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H3 has been a musical force in Alaska for most of

H3 has been a musical force in Alaska for most of the 21st century. For years we've been trying to coax them to Salmonfest and it has finally come to be. @h3reggae

The founding members are from Hawaii and the band is named after the Hawaiian highway 'H3' on Oahu as well as for their melodious 3 part harmonies. Their music is primarily composed of Island reggae but also integrates pop, rock and country.

The only consistency to their countless shows and their music over the last two decades is the response from audiences. Smiles, dancing and as one band member says, "The people always say, 'This is such happy music!" We're more than happy to bring H3 and their happy music to Salmonfest 2023! #hawaii #hawaiimusic #reggae #reggaemusic #islandlife #islandvibes #islandstyle #sea #hawaiian #ocean

🎫 Salmonfest Tix Link in bio

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT - We strive to weave an ecl

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT - We strive to weave an eclectic mix of music that combines genres with widely acclaimed acts and DO 👏 WE 👏 HAVE 👏 something special for you this year.

Sierra Ferrell - @sierraelizabethferrell is an otherworldly vocalist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist creating a seductive blend that fuses everything from country, bluegrass, blues, folk, jazz and even calypso. "I want my music to be like my mind is — all over the place,” she says.

She is mesmerizing sold out venues across the country with her spirited live sets and enchanting audiences with her corsucatingly elegant attire & stage presence. Extravagant, vibrant, seductive, dashing and flamboyant are just a few of the adjectives you'll hear when people describe her look. @rollingstone magazine says it’s “impossible to look away” when she’s performing. 🎸🦩

Recently nominated for American Artist of the Year alongside @billystrings and @missmargoprice and named one of the top 5 performances at the recent @stagecoach festival, she's come a long way since her early days busking on the streets of New Orleans and Seattle.

We are over the moon to add rising star Sierra Ferrell, who joins a long illustrious list of women who've been at or near the top of Salmonfest's lineups over the years. Please help us give her a heartfelt welcome as she makes her Alaskan and Salmonfest debut!

Early bird 🦅 ticket window closing soon! 🎫 Link in bio

#SierraFerrell #alaska #salmonfest #livemusic #summer #wildsalmon #fashion #stagecoach #rollingstonemagazine #rollingstone #billystrings #margoprice #oldcrowmedicineshow #discover

Tickets & Camping available now!

Tickets & Camping available now!

Every year the Salmon Causeway plays an important

Every year the Salmon Causeway plays an important part in disseminating important, pertinent information while delivering incredible live performances, hosting speakers, live demonstrations, and interactive art experiences.

Our nonprofit vendor and workshop applications are now available.

What do you enjoy about the Cause-Way?

Applications available on our website salmonfestalaska.org under the 'Get Involved' tab and then 'Nonprofit Vendors'

Happy Mother’s Day! Salmonfest is, above all els

Happy Mother’s Day! Salmonfest is, above all else, a large extended family but we know that it is composed of many smaller families where Mothers are at the center of the orbit. We would like to honor all those Moms today along with our beloved Mother Earth!

TICKET GIVEAWAY! Tag your mom or your favorite festival family members for a chance to win a pair of tickets to Salmonfest 2023. Winners will be notified next Friday!

#Mothersday2023 #mothersday #mothersdayweekend #mom #festival #momsjustwannahavefun #livemusic #music #motherearth #MotherEarthDay #earth

Medium Build - @mediumbuild - is an Alaskan indie

Medium Build - @mediumbuild - is an Alaskan indie rocker whose music is marked by compassionate, conversational lyricism with a grounded, grungy sound. Just a handful of years ago, Medium Build, (Nick Carpenter) was playing shows where he could, in basements and small rooms around Anchorage. Now, he’s touring nationally and selling out the Beartooth. Over the next couple of months, he will be playing sold out stadiums opening for Lewis Capaldi, an emerging global star.

We're excited to bring such a dynamic local talent to Salmonfest for the first and hopefully not the last time! Early bird ticket window is still open but will close soon. Early 🦅 🎫 link in bio

#alaska #mediumbuild #salmonfest #alaskalife #music #musicfestival #live #livemusic #outdoors #summer #accidentalcrop #photomishap #instagram #edit #sorry

Blackwater Railroad Company is celebrating 10 year

Blackwater Railroad Company is celebrating 10 years as one of the most revered bands in Alaska including performances on top of mountains, next to towering glaciers and afloat in the Gulf of Alaska not to mention a few dynamic appearances at Salmonstock and Salmonfest dating back to 2014.

Blackwater’s raucous live shows were born out of wild, blurry, Alaskan winter nights. They have performed from Nome to Haines and everywhere in between, including most of the lower 48 and their second home - Hawaii. BWRR always brings their high energy contagious sound that brings crowds to their feet. We're thrilled that they will once again be doing just that this summer at Salmonfest!

Early Bird 🦅 Ticket Link in Bio
@blackwaterrailroad

As many of us know, Salmonfest draws a wide range

As many of us know, Salmonfest draws a wide range of interesting and creative characters. One of those characters, Rushad Eggleston will be performing at the festival for the first time and we HIGHLY suggest checking him out. Quite simply, there is nobody on the planet that performs or plays like Rushad. If you look up ‘unique’ in the dictionary, you might find his photo.

Rushadicus (one of his stage names & IG handle @rushadicus ) is an American cellist, composer, jazz vocalist, & performer, who has toured extensively in 49 states and 15+ countries, even performing as Gollum with Billy Strings @billystrings at his Halloween concert in Asheville, North Carolina.

