Juneau Afternoon’s week-long Alaska Folk Festival coverage ends with a live studio audience show in KTOO’s downstairs studio. Deke Dickerson Western Swing All Stars plays their world premiere concert, and each musician chats with host Bostin Christopher about their work and music careers.
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Folk Fest 2025: Songs and conversation with Magical America and Graham Nancarrow
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: The rainbow goth electronica dark wave sounds of Magical America; Nashville singer Graham Nancarrow stops in to share a couple of tunes and talk country rock; A preview of the first ever Superhero Walk at the Airport Dike Trail on Sunday, April 13, from the SAFE Child Advocacy Center.
Songs and conversation with musicians Dara Rilatos and Liz Snyder
On today’s Juneau Afternoon: Juneau musician Dara Rilatos shares a few tunes and conversation on songwriting; Liz Snyder shares a couple of tunes ahead of The Wool Pullers’ return to Folk Fest; Mudrooms has a special Folk Fest StorySlam event at The Pottery Jungle on Tuesday, April 8.
Gold medal skater Scott Hamilton in town for Juneau Celebration Ice Show fundraiser; Live music with Middle Names and An Alaskan Traveler
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: “Hydrate & Caffeinate” is an unofficial Alaska Folk Festival Side Stage that brings 21 acoustic acts to the stage over five days at The Pottery Jungle; Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer Juneau Celebration Ice Show on April 4 & 5; KTOO/KXLL Folk Fest Nightlife Guide 2025 with KXLL Community Engagement Producer Kelly Aicardi.
Previews of ‘April Fools: The Musical,’ Devil’s Club workshops, music and DJ Sets, and Big Brothers Big Sisters ‘Big Give Celebration’
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: Juneau Ghost Light Theatre talks comedy cabaret; Devil’s Club shares their week of Folk Fest programming; and Big Brothers Big Sisters shares details of their annual fundraiser.
April events previews with Juneau Symphony, Lily Hope, UAS Student Acitivities, and the JAHC
On this episode of Juneau Afternoon: The Juneau Symphony is on the move. They will hold a concert in Juneau, but also in Sitka for the first time in 13 years; Weaver Lily Hope is presenting “Experiencing Prosperity as An Alaska Native Artist” next Tuesday, April 8, as part of the Sealaska Heritage Spring Lecture Series; UAS Student Activities has a variety of upcoming events, including a folk fest concert on Saturday night, April 5; Phil from the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council with updates on First Friday and more.