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2026 Concert Schedule

Performers:
  • If you have to cancel, please tell us as soon as you can so that we can place someone from the standby list.
  • If you are a performer with a name, description or band member change, please email us your change request.
  • If we goofed and scheduled you for a time you said you couldn't perform, let us know and we'll do our best to fix it.

email contact: schedule@AkFolkFest.org.

I understand AFF has about 85 acts on the standby list,
and couldn't possibly fit everyone in, but, but, but ...

Concerts: (Last Update: Apr 10, 11:54am)
(Last Update: Apr 10, 11:54am)


Monday Evening, April 6 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmJuneau Community Chorus • Juneau
Jacque Farnsworth, Alan Davis, Andrea Peterson, Anita Evans, Stephanie Kohlase, Katherine Andrews, Susan Lummis, Jenny Smith, Mckenzie N. Galaktionoff, Naomi Hartmann, Chrisrine Van Sickle, Bobbi Mitchell, John Heritscko, Natalie Wong, Sean Jones, Leora Houtary, Rebekah Benner
We are members of the Juneau Community who love to sing.
6:45pmHannah & Friends • Juneau, AK
Hannah Bailey, Ian Novak, Maggie Lenhart
Bringing my favorite trail jams to the stage.
7:00pmShanks Mare • Juneau
Greg Higdon, Matilda Higdon, Ben Higdon
“The same song on a different day was a different song.” -Bobby Weir
7:15pmThe Final Hoedown • Juneau
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.
7:30pmTaylor Kimbo • Cordova
Taylor James Kimbarow
Taylor is a banjo player and songwriter from Cordova, Alaska who has worked in commercial fishing and underground mining.
7:45pmMaddie and Daddy • Juneau
Madeline Tingey, Brent Tingey
Daddy/Daughter duo performing some James Taylor classics.
8:00pmSteady Going • Juneau, Alaska Baby
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’!
8:15pmCraig Millard • Juneau, AK
Playing Folk hits from Bob Dylan, Stan Rogers, Ben Caplan, and an original song specifically for Folk Fest 2026!
8:30pmGrand Ol’ Ospreys • Talkeetna, AK
Benjamin Laggis, Joshua Lee, Maia Mossanen, Aiden Powell
Four piece bluegrass band singing about trains, mines, and lost love.
8:45pmAnother Escape from Brooklyn • Juneau
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.
9:00pmAlex Cruver • Anchorage
American Piano Music
9:15pmThree Amigos •
Russell Sandstrom, John Ingalls, John Lager
Three musicians playing songs that have inspired the masses.
9:30pmJess Meuse • Juneau
Southern rock, Singer/Songwriter. Sounds like: if Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin had a baby.
9:45pmDown From Lazy Mountain • Palmer, Alaska
Mike Hansen, Betty Hansen
Married couple who enjoy country, folk and Americana music. Mike plays the guitar and Betty, the mandolin and electric washboard.
10:00pmMark Heard • Auke Bay
Bluesy folk rock acoustic guitar tunes from Auke Nu

Emcee: Grace Elliott and Irene Muller
Stage Manager: Andrew Heist



Tuesday Evening, April 7 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmUrsa Major • Juneau
Abigail Dolan, Eleanor Peterson, Evelyn McVey Thomas, Joya McClain, Maelee Lawrence, Shaylynn Tupou, Bianca Diaz, Geo Gabriel Abad, Rosemarie Becker, Amelia Farrell, Jinx Fortier, Josef Becker, Katie Rosson, Sachiko Marks, Traeus Mateo, Bea Danielle Abad, Kiley Weitzel, Rowan Hightower, Saana Amundson, Sophia Yadao
Youth string ensemble performing movie, pop, and folk tunes. Directed by Guo Hua Xia.
6:45pmCold Distance, Carl Rees • Juneau
Carl D Reese
Original songs and (hopefully) unique music. Carl Reese with help.
7:00pmAllison Waid and Friends • Musical Theatre
Allison Waid, Kelsey Riker, Grace Lee
Women singing Musical Theatre!
7:15pmPickle? • Juneau, Alaska
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.
7:30pmNelson Family Band • Juneau
Tyler Breen, Gene Nelson, Courtney Nelson, Che Plang
Relatives and friend join in for set of songs of the times.
7:45pmJohn Palmes • Juneau, Alaska
John Palmes, TBA, TBA, TBA
Juneau Folk Musician, my annual report. Come sing!
8:00pmThe Soggy Joggers • Juneau
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.
8:15pmDan 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.
8:30pmShoreline Band • Juneau
Joe Emerson, Ben Higdon, John Hartle, Chris Frary, Stew Roland, Keith Heller
Classic folk Rock favorites from the 70’s
8:45pmConnor Berry • Juneau
Songs before bedtime.
9:00pmIrene Muller • Southwest Washington
New tunes from the same old girl with a guitar.
9:15pmSunny Porch • Juneau
Melanie Brown, Marcus Beckmann, Jacob Soboleff
Melanie Brown and Marcus Beckmann of Sunny Porch will be joined by Jake Soboleff to play some favorites.
9:30pmCarey Seward & the Sizz • Fairbanks, AK
Carey Seward, Amanda Bent, Kendra Calhoun, Maggie Riley
Original indie folk rock from Fairbanks bringing humor, style and an accordion!
9:45pmThe Alaskan Traveler • Juneau
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.
10:00pmMake Way For Ducklings • Juneau
Elizabeth Ekins, Wendy Byrnes
Two Juneau girls singing songs.

