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Arctic Thunder was born in 1999, when James Spradlin
and Missy Baltes met and decided to create a band. By mixing James' rock,
heavy metal, and blues background with Missy's folk, country, and classical
styles, they created a unique sound. They debuted Arctic Thunder in June of
2000 at Lynx Pizza in Denali National Park, and have been storming Alaska
ever since!
 
Arctic Thunder has played many venues from Seward to Healy and Lake Louise,
including, Wolverine Lodge at Lake Louise, The Longhorn Saloon in Cantwell,
The Totem in Healy, The Alpine Inn in Sutton, The Caboose Lounge in Palmer,
The Talkeetna Bluegrass Festival, and The Alaska State Fair.
 
 
James Spradlin
Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter/Harmonica/
percussionist/lap steel/mandolin
James grew up in Alaska, and has been playing
with rock bands since the early 1980’s. From
soulful blues to searing rock leads,James can
play any style of music! He has also been an
instrument repairman specializing in electric and
acousitc guitars for more than 20 years. In fact,
he met his wife when she brought her guitar into
the store where he was working!
 
Missy Spradlin
Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter/flutist/
percussionist
Missy grew up in Middleton, Wisconsin,
and she began singing as soon as she
could talk! She started playing the flute
when she was ten years old, and she
picked up the guitar later on. After graduating
from the University of Wisconsin, in May
of 1991,with a bachelor’s degeree in
elementary education, Missy “ran away"
to Alaska, to spend the summer in
Denali National Park. She ended up
staying in Alaska permanently, where
she met her husband,James Spradlin.
 
Missy has played at various places in the
Anchorage area including,Border’s Books
& Music,The Snow City Cafe,and The Fairview
Inn inTalkeetna. She has also played at
the Fairbanks Summer Music Festival,
and at the Mckinley Music Festival in Cantwell.
  

 

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