A Seasonal Disguise A Seasonal Disguise is a musical arts collective hailing from Boise, Idaho. Initially the solo act of Z.V. House, A Seasonal Disguise has grown into a dynamic group of musicians disguised as performance artists. Blending countless influences their music is varied & individual. Every show is a unique event with new ways to engage the [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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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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Ashes of Abaddon The band started out in a small town community called Hell. Hell was renamed to Fruitland, Idaho shortly after. The original 3 members (Derek, Jesse, Brett) had been together, destroying eardrums of the youth and the elderly alike since 2007. The band took a year break to get a dedicated studio and practice area setup, [...]
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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.
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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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Bank the BandStepping down from the stage in a syncopated rate to the sweat dripping off their faces, Boise, Idaho based Bank the band looks as at home here as they would in their native desert residence. Playing shows every night in 100% DIY fashion, the “eck brothers”, Dan Keck, Andrew Keck and Steve Pecka, have kept [...]
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Bare Bones The Bare Bones formed in July 2011. It started as a solo project for the work/writings of Chris Brock (Vocalist/Guitarist). He posted a video on facebook of him performing at the songwriters showcase at St. Chapels winery when Aaron Bossart (Percussion), who recognized him from high school, approached him and asked to jam together.
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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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Ben Kirby A founding member of Talk Math To Me and creator of the musical series Sun Blood Stories, music has been in the veins of this one as long as he can remember. Since the out-of-tune piano in grandma’s house to the out-of-tune guitar of a long forgotten Christmas, music created with the hands and aided [...]
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Benolkin Pat is one of Boise’s favorite local club Djs, and is producer of electronic and ambient music with releases worldwide.
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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 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 [...]
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Bill Waugh Bill Waugh began writing songs in the Fall of 2004. He briefly performed a live acoustic act, but with a 90’s Alt Rock influence and a growing set list, he desired a full range sound with more of an edge.
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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 [...]
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Blue Mask Blue Mask is an Experimental band from Boise Idaho, We have been a band for about two years now. We are working on our first full-lengthed album “Barefoot in a Burning City” wich will be out March 2009. By mixing all sorts of different styles of bands together we have defined our own style. Our [...]
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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 [...]
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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 [...]
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Darian Renee Darian Renee is a solo artist from Boise, Idaho. She started modeling and acting at the age of 5 and professionally singing at 11. Now as a freshman at 14, she has shared the stage with great local acts such as Apple Horse, The Arctic Turtles and The Sprockets, and also national acts like The [...]
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David MacNeill Band I write songs.
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Detonate Playing covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and the like, Detonate is a fun and crowd pleasing experience. Bringing the element of youth to the Boise music scene, 10 year old Zack Quintana and 12 year old Alex Jenks ensure everyone is up and on the dance floor.
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Eleven Local Boise Hip Hop Artists, David Maxwell and Noah Hyde!!
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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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Finn Riggins Finn Riggins is an indie rock trio based in Boise, ID that travels the US representing Idaho and it’s growing music scene with their genre bending compositions and high energy live shows. Cameron Bouiss, Eric Gilbert and Lisa Simpson met while going to music school in Moscow, ID. After several years of collaboration with many [...]
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Fleet Street Klezmer Band Imagine traveling to a different world. A place where from the streets you could hear the sounds of singing and dancing Hasidic Jews mingling with those of traveling Gypsy caravans. Where Romanian musicians leading a wedding procession through cobblestone streets blend with Russian folk musicians playing their songs with all the intensity of modern punk [...]
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Garth Garth is a versatile and sought-after keyboardist, composer, arranger, and music director from the Seattle area who recently moved back to Boise, ID in March of 2011.
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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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Harbor the Enemy Harbor The Enemy is a 5 piece Hard Rock/Progressive Metal band from Boise, ID. Formed in early 2009, things are finally falling into place. Members are now finalized and with their own unique blend of Rock and Metal, heads are sure to turn. Every song is a collective effort with all ideas given a chance [...]
