Only 27 days away: The 51st Annual Alaska Folk Festival, April 6-12, 2026
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Performer Index

AFF51 Guest Artist Willi CarlisleAlaska Folk Festival Guest Artist Willi Carlisle will perform at Centennial Hall Thursday evening from 8:00 to 8:45 and Sunday evening beginning at 9:00.

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6:30pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Juneau Community Chorus

Juneau Featuring: Jacque Farnsworth, Leora Houtary, Sean Jones, Natalie Wong, John Heritscko, Bobbi Mitchell, Chrisrine Van Sickle, Naomi Hartmann, Mckenzie N. Galaktionoff, Jenny Smith, Susan Lummis, Katherine Andrews, Stephanie Kohlase, Anita Evans, Andrea Peterson, Alan Davis, Rebekah Benner

We are members of the Juneau Community who love to sing.

6:45pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Hannah

Juneau, AK Featuring: Hannah Bailey

Bringing my favorite trail jams inside to the stage.

7:00pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Shanks Mare

Juneau Featuring: Greg Higdon, Matilda Higdon, Ben Higdon

“The same song on a different day was a different song”-Bobby Weir

7:15pm, Mon. Apr. 6

The Final Hoedown

Juneau Featuring: Jinx Fortier, Laurie Clough, Sandy Fortier, Natalie Fortier, Luke Fortier

The Final Hoedown features young fiddler Jinx Fortier and friends playing lively folk tunes with humor and plenty of toe-tapping spirit.

7:30pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Taylor Kimbo

Cordova Featuring: Taylor James Kimbarow

Taylor is a banjo player and songwriter from Cordova, Alaska who has worked in commercial fishing and underground mining.

7:45pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Maddie and Daddy

Juneau Featuring: Madeline Tingey, Brent Tingey

Daddy/Daughter duo performing some James Taylor classics.

8:00pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Steady Going

Juneau, Alaska Baby Featuring: Stuart Wood, Lisa Puananimōhalaikalani Denny, Quinton Woolman-Morgan, Sam Bluett

Juneau-based bundle of regulars pulling influence from Midwest fastgrass to trainhopper punk folk. We’ll pull your heart strings and get yer toes wigglin’!

8:15pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Michael Kirkpatrick

Fort Collins CO

Michael Kirkpatrick blends elements of acoustic fingerstyle and folk rock to cradle lush songscapes in a fuzzy paradox of sunshine and fog.

8:30pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Grand Ol’ Ospreys

Talkeetna, AK Featuring: Benjamin Laggis, Joshua Lee, Maia Mossanen, Aiden Powell

Four piece bluegrass band singing about trains, mines, and lost love

8:45pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Another Escape from Brooklyn

Juneau Featuring: Beth Leibowitz, Cecily Morris, Steve Winker, John Lager

Finding some dance music that isn't exactly happy, but defies the darkness of the time by being beautiful and rhythmic anyway.

9:00pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Alex Cruver

Anchorage

American Piano Music

9:15pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Fireweed

Juneau Featuring: Atagan Hood, Noah Coleman, Sam Uyanik , Alec James

We will be performing a set of songs that we've selected, occasionally switching instruments.

9:30pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Jess Meuse

Juneau

Southern rock, Singer/Songwriter. Sounds like: if Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin had a baby.

9:45pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Down From Lazy Mountain

Palmer, Alaska Featuring: Mike Hansen, Betty Hansen

Married couple who enjoy country, folk and Americana music. Mike plays the guitar and Betty, the mandolin and electric washboard.

10:00pm, Mon. Apr. 6

Mark Heard

Auke Bay

Bluesy folk rock acoustic guitar tunes from Auke Nu

6:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Ursa Major

Juneau Featuring: Abigail Dolan, Josef Becker, Katie Rosson, Sachiko Marks, Traeus Mateo, Bea Danielle Abad, Kiley Weitzel, Rowan Hightower, Saana Amundson, Jinx Fortier, Amelia Farrell, Eleanor Peterson, Evelyn McVey Thomas, Joya McClain, Maelee Lawrence, Shaylynn Tupou, Bianca Diaz, Geo Gabriel Abad, Rosemarie Becker, Sophia Yadao

Youth string ensemble performing movie, pop, and folk tunes. Directed by Guo Hua Xia.

6:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Shadoe Rayne

Homer

Tsimshian and Alutiiq heritage–based songwriter and performer sharing culture and language through original songs.

7:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Allison Waid and Friends

Musical Theatre Featuring: Allison Wade, Kelsey Riker, Grace Lee

Women singing Musical Theatre!

7:15pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Pickle?

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: Ila Mannino, Cora Barr

As first seen at Juneau’s Got Talent, with Ila on mandolin and Cora on vocals and multiple instruments, this teenage duo loves music and storytelling.

7:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Nelson Family Band

Juneau Featuring: Tyler Breen , Gene Nelson, Courtney Nelson , Bodhi Nelson

Relatives and friend join in for set of songs of the times

7:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

John Palmes

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: John Palmes, TBA, TBA, TBA

Juneau Folk Musician, my annual report. Come sing!

8:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

The Soggy Joggers

Juneau Featuring: Aldyn Brudie, Hannah Wilson, Matt Kern, Julius Adolfsson

The people are crying out. They're thirsty! They're ready to chug down some Soggified tunes! We are here to heed the call.

8:15pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Dan Saddler

Eagle River

The problem with political jokes is ... too many get elected. I should know! I hope you enjoy my satirical musical treatment of Alaska politics.

8:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Shoreline Band

Juneau Featuring: Joe Emerson, Ben Higdon, John Hartle, Chris Frary, Stew Roland, Keith Heller

Classic folk Rock favorites from the 70’s

8:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Connor Berry

Juneau

Songs before bedtime.

9:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Irene Muller

Southwest Washington

New tunes from the same old girl with a guitar.

9:15pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Sunny Porch

Juneau Featuring: Melanie Brown, Marcus Beckmann, Jacob Soboleff

Melanie Brown and Marcus Beckmann of Sunny Porch will be joined by Jake Soboleff to play some favorites

9:30pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Carey Seward & the Sizz

Fairbanks, AK Featuring: Carey Seward, Amanda Bent, Kendra Calhoun, Maggie Riley

Original indie folk rock from Fairbanks bringing humor, style and an accordion!

9:45pm, Tue. Apr. 7

The Alaskan Traveler

Juneau Featuring: Max Blust

The Alaskan Traveler returns to the Folk Festival stage where he was raised to bring you songs of love and light in the capital city.

10:00pm, Tue. Apr. 7

Make Way For Ducklings

Juneau Featuring: Elizabeth Ekins, Wendy Byrnes

Two Juneau girls singing songs.

6:30pm, Wed. Apr. 8

JAMM String Band

Juneau Featuring:

Students from Sít' Eetí Shaanáx Glacier Valley and Auke Bay Elementary Schools’ JAMM programs are excited to play together and sing three songs!

6:45pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Canis Major Constellations

Juneau Featuring: Cory Crossett, Adeline Buchmiller, Nora Johnson, Vance Murray, Thisbe Hofman, Hazel Wilburn, Aurora Apango, Aamie Jagodendsky, Amelie Roberts, a

Poignant songs we like to sing in our public Montessori classroom accompanied by our teacher on the guitar.

7:00pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Mudflat Footers

Juneau Featuring: Annie Bartholomew, Dylan Proudfoot, Carter Bancroft

Banjo, fiddle & feet

7:15pm, Wed. Apr. 8

The Unwashed Masses

Juneau Featuring: Miguel Rohrbacher, Erik Chadwell, Chris Behnke

Mister Deejay won't you please play a real country song? Traditional and original tunes and songs from the vault.

7:30pm, Wed. Apr. 8

The Lefty Junior Trio

Earth Featuring: Sean Tracy, Jeremy Kane, George Gianakopoulos

Folk Trio, 3 pals, three songs

7:45pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Stewart Ely

Pelican Featuring:

Original Songs By Other People

8:00pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Deep Thicket Dwellers

Oakland Featuring: Forrest Allen, Tarah Williams, Mark Ignatius , Scotty Brown

An engaging and unique string band with roots in Alaska, blending bluegrass, old-time, swing, swampy fiddle, and percussive dance. Hillbilly jazz!

8:15pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Taylor Dallas Vidic

Juneau Featuring: Taylor Dallas Vidic, Chazz Gist, Josh Fortenbery, Spencer Edgers

Here to play a couple songs from her REAL LIFE RECORD with some of her real life friends.

8:30pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Albert McDonnell

Portland

Songs of joy and sorrow, a tribute to Buddy Tabor

8:45pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Fiery Gypsies

Juneau Featuring: Dale Wygant, John Staub, Karen Pallenberg, Steve Tada

Rod hot embers from the Gypsy campfire for all to enjoy! We play both kinds of music- Country and Eastern!!

