Deke Dickerson Western Swing All-Stars
The Alaska Folk Festival celebrates 50 years of dance music with a one-of-kind guest dance band led by Roots music luminary Deke Dickerson.
The Deke Dickerson Western Swing All-Stars combines veteran West Coast and Texas musicians well-versed in the style made famous by Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys, Tex Williams and his Western Caravan, and Asleep at the Wheel.
Musicians include bassist Brad Fordham and drummer Lisa Pankratz (who have worked with Dave Alvin, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Billy Joe Shaver), fiddle player Katie Shore (who has worked with Asleep at the Wheel and scores of other Texas country acts), pedal steel guitarist Russ Blake (from the Lucky Stars), and lead guitarist Ian Miller (of the Barn Door Slammers)! Bring your dancing shoes for this special occasion of Western Swing music fit for a 50th anniversary!