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John Jorgenson Quintet Friday, September 12 - 7:30 pm - Sydney Laurence Theatre
John Jorgenson’s Quintet thrilled audiences at such prestigious and diverse festivals as Merlefest, Winnipeg Folk Festival, and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Jorgenson’s dizzying resume includes featured stints with Elton John, the Desert Rose Band and The Hellcasters, as well as recordings with the likes of Sting and Bonnie Raitt, and a 2007 Grammy. In its first Anchorage appearance, The Quintet will perform originals, classics, and dazzling gypsy jazz by Django Reinhart.
“ Brilliant guitarist. F***ing brilliant.” – Elton John
“… far and away the best interpreter of Django Reinhart.” – San Francisco Chronicle
“ …dynamic interplay that was thrilling to observe and to hear.” - Washington Post |
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Saturday, October 4 - 7:30 pm - Discovery Theatre The Duhks
The Winnipeg band, The Duhks, have been riveting audiences and winning staunch fans across North America. Since the release of their self-titled, Bela Fleck-produced album in 2005, and the consequent re-release of their Canadian debut, the band has won admirers as diverse as David Crosby, Dolly Parton, and Doc Watson. with their blend of soul, gospel, North American folk, Brazilian samba, old time country string band, zydeco, and Irish dance music.
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Patty Larkin and Peter Mulvey
Saturday November 1 - 7:30 pm - Sydney Laurence Theatre
This show brings together two fabulous musicians from the state of Wisconsin who have drawn international accolades for brilliant guitar playing and highly original, memorable songs.
“a virtuoso guitar player…whose mature work is comparable to the best of Bonnie Raitt and Lucinda Williams.”
- New York Times on Patty Larkin
“ Gleefully mercurial…equal parts breezy jazz and whispery folk…a genre-defying traditionalist.” - Boston Globe about Peter Mulvey |
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Ruthie Foster and Eric Bibb
Sunday November 9 – 4 pm –Sydney Laurence Theatre
A prodigiously gifted Texas singer-songwriter, Ruthie Foster has quickly established herself as one of the roots music world’s brightest stars, drawing comparisons to Aretha Franklin and Ella Fitzgerald as well as Tracy Chapman and Joan Armatrading. The Los Angeles Times says Ruthie "will convert those hungry for some real, hot soul."
Eric Bibb, who is a friend of Ruthie, returns to Anchorage for the second time with his repertoire of wonderful songs, deft guitar playing, and silky voice that will appeal to fans of top songwriters and singer-performers such as
Keb Mo, Taj Mahal, and Geoff Muldaur.
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Dan Bern & Marshall Crenshaw
Friday December 5 – 7:30 pm – Discovery Theatre
This bill pairs two of America’s most brilliant and underappreciated songwriters who each contributed writing to the hit movie “Walk Hard.” Dan Bern, a frequent visitor to Anchorage, has achieved a near legendary status for his terrific songs and inspired live performances. Crenshaw, who hails originally from Detroit, has played John Lennon in the touring Broadway production of Beatlemania, Buddy Holly in the hit movie “La Bamba,” and has written dozens of brilliant songs that have been covered by Kelly Willis, Ronnie Spector, Lou Ann Barton, Robert Gordon and others. |
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Saturday January 31 –7:30 pm - Wendy Williamson Auditorium
Josh Ritter
Since creating a buzz in Ireland opening for The Frames in 2001, Idaho born Josh Ritter has emerged as one of America’s finest songwriters. He’ll perform solo in this, his second Anchorage visit since first coming here as a handpicked opener for “Voices on the Verge.”
“ A confident, charming showman and one of this country’s best-loved singer-songwriters. –The Irish Times
“… catchy tunes that could easily be home on a 1970’s era Crosby, Stills, and Nash album and earnest melodies that rekindle the warm glow of a young Jackson Browne or John Prine.” -Maverick
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Willy Porter with special guest Natalia Zukerman
Saturday, February 7, 7:30 pm - Snow Goose Theatre
Dazzling guitarist Willy Porter joins forces with Natalia Zukerman in a show that will appeal to fans of fine musicianship and intelligent, thought provoking lyrics. Willy, a near legend in Madison, Wisconsin, produced Natalia’s latest and finest album. Plan on a strong solo set from each performer augmented by moments of inspired collaboration.
“…A master of the acoustic instrument.” CMJ New Music Report on Willy “She has nimble fingers capable of picking up to thirty notes per measure, and when she sings she can switch from scat to swoon in the course of a glissando.” The New Yorker on Natalia. |
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Sunday March 1 – 7 pm - Discovery Theatre
Richie Havens
Richie Havens possesses one of the most recognizable voices in popular music. His fiery, poignant, always soulful singing style has remained unique and ageless for four decades. From opening Woodstock in 1969, to a gig at Bill Clinton’s inauguration, to his performance in the 2008 Bob Dylan fictional biopic “I’m Not Here,” Richie Havens has remained an American treasure.
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Cheryl Wheeler & special guest
Sunday, March 22, 7 pm – Snow GooseTheatre
Legendary for her sharp wit, her achingly beautiful singing, and as a songwriter ("Addicted" was a #1 country hit for Dan Seals, and "Aces" was a top ten country hit for Suzy Bogguss), Wheeler, as Boston Globe writer Scott Alarik describes, "writes some of the prettiest, most alluring and intelligent ballads on the modern folk scene." A special guest opener will be added to this bill!
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Saturday March 28 - 7:30 pm - Sydney Laurence Theatre - Dougie Maclean
Scotland’s legendary Scottish songwriter, storyteller, and composer returns for his first concert here in several years. Dougie’s shows are packed with singable melodies that linger in listeners’ minds and hearts long after each performance. Few artists enchant audiences as much as Dougie.
“ Dougie MacLean provides us with what music in its best form can be: a uniter.” –Performing Songwriter |
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Venue Information
Wilda Marston Theatre
~ Anchorage
Vagabond Blues ~ Palmer
Side Street Espresso ~ Anchorage
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts ~ Anchorage
Snow Goose Theatre ~ Anchorage |
Ticket Information
Tickets for performances at the
Alaska Center for the Performing Arts
are available at CenterTix.
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Hear live and recorded performances from many of the same great artists
Whistling Swan
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ACOUSTIC ACCENTS
is a syndicated program taped at Spin Monkey Productions in Tok, Alaska and broadcast weekly in Alaska on
KNBA-FM Anchorage, KBRW FM Barrow, KYUK Bethel, KUAC-FM Fairbanks, KIYU Galena, Nome Public Radio,
and KCHU Valdez. The show is also transmitted via translators and repeater stations across Interior Alaska.
Available live on the web at www.kuac.org and
www.knba.org |
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The nice folks at Whistling Swan Productions,
headquartered in scenic Eagle River, Alaska, would love to hear from you! Do you have a
favorite artist you would like to see come up? Comments or suggestions?
Whistling Swan Productions
P.O. Box 773354
Eagle River, Alaska 99577
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Mike (that guy with the great east coast accent...)
email the Webmaster!
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WSP Past Artists Page!
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- Rick Miller -The Right Connection
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- www.AlaskaFolkMusic.org
- Arctic Wild
- Alaska Folk Festival
last updated 01.13.07
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