Island time
By Zach Hagadone Reader Staff Like any good obsession, Charity Luthy’s affinity for mid-century art and aesthetics started randomly and quickly grew out of all proportion. “I got really into the 1950s vintage look...
Category: Music
Blues on the mountain
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff Nothing says North Idaho like an off-grid hootenanny celebrating music and community. Even better if it happens every year, and Billy Mullaley has accomplished just that with Panhandle Bluesfest,...
Trout & About Festival
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The Panhandle Chapter of Trout Unlimited will bring two live music performances Saturday, Aug. 31 to Matchwood Brewing — both in the name of protecting bull trout. Shakewell and...
Bandwagon: LDW performing Talking Heads, Aug. 24, The Hive
You may ask yourself, “Why did I miss LDW performing Talking Heads the last time they played at The Hive?” If so, you’re in luck, because the Portland, Ore.-based seven-piece is bringing its homage...
Bandwagon: The Hooten Hallers, Aug. 24, Matchwood Brewing
This trio’s outward appearance does nothing to prepare listeners for the hard-hitting sonic experience to come. John Randall’s self-described “demonically-tinged” vocals are wildly powerful. Combined with Andy Rehm’s rock ’n’ roll drumming and Kellie...
Fast Heart Mart: Punk grass for the people
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Origins stories are always fascinating. Martin Stamper was born with a condition that makes his heart beat so fast it doesn’t pump blood, causing him to pass out from...
Bountiful Bonner County
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff The 2019 Bonner County Fair theme — “Bounty of the County” — doesn’t only refer to the gigantic zucchini fairgoers are sure to see Wednesday, Aug. 21-Saturday, Aug. 24....
Bandwagon: Lucas Brookbank Brown, Aug. 17, Utara Brewing Co.
The connection between Spokane folk artist Lucas Brookbank Brown and his Gibson Songwriter Deluxe is apparent, both audibly and visibly. In an interview with Spokane-based Dankofish Productions posted to YouTube in 2018, Brown said...
Bandwagon: Super Diamond Tribute Band, Aug. 16, The Hive
Bust out your sequin jumpsuits and get ready, a Neil Diamond tribute band is descending on The Hive. San Francisco-based band Super Diamond will play all of Diamond’s timeless classics, including “Sweet Caroline,” “Cherry...
Sandpoint Summer Series: Jocelyn & Chris Arndt
By Lyndsie Kiebert Reader Staff For rockstars, sister-brother duo Jocelyn and Chris Arndt are a couple of “huge dorks.” Those were Jocelyn’s words, as the pair spoke with the Reader in a recent phone...
