Dimestore Prophets at the Niner
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Head over to the 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave., for a special show featuring the Dimestore Prophets, a three-piece groove, rock and reggae band …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Head over to the 219 Lounge, 219 N. First Ave., for a special show featuring the Dimestore Prophets, a three-piece groove, rock and reggae band …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
A couple years back, a friend called and asked if I could help a band traveling through town find a last-minute gig. My band, Harold’s …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For Spokane singer-songwriter Brian Stai, his latest album, “Your Dreams,” was very much a dream come true. Not only did he record with renowned producer …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
For comedian Lonnie Bruhn, there are no topics too taboo to include in his act – except politics, which he claims aren’t taboo, but “too …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There are some things that just belong together. Peanut butter and jelly. Biscuits and gravy. Beer and skiing.
Regarding the latter, the 219 Lounge is …
By Jodi Rawson
Reader Contributor
In the wake of the recent fliers distributed around Sandpoint, I asked comedian Nathan Brannon about what he thought about the contents which stated: “Negroids …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
Despite Sandpoint’s reputation as a strong performing arts community, stand-up comedy is a rarity in the local nightlife. Mel Dick, owner of the 219 Lounge, …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The times they are a-changin’. Two of Sandpoint’s most popular downtown bars have announced they are officially going smoke-free as of Dec. 5, 2016. Believe …
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 …
By Cameron Barnes
Reader Staff
If you haven’t heard Sandpoint’s own Still Tipsy and the Hangovers you haven’t made the most of the local bar scene. Either that, or you …
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