Past Guest Artists – Anchorage Folk Festival

The Travelin' McCourys '17
The Sweetback Sisters '17
Front Country '16
Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys '16
The California HoneyDrops '15
Cajun Country Revival and the Foghorn String Band '15
Darol Anger with Mr. Sun & Tony Trischka '14
Della Mae '14
Blue Moose and the Unbuttoned Zippers '13
Cahalen Morrison & Eli West '13
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen '12
John Whelan '11
Brother Mule '10
Bearfoot '09
Savoy Family Cajun Band '08
Improbabillies '07
Dulaman '06
Red Stick Ramblers '05
The Sevens '03
Alan Jabbour, Ken Perlman '03
Enterloupe '02
Jody Stecher, Kate Brislin '01
Canote Bros, Ira Bernstein '99
Alan Munde, Joe Carr '97
Mark Grahm, Paul Kotapish '95
Dave Sear, Tania Opland '93

	January 2020
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			1	2 AFF Board AFF Board January 2, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM See more details •	3	4
5	6	7	8	9 Board meeting on Second Thursday Board meeting on Second Thursday January 9, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Contact us for details about attendance. Board meetings are generally held at members' homes. See more details •	10	11
12	13 AFF Board AFF Board January 13, 2020 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM See more details •	14	15 Kick-Off Party Kick-Off Party January 15, 2020 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM 49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage, 717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Wednesday, January 15 \| AFF Kick-off Party 7 - 11 pm • 49th State Brew. Co. (717 W 3rd Ave) • $10 Join us for a party to celebrate the start of the Festival! Food and drink will be available in the restaurant before the event. Music, drinks, & dancing in the theater! Doors open at 6:30 pm; 7 pm - TBD; 8 pm - TBD; 9 pm - The Cold Country Bluegrass Band. Tickets Planning dinner? Make a reservation in the restaurant to eat before the show starts. See more details •	16 Parlor in the Round @AFF Parlor in the Round @AFF January 16, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA Thursday, January 16 \| Parlor In The Round Feat. Jontavious Willis 7 - 10:00 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA - 2533 Providence Dr.) • Free A delightful Parlor in the Round show brought to us by Kevin Worrel featuring our special guest artist Jontavious Willis and local artists Ava Earl and Francesca Erni! Read more about this unique collaboration. Doors open @6 pm See more details •	17 Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 17, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA FRI, JAN 17 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 10 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts followed by Jontavious Willis. Local artists @7, Mr. Willis @8:45 See more details Crossroads Bar Jam Session Crossroads Bar Jam Session January 17, 2020 9:30 PM - January 18, 2020 3:00 AM Crossroads Lounge, 1402 Gambell St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Friday, January 17 \| Late Night Jam @ Crossroads Lounge 9:30 pm - close • Crossroads Lounge (1402 Gambell St.) • Free There will be plenty of room for small circle pickin' throughout the bar and hot dogs if you’re still hungry ... and we're hoping Jontavious will come and jam too!! Last call @2:30 am. Must be 21 or older to attend. See more details • •	18 Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 18, 2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SAT, JAN 18 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 1 - 5 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details Festival Workshops Festival Workshops January 18, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM Professional Studies Building, 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SAT, JAN 18 \| FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 9 am - 5:15 pm • UAA Professional Studies Building • Free A variety of music, dance, and stagecraft workshops with local artists. See schedules for details. See more details Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 18, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SAT, JAN 18 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 10 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details Jack Broadbent in Concert Jack Broadbent in Concert January 18, 2020 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM 49th State Brewing Co - Anchorage, 717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Saturday, January 18 \| Jack Broadbent @49th State 7:30 - 11:30 pm • 49th State Brew. Co. (717 W 3rd Ave) • $15 Come and hear AFF headliner performer Jack Broadbent live at 49th State! Stay to dance with the smooth sounds of Harp Daddy & Daddy's Issue feat. Gary Sloan. Food and drink will be available in the restaurant before the event. Music, drinks, & dancing in the theater! Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open @7; 7:30 pm - Mr. Broadbent; 9:30 pm - Daddy’s Issue feat. Gary Sloan Tickets Planning dinner? Make a reservation in the restaurant to eat before the show starts. See more details • • • •
