indie. Chris Sturm, Harrison Sturm (17), Dessa Oxford (12)

Ava EarlA singer-songwriter from Girdwood, Ava’s AFF debut was in 2014. She looks forward to coming back every year to perform, participate in workshops, and enjoy the music of others. With Andy Mullen.

Yesterday, in SpenardJenny Baker, from the Lullaby Project and Laurence Blakely, from The Cheapest Key join in harmony from your red-light redistrict to create new sounds on their original compositions.

Steve DurrOriginal Alaska themed modern folk. Steve Durr has made a decades long career of writing and singing about Alaskan life and times. Also with Sandy and Danielle.

Alaska Button Box GangThis long time Anchorage band plays uptempo polkas, waltzes, two-steps and latin, featuring the group’s original songs. With seven button box accordions, a bass accordion, tambourine, percussion and piano.

Haley’s CometJoan Unger, Felicia Cassel, Kathy Hughes &Haley Chadwick offer a mixture of tunes to make you smile.

SoBroSolMusical Hits from ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ inspired by SoBroSol’s November 2019 Anchorage production! This cast of musicians wants to keep the magic alive for one final set at the 2020 Anchorage Folk Festival. With Dan Alfalla, Mathew Olson, Brenda Gabbert, Clint Dallas , Garrett Burtner, Amable Rosa, Samantha Rogers & Janice Crocker.

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FREE WORKSHOPS: WEEK 1Sunday, January 19




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PSB 148 PSB 166 PSB 210 PSB 219The Maggie Pickie: an Old-Style Irish Step Dance with Lisa Maloney

Acoustic Blues: History, Major Stars, & Structure with Bill Ostrand

Fiddle for Tots (ages 3-5) with Amanda Kerr

The Basics of Square/Contra Dancing + Learn to Play for Square/Contra Dancingwith Brian DeMarcus and Mary Schallert

Blowing the Blues! Intro to Harmonica and Blues Harp with Jim Pfeiffenberger

Feldenkrais for Musicians with Kevin Cassity

Introduction To Ukulele with Wendy Luft

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Basics with Derek Christianson

Traditional Native American Flute with Jeffrey Stevens

Beginning Improvisation: All Ages, All Instruments Welcome with Kevin Cassity

Old-time Stringband with the Jakelegs

Zen of Music Theory I with Jerry George

Banjo 3-finger Style with Matt Mahan

Show up and Jam!

Bluegrass Gospel Harmonies Sing-Along with Suzy Crosby & the Mountain Waxwings

Main Stage

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES BUILDING (ADJACENT TO THE WENDY WILLIAMSON)

GUEST ARTISTWORKSHOP

Jack Broadbent: Informal Performance & Conversation (1-2:45 pm)

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The Paul and Lee Band with Free WillUp to 15 performers playing a variety of guitars, percussion, voices, and a synthesizer, combined to perform religious rock and roll music.

Peas ‘n CarrotsA Valley-based trio (Mitch, Elaine, & Kit) with an original inspired by AFFs workshop volunteers, and two of the greatest songs ever written (not original but ‘Ours’ in our hearts) regarding trees, nature, time, sunrises, sunsets, and farewells.

Kg on the SaxKathy Goins on the saxophone.

Rell Monroe BurtonA 6 year old born in Hawaii and now living full time in Alaska, Rell started singing as soon as she could talk. She loves putting on performances (and hula, ballet, snowboarding, skiing, and birthday cake ice cream!) Ava Earl joins on guitar.

Tundra Berry JamsTundra Berry Jams is back for their 3rd Anchorage Folk Festival playing Alaska-themed children’s songs for audience members big and small. With Nikki, Victoria & Ashley Scherer.

Ain’t it a ShameAn eclectic mix of upbeat country folk rock and blues (Rolling Stones to Marvin Gaye, Grateful Dead & Dylan), with strong rhythms, hot lead guitars, and “good enough” vocals. Jeremy Cohen, Larry Cohn, Chris Beck, & Kent Crandall.

Thomas TaylorAcoustic guitar offerings.

Chugiak Eagle River Sr. Center Jam GroupUkulele jam group presents three favorite songs.

Alaska Celtic Pipes & Drums“The Pipes, the Pipes are calling....” Get info on lessons at www.alaskacelticpipesdrums.org. Richard Christiansen, Friedrich Christiansen, Carsten Christiansen, Jürgen Christiansen, Doug

Studer, Jakob Fultz, Christine Christiansen, Tyler Farrell, Dave Beaulieu, John McConnell, Jackie McConnell, & Susie Kobierowski

The St. Mary’s Praise Singers30 years strong, singing a mixture of folk and contemporary gospel music for Sunday services at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Wade Hampton Miller, Karl Wilhelmi, Alex Cruver, Tim Saunders, Steve Kennedy, Debra Kennedy, Emily Nenon, Kim Tix, Chris Cooke, Stephen Thorpe, Norm Herron, Elsa Aegerter, & Mike Morrison

MandolicityFour mandoholics strung out over 8 strings, from Old Time to New Grass to Scandinavian to BeBop. Jed Smith, Brett Jokela, Bill Yeagle & Stu Stuart

Betty Arnett, StorytellerBetty has presented stories in Hawaii, China, Germany, Canada, and Hungary after getting her start in the Storytellers Guild of Anchorage. She has been an artist-in-residence in Anchorage schools and told stories twice for Arctic Entries.

Kohl KeilA guy with a deep voice and a guitar who enjoys sharing songs; generally of the bluegrass, country, and classic rock variety.

Tom and DomAcoustic Americana Music from Tom Lambert and Dominic Maurico

Edward San MartinPlaying original instrumental tunes on guitar and violin using a looper. Acoustic guitar tunings are modified. Influences include Michael Hedges, Phil Keaggy, Darol Anger, and Solas among others.

Devil’s Club BouquetA bluegrass-ish band influenced by other genres including pop, rock, punk, and Irish music, Michael Anthony Simpson and Hatton Greer offer original compositions and covers of favorites.

MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 1 EMCEE: MARIANNE SEE & LESLIE KLEINFELDSunday Afternoon, January 19, 1 pm

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 1 EMCEE: BRETT JOKELA AND TERRI MCCOYSunday Evening, January 19, 7 pm

Mary Walker & the TakonisAnchorage residents Paul Kiunya, Mike Angaiak, Carl Jack and Peter Twitchell are Yup’ik Eskimo. Mary Walker is Koyukon Athabaskan/Inupiat & Tlingit. They will perform 3 cover songs: If Teardrops Were Pennies; Guitars, Cadillacs; I Just Want to Dance With You

The Hot Club of NunakaNunaka Valley’s premiere Gypsy Jazz ensemble. Enjoy a set of Django Reinhardt-inspired songs. (See if you can guess the theme!) Adam Bartlett, Derek Christianson, Hans Arnett, & Nathan Levine.

Stephen HendricksA singer songwriter who plays his original Folk ‘n Blues fingerstyle and slide guitar style tunes.

Denise Martin & Jim KerrHammered dulcimer & guitar music

Annie CarlsonThis Cordovan is excited to be back for another folk fest! Bringing you her folky singer-songwriter style of originals and covers.

Mountain WaxwingsSoaring bluegrass harmonies from the Mat-Su Valley. With Suzy Crosby, Melanie Keenan & Jessica Campbell

AFF Guest Artist: Jack BroadbentThis slide guitar master is wowing audiences around the world with his unique blend of virtuosic acoustic and slide guitar and poignant folk and blues inspired vocals. Catch his performance on the AFF main stage! Bio. p. 9.

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JUNE 8~12, 2020

5 days of music, folk arts, & dance for kids 8-17! create lasting memories,Forge new friendships, gain lifelong skills.

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3250 Baxter Road Register at:

ALASKA CITYFOLK ARTS CAMP

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folk weekLIVE MUSIC AROUND TOWN

Acts are subject to change. Check the venue or www.anchoragefolkfestival.org for current information.

MONDAY – January 20

“Bound for Glory,” film presented by Bear Tooth Theatrepub & Anchorage Folk Festival • 8 pm • $6

Uncle Leroy’s2-4 pm- TBA - Chad Koker

Jitters (Eagle River)2-4 pm- Grin & Baehr It- Turnagain Blues

Zip Kombucha4-6 pm- Pepper Kit- Ten Dollar Bet

The Pie Stop12-2 pm- Snogos- AK Jumping Flea Soc.

Jitters (E. River)6-8 pm- AllGood Family Band- The Hoppers

Middle Way Cafe2-4 pm- Uncle Jim, the

Eastside Balladeer - Folk Medicine

Hearth4-6 pm- Neva Reece - Ava Earl

Reilly’s5-7 pm- The Nuther Bros- Alaska Main Squeeze

Organic Oasis6-8 pmRobin Hopper and Rick Miller’s Songwriter Showcase: Have some tunes? Show up ready to play and have some fun.

TUESDAY – January 21

WEDNESDAY – January 22

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Bandleader Chris Stafford recorded a full-length album of Cajun tunes with Feufollet at the age of 12. The band has been a staple of the Lafayette, LA music scene ever since. Young and vibrant, this Southwest Louisiana band takes Cajun, honky-tonk, and string-band music as their starting point, and keeps an open mind about where their song craft will lead them. On Two Universes, their first studio album in over five years, Feufollet proves their Cajun roots don’t define them as much as propel them forward; whispers of the swamp and its time-honored waltzes trigger a modern and broad musical imagination, one that finds equal expression in blues, old-time, country ballads, rock’n’roll, whatever, all for the sake of the song.

Cajun, country, and rock’n’roll all began as homespun enterprises, by musicians tinkering with inherited melodies until new sounds were struck. Feufollet keeps that experimental spirit alive and well with their diverse musical palette, edgy arrangements, and pop-song sensibilities.

Feufollet has been nominated for Best Cajun Artist for Offbeat Magazine’s 2019 Best of the Beat Award. Catch them at one of their Anchorage Folk Festival appearances to hear the magic live!

Feufollet

Friday, January 24Main Stage PerformanceWendy Williamson Aud. Local artist acts at 7 pm, Feufollet at 8:45 pm.

Sat, January 25Cajun Dance Workshop, 11:30 am -12:45 pmWendy Williamson Aud.

Cajun Dance Party, 21+Williwaw Social (609 F St) Doors: 7 pm, Feufollet@ 8 pm Tickets $20: anchoragefolkfestival.org

Sunday, January 26Informal Performance and Conversation UAA PSB 166 – 1-2:45 pm

Main Stage PerformanceWendy Williamson Aud. Local artist acts at 7 pm, Feufollet at 8:30 pm

Appearances


Chris Stafford - accordion/guitar/vocals • Kelli Jones - fiddle/guitar/vocals • Philippe Billeaudeaux - bass • Jim Kolacek - drums • Andrew Toups - keyboards

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 2 EMCEE: ANDY KINGThursday Evening, January 23, 7 pm

Guido’s Paddleboat JamFolk, country, & pop from a collection of jammers who love Guido’s pizza.

We Might PanikScott and Becky Oviatt started singing together about 3 years ago at local open mics. They were told once their music sounded like aggressive folk. They like to perform Classic Rock ballads and originals written by Scott.

Lauren Somers HeyanoLauren is a singer-songwriter from Bristol Bay and Anchorage. Her songs are stories that honestly reveal her unique take on Alaska, Nashville, love, life, growth, and change. She is recording her debut album, Emerging, this winter.

YK Delta YupiksThree songs by late Joe Paul of Kipnuk: “In The Stormy Weather,” “Yupik Blues,” “Wildwood Little Girl.” With Carl Jack (lead guitar), Paul Kiyunia (keyboard), Joe Chimiralria (vocal) & Peter Twitchell (bass).

Meg and Her Married MenSongs that Bob Will made famous! With Meg Anderson, Michael Faubion, Tom Torvie , John Will

Keil and BrownKohl Keil and Trevor Brown bring guitar, cajon box drum, mandolin and violin for a dash of Irish dance tunes, a smidge of country twang, and a healthy portion of good fun! Come see what the two friends have cooked up this year!