Eggleston's music can be eccentric, with many references to fantasy and goblins. Eggleston is known for inventing words and for his imaginative world called The Land of Sneth. Rushad is an iconic master of improvisation, a prolific composer and does things that nobody else has done with a cello. His self description-"Eggleston plays fluffy rainbow unicorn metal from a magic green dimension…”

Get you tickets now and join him in The Land of SalmonSneth this summer! 🎫 🌲🎤🎼 Link in bio

#livemusic #music #cello #celloplayer #jazz #jazzmusic #fishing #salmon #alaska #festival #discover #summer #cellomusic #thespian

As we emerge from the cocoon of winter and start i

As we emerge from the cocoon of winter and start imagining a summer full of frolicing in nature, listening to live music, visiting with friends and family, enjoying some respite and exaltation from our daily lives, Salmonfest comes into focus and brings it all together.

Whether you were there last year or not, this one minute video should provide enough impetus to join us in our new expanded venue this summer, complete with campground and an amphitheater. See you August 4-6 as we sing, dance and play with our friends and extended festival family, leaving the world behind for a few magical days of fish, love and music. 🐟💜 🎶

Stay tuned for some exciting band announcements in the coming days! Tickets available now 🎟️ 🌲 🎸

#salmonfest #alaska #music #livemusic #summer #video #muiscfestival #camping #outdoors #fun #discover #alaskatravel #alaskatrip #destination #adventure #festivalfashion #family

As the Spring thaw continues, the allure of high s

As the Spring thaw continues, the allure of high summer swingin' becomes hard to ignore. One act that is bound to get you moving is Hope Social Club! This dynamic band of musicians in various configurations and incarnations has been with us since the beginning of Salmonstock in 2011! Most Alaskan music aficionados are very familiar with these incredible musicians who create some of the most memorable nights of music across our beautiful state. When Melissa Mitchell, Spiff Chambers, Aaron Benolkin, Tony Restivo and Tim Harem take the stage you best scamper over and get ready to dance and smile along with all the rest of the extended Hope Social Club. @hopesocialclub

We can't wait until summer and if you can't either, Hope Social Club will be playing an unofficial Salmonfest kickoff party this weekend, 4/28 and 4/29 at Alice's Champagne Palace in Homer. Both Salmonfest and Alice's tickets available on Eventbrite, link in bio.

#alaska #hope #hopesocialclub #wildsalmon #livemusic #music #musicfestival #summer23☀️

Hailing from Austin Texas, The Bright Light Social

Hailing from Austin Texas, The Bright Light Social Hour is an act you will want to circle on the schedule this year. The band's music is characterized by its unique and innovative nature, constantly evolving and pushing boundaries. They established their reputation touring the Southern states packing venues with high energy performances and have expanded their musical odyssey throughout the rest of the country. Known also for their audio engineering and recording/mixing talent, The Bright Lights Social Hour brings a tight yet bewildering journey with groove-rich drums, psychedelic synths and a dirty dance floor payoff.

Help us welcome them to Alaska as they showcase their love of dark synths, Afrobeat rhythms, space rock and a potent blend of electro-soul instrumentation in the context of a full indie band.

This year is shaping up to be one of our deepest lineups ever. Stay tuned for more announcements and be sure to get your tickets now. Tix 🎟️ link in bio
@tblsh

#socialhour #music #festival #alaska #texas #salmon #spaceexploration #summer #indieband #afrobeats

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT - Nearly every year for the

HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT - Nearly every year for the past decade, we’ve checked in with the Old Crow Medicine Show team to see if we could get them to Alaska for Salmonfest. A testimony to persistence, the band is finally coming to headline and play the River Stage Saturday night 8/5 in the new ARCHES Amphitheater.

Almost everyone knows the song 'Wagon Wheel' that launched them to international stardom. What is largely unknown, however, is that they didn’t win a Grammy for that iconic tune but won two Grammys for other projects over the last ten years. @crowmedicine is far more than a one trick pony as they’ve established a widespread reputation for their live shows at festivals all over the world. We’re excited to see them rock the house on Saturday night. “Rock Me Mama Like A Wagon Wheel!”

Playing the Grand Ole Opry @opry itself is quite an honor. Being inducted into The Grand Ole Opry is something else entirely and is considered one of country music's crowning achievements. Only 16 acts including Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, and Rascal Flats, were inducted with Old Crow during the 2010s and OCMS was the sole act inducted in 2013 and only the 201st induction in almost 100 years.

This band is special, a remarkable collection of talented individuals with a storied history and exceptional accolades, including two Grammys for their music. We know you’ll love their high energy, their eclectic show, their iconic songs and of course their unforgettable and legendary name.

Please join us in a warm and hearty welcome for Crow Medicine Show as they make their Alaskan debut!

Tickets on sale now, link in bio 🎟️

#oldcrowmedicineshow #grandoleopry #legends #wagoneheel #grammys #grammyawards #alaska #salmon #livemusic #summervibes #music

There is a long list of bands that have been on th

There is a long list of bands that have been on the collective wishlist for a long time. Inquiries have been made, offers have gone out but for one reason or another, it hasn't worked out. We go back to the drawing board vowing to try again the following year.

