Girl Crush Midsummer

Anchorage Concert Association is proud to present Girl Crush Midsummer with Pepper Kit, Solar Gain, and The River Livers at Winchester Park for the Summer Concert Series 2025 - bringing live music right to your neighborhood.

Fuel up with tasty eats available from Salmon HookUp Truck  and BruceSkis while you enjoy the show! Ride your bike to the concert and stop by the Anchorage Concert Association table to grab a free Kaladi Brothers Coffee drink card. Don’t forget to enter our drawing! Lucky winners will receive a pair of tickets to Rock the Hill or Cherish the Ladies at the end of each Summer Concert.

ABOUT THE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES  
The Summer Concert Series features local artists in neighborhoods across Anchorage. A partnership with Anchorage Concert Association and Anchorage Park Foundation, this free concert series brings people together in their own neighborhoods to enjoy live music and the beauty of our parks and trails. The Summer Concert Series is sponsored by Atwood Foundation and Joanne & Brian Bennett. 

ABOUT GIRL CRUSH MIDSUMMER
Girl Crush Midsummer is a version of Girl Crush Friday, Anchorage's premier all-female concert series, showcasing some of the finest local, regional, and national female musicians usually hosted at the iconic Van's Dive Bar. Hosted by the local singer/songwriter Pepper Kit and her manager Candlewick Studios, Girl Crush events champion diversity, showcasing a range of talent and genres. Get ready for immersive performances, a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, and a night of celebrating the power of women in music. 

ABOUT PEPPER KIT 
Pepper Kit has been captivating the local music scene after launching her music career in late-2019. Her empowering originals will hit you right in the feels with their beautiful melodies and raw, relatable lyrics. Pepper is the mastermind behind the Girl Crush event series.  

She’s funny, honest, and lovingly self-deprecating, treating every audience like they’re close friends. Pepper Kit released her debut EP “Stranger” in July 2022 and is currently working on producing new music. 

Whether you're 5, 15, 35, or 50, you are sure to find something to love in her music! 

ABOUT SOLAR GAIN 
Solar Gain is a soulful trio formed in Talkeetna Alaska, consisting of Larry Zarella, Kayti Heller, and Danielle Aslanian. All three singer songwriters share a passion for creating unique and engaging original music. Known for their buttery three-part harmonies, Solar Gain delivers powerful vocals, and catchy melodies that delight a wide range of audiences. The chemistry between these three musicians is palpable and infectious, and their passion shines through in every performance.  

ABOUT THE RIVER LIVERS 
The River Livers are a dynamic ensemble that crafts a whimsically powerful blend of reggae, grassroots, jam, and rock in their originals and reimagined covers that speak to both wandering souls and hometown heroes alike.