Songwriters on Songwriters

On this episode of Songwriters on Songwriters, Alex Kotlarsz chats with Marian Call about her career and music. Marian plays live on the Red Carpet Stage in Studio 2K, and Alex and Marian deep-dive into some of Marian’s early and most recognizable tracks.

Songs include:
“Dear Mister Darcy”
“Dark Dark Eyes” live in the studio
“The Nerd Anthem”
“Franklin & Front” live in the studio
“Standing Stones”

Marian’s Bio:
Singer-songwriter Marian Call makes her home in Juneau, Alaska.  She has released eleven albums since 2007, and her concerts have been well-received on years of tours in all fifty United States, Canada, Europe, and the UK.  Call’s sound is soulful, honest, and clever, by turns humorous and heartbreaking. She sounds a little like Joni Mitchell & Ani DiFranco raising the younger sister of of Anaïs Mitchell and Regina Spektor, and she composes and performs in all genres from choral music to bluegrass to jazz to punk rock. Her most recent EP, Swears, is available now on Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and wherever you enjoy streaming music.

Alex’s Bio:
Alex Kotlarsz is a musician based in Juneau, Alaska, known for dynamic performances and diverse musical projects. He gained recognition as part of the acoustic duo The Wool Pullers, formed in 2012 with Liz Snyder. Their self-titled debut album showcases a blend of folk and rock, characterized by their complementary vocal styles and storytelling prowess. Kotlarsz also leads the metal band Bards of Mendenhell, where he collaborates with fellow musicians to create original songs that reflect a collective vision. With a passion for live music, Kotlarsz continues to engage audiences through heartfelt lyrics and energetic performances.

More about Marian: https://mariancall.bandcamp.com/music
Follow Alex’s latest project: https://www.instagram.com/bardsofmendenhell/

Songwriters on Songwriters is an ongoing series of live studio conversations between a featured singer-songwriter interviewed by another singer-songwriter on Juneau Afternoon. The series features a combination of live in-studio and recorded performances, along with a discussion about the creation of the music and the artist’s career. For other episodes in the series, visit the Songwriters on Songwriters page.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

Blue Nagoon’s Mike Maas performs live in the studio and sits down with singer/songwriter Marian Call to chat about Mike’s music, collaborations, and new album “Love in the Time of…”

Featuring special guest singers Salissa Thole and Kristina Paulick

Songs featured on today’s episode:

Live in the studio:
Hinterlands (off “Here Be Dragons”)
The Pull of the Stars (off “Love in the Time Of…”)
Last Ice Falls (off “Love in the Time Of…”)

and recorded versions of:
In for a Penny (off “Crestfallen”)
This Isn’t Over Yet (off “Here be Dragons”)

Mike’s Bio:

I started playing piano at age seven (thanks, Mrs. Anderson!) and guitar in 2005. I’ve taught private piano and guitar lessons for ten years through my own studio Nagoonberries Music, as adjunct faculty at the University of Alaska, and with Thrush Hill Music.

I was born and raised in Juneau. I have a Masters of Arts in Education from the University of Alaska. I am certified to teach kindergarten through 8^th grade and I taught elementary music at Mendenhall River Community School in the Juneau school district from 2006 – 2017.

I produce pop and rock music as Blue Nagoon. I’ve played in and directed many groups and accompanied a variety of artists in Juneau.

Marian Call hosts the conversation. Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

Songwriters on Songwriters is an ongoing series of live studio conversations between a featured singer-songwriter interviewed by another singer-songwriter on Juneau Afternoon. The series features a combination of live in-studio and recorded performances, along with a discussion about the creation of the music and the artist’s career. For other episodes in the series, visit the Songwriters on Songwriters page.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

Full interview:

Josh Fortenbery is a Juneau-based musician who performs with local groups like Muskeg Collective and Taking Care of Bluegrass. On this episode of Songwriters on Songwriters, Fortenbery talks about his new album “No Such Thing as Forever,” which releases on Friday. Fellow Juneau artist Taylor Dallas Vidic and Fortenbery discuss their musical influences and songwriting processes.

Songwriters on Songwriters is an ongoing series of live studio conversations between a featured singer-songwriter interviewed by another singer-songwriter on Juneau Afternoon. The series features a combination of live in-studio and recorded performances, along with a discussion about the creation of the music and the artist’s career. For other episodes in the series, visit the Songwriters on Songwriters page.

On today’s program:

• Josh Fortenbery deep dives with fellow songwriter Taylor Dallas Vidic about his new album “No Such Thing as Forever,” which releases on Friday, March 8, 2024.
• Songs heard during the broadcast:
  • “Sewing the Same Seam”
  • “Siblings” (live studio performance)
  • “Honey”
  • “Bitter” (live studio performance with Taylor Dallas Vidic)
  • “Another Existential Crisis”
• More on Josh at www.joshfortenbery.com
• More on Taylor at www.taylorvidic.com

Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK and is rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. You can Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.

On today’s program:

• Mike Maas aka Blue Nagoon deep dives with Annie Bartholomew about her new album “Sisters of White Chapel’
• Songs heard during the broadcast:
  • All for the Klondike’s Gold
  • Spoiks (live)
  • Dead Horse Trail
  • Mountain Dove Song (live)
  • Run Around Lucy
  • Last Confession
• More on Annie at anniebalaska.com
• More on Mike at bluenagoon.bandcamp.com

Juneau Afternoon airs at 3:00 p.m. on KTOO and KAUK with a rebroadcast at 7:00 p.m. Listen online or subscribe to the podcast at ktoo.org/juneauafternoon.

Guests:

• Annie Bartholomew, Musician
• Mike Maas, Musician

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Juneau Afternoon is a production of the KTOO Arts and Culture Team.
Bostin Christopher produced today’s show with help from Erin Tripp.