Profiles
Browsing: Acoustic / Folk
A Tasty Jamm Formed in late 2009, we consider ourselves more of a ”remake” band than a cover band that likes to put our own spin on songs to make them ”Tasty”. Mostly 70’s/80’s/90’s set lists, but we delve into other decades as well. We do a few sweet medleys and versions of familiar songs you won’t hear [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Covers
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a.k.a. Belle Americana/folk/Alt.country and a few obscurities from the past 60 years, give or take a year or two. Original music and lyrics written by Catherine Merrick (who some Boiseans may remember as Cathe-BSide), the band also comprises of Sam Merrick (Hillfolk Noir, The Nymphs, Juan Fangio) on guitar, Todd Chavez (Ned Evett, Bill Coffey, Draw) on [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Country / Western
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Andrew Jameson Though in his mid twenties, this young man has already played shows across two hemispheres and in a war zone. While not dodging bullets and working on military aircraft, active duty airmen Andrew Jameson fuses the heart of southern rock with the style and attitude of alternative into a style that must be heard to [...]
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Andy Byron and the Lost River Band After a detour away from music for over 20 years, in 2007 I released my first CD of original material called, “SOMEWHERE OR NOWHERE.” The music delivers upbeat country to acoustic folk to driving country-rock with focus on meaningful lyrics. One track, “FORTY MILES TO SAN ANTONE,” spent 12 weeks during the Spring and Summer [...]
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Associates Associates (no “the”) is a long-running project started by Jase Wills in 1998. Pulling influence from bands like Tool, Alice In Chains, Queens of the Stone Age, and Helmet, Associates pays homage with a sarcastic smirk while delivering an extremely energetic show.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Metal / Punk, Rock / Alternative
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Audra Connelly I am a native Idahoan, folksinger/songwriter. I have been playing and studying music since the age of four. My debut album will be released in August of 2009. I love supporting and being a part of the local music scene in Boise.
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Besides Daniel Besides Daniel is an indie-folk band from Atlanta. Aiming to inspire beauty, truth, and creativity, Besides Daniel writes songs about love, faith, daydreams, and adventure. These songs may reflect the musical influences of Bob Dylan, Iron & Wine, Pedro the Lion, Sufjan Stevens and Conor Oberst. The members of Besides Daniel are singer-songwriter Danny Brewer [...]
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Bill Waugh He is a singer-songwriter with his own image, influenced by Rock, Metal, and Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor. With dark clothing, eyeliner and black acoustic guitar played through an all tube half stack, it looks like a front man just stepped off a stage set for a rock band. That’s exactly what he did…
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Blaze and Kelly Singer /songwriter, Niccole Blaze and her bassist, Mo Kelly draw an audience with their compelling lyrics and angelic harmonies that audiences’ say “open your heart and tear it apart at the same time.” With influences ranging from Bonnie Raitt to the Indigo Girls, they are known for their comic banter both on and off the [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Jazz / Contemporary, Rock / Alternative
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Brian T. Cox Providing singing telegrams as a ’black-leather’ Elvis, a pink-haired Rocker (stuck in the 80s) a country star and a stylish crooner (aka: Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, etc.) With a vast knowledge of music for young and old, an inventive songwriting skill and a quick wit, Brian knows just how to make a surprise telegram a [...]
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Carter Freeman The artist was born in the deep south and gained an early appreciation for the wonderful old acoustic Blues, Folk, Bluegrass, and Jazz recordings. His clear timing and skill is demonstrated an appreciation for the genres. Carter has performed throughout the Northwest and has been seen regularly in Union County. He has also performed venues [...]
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Dan Costello Blending classical, bluegrass, progressive rock, jazz, and folk into one personal style may be difficult, even hazardous, but singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan Costello is up to the challenge. His performance experience ranges from hard rock bands to jazz ensembles to medieval instrumental troupes. He earned a Bachelor of Music degree in classical guitar from Boise [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Jazz / Contemporary, Rock / Alternative
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Faux Bois Faux Bois (formerly mayerforceone), began in Brooklyn, NY 2000 as a bedroom folk project. Every once in a while Brian Mayer, the chief songwriter, would venture out of the shotgun apartment and perform at clubs or street corners. After moving to Boise in 2001 mayerforceone added members and underwent many changes. In 2007, mayerforceone began [...]
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HarpersmanSinger-Songwriter of Alt-Folk Rock music blending British and US (American) styles.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Rock / Alternative
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HarpersMan HarpersMan: Brit/US melodic blend of folk, pop ’n’ rock. Boise, ID, 83716
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Hecktor Pecktor Hecktor Pecktor is an Americana Jam Band based in Boise, ID. The band features the original tunes and father/son harmonies of Karl and Brian Peck with Larry Miller playing lead guitar. Brian Peck: Son of Karl Peck. Was born in Weiser, ID and played in the band Smooth Audio Flow (SAF) in the mid-90s. Brian [...]
