Portland musician will be joined by Laurie Shook of Shook Twins By Reader Staff It takes a special kind of musician to quiet a room like Alexis Mahler. Based in Portland, Ore., classically trained...
By Ben OlsonReader Staff For the past couple of decades, John Craigie has kicked around the world with his guitar and a suitcase full of songs, living the embodiment of a troubadour in every...
By Ben OlsonReader Stuff The best bands are the ones that are most difficult to categorize. On the surface, Portland, Ore.-based Fruition might seem like it would fit under the Americana umbrella, until you...
By Reader Staff The lineup for the 2026 Festival at Sandpoint’s Community Night will feature Portland, Ore.-based folk band Joseph, alongside Sydney Dale, of Coeur d’Alene, and Sandpoint local Hannah Meehan. Set for...
By Soncirey Mitchell Reader Staff There’s something for fans of every genre at the Winter Carnival’s six days of music. Here’s a run-down of each performance. Friday, Feb. 14: John Firshi at Taps Bar...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff In the early days of rock ’n’ roll, the music was born out of folk, blues and country origins to form a new sound. Bands that occupy the nebulous...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff After nearly a decade of writing music, Jacob Rountree remains committed to exploring the human condition through his craft. Rountree’s special blend of alternative folk and indie rock has...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff For such a small town, Sandpoint has always been blessed with an inordinately high number of talented musicians. One of the more prolific artists in town is Chris Paradis,...
By Ben Olson Reader Staff Those seeking a unique musical experience in Sandpoint can look no further than The Hive, which will host a special free dual show Saturday, Oct. 14 from 8-11 p.m....
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey Reader Staff In the five years since its inception, Jack Frost Fest has grown from a modest, ticketed concert event to a free, all-day celebration of music, community and, above all,...
