AK Quarantunes: Paul Sangl performs ‘Ain’t it Funny’
The Eagle River resident plays in a trio called Free Gratis.
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AK Quarantunes: Matt Hopper with Tate Peterson, ‘I am John Wayne’
The songwriter, who grew up in Wasilla, has been quarantining in New Mexico the last two months.
AK Quarantunes: Andy Miller performs ‘There are Many Reasons I Love Her’
Andy Miller’s songs capture the small town feel of Alaska with their honest lyrics. He wrote this song while hunkered down in Juneau.
AK Quarantunes: Sean Perkins performs ‘QuaranTrune for You Second Half’
Using the quarantine to fuel his musical growth, Perkins composes new beats every day.
AK Quarantunes: Al Koenig and Steve Hinds perform ‘Planxty Fanny Power’
The duo played this Renaissance folk song via their televisions to make sure they were practicing social distancing.
AK Quarantunes: auseklis performs ‘amethyst’
The artist based in Anchorage produced this ethereal song about early spring.
AK Quarantunes: Willem Of Midnight performs ‘Mars’
Harrison Sturm, the voice behind Willem Of Midnight, released this original tune in May: a slow, acoustic song about escaping away to the red planet.
AK Quarantunes: MJ Riemann performs ‘His Kind’
This original song is about an acquaintance of Mary Jane Riemann’s, and how the world needs more men like him.
AK Quarantunes: Adam Bartlett performs ‘Out Of Nowhere’
A lively swing guitar soloist, Adam Bartlett has spent his time social distancing making YouTube videos of his music.
AK Quarantunes: Johnny B. performs ‘Place Called Home’
Based in Homer, Jonny B. spent his social distancing days thinking about the concept of home.
AK Quarantunes: Natalie & Tim Tucker perform ‘Home Away Now’
The husband-wife duo has been performing together for eight years and wrote this original tune during the statewide shelter-in-place.
AK Quarantunes: Ben Balivet performs ‘Quarantine Blues’
The rockin’ song about life before and during quarantine layers the sounds of guitar, bongos and a cajon.
AK Quarantunes: Folk Medicine performs ‘Don’t Hide Your Way of Love’
The group of dads, neighbors and friends worked through social distancing to produce an original song inspired by the creativity of the community during COVID-19.
AK Quarantunes: Johnathan Bower performs ‘John Prine’
Bower pays tribute to musical legend John Prine with an acoustic rendition of an original song.
AK Quarantunes: Pikal performs ‘Mercury’
The local five-member pop rock band recorded this original song while social distancing to create “a masterpiece of isolation rock.”
AK Quarantunes: Arthur Welsh performs ‘summerstart (backyeard)’
The South High grad is currently attending Oberlin College as a Jazz Piano and Mathematics double major.
AK Quarantunes: Anchorage Symphony Orchestra performs ‘Alaska’s Flag’
Playing the state’s song was obvious for the symphony’s virtual performance.
Salmonfest music festival canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Organizers say a smaller-scale event could be possible if conditions improve.
Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
Born Richard Penniman, Little Richard was one of rock ‘n’ roll’s founding fathers who helped shatter the color line on the music charts, joining Chuck Berry and Fats Domino in bringing what was once called “race music” into the mainstream.
Anchorage Folk Festival, Spenard Jazz Fest go virtual
Anchorage Folk Festival, Alaska Folk Festival and Spenard Jazz Fest will feature nearly 75 acts from both Alaska and the Lower 48, all performng online.