Fairbanks Folk Fest

Concerts & Jams

The 6th Fairbanks Bluegrass Camp for Kids (June 22nd - 25th) and Bearfoot concert in Fairbanks (TBA)

Fairbanks Bluegrass Camp for Kids is 4-day camps for children and young adults that teach traditional bluegrass instruments and vocal techniques. Kids can choose to take fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass, mandolin and/or vocal sessions. Instructors cater to all ability levels. Cost is $200 and pre-registration is required -- Application Form. Contact camp coordinator Pete Bowers at pbowers@alaska.net.

Don't miss a concert performance by the band Bearfoot. This young Alaskan progressive bluegrass band has been making heads turn all across the U.S. It sounds as good as it looks. Contact Pete Bowers at pbowers@alaska.net for more information.

Acoustic Adventures presents the following Concerts.

The Subdudes ...
8pm, Friday, May 22nd, Pioneer Park Theater, $37
The New Orleans-formed group is a living encapsulation of American music, a vibrant cauldron of sounds that stirs together meaty grooves and jazzy dynamics, souful R&B swagger, easy vocal harmonies, cheeky rock 'n' roll attitude and folky social consciousness -- not to mention some of the sharpest musicianship and ensemble playing you'll ever hear from any five musicians. It's tight enough to be loose, but never gratuitously sloppy."

Tickets available at Grassroots Guitar, by phone (488-0556), or online at www.acousticadventures.com/acts.html

Pioneer Pickers, Every Tuesday at Pioneer Park Civic Center from 6:30-9:00 p.m. Sing a song or bring your instrument and play along. Email www.pioneerpickers.com
Jam with Ice Jam, every Wednesday night at the College Coffeehouse from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Old timey, traditional, bluegrass, celtic and more. Email skipn@mosquitonet.com
Community Celtic Jam , every Thursday night at the Pioneer Park Civic Center, starting at 7:30pm. Email jeano@celticandmore.com
Open MIC at the UAF Pub Woodcenter, every Wednesday night from 8:00-11:00 p.m (closed during the summer). Any song, poem, juggle, tune, or instrumental.