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Harmonica Rick Gibson Harmonica Rick Gibson is without question one of the finest blues harmonica players playing in the Northwest today. His outstanding showmanship and musical talent stands as a testament to Harmonica Rick’s astounding success.
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HarpersmanSinger-Songwriter of Alt-Folk Rock music blending British and US (American) styles.
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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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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 sound enhanced by her unique and androgynous vocals. Her debut album ”Auto” can be downloaded [...]
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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 [...]
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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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Hungry For More We are musicians that are Hungry For More, musically and physically. We banded together as one to serve a buffet to your ears. Fryin’ up a new flavor for your taste buds. We want YOU to join us, pull up a chair, order up a meal, and enjoy what you’re about to ingest, but please [...]
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Idle Chatter One night in February of 2003, in a cold basement, Frank and Mark were “jamming” together and suddenly realized….together, with little effort, they sounded good. The same evening the two decided to join forces and create a band. People told them that it was more like a duo, but they refuse to listen to the [...]
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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
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James Dewberry James Dewberry has been singing for over twenty years. A clear smooth tone and a five octave range permits James the versatility to sing a variety of music. This has enabled him to perform in Ethiopia, Italy, the Dominican Republic, Canada all over the United States and several islands. James has had the opportunity to [...]
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Jan Summerhays I write music, I play it for people.
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Jerry Fee Jerry Fee is one of the Northwest’s most promising, up-and-coming independent artists. Take one part Americana Roots Rock, two parts Brit Pop, and a dash of panache – and Jerry Fee’s music emerges, center stage. A refreshing voice and talented, sincere songwriter, the power of Jerry’s music is specially conveyed in a live setting. Backed [...]
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Joe YoungIdahoan Joe Young works in the Boise area as composer, performer, and sound engineer. His debut solo album Pathways was released in June of 2004. His second album “Face the Wind is due out summer 2009. He keeps busy doing solo playing around town as well as playing sax lead with smooth jazz group Möbius [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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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JoyRide The ”JoyRide” Band is a group of musicians, located in the Boise, Idaho Treasure Valley, that not only love to play music and sing, but love to entertain as well. Don’t be surprised if the saxman runs out in the audience and jumps up on your table and honks at you. We engage the crowd [...]
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Jumping Sharks Jumping Sharks is a psychedelic-indie band based in Boise, Idaho. Since forming in 2010, we’ve played over 50 shows in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, and California. These gigs have included opening for touring acts Mike Watt, Starfucker, and the BellRays. A recent review described our sound as ”dark dusty music . . . likely to make [...]
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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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Just a Fluke Just a Fluke is a four-piece alternative rock band playing originally written music that appeals to a diverse audience. The members are: Dylan Matheny (guitar/vocals), Kaylene Barber (guitar/ vocals), Nykita Davis-Baker (bass/vocals), and Isiah Fletcher (drums).
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Kelly Martin Kelly’s album titled “Another End” is singer/songwriter-based and influenced by a classical foundation. From 1998 to 2007, Kelly played in the band CrashFour and had many successes, including being voted Best Rock and Alternative Band in Boise Weekly’s Best of Boise, performing at SXSW, and being sponsored by Budweiser and Bose. For the past two [...]
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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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Like A Rocket Often compared to earlier Who/The High Numbers and later Alex Chilton, Like A Rocket mix great Alt-Pop with deep cut NOLA R&B to bake a blisteringly funky cake. A serious love of dancing and rhythm, the songs, fast or slow, have something to move your body. At the same time the lyrics are extremely personal, [...]
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Lincoln Haury, ViolinistLincoln Haury is a classically trained professional Violinist performing in and around Boise and the Treasure Valley. He is available to play all types of venues, including weddings, art galleries, wineries, romantic dinners, marriage proposals, open houses, and other special occasions where an extra touch of class and elegance is desired. Lincoln is also lead [...]
