This episode of Alaska Originals features Marian Call. With a sound once described as “acoustic joy jazz,” Call plays a one-hour concert including original favorites, videos, conversation and more. Call is accompanied by Laura Zahasky. For more of Marian’s music, visit http://mariancall.com And for more of Laura and the Alaska String Band, visit http://alaskastringband.com
Alaska Originals
The Alaska String Band and Will Putman
This episode features two concerts: Juneau’s Alaska String Band, and Will Putman of Fairbanks. Hear the Alaska String Band’s fast picking and unique interpretations of Alaskan stories and Will Putman explore solitude, beer making and friendship.
Amy Lou and Josh Lockhart
This concert features Soldotna’s Amy Lou and Juneau’s Josh Lockhart. Amy Lou kicks off the hour with songs inspired by teaching, collaborative art and courtship. Featuring guitar, bass (Jeff Boman), drums (Dave Hurley) and cello (Meghan Johnson), Josh Lockhart’s quartet entertains us with songs about love, commitment and solace in Central Park.
Sarah Hanson and Tony Tengs
This episode features two concerts: Nome’s Sarah Hanson and Juneau’s Tony Tengs. Singer songwriters Sarah Hanson and Tony Tengs bring us their unique perspectives on things Alaskan and otherwise. Nome resident Sarah Hanson sings to bears, her lover, and about a nasty storm that shakes her home. Juneau’s Tony Tengs postulates on peace, skunk cabbage,…
Rob Cohen Jazz Group
The Rob Cohen Jazz Group takes the stage with a performance they’re calling “Contrafaction”. Rob is a teacher and composer, with a deep knowledge of Jazz and close to 30 years of experience performing in Alaska. http://RobCohenMusic.com Rob Cohen – Composer, Piano Alexie Painter – Bass Clay Good – Drums Doug Bridges – Sax Recorded…
Todd Grebe and Cold Country
Todd Grebe and Cold Country is a band with deep roots in Alaska that plays original roots music of the honkytonk flavor. Hear their version of Americana infused with bluegrass fiddle and mandolin, three-part harmonies and dance-friendly waltzes.
Kray Van Kirk
Kray Van Kirk is an Alaskan singer-songwriter, delivering performances that the Borderline Folk Club in New York called “…what every singer-songwriter should aspire to.” Expertly performed on both a six and a twelve string guitar, his songs tell rich stories with many timeless and universal themes.
Harrison B.
Harrison B joined us March 27, 2104 in “@360” for a special in-studio concert featuring his original progressive American soul tunes. To hear more of, and purchase, his music, go to: http://www.harrisonbmusic.com.