One of those bands is Pigeons Playing Ping Pong! After years of back and forth, they will be bringing their buoyant psychedelic funk odyssey to Salmonfest to close out the main stage one evening. From Madison Square Garden to Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre and near the top of lineups for many widely regarded festivals, Pigeons is becoming a band that can 'turn it up' when the moment calls. 🐠 🏓 🎸

As lead singer Greg Ormont urges, "There's no time like the present, so let's make the absolute most of it. Remember the good times, be excited about the future, but most of all dance your heart out every step of the way."

Honestly, we can't think of a better way to manifest that sentiment than an early August night in the new ARCHES Amphitheater dancing to Pigeons Playing Ping Pong!

More announcements coming soon, so stay tuned and thanks for your patience. The post pandemic music world is a different landscape! @pigeonsplaying

#pigeonsplayingpingpong #Alaska #livemusic #music #fishing

Calling all Volunteers! Applications are now LIVE!

Calling all Volunteers! Applications are now LIVE!

Without question the staff/volunteers are the backbone of the festival. Without the commitment of hundreds of people in a wide array of departments and endeavors, the festival simply wouldn't come together or stay together.

Whether you've been with us before or want to join this year for the first time, sign up now!

We're also accepting applications for paid positions in Security, Kitchen/Food Service, Gates/Ticketing, ARCHES campground staff, Operations & Maintenance, Parking, Bathrooms, Trash/Recycling as well as Crew Lead positions- If you're interested in accepting a larger scope of responsibility.

Both applications available now on our website under the 'Get Involved' tab!

We are excited to announce the return of Singer/So

We are excited to announce the return of Singer/Songwriter, folk musician and activist, Music of Joel Rafael @therealjoelrafael to the 2023 Salmonfest lineup. For over half a century Joel has been writing and delivering powerful and meaningful songs to countless causes, venues and festivals. Many of the messages through Joel's songs' emulate the symbiotic efforts we put forth to protect our epic and timeless salmon waters. Rafael has opened shows and shared stages with artists including Emmylou Harris, Jackson Browne, Joan Baez, John Lee Hooker, Arlo Guthrie, Bonnie Raitt, John Trudell, Laura Nyro, Kris Kristofferson, Dar Williams, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Odetta, Jason Mraz and Taj Mahal.

Get your early bird tickets now at salmonfestalaska.org

We brought Days N' Daze @daysndazeofficial to the

We brought Days N' Daze @daysndazeofficial to the festival several years ago with the intention of pushing out our eclectic boundaries a bit. Not only did it work, they became an instant hit and a favorite of many of our regular Salmonfesters.

Several times a year we get asked, "When's Days N' Daze coming back! The answer is 2023!

This one of a kind band out of Houston Texas play a sort of folk punk they often call 'H-Town Thrashgrass'.
Days N' Daze independently records, produces, and promotes all their own music with song themes touching on issues from anarchism and environmental awareness to anxiety and alcoholism,
If you happened to catch them last time through, we know you'll be right there at their performance. If you didn't, you might want to.

Tickets available now, link in the bio!

Sarah McAndrew composes, produces, and performs al

Sarah McAndrew composes, produces, and performs all original feel-good music as McWavy @mcwavymusic on alto/tenor sax, piano and wurlitzer keys. She completes her show by invoking deep emotion through soulful layered vocals. Often compared to Tash Sultana and FKJ, Sarah is a one woman show from Vermont that is a fully independent artist. She has been featured as a secret guest for a sold out show at Red Rocks, and has performed at other historic venues such as Meow Wolf, 9:30 Club, and festivals such as Sacred Acre, Moonrise, Secret Dreams, and Sonic Bloom.

McWavy's music is storytelling. This is music that leaves your soul feeling full from a meal it didn't even know it needed.

Let's give McWavy a warm welcome back to Alaska and to Salmonfest for the first time!

Tickets available now, link in the bio!

We strive to produce a diverse, energetic and ecle

We strive to produce a diverse, energetic and eclectic lineup and we can almost guarantee that you'll find something you will like on one of the four stages during the festival. We have a feeling that if you show up at the stage where Tom Rigney and Flambeau are playing, you likely won’t leave.

It has been a while since we've had a deeply authentic Cajun band so we're thrilled to announce the addition of Tom Rigney and Flambeau to the lineup. Led by Rigney, the fiery, electrifying violinist/composer, the band is comprised of veterans from such legendary acts as Queen Ida,
Charles Brown and Clifton Chenier.

The band specializes in blazin' Cajun two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano and more. Those of you that were lucky enough to catch them back when they were regulars at the Alaska State Fair can attest, Rigney and his band will bring high-energy showmanship and make you strap on your dancing boogie shoes.

We're excited to welcome Tom Rigney and Flambeau back to Alaska and to Salmonfest for the first time.

#alaska #salmonfest #violin #cajun #salmon #cajunmusic #neworleans #rootstompmusic #queenida #charlesbrown #livemusic #music

As the river of time rolls along change is inevita

As the river of time rolls along change is inevitable and while the festival has, since inception, changed in so many ways a few things and a few people have become festival traditions.

One of those individual musicians, Tim Easton has been with us every year since 2011. Of course Tim himself brings a different set, new songs, different accompanying band members but he remains one of the few that have been on the ride with us since the first Salmonstock!

We're thrilled to have our unofficial Salmonfest Ambassador and International Troubadour back again.

Welcome back Tim Easton @timeastonsongwriter !

Don't forget to get your early bird tickets now, link in the bio!