19 Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 19, 2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SUN, JAN 19 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 1 - 5 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details Festival Workshops Festival Workshops January 19, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Professional Studies Building, 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SUN, JAN 19 \| FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 10 am - 5:15 pm • UAA Professional Studies Building • Free A variety of music, dance, and stagecraft workshops with local and guest artists. See schedules for details. SUN, JAN 19 \| Q&A W/ JACK BROADBENT 1:00 - 2:45 pm • PSB 166 • Free Informal performance and Q&A conversation and demonstration with Slide Guitar Master! See more details Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 19, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SUN, JAN 19 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 10 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts followed by Jack Broadbent. Local artists @7, Mr. Broadbent @8:30 See more details • • •	20 Movie: Bound For Glory Movie: Bound For Glory January 20, 2020 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM Bear Tooth Theatrepub, 1230 W 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA Monday, January 20 \| Bound For Glory 8 - 10:30 pm • Bear Tooth Theatre (1230 W 27th Ave) • $6 BOUND FOR GLORY (1976) The early life of Woody Guthrie as a vagabond folk singer. Tickets See more details •	21 AKIMI Showcase AKIMI Showcase January 21, 2020 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlou, 3300 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503, USA Tuesday, January 21 \| AKIMI Showcase @Charlou 8 - 10 pm • Charlou (3300 Spenard Rd) • $10 Experience an Alaskan music showcase hosted by the Alaska Independent Musicians Initiative while you taste the coastal-inspired cuisine and beverage selection of Charlou and La Bodega. Special guest artists Emily Kurn, the Tanana Rafters, and nrrth. Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open for dinner @6 pm. Tickets Planning dinner? Make a reservation and check out the menu. See more details •	22	23 Contra Dance Contra Dance January 23, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM UAA Student Union, 2921 Spirit Way, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA Thursday, January 23 \| Contra Dance @UAA 7 - 10 pm • Student Union (UAA - 2921 Spirit Way) • $10 Adults / $5 Youth Enjoy contra dancing with special guest band the Pig Runners (featuring Mike Loso, Karen Loso, Meg O’Mullane, Brendan Bonnet, Kari Hendrich, and Jeff Snedgen)! Calling will be provided by the notorious illustrious Brian DeMarcus. No experience is needed, just bring your sense of fun. Come early for instruction. UAA Students dance free courtesy of your Concert Board. Event supported by the Dancing Bears. Tickets See more details Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 23, 2020 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA THURS, JAN 23 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 9 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details • •	24 Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 24, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA FRI, JAN 24 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 10 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts followed by Feufollet. Local artists @7, Feufollet @8:45 See more details •	25 Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 25, 2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SAT, JAN 25 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 1 - 5 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details Festival Workshops Festival Workshops January 25, 2020 9:00 AM - 5:15 PM Professional Studies Building, 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SAT, JAN 25 \| FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 9 am - 5:15 pm • UAA Professional Studies Building • Free A variety of music, dance, and stagecraft workshops with local artists. See schedules for details. SAT, JAN 25\| CAJUN DANCE W/ FEUFOLLET 11:30 - 12:45 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium • Free Learn how to Cajun dance from Lafayette, LA Guest Artists Feufollet! Music from local talent Bayou Glacée. Refine your two-step for the Williwaw Social dance tonight! See more details Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 25, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SAT, JAN 25 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 10 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details Cajun Dance w/ Feufollet Cajun Dance w/ Feufollet January 25, 2020 8:00 PM - January 26, 2020 1:00 AM Williwaw Social, 609 F St, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA Saturday, January 25 \| Feufollet Cajun Dance Party 8 pm - 1 am • Williwaw Social (609 F St) • $20 Come and hear AFF headliner performers Feufollet live at Williwaw! Stay and dance with Big Chimney Barn Dance (featuring Nate Williamson, Danny Consenstein, Scotty Meyer, Jay Marvin, Peter Hamre, and Garren Volper). Must be 21 or older to attend. Doors open at 7 pm; 8 pm - Feufollet; 11 pm - Big Chimney Barn Dance. Tickets Planning dinner? Check out the menu and arrive early to get a table. See more details • • • •
26 Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 26, 2020 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SUN, JAN 26 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 1 - 5 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts rotating every 15 minutes, check the program or website for details See more details Festival Workshops Festival Workshops January 26, 2020 10:00 AM - 5:15 PM Professional Studies Building, 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SUN, JAN 26 \| FESTIVAL WORKSHOPS 10 am - 5:15 pm • UAA Professional Studies Building • Free A variety of music, dance, and stagecraft workshops with local and guest artists. See schedules for details. SUN, JAN 26 \| CAJUN MUSIC Q&A W/ FEUFOLLET 1:00 - 2:45 pm • PSB 166 • Free Informal performance and Q&A conversation and demonstration with Lafayette, LA bred Guest Artists! See more details Wendy Williamson Main Stage Wendy Williamson Main Stage January 26, 2020 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Wendy Williamson Auditorium (WWA), 2533 Providence Dr, Anchorage, AK 99508, USA SUN, JAN 26 \| MAIN STAGE FESTIVAL 7 - 10 pm • Wendy Williamson Auditorium (UAA) • Free Local artist acts followed by Feufollet. Local artists @7, Feufollet @8:30 See more details • • •	27	28	29	30	31

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