Quinn Christopherson & Samantha Crain Live at Nonna's Osteria

Nonna's Osteria is a treasure in the heart of the Mat-Su Valley, beloved for handmade pasta and a menu inspired by regional Italian traditions. This intimate concert experience is presented by WellRounded Arts, the organizers of Parlor in the Round. Seating is limited and first-come, first-served and FAMILY STYLE. Nonna's will serve food and drinks throughout the show. Doors open at 5:00 PM, and the music begins at 7 PM!

Press and Praise for Quinn and Samantha

Quinn Christopherson is an Alaska-born singer-songwriter known for deeply personal songs delivered with sharp humor and emotional precision. His work explores identity, mental health, and everyday human contradictions with an honesty that feels both intimate and disarming. Christopherson gained national attention after winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest, and has since written a song for Sesame Street. He also collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma and Pattie Gonia on the climate-focused piece “Won’t Give Up (Glacier),” bringing his voice and perspective into a high-profile interdisciplinary project centered on environmental storytelling. His music has been widely featured on public radio and independent platforms, cementing his reputation as one of Alaska’s most compelling contemporary songwriters.

Press & Praise

“Christopherson’s music is raw, intimate, and strikingly honest.”— NPR Music

“A songwriter with a rare ability to balance vulnerability and wit.”— Alaska Public Media

“Quinn Christopherson has a gift for turning personal moments into songs that feel universal.”— KEXP

Samantha Crain is an acclaimed Choctaw singer-songwriter whose music blends indie folk, Americana, and subtle rock influences into songs of remarkable emotional depth. Her work explores identity, resilience, and place with striking clarity and emotional weight. Crain is a three-time Native American Music Award (NAMMY) winner and recipient of an Indigenous Music Award, and her 2020 album A Small Death earned widespread critical acclaim, landing on NPR Music’s 50 Best Albums of 2020 and Rolling Stone’s Best Music of 2020 staff picks. Her songwriting continues to deepen with each release, establishing her as one of the most vital voices in contemporary American roots music.

Press & Praise

“One of the most compelling voices in American indie folk.”— Rolling Stone

“Crain writes songs that are both fiercely personal and quietly political.”— NPR Music

“Her voice carries a gravity that stops you in your tracks.”— No Depression

“Samantha Crain is an artist whose songwriting continues to deepen with every release.”— Paste Magazine

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