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Eclectic Guitarist Willy Porter Always Up For A Challenge

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FAIRBANKS – Willy Porter relishes the challenge of writing songs and playing guitar. Not a bad job if you can get it, yet, you rarely become a winner right way. But Porter doesn’t measure his success against others. Humble and … Continue reading

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Eliza Gilkyson Still Speaking Her Mind

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FAIRBANKS — Singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson is known for her politically directed musical missives. Her words have been flung at blatant capitalism, environmental degradation, politicians and the general populace. But Gilkyson doesn’t consider herself a political songstress. “I’m not a huge … Continue reading

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Bruce Cockburn’s latest a worldly mix of music and lyrical adventure

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“I’m good at catching rainbows/ not so good at catching trout,” is such a classic Bruce Cockburn line that it almost goes unnoticed in the fast-paced opening track from “Small Source of Comfort,” Cockburn’s latest release. “My name was Richard … Continue reading

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Soul-searching sounds of Karen Savoca

While New Yorkers Karen Savoca and Pete Heitzman have performed several times in Fairbanks, it’s safe to say no two shows were the same. That much can be said for their performance 8 p.m. today at the Pioneer Park Theatre. … Continue reading

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No lack of inspiration for Hobo Jim, Alaska’s State Balladeer

Alaska has inspired Hobo Jim musically for decades. Anyone who has been in Alaska for at least a few years knows of Hobo Jim. He’s the official Alaska State Balladeer, as decreed by the Alaska Legislature in 1994, and he … Continue reading

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Solas, Hering Auditorium, Fairbanks Feb. 19, 2011

Somewhere between a yawn and a sneeze might be the best way to describe the Solas concert at Hering Auditorium tonight. While the band certainly had many fine moments — the musical inerplay was top-notch throughout — too many of … Continue reading

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Tim Easton at The Blue Loon, Feb. 17, 2011

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Walking into The Blue Loon and seeing nothing but a drum kit and guitar on stage had me wondering if Tim Easton would be channeling his primal inner blues. No, he didn’t, though in many aspect of his three-plus hour … Continue reading

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