Gustavus guitarist and sound engineer Justin Smith performs his instrumental “Rolling Tune” during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.
Arts & Culture
Red Carpet Concert: Burnt Down House, ‘Weary Bones’
Homer bluegrass band Burnt Down House shared a song during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.
Remove your rings and get out your card blanket: A table-side view of one of Utqiaġvik’s most animated card games
In Utqiaġvik, snerts is one of the most popular games in town. Die-hard enthusiasts play on a regular basis, and there’s even an annual spring tournament.
Red Carpet Concert: Willi Carlisle, ‘Boy Howdy, Hot Dog!’
Hear Arkansas songwriter Willi Carlisle share a tune inspired by things his uncle said to him as a child.
Red Carpet Concert: QUEENS, ‘Know-So’
Watch Juneau songwriter Marian Call perform a new song with eight-person choral ensemble QUEENS during the 2019 Alaska Folk Festival.
Red Carpet Concert: Nicole Church, ‘Howl’
Watch Juneau songwriter Nicole Church play a new song during the Alaska Folk Festival.