Alaska Ocean Festival - Bands
Featured Bands at Alaska's biggest ocean event of the summer.
Headliner: Son Volt
Son Volt - 7:30 pm
Genre defying Son Volt has been referred to as Americana, folk-rock, and alt- country. The group formed in 1993 from the ashes of seminal alternative-country band Uncle Tupelo. When Uncle Tupelo broke up, singer-songwriter Jay Farrar formed Son Volt while fellow bandmate Jeff Tweedy formed Wilco. Son Volt's 1995 debut CD, Trace is still considered one of the most indispensable folk-rock albums. Critics are calling their new album Son Volt's best CD since their debut ten years ago.
Don’t miss their First Tap show at the Moose’s Tooth on Thursday, June 5th.
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Local Action:
Hobo Jim - 2:00 pm
Hobo Jim is an Alaskan legend. After many years of working in Alaska as a commercial fisherman, logger, as well as cowboy, Hobo took to writing songs about his occupations and wilderness lifestyle. Hobo has gathered a multitude of fans across the state of Alaska and among its visitors. In 1994, the state legislature and governor of Alaska named Hobo Jim “Alaska’s state balladeer.”
Sweating Honey - 6:00 pm
Rabbit Creek Ramblers - 12:15 pm
The Rabbit Creek Ramblers are a group of 8 friends who enjoy getting together and playing a wide variety of musical styles and tunes. Besides playing their original songs, the Ramblers also enjoy covering such prolific artists as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, G Love & Special Sauce Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Ben Harper, Sublime, The Black Crowes, and Todd Snider. The Ramblers also enjoy collaborating with as many other artists as possible.
Oceans Mike - 3:30 pm
The Alaska Ocean Festival is a day dedicated to celebrating our unique Alaskan ocean connections. To that end, we are inviting several local artists to bring their favorite ocean songs to the AK Cruise Stage. Whether they’re crooning about “the one that got away” or covering a favorite Jimmy Buffet tune, this opening set is sure to get you in the spirit of the event.
