The Alaska Folk Festival continues through Sunday, April 14. And on Juneau Afternoon, the week closes out with live music with featured dance band The Daquiri Queens, California duo Misner & Smith, and Shonti Elder and Will Putman.
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Juneau Afternoon: Alaska Folk Festival features bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis and The Right Hands
Bluegrass legend Laurie Lewis plays the Red Carpet Stage live in Studio 2K and talks about when she first discovered music and her joy in attending the Alaska Folk Festival. Plus, additional music from Ken Waldman and The Wild Ones, and The Casey Smith Project.
Juneau Afternoon: Juneau musician Kennedy Jo performs live on the Red Carpet Stage
Musician Kennedy Jo performs live in the studio on the Red Carpet Stage, plus conversations with KTOO’s Clarise Larson about the start of cruise ship season, Glory Hall on their upcoming Empty Bowls fundraiser, and Juneau Audubon Society has a presentation on marmots this week.
Juneau Afternoon: “Hydrate & Caffeinate” at The Pottery Jungle
“Hydrate & Caffeinate,” a music side stage taking place during the 49th Alaska Folk Festival, will feature musicians and also offer an open mic for the duration of the festival. Also, live music in studio from Sunny Porch and Anna Mahanor (from Rain Dogs).
Juneau Afternoon: 2023 National Junior Pairs champions featured during Juneau Skating Club’s spring show
Conversations on this episode include the Juneau Skating Club’s annual spring show, Burn Thompson Writer’s Group reading event in celebration of National Poetry Month, and Solar Eclipse information from Marie Drake Planetarium.
Juneau Afternoon: ‘History and Future of Yéil Koowú, Ravenstail Weaving’ with Lily Hope and Rae Mills
Weavers and teachers Lily Hope and Rae Mills in conversation about an historic weaving event on April 30, “History and Future of Yéil Koowú, Ravenstail Weaving” plus Travis Clark Morris from Clark Handcrafted on his First Friday event.