Emcee: Taylor Dallas Vidic
Stage Manager: Ryan O'Shaughnessy



Wednesday Evening, April 8 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmJAMM String Band • Juneau
Students from Sít' Eetí Shaanáx Glacier Valley and Auke Bay Elementary Schools’ JAMM programs are excited to play together and sing three songs!
6:45pmCanis Major Constellations • Juneau
Cory Crossett, Amelie Roberts, Aamie Jagodendsky, Aurora Apango, Hazel Wilburn, Thisbe Hofman, Vance Murray, Nora Johnson, Adeline Buchmiller, Arthur Barr
Poignant songs we like to sing in our public Montessori classroom accompanied by our teacher on the guitar.
7:00pmMudflat Footers • Juneau
Annie Bartholomew, Dylan Proudfoot, Carter Bancroft
Banjo, fiddle & feet
7:15pmMiguElvis and the 51 Specials • JNU, FBKS, ANCH
Miguel Rohrbacher, Erik Chadwell, Christopher Behnke, Sergei Morosan, Danny Consenstein, featuring Carter Bancroft
Mister Deejay won't you please play a real country song. Traditional bangerz, an original, and a song from the vault.
7:30pmThe Lefty Junior Trio • Earth
Sean Tracy, Jeremy Kane, George Gianakopoulos
Folk Trio, 3 pals, three songs
7:45pmWendy Byrnes • Juneau
A lifetime Juneau girl singing and playing some tunes.
8:00pmDeep Thicket Dwellers • Oakland
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!
8:15pmTaylor Dallas Vidic • Juneau
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.
8:30pmAlbert McDonnell • Portland
Songs of joy and sorrow, a tribute to Buddy Tabor
8:45pmBrad Wallace • Milwaukee WI
20+ years of loud rock with Busted Mullet leads to a first-ever solo set: acoustic covers with an unapologetic ’80s mindset.
9:00pmKeep the Pool Open • Haines
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.
9:15pmFySH Houck • Juneau
Salim Houck
FySH returns to the stage for his first solo Folk Fest set in 15 years with originals and covers that bring him hope. He’s excited to share them with you!
9:30pmThe Empty Oil Barrel Band • Douglas, Alaska
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!
9:45pmKid Burfl • Thrillsboro, Oregon
Kid Burfl, Kid Burfl, Kid Burfl
Unruly hair (what’s left), plays well wif others (to a point), patchouli, someone’s reading this over your shoulder. Wait, wait; ok look now!
10:00pmAlex 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!