The HoppersThe family that plays together, stays together! With Robin, Bruce, Caiti and Grady.

Chris Thompson & FriendsOriginal acoustic folk with an Alaskan flair. Our music ranges from social issues, relationships, and toe-tapping arrangements addressing the joy of life. Chris is joined by Rolfe Buzzell, Harrison Jennings, Rebecca Bingham, Duane Black & Bruno Zinno.

CONTRA DANCE!THURSDAY, JANUARY 237 -10 PMUAA Student UnionAdults – $10 • Youth – $5Tickets: anchoragefolkfestival.org

Enjoy contra dancing with special guest band the Pig Runners (featuring Mike Loso, Karen Loso, Meg O’Mullane, Brendan Bonnet, Kari Hendrich, and Jeff Snedgen)! Calling will be provided by the notorious illustrious Brian DeMarcus. No experience is needed, just bring your sense of fun. UAA Students dance free courtesy of your Concert Board. Event supported by the Dancing Bears.

Come early for instruction!Music: Pig RunnersCaller: Brian DeMarcus

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 2 EMCEES: PATTY HAMREFriday Evening, January 24, 7 pm

Faded JeansLois is a singer/songwriter who released a CD in April. She plays electric bass guitar, u-bass and ukulele. Stephanie is a singer/songwriter and guitar player. Greg sings and plays guitar mandolin.

Mary Schallert & The New York City BoysMary has performed in every Anchorage Folk Festival, served on the board, and organized workshops. It’s a wonderful winter event!

JubileeTogether. Music. Eclectic. With Jim Kerr (guitar), Denise Martin (hammered dulcimer or concertina), Elsa Aegerter (flute) & Shonti Elder (fiddle)

Red Cap & the Cyser BoysThree generations of Richardsons play Celtic dance music. And if there’s any room left on the stage, they may be joined by special dancing guests! The Richardsons include Mike Sr., Kalen, Kieran, Ruthie, Max, Elijah, Mike Jr., Ben & Chris.

Bayou GlacéeWe play traditional Acadian (Cajun) music in French. Eric Stice, Beverly Grogan, Bill Allen, Jamie Whiteman, Celine Vaillancourt, & Marianne See.

Wings To FlyHigh-flying harmonies! Shonti Elder, Elsa Aegerter, Karl Wilhelmi & Marianne See.

The Nuther BrothersSeasoned musicians serving tasty tunes. A mixed bag, flavored with country, swing, rock, folk, blues, and original ingredients. Michael Faubion, Tom Torvie, Gary Price & Don Walker.

AFF Guest Artists: FeufolletAt its core, Feufollet, like any great Cajun band, has the chops, knowledge and perspective to pull off those traditional tunes that keep audiences dancing. Get ready for a toe-tapping, diverse musical experience, with perfectly paired vocal performances from bandleader Chris Stafford and honky-tonk angel/French chanteuse Kelli Jones. Bio. p. 31.

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DATE, TIME & LOCATIONSaturday, January 25, 2020UAA Room PSB 166 Amphitheater (not the Wendy Williamson theatre)Sign-in at 2 pm; Contest starts at 2:30 pm.

ELIGIBILITYFree entry to anyone, any age

AUDIENCEAudience members and fans are very welcome; just please respect the need to be quiet when contestants are playing – and don’t reveal any punch lines!

CATEGORIESContestants can enter one Style category:

• Bluegrass - three-fingered style of Earl Scruggs• Old Time - clawhammer style• Other - for example, but not limited to: Dixieland,

Irish, fingerpicking, etc.

Joke – Banjo jokes are as traditional as banjo music and so they get recognition as well!

PRIZESFun prizes will be awarded for each musical style and for the banjo joke category. All contestants receive a Certificate of Participation.

JUDGINGAll contestants will be judged by our panel of three Alaskan judges. We modeled our judging methods based on established performance criteria used in banjo contests all over the country.

CONTEST • The contest will start at 2:30 pm on the Amphitheater

stage, PSB 166

• Order of appearance will be determined before the start of the contest, by drawing numbers.

• The emcee will introduce each contestant and the song titles.

• Each contestant will have up to five minutes to play and ideally should plan to perform two instrumental numbers within that five minutes total (eek, no singing, please!). This will be on the amphitheater stage.

• RULE: Players can have one accompanist, to play basically a rhythm part, such as guitar or string bass (not another banjo, please!). The accompanist is there for musical support, but not to play solo or duet parts or in any way overshadow the banjo contestant.

The banjo is a uniquely versatile and truly American traditional instrument, and we want to celebrate the many banjo players (and especially banjo students) out there who rarely get the credit and encouragement they deserve. We hope to attract all sorts of banjo players and new fans to celebrate the talents of Alaska’s banjo virtuosos during the Anchorage Folk Festival’s 11th annual banjo contest. Time to dust off that banjo in the corner!

everything you need to know about the

11th Annual AFF Banjo ContestSPONSORED BY ANCHORAGE FOLK FESTIVAL

AFF would like to thank The Arctic Roadrunner for many years of support of the AFF Banjo Contest, in memory of Ken Terry.

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THE 11TH ANNUAL AFF BANJO CONTESTPRESENTED BY THE ANCHORAGE FOLK FESTIVAL, IN MEMORY OF KEN TERRY, “MR. BANJO“

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Saturday, January 25 • PSB 166, UAA • Sign up – 2 pm, Contest – 2:30 pm

Open to all ages • 4 & 5 String Banjo Styles • Prize Categories: Musical Styles & Banjo Joke

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Criteria for Style categories

Execution (40 points): Timing, clarity, tone quality, being in tune, dynamics and finesse, degree of difficulty. (No, we are not going to execute any banjo players, even if tempted!)

Arrangement (40 points): Musical appeal of songs played, sense of melody, originality, subtlety, and taste (or what passes for taste, in banjo music).

Spirit (10 points): The music should have life and feeling; not be listless or dragging.

