A Few Thoughts… On Pythagoras’ ‘music of the spheres’
By Sandy Compton Reader Columnist Once upon a time, long, long ago — at least a decade, maybe more — I was enlisted by a couple of teachers from a local school to help...
Category: Music
Schweitzer FallFest celebrates 30 years
By Ben Olson Reader Staff A lot has changed on Schweitzer Mountain since 1993, but one can always count on the annual end of the summer season soiree known as FallFest. One part beer...
Punk’s not dead it’s just a millennial
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff Pop-punk royalty Green Day has come out with a pile of Dookie merchandise in honor of the seminal album’s upcoming 30th anniversary in February 2024. Commemorative dog bowls and...
Born into the bluegrass tradition
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Brothers Ronnie and Rob McCoury were literally born into the bluegrass tradition. Their father, Del, is among the most influential musicians in the bluegrass genre, with his famed Del...
Jeff Crosby Band to play The Hive
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Hailing from a small mountain town outside of McCall, Jeff Crosby is no stranger to Idaho living. For the first time in almost a decade, The Jeff Crosby Band...
A recap of the 2023 Festival at Sandpoint
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For two weeks every summer, the Festival at Sandpoint builds a small village at War Memorial Field and hosts the biggest musical concerts in Sandpoint, only to break it...
Meet conductor Shira Samuels-Shragg at P.O. Winery’s next sip-and-shop event
By Reader Staff The Music Conservatory of Sandpoint has hosted international and guest conductors since 2012 as part of its annual Music Matters! Summer Academy Youth Orchestra and Music Without Borders initiative. This...
SledFest music lineup announced
By Reader Staff Kaniksu Land Trust’s highly anticipated SledFest is just around the corner, and the entire community is invited to join together for a day of music, dance and unforgettable memories. Taking place...
Sandpoint area children hit the high notes at free music camp
By Rick Reed Reader Contributor Forty-two children enrolled for the free music camp run by the all-volunteer organization Music Bridges Borders and hosted July 17-20 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...
Festival lineup — Week 2
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff The 40th Annual Festival at Sandpoint opened with a bang — a firework show seen for miles. Now, the second week kicks off Thursday, Aug. 3 with five more...
