Idaho Bluegrass Bands
All The Bad Times - Boise, ID
https://www.facebook.com/allthebadtimes/
All The Bad Times is an old-time/Americana string band based in Boise, Idaho. The band plays high-energy songs featuring clawhammer banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and doghouse bass, with some musical saw thrown in to keep the bad times rollin'.
https://www.facebook.com/allthebadtimes/
All The Bad Times is an old-time/Americana string band based in Boise, Idaho. The band plays high-energy songs featuring clawhammer banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and doghouse bass, with some musical saw thrown in to keep the bad times rollin'.
and Friends - Boise, ID
https://www.facebook.com/andFriendsBoise/
Music group doing bluegrass, country and gospel music. Features Daryl on guitar, Aaron with his fiddles, Marv with Mandolin and base, Gib with Banjo and guitar and the occasional accompaniment of guests.
Playing monthly:
1st and 3rd Thursday at El Gallo Giro (5285 Glenwood Boise 83714) 6-8pm
2nd and 4th Monday at Growler's Pizza Grill Boise.- 6-8pm
https://www.facebook.com/andFriendsBoise/
Music group doing bluegrass, country and gospel music. Features Daryl on guitar, Aaron with his fiddles, Marv with Mandolin and base, Gib with Banjo and guitar and the occasional accompaniment of guests.
Playing monthly:
1st and 3rd Thursday at El Gallo Giro (5285 Glenwood Boise 83714) 6-8pm
2nd and 4th Monday at Growler's Pizza Grill Boise.- 6-8pm
Backwood Ramblers - Boise & Meridian, ID
www.facebook.com/BackwoodRamblers/
A Boise bluegrass band that also loves Irish and Old-time music. We've been playing locally for 3 years now at the Boise, Capitol City, and Eagle Public Markets during the summer; plus occasionally at Coffee Studio in Meridian. The band consists of Jason Young (on Banjo and guitar), Hannah Young (mandolin and fiddle) and Arne Elmore (Hannah's dad) on bass.
www.facebook.com/BackwoodRamblers/
A Boise bluegrass band that also loves Irish and Old-time music. We've been playing locally for 3 years now at the Boise, Capitol City, and Eagle Public Markets during the summer; plus occasionally at Coffee Studio in Meridian. The band consists of Jason Young (on Banjo and guitar), Hannah Young (mandolin and fiddle) and Arne Elmore (Hannah's dad) on bass.
Betty and Ozark Mountain Music - Nampa, ID
Their music has taken them from obscure churches in the Ozark Mountains to Branson, Mo., where they played four shows a day in Silver Dollar City for three consecutive years. Now in Idaho they also performed locally for assisted living centers, seniors, churches and prisons and are “Still Goin’ Strong.” (the title of the group’s latest CD).
The group consists of Betty Adams, Kent Craig, Bill Cates, Lorinda Yamamoto Norton and Harry Strang.
Betty and Ozark Mountain Music - Nampa, ID
Their music has taken them from obscure churches in the Ozark Mountains to Branson, Mo., where they played four shows a day in Silver Dollar City for three consecutive years. Now in Idaho they also performed locally for assisted living centers, seniors, churches and prisons and are “Still Goin’ Strong.” (the title of the group’s latest CD).
The group consists of Betty Adams, Kent Craig, Bill Cates, Lorinda Yamamoto Norton and Harry Strang.
Boise River Grass - Boise, ID
boiserivergrass.weebly.com/
Boise River Grass (BRG) consists of bluegrass veterans Gary Eller on guitar and banjo, L. B. Robertson on guitar and mandolin and Joel Kaseman on banjo, mandolin and guitar. BRG has a hard driving sound reminiscent of Reno/Smiley, Red Allen, Jimmy Martin and the early Country Gentlemen. We focus on bluegrass classics from the early days of bluegrass that are rarely heard around Idaho, plus some originals, plus originals by Gary.
Chicken Dinner Road - Middleton, ID
CHICKEN DINNER ROAD is a progressive bluegrass/acoustic band that has developed a unique sound rooted in bluegrass, gospel, blues, old country and rock and roll. With distinctive instrumental arrangements and tight vocal harmonies, the band takes pride in writing unique, heartfelt originals that stem from broad backgrounds and life experiences.
- https://www.reverbnation.com/chickendinnerroad
- https://www.facebook.com/Chicken-Dinner-Road-181987060674/
CHICKEN DINNER ROAD is a progressive bluegrass/acoustic band that has developed a unique sound rooted in bluegrass, gospel, blues, old country and rock and roll. With distinctive instrumental arrangements and tight vocal harmonies, the band takes pride in writing unique, heartfelt originals that stem from broad backgrounds and life experiences.
Dewey, Pickette & Howe - Ketchum, ID (Sun Valley area)
http://deweypicketteandhowe.com/
Dewey, Pickette, and Howe have been dazzling bluegrass and non-bluegrass audiences with their tightly crafted arrangements, airtight harmonies, and superb musicianship. The electrifying blend of traditional, contemporary, and newgrass (not to mention a little Paul Simon or Tom Waits) in a Dewey, Pickette, and Howe performance is sure to get folks movin’ their feet!
http://deweypicketteandhowe.com/
Dewey, Pickette, and Howe have been dazzling bluegrass and non-bluegrass audiences with their tightly crafted arrangements, airtight harmonies, and superb musicianship. The electrifying blend of traditional, contemporary, and newgrass (not to mention a little Paul Simon or Tom Waits) in a Dewey, Pickette, and Howe performance is sure to get folks movin’ their feet!
Down Low Drivers - Boise, ID
Originating from the Bluegrass jams of Boise and having enjoyed playing incredible heartfelt Bluegrass tunes over the past few years,The Down-low Drivers are a new and upcoming bluegrass band. Encompassing down to earth traditional Bluegrass, Old Timey, originals, and contemporary Bluegrass tunes pushing the boundaries of the genre, this band has got it all. With the strong lead vocals of members Scott Graham, Lori Gilbert, and Joe Gobel and the subtle harmonies of all four band members including Josh Doan, this is some incredible toe tapping fun music. From the slow soulful ballads to the ripping fast fiddle tunes, the outstanding guitar playing, banjo picking, mandolin and bass will keep you smiling.
No need to keep it on the "Down Low". Tell your friends and come on out and enjoy.
Originating from the Bluegrass jams of Boise and having enjoyed playing incredible heartfelt Bluegrass tunes over the past few years,The Down-low Drivers are a new and upcoming bluegrass band. Encompassing down to earth traditional Bluegrass, Old Timey, originals, and contemporary Bluegrass tunes pushing the boundaries of the genre, this band has got it all. With the strong lead vocals of members Scott Graham, Lori Gilbert, and Joe Gobel and the subtle harmonies of all four band members including Josh Doan, this is some incredible toe tapping fun music. From the slow soulful ballads to the ripping fast fiddle tunes, the outstanding guitar playing, banjo picking, mandolin and bass will keep you smiling.
No need to keep it on the "Down Low". Tell your friends and come on out and enjoy.
Dry Buck - Treasure Valley, ID
https://www.facebook.com/Dry-Buck-1403529253254704/
www.reverbnation.com/drybuck
Dry Buck is a Traditional Bluegrass band hailing from Treasure Valley,
Featuring: Rand Thompson's Soulful vocals, Dave Skipper's high lonesome tenor, Matthew Skipper on lead guitar and mandolin, 'Lightening' Doug Jenkins on the fiddle and Mark Stolpe on the dog house bass.
https://www.facebook.com/Dry-Buck-1403529253254704/
www.reverbnation.com/drybuck
Dry Buck is a Traditional Bluegrass band hailing from Treasure Valley,
Featuring: Rand Thompson's Soulful vocals, Dave Skipper's high lonesome tenor, Matthew Skipper on lead guitar and mandolin, 'Lightening' Doug Jenkins on the fiddle and Mark Stolpe on the dog house bass.
