Whistling Swan Productions

Celebrating Our 16th Season

Bringing fine music to Alaska.

Over 285 artists and still counting

Subscriptions for 2010-2011 shows are available now Click here to download. Five Ways to Subscribe!

1, Click the centertix link and type in Whistling Swan Productions when you reach the centertix site.

2. Call 907-263-Arts during regular business hours ( usally during any weekday) and say you want tto subscribe to Whistling Swan
3. Visit the Alaska center for the Performing Arts box office.
4. Download brochure here and follow directions
5. e -mail Mike@whistlingswan.net with your address and request a brochure.
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Also,

-Single Tickets for all shows wills be available at Centertix.

 

   

Baskery

Hamell

Baskery & Hamell on Trial

Saturday, September 11 –Snow Goose;

Hamell on Trial (only) Sunday September 12 Vagabond Blues

A Swedish trio of English singing sisters and Righteous Babe’s funniest and highest-octane guy in one rockin’ evening. If you want to hear two unique artists with energy and passion, catch these shows.  

  Sept. 25 - We're trying to get something nailed down for this date.
Sept. 26
   
Red Molly

Red Molly  

Saturday October 2 - 7:30 pm - Snow Goose Theatre
Sunday October 3- 6 pm - Vagabond Blues

"Everything Red Molly sings is delivered with tick-tight arrangements, crystalline vocals, and caramel harmonies. But what is most striking is the ardor they bring to everything they do, whether snuggling into the sweet parochialism of an old spiritual, or the gritty pathos of a Gillian Welch tune.” –The Boston Globe

Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and a warm, engaging , contagious, stage presence. This will be fun!

These are the correct Red Molly times and dates. The times and dates on some subscription brochures was incorrect.

Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna – Electric !  - Friday October 8  - Wendy Williamson Auditorium

 

Jorma, Jack, and Barry return with a percussionist  and electric instruments for their first ever plugged –in performance in Alaska!  This will be the band’s only Alaska appearance. A front of the stage dance floor will be available and there will be hundreds of great unobstructed view seats for those who like to dance in their chairs.

Kathy Mattrea

Kathy Mattea - Saturday October 23 – Discovery Theatre

 

With sixteen top 10 hits including “Love at the Five and Dime,” two Grammy Awards, numerous country music honors including Female Vocalist of the Year, and a Grammy nomination for her Marty Stuart produced 2008 release “Coal,” Kathy Mattea is one of the most celebrated artists we’ve ever presented. Throughout her career she’s collaborated with a number of our favorites including Dougie MacLean, Tim O’Brien, and The Roches. No matter your tastes, if you love great songs sung with heart and a beautiful voice, you won’t want to miss this show.

Cheryl Wheeler

Cheryl Wheeler - October 27 - Vagabond Blues

Cheryl has performed here often and consistently turns in performances that mix riveting ballads with hilarious ditties.

Dan Tyminski

Dan Tyminski/Cheryl Wheeler - Great twinbill

Saturday October 30 – Discovery Theatre

Sunday October 31 (Dan Only) – Vagabond Blues

Since 1994, 13-time Grammy winner Dan Tyminski has contributed his ace instrumental skill (mainly on guitar, but also on mandolin) and burnished, soulful tenor  to the sound of Alison Krauss and Union Station, arguably the most visible and successful bluegrass band in the modern era.

Tyminski provided the singing voice of George Clooney in the Coen Brothers’ Odyssean farce “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”  His powerful rendition of the Stanley Brothers’ version of “I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow” was given the numerous “song –of –the year” awards  while the movie soundtrack. was also honored with the IBMA Award for Album of the Year, as well as the Grammy Award for Album of the Year – a rare achievement for a soundtrack project.

Cheryl has performed here often and consistently turns in performances that mix riveting ballads with hilarious ditties.

Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster and her band

Sunday November 7 - Discovery Theatre  

"..a full-on blast of soul and blues.."  - Blues Revue

Ruthie, along with Eric Bibb, dazzled the sold out the Sydney Laurence Theatre in 2009.  Since that show, this extraordinary songwriter/performer tackled life’s big issues throughout her sizzling Grammy nominated album  The Truth According to Ruthie Foster. Ruthie returns to our stage with her band.

She also has garnished the 2010 Blues Music Award Nominee for Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year (2 previous nominations for 2008 & 2009.

 Traditional Blues Female Artist of the Year).

  November 19 - working on a date
Jeff

Jeff Daniels November 20 - Discovery Theatre

The affable movie star has written more than 400 songs over three decades and performed with Lyle Lovett, John Hiatt, Guy Clark, and Keb Mo. His songs are alternately fun and poignant, rowdy and thoughtful.