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low-fi low-fi is a three piece indie-rock band from Boise, ID that lives by the motto, “less is more.” The band formed in early 2007 and released their debut LP, ‘Where You Are’ to local critical acclaim in September of that same year. July of 2011 will see the release of their 2nd album ‘After All [...]
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MacKayla Hunter MacKayla Hunter is an artist well on the rise to not only musical fame but offering a helping hand to humanity! MacKayla has made a huge splash in the country industry since her album release in December, opening for artists such as Billy Dean, Terri Clark, Steve Holy, Danielle Peck, Ira Dean, and Jeff Bates. [...]
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Marv Jonesi Marv Jonesi moved out to Sun Valley, Idaho, from Chicago in 1996, then moved to Boise in 2000. He’s been a professional musician since the age of sixteen, and in Chicago was a staff producer/writer/singer/guitarist for a national jingle company for fourteen years, performing on over 2,000 sessions and creating commercials for United Airlines, McDonald’s, [...]
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Matrix Classic rock and roll for Idaho! Matrix plays all your favorites from AC/DC to Zeppelin, Aerosmith to ZZ Top, and everything in between! Please visit our website at matrixclassicrock.mysite.com and make sure to check out a live performance! Nampa, ID 83651
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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
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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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Michael Limbert I make music at my house in a makeshift recording studio. I am currently working on my first EP. I am also hoping to play a few shows soon.
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Modern Sirens Modern Sirens is Miles Fuller. He resides in the comfortable Boise area and is looking to perform for new people all the time. His debut full length album will be out mid march. Check out a song at
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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 [...]
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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.
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Oso Negro A recovering scientist, Oso Negro dedicated his present to hip-hop +. He can’t relate to much now-a-days, so he has decided to make music of his life and time. ”Breachin’ kids thoughts, but aiming at the minds of men, finding them fighting tidal strength.” With a twist of reggae & a splash of crooning, Oso [...]
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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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Pilot Error A dynamic, first class stage show … featuring the greatest rock anthems from the 70′s, 80, & 90′s to NOW! Visit www.piloterror.net. Let’s face it, live music comes in many shapes, qualities and styles but if you’re looking for a big sound, an expertly crafted list of top rock & roll anthems, combined with an [...]
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Poke A rowdy bunch performing hillbilly, country, rockabilly, rock, surf, polka … a wide variety of Americana music, original and classics.
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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 local Boise Idaho band that developed out of multiple varied jam sessions among local bluegrass oriented musicians. The group plays a mix of originals and covers featuring various instrumentations of double bass, guitar, fiddle, mandolin, and banjo as well as two and three part vocal harmonies. The songs covered show the [...]
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PRAVADAPRAVDA is a Progressive / Rock outfit hailing from Boise Idaho in the Pacific Northwest released their third CD, Monophobic, to critical acclaim. Monophobic is a powerhouse of Progressive, Industrial, Rock, Experimental and Jam Band influences. Monophobic is virtuosic, complex, beautiful and enthralling.
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Psyko Jake and the Hypno Crisis We just try to have a good time. Try to be weird (okay, we don’t have to try). Unique punk style of music. And this bio could be really long if I wanted to because we’ve had some pretty crazy journeys just like every band.
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Randy McCluskey 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.
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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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Rochelle Smith Rochelle is a Boise singer/songwriter who plays acoustic and electric guitar, bass, mandolin, cajon, and djembe drum.
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Roxx3Singer/songwriter who plays guitar, mandolin, bass and is available to play solo/duo/trio or band shows. Plays in duo’s with Becca George and with Jenn Snyder, also plays bass in all-girl band DeLush.
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Sam Lay I’m Sam Lay, I’m 15 years old and live in Boise Idaho, looking to get my music out. I write mostly acoustic-alternative, and I hope you like it. Working on a professional EP, any support goes toward that thank you! Boise Idaho 83716
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Scot Alexander Bassist with Dishwalla, Steve Fulton, After Abbey, Rocci Johnson, etc.