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High Desert Band If you like toe-tapping acoustic music with an old-time flavor, you’ll love the High Desert Band from Idaho’s Treasure Valley. They play music ranging from songs that were heard on the American frontier to modern folk and bluegrass, along with a big helping of their own original songs. The group consists of lead singer Randy [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Country / Western
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Hillfolk Noir Hillfolk Noir
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Hokum Hi-Flyers We play Appalachian old-time mountain music, as well as other forms of unplugged 1920s/30s American roots music (Cajun, swing, traditional country). High-energy fiddle tunes will get you on your feet and hollerin’ at the rafters. Come chase away recession-era blues at our monthly concerts and square dances at the Linen Building in downtown Boise (1402 [...]
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Innocent Man Since 2008, Innocent Man has played their unique brand of rock and roll throughout Idaho, Oregon, and Nevada to fans of all ages. As a six piece group, Innocent Man’s sound incorporates elements of rock, jazz, bluegrass, and funk highlighted by soulful vocal harmonies and raging guitar solos. With a deep catalog of original music, [...]
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Interstate Interstate is a pure product of the northwest’s music community. We are a collaboration of many different styles of music, in an effort to write and play the songs we have always wanted to hear
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Rock / Alternative
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Jan Summerhays I write music, I play it for people.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Bands
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Johann Helton Johann Helton is a composer/guitarist/bassist and engineer residing in Boise, Idaho. In a distinct and varied career spanning more than three decades he has established himself as a musician respected by audiences and peers alike. The Idaho Statesman has described him as “…one of the area’s long-loved guitarists”. He performs widely as a solo artist [...]
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Johnny Shoes Johnny is a guitar and mandolin picker and singer/songwriter from Boise, Idaho. Born in Brooklyn, NY, his journey from there to Idaho provided ample source material for songs and stories which he started putting on paper in the last three years. After running Boise’s local guitar shop for 26 years as well as playing solo [...]
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Jonathan Mansfield http://www.myspace.com/jonathanmansfield
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Jonathan Warren and the Billygoats It’s a goat chewing on a can, it’s a cat scratching at your door, it’s barefoot, hollerin’ foot stomping music that makes you want to eat a biscuit. It’s music that makes you jump up and down, and wake up humming in the morning. It’s tunes that stick in your head, and you need surgical [...]
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King Cotton KING COTTON originally formed in 2006 under the moniker: Billy G. Camp Band. Upon the release of their first CD, “Don’t Stop the Carnival”, this Boise-based act became a regional favorite, playing to audiences at numerous venues and festivals throughout Idaho and Oregon. After several line-up changes this past year, KING COTTON has begun recording [...]
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Lee Penn Sky It was a cold January day on a remote highway in Idaho. A young man stopped to help other travelers who were trapped in an overturned truck. As the man was working to rescue them, another car skidded off the road and struck him at highway speed. That man was Lee Penn Sky.
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Matt Hopper “Matt Hopper is a monster rock n roll front man who writes brilliantly crafted pop tunes. He has the catalogue, persistence and the stage presence to be the next big thing in pop musics re-birth of the singer/songwriter genre. He’s already proven he’s among the best of his class.” – Summit Daily News
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Country / Western, Rock / Alternative
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Michael Blumenstein (Bloom) Michael Blumenstein plays both electric and acoustic guitar backed by a loop station with backing tracks and carefully arranged drum beats. A one man band in a box. Largely influenced by his hero’s in the jam, rock and 80’s alternative genre; bands like The Grateful Dead, Moses Guest, Ryan Adams, Billy Bragg, The Smith’s are [...]
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MOSTECELO Mostecelo is the darkly comic, and often serious, cross cultural musical project of J. Rebeca Suarez. Subtly using black humour, she sets biting lyrics to music that is modern, yet classicly rich. She hauntingly chronicles all the horrible, absurd, and wonderful things that happen in life with an ironic sense of comfort.
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Nancy Kelly Nancy Kelly Music resonates with layers of Piano Folk, Jazz whispers and Classical surprises. Nancy has enjoyed playing her music in local venues since 1998 – coffee houses, stores, art galleries, parks events and festivals. Honing her singer-songwriter craft since age 17, she has documented her life in songs, reflecting her current phase. Hints of [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Jazz / Contemporary
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Naomi Psalm & Blue Cinema Singer/songwriter Naomi Psalm from Florida began her music career at the age of 19. She traveled to over 30 countries doing volunteer work involving music. She has been compared to the likes of Sheryl Crow, Sarah Mclachlan and Natalie Merchant. Her lyrical content is relate-able, deep and contemplative. You will no doubt attach yourself to [...]
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Nate Fowler With his new 6 song EP it is clear to feel the maturity that Nate Fowler has gained through his song writing and performance in the past 3 years. Recorded at The Mix House Studio in Boise, ID Fowler had the opportunity to experience working with great musicians such as Dave Goetter, who also co-produced [...]
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Old Death WhisperOld Death Whisper is a cocktail of dirty western roots music and country tinged parlor tunes that spike raw rebellion into the veins of American music with the dust of the Idaho back roads.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Country / Western
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Out of Order Out of Order possesses a unique blend of talent, dynamic chemistry and a love of diverse music genres. With their passion for music as a cornerstone, this energetic group produces an acoustic blend of bluegrass, folk, Americana, swing and Texas fiddle. Over 100 years of musical experience
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Possum Livin Possum Livin is a Boise, Idaho based string band bringing you the tunes you love and originals you’re sure to. Possum Livin isn’t just a band it’s a lifestyle. When you are fed up with the man and livin off the land, that’s Possum Livin. When your whiskey’s taxed more than a new car and [...]
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Randy McCluskey Please visit website:
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Jazz / Contemporary, Other, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative
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Red and Gray For almost 10 years RED & GRAY has been performing acoustic Blues and original music in the Southern Idaho area. Three seasoned lead vocalist/songwriters make for endless varieties of tunes and words. They also play traditional Blues with respect for the roots of the genre.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Blues
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Rochelle Smith Rochelle is a Boise singer/songwriter who plays acoustic and electric guitar, bass, mandolin, cajon, and djembe drum.
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Scott Wallenberg & The Acoustaholics Scott Wallenberg has been performing in Boise for 4 years as a solo artist and fronting both his electric band The Blues Addicts as well as the Acoustaholics.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Blues
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Shakin’ not Stirred A Boise-based acoustic Americana band that delivers a tasty concoction of original folk, swing, jazz, and soul-full music, with the occasional rearranged cover for a fresh and unique sound. Michelle Coleman, Daniel Reed and Dominique Tardif provide three-part vocal harmonies and along with Andy Pendley support the songs with an assortment of guitars, mandolin and [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Jazz / Contemporary
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Sorry Isn’t Over I started Sorry Isn’t Over as a means of getting though a lot of crap that was going on in my life.
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Steve Eaton Steve Eaton is a singer/songwriter/jazz player. He has written songs for The Carpenters, Art Garfunkel, The Rightous Brothers and Lee Greenwood. He has been nominated twice for an Emmy for songs he wrote for PBS Specials. Steve was a former member of Paul Revere and the Raiders.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Jazz / Contemporary
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Storie Grubb and the Holy Wars Some would say…Neil young meets the Pixies, with a theatrical edge. Storie Grubb and the Holy Wars is not so much a band as a project, integrating art work and stage esthetics. Their lyrically driven songs will both tug at your heart and make you wanna dance while wondering, ”what have I done with my [...]
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The Acoustic Cats We are a duo acoustic group from Boise Idaho with an eclectic set of original and covers. Our references include Music of the Vine in Caldwell, Goddess fest, Hyde Park Street fair.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Covers
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The Bourbon Dogs The Bourbon Dogs are a two (occasionally three)-piece acoustic band out of Boise Idaho that plays their own slightly modified (warped?) versions of rock, country, and alternative music. The music we play is all the stuff that we love, music that should make you tap your foot & nod your head if not sing along, [...]
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The Cowbelles “Gotta have more Cowbelles!”
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The Jacks The Jacks were born in North Boise, Idaho in the summer of 2008. Jay R. Nelson and brother Justin were getting together often to share and play tunes they had been writing and learning. It didn’t take them long to compile enough songs to start playing out. The current trio has since evolved into a [...]
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Thomas Paul Composer, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Thomas Paul is adept in a diverse range of genres including swing, funk, country, bluegrass, lounge jazz, blues, psychedelic rock and bedroom indie-folk. Thomas joined his first band at age fourteen and since then has lent his talents to over three-dozen bands and music projects, including Bill Coffey Big Band, Mystery [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Experimental, Rock / Alternative
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Wendy MatsonWendy is a storyteller who describes universal human issues through her music. As an environmentalist, she points out the interconnectedness of all with the planet. Her music is meant to heal with lyrics are as important as the music. She covers the full range of emotions: anger, serenity, sadness, happiness, humor, and spirituality. Her repertoire [...]
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Reggae / Funk
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West of Ustick Ronnie Marler and Tim Bossart make up West of Ustick, an Acoustic Duo based in Boise Idaho. Boise ID 83704
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Willison Roos Willison Roos brings a dynamic acoustic sound to the stage. An energetic and vibrant mix of original and cover tunes are brought to life thru the rich harmonies of Jenny Willison and Matt Roos.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Country / Western, Covers
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Wilson Roberts WILSON ROBERTS is an extremely versatile and dynamic solo entertainer who has performed in 45 States and 8 Canadian Provinces. His unique style of “non stop pop” entertainment easily moves in and out of easy listening, tongue in cheek humor, up tempo classic Rock -n- Roll dance music, and high powered crowd involvement.
Filed Under: Acoustic / Folk, Blues
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Workin’ On Fire This teen (12th-Graders) alternative rock, power trio, played their first gig August 1, 2009 at The Venue. Since then they’ve recorded three CDs (EP: Exit; LP/Album: Mike Smith; LP/Album: Metaphoria). With over 150 gigs together (including in Portland, OR, and Seattle, WA) this 2011 Boise’s Got Talent Grand Champion has headlined at the CenturyLink Arena [...]
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