Arts@360

Anna Lynch is an Alaskan songwriter who has opened for acts including Rock n Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell, Lucy Wainwright Roche, Sea Wolf and Matt Kearney. This is pitch-perfect country songwriting, built on a bed of Alaskan bluegrass.

This episode of 360 North’s Writers’ Showcase will feature several short stories and essays with the theme of “journeys.” Note: This program has been edited to remove strong language contained in some of the pieces performed. Stories by: Kevin Myers Bobbi McCutcheon Asha Falcon Mariah Warren Performed by: Clint Farr Roblin Gray Davis Elizabeth Pisel-Davis…

This Alaska Originals concert features Deering and Down, an Alaska-hatched duo, based in Memphis, whose style is truly original. Their music was once described as “smoky Memphis cast in shimmering northern lights.”

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

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.

This episode of 360 North’s Writers’ Showcase features several holiday-themed short stories and essays, written by Geoff Kirsch, Rebeecca Braun, Carol Prentice and Seth Kantner. Actress Patricia Hull reads Carol Prentice’s piece. Hear what it’s like to make Chanukah latkes for 30 with “help” from the kids, and what Christmas can be like on the…

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.

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,…

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…

In this episode of Writers’ Showcase hear short stories and essays from Alaskan writers Joe Karson, Martha Amore, Kirsa Hughes-Skandijs, and James P. Sweeney. The summer-inspired theme is “endurance” and works are read by actors Ryan Conarro, Donnie Gott, Allison Holtkamp, and Roblin Gray Davis.