Genre

Blues, Experimental, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

• Visit Official Website
• Reverbnation

Fort Harrison

Fort Harrison is:
Carston Cutler – Guitar/Vocals
Cody Weaver -Drums/Vocals
Jesse Weidmeier – Bass
Alex Wargo – Lead Guitar
Fort Harrison is a progressive indie rock band from Boise, Idaho. The music is written with complex timing and technical ability in mind. The focus is to remain simple enough to engage any listener. Their latest demo “Drifter” is to be followed up with a full length album. Fort Harrison is known for powerful vocal harmonies, meandering bass lines, nimble drum fills and well placed solos.
A review from local Boise writer known as
Here Comes the Dumptruck:
“…Fort Harrison played next. I’ve known of this group for a while, but this was my first time seeing them. They made quite a first impression: gritty, raspy vocals and harshly elegant guitar fused with sly basslines and nimble, hard-hitting drums. Their reggae groove was no less impressive than their metal barrage, and their throat-shredding shouts didn’t conceal how catchy their tunes were. They got some well-earned whoops and cheers from the audience.”

Genre

Experimental, Metal / Punk, Other, Rock / Alternative

• Reverbnation

Ghostbox

Ghostbox was formed in the spring of 2013, originally as a 4pc. Jason, lead vox and guitar, has played guitar for 25 yrs, being influenced heavily at a young age by such artists as David Gilmour, Jimi Hendrix, and Jethro Tull. Prior to Ghostbox, Jason played in the short lived band She Loves Violence. Steve, bass and backing vocals, is a bit of a Boise legend….like bigfoot haha. A “true traditional” bassist with influences from all genres, from pop to metal. Steve has lent his talents to such bands as Basement, Brawl, Evologic, The October Tree, and big name Boises, Malachi. Steve currently pulls “double duty” in both Ghostbox and Malachi. Mychal, our beloved drummer. Mychal truly was the one that finally brought it all together. Mychal can play any style and any tempo that is required. Mychal and Steve played together in the band Basement before he moved on to more of a punk style genre with a band The Scurvy Bastards. Ghostbox has a very unique “multi-genre” feel, all the time keeping it dark and melodic. Ghostbox recorded a “rough demo” of 3 songs in December of 2013 and is looking forward to recording a full length in the spring of 2014. Ghostbox looks forward to seeing and playing for you.

Genre

Country / Western, Jazz / Contemporary, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

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 electric guitar and harmonica. Ben Brault is arguably one of Idaho’s fastest rising musicians. Playing regularly with the Jeremiah James Gang (Idaho’s top selling artist), his drumming has been an integral part of their success, and his young and incredible talent has taken him far in a short time. Rob Hill is one of Idaho’s hardest working musicians, playing with up to 4 or 5 different bands in any given week. While he is highly sought after, both as a musician and a teacher, his favorite band to play with (out of the many he has to chose from) is Gizzard Stone. He is, without a doubt, one of the best bass players in Idaho. Bernie Reilly, the front man and chief influence of Gizzard Stone, has been a professional musician for over twenty years. He has played successfully on both coasts (NYC & LA) as well as Europe. He has managed to release four albums, as well as sharing songwriting credits with national act, Michele Branch, and even appeared on Jay Leno’s Tonight Show with her. He is the consummate “Swiss Army Musician” and plays the violin, mandolin, guitar, cello, drums, and piano, all with a more than impressive skill level. Gizzard Stone is a tough band to categorize, as it plays in many genres including jazz, honky tonk, rock, reggae, country, and nearly anything else that intrigues us. It is truly a ‘box of chocolates’ type of band; you never know what you’re gonna get.

Genre

Blues, Country / Western, Experimental, Metal / Punk, Other, Rock / Alternative

• Visit Official Website
• Reverbnation
• Bandcamp
• Youtube
• Garagepunk

GORCIAS

Between a busy schedule of digging up graves, practicing black magic, and defiling musical genres the Gorcias have been on occasion known to assault groups of the living with a special blend of graveyard rock, garage horror punk, and creepabilly death surf.

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

GREAT BAIT

GREAT BAIT is a collection of multi-genre loving musicians from Tennessee, New Hampshire, Idaho, and California. What started as a casual North End garage session, has now turned into a full time gigging obsession. This 4 piece digs out everything from Johnny Cash, to The Grateful Dead, to Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons, to Townes Van Zandt, and plenty of original material.

