For the Reporter

Emma Hill, a folksy, Americana-esque singer/songwriter from Alaska, performs at Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn, on Friday, Oct 17.

The performance begins at 6 p.m.

Hill announced a Nov. 11 release date for Denali, her new CD of all-original songs steeped in the great Americana/folk tradition, all powered by her melodic, crystal clear voice that conjures up the best of what the Alaskan frontier represents.

Based in Anchorage, Hill and her musical partner Bryan Daste (pedal steel, banjo) have been recording and releasing albums together since 2007. Denali is their fifth full-length album to date, all released on her own indie record label, Kuskokwim Records.

Hill received excellent critical acclaim and radio airplay on her previous albums, including being featured on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” and reaching No. 15 on the Euro Americana charts.

“This new release is our strongest effort to date, and we are really ready to push it hard,” Hill said. “We are booking a 60 date fall/winter tour now, and we intend to work our butts off to make this record a success.”

For more information, visit www.emmahillmusic.com.