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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.
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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 [...]
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Sleepy Seeds Sleepy Seeds is a melodic indie rock band, relatively new to Boise, Idaho. Joey Corsentino and Marty Martin started playing music together in the mid-90′s, in Pueblo, Colorado. After several years of toiling with not-quite-right band members, they moved to Boise in search of a legitimate music scene. Eventually they convinced the legendary Vonny Cal [...]
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Sonic Minstrel Consisting of members Landon Maughan and Chalazon Clark the two perform using looping technology to create layers of sounds and textures over grooving basslines interwoven with beautiful melodies.
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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.
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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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Sun Blood Stories Currently in residence at the Bouquet on Main Street, Sun Blood Stories is a genre-jumping collection of music from writer/player Ben Kirby. Starting out solo, musicians shall be added as they present themselves until the ideal band has been formed. Come watch the live growth of a musical body…and it’s much better than science class [...]
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Ta8nted Cantaloupes Ta8nted Cantaloupes, the irreverent, musical experimentalists from The College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho are stirring up untold mischief with their long-awaited debut album – The Parasite Procedure. The band, formed in 2007, is made up of Jon Baker, Griffin Hewitt and Bert Martin. Since recording their first album, Ta8nted Cantaloupes have performed live at [...]
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Talk Math to MeA thunderously well-written rock band, Talk Math To Me loves noisy soul and soul noise and all the other combinations of their favorite words. Covering instrumentation usually found in a four-piece, this strong trio of composers utilizes space and sound to find a dynamic range unknown in many corners of the rock n roll world.
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TEENS Teens emerged from Boise in late 2010. Practicing in a portioned off underground Cold War era bomb shelter outside of town, the band developed a sound that recalls mid-60’s psychedelic garage rock reminiscent of The 13th Floor Elevators or The Animals, while expanding on the current popular wave of fuzzy, garage and low-fi sounds with [...]
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ThankyouForthis Boise’s ThankyouForthis is a band created from over two years of sonic exploration. Their philosophy is to not focus on developing a sound based in any specific genre, but to incorporate sounds from many different musical styles. In fact, ThankyouForthis is not concerned with fitting into any generic musical categories at all – although most [...]
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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.
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The BoDo Brothers The BoDo Brothers are Boise’s hottest little blues band. Their music is based on the raw guitar and wild drums of the old Maxwell Street blues scene and the ancient rhythms and hypnotic rhythms of the North Mississippi Hill Country.
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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 Chutes One cold and snowy January night 3 gentlemen met together in a run down back ally garage. That night they began to create something, but they were unsure what it was. They knew it was alive… They could feel it’s pulse and see its soul. They could hear it breathe… What they created was The [...]
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The Cowbelles “Gotta have more Cowbelles!”
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The Dedicated Servers In 2004, three friends met to create a birthday song for a mutual friend. What resulted was a horrible song, and a newfound love and interest for creating music.
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The Fabulous Chancellors The first stirrings of The Chancellors occurred in 1959 with Dale Rich and Tom Lowe, and from that year through 1964, the boys ascended to become one of the Northwest’s most popular groups. In 1967 The Chancellors moved to Pocatello and underwent several changes, including the addition of Monte Saxton. The group returned to Boise [...]
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The Finer Points Of Sadism The Finer Points Of Sadism (FPS), is an Experimental Electronic duo from Boise, Idaho, USA, consisting of husband and wife musicians, Jacobb T. Sackett, 25, & Ashley Sackett, 24. Jacobb and Ashley have been playing music together for nearly a decade, going all the way back to their early high school days in mid-2002 when [...]
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The Flavors in 2005 the wide ranging abilities of front man Tim Swanson joined forces with lead guitarist Greg Voss to establish The Flavors. With the additions of touring veterans Jeff Webb on drums and bassist Rob Faler, The Flavors were formed.