Fall Creek String Band - Boise ID
https://www.facebook.com/FallCreekStringBand/
http://www.reverbnation.com/fallcreek
Americana string band based out of Boise, Idaho with Corey James-Guitar, Chad Lamer-Upright Bass, & Tyler Schmidt-Mandolin.
https://www.facebook.com/FallCreekStringBand/
http://www.reverbnation.com/fallcreek
Americana string band based out of Boise, Idaho with Corey James-Guitar, Chad Lamer-Upright Bass, & Tyler Schmidt-Mandolin.
False Bottom String Band - Boise, ID
https://www.facebook.com/falsebottomstringband/
An six member band focusing on traditional bluegrass songs that feature love gone wrong, drinking, murder, trains, prison, and occasionally redemption. A double dose of mandos, guitar threat, fiddler on fire, banjo bringing it home, and a bass player trying to keep it all together make up the False Bottom String Band
Playing monthly:
3rd Tuesday - at White Dog Brewing (705 W Fulton St, Boise)
1st Wednesday - at Powderhaus Brewing Company
Fiddle Express - Melba, ID
https://fiddleexpress.com/
Nine instruments, six members, countless state and national championships, make the family band of Fiddle Express. The Beck family starts them young - at age 3 - in contest fiddling and classical training of the violin. Fiddle Express enjoys sharing their music with retirements communities, centennial birthday parties, church functions, Bluegrass festivals and busking on the market streets. The Becks currently reside in Melba, Idaho. Their members include: Andrew on Mandolin/Ukulele/Fiddle; Rachel on Vocal/Fiddle; Eliza on Fiddle/Guitar; Isaac on Banjo/Fiddle/Drums. With Mom and Dad backing up the joy of it all with a Guitar and Double Bass.
Band contact: richemma26@yahoo.com
https://fiddleexpress.com/
Nine instruments, six members, countless state and national championships, make the family band of Fiddle Express. The Beck family starts them young - at age 3 - in contest fiddling and classical training of the violin. Fiddle Express enjoys sharing their music with retirements communities, centennial birthday parties, church functions, Bluegrass festivals and busking on the market streets. The Becks currently reside in Melba, Idaho. Their members include: Andrew on Mandolin/Ukulele/Fiddle; Rachel on Vocal/Fiddle; Eliza on Fiddle/Guitar; Isaac on Banjo/Fiddle/Drums. With Mom and Dad backing up the joy of it all with a Guitar and Double Bass.
Band contact: richemma26@yahoo.com
Friday Night Jam - Boise, ID
www.facebook.com/idahofridaynightjam/
A five-member band based in Boise, Idaho. They play acoustic traditional bluegrass standards from artists including Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and others along with some original tunes for variety and a little flavor.
www.facebook.com/idahofridaynightjam/
A five-member band based in Boise, Idaho. They play acoustic traditional bluegrass standards from artists including Bill Monroe, Flatt and Scruggs, Ralph Stanley and others along with some original tunes for variety and a little flavor.
Hickory Bluff - Nampa, ID
Hickory Bluff is a 5 piece band with fiddle, guitar, banjo, bass and mandolin.
If you are lucky, you will see them at the ISBA fall festival, the Kamiah Spring Jam - this year in June, and at the Treasure Valley Bluegrass nights.
Check out their Video from the fall festival:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-CUUyfqupQ
High Pine Whiskey Yell - Boise ID
Born out of a desperate need for craft beer, deep powder, plastic jug moonshine, fast-moving rivers, and a deep-seated fear that artificial intelligence will ruin hard-driving bluegrass... High Pine Whiskey Yell came together as a band in 2018. This four-piece group of modern-day rounders focuses on telling true stories about robots taking your job, banksters robbing from the poor, the trials of gold panning in Idaho, and a few other traditional bluegrass subjects (such as murder, drinking, and dogs).
