Profiles
Browsing: Country / Western
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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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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 [...]
Filed Under: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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Bellamy Rose Bellamy Rose blends Folk, Blues, Country, Rock, and Blue Grass to create an eclectic “fun” sound that is hard to resist. The Boise Idaho band was formed in 2007, releasing their first CD “Tracks” in 2008. They are currently in the studio working on their sophomore release “Midnight Freight”, due out in 2009. The band’s [...]
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Big Wow Band A Big Wow is what you get! From their humble beginnings as the backup band for some famous artist, this act knows how to entertain with two of the top vocalists in the northwest. Top hit songs from every decade are performed with the fun & exciting feel required to make sure everyone has a [...]
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Bill Coffey William Eugene ”Bill” Coffey, III (born January 12, 1967) is a singer, songwriter and guitar player based in Boise, ID. Bill’s songs swerve from upbeat, jangly country pop to the darker, lonesomer side of Americana and tell the stories of the real West. With vocals that are heartfelt and direct, set against instrumentation firmly rooted [...]
Filed Under: Country / Western, Rock / Alternative
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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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk, Blues, 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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Bukkit Bukkit is a mix of Punk/Funk/Blues/Rock/Reggae/Country. Bukkit got together in the winter of 2007, With 50 shows under their belt, their stage show is amazing. Bukkits vision is to play music that most people can relate to. About drinking, having fun, the working man. Relationships with life and love.
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Carol Raye Carol Raye was born and raised near Des Moines, Iowa. By age 13, she found some bebop recordings and began a love affair with jazz. A year later, Carol was “discovered” by the Valley High School vocal director and was blessed with four years of classical voice lessons and active performance. Opportunity knocked again with [...]
Filed Under: Country / Western, Blues, Jazz / Contemporary
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Gizzard Stone Ryan Wissinger has been a solo performer for 13 years now and is a graduate of the McNally Smith College of Music. After several years off, he is back on the scene and was featured this summer on Idaho Public Radio’s, Music From Stanley. He plays six- and twelve-string acoustic guitars, as well as the [...]
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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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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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 [...]
Filed Under: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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John Cazan Versatile is the best way to describe John Cazan’s musical ability. He’s all over the map, literally. Growing up listening to a blend of Pop, Classical and Motown radio he began playing drums and five years later heard Eric Clapton play the blues. Thus began a relationship with the guitar involving all the styles; rock, [...]
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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 [...]
Filed Under: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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Jupiter Holiday Freedom from false boundaries of genre, Jupiter Holiday explodes as a volcano of sound spewing molten lava over high peaks and through low valleys, resulting in the delicate balance between beauty and mayhem
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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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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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk, Rock / Alternative
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Moonshine & Mayhem Moonshine & Mayhem was created by a group of close friends with a single goal in mind…to create high energy country music! The music that we play is expanding daily, and our new lead female vocalist brings an incredible stage presence, combined with powerful vocals that get people out on the dance floor.
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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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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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
Filed Under: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk
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Poke Poke has a river of songs deep and wide … country, hillbilly, rockabilly, polka, surf, rock, and more. Every song is unique, upbeat, entertaining, and for all ages.
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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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Covers, Jazz / Contemporary, Other, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative
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RIFF RAFF Riff Raff is a rockin’ act that’s been giggin around The Treasure Valley and beautiful McCall for six years now. All members are seasoned pros. They are a variety band that plays all your rock and dance and party favorites!
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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 Country Club The Country Club is a Boise trio that has played and been played. Come hear and see them as they make music for dancing, drinking, and listening to.
Filed Under: Country / Western, Other
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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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The Neil Nelson Band The Neil Nelson Band is a local group that performs both original and cover tunes of the Classic Country genre. Based around the original tunes of Neil Nelson, the NNB released its third CD entitled Just A Minute Ago at the Idaho Botanical Gardens Show July 14th 2011. The NNB was formed in 2007 with [...]
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The Rizing Tide The Rizing Tide, based out of Eagle/Boise, Idaho, is a professional solution to your live music needs. The Rizing Tide plays original music, as well as countless great covers. They are capable of playing 3 reggae dance party sets, or 3 country rock sets, but their favorite is their unique blend of the two.
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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: Country / Western, Acoustic / Folk, Covers
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