Live music recorded in Haines Junction, Yukon.

Program Title: JAM Live! Episode 22 - Double Feature: Ukulele Russ & Hank Karr
Description: Ukulele Russ

What do you do when you live in the wilds of Alaska in a cabin with no running water, and temperatures can dive to 50 below zero on those long, long nights?

You learn to play a mean ukulele...

The first of two performers featured in this episode is Mr. Russ Copelin from Fairbanks, Alaska – better known as Ukulele Russ.
Russ visited Haines Junction on February 12, 2014 for a house concert.

With a stage name like Ukulele Russ, one might imagine Hawaiian shirts and inoffensive luau music kid-friendly songs. But that’s about as far away from reality as possible. He entertained the crowd with a mix of songs and stories spiced up with a good dose of satirical undertone and a kick-butt Ukulele.

Russ and his wife moved to Alaska from New England, calling a small cabin just outside of the Fairbanks their home. His experience living in the Alaskan bush inspires his song writing and enables him to deliver uniquely improvisational performances. He does not shy away to serve his own take on the Alaskan way of life, geopolitical issues or popular songs.

http://www.ukuleleruss.com/

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Hank Karr

Hank Karr, our next performer, has being part of the Yukon music landscape for more than half a century.

Back in the 60's, Hank performed in the Northern CBC Radio series “Northern Jamboree”. From then, and during Canada’s centennial year (1967) when he represented the Yukon at Expo in Montreal, until today, Hank Karr has been a great ambassador for the Territory. Hank's love for the Yukon is reflected in his songs about the Yukon's Gold Rush history and culture, and the natural beauty of the land.

With his deep, expressive voice, he delivers songs in a classic country style that brings to mind Johnny Cash and Johnny Horton. But Hank's repertoire is not limited to country, he also covers ballads, pop, swing, rock n roll – you name it, Hank handles them all.

Hank has released three CDs and two DVDs.

On June 13th, 2014 we recorded Hank and his band at a dance event at the St. Elias Centre in Haines Junction.

Hank – lead vocal and rhythm guitar – is joined by:
Chuck Charlebois – Lead guitar and back up vocals
Tom Barnaby – bass and lead and back up vocals
Wayne Smyth - drums

Host(s): Marie Eleniak
Featured Speakers/Guests:

Credits: Song Title, Performer / Composer, Time,

Turtle Song Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 04:47
You're The One Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 03:23
Parks Highway Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 04:28
Mr. Rodgers Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 03:23
Return of the Sun Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 02:09
Drink Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 02:24
Devil came down to Fairbanks Ukulele Russ / Charlie Daniel 04:08
Turtle Song Ukulele Russ / Ukulele Russ 02:02
Paddlewheeler / Al Oster Hank Karr / Al Oster 04:12
Yukon Book Of Memories Hank Karr / Hank Karr 04:02
One More Time Hank Karr / Don Gibson 02:50
I Just Want To Dance With You Hank Karr / John Prine 04:49
Invisible Hank Karr / Hal Ketchum 04:03
Love Potion # 9 Hank Karr / The Searchers 03:48
You Are The Reason Why Hank Karr / Terry Fell, Bobby Edwards, Fred Henley 03:13
After Yukon Hank Karr / Hank Karr 06:00

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