Overall impression (10 points): The general effect of the performance, including factors not otherwise mentioned above. Is the audience thrilled, or chilled?

Banjo Joke guidelines

• In the Banjo Joke category, similar criteria will be applied.

• All jokes must be G-rated, like the movies, with a one-minute time limit, and one-joke maximum. (Jokes will be screened by a designated AFF staffer to ensure the G rating.)

• Contestants can enter the joke category and a musical category.

Judges Deliberation and Awards

All contestants should stay together until the final results are tabulated, because there might be TIES in one or more categories that need to be resolved by a play- off. That means that those players would need to each play one more song for the judges to determine the winner.

Judges will confer to determine the winners. During that time, ALL contestants are requested to gather together on stage…we might have them all play a simple tune!

At the conclusion, winners will be announced, prizes awarded, and Certificates of Performance provided. Of course, all participants are also encouraged to become members of the Anchorage Folk Festival, and to consider volunteering too.

Special thanks to Dick Sanchis (Local Burger Man), who helped us start this contest and for supporting it each year. He was a true Champion of Banjo Music.

Thanks also to businesses providing gift certificates, to the judges, our wonderful emcee, and other dedicated volunteers helping run this contest.

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Introduction to Slide Guitar with Stephen Hendricks

Alaska City Folk Arts Rehearsal with Mary Schallert

Cajun Dance with Kelli Jones & Philippe Billeaudeaux (Feufollet) & Bayou Glacée

Introduction to Ukulele with Wendy Luft

Fiddle Basics for Adults with Amanda Kerr

Adding Expression to your Singing Performance with Sarah McCabe

Learn to Restring Your Ukulele, Baritone, Guitar, or Mandolin with Elisa Long

Beginning Guitar for Kids with Katie Scoggins

The Picking Hand with Mathew Olson

Songwriting Exercises: Putting it all together (3 of 3) with Robin Hopper

Juggling with Fiona Rose

Show up and Jam!

Doghouse Bass! with Danny Booth

Galway Days Irish Festival presents An Irish sing-along with Dawn Berg

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar with John Cook

11th Annual Banjo Contest! Sign-up at 2 pm in PSB 166. Contest from 2:30-4:45 pm.



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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 2 EMCEES: JAYSON OWENSSaturday Afternoon, January 25, 1 pm

Ms Miriah’s BandThree to eight of Ms. Miriah’s students will play fiddle and guitar tunes.

Cannon FamilyPhil and Kate used to play the Folk Festival with First Covenant Church’s music team and now it’s time to participate again. This is Madeleine’s (13) first time performing outside of church.

db pedersenGlad to leave the cold of WI for another visit, this re-born, noisy walrus will delight with silliness & joy. This may be the year db will get to Mongolia/Tuva to show off his pipes to the curious.

The Violinist BrothersAndy Zhang (11) and Kevin Zhang (9) are looking forward to a return to the Folk Festival stage!

Dale FunkSinger-songwriter performing all original material.

Midnight StarlightTom Lambert performs original music: Latin based songs from Cuba and early New Orleans. He’s joined by Elizebeth Santoro on acoustic bass, Hector Ortiz on percussion – and dancers!

Sadie PaulsonSadie sings and plays acoustic instruments, including ukulele and maybe guitar.

Free GratisA mix of covers and original songs ranging from folk to rock to country and beyond. With Gregor Rakoski, Paul Sangl & Terri Brown.

Folk MedicineErik Jackson, Peter Host, Roger Koos Fox, and Adam Mackie are dads/friends with a love and passion for music, and are thrilled to play the festival this time around the sun. They’ve been playing locally since performing at the 2019 AFF. More info: [email protected].

Juicy HarpsThree-piece Alaskan musical collaboration that transcends the boundaries of space and time. With John Forbes (acoustic guitar), Mike Wahlig (violin, mandolin, guitar) & Brian Mullen (djembe/cajon drum).

Zen TremblesAlternative folk-rock trio known throughout the Anchorage bowl for their high energy originals and unique, acoustic driven sound! Becky Kotter (acoustic 6-string guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar), Lance Howard (electric bass) & Matt Chicklo (handmade cajon).

Ken BaehrKen will perform original songs in the folk tradition from his album Window On My World.

Moccasin StompersFrank Jerue, Katie Jerue and Nome Stickivan perform Classic Country, with songs of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.

Tim & Natalie TuckerTim & Natalie have been performing together in Alaska for the past eight years and are happy to be making their third appearance at the Anchorage Folk Fest! They’ve been described as upbeat vintage with a sense of humor.

Nick the Dream WeaverNick Weaver is a local songwriter, musician, producer. Ida Menge is a long-time local musician, and Elisa Long, an accomplished bass player, ukulele player and teacher, and songwriter, grew up in a family band on the East Coast. More info: nickweaversongs.com.

Alaska City Folk ArtsCome here between 20-40 alums from past years of folk arts camp. Alaska City Folk Arts Camp 2020 starts June 8th. Applications available in February.

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 2 EMCEE: WADE HAMPTON MILLERSaturday Evening, January 2, 7 pm

Turnagain BluesTurnagain Blues, Sarah McCabe and Bill Ostrand, plays low down acoustic blues. This year’s set will include some resonator slide and finger picking on an acoustic box, but the real feature here is Sarah’s potent and emotional vocal delivery.

Uncle Jim - The East-Side BalladeerJim Haack performs roots music from a tapestry of folk, blues, bluegrass, country, and other musical styles that will make you want to tap your feet and sing along.

Hurricane DaveCheechako country-folk music: quirky songs about quirky Alaska.

John CookSinger-songwriter performing original music in fingerstyle guitar. John is also leading a fingerstyle guitar workshop on Sat, Jan 25 (see p. 39 for details). Check it out!

Chad KokerOriginal alt-folk singer songwriter, Chad’s writing is a wry twist on life.

Brubaker Family BandPlaying music around the fireplace is a family tradition and the Brubakers bring a warm blend of bluegrass, folk, and pop that will warm up a winter night. With Maya (17) on bass, Neena (16) on fiddle, Carter (16) on guitar and banjo, & Dad (age not given) on guitar.

