Anchorage Folk Festival

by David McCormick on January 11, 2013

The Anchorage Folk Festival offers FREE entertainment and workshops the weekends of Jan. 18-20 and 25-27. It’s a great way to expose kids to more music. Performing at the festival’s annual kickoff party and fundraiser are the Super Saturated Sugar Strings, featuring three of our teachers here at Hillside Music. Info at www.AnchorageFolkFestival.org

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How to Buy a First Guitar

by David McCormick on December 9, 2012

A frequent question from parents is whether to start children on electric guitars or acoustic guitars. Most kids interested in playing rock will obviously want an electric guitar, but there is a widespread idea that it is somehow better for them to start with a “regular” guitar. I have no idea where this idea started. [...]

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Miriah & Kat – the Super Saturated Sugar Strings

by Lia Zito May 14, 2012

Two of our teachers, Miriah Phelps & Kat Moore, are taking the summer off to promote their band’s new CD. Check out the Super Saturated Sugar Strings (and their new album): Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:00pm Out North CD Release Show – [details] Out North Contemporary Art House – Anchorage, AK Friday, May 18, 2012 [...]

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An Interview with Miranda Bourgeois

by Lia Zito April 14, 2012

How’d you get started playing your instrument? My mom made me start lessons when I was 7. Admittedly it was not a self-motivated desire to start playing the piano but I became hooked instantly. I loved the challenge in reading music, using my brain and moving my fingers. I still can’t shake that desire; precision [...]

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Honor Orchestra

by David McCormick March 4, 2012

Congratulations to our Honor Orchestra students, who performed Thursday at West High Auditorium. I thought you all sounded wonderful!

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Debut CD from Matt Brenna

by David McCormick December 11, 2011

It started with a $4 microphone, the beginning of what was to become a new digital recording studio. Two years later, teacher Matt Brenna and his band have finished their first CD. It’s self-titled, Big Fat Buddha, and includes 12 songs written by Matt. It’s available on iTunes, or at bigfatbuddhaband.com Congratulations Matt!

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Starbucks to Host Irish Music & Dance

by David McCormick May 13, 2011

The Tuesday night Irish session and dance held for many years at Snow City and the Middle Way has found a new home. It will reconvene beginning May 17 at the Starbucks on Dimond at Old Seward. This is a very family-friendly event that begins every Tuesday at 7 and offers a great way to [...]

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Irish Music at McGinley’s

by David McCormick May 1, 2011

The Irish Club of Alaska and McGinley’s Pub are putting on another afternoon of free, family-friendly Irish music and dance on Sunday May 8 from 4-7 p.m. Bring mom downtown and join the fun. Special musical guest is Rose Conway Flanagan from New York, a great fiddle player.

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6th Annual Bluegrass Jamboree

by David McCormick April 25, 2011

Three local bluegrass bands will be performing Friday evening, April 29th at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 2111 Muldoon Road. Music on stage runs from 7:00 to 9:30, featuring Bootleg Brown, Diamond Willow and Slapdash. Afterward is an open jam session, so bring your instrument(s). Admission is free, and food and beverages will be available for [...]

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Free Irish music and dance event

by David McCormick April 6, 2011

The Irish Club of Alaska and McGinley’s Pub have organized a monthly Irish music session and dance that’s aimed at families with children. The next one will be Sunday, April 17, from 4-7 p.m. at McGinley’s. Tim Feller will be calling the dances and some of our former students will be in the band.

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