An interview with: Phillip Phillips
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Phillip Phillips came onto the music scene after winning “American Idol” in 2012, and has since recorded three albums, the latest being “Collateral” in January …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Phillip Phillips came onto the music scene after winning “American Idol” in 2012, and has since recorded three albums, the latest being “Collateral” in January …
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint revealed its poster art Wednesday night in a traditional ceremony that sets the tone for the fun to come.
Festival officials …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
If you were alive in the ‘90s, or if you are currently living and breathing, you’ve probably heard of a little band called Sublime. The …
By David Phillips
Reader Contributor
Editor’s Note: This op-ed is in response to a news story the Reader wrote about the Festival at Sandpoint ending their “number line” system and …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Sunday was Easter, April Fool’s Day and the earliest the Festival at Sandpoint has ever released their summer concert series lineup — so you could …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint announced Wednesday that it was doing away with the “number line” system it has used for the past decade, replacing it …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint’s annual meeting is set for 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Pend d’Oreille Winery. There will be a Sip n’ …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Yearning for a little live music in your life? Have no fear: Early Bird Season Passes go on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday morning, Oct. …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When the opening guitar riff rings out for “Bad to the Bone,” followed by a strong kickdrum snap at the Festival at Sandpoint on Saturday …
By Marcia Pilgeram
Reader Food Columnist
With food offerings as eclectic as the entertainment line-up, you’re going to find some great epicurean pleasures on Festival Street.
Not only is the …
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