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Live In-Studio: Acoustic AK Guitar Camp

the 14th Annual Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp is co-sponosred by KNBA. The Instructor Concert is held on Wednesday, August 31st, 2016.  This year's camp instructors include Italian-born flatpicker Beppe Gambetta, fingerstyle champion Chris Proctor, Scottish-born singer/songwriter Jill Jackson, Uke sensation Victoria Vox, swing maestra Cyd Smith and Czech-born mandolinist Radim Zenkl. Other performing artists include Canadian Roots dobro artist Doug Cox and Steve Baughmanon Clawhammer Guitar and Banjo. The Acoustic Alaska Guitar Camp [AAGC] is an annual event offering music enthusiasts at all levels the opportunity to spend a week in Wasilla, Alaska studying acoustic guitar, mandolin, ukulele, banjo, songwriting, and voice under the tutelage of prominent recording artists from around the world. These recording-artists-turned-instructors will perform in Anchorage for one night only at the Taproot Public House with proceeds going to support the camp. Camp information at acousticalaska.com

Loren’s been on the Radio in Anchorage for 30 years. Since the mid 80's he's worked with Anchorage radio stations including KWHL, KFQD, KKLV, and KMXS. His passion for Music and the 'Triple-A' radio format began in the early 90’s which led to him to help establish the format for KNBA when the station signed on in 1996. When not on the radio hosting a music show and interviewing local and national music acts, he may be on a long road trip or you’ll find him hanging out at his log cabin in the quiet, but bear filled hillside valley of his hometown Anchorage.
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