Give the gift of music this year
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Sometimes, while filling out the calendar page each week, I am astounded at the amount of amazing musicians we have here in Sandpoint. More often than not, at a...
Category: Music
Shook Twins return for ‘Giving Thanks’ show
By Ben Olson Reader Staff If you live in North Idaho and haven’t seen a Shook Twins show, you might want to get your head examined. Over the years, we’ve watched these Sandpoint darlings...
Fall Serenade provides sweet support for Music Conservatory
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff It’s easy to see the sense in supporting local music for its own sake, but the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint still aims to sweeten the deal. This year’s Fall...
Andy Hackbarth Band returns to Sandpoint for Panida fundraiser
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Denver-based Americana singer/songwriter Andy Hackbarth and his band will return to Sandpoint for a special performance at the Panida Theater on Friday, Nov. 11. The show will be part...
Down on the neckbone circuit
By Ben Olson Reader Staff I first heard the term “neckbone circuit” from local musician “Neighbor” John Kelley. Neighbor is known all over North Idaho and Montana for the badass blues he brings to...
Perla Batalla’s
By Ben Olson Reader Staff When it comes to musical street cred, Perla Batalla has got it covered. Not only did she cut her teeth as a backup singer for the prolific and legendary...
KRFY holds annual online auction
By Cameron Barnes Reader Staff Panhandle KRFY 88.5 radio station is a cherished commercial-free institution in Sandpoint, and community members have come to rely on it. Aside from being a community-minded forum, it’s also...
Look out, it’s the Flying Mammals!
By Cameron Barnes Reader Staff Hometown hero band Flying Mammals is certainly on the up-and-up with their soon-to-be-released album “Vier.” Meaning the number four in German, this album title marks the band’s fourth release....
Troubadour ‘Whetherman’ to play at 219
By Cameron Rasmusson Reader Staff Inspiration came in an unexpected form to Americana musician Nicholas Williams when choosing a stage name. As he considered various options, he re-encountered a cherished book from his childhood:...
A man of the seasons:
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Inspiration can be found anywhere, but for acclaimed pianist George Winston, the changing seasons of his native Montana sparked a creative inspiration that has followed him over the past...
