Previous Bands
Thursday July 7, 2022
Never Come Down
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Lonesome Jetboat Ramblers
Winners Rockygrass(2019) and Freshgrass(2021) band competition, Spark band award Wintergrass 2022.
Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), and Ben Ticknor (bass). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band’s self-titled debut arrived shortly thereafter, and their second album “Better Late Than Never” was released in 2021. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim from festivals and venues such as Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass and RockyGrