Akacis

Akacis was a Latvian-American rock band that emerged in the late 1970s and played into the early 1990s. Although the members of the group varied over the years, they were all from the East Coast of the US, having attended Latvian camps and Saturday schools together. Akacis stood out as a group of serious, talented musicians and songwriters that could play pop, hard rock, progressive rock, and even jazz-rock, folk, and reggae. They were one of the few diaspora bands that released albums recorded in professional studios and had a number of concert tours in Latvia. They also knew how to play fun, dance-filled concerts at Latvian Song Festivals and American Latvian Youth Association (ALJA) events. Eventually, Akacis members went their separate ways – most of them continuing as professional musicians. Now, for the first time in over 20 years, Akacis is reuniting for a very special concert during this Festival!

Past Shows


Jul
2
nd
2022
Palace Theatre
Jul
2
nd
2022
Palace Theatre

XV Latvian Song and Dance Festival USA

Rock Concert | Rokmūzikas vakars
with Akacis, Astro’n’out and DJ Ai-Va

More Shows

Sep
11
th
Amsterdam Bar & Hall

Wisp

with Dream, Ivory and aldn
Oct
24
th
First Avenue

Sir Chloe

with Venus & the Flytraps
Oct
18
th
icehouse MPLS

Delicate Steve

Aug
15
th
Turf Club

The Riffin' Trio

with Aby Wolf, Beemer and SPECIAL GUESTS