Emcee: Jeff Smith
Stage Manager: Kiel Rennick



Thursday Evening, April 9 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmHoly Cricket! • Juneau
Ella Kelly, Kairo Labatos, Kaylee Brown, Hayden Kado, Ruby Kresge, Robert Calivo, Lucas Parker, Hailey Gerdts, Alli Frazier
Musical friends from University of Alaska Southeast. Brought together by forced proximity on the smallest campus ever. we love each other. and the music.
6:45pmDennis and Dona Townsend • Tacoma, WA
Dennis Townsend, Dona Townsend
A few tunes to celebrate!
7:00pmHarmiddler Brothers • LA-ID-AK
Grant Dermody, Bob-o Bell, Bob Banghart
Voices in mirror are closer than they appear.
7:15pmThe Dorset • Juneau, AK
Flordelino Lagundino, Jennifer Lagundino, Daryl Lagundino
A family singing folk-rock.
7:30pmScott Gates and The Senators • Oakland, California
Scott Gates, Yoseff Tucker, Jack Kinney, Zach Sharpe
Forged from years of picking at west coast festivals, this group aggressively explores the California bluegrass sound.
7:45pmJosh Fortenbery • Juneau
Local purveyor of neurotic folks songs and existential country.
8:00pmWilli Carlisle • Kansas City, MO
Willi Carlisle, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, Beth Chrisman
Guest Artist
8:45pmCaleb & Reeb and the Cali Cutups • Orcas Island, WA
Reeb Willms, Caleb Klauder, Brandon Godman, Zach Sharpe, Jack Kinney
Songs of love, story songs, soulful country, mandolin & guitar.
9:00pmDirtbag •
Bo
One man band
9:15pmTramwreck • Gustavus/Douglas/Juneau
Tania Lewis, Jamie Marks, Dave Kovach, TJ Lazar, Sergei Morosan, Colin Osterhaut
Unbridled, undammed and unapologetic feral beach grass with a flavorful folky flair.
9:30pmDream Team • Seattle, WA
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.
9:45pmJoe Thrift • Elkin, North Carolina
Fiddler of the AFF Guest Dance Band The Red Hots!
10:00pmGalvanizing Some Hope • ANC and JNU
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!
10:15pmNatalie & Patrick • Juneau
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.
10:30pmJZAAM • Fairbanks, Alaska
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.

Emcee: Erin Heist
Stage Manager: Anne Fuller



Friday Evening, April 10 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmQUEENS • Juneau
Andria Budbill, Wendy Byrnes, Margeaux Ljungberg, Cate Ross, Allison Waid, Elizabeth Ekins, Marian Call, Ella Kelly, Kelsey Riker, Taylor Vidic, Skiba Wuoti, Bekah Badilla
Juneau-based group of women singing (mostly) a cappella
6:45pmSea of Heartbreak • Pacific Northwest-ish
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!
7:00pmThe Honey Badgers • Juneau
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!
7:15pmTrillium • West Coast
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.
7:30pmMichael Truax • Juneau
Michael R. Truax
Juneau’s okayest guitarist for 48 years
7:45pmIce Worm Serenaders • Uncle Rotten’s Cellar
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.
8:00pmTodd Grebe and Cold Country • Anchorage, Alaska
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.
8:15pmLandbridge Tollbooth • Nome
Carol Gales, Jim Dory, Laura Davis Collins, Margie McWilliams
Old time and good times all the time from the far north.
8:30pmCaleb Tomlinson • Whitehorse, Yukon
Caleb Tomlinson performs lyrically driven original folk and Americana music rooted in the north and west coast of Canada
8:45pmHannah Read • Anchorage
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.
9:00pmThe Super Saturated Sugar Strings •
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.
9:15pmThe Lottie Doddies • Seattle
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.
9:30pmCaitlin Frye • Fairbanks
Caitlin Frye is a singer songwriter from Fairbanks.
9:45pmLou Nathanson • Anchorage
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!
10:00pmJesse Appelman & Friends • Oakland, CA
Jesse Appelman, Yoseff Tucker, Patrick M'Gonigle
California mandolinist Jesse Appelman (Sam Grisman Project) and friends will pick and sing some good 'uns.
10:15pmHank Dynasty • Sitka, AK
Hank Moore, Kincaid Parsons, Cathy Li, Laura Turcott, Leslie Wolf
Lively Sitka group putting out tunes to lift your spirits and shake your booties!
10:30pmMichael 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.