Fiona Rose & Tristen DoyleWhimsical tunes from Fiona Rose and her friend Tristen. Fiona performs on ukulele, guitar, & desk bells, with Tristen on cello. Be prepared to smile and sing along!

Not Quite WrightA family band born seven years ago at AFF plays an eclectic mix influenced by country, punk, hip-hop, reggae, folk and more. It’s all run through an acoustic blender to produce something as fun to listen to as it is to play. Geoff Wright, Cathy Wright, Duncan Wright, Oliver Wright & Caleb Rauch.

The SnogosThis original blues band has been playing together 3 years and is getting ready to record their first CD. Three vocalists, two guitars, a bass and percussion pay respects to the original masters through some covers.

Roland Roberts TrioGood ol’ fashioned head bobbing music, smooth and strong like pouring lighting from a mason jar. Hatcher Pass based songwriter Roland Roberts brings an original mixture of Delta Blues, Texas Country and Appalachian Folk that you’ll never forget. Joined by Alvin Fernandez & Matt Wallace.

Steve SchoonmakerSteve will recite original Fisher poetry and sing original songs accompanied by guitar.

Ten Dollar BetOld world cafe favorites, contras, rags, swing and jump. Rosemarie Fitch (clarinet, fiddle, flute and ukulele), Gary Fitch (mandolin, fiddle), Bill McDonald (upright bass) & Mike Lane (guitar).

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1993 David Sear1994 Liz Carroll, Billy McComiskey, and Andy

O’Brien1995 Mark Graham and Paul Kotapish1996 Bluegrass Etc. / John Moore, Jim Greene and

Dennis Capplinger1997 Alan Munde & Joe Carr1998 Dirk Powell & Balfa Toujours1999 The Canote Brothers / Ira Bernstein / Laurie

Lewis Band with Tom Rozum & Todd Phillips2000 Tracy Schwarz, Ginny Hawker & Mac

Traynham / Bruce Molsky & Big Hoedown2001 California Cajun Trio / Jody Stecher & Kate

Brislin2002 Entourloupe / Country Current2003 Alan Jabbour & Ken Perlman / The Sevens2004 Ida Red / Reeltime Travelers2005 April Verch Band / Red Stick Ramblers2006 Dulaman / South Austin Jug Band2007 Ho’Omalie / The Improbabillies

2008 The Stairwell Sisters / Savoy Family Cajun Band2009 East Coast Stars / Bearfoot 2010 Brother Mule / Sweet Sunny South2011 The John Whelan Band / Hot Club Sandwich2012 The Hanneke Cassel Trio / Frank Solivan &

Dirty Kitchen2013 The Unbuttoned Zippers / Cahalen Morrison

& Eli West2014 Della Mae / Mr. Sun with Darol Anger2015 California Honeydrops / Foghorn Stringband2016 Front Country / Jeffery Broussard & The

Creole Cowboys2017 The Travelin’ McCourys / The Sweetback

Sisters2018 The Seamus Egan Project / The Gonzalo

Bergara Quintet2019 Taylor Smith & the Roamin’ Jasmine / Dan

Tyminski / Eli West & Ben Winship / Western Centuries

compiled by Mary Schallert

Guest Artist Retrospective Thousands of local artists have graced the main stage over 31 years, and guest artists joined the fun starting in 1993. How many shows did you catch?

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Main Stage PSB 148 PSB 166 PSB 210 PSB 219Learn to Waltz AND Learn to Play in a Waltz Band with Mary Schallert & Fabienne Cunningham

Traditional Native American Flute II and III with Jeffrey Stevens

Cuban Dance (11:15 to 12:30 pm) with Liz Anaya

Contemporary Alaska Native Folk Songs with Cy Two Elk

Slow Hands Jam with the AllGood Family Band

Old-time Banjo with Jay Marvin

Double the Strings, Double the Fun! Mandolin for all levels with Wolfgang Blummenkönig

Zen of Music Theory II with Jerry George

Introduction to Fingerstyle Folk Guitar with Stephen Hendricks



Feufollet: Informal performance & conversation (1-2:45pm)

Music & Yoga: The Rhythm of the Breath & Chanting (3-4:15pm) with Amanda Mack of The Yoga Collective

AFF Annual Meeting @ 5 pm

All AFF members welcome!CThese workshops are free to all participants. Children under 8 are welcome to attend with adult supervision, unless otherwise noted. Many thanks to the Eric Lehrman Trust that allowed us to expand workshop offerings this year. Workshop Index, pages 48-51 shows all workshops by topic.

Join us for a summary of Festival finances, get ideas for future guest artists and choose new Board members for the 2020-23 term. Interested candidates for the Board should be a current AFF member and should submit a short statement of interest with signatures of 3 current AFF members to a current Board member by Wednesday, January 22, 2019. There are no nominations of board candidates from the floor.

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 2 EMCEES: ROSE & DANNY CONSENSTEINSunday Afternoon, January 26, 1 pm

Don’t Pet the Merry MonstersIt’s a GIRL BAND! Ranging in age from 6 to 10 yo, these young musicians are performing together in public for the first time under the guidance of Mary Schallert. With Teal Flint (mandolin), Quetzal Hauser (violin), Neva Menkens (vocals, guitar), Quinn Predeger (violin) & Rienzi Witmer (bass)

Grin and Baehr ItOriginal songs written by Ken Baehr, performed in the singer-songwriter folk tradition. Rolfe Buzzell, Sharon Holland, Graham Dugdale & Bill McDonald join in as well.

Mary Anne GreenUpbeat Irish dance tunes, sad Irish ballads, happy Irish songs, and achingly beautiful Irish aires on the pennywhistle and recorder. Perhaps a bit of medieval or Renaissance music also.

Kirk CeolCeltic and church music on guitar, bass guitar and shuttle pipes. With Lydia Wirkus, Richard Coats, Jakob Fultz, Gary Craig & Dee Fultz.

