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 based in central Washington....
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Don’t miss Joseph Hein Band tonight at the Niner
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 IGA, was playing at...
219 to host Spokane folk singer Brian Stai
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 Doug Williams, best known...
Live Comedy show at 219 promises hearty laughs
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 boring.” For the upcoming...
Drink beer, win a pair of skis
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 launching a promotion during...
219 Lounge presents live comedy show
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 are not fully human.”...
Dive Bar comedy tour
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, is working to change...
Smoke ‘em if you got ‘em:
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 it or not, the...
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:...
Feeling Tipsy?
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 had a few too...