Emcee: Mark Ridgway
Stage Manager: Susan Phillips



Saturday Afternoon, April 11 • Centennial Hall
12:00pmUrsa Minor Singers • Juneau, Alaska
Callie Conerton, Noelle Shanley, Greta Thompson, Isla Liska, Addi Johnson, Alan Duvall, Winter Merrell, Connor Tapley, Ellis Ward, Dylan Dubois, Cataleya Strom, Anya Kelly, Nels Lapenter, Luc Levasseur, Daryl Lagundino, Charlie Springston, Bella McGuckin, Addy Paul, Petra Hatch, Orvel Skaflestad, Devlin Dalman, Henry Akiyama, Carson Perkins-Manly, Wally Seidman, Liam Pope, Jakob Sudduth, Declan Wilson, Sawyer Conklin
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!
12:15pmJuneau Sacred Harp • Juneau
Benjamin Hoffman, Phoebe Koenig, James Crimp, Emma Hooper, Emory Welch, Devin Tatro, Tom Crane, Luann Weyhrauch
American singing tradition from the nineteenth century. We sing fasola and then sing the words. Usually participatory, but today here's a performance.
12:30pmHowie & Scotty • Bishop, CA & Homer, AK
Howie Schwartz, Scotty Meyer
Beloved old time stringband music played as a duet with guitar, fiddle, and a bit of singing.
12:45pmWyatt Jerome • Juneau AK by way of AZ
Wyatt covey
A mix of old western style ballads and Weird Al/John Prine style country music.
1:00pmSucker Crush • Oakland, CA
Marissa Deitz
sun-soaked ballads and midnight breakup songsinstagram @sucker.crush
1:15pmBig Lightnin' • Scotland
Russell Wilkins, Saskia Holling
Acoustic Duo. Mostly original material. Some ups, some downs, some pastoral and some rock and some roll
1:30pmThe House Projects • South Douglas Island
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.
1:45pmFiona and the Bean • Anchorage, AK
Fiona Rose, Logan Bean, Baby Callan
Whimsical music written for the folks!
2:00pmNina Edwards • Juneau
Nina is a local Alaska Native singer songwriter known for her acoustic sets, soft vocals, and understated songwriting.
2:15pmAurora 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.
2:30pmJulie Mae Pigott • Whidbey Island, WA
Original tunes with renewed sass. And if I get lucky maybe a few friends will join me.
2:45pmFu Bao and Friends • Juneau
Fu Bao Hartle, Clare Pavia, Joe Emerson, Seth Hooper, Joyce Levine, John Hartle
Old-timey fun for all
3:00pmJohn Stey • Lakeville, CT
Singer/Guitarist
3:15pmSkunk Cabbage Fever • Juneau, AK
Robert Bowles, Liz Rao, Craig Wilson, Jeffery Trout
An eclectic mix of traditional and alt-country tunes delivered while having maximum fun.

Emcee: Margeaux Ljungberg
Stage Manager: Norm Cohen



Saturday Evening, April 11 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmKen Waldman & Jerry Hagins • Anchorage AK & Austin TX
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
6:45pmThe Jig's Up • Juneau, Alaska
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
7:00pmDocktones • Juneau
Bob Shorey, Carleton Shorey, Margaret Shorey, Chris Frary
Shorey family and friends play their favorite folk, country, and blues classics.
7:15pmThe Parkstrippers Marching Band • Anchorage
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!
7:30pmFrail Away Ladies • GUS, HNS, FBX, JNU, +
Ellie Sharman, Kate Boesser, SarahJo Menke, Kira Elliott, Joanie Waller, Rashah McChesney, Nene Wolfe, Heidi Kristensen, Erin Tilly, Betsey Jacobs, Emma Hooper, Devin Tatro, Katie Henry, Katya Kirsch, Laura Skovlin, Hailey Burley
16 women, 16 banjos, 7 towns, 3 sweet tunes
7:45pmWill Putman • Two Rivers, Alaska
More original music from somewhere near the edge of the middle of nowhere.
8:00pmKennedy Jo & Friends • Juneau
Kennedy Kruchoski, Dan Kirkwood, Sam Roberts
Songs for a rainy day
8:15pmMarian Call • Juneau, AK
Marian Call, Kelsey Riker
Juneau local Marian Call loves to play Folk Fest with friends.
8:30pmMust Wear Pants • Seattle, Bellingham, JNU
Michael T Gray, Bob Banghart, Forest Gibson
Must play at AFF
8:45pmRosie 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
9:00pmThe Strongbacks •
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.
9:15pmErin Morel and Raven Swing • New Mexico
Erin morel, Raven swing
We’ll be playing original material written by Erin Morel accompanied by Raven swing on drums :) soulful, lyrically oriented music! Folk/pop/jazz inspired
9:30pmLina Halimi & Ryan McNally • Whitehorse / Montreal
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!
9:45pmjason overby • Sutton
From Palmer Alaska, A unique blend of flat picking and finger picking guitar. traditional roots and an original collaboration of songwriting.
10:00pmThe Pepperoni Rolls • Juneau (and beyond)
Kirsa Hughes-Skandijs, Alicia Hughes-Skandijs, Ren Scott
Hits from yesterday and today curated in tribute to tomorrow
10:15pmJonny Shoulderblades • Fairbanks
jonathan hutchinson, Nelson Crone
Edgy folk with a message. Sometimes pensive. Always a storyteller.
10:30pmLaurie Prax • Valdez, AK
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.