9:00pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Keep the Pool Open

Haines Featuring: Henry Leasia, Joel Stuk, Lucy Nieboer

3-piece band featuring guitar and ukulele. Beautiful vocal harmonies, well-crafted songs and a passion for public swimming pools.

9:15pm, Wed. Apr. 8

The River Livers

Girdwood, Alaska Featuring: Jessie Meybin, Lisa Miles, Philip Hawkins, Bryan MacClarence

Original folk music from the heart of central Alaska & Appalaskan Jess, get ready to dance! Lisa Miles Fiddle, Phil bass Bryan on keys & guitar Jess vocals

9:30pm, Wed. Apr. 8

The Empty Oil Barrel Band

Douglas, Alaska Featuring: Ed Schoenfeld, Riley Woodford, Maggie Schoenfeld, Jayne Andreen

We've been making musical fun with songs about corrupt politicians and public officials and really dumb ideas for more than 3 decades. We'll keep that up!

9:45pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Out of the Living Room

Juneau Featuring: Michael Craig Smith, Kathy Lou Smith

Playing the music of our squandered youth.

10:00pm, Wed. Apr. 8

Alex Hodgins

Whitehorse, Yukon

Inspired by mountain roads, old time railroads, everyday conversations and dirt caked in his hair. Alex's debut EP Your Town is out now!

6:30pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Holy Cricket!

Juneau Featuring: Ella Kelly, Ruby Kresge, Lucas Parker, Hayden Kado, Hailey Gerdts, Kaylee Brown , Alli Frazier, Joseph Rossman

Musical friends from University of Alaska Southeast. Brought together by forced proximity on the smallest campus ever. we love each other. and the music.

6:45pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Dennis and Dona Townsend

Tacoma, WA Featuring: Dennis Townsend, Dona Townsend

A few tunes to celebrate!

7:00pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Harmiddler Brothers

LA-ID-AK Featuring: Grant Dermody, Bob-o Bell, Bob Banghart

Voices in mirror are closer than they appear.

7:15pm, Thu. Apr. 9

The Dorset

Juneau, AK Featuring: Flordelino Lagundino, Jennifer Lagundino, Daryl Lagundino

A family singing folk-rock.

7:30pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Scott Gates and The Senators

Oakland, California Featuring: Scott Gates, Yoseff Tucker, Jack Kinney, Zach Sharpe

Forged from years of picking at west coast festivals, this group's aggressive approach to music both explores and defines the California bluegrass sound.

7:45pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Josh Fortenbery

Juneau

Local purveyor of neurotic folks songs and existential country.

8:00pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Willi Carlisle

Guest Artist

8:45pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Caleb & Reeb and the Cali Cutups

Orcas Island, WA Featuring: Reeb Willms, Caleb Klauder, Brandon Godman, Zach Sharpe, Jack Kinney

Songs of love, story songs, soulful country, mandolin & guitar.

9:00pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Dirtbag

Featuring: Bo

One man band

9:15pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Dream Team

Seattle, WA Featuring: Elise Leavy, Hailey Pexton, Ethan Lawton, Patrick M'Gonigle, Forrest Marowitz

A dream of gospel crooners, old love songs, original bops & the occasional raven's caw. Newly born west coast band DREAM TEAM will surely melt your hearts.

9:30pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Attempted Pancake

Mount Vernon, WA Featuring: AJ Lee, Jan Purat

Featuring AJ Lee and longtime fiddler from Blue Summit, Jan Purat: They sound like the memory of a brunch you never ate, yet somehow make it feel real.

9:45pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Tramwreck

Gustavus/Douglas/Juneau Featuring: Tania Lewis, Jamie Marks, Dave Kovach, TJ Lazar, Sergei Morosan, Colin Osterhaut

Unbridled, undammed and unapologetic feral beach grass with a flavorful folky flair.

10:00pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Galvanizing Some Hope

ANC and JNU Featuring: Alyse Surratt Galvin, Sean Galvin, Miles Allen, Ryan McLaughlin

Get ready for some toe tapping tunes and singing along with songs that fill your heart with love, laughter and tears - sometimes all at the same time!

10:15pm, Thu. Apr. 9

Natalie & Patrick

Juneau Featuring: Natalie Wojtala, Patrick Wojtala

From the Blue Ridge to the Gulf of Mexico, our sound is a fusion of Appalachian Bluegrass and American Folk songwriter.

