Spring 2010: Noon Music features James Dommek, Jr.

by Kathleen McCoy  |   

Wednesday, March 31, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Student Union Cafeteria



UAA Student Activities is proud to present Noon Music featuring James Dommek, Jr. on Wednesday, March 31. Dommek's thought provoking lyrics and honest vocals, paired with sparse production, at times emit an M.Wardsian feel with a Johnny Cash delivery.


Born and raised in Kotzebue, Alaska, the 27-year-old Alaska Native (half Inupiaq Eskimo, half German/Irish) moved to Anchorage at the age of 14. Dommek started creating his musical identity as a drummer and began writing songs at 16 on acoustic guitar. After meeting Evan Phillips at an open mic, the two quickly became friends over a shared interest in Neil Young and Bob Dylan. Along with Aaron Benolkin, they went on to become founding members of the Anchorage-based rock band the Whipsaws.

They have since recorded two full-length albums (10 Day Bender and 60 Watt Ave), toured Alaska and a large portion of the Lower 48, and have shared the stage with Wilco, Lucinda Williams and The Hold Steady.


This event is free and open to the public. For more information about this or other Student Activities events, please call (907) 786-1219, e-mail events@uaa.alaska.edu or visit our Web site.

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