Emcee: Kelsey Riker
Stage Manager: Koren Bosworth



Sunday Afternoon, April 12 • Centennial Hall
12:00pmSayiek:Gastineau Strummers • Douglas Alaska
Travis Croteau, Students
At Sayiek we start each Friday with an all school sing-along. Please join us in some of our favorites!
12:15pmMichele Morgan • Douglas
Singer songwriter old person
12:30pmAlex Winant • Juneau
Covers of popular rock and folk songs.
12:45pmOvando • Juneau, AK
Nate Hegyi
I write and perform country and folk songs written about life on the prairies of central Montana, where I used to live.
1:00pmCaptain Greg • Ketchikan Alaska
Greg Thomas
Shanties and songs from the sea
1:15pmThe Swedes • Anchorage and Homer
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)!
1:30pmRose & the Song Unsung • Ester, AK
Rosemary McGuire
Original & traditional folk tunes to lift the heart
1:45pmTangled up in Tunes • Juneau
Vicki Van Fleet, Jim Powell, Tony Yorba, Don Rudolph, Heather Parker
Folk/rock with the strength of strings struck by the sounds before the sun.
2:00pmMichael Laslett • Whidbey Island, WA State
Music with a Purpose: Lifting Songs of Hope, Struggle and Change
2:15pmCode Red • Alaska/Arizona/USA
Dennis Hoffman, Mark Knight
A 2026 ‘Code Red’ performance includes blended folk, country, and pop influenced songs with harmonized poetic lyrics from two troubadour singer-songwriters
2:30pmHar$ (Harmony) • Juneau
Harmony Laboca
Singer Songwriter
2:45pmPaul 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.
3:00pmJuneau Jambusters • Douglas/Juneau
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!
3:15pmBeasley • Seattle
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.

Emcee: Conor Lendrum
Stage Manager: Kirsa Hughes-Skandijs



Sunday Evening, April 12 • Centennial Hall
6:30pmVox Borealis • Juneau
Sara Radke Brown, Kayla Dapcevich, Annie Goodenough, Anneka Knotts Morgan, Aria Moore, Aiko Zaguirre, Kristina Paulick, Tania Green, Kristy Kissinger-Totten, Jacob Soboleff, Richard Moore, Jay Query, David Monroe, 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.
6:45pmSomething Pithy • Juneau
Guy Unzicker, Stacy Unzicker
Been a long, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely, lonely time.
7:00pmGood Friendlys • Juneau, AK
Katie Henry, Hiram Henry, Martha DeFreest, Ariel Svetlik, Kelly Henriksen, Mike Janes
Juneau Roots music in the company of good friends and neighbors
7:15pmBaise-en-Ville • Chicago
Tom Musick, Holly Stevens, Stephanie Brendle
Bare bones acoustic French-inspired songs.
7:30pmCatch & Chords • Thatcher, Arizona
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.
7:45pmQuinton Woolman-Morgan • Juneau
I will be playing original tunes written this year.
8:00pmThe Improbabillies • Louisiana to Alaska
Grant Dermody, Forrest Gibson, Scotty Meyer
Far-fetched and far-flung friends foment a fusion of folk and country blues favorites. Phew!
8:15pmThe Heists • Juneau, Alaska
Andrew Heist, Erin Heist
Original folk and bluegrass duets to soften even the coldest heart.
8:30pmR.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.
8:45pmRiley Baugus • Walkertown, NC
Round Peak banjo and Appalachian ballad singing
9:00pmWilli Carlisle • Kansas City, MO
Willi Carlisle, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, Beth Chrisman
Guest Artist

Emcee: Ed Schoenfeld
Stage Manager: Emily Kane