Dan Bern

Saturday, December 4  - Discovery Theatre 
Sunday, December 5  - Vagabond Blues
Dan will draw from his huge repertoire of material on these shows.  Since first performing in Anchorage in the mid 90’s, Dan has provided some of the most poignant, hilarious, outlandish and thoughtful musical moments in Whistling Swan history.

 

January 15 – save the date!

Guy

Guy Davis

Saturday, February 12 – Sydney Laurence Theatre
Sunday, February 13 – Vagabond Blues

Performing original, traditional and contemporary material accompanied by 6 and 12 string guitar and harmonica, Guy appeals to fans of Eric Bibb, Keb Mo, Bob Dylan, and Taj Mahal.  Guy’s own fans include Jackson Browne, Maya Angelou, and Jessica Lange. In addition to his engaging music, fans love Guy’s performances for his humor and storytelling.

Karen Savoca

Karen Savoca with Pete Heitzman

February 26 –venue TBD February 27 - Vagabond Blues 

We’re pleased to announce the return of Karen Savoca (vocals and congas) and her talented and musically adventurous guitar- playing partner Pete Heitzman.

carrie

Carrie Newcomer

Saturday, March 26 - Snow Goose Theater
Sunday, March 27 - Vagabond Blues  

"She's the kind of artist whose music makes you stop, think and then say, 'that is so true'’ - Dallas Morning News

Praised by Billboard as a "soaring songstress," Newcomer, a Quaker, has  recorded   music from her uniquely spiritual and poignant take on the world  for three decades. Her latest, “Before and After,”  (Newcomer's twelfth release) features an unforgettably haunting and beautiful duet with a special guest appearance by Mary Chapin Carpenter.

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Willy Porter & Antje Duvekot

Saturday, April 16- Sydney Laurence Theatre:  Sunday, April 17-Vagabond Blues
These bills pair a Wisconsin singer- songwriter who dazzles audiences with his wit and amazing guitar playing and one of the most lauded younger acoustic performing songwriters on the continent.  Both are producing some of the best work of their careers.
    "As far as I can tell, Antje is the whole package…”   Dave Marsh

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Eliza Gilkyson & John Gorka

Saturday, April 23 – Discovery Theatre

Sunday, April 24 -Vagabond Blues

Austin Music Hall of Famer and Grammy nominee Eliza Gilkyson is one of the most respected musicians in the roots, folk, and Americana circles. Eliza has toured with Richard Thompson, Patty Griffin, and Mary Chapin Carpenter.
John Gorka has penned some of the most memorable songs in acoustic music over his long career.  His gorgeous voice remains as engaging as ever, and critics are calling his 2009 release one of the finest of his career.

 

Whistling Swan Productions offered Chris Hillman several dates to make up
the show he postponed due to back surgery. Unfortunately, the promoter in Fairbanks
was not willing to offer any makeup dates.

Chris is not willing to travel to Alaska for a
single show. Therefore, we will cancel the date totally at this time.

We apologize for any inconvenience. We are deeply disappointed.

If you bought tickets via credit card, Centertix will credit your account.

For info about other refunds, please contact Centertix at 907-263-ARTS.

Tickets to shows at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts, Wilda Marston Theatre and Snow Goose Theatre are available at CenterTix and 263-ARTS or at the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts Box Office. For tickets at coffeehouse venues contact the venue.


 

 

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Visit our Past Artists Page to see just some
of the great performers that Whistling Swan Productions
has been proud to bring to Alaska over the years!
We thank you for your patronage.

Contact Mike@whistlingswan.net with questions/comments/concerns.

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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Listen to KNBA online!!

Tune into E-Town on KNBA Saturdays at 11am and 10pm, and The World Cafe Mon-Fri. at 6 pm. Hear live and recorded performances from many of the same great artists Whistling Swan brings to Alaska!

MIKE SEZ: Check this out!!
www.acousticaccents.net
"Radio From The Last Frontier"

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

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

Email Mike (that guy with the great east coast accent...)

 

 

This page maintained on a volunteer basis... which means as time allows, so please be patient with updates! Thanx!

Very Cool Links:

- WSP Past Artists Page!
- KNBA - 90.3 FM
- E-Town
- World Cafe
- Rick Miller Sound
- AK Midnight Sun Songwriters Camp
- Anchorage Folk Festival
- www.AlaskaFolkMusic.org
- Arctic Wild
- Alaska Folk Festival

last updated 07.5.10