Genre

Blues, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

Happy People

HAPPY PEOPLE IS THE BAND NAME, BUT IT ALSO DESCRIBES WHAT HAPPENS TO EVERYONE ELSE IN THE PLACE WHEREVER THIS GROUP OF FIVE FANTASTIC MUSICIANS BRINGS THEIR SIGNATURE SOUND. THE PERFECT MIX OF RHYTHMIC GROOVE, SOARING IMPROVISATION, AND JUST PLAIN FUN, HAPPY PEOPLE WILL FLAT-OUT SET YOU FREE.
HAPPY PEOPLE is guitar, sax, keys, bass and drums, not to mention three-part vocal harmony… all put together in ways that will probably blow your mind. This is real music. With influences from the nastiest funk to the rockingest rock to the smoothest jazz to the blazingest blues, these guys can make almost anybody dance and shout. Performing totally new takes on the songs you love and plenty of hooky original tunes, HAPPY PEOPLE knows how to keep a crowd… well, happy. If you want to bring some sweet new energy (not to mention some new people) to your venue, get HAPPY PEOPLE.
Lead singer and guitarist Jeff Roth is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist and performer. A music veteran of 40+ years, Jeff has written over 80 songs and has played with many musicians and bands, performing musical styles rooted in blues, jazz, classic rock and fusion. His passion is to explore and combine those musical influences and experiences into uniquely entertaining improvisational rhythms, sounds and songs.
Tenor saxophonist Phil Dean has been playing saxophone since before you were born. He actually has a degree (in temperature!) in music. This is why he’s a favorite everywhere from Texas to Berkeley. He has performed with Gene Harris at Ste. Chapelle Winery and The Idanha Hotel, on the Oregon Coast backing up Freddie Fender, in Sun Valley with Bruce Willis and the Heaters. Phil has performed with many bands in the Treasure Valley, playing anything from blues, jazz, rock and beyond.
Keyboardist Michael T. Spengler loves blues, rock and hip hop. Michael has been playing, writing and performing on guitar most of his musical career, until he recently took the piano up again. He has traveled for his former University in a music group and played with Chad Summervill in Boise. He loves getting to play out in town regularly and entertaining from his piano at home. His salt and pepper is kick ass, and his vocals are sweet as sugar.
Drummer Mike Goulder has been playing for over 25 years, the last 20 with various rock and blues bands in Boise. A love for rhythm and all things drum-related, Mike enjoys crafting beats for all types of musical genres. This guy’s crazy beats will force you to dance. Plus, he is probably the happiest.
Bassist Peter Billings thinks Boise needs way more funk, so he will probably slap you silly. With more than three decades writing songs and playing bass in original funk, rock, blues and psychedelic bands in places from Boston to San Francisco to Tokyo, he puts out an irresistible world music groove and puts the icing on the happy cake with some fine vocal harmonies.

http://www.reverbnation.com/happypeopleboise

Boise, Idaho

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Rock / Alternative

HarpersMan

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Rock / Alternative

• Visit Official Website
• Reverb Nation

Hecktor Pecktor

Hecktor Pecktor is an Americana band which is a blend of Country, Folk, Blues & Rock 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, Perry Ekker on pedal steel guitar, and Doug Grant on bass and percussion. Brian Peck (Son of Karl Peck): Born in Weiser, ID and played in the band Smooth Audio Flow (SAF) in the mid-90s. The band played primarily in Boise, ID at events such as Lollapotato, Alive After Five, and the Bite of Boise. Karl Peck: Born in Weiser, ID and played in the band The Rocky Mountain Express in the late 70s and early 80s. The band played regularly at the Copper Lounge in Weiser, ID and many other venues in the Snake River Valley and Weiser Upper Country. Karl is the son of Lloyd Jack Peck who was also a musician and played fiddle, banjo, ukulele, and harmonica. Larry Miller: Born in Boise, ID and grew up in the Twin Falls area. Larry was a member of the bands Brown Sugar and Hotfoot in the late 60s and early 70s. The band Hotfoot played regularly at the Ridgewood Supper Club in Fruitland, ID. Larry is the son of an accomplished steel guitar player. Perry Ekker: Grew up in a musical family in the Canyonlands region of Southern Utah and started playing music with his father at the age of 8. Perry has played with many bands over the years including The Night Riders in Southeastern Idaho. For his full bio, see www.ekkercabin.com. Doug Grant: Played bass with the bands Aresenal, Axiom, and Hard Time in Lubbock, TX in the late 70s and 80s.

Genre

Electronic / DJ, Other, Pop, Rock / Alternative

Media

• Souvenir

• Bandcamp

Hey V Kay

Hey V Kay is the work of singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Boise, Idaho native Karen Havey. Heavily inspired by 80’s synthesized melodies and electronic dance beats, her music uses a blend of guitar, strings, and synthesizers to create a multi-layered, cinematic quality sound enhanced by her unique and androgynous vocals.

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Covers, Experimental, Other, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

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, no two concerts are ever the same – something that keeps both the band and their fans on their toes.
A project born out of a desire to play fun music with good friends. Breaking the genre barriers, Innocent Man grooves on the blues, jazz, rock, country, funk, and blurs the line in between.

www.innocentmanmusic.com

www.reverbnation.com/innocentmanmusic

Boise, ID 83705