The Director's Choice | Anchorage Concert Association

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Our Director’s Choice Subscription gives you 25% savings on this curated collection of six great shows.

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THE DIRECTOR’S CHOICE SHOWS

Jake Shimabukuro – October 3, 2026

Jake Shimabukuro smiling down at the camera with a ukulele over his shoulder

Hailed as the “Jimi Hendrix of the ukulele,” this world-renowned virtuoso has redefined what the instrument can do, blending jazz, rock, classical, blues, and traditional Hawaiian music into something entirely his own. With dazzling speed, precision, and heart, Jake Shimabukuro transforms the ukulele into a full orchestra by strumming, tapping, and bending the strings in ways that feel almost impossible.

Bandits on the Run – October 30, 2026

Two women and a man holding a cello, guitar and accordian

Bandits on the Run is a Brooklyn-based trio known for turning unexpected moments into music, blending indie folk, pop, and Americana into a sound that is as playful as it is tightly crafted. With three lead singers swapping vocals and instruments, the group creates a dynamic, ever-shifting performance built on harmony, rhythm, and a sense of theatrical surprise.

Breabach – January 30, 2027

Celtic band on stage with woman in red dancing in the center

Twenty years on from winning the Danny Kyle Open Stage Award at Celtic Connections, Breabach remain securely ranked amongst Scotland’s most skilled & imaginative contemporary-folk acts. The band unites deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition alongside progressive musical influences and have cultivated a unique sound, anchoring double bagpipes, fiddle, whistle, step-dance and song with energetic double bass and guitar accompaniment.

Tuba Skinny – March 6, 2027

nine people lined up holding a variety of brass and percussion instruments

From the streets to the world stage—and back again. For over a decade, Tuba Skinny has built a devoted following through the strength of their musicianship and a deep, expansive catalog of jazz and American roots music. Known for their rich interpretations of traditional jazz, the band brings together cornet, trombone, tuba, clarinet, guitar, banjo, washboard, and vocals in a sound that feels both timeless and alive.

The Jenner Fox Band – April 17, 2027

Five guys sitting in a booth with a colorful wall.

Some songs stay with you long after the last note fades. That kind of lasting connection sits at the heart of Jenner Fox’s songwriting. Leading a deeply collaborative band, he brings together storytelling and a sound shaped by years of friendship. The evening is split between original music and a dedicated set of songs by Paul Simon, offering a clear throughline between Fox’s songwriting and one of his most influential inspirations.

Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – May 14, 2027

Two adults and two teenagers in a garage with fiddle, guitar, and a piano.

When two of Celtic music’s most celebrated performers share the stage, something electric happens. Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy return to touring together with an electrifying performance rooted in tradition and shaped by a lifetime of music. Both internationally acclaimed, they bring together virtuosic fiddle playing, deep musical heritage, and a connection that comes from years of performing side by side.

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