Bass St. NoiseFormed around the Clearwater Church community, you can hear the noise every Wednesday night on Bass Street. Don’t worry, we haven’t quit our day jobs. With Matt Gutacker, Brandon Brenchley, Austin Hart, David Burgess, Liz Paulsten, Dave Knudsen & Jay Rowe.

Whitney YoungmanOriginally from Phoenix, Arizona, Whitney has worked in Anchorage since Feb 2014. She plays fingerstyle acoustic guitar, performing original music along with a variety of classic and contemporary covers.

Rousted By BullsJason Ott, Donnie Foss and Eric McCoy perform original songs written from life experiences, barroom confessions, and the six o’clock news.

Terry KellyPop-folk songs about love, bears, and other wildlife. Think James Taylor, George Harrison, and John Prine sharing a tent on the Iditarod trail.

The Gospel SoundBen Williams and Dev Williams will be joined by others to sing old time gospel music.

Steve WaldronSteve likes to say he plays two types of music: old and REALLY old. His focus is folk music, with traditional tunes like Shenandoah and covers from artists like Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, Guy Clark, and John Prine.

Apple & The TreeThe apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Hannal Corral and Roy Corral are the father/duo comprising the Corral Family Band. They’ll duke it out on the strings for you. Whoever wins buys breakfast.

That Ukulele LadyWendy Luft performs 3 original songs on ukulele

Roger FusonStorytelling

Rebecca Wolverton and Karl WilhelmiBorn and raised in Anchorage, Rebecca moved to Scotland for 7 years but has returned to native soil to pursue a love of music in her hometown. She is joined today by Karl Wilhelmi, one of the most sought-after players in Anchorage.

The Wexford RamblerLisa Maloney hangs up her dance shoes for long enough to showcase her musical passion: traditional Irish tunes on the button accordion.

The NewlybirdsBird-love flying at you straight from Spenard! With Cy Two Elk on vocals, harmonica, and guitar and Amanda Cash on vocals and mandolin.

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AFF thanks Alaska Airlines for a generous donation of two unrestricted, system-wide, round-trip airline tickets! Visit the main AFF table in the lobby to enter the raffle for a chance to win one of these prized tickets!

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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES: WEEK 2 EMCEES: ROBIN HOPPERSunday Evening, January 26, 7 pm

Marty Raney45-year-long Alaskan, singer/songwriter, and star of Discovery Channel’s Homestead Rescue, Marty rocks a custom-built Alaska-shaped guitar and will perform a mix from his two albums: Strummit from the Summit and If that Bus Could Talk...

Harrison SturmHarrison has played guitar for 11 years and sings in the West High Concert Choir. He wants to be an indie recording artist and is currently working on his debut album, Bloom.

Anchorage Mandolin OrchestraFourteen performers conducted by Armin Abidhodžić present selections from contemporary-to-classical, Led Zeppelin-to-Vivaldi! If you read music and play mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, mandocello, guitar or bass, join us! Email [email protected].

The TwangabilliesThese rockabilly revivalists have their own twisted take on pop, rock and country music. This year they play “girl group” music. Wendell Wright, Wade Hampton Miller, Bob Curtiss-Johnson, Ed Gagnon & Wayne Campbell.

Midnight Sun ZombiesNeo-traditional acoustic string band covering a broad spectrum, from Wilco, Beatles, and Stones to the Dead and the Undead! Todd Kelsey, Don Perrin, Nino Muniz, Tim Gould & Brett Jokela

String of LightsHeather Stewart, Charles Earnshaw & Jamie Whiteman are an Anchorage-based band that performs contemporary folk songs with poetic storytelling & cinematic imagery. Influences ranging from classical to jazz to indie rock.

AFF Guest Artists: FeufolletPlenty of young Alaska performers have gotten their start on the AFF Main Stage. Feufollet bandleader Chris Stafford knows what that’s about; he formed his band at age 11 and recorded his first album at 12! Feufollet is well known in the Southern Louisiana circuit, and they’ve brought their energetic Cajun influence north to Alaska for a few days. Don’t miss their final show to end AFF 2020 with a hoppin’ mix of Cajun, honky-tonk, and string-band music. Their sound is at once familiar and fresh, classic and yet unmistakably original. Bio. p. 31.

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Workshops are held each weekend of Folk Fest. See all workshops listed by date on pages 14, 19, 43 & 48. (Turn the page for even more workshops!) = Guest Artist Workshops = Especially for kids/familiesGA

Workshop Index By topic

Fiddle Celtic Fiddle Tunes • Shonti Elder has a rich treasure-trove of fiddle tunes from Scotland and Ireland to share. All instruments and levels are welcome. Sun, Jan 18, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 148

Fiddle for Tots • For families of toddlers (ages 3-5) thinking about starting fiddle lessons. Get

started on the basics, with a box violin to take home. With Amanda Kerr. Sun, Jan 19, 10-11:15 am, PSB 210

Fiddle Basics for Adults • Interested in playing fiddle? Intimidated in jams? Bring your fiddle down and learn some basics to propel your playing and confidence to the next level. With Amanda Kerr. Sat, Jan 25, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 210

banjo 5-String Bluegrass Banjo • Joel Kadarauch will cover intermediate and advanced techniques. Begin-ners welcome. Sat, Jan 18, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 166

3-Finger Style Banjo • Explore 3-finger style banjo with Matt Mahan, including Scruggs and melodic styles as well as backup basics. Sun, Jan 19, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 166

11th Annual Banjo Contest! All are welcome! To enter the contest, show up by 2 pm. Details p. 36-37. Sat, Jan 25, 2:30-4:45 pm, PSB 166

Old-time Banjo • Learn and practice the elements of clawhammer and fingerstyle banjo with Jay Marvin. Sun, Jan 26, 2:30-3:15 pm, PSB 210

ukulele Ukulele Jam for Small People • Lauralee Honkola leads this crash course in jamming with

your ukulele. She will have a few ukuleles to borrow. If you already have a uke, please bring it. Parents welcome! Sat, Jan 18, 10-11:15 am, PSB 148

