For some in the crowd, the event signified how communities are changing the conversation when it comes to talking about addiction.
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Alt-country songwriter Dan Kirkwood to perform new songs at Folk Festival
Kirkwood released his five-track EP “All Lovers, Animals” earlier this year. It invites the listener in with bright guitars and alt-country hooks.
Listen: Guest band The Carper Family previews its Alaska Folk Fest music
Listen to this audio sampler with Beth Chrisman, who writes songs, sings and plays fiddle in the band out of Austin, Texas.
Juneau closer to establishing local pot laws
Marijuana entrepreneurs may be required to apply for a city pot business license in addition to the state’s. The city license would give the municipality more local control if businesses fails to comply with city laws.
Homegrown tween rockers to take Folk Fest stage
The 42nd Alaska Folk Festival is underway in Juneau this week. The lineup has always been diverse, but this year, one band’s lead singer says she doesn’t even know what folk music is.
Mattel publicity stunt renames Juneau for April Fools’ Day
The residents of Juneau got a surprise today when the city was renamed after an iconic Mattel game. About 25 kids got to go to city hall to witness the “historic” event and, of course, play with the namesake.
Update: Sealaska sends $16 million to shareholders
Approximately 22,000 tribal members will each get between $129 and $1,082, depending on their status. Dividends will be distributed April 14.
Sanders fan and superdelegate re-enact 100-year feud in Facebook spat
Superdelegates, typically chosen in a prior election, serve as a check on insurgencies and passions of the moment.
At ‘Hope, Not Heroin’ event Saturday, JPD to try softer approach
“We need to do something differently because our old tactics don’t work. The old tactics of just focusing on the supply don’t work, so we have to go after the demand,” said Lt. Kris Sell.
Alaska musicians prep for 42nd folk festival
The Alaska Folk Festival runs April 4-10 in Juneau. It’s a sure sign of spring for hundreds of musicians from all over the state who come to play, jam and listen.