Touring funk, psych jam band to play 219 Lounge
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the world of live music, there are occasionally bands that stand apart from the rest. Instead of playing the same set over and over …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
In the world of live music, there are occasionally bands that stand apart from the rest. Instead of playing the same set over and over …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are few better ways to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the repeal of the Prohibition than hanging out at one of the oldest bars …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Whether it was the high fashion, the roaring lifestyle or the suggestion of socially acceptable naughtiness, the Prohibition Era continues to fascinate us a century …
There are a number of Sandpoint bands that play the hits of the 1960s and ‘70s, but only a handful have the spirit and heart of Big Phatty and the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
The room is dark, the pint glasses are cold and the music — it’s loud.
Every manner of flannel, sneaker and party dress populate the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Governor Brad Little will hold a press conference Thursday, April 30 at 11 a.m. Mountain Time to share protocol for Stage 1 of his Idaho …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Restaurants and bars in Sandpoint are facing a stark new reality under the new guidelines recently issued by the Trump administration to help stop the …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Raised on a heavy diet of G-rated Christian tunes, James Bauscher knew there was “something more out there.” His hunch was confirmed when in fifth …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
A trio of comics are coming to the 219 Lounge for a must-see show Saturday, Dec. 7.
Top of the bill is Seattleite Nate Jackson, …
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