Salmonfest is thrilled to announce the return of T

Salmonfest is thrilled to announce the return of The Burroughs @theburroughssoul If you were at the 2019 or 2021 festival, you know what we’re talking about. This video from the 2021 festival encapsulates the pure joy and enthusiasm that The Burroughs bring to everyone who has a chance to listen. We know we can't keep the smiles off our faces.

Either way, you're going to want to see this Colorado based powerhouse in 2023. Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs are a nine piece band with a sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond.

Get your early bird tickets now, tickets available in the bio!

Leftover Salmon @leftoversalmonmusic banjo player

Leftover Salmon @leftoversalmonmusic banjo player Andy Thorn @_thornpipe_ enthralls listeners across the country. When he goes home, he apparently even dazzles the locals. Of course what fox could resist a bit of Leftover Salmon!!

Don’t miss Andy and Leftover at Salmonfest 2023. While his local friend probably won’t make the journey, who knows who might slip in from the Alaskan wilderness?

Go check out the full video on YouTube, or stream ‘Aesop Mountain’ wherever you get your music! And don’t forget to grab your Salmonfest tickets while you’re at it 😉 #fox #music #festival

It was the year 2012 and our old pals Leftover Sal

It was the year 2012 and our old pals Leftover Salmon were headlining year two of Salmonstock. It made all the sense in the world for many reasons. Though we've tried to get them back over the years, circumstances always seemed to get in the way. Fast forward to today and the stars have again aligned. Leftover will be back for Salmonfest 2023!

Few bands stick around for 30 years.  Even fewer leave a legacy that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band.  And no band has done all that while having as much fun as Leftover Salmon.  Since their earliest days as a forward thinking progressive bluegrass band, they had the guts to add drums to the mix and were unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever-evolving sound. They've served as pioneers of the modern  jamband scene and have evolved to their current status as influential elder-statesmen of that scene — casting a huge influence over every festival they play.

We hope you're as thrilled as we are to be bringing back Leftover Salmon to Salmonfest 2023!! Tickets available now, link in bio.

@leftoversalmonmusic #yes
#leftoversalmon #salmonfest #wildsalmon #fishing #alaska #ocean #wildanimals #live #liveshow #liveperformance #music #livemusicrocks #band #livemusic #alaskalife 🎣 🐠 🐟

Musicians! We are now accepting performer applic

Musicians!

We are now accepting performer applications- submit at salmonfestalaska.org/musician-application/

Applications close April 1st!

Photo @aylaraymusic at Salmonfest 2021

Salmonstock was started in 2011 to specifically pr

Salmonstock was started in 2011 to specifically protect Bristol Bay and its headwaters from the potential ravages of the Pebble Mine.

Without hyperbole, it's been a clash of the titans. The largest and wildest salmon run in the world (60 million sockeye and the largest Chinook/KIng run) against the nearly half a trillion dollar mineral deposits of copper, gold and molybdenum. Along the way there have been more twists and turns than the rivers that feed Bristol Bay, seeming knock out punches on both sides. Millions and millions of dollars have been spent on both sides and the festival, now Salmonfest, continues as a strong advocate for the protection of Bristol Bay.

It's another great day for salmon but the winds of politics are fickle. We must stay vigilant.

Thanks to those who were instrumental in getting this all rolling... Anders Gustafson, Jeffrey Abel, Ray Troll, Kate Huber, Melissa Heuer, Hannah Gustafson and of course the fierce leader Bob Gillam (RIP).

#EPA #PebbleMine #Salmon #oceans #Salmonstock #salmonfest #livemusic #music @ray.troll

Like a tree with many branches, Moonalice members

Born in the Alaskan wilderness moved to the Southw

Born in the Alaskan wilderness moved to the Southwest, Rooster Blackspur has become an award winning singer songwriter, including The New Mexico Music Awards Singer/Songwriter of the year in 2021.

"A force of nature disguised as a singer-songwriter.”, "Americana of the Old West" and our favorite. A sound "where honky tonk angels, goth weirdos, and otherwise disenfranchised souls gather." -From International online magazine PopMatters.

We’re sure Rooster Blackspur will fit right in with us all at Salmonfest this August 4th-6th. Get your tickets now- link in the bio!

#love #like #festival #music #musicfestival #summer #alaska #travel #AK #summer

Salmonfest Family, we are thrilled to announce our

Salmonfest Family, we are thrilled to announce our first act of the 2023 lineup.
When we have a name thrown at us time after time, we take note and this artist definitely fell into that category.

Jackie Venson @jackievenson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her complexly beautiful music and blazing guitar skills. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to massive crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Gary Clark Jr, Melissa Etheridge, Aloe Blacc, Citizen Cope to name a few.

Heavily committed to continuing to release music through the COVID-19 pandemic, Venson buckled down and released 2 studio albums, 2 live albums, and several electronic albums under her side project titled Jackie the robot in the span of just over a year. Venson’s most recent release, “Love Transcends”, Venson has firmly established herself as a sonic force to be reckoned with.

We're thrilled to have this multifaceted powerhouse join us at Salmonfest 2023. Let's give a warm Alaskan welcome to Jackie Venson!

#Alaska #announce #JackieVenson #Travel #Festival #destination #music #musicfestival #AK #TravelAlaska #Summer #Like # Love #follow #discovery #fest

Happy Solstice Salmonfest Family! As the light sl

Happy Solstice Salmonfest Family!

As the light slowly returns, we're thinking fondly on last summer's 11th anniversary celebration and would like to thank everyone who was able to attend. With the addition of the new main stage, amphitheater and ARCHES campground, it made for a more spacious yet somehow more intimate experience.