10:30pm, Thu. Apr. 9

JZAAM

Fairbanks, Alaska Featuring: Amanda Bent, Maggie Riley, Jody Hassel, Kendra Calhoun, and friends on bass, and whatever!

Torch songs and gypsy jazz combine with percussion, guitar, accordion, horns, for retrosexual international swing.

6:30pm, Fri. Apr. 10

QUEENS

Juneau Featuring: Andria Budbill, Skiba Wuoti, Taylor Vidic, Kelsey Riker, Ella Kelly, Marian Call, Elizabeth Ekins, Allison Waid, Cate Ross, Margeaux Ljungberg, Wendy Byrnes, Bekah Badilla

Juneau-based group of women singing (mostly) a cappella

6:45pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Sea of Heartbreak

Pacific Northwest-ish Featuring: Katy Harris, Caroline Oakley, Reeb Willms, Ava Honey, Pharis Romero

A band of babes who inspire to expand hearts with hot licks, beautiful originals and some spicy toonz. We love you!

7:00pm, Fri. Apr. 10

The Honey Badgers

Juneau Featuring: Heather Parker, Dale Bradenburger, Lu Seapy, Russell Sandstrom

Harmonies and fiddle, sweet as honey. Badass harmonica and banjo, rockin' the house. It's Badger Time!

7:15pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Trillium

West Coast Featuring: Helen Anderson, Marissa Deitz, Laura Chase

Three canaries, making music since childhood, reunite with folk tunes, and the three-part harmonies we are known for. We offer sweet songs and friendship.

7:30pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Matthew Lien

Whitehorse, Yukon Featuring: Matthew Lien, Odin Lien

Matthew Lien is a Yukon-based world music artist renowned for blending haunting environmental soundscapes with evocative compositions.

7:45pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Ice Worm Serenaders

Uncle Rotten’s Cellar Featuring: John Hatton, Terry O’Hara, Brian Curtis, Dave Lewicki

Back again from the ice fields of the Chugat Mts with more melodies from our mentors Sam and Ella.

8:00pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Todd Grebe and Cold Country

Anchorage, Alaska Featuring: Todd Grebe, Angela Oudean, Dan Booth, Nathan May, Andy King

Long time Alaskan Song writer Todd Grebe brings his band Cold Country back to AFF with a brand new album.

8:15pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Landbridge Tollbooth

Nome Featuring: Carol Gales, Jim Dory, Laura Davis Collins, Margie McWilliams

Old time and good times all the time from the far north.

8:30pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Caleb Tomlinson

Whitehorse, Yukon

Caleb Tomlinson performs lyrically driven original folk and Americana music rooted in the north and west coast of Canada

8:45pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Hannah Read

Anchorage Featuring: Hannah Read, Peter Hamre, Garren Volper

Hannah Read is an award winning singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Scotland, now based in Anchorage. Joined by Peter Hamre & Garren Volper.

9:00pm, Fri. Apr. 10

The Super Saturated Sugar Strings

Featuring: Cameron Cartland, Kat Moore , Kevin Worrell, Logan Bean, Miriah Phelps

Powerful and upbeat, The Sugar Strings’ eclectic take on modern Americana brims with polished instrumental arrangements and shout-to-the-rafter vocals.

9:15pm, Fri. Apr. 10

The Lottie Doddies

Seattle Featuring: Patrick M'Gonigle, Ethan Lawton , Forrest Marowitz, Hailey Pexton

A Seattle-based group of musicians who got together to eat and play music so much that they decided to become a band.

9:30pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Caitlin Frye

Fairbanks

Caitlin Frye is a singer songwriter from Fairbanks.

9:45pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Lou Nathanson

Anchorage Featuring: Lou Nathanson, Kat Moore, Dan Booth, TBD

Lou's songs (all new for this year) have received a presidential rating of A plus, plus, plus, plus, plus, plus!

10:00pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Jesse Appelman & Friends

Oakland, CA Featuring: Jesse Appelman, Yoseff Tucker, Patrick M'Gonigle

California mandolinist Jesse Appelman (Sam Grisman Project) and friends will pick and sing some good 'uns.

10:15pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Hank Dynasty

Sitka AK Featuring: Hank Moore, Kinkaid Parsons, Cathi Li , Laura Turcott, Leslie Wolf

Lively Sitka group putting out tunes to lift your spirits and shake your booties!

