Don’t get lost at Lost in the ’50s
By Reader Staff
Sandpoint is about to be abuzz with locals and tourists alike swarming downtown for the annual Lost in the ’50s celebrations Thursday, May 15-Saturday, May 17. See …
By Reader Staff
Sandpoint is about to be abuzz with locals and tourists alike swarming downtown for the annual Lost in the ’50s celebrations Thursday, May 15-Saturday, May 17. See …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
When it comes to storytelling in the form of song, there are few folk singers in the region who do as good a job as …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It’ll be a two-for-one deal Friday, April 25, when The Dead & Down and Babes in Canyon take the stage at The Hive (207 N. …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
There’s an old adage that goes something like, “If you’re going to be a bear, be a grizzly.” A musical equivalent of that statement would …
By Reader Staff
With numerous No. 1 singles and albums, a half dozen Grammys, five American Music Awards and over 100 million records sold, the Eagles were a musical force …
By Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint announced another act for its 2025 summer concert series: Third Eye Blind will play under the lights on Sunday, July 27.
Since 1997, …
By Reader Staff
Anna Tivel is a name that resonates deeply within the folk and indie music scenes. Hailing from the Pacific Northwest, Tivel has carved out a unique space …
By Reader Staff
The Festival at Sandpoint recently released another lineup announcement with Neon Trees set to play Thursday, July 24, with tickets on sale for $55.50. Member pre-sale tickets …
By Reader Staff
The ’90s will come alive at the Festival at Sandpoint on Saturday, July 26 with three popular bands hitting the main stage: Toad the Wet Sprocket, Semisonic …
By Reader Staff
The Hive is throwing down with a smorgasbord of live music this weekend.
First up, electronic power trio Yak Attack will join forces with funk-driven fusion band …
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