With that being said- TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

We do expect our first tier of tickets to sell out fairly quickly so why not gift your loved ones, your friends or yourself, a Salmonfest 2023 ticket? We are confident that it will pay huge dividends in fish, love and music next summer!

We sincerely appreciate your support over the past decade and particularly through these last couple of years.

Band announcements will start rolling out in the new year. We're excited to bring you all yet another dynamic and eclectic lineup!

Tickets Available now at SalmonfestAlaska.org

📸- Kuf Knotz @kufknotz

As we approach the shortest day of the year and fi

As we approach the shortest day of the year and find our own unique ways of appreciating or just dealing with the rhythm of the seasons through dancing, singing, gathering, hibernating or some combination therein, it won't be long before the days lengthen and 2023 emerges. During these winter nights we do look fondly back to those long summer nights we shared so much, music, love laughter and camaraderie with so many of you. It won't be long before we're doing it again! Have a happy holiday and solstice however you choose to celebrate it. We'll be announcing some bookings soon. We're on it everyday!

Photo @risingappalachia at Salmonfest 2022- River Stage photo credit to @sarah.pulcino.photography

#Music #festival #holidays #Salmon #musicfestival #comingsoon #Summer

As we move into the Holiday season and many of us

As we move into the Holiday season and many of us spend time with family and friends, we look back fondly on our time last summer where we shared another weekend with our Salmily and friends...

We're working daily on getting things in place for Salmonfest 2023 and that of course includes the lineup!

Can you spot any of your friends, family, or loved ones? Tag them!

Photo Credit to Tim Steinburg
#Summer #livemusic #salmonfest #holidays #memories #alaska

It can be a challenge at times to recall all of th

It can be a challenge at times to recall all of the awesome acts we've had over the years but we have learned that, like most of you, that position on the bill doesn't necessarily equate to a band's dynamism. While the headliners are incredibly talented and always put on a show, we've heard from patrons and music aficionados throughout the years that some of the most memorable performances were down lineup. So let's hear your stories! We also love recommendations so tag a band you'd like to see back or a band who has yet to play the festival. Salmonfest 2023 runs August 4th, 5th and 6th.

#salmonfest #alaska #salmon #wildsalmon #music #musicfestival #outdoors #livemusic #jasonmraz #camping #rvlife #travel

The leaves have turned and are falling all around

The leaves have turned and are falling all around us but our hearts are still warm from a few sunny summer afternoons in August. The music, fish, ambiance, and art are all spectacular but more than anything, it’s about you and all of us coming together in a vibrant, cohesive and loving community. Keep dancing and save the date for next year! Salmonfest 2023 will run August 4th, 5th & 6th.

#music #livemusic #musicfestival #alaska #outdoors #dance #dancing #costume #fallfashion #salmon nice shots 📸 @sarah.pulcino.photography

We love seeing the festival from as many perspecti

We love seeing the festival from as many perspectives as possible. Our new friend Maury Kennedy captured a number of memorable shots this year traveling with Cory Luetjen & The Traveling Blues Band including this shot of the ARCHES Amphitheater at dusk.

We can't wait to relive the festival through your eyes/camera/phone. Tag a festival buddy below and send us your fav photo 📸 from Salmonfest 2022 to be entered to win a free 3-Day pass for next year! Winner will be selected in the next few weeks. #Salmonfest #alaska #summer2022 #musiclover #outdoors #photography #music

@maury_kennedy_photography
@coryluetjen_travelingbluesband

At Salmonfest, bands and musicians are known to BR

At Salmonfest, bands and musicians are known to BRING IT when they take the stage. Nobody would disagree with the assessment that Diggin Dirt BROUGHT IT AND MORE this year!

These guys have taken to Alaska and Salmonfest in an incredible way and the feeling is mutual. The energy, the joy, the music, the setting, the sound, the smiles--What's not to LOVE!? Was this already a month ago?! We can't wait for 2023! #salmonfest #summer2022 #livemusic #outdoors #wildsalmon #wildlife
📸 @diggindirtband

If you were lucky enough to wander over to the Oce

If you were lucky enough to wander over to the Ocean Stage late Saturday night to catch Ayla Ray - @aylaraymusic - you know what a special treat it was! If you didn't, this photo captures a snippet of the mystical, magical, and passionate power of that unforgettable performance. Sam Tenhoff and his band of musicians and performers along with Dustin Davis' set and light show were simply marvelous! #salmonfest #alaska #livemusic

📸 @maury_kennedy_photography

Salmonfest 2022 was everything we'd hoped for and

Salmonfest 2022 was everything we'd hoped for and more! Our administrative team worked tirelessly for months getting all the pieces in place and the onsite staff stepped up like never before in order to make it better than ever.

Of course without all of you, our Salmonfest extended family and friends, none of it would even be possible. You are the ones who bring the joy, the love, the music, the art, crafts, food, the costumes, the sense of community and passion to protect Alaska salmon and the lands and waters that sustain all life including our own. Your contribution in every sense is what drives the whole vision.

We did it together and we will continue to do it together! Thank you all!! The music, the dancing, the joy and exuberance that emanates from you provides all the impetus we need to keep going! We're grateful and we're humbled. Much love!

Photo by 📸- Sarah Pulcino @sarah.pulcino.photography

SALMONFEST IS SOLD OUT! Advanced tickets are SOLD

SALMONFEST IS SOLD OUT!

