Idaho Bluegrass Bands
Member bands:
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.
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.
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:
2nd Tuesday - at White Dog Brewing (705 W Fulton St, Boise)
1st Wednesday - at Powderhaus Brewing Company
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:
2nd Tuesday - at White Dog Brewing (705 W Fulton St, Boise)
1st Wednesday - at Powderhaus Brewing Company
Fiddle Express - Melba, ID
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
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.
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.
Non-member bands:
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.
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!
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 and Handy Mandolin work. Dave Skipper's high lonesome tenor and Guitar, Mike and Donna Bond ( Formerly of the Buckhorn Moutain Boys) on Banjo and Bass ...And our newest member 'Lightening' Doug Jenkins on The Fiddle.
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 and Handy Mandolin work. Dave Skipper's high lonesome tenor and Guitar, Mike and Donna Bond ( Formerly of the Buckhorn Moutain Boys) on Banjo and Bass ...And our newest member 'Lightening' Doug Jenkins on The Fiddle.
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.
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
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.
www.facebook.com/Lonesome-Jetboat-Ramblers-1083722868400125/
or as duet
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.
www.facebook.com/Lonesome-Jetboat-Ramblers-1083722868400125/
or as duet
The Bitter Greens - Boise, ID
www.facebook.com/thebittergreens/
adamanddave.bandcamp.com/
The Bitter Greens are an acoustic duo from Boise, ID featuring Dave McMeekin on guitar and Adam Straubinger on fiddle
www.facebook.com/thebittergreens/
adamanddave.bandcamp.com/
The Bitter Greens are an acoustic duo from Boise, ID featuring Dave McMeekin on guitar and Adam Straubinger on fiddle
High Mtn Rounders - Boise, ID
www.facebook.com/HighmtnRounders/
Traditional bluegrass by High Mtn Rounders. Bruce Jensen guitar/vocals Bill Cates banjo/vocals Tammy Tanaka fiddle/vocals and Josh Doane Bass/vocals
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.
Other acoustic Bands
Single Car Garage Band - Nampa, ID
http://singlecargarageband.weebly.com/
Single Car Garage Band 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.
Every Monday at the Awakenings Coffee House on the NW corner of 5-mile and Overland Rd from 6 to 8 pm
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.
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 Storytellers - Treasure Valley, ID
idahostorytellers.weebly.com/
The Storytellers are a newly formed Treasure Valley, Idaho acoustic band that specializes in what bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe called “true songs.” The group consists of four seasoned musicians who are well known in the southwest Idaho acoustic music scene.
Photography By Bruce Moore
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.
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 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
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.
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. |