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The Getaway Car There is more to a live show than performing your songs in front of a crowd, it’s about being able to engage them into an experience. The Getaway Car is an indie-rock/pop band that is able to provide a sound worth an experience just as so, making their recordings an introduction to their music. Using [...]
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The Green Zoo The members of The Green Zoo come from varied musical backgrounds. Members have played in punk, metal, psychobilly, indie and jam bands all across Idaho. Four of the six members currently play in Jazz ensembles, two members sing in choirs and all members of The Green Zoo compose music for various side projects. This eclectic [...]
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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 Jerry Fee “Soulful, funny, and charming, Jerry Fee pulls the audience into his performances with heartfelt singing and easy conversation with the crowd between songs. By the end of the night we felt like we’d experienced something meaningful and made a new friend. His last show here left us saying – “Remember that time when we went [...]
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The Juke Daddys The Juke Daddys, a hard hitting rockabilly blues trio out of Idaho City, ID bring stylings ranging from old style Delta blues to guitar searing ZZ Top style blues and all points in between. You don’t want to miss there live performances as they are about as good as live blues can get. Marshall says [...]
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The Like Its Band ”The Like Its” are Boise’s newest Groove Band. Every tune makes you want to get up and find your own groove on the dance floor. Playing a variety of New Orleans styles of Dr. John and The Nevilles, some classic R&B, with a bit of Funk and Bob Marley thrown in. The band includes Chip [...]
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The Matthew Hartz Band World Champion, Grand Master Champion, National Champion Fiddle Player Matthew Hartz has put together a group of talented musicians that play a variety of venues here in the Treasure Valley. Matthew Hartz Arranged & Produced his album ‘Pictures’ and released it last summer. Influences are – The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Eric Clapton, Burt Bacharach, [...]
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The Naughties The Naughties is a new band formed among old friends to bring a much-needed breath of fresh air to the Boise music scene – and more importantly, to entertain ourselves. Hopefully we’ll do the same for some of you in the process! We are a cover band, with a primary focus on the new wave [...]
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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 Retreads The Retreads play a great mix of classic rock and dance music with a good dose of familiar “b-sides” that you don’t hear as often. The band has great flexibility and the ability to change up instrumentation between the members to keep things fresh. In addition to the standard full electric setup you’d expect, The [...]
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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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The Universal The Universal was formed in 2005 with brothers Matt and Pat Perkins holding down the rhythm section, while Lawrence Van Bishop and Phil Merrill make swirly sounds and play lilting, delightful melodies on their guitars. The Universal is available for all of your occasions where live music is required…BBQ’s, weddings, orgies, birthdays, equinoxes, paydays, bat [...]
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The Very Most The Very Most is an indie-pop band from Boise, Idaho founded by Jeremy Jensen in 2002. Like almost every band, they exist both live and on record. But for the Very Most, the process of recording happens over years, as Jeremy, with an assembled cast of talented friends, carefully constructs layers upon layers of guitar, [...]
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Thomas Paullol
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Tim Andreae I’ve been living and playing music in Boise for the last 10 years. In 2004 I completed the album Western Wind Western Rain and then toured the East coast and Midwest as an opening act for Built to Spill. I have toured the Northwest with Steve Shelly of Sonic Youth’s side band Two Dollar Guitar. [...]
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Trikata (band) Trikata is a power trio out of Boise. The band has been in the works for a couple of years, but really got down to brass tacks in December. They’ve had great shows all over town with warm reception and many more to come! Recent shows include: Idaho’s First HOPE Fest at Julia Davis, The [...]
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Waking Jordan Music is an atmosphere. It doesn’t matter where it is or when it happens. For brothers, Kelly (singer/drums) and Braden (keyboard), this atmosphere was not uncommon. In their childhood, banging on pots and pans and singing in to toy microphones was a regular occurrence. The same goes for childhood friend, Steven (guitar), who also took [...]
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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 [...]
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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.
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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.
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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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