Advanced tickets are SOLD OUT. We are holding some 1, 2 and 3 day passes for purchase at the gate for those returning from Bristol Bay and others who have been traveling or who communicated with extenuating circumstances. We recommend arriving early Friday if you are wanting to purchase a ticket at the gate.

We’re holding pre-sale tickets at the same number as we had at our 2018 and 2019 festivals in an effort to make the festival better rather than bigger.

We sincerely appreciate and are humbled by the overwhelming support and excitement about this year's festival. Salmonfest is what it is because of all of you! Much love and see you soon!

We have been deleting and reporting countless SCAMMERS every day and it’s just going to get worse. If you want to buy a ticket from a 3rd party PLEASE contact us at info@salmonfestalaska.org and we will make sure the seller is a ticket holder. We don’t want anyone to get SCAMMED! Be cautious!!! Salmonfest tickets are only available via Eventbrite and all ticket transfers MUST be completed by a Salmonfest Staff member in order for them to be legitimate.

There are still volunteer positions open as well as a handful of paid positions. Reach out ASAP if you would like to attend and help at the festival! Visit our website and click on ‘Get Involved’ tab.

TICKET UPDATE! A sellout is imminent. If you are

TICKET UPDATE!

A sellout is imminent. If you are planning to come this year, now is the time to act. As we stated previously, there will be limited tickets available at the gate for those returning from Bristol Bay and others who have reached out with extenuating circumstances. PLEASE be aware of scammers! The ONLY way to get authentic Salmonfest tickets is through EVENTBRITE. In an effort to support our guests, we are offering ticket verification so if you’re buying from another person or 3rd party, you can contact us to make sure the seller is legitimate.

Camping, parking, free shuttle and other information is available on our website under "Details"

Please reach out with any questions: info@salmonfestalaska.org

Did we mention @umphreysmcgee will be making their

Did we mention @umphreysmcgee will be making their first ever Alaska 🐟appearance at Salmonfest next week?

#Alaska #livemusic #umphreysmcgee #salmonfest #wildsalmon #summer

LESS THAN 300 TICKETS REMAINING ! 🎟 2022 is go

LESS THAN 300 TICKETS REMAINING ! 🎟

2022 is going to be an amazing year and we are down to the last few hundred tickets so if you're trying to come now is the time to act. We sincerely appreciate the outpouring of support and look forward to seeing you all next week. 🎤 🎷 🤘🎹 🍻 🧚🏼‍♀️💃🏻🕺🦑🐙🦐🦞🐠🐬🧘🏻‍♀️🍾🍷🍦🍲🌮

There will be limited gate tickets available for those returning from Bristol Bay and others who have contacted us with extenuating circumstances. Please reach out via info@salmonfestalaska.org with questions.

Volunteer opportunities are still available! Visit our website and click on the "Get Involved" tab for more information.

Please be aware of scams! The ONLY way to purchase a Salmonfest ticket is through Eventbrite which is linked in bio.

Salmonfest Wellness Yoga returns Saturday and Sund

Salmonfest Wellness Yoga returns Saturday and Sunday mornings in the Ocean Meadow at 10am with instructors Britt Huffman & Kristen Terese Russell. Bring your mat or use the grass 😌 #Yoga #yogalife #livemusic #salmonfest #alaska #outdoors #summer2022 #healthy

We’ll be dreaming together in exactly two weeks

We’ll be dreaming together in exactly two weeks from right now! 🎶 @cahoneydrops
🎥 @swandive.media #camping #salmonfest #alaska #livemusic #summervibes #wildsalmon

Summer countdown tickets are linked in bio.

Jim Lewin is the proverbial guitar slinger and son

Jim Lewin is the proverbial guitar slinger and songwriter, known for his electric guitar journeys, his bluegrass flat picking, and his beloved originals. He has played at every festival playing with Great American Taxi, Edge of The West, Todd Snider, Peter Rowan and The Ratfish Wranglers to name a few.
He is returning this year-11th in a row-- as a musician at large and we know there are already several acts that are excited to have him join them on stage and he will be putting together his own set. If you've seen/heard Jim you'll definitely want to watch for his performances. He's always a true festival treat!

Get your summer countdown tickets now!

#Alaska #festival #summertime #summer #camping #musicfestival

Roll your bones to Salmonfest 2022! 🎶 @shakeygr

Roll your bones to Salmonfest 2022! 🎶 @shakeygraves 🎥 @swandive.media

🐟The full FOUR stage schedule IS HERE!!🐟 Lo

🐟The full FOUR stage schedule IS HERE!!🐟

Lots of incredible music going all weekend all over the grounds. If you don't like what you hear on one stage, we're pretty confident you will on another. Acts/times subject to change.

Salmonfest is just around the corner and we're anticipating a sell out this year!
Get your summer countdown tickets now, link in the bio!

#summer #AK #festival #schedule #musicfestival #ComingSoon

CABIN UPGRADE WINNER! Congratulations Kait Judso

CABIN UPGRADE WINNER!

Congratulations Kait Judson @kaitjudson! You are the winner of our cabin upgrade contest! DM us here to receive your cabin upgrade information!

Thank you to everyone who entered and stay tuned because there may be more where that came from! 😎

To be eligible for contests like this you must have a ticket so get yours now and check back soon for additional giveaways! And remember, Salmonfest will NEVER ask you for your credit card information to win.

Get your passes now, link in the bio!

