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.  

Red Molly  

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

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 – 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 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 - October 27 - Vagabond Blues

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

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 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).

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

Eliza Gilkyson & John Gorka

Saturday, April 23 – Discovery Theatre

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.