Welcome back to the second installment of Music Monday, on Far North Light.
Twice a year, in summer and winter, The Fairbanks Folk Festival offers a chance for some of the many Interior Alaska bands a place to conjoin and perform. February 9th, at Pioneer Park’s Civic Center, over 30 acts took turns filling 15- and 20-minute sets. Performances ran the gamut from solo singer-songwriters and a comedian to picking sessions with dozens of stringed instruments.
I was there finalizing recordings for my internship at KUAC, which allowed me some time to photograph as well.
Check out “The Best of the Fest” podcast on KUAC’s website, where you will also see a slideshow with more pictures that I took. I recommend the recordings that start with Ester Jelly Jam and New Cut Road.
Bruno Grunau, of the band Ice Jam, plays mandolin with his 6-week-old daughter Annabelle.
Warming up in the green room at Fairbanks Winter Folk Festival.
A very full stage.
Emcee Lori Neufeld chats with members of Zingaro before they take the stage.
Ukulele Russ: One man, one ukulele, lots of hair.
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