10:30pm, Fri. Apr. 10

Rain, Heavy at Times

Douglas, AK Featuring: Allison Bidlack, Megan Behnke, Rick Bidlack, Maia Wolf

Rain, mostly after 9am. Some good songs by other people. Otherwise partly sunny. Strings, voices, chance of penny whistle. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

12:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Ursa Minor Singers

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: Callie Conerton, Luc Levasseur, Daryl Lagundino, Charlie Springston, Bella McGuckin, Addy Paul, Petra Hatch, Orvel Skaflestad, Devlin Dalman, Henry Akiyama, Carson Perkins - Manly, Nels Lapenter, Anya Kelly, Noelle Shanley, Greta Thompson, Isla Liska, Addi Johnson, Alan Duvall, Winter Merrell, Connor Tapley, Ellis Ward, Dylan Dubois, Cataleya Strom, Wally Seidman

We are first, second, and third graders from Montessori Borealis singing some of our favorite tunes for you! We love singing together with our teacher!

12:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Juneau Sacred Harp

Juneau Featuring: Benjamin Hoffman, Phoebe Koenig, James Crimp, Emma Hooper, Emory Welch, Devin Tatro, Tom Crane

American singing tradition from the nineteenth century. We sing fasola and then sing the words. Usually participatory, but today here's a performance.

12:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Howie & Scotty

Bishop, CA & Homer, AK Featuring: Howie Schwartz, Scotty Meyer

Beloved old time stringband music played as a duet with guitar, fiddle, and a bit of singing.

12:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Wyatt Jerome

Juneau AK by way of AZ Featuring: Wyatt covey

A mix of old western style ballads and Weird Al/John Prine style country music.

1:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Sucker Crush

Oakland, CA Featuring: Marissa Deitz

sun-soaked ballads and midnight breakup songsinstagram @sucker.crush

1:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Big Lightnin'

Scotland Featuring: Russell Wilkins, Saskia Holling

Acoustic Duo. Mostly original material. Some ups, some downs, some pastoral and some rock and some roll

1:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The House Projects

South Douglas Island Featuring: Sophie Lager, Eli Bartsley, Jeff Smith, Jake Quarstad

The House Projects peaked early, opening for Dean Johnson in their debut performance. It’s all downhill from here.

1:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Zero Visibility

Juneau Featuring: Cherie Bowman, Allison Lihou, Amy Carroll, Hali Duran, Cathy Tide, Flordelino Lagundino

Full time professionals making music and magic. Featuring Cathy Tide, Allison Lihou, Hali Duran, Cherie Bowman, Flordelino Lagundino, and Amy Carroll.

2:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Nina Edwards

Juneau

Nina is a local Alaska Native singer songwriter known for her acoustic sets, soft vocals, and understated songwriting.

2:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Aurora Kreiner

Eagle River

Aurora Kreiner (15) started writing songs at the age of 11 and won 3rd best song in the Country Music Hall of Fame 'Journey of a Song' contest.

2:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Julie Mae Pigott

Whidbey Island, WA

Original tunes with renewed sass. And if I get lucky maybe a few friends will join me.

2:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Fu Bao and Friends

Juneau Featuring: Fu Bao Hartle, Clare Pavia, Joe Emerson, Seth Hooper, Joyce Levine, John Hartle

Old-timey fun for all

3:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

John Stey

Lakeville, CT

Singer/Guitarist

3:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Skunk Cabbage Fever

Juneau, AK Featuring: Robert Bowles, Liz Rao, Craig Wilson, Jeffery Trout

An eclectic mix of traditional and alt-country tunes delivered while having maximum fun.

6:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Ken Waldman & Jerry Hagins

Anchorage AK & Austin TX Featuring: Ken Waldman, Jerry Hagins, might bring a guest for one tune

Ken Waldman tours as Alaska's Fiddling Poet. Jerry Hagins not only plays banjo, but puts banjos together (and takes them apart). Fiddle + banjo + surprises

6:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Jig's Up

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: Chris Meade, Carl Schrader, Tony Yorba, Heather Parker

Fresh from the misty mountains along Gastineau Channel, these warm tunes and sweet harmonies will be like a cup of tea and honey on a chilly Juneau morning

7:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Docktones

Juneau Featuring: Bob Shorey, Carleton Shorey, Margaret Shorey, Chris Frary

Shorey family and friends play their favorite folk, country, and blues classics.

7:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Parkstrippers Marching Band

Anchorage Featuring: Fiona Rose, Logan Bean, Brigid Donahue, Jay Mullen, Mike Ottaviano, Garrett Perkins, Kat Moore, Cameron Cartland

The PMB formed on the Delaney Park Strip in Anchorage. Their joyful sounds span from second line to the circus and beyond; let's get this parade started!

7:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Frail Away Ladies

GUS, HNS, FBX, JNU, + Featuring: Ellie Sharman, Katya Kirsch, Katie Henry, Devin Tatro, Emma Hooper, Betsey Jacobs, Erin Tilly, Heidi Kristensen, Nene Wolfe, Rashah McCesney, Joanie Waller, Kira Elliott, SarahJo Menke, Kate Boesser, Laura Skovlin

15 women, 15 banjos, 7 towns, 3 sweet tunes

7:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Will Putman

Two Rivers, Alaska

More original music from somewhere near the edge of the middle of nowhere.

8:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Athabascan Fiddlers

North Central Alaska Featuring:

2026 Honored Guests: A showcase of traditional fiddlers, cultural ambassadors, and unique musical heritage from northern Alaskan communities.

8:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Must Wear Pants

Seattle, Bellingham, JNU Featuring: Michael T Gray, Bob Banghart, Forest Gibson

Must play at AFF

8:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Rosie Rush

Anchorage

Rosie Rush is a singer-songwriter based in Anchorage, Alaska. Following the release of her latest single 'Willa' she is currently working on her debut EP

9:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Strongbacks

Featuring: Tim Borden, Brendan Best, Evan Coombs, Blake Jones, John Lauber

The Strongbacks Shanty Choir is back for our third year bringing the sea to the AKFF stage (not literally)! Traditionals, originals, and too much banter.

9:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Marian Call

Juneau, AK Featuring: Marian Call, Kelsey Riker

Juneau local Marian Call loves to play Folk Fest with friends.

9:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Lina Halimi & Ryan McNally

Whitehorse / Montreal Featuring: Ryan McNally, Lina Halimi

We are a side project of our main group, Hot Biscuit Stringband based in Montreal, QC. Seeped in Old TIme, Bluegrass and Country music. Touring Yukon Now!

9:45pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Yoseff Tucker

Sacramento CA Featuring: Yoseff Tucker, Zach Sharpe, Jesse Appelman, Jack Kinney, Brandon Godman

Original bluegrass music with a traditional lean

10:00pm, Sat. Apr. 11

The Pepperoni Rolls

Juneau (and beyond) Featuring: Kirsa Hughes-Skandijs, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, Ren Scott

Hits from yesterday and today curated in tribute to tomorrow

10:15pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Jonny Shoulderblades

Fairbanks Featuring: jonathan hutchinson, Nelson Crone

Edgy folk with a message. Sometimes pensive. Always a storyteller.

10:30pm, Sat. Apr. 11

Laurie Prax

Valdez, AK Featuring: Laurie Prax, Jared Bowden

A collection of original songs. Look for 'Fat Stacks', 'What Would You Do' and other originals on Spotify and other streaming channels.

12:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Sayiek:Gastineau Strummers

Douglas Alaska Featuring: Travis Croteau, Students

At Sayiek we start each Friday with an all school sing-along. Please join us in some of our favorites!

12:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Chris Thompson & Friends

Anchorage Featuring: Chris Thompson, Rebecca Bingham, Rolfe Buzzell, Harrison Jennings, Don Rudolph

We perform Chris Thompson's songs of love, changing times, and poignant reminders of the frailty of life's journey. All honed by a well-known band.

12:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Lauralee & The Crew

Cordova, Alaska Featuring: Lauralee Honkola, Glen Brookman, Arkadi Futerman

From lonesome love to rowdy pirate. Lauralee has got a song for you. Her original songs will capture your imagination and inspire your soul.

12:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Ovando

Juneau, AK Featuring: Nate Hegyi

I write and perform country and folk songs written about life on the prairies of central Montana, where I used to live.

1:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Captain Greg

Ketchikan Alaska Featuring: Greg Thomas

Shanties and songs from the sea

1:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

The Swedes

Anchorage and Homer Featuring: Nicole Swenson, Bob Swenson, Lena Baughman

Returning to the Folk Fest stage, Bob (Bapa) and Nicole Swenson bring back their family folk harmonies, now joined by Lena Baughman (9)!

1:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Rose & the Song Unsung

Ester, AK Featuring: Rosemary McGuire

Original & traditional folk tunes to lift the heart

1:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Tangled up in Tunes

Juneau Featuring: Vicki Van Fleet, Jim Powell, Tony Yorba, Don Rudolph, Heather Parker

Vicki Van Fleet, Heather Parker, Don Rudolph, Tony Yorba, Jim Powell, & friends- folk/rock 'with the strength strings struck by the sounds before the sun.'.

2:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Michael Laslett

Whidbey Island, WA State

Music with a Purpose: Lifting Songs of Hope, Struggle and Change

2:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Dayna Pirso & Mike T. Kerr

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Featuring: Dayna Pirso, Mike T. Kerr

This Toronto-based duo is steeped in the traditions of folk music, trad jazz & old time. They are touring the Yukon for first time & had to make it to AFF!

2:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Har$ (Harmony)

Juneau Featuring: Harmony Laboca

Singer Songwriter

2:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Paul Sangl

Eagle River, Alaska

Paul writes and sings his original songs about family, travels, life and some Alaskan tunes. Influences are everything from Tom Petty to Hobo Jim.

3:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Juneau Jambusters

Douglas/Juneau Featuring: Hal Girger, Craig Wilson, Reid Tippets, Sherri McDonald

We are the Juneau Jambusters! We meet every Sunday at TK McGuires (1 p.m.- 3 p.m.) to play ukuleles. Come down anytime to jam with us!

3:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Beasley

Seattle Featuring: Joshua Beasley

Beasley is a singer-songwriter who explores the selves we hide and the journeys we take, transforming them into lighthearted self-help folk music.

6:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Vox Borealis

Juneau Featuring: Sara Radke Brown, David Monroe, Jay Query, Richard Moore, Jacob Soboleff, Kristy Kissinger-Totten, Tania Green, Kristina Paulick , Aiko Zaguirre, Aria Moore, Anneka Knotts Morgan, Annie Goodenough, Kayla Dapcevich , Wade Rogers

Vox Borealis is an acappella chamber vocal ensemble in Juneau. We perform a variety of choral works, and as Victorian carolers during the holiday season.

6:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Something Pithy

Juneau Featuring: Guy Unzicker, Stacy Unzicker

Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.

7:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Good Friendlys

Juneau, AK Featuring: Katie Henry, Hiram Henry, Martha DeFreest, Ariel Svetlik, Kelly Henriksen, Mike Janes

Juneau Roots music in the company of good friends and neighbors

7:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Baise-en-Ville

Chicago Featuring: Tom Musick, Holly Stevens, Stephanie Brendle

Bare bones acoustic French-inspired songs.

7:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Catch & Chords

Thatcher, Arizona Featuring: Joe Baxter, Brianna Baxter

Arizona/Alaska Duo Brianna and Joe Baxter's exquisite vocals, harmonies, and original songs in the bluegrass and folk genres speak straight to the heart.

7:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Rogues & Wenches

Anchorage, Alaska Featuring: Hunter Woofter, Elena Gonzales, Devin Frey, Harrison Jennings, Erin Wells, Lucia Tappero

Rogues & Wenches, Anchorage’s Irish pub balladeers blending Irish & Scottish tunes, sea shanty, pirate songs with humor and harmony. A rousing good time!

8:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

The Improbabillies

Louisiana to Alaska Featuring: Grant Dermody, Forrest Gibson, Scotty Meyer

Far-fetched and far-flung friends foment a fusion of folk and country blues favorites. Phew!

8:15pm, Sun. Apr. 12

The Heists

Juneau, Alaska Featuring: Andrew Heist, Erin Heist

Original folk and bluegrass duets to soften even the coldest heart.

8:30pm, Sun. Apr. 12

R.O. Shapiro

Bay Area, CA

R.O. Shapiro is a troubadour, a traveler peddling original tunes of love, loss, and social justice, carefully crafted and soulfully sung.

8:45pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Riley Baugus

Walkertown, NC

Round Peak banjo and Appalachian ballad singing

9:00pm, Sun. Apr. 12

Willi Carlisle

Guest Artist

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Alaska Folk Festival

51st Year — April 6-12, 2026

Main Stage | Centennial Hall, 101 Egan Dr.
Dance Stage | JAHC, 350 Whittier St.
Juneau, Alaska