Introduction To Ukulele • By the end of the workshop you will be able to PLAY 4 chords and 10 songs. YES- you will be able to play. Come have fun! With Wendy Luft. Offered twice: Sat, Jan 19, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 210 • Sat, Jan 25, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 166

mandolinDouble the Strings, Double the Fun! • All skill levels are welcome in this mando workshop! Learn how to apply what you might already know from another instrument, and what makes this 8-stringed beauty different. With Wolfgang Blummenkönig. Sun, Jan 26, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 219

PerformanceBeginning Sound Tech Workshop: Stagecraft for Musicians • Get the most out of your fifteen minutes on stage! Learn from AFF sound engineers (Lucy Peckham and crew) and get on stage to learn by doing. We’ll cover microphones, monitors, direct inputs, and more. Open to all. Bring your instruments, voices and questions. Sat, Jan 18, 9-10:15 am, Main Stage

Polishing Your Performance • Join Marianne See & Robin Hopper for positive coaching and useful tips for performers and bands - any age or level. Sat, Jan 18, 10-11:15 am, PSB 166

Advanced Sound Tech Workshop • Geek out with Lucy Peckham and crew over microphones: how to use an “old time” style mic, how to mic any instrument, and what kind of mics to purchase. Learn what an LDC is, and why you really don’t want an “omni mic”! Open to all! Bring your instruments, voices, and questions. Sat, Jan 25, 9-10:15 am, Main Stage

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By topic GuitarDrop D Guitar Tunes & Tricks • Jim Kerr introduces mostly Irish tunes, plus “Right or wrong - things that I do that I don’t see many other guitarist doing.” Sat, Jan 18, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 148

Capo & the K.I.S.S. Principle • Impossible key? Not anymore! John Klapproth will show you when to use a capo and how to easily tame tricky chords. Bring your capo and a guitar, baritone, or ukulele. Sat, Jan 18, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 210

Gypsy Jazz Guitar Basics • Learn the basic techniques and ideas behind playing gypsy jazz guitar with Derek Christianson. Topics covered include rhythm and lead playing mechanics and ideas! Sun, Jan 19, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 219

Jack Broadbent • Informal performance and Q&A conversation & demonstration with Slide Guitar

Master & AFF Guest Artist! Sun, Jan 19, 1-2:45 pm, PSB 166

Introduction to Slide Guitar • Stephen Hendricks leads this introduction to slide guitar basics, including the use of several simple slide patterns and positions with variations in open G, D, & A tunings. Sat, Jan 25, 10-11:15 am, PSB 148

The Picking Hand • Strum a few chords, play a thousand songs. The strumming hand is the key to giving those songs rhythm and texture. With Mathew Olson. Sat, Jan 25, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 219

Beginning Guitar for Kids • All ages! Bring a guitar and Katie Scoggins will teach you how to play

a few chords. Or just come and watch and sing along! Sat, Jan 25, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 210

Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar • Introduction to Travis style finger picking, claw hammer, drop D tuning, and har-monics in a hands-on format where everyone gets attention as needed and will be able to “take it home to practice.” With John Cook. Sat, Jan 25, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 219

Introduction to Fingerstyle Folk Guitar • Get the basics with Stephen Hendricks, who will cover use of simple fingerstyle patterns & positions with variations, along with some tuning concepts. Sun, Jan 26, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 219

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dancingIrish Ceili Dancing • Lisa Maloney teaches several easy group dances from the Irish tradition. Ceili dancing (pronounced “kay-lee”) is a lively style with similarities to contra dancing. Sat, Jan 18, 10 – 11:15 am, Main Stage

Learn to Swing Dance • Katie Cueva teaches the basics of swing dancing to the live music of Hot Club of Nunaka. All dancers welcome, no experience needed. Sat, Jan 18, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, Main Stage

Beginning Folk Dancing for Kids • If you are interested in a dosido or sashay, this is the

class for you! Put your dancing shoes on and learn a few dances. Parents welcome! With Lauralee Honkola. Sat, Jan 18, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 166

The Maggie Pickie • Try out this relaxed old-style Irish step dance from Donegal. All dancers welcome, no Irish dance experience needed. With Lisa Maloney. Sun, Jan 19, 10-11:15 am, Main Stage

The Basics of Square & Contra Dancing • Anyone can learn how to swing a partner to a live band! Bring your dancing shoes and be prepared for a good time. Brian DeMarcus & Mary Schallert ensure a heels-kicking success! Sun, Jan 19, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, Main Stage

Cajun Dance • Learn how to Cajun dance from Lafayette, LA Guest Artists Feufollet (Kelli Jones

and Philippe Billeaudeaux), along with locals Bayou Glacee! Refine your two-step for the Williwaw Social dance tonight! Sat, Jan 25, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm, Main Stage

Learn to Waltz • Waltzing made easy with a live band! With Mary Schallert & Fabienne Cunningham. Sun, Jan 26, 10 – 11:15 am, Main Stage

Cuban Dance • Learn the basics with Liz Anaya. Sun, Jan 26, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, Main Stage

BASSDoghouse Bass! • Come learn upright Bass techniques taught by local legend Danny Booth! Sat, Jan 25, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 148.

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SongwritingSongwriting with Robin Hopper

Part 1: Words • How to write lyrics that “speak” to the audience through a series of writing exercises and sharing Sat, Jan 18, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 219

Part 2: Melody • Ideas and examples for creating melodies to pair up with lyrics, using a “rise and fall” approach. Sat, Jan 18, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 219

Part 3: Putting it all together • A sharing session for participants of Workshop Sessions 1 & 2 to explore what each has been working on. Sat, Jan 25, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 148

music theoryZen of Music Theory I • Fun, non-traditional way of learning music theory such that you really understand music rather than memorize or have to rely on notes. With Jerry George. Sun, Jan 19, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 148

Zen of Music Theory II • Building on your basic musical knowledge we will explore practical relationships that enhance your ability to play with others or even compose music. Sun, Jan 26, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 210

native american fluteTraditional Native American Flute I • Jeffrey Stevens leads this Native American Flute workshop for beginners. All welcome! Sun, Jan 19, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 148

Traditional Native American Flute II and III • Jeffrey Stevens leads this Native American Flute workshop for intermediate and advanced players. All welcome! Sun, Jan 26, 10-11:15 am, PSB 210

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BAnds/jams Show up and Jam! • Three different sessions, with open space for an open jam! Genre and focus depends on who shows up. Bring your instrument and meet some new folks! Sat, Jan 18, 2:30-3:45, PSB 210 • Sun, Jan 19, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 210 • Sat, Jan 25, 2:30-3:45, PSB 166

Learn to Play for Square & Contra Dancing • Bring your instrument and learn how to play for square and contra dancers. Brian DeMarcus and Mary Schallert help everyone kick up their heels! Sun, Jan 19, 11:30 am -12:45 pm. Main Stage.

