It’s been 32 years since Eichardt’s Pub first flipped on the open sign and poured its first pint. A lot of good times — and great beer — has flowed since.
Eichardt’s will throw a weeklong celebration to mark its 32nd anniversary, with owner and publican Jeff Nizzoli inviting a handful of regional bands to play on the iconic little stage at 212 Cedar St., in downtown Sandpoint.
The fun kicks off Friday, April 24 with a ticketed show with Bozeman, Mont. singer-songwriter Madeline Hawthorne. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9:30 p.m.
The multi-instrumentalist writes and performs the kind of music that instantly makes you want to hit the road for a cross-country trek. She mixes elements from Americana, roots, folk and rock to serve an entertaining live show.
Hawthorne has shared the stage with notable names such as Jason Isbell, John Craigie and Nathaniel Rateliff, and played festivals all across the West, including Treefort, Americanafest, WinterWonderGrass and Park City Song Summit, among others.
Her most recent studio album, Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives, was produced by Ryan Hadlock, who has cut records for the likes of Zach Bryan and The Lumineers.
Tickets are $15 for this unique, intimate show, presented by Mattox Farm Productions. Get tickets at mattoxfarm.com. To learn more and listen to Hawthorne’s sound, go to madelinehawthorne.com.
Next on the itinerary is the pub’s actual anniversary on Wednesday, April 29. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., so come by and wish the crew another successful trip around the sun.
Cabaret Americana band Hot Damn Scandal from Bellingham. Courtesy photo
Then, mark your calendars for Thursday, April 30 for another unique experience at the pub, when Bellingham, Wash.-based cabaret Americana band Hot Damn Scandal will perform a free show starting at 8 p.m.
This group of wild songwriters mixes elements of jazz and roots folk, performing songs born from a life of travel and living on the streets.
The troupe features a variety of instrumentation, including guitar, upright bass, violin, tenor saxophone, trombone, percussion and more.
Hot Damn Scandal will get you dancing, trust us.
There is no cover, so be sure to bring a few bucks to throw in the tip jar.
Finally, the anniversary week wraps up at 8 p.m. on Friday, May 1 with a rousing performance by Sandpoint’s own Nights of Neon.
Nights of Neon, from right here in Sandpoint. Courtesy photo
This high-energy five-piece plays funk and soul covers that speak to your funky soul.
We’re willing to bet this is one of those nights that Nizzoli pulls all the dining chairs out into the alley to make room for dancing.
Cheers to Eichardt’s for 32 years. Check out the pub on Instagram for more info on the upcoming festivities, or check out eichardtspub.com for all pub-related queries.
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