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There's a lot of great local music in Fairbanks, which I hope to feature here often.

First off is a song I heard performed by Solstice Complex a few weeks ago called "Fairbanks Girls." Judging by the enthusiasm of several little girls dancing in front of the stage at College Coffeehouse, the song strikes a chord with its subject matter. It was written by T.J. O'Donnell -- (who also coined the term "Fanchorage" to describe the box store developments off the Johansen Expressway.)

Here are some of the lyrics, courtesy of Subarctic Mama:

"Fairbanks girls, don’t need the sun to wake up Fairbanks girls, knit their own hats Fairbanks girls, don’t put on any make-up Fairbanks girls, I like them like that. "

To hear the song, go to Solstice Complex's Web site or catch them at College Coffeehouse or elsewhere around town.