By Soncirey Mitchell
Reader Staff
The main stage of the fifth annual Sandpoint Pride Celebration at the Granary (513 Oak St.) will host two electrifying bands to close out the day’s festivities on Saturday, July 12. The San Carlos, Calif.-based band Thrown-Out Bones will take the stage at 6:45 p.m., followed by the beloved girl-power band Sideboob at 8:30 p.m. for one high-energy, free concert.
Anyone who’s seen Thrown-Out Bones knows the chemistry between the trio has only grown stronger during their 15 years and eight cross-country tours together. Lead singer and drummer Liliana Urbain sets the tone with her classical, smoky voice, which pairs well with the gritty, psychedelic sounds of guitarist Nick Chang and bassist Sam Miller. The trio has dubbed their sound “swanky rock.” An apt description, as their mixture of rock, blues and jazz has a surreal, flirty edge that often leans into a rich, old-style New Orleans-esque spookiness.
Thrown-Out Bones plays live. Courtesy photo.
Listen and learn more at thrownoutbones.com or visit Spotify to hear their newest EP, Matter of Chance, where the band dips into its indie-rock side. Thrown-Out Bones will perform its final song at 8:15 p.m., followed by a brief intermission when concertgoers can compete for the title of “best dressed.”
Local stars Laurie and Katelyn Shook of Shook Twins will take the stage at 8:30 p.m. with their glitter-clad cover band Sideboob, who perform funky renditions of ’90s pop songs celebrating femininity. The all-female band will feature the talents of Megan Letts, of the indie-soul band Mama Magnolia, on the keys; folk musician Kat Fountain on harmonica and vocals; Liz Chibucos, of the funk-rock band Far Out West, on lead electric guitar; techno mom-rock musician Jem Sophia on electric guitar; indie-folk artist Aviva le Fey on bass; and Andrea Murphy on drums.
Sideboob prepares for another stellar show. Courtesy photo.
“We are so excited to be a part of Sandpoint Pride,” said Katelyn Shook. “I have attended this fest every year and am blown away by the camaraderie and love I feel when I’m there in the Granary District with all these supportive and open-minded people who live in this beautiful town. It reminds me why I love it here, and shows me the best of what Sandpoint truly is.”
As always, local performers will hop on stage to join in the fun and share their takes on hits from Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, Christina Aguilera and more famous ladies. Special guests this year include Cadie Archer, Megan Turner, Keely Gray, Sarah Morgan, Sarah Edmonds, Sydney Dale, Alex Cope and the Resistance Revival Chorus.
“We’re gonna bring down the house with our woman power and these ’90s hits. Come join the ‘boobment’ — and bring your kids. We love when young people get to see our rare all-woman band!”
Visit Sideboob’s instagram for more information. For a full breakdown of Sandpoint Pride events, see Page 20.
