Saturday, August 9th, 2008
11am - 9pm
Memorial Block - Delaney Park Strip - Downtown Anchorage
Music:
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Diana Z has been singing since she was about 5 years old. Her first memory of wanting to be a musician is from seeing ABBA'S Waterloo video; she was instantly mesmerized. From that moment on she decided she wanted nothing more than to sing.
The Deb Wessler Experience is a newly formed band. They got together for a show at the Seward Music & Arts Festival in September 2007 and had so much fun they decided to continue playing music. Listen for Original Acoustic, Roots & Rockabilly music. Band members are “Dr Cornelius” Shawn Ruddy on bass, MondyLuv on mandolin & guitar, and Deb Wessler, singer, songwriter, guitar & banjo player. For more info please visit debwessler.com and myspace.com/debwessler.
Dan Lesperance: This one man show has been performing on stage since he was old enough to hold a guitar. Born and raise in New Mexico he began honing his skills in his Father's Mariachi before moving to Alaska. He performs solo all over the state. You can also catch him playing lead guitar for Melissa Mitchell & Homegrown.
Music has been with Sean (Spiff) Chambers his whole life. It started with the musicals his folks got his brothers and him involved in, the piano lessons, choirs, then trombone for a short bit, more musicals and plays, then bass guitar. It was Spiff's senior year in high school before he ever picked up a six string guitar.
Songstress Jennifer Matthews has been compared to the likes of PJ Harvey, Radiohead and Ben Harper to name a few. Her songs are missions from the frontlines of life and have been described as melodic, infectious and haunting.
Whether playing solo acoustic or rocking with his band "Woodrow", Jared Woods is at his best on stage. Jared describes his sound as "Bi-Polar Pop" and he is most often compared to Jude, Elliott Smith,and John Lennon.
Third Wheel
Stray Dogma was founded by songwriter/musicians Susan Brakeall and Mark Pearson. The big break came in 2004, when Stray Dogma became a member of the 12 Records Indie family of artists. Guided by 12 Records savvy and industry experience, Stray Dogma released their debut album 'Scratch Recording' in early 2005. CHECK OUT Stray Dogma's 2007 release 'Change'.
What is REAP?
Renewable Energy Alaska Project (REAP) is a coalition of urban and rural Alaska utilities, businesses, conservation and consumer groups, and Alaska Natives with an interest in developing Alaska's vast renewable energy resources.
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Diana Z has been singing since she was about 5 years old. Her first memory of wanting to be a musician is from seeing ABBA'S Waterloo video; she was instantly mesmerized. From that moment on she decided she wanted nothing more than to sing. 
The Deb Wessler Experience is a newly formed band. They got together for a show at the Seward Music & Arts Festival in September 2007 and had so much fun they decided to continue playing music. Listen for Original Acoustic, Roots & Rockabilly music. Band members are “Dr Cornelius” Shawn Ruddy on bass, MondyLuv on mandolin & guitar, and Deb Wessler, singer, songwriter, guitar & banjo player. For more info please visit 
Dan Lesperance: This one man show has been performing on stage since he was old enough to hold a guitar. Born and raise in New Mexico he began honing his skills in his Father's Mariachi before moving to Alaska. He performs solo all over the state. You can also catch him playing lead guitar for Melissa Mitchell & Homegrown. 
Songstress Jennifer Matthews has been compared to the likes of PJ Harvey, Radiohead and Ben Harper to name a few. Her songs are missions from the frontlines of life and have been described as melodic, infectious and haunting.
Whether playing solo acoustic or rocking with his band "Woodrow", Jared Woods is at his best on stage. Jared describes his sound as "Bi-Polar Pop" and he is most often compared to Jude, Elliott Smith,and John Lennon.
Third Wheel 
Stray Dogma was founded by songwriter/musicians Susan Brakeall and Mark Pearson. The big break came in 2004, when Stray Dogma became a member of the 12 Records Indie family of artists. Guided by 12 Records savvy and industry experience, Stray Dogma released their debut album 'Scratch Recording' in early 2005. CHECK OUT Stray Dogma's 2007 release 'Change'.