CABIN UPGRADE! GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Coming to Salmonf

CABIN UPGRADE! GIVEAWAY CLOSED!

Coming to Salmonfest and needing a place to stay? We got ya covered! We're giving away a cabin to enhance the experience of a few lucky guests. You must be a ticket holder to be eligible for this upgrade so if you don’t have yours yet get them now. Winner will be selected Thursday 7/14.

Here's how to enter:

1. Like this post.
2. Share this post.
3. Tag your favorite festival buddy or band you're excited to see.

Summer Countdown Tickets Available Now, link in the bio! #livemusic #alaska #salmonfest #summer2022 #cabinlife #wildsalmon #musicfestival #upgrade #roofs

Ayla Ray is a group formed by Alaskan hometown fri

Ayla Ray is a group formed by Alaskan hometown friends singer/songwriter Sam Tenhoff and bassist/producer Raven Liss. The duo has been playing together since meeting in elementary school, developing a sound over the years that leans heavily into rock with undertones of electronic, soul, and R&B. Recently joined by Ian McCullough on drums/production, Ayla Ray brings artful stage props, lighting and high energy live performances. @aylaraymusic
#livemusic #salmonfest #summer2022 #alaska #wildsalmon

Pipeline Vocal Project is an award winning vocal t

Pipeline Vocal Project is an award winning vocal trio based in Alaska, comprised of a lead, bass and vocal percussion. This group puts a unique twist on well-known favorites from all eras, whether it’s crossing decades or genres. You will be entertained with clever arrangements, amazing harmonies and a soundscape of a band coming from only three voices. We're excited to have them at Salmonfest for the first time as these three girls have the voices, the style and the moves!
@pipelinevocalproject

#alaska #acapella #livemusic #summer2022 #salmonfest #wildsalmon #outdoors

Tis' the season! We're teaming up again with @alas

Tis' the season! We're teaming up again with @alaskaair , Alaska Outdoor Gear Outfitter & Rentals and @krmlradio Radio to fly two lucky winners from Northern California to Alaska for the premier musical adventure of the summer! Winners get round trip airfare from CA to AK, transportation to and from Ted Stevens Int’l to Salmonfest, glamping package courtesy of @alaskaoutdoorgearrental and two 3-Day festival passes. Tag your Lower 48 friends and family! #alaska #summer2022 #glamping #livemusic #salmonfest

Enter to win at salmonfestalaska.org/flyaway/

Seemingly materializing out of thin air, anonymous

Seemingly materializing out of thin air, anonymous producer and DJ under the moniker Tripp St. has taken the electronic scene by storm at an alarmingly quick pace. Making a grand entrance with a plethora of all original mixtapes, he immediately commanded attention by the masses through his unique integration of deep freeform bass and apparent boom bap influences.

Although a newcomer in identity, the enigmatic alias of Tripp St. does not lack experience. Having an extensive background attributed to hip hop production and studio engineering, he plucks elements of genres he loves, showcasing his ability to create and fine tune an entirely new range of sound. Paying homage to his roots in every sense imaginable, he brandishes the name Tripp St. from the street he grew up on.

Since his widespread emergence, Tripp St. has refused to stray from the pulse of the modern bass community. Working in tandem with industry leader CloZee herself, his freshman album singlehandedly marked the debut release on her independent record label, Odyzey Music. Paired with a nationwide tour and a slew of major market appearances under his belt, Tripp. St has already positioned himself to become one of the most highly anticipated acts in dance music.

Salmonfest will once again bring a cutting edge electronic act to the Ocean Stage. Tripp St. joins a long list of rising stars in this genre. Join us for a 2 night special with DJ Tripp St, on Friday 8/5 and Saturday 8/6. @tripp_st #electronicmusic #alaska

Summer Countdown passes available now, link in the bio!

Blackwater Railroad Company is approaching its 10

Blackwater Railroad Company is approaching its 10 year mark of making music in Alaska. From the group’s humble beginning as a community band in Seward, BWRR has evolved into one of Alaska’s most beloved acts. With an eclectic mix of musical backgrounds, Blackwater takes audiences on a journey through bluegrass, country, rock, and high energy Americana music. This five-piece string band has developed a massive sound with its members working in chaotic unison with beautiful harmony and melodies floating with in the frey. The live experience has an unbridled energy that tends to whip crowds into a frenzy. Dancing shoes a not required but heavily encouraged. @blackwaterrailroad

#Alaska #livemusic #musicfestival #wildsalmon #summer2022 #outdoors #salmonfest

Summer countdown tickets available now! Link in bio.

Widely regarded as one of Alaska's top acts and al

Widely regarded as one of Alaska's top acts and always a festival favorite, The Super Saturated Sugar Strings return to Salmonfest! Powerful and upbeat, The Sugar Strings’ eclectic take on modern Americana brims with polished instrumental arrangements and shout-to-the-rafter vocals. Poetic lyricism meets cinematic orchestration drenched in strings, horns and bombastic ideas. Their mesmerizing performance and energetic charm has won them fans from Puget Sound to the Great Plains. #alaska #livemusic #summer2022 #salmonfest #wildsalmon @supersaturatedsugarstrings

Tier 1 Summer Countdown Tickets available in bio!

Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher are performers who's sta

Atz Lee and Nikos Kilcher are performers who's stage presence is as large and dynamic as their home state. Hailing from the Kilcher Homestead in Homer, AK, the brothers are a high energy act you’ll remember for the rest of your life. Their family has been widely known in Alaska since the brother's grandfather, Yule Kilcher, came from Switzerland in the 1930's, started the family homestead and was later elected to the Constitutional Convention to create the initial Alaska Constitution at the inception of Statehood.

