Happening this weekend: A ‘bombastic’ tribute to arena rock, and a local music festival at Arctic Valley
Also, have you ever done The Moose Loop? This Saturday you can bike it with a friendly crew.
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ZZ Top’s bearded bassist, Dusty Hill, has died at age 72
Guitarist Billy Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard said in a Facebook post that Hill died in his sleep at home.
Summer music festivals have returned - just in time for the latest coronavirus surge
New coronavirus cases have jumped more than 57% in the last week, fueling concerns music festivals could become super spreader events.
Six female artists from Alaska to add to your summer playlist
Ava Earl, Nichole-Lee, Bethlehem Shalom, Erin Heist, Kodi Hannah and Liz Snyder are all releasing new music this summer.
Happenings through the weekend: Concerts galore, including Lupe Fiasco and Dillon Francis
If you can’t make it to the big-name performances, free concerts are happening around Anchorage, too.
Why is K-pop so popular?
The genre’s catchy songs, savvy use of social media and dedicated fans are a formula for global success.
Biz Markie, known for classic rap song ‘Just a Friend,’ dies at 57
Markie, who birth name was Marcel Theo Hall, became known within the rap genre realm as the self-proclaimed “Clown Prince of Hip-Hop” for lighthearted lyrics and a humorous nature.
Foo Fighters coming to Anchorage and Fairbanks in August
Tickets to the Anchorage shows on Aug. 17 and 19 sold out in a few hours. The alt-rock group will also play the Carlson Center in Fairbanks Aug. 21.
Salmonfest announces 2021 concert lineup: Sarah Jarosz and Greensky Bluegrass will headline
The festival will return Aug. 6-8 to the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.
Portugal. The Man set for second show at Alaska State Fair
Fair officials said they added an Aug. 20 show for the band with Wasilla roots due to high demand for tickets.
Here are the big Fourth of July celebrations this weekend in Southcentral Alaska
From the Glacier View car launch to a boat parade and fireworks in Seward, there’s plenty happening to celebrate this Independence Day.
Britney Spears asks judge to free her from conservatorship: ‘I want my life back’
Spears called the conservatorship — which has controlled her life and money since 2008 — “abusive,” and condemned her father and the others who have been in charge of it.
‘It makes my heart happy’: Downtown Anchorage outdoor concert series kicks off under sunny skies
Anchorage Summer Arts in the Park, featuring local performing artists, will continue on weekends through July.
Portugal. The Man set to perform at 2021 Alaska State Fair
Anchorage artist Quinn Christopherson will open for the Alaska-rooted band in the August concert.
Drake, Pink, The Weeknd win big at Billboard Music Awards
The Weeknd was on hand to accept the most wins of the night — 10. He walked into the show with 16 nominations, winning honors like top artist, top male artist, top Hot 100 song for “Blinding Lights” and top R&B album for “After Hours.”
Tsimshian singer shares “good energy” on Anchorage streets
Johon Atkinson, visiting from Metlakatla, plans to sing downtown each day while he’s in Anchorage.
Teen rockers fire back at anti-Asian comments with a viral punk anthem: ‘Racist, Sexist Boy’
The Linda Lindas had the internet fist-pumping and headbanging along to a song from their recent performance at the Los Angeles Public Library.
Eurovision Song Contest is back, ready to defy the pandemic
After last year’s Eurovision Song Contest was canceled amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, it is roaring back to life this year with coronavirus bubbles added to its heady mix of music and melodrama.
Everyone wants Garth Brooks on their side. He just wants everyone to get along.
Brooks, the country music icon who redefined the genre in the 1990s, will receive a Kennedy Center Honor for his impact on the culture.
Rhinestones" will focus on country music legend George Jones. MUST CREDIT: Photo for The Washington Post by William DeShazer" /> Tyler Mahan Coe created the ‘War and Peace’ of country music podcasts
“Cocaine & Rhinestones” is finally launching its second season, with a host who’s as unconventional as ever.