Old-time Stringband • Learn band and jam dynam-ics with the Old-time stringband the Jakelegs. Bring a string instrument. Sun, Jan 19, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 210

Alaska City Folk Arts Back Stage Re-hearsal • All Alaska City Folk Arts participants

from past, present and future are welcome to join us as we decide what our set will be and how we will contrive it. With Mary Schallert. Sat, Jan 26, 10 -11:15 am, PSB 166

Learn to Play in a Waltz Band • Join the band while dancers learn the waltz. Nothing like on-the-job training to make you an expert! With Mary Schallert & Fabienne Cunningham. Sun, Jan 26, 10 – 11:15 am. Main Stage.

Slow Hands Jam • All levels welcome to join the fun with the AllGood Family Band. Sun,

Jan 26, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 219

Feufollet • Informal performance and conver-sation with Lafayette, LA bred AFF Guest Artists!

Sun, Jan 26, 1:00-2:45 pm

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And more! Feldenkrais for Musicians • Re-wire your brain somatically, awaken creative energy & expressive ability, heal playing injuries, make music practice/performance more fun and productive. Bring instrument/voice. We may explore movements on the floor so feel free to bring something to lay down on. With Kevin Cassity. Sun, Jan 19, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 166

Beginning Improvisation • Musical improvisation is easy to learn and can be one of the funnest things you’ll ever do. This workshop led by Kevin Cassity is for all instruments, ages, and abilities, but most especially for beginners. Sun, Jan 19, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 219

Learn to Restring Your Ukulele, Baritone, Guitar, or Mandolin • Travel by plane, train, auto-mobile, bike, dogsled? Your instrument has needs too. Make sure you BOTH get there safely. Bon voyage! With Elisa Long. Sat, Jan 25, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 148

Juggling • Lay the foundation for juggling, learn basic three-ball or three-club tricks, or try your hand at passing :) With Fiona Rose. Sat, Jan 25, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 210

Music & Yoga: The Rhythm of the Breath and Chanting • Explore the rhythm of your breath/breath capacity through yoga techniques (pranayama). Call and response yogic chanting will round out the session. Bring a mat if you have one. With Amanda Mack of The Yoga Collective. Sun, Jan 26, 3-4:15 pm, PSB 166

Songs/sINGING/voiceAlaska Children’s Songs • Children will have fun dancing, singing, and playing instruments

they create with Tundra Berry Jams, an Alaska themed children’s songwriter-singer. Led by Nikki Scherer. Sat, Jan 18, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 166

Physics of Your Voice • Where does your register change and how to use it? How to produce and use vibrato when you want to, how to be louder and in control, how to sing in tune. With Sarah McCabe. Sat, Jan 18, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 219

Intro to Extended Voice and Khoomei • db pedersen leads you on a background, demos, and workshop on the creativity of YOUR voice! Covers 0utside-of-the-box of singing, extended voice use, foley, and khoomei. Sat, Jan 18, 1-2:15 pm, PSB 210

Sacred Harp Singing • Learn this American traditional style of four-part a cappella, community-based, shape-note singing. The music is powerful. With Kari Lundgren. Sat, Jan 18, 2:30-3:45 pm, PSB 166

Bluegrass Gospel Harmonies Sing-Along • Lift your voice in song with Suzy Crosby & the Mountain Waxwings! A few tips on singing 3-part harmonies, then a bit of practice, but mainly just having fun singing some bluegrass gospel favorites. Sun, Jan 19 4-5:15 pm, PSB 219

Adding Expression to your Singing Performance • Sarah McCabe will show you tricks for adding variety to your sound and expanding your emotional mes-sage (rasping, vowel shape, volume, and tonality with examples from great singers.) Sat, Jan 25, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 219

Irish Sing-Along • Dawn Berg and Irish Club of Alaska members lead this session, presented by Galway Days Irish Festival. Song sheets will be provided. Sat, Jan 25, 4-5:15 pm, PSB 210

Contemporary Alaska Native Folk Songs • A history and discussion of Alaskan Native Folk songs and songwriting of the past 100 years. Come learn about this prolific songwriting community! Led by Cy Two Elk. Sun, Jan 26, 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 210

The Blues/HarmonicaAcoustic Blues • Bill Ostrand takes us through the history, performers, and structure of the great African American music form known as the Blues. Sun, Jan 19, 10-11:15 am, PSB 166

Blowing the Blues! • Jim Pfeiffenberger introduces you to techniques on the harmonica and blues harp. Includes both straight harp and blues harp. Experience not necessary (but experienced are welcome!) Bring harmonica in KEY OF A. Sun, Jan 19 11:30 am-12:45 pm, PSB 148

Jack Broadbent • Informal performance and Q&A conversation & demonstration with Slide Guitar

Master & AFF Guest Artist! Sun, Jan 19, 1-2:45 pm, PSB 166

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Michael AndersonCass ArieyCaleb AronsonKen BaehrGeorge BakerCarter BancroftMartha BarberSally BetzStephanie BisslandCaroline BolarCurt & Kathy BurgoyneElizabeth BurkeDiana CampbellLauren CarltonElanor CarpenterBrooks ChandlerJefferson ChildsDanny ConsensteinBarry DearbornMonica DevineJennifer DiepGregory DuboisJulie Eib

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