Saluting the jazz of Gerry
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
As a young boy in the 1930s, Gerry Mulligan fell in love with the sound of big band jazz. He pursued music in high school, …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
As a young boy in the 1930s, Gerry Mulligan fell in love with the sound of big band jazz. He pursued music in high school, …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Raised on a heavy diet of G-rated Christian tunes, James Bauscher knew there was “something more out there.” His hunch was confirmed when in fifth …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Working toward its mission to help local artists broaden their reach, the Pend Oreille Arts Council is again facilitating the Northern Stars Rising competition — …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Whether you’re planning to celebrate all the great things the past decade brought you or toast leaving it behind, Sandpoint has a New Year’s Eve …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
Fans of Sadie Sicilia are in for a treat as the vivacious singer-songwriter performs in two bands Friday, Dec. 27 at the Heartwood Center: Queen …
By Lyndsie Kiebert
Reader Staff
People post ads to Craigslist for any number of reasons: to find roommates, sell a dishwasher, buy a car.
Matt Demarais posted an ad to …
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
It’s clear from watching and listening to Ben Klein and the Rocketeers that this band truly enjoys what it does on stage. The sextuplet, comprised …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Every summit needs ambassadors and, look as you might, you’re not likely to find better artists to represent the beauty, complexity and possibilities of the …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
Celtic interpretations of Christmas tunes have become a staple of holiday season playlists, but rarely are they performed with the sheer talent, pedigree and affinity …
By Zach Hagadone
Reader Staff
The first time Ali Baranski experienced The Festival at Sandpoint, much less Sandpoint itself, she was crossing the Long Bridge to attend a Michael Franti …
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