Fireweed Fiddle at Palmer Alehouse

Based in Fairbanks, Alaska, Fireweed Fiddle is a high-spirited acoustic roots band blending fiddle-driven Americana with a lively mix of folk, bluegrass, outlaw country, swing, and blues. Led by fiddler, vocalist, and songwriter Rachel DeTemple, the band is known for their energetic performances, tight harmonies, and genre-blending originals.

With Adam Owen (guitar & vocals), Jon Oestreich (bass & vocals), and Brian Carroll (drums), Fireweed Fiddle brings a seasoned lineup of Alaskan musicians who know how to get a crowd dancing—whether they’re playing a front-porch fiddle tune, a jazzy swing number, or a heartfelt original.

From intimate shows at Ester's Malemute Saloon to their appearances on KUAC’s Alaska Live, Fireweed Fiddle has become a staple of the Interior Alaska music scene. Their shows are upbeat, inviting, and full of character—perfect for fans of old-time, folk, and acoustic soul with a Northern flair.