A bygone age of music
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When Sandpoint musician Patrice Webb was growing up, her father played piano in speakeasies during the Prohibition.
“My grandma used to make moonshine in the …
Category: Music
The Empty Pockets come to Bonners Ferry
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
When musicians are asked to describe their band’s sound, some answers come to be expected. They might list their influences, maybe some genres they like …
Budwig, Landis to play concert above Evans Bros.
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Local music fans have something special waiting for them this weekend when Bart Budwig rolls into town.
The Inland Northwest singer-songwriter is known for his …
‘Chasing that magic moment’
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The bands Mattox Farm Productions brings to town usually have a few things in common: they’re normally an Americana-based band, they’re often nationally touring and …
Everything you need to know about St. Patrick’s Day weekend
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
St. Patrick’s Day may not be until Sunday, but Sandpoint has no shortage of events happening all weekend. Some might require wearing green, some don’t, …
Celebrating community with a Celtic touch
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
The Memorial Community Center in Hope wears many hats.
For one, it’s the home of the Hope Preschool, attended by both Hope and Clark Fork …
Fingerpickin’ good
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Music is often meant to tell a story.
Regardless of genre, musicians are storytellers in their own right, taking listeners on a journey through time …
Get your rock on at the Eagles this weekend
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
To those about to rock, we salute you.
Three high-energy rock bands will be playing a special show at the Eagles Lodge Saturday, Feb. 23. …
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Community Calendars
Coming up this week! Don’t miss the Sandpoint Winter Carnival, the Heart Ball, Low Bar Chorale, and more! See the full list of events in the Community Calendars:
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Sandpoint in Pictures
Filmmaker Jimmy Matlosz of the Idaho Film Company has made a series of mini documentaries about influential Sandpoint locals, including the late Dann Hall and Erik Daarstad as well as icons Diane Michaels and Dan Shook. He is currently working on a series of interviews connected to the history of the Panida Theater. Jimmy is a 30-year veteran filmmaker who’s work can be seen at dpmatlosz.com.