Bringing experience from a multitude of projects, this Idaho string band is sure to win you over with its take on bluegrass and the Americana tradition. Although newly formed, its members have played in numerous bands and projects throughout the years incorporating those experiences into Idaho storytelling that is High Pine Whiskey Yell.
Scotty Tyler's fiddling playing is aggressive enough to land an Idaho brown trout, yet soothing enough pacify a wookie in a festival hammock. Tyler Schmidt's wielding of the mandolin is nothing short of broadsword-esque and captures the true essence of the mandolin's spirit animal (jaguar-rattlesnake). Brian Carrington guitar flat-picking could woo even the most elusive of sasquatches out of the woods. And Chad Lamer's upright bass playing... well let's just say they sometimes give him water, beer, and let him ride inside the truck.
With all that in mind... if you like having a damn good time... then High Pine Whiskey Yell is your new band!
Born out of a desperate need for craft beer, deep powder, plastic jug moonshine, fast-moving rivers, and a deep-seated fear that artificial intelligence will ruin hard-driving bluegrass... High Pine Whiskey Yell came together as a band in 2018. This four-piece group of modern-day rounders focuses on telling true stories about robots taking your job, banksters robbing from the poor, the trials of gold panning in Idaho, and a few other traditional bluegrass subjects (such as murder, drinking, and dogs).
Bringing experience from a multitude of projects, this Idaho string band is sure to win you over with its take on bluegrass and the Americana tradition. Although newly formed, its members have played in numerous bands and projects throughout the years incorporating those experiences into Idaho storytelling that is High Pine Whiskey Yell.
Scotty Tyler's fiddling playing is aggressive enough to land an Idaho brown trout, yet soothing enough pacify a wookie in a festival hammock. Tyler Schmidt's wielding of the mandolin is nothing short of broadsword-esque and captures the true essence of the mandolin's spirit animal (jaguar-rattlesnake). Brian Carrington guitar flat-picking could woo even the most elusive of sasquatches out of the woods. And Chad Lamer's upright bass playing... well let's just say they sometimes give him water, beer, and let him ride inside the truck.
With all that in mind... if you like having a damn good time... then High Pine Whiskey Yell is your new band!
Lonesome Jet Boat Ramblers - Boise, ID
A bluegrass band with some heavy hitters collected from far flung reaches of this mighty land. Coalesced from the hills of Vermont, the swamps of Florida, the spruce bogs of Alaska, and the pine barrens of New Jersey, the Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers serve up red hot bluegrass and ballads that will make your lip quiver with memories of unrequited love. Featuring Dave McMeekin on banjo and guitar, Willy Dallas on mandolin, Ryan Blizzard on stand-up bass, Steve Baker on guitar and banjo, and the amazing fiddling of Adam Straubinger.
Check them out here:
https://lonesomejetboatramblers.bandcamp.com/ or on facebook
NW Higher Ground - North Central Idaho
www.northwesthigherground.com/Index.html
Higher Ground is a traditional bluegrass band that plays a blend of Gospel with Bluegrass songs of yesterday and today. The band has been together since August 2009. We perform at festivals, coffee houses, care centers, and Churches whenever we can. The band consists of Scott Lombard (guitar, vocals), Adam Leavitt (banjo, guitar, vocals), Dave Herzog (mandolin), Denis Hackwith (bass) and Cassidy Arnot. We are all from Lewiston and Clarkston except for Dave who comes from Craigmont ID. More: 509-780-3730
www.northwesthigherground.com/Index.html
Higher Ground is a traditional bluegrass band that plays a blend of Gospel with Bluegrass songs of yesterday and today. The band has been together since August 2009. We perform at festivals, coffee houses, care centers, and Churches whenever we can. The band consists of Scott Lombard (guitar, vocals), Adam Leavitt (banjo, guitar, vocals), Dave Herzog (mandolin), Denis Hackwith (bass) and Cassidy Arnot. We are all from Lewiston and Clarkston except for Dave who comes from Craigmont ID. More: 509-780-3730
Reilly Coyote - Boise, ID
https://www.facebook.com/Reilly-Coyote-194148180615635/
Original, traditional, and modern bluegrass.