The family homestead is now featured on @discovery channel’s The Last Frontier. Both NIkos and Atz Lee appear on the show and Atz Lee has a leading role.

The family is also known for their generational musical talent and while their older sister @jewel , is more widely known, many locals believe that Atz Lee and Nikos are equally as talented. All their original songs contain epic harmonies, driving rhythms, smooth leads and musical accoutrements. You won't want to miss these guys when they take the Salmonfest stage.
@atzlee @nikoskilcher #alaska #thelastfrontier #livemusic #wildsalmon #summer2022

Salmonfest Family, the time has come for the compl

Salmonfest Family, the time has come for the completed poster and full lineup! We think this is arguably our best lineup ever.

Thank You to Ray Troll and Mark Henson for our magnificent poster art pieces, with a big assist from our wonderful graphic artist, Kari Odden!

We are working diligently on the comprehensive schedule. 4 stages, 3 days and over 60 acts is quite a complicated and challenging puzzle.

We also want to recommend you get your Summer Countdown passes now! The festival has essentially been sold out the last 3 years and with the pace of ticket sales this year we anticipate a sellout in advance of this year. One of the primary goals of the new amphitheater is to provide a more comfortable experience rather than expand the number of ticket holders onsite.

Summer Countdown passes available now, link in the bio!

#festival #lineup #poster #alaska #alaskamusic #music #musicfestival #travel #dance #umphreysmcgee #shakeygraves #risingappalachia #californiahoneydrops

Alaskan music aficionados are familiar with Hope S

Alaskan music aficionados are familiar with Hope Social Club - a beloved act that is responsible for some of the more memorable nights of music over the past decade plus, including many at Salmonfest. We’re thrilled to have Melissa Mitchell, Sean Spiff Chambers, Aaron Benolkin, Tony Restivo and Tim Haren back this summer along with the extended members of the Hope Social Club…emphasis on social. See you all soon! #livemusic #alaska
@hopesocialclub #wildsalmon

Summer Countdown Tickets Available now! Link in bio

Can you tell we love salmon centric artwork? Our f

Can you tell we love salmon centric artwork? Our friend, Mark Henson, created this piece that attempts to capture the intimacy, vibrance and natural beauty of the new ARCHES Amphitheater and our extended festival family. Which character are you?

Summer is almost here and Salmonfest 2022 promises to be one of the best years yet. 65 bands, 4 stages and, as always, three days of fish, love and music! We can’t wait to see you all in Ninilchik!

Get your Summer Countdown tickets now, tickets in the bio!

#livemusic #alaska #wildsalmon #summer #musicfestival

Eliza Spear is a 22-year-old ASCAP award winning s

Eliza Spear is a 22-year-old ASCAP award winning songwriter based in LA. Spear spent this past summer driving across the country on a tour she created and booked herself called "The Can I Play In Your Backyard?' Tour." @elizaspear #alaska #livemusic

Spear has been gigging since she was 14 by walking into venues and telling them why she was the right person to be on their stages. While she couldn't walk to Alaska to introduce herself to us, we found out about her anyway and are excited that she's going to be waltzing onto a Salmonfest stage this summer. #wildsalmon #music #summer #singersongwriter

We're excited to announce Cousin Curtiss is coming

We're excited to announce Cousin Curtiss is coming back for Salmonfest 2022! @cousincurtiss #livemusic #alaska #wildsalmon

Cousin Curtiss brings to the stage a fiery dynamic rarely seen by a solo act and now, with a full band armed and ready with years of live touring and recording experience behind him, the concert performance becomes legendary. Truly. Within the United States and around the world Cousin Curtiss has spread his positive energy and endless smile through his Award Winning Rootstomp music. He describes it as, “playing Blues music but at Bluegrass speeds” or more simply, “like...if Blues and Bluegrass had a baby.” Rapid fire guitar. Incendiary harmonica. Thunderous kick.

Cousin Curtiss left a successful teaching career in Alaska in 2015 to pursue music full time and has never looked back. Shortly after committing himself to road life, his life and story was discovered and featured by Business Insider, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbull, Fox News, MSNBC, Daily Mail UK, and many more. Years later Cousin Curtiss continues to turn heads wherever he plays solo, with the band, or supporting acts like The Commonheart, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, G Love and Special Sauce, Infamous Stringdusters, Sweet Lillies, Andy Thorn (of Leftover Salmon), John Stickley, Pepper, The Bellamy Brothers, and the list goes on. The journey that started in dive bars has grown to festival appearances around the States such as Salmonfest, New West Fest, Hoxeyville, Chickenstock, Mile of Music, Tico Time Bluegrass Fest and more.

Looking to get more engaged with Salmonfest? We ha

Looking to get more engaged with Salmonfest? We have lots of awesome opportunities!

From volunteering, to paid positions, to educational and nonprofit booths in our Causeway. We want to work with you!

Volunteer with us under the ‘Get Involved’ tab and then ‘Volunteer’!

Want to possibly be paid? Apply here under the ‘Get Involved’ tab and then ‘Paid Position’!

Non Profits looking to get involved can reach out to vendors@salmonfestalaska.org - more information about everything at Salmonfestalaska.org ! #oppertunity #festival #musicwork #work #volunteer #festivalwork #musicfestival #alaska

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