Teton Shadow Band - Rexburg, ID This Idaho bluegrass band consists of a couple guys born and raised in the Mountain West with pretty gals to make them look good. All having a great love for music, you'll hear anything from newgrass to solid traditional bluegrass, not to leave out country, folk, and celtic music styles.
and Nyk and Diane have teamed up as a duo for smaller settings as
Teton Shadow - Rexburg, ID
www.tetonshadow.com
Teton Shadow plays acoustic music covering most genres. Both Nyk and Diane have been playing instruments and singing for over twenty years. Their music foundation is in Folk, Western, Bluegrass, and Celtic music making them appealing to all walks of life.
www.tetonshadow.com
Teton Shadow plays acoustic music covering most genres. Both Nyk and Diane have been playing instruments and singing for over twenty years. Their music foundation is in Folk, Western, Bluegrass, and Celtic music making them appealing to all walks of life.
Wild Dirt Flower - Boise, ID
Wild Dirt Flower (singular) sprouted when Janel called and sang Amazing Grace at Jason Homey’s Beginner Bluegrass Jam. Barbara volunteered to kick it off on guitar, found some harmony, and—a duet was born. Soon they asked Petra, classically-trained violinist/bluegrass fiddler, and Les, rock guitarist/bluegrass mandolin player, to bow, strum, pick, and pluck along.
Wild Dirt Flower, though based in bluegrass, presents songs from any genre that are edgy, earthy, mournful, strong on harmony, and showcase our gifted musicians who play and are willing to experiment on fiddle, cello, guitar, mandolin, bass, recorder, and…someday...banjo! From our far-flung roots in Nampa; Nashville; Luedinghausen, Germany; and Shelby, Montana, Janel, Barbara, Petra, and Les come together to practice, get better, perform, make beautiful music, and…..have fun!
Wild Dirt Flower (singular) sprouted when Janel called and sang Amazing Grace at Jason Homey’s Beginner Bluegrass Jam. Barbara volunteered to kick it off on guitar, found some harmony, and—a duet was born. Soon they asked Petra, classically-trained violinist/bluegrass fiddler, and Les, rock guitarist/bluegrass mandolin player, to bow, strum, pick, and pluck along.
Wild Dirt Flower, though based in bluegrass, presents songs from any genre that are edgy, earthy, mournful, strong on harmony, and showcase our gifted musicians who play and are willing to experiment on fiddle, cello, guitar, mandolin, bass, recorder, and…someday...banjo! From our far-flung roots in Nampa; Nashville; Luedinghausen, Germany; and Shelby, Montana, Janel, Barbara, Petra, and Les come together to practice, get better, perform, make beautiful music, and…..have fun!
Other acoustic Bands
Country Roads - Nampa, ID
http://singlecargarageband.weebly.com/
Country Roads is playing everything from classic country to gospel to old standards. Their repertoire includes songs by John Denver, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Neil Diamond, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson, George Jones, Elvis Presley, Sons of the Pioneers, Patsy Cline, Lefty Frizzell, Bob Wills, Roge Miller and many others. Please contact Bill McKeeth at bill@mckeeth.org for more info.
Playing weekly:
- Mondays 6:30 to 8 :30pm at Overland Court Senior Living and Memory Care (10250 W Smoke Ranch Dr, Boise, ID 83709)
- Fridays 6:00 to 8 :00pm at Touchmark Senior Living at Meadow Lake Village (4037 E Clocktower Dr, Meridian, ID 83642)
Celtic Shadow - Rexburg, ID
www.CelticShadow.com
Celtic Shadow plays Irish and Scottish music in pure sense using the Whistle, Fiddle, and Mandolin as their main instruments. Their tight Vocals will have you dancing to the jigs and swaying to the ballads.
The Country Club - Boise, IDThe Country Club is playing original and traditional music from the front lines of the nostalgia wars. While their sound is clearly drawn from the well of classic country, honky tonk, old time, and bluegrass, it rings and twangs with modernity and occasional urbanity. From dark and dirty to clean and pristine, the sound of the Country Club is as at home on the range, in a barn, as it is downtown, in the club or a bar.
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Deviant Kin - Boise, ID
https://www.deviantkin.com/ Deviant Kin is a not-so-traditional string band, though an accordion makes it into the mix sometimes....careening between Americana and bluegrass, and bouncing off Cajun, Latin, and Celtic adventures along the way, this group of seasoned musicians has bypassed boy band status entirely, and perform proudly as a man-band. Influenced by southern rock and Irish ballads, Appalachia and world music, you never quite know where the evening will lead. |
Foglifter Band - McCall, Idaho
www.facebook.com/foglifterbandmccallidaho/
- OLD TIMEY AND IRISH MUSIC
We are available to play for events, weddings and parties!
Furthurmore old time secret society - Boise ID
www.facebook.com/furthurmoreoldtimesecretsociety/
We play old time Appalachian dance music, played on front porches, in dance halls and in living rooms with the furniture scraped back against the walls.
The Giant Leprechauns - Boise, ID
https://www.facebook.com/thegiantleprechauns/
https://thegiantleprechauns.wordpress.com/
Idaho’s premier Irish music group, featuring energetic instrumentals and brilliant vocals in the traditional Irish style! For years the Giant Leprechauns have been playing high-energy tunes and soulful songs that hearken back to the very roots of the Emerald Isle. With their warm blend of traditional instruments and vocals in both English and Gaelic, This band is not to be missed by any fan of Irish music and culture!
https://www.facebook.com/thegiantleprechauns/
https://thegiantleprechauns.wordpress.com/
Idaho’s premier Irish music group, featuring energetic instrumentals and brilliant vocals in the traditional Irish style! For years the Giant Leprechauns have been playing high-energy tunes and soulful songs that hearken back to the very roots of the Emerald Isle. With their warm blend of traditional instruments and vocals in both English and Gaelic, This band is not to be missed by any fan of Irish music and culture!
Hillfolk Noir - Boise, ID
http://www.hillfolknoir.com/
www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir
Fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Travis Ward, Hillfolk Noir is a trio of neo-traditionalists playing traditional music on traditional instruments for non-traditional times. They call it Junkerdash, and it’s a sound brewed from folk, bluegrass, punk, string-band blues and other influences musical and otherwise. Recommended pairings: Drinking and dancing.
http://www.hillfolknoir.com/
www.facebook.com/hillfolknoir
Fronted by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Travis Ward, Hillfolk Noir is a trio of neo-traditionalists playing traditional music on traditional instruments for non-traditional times. They call it Junkerdash, and it’s a sound brewed from folk, bluegrass, punk, string-band blues and other influences musical and otherwise. Recommended pairings: Drinking and dancing.
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Hokum Hi-Flyers - Boise, ID
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Idyltime - Bosie, ID Fiddle, banjo, mando, dobro, guitar, upright bass. Four voices, eight hands, forty fingers. Let’s pick. |
The Storytellers - Treasure Valley, ID
idahostorytellers.weebly.com/
The Storytellers are a Treasure Valley, Idaho acoustic band that specialize in story songs without regard for the genre from which they came - just great songs that tell a story. The group consists of four seasoned musicians known in the southwest Idaho acoustic music scene.
Photography By Bruce Moore
Wild Hares - Boise IDThe Wild Hares are the acoustic Trio of Spike Ericson, Matt Skipper, and David Skipper, and have recently added Mark Stolpe on upright bass.. They describe their music as Americana, with a mix of Bluegrass, Country, Folk , along with other songs you might not necessarily associate with acoustic music. Spike and Dave play guitar and mandolin, and do the vocals. Matt Skipper fills in the sound on guitar and mandolin, and is one of the up and coming bluegrass flat pickers and mandolin players in the valley. Spike has a new CD of original songs, with Dave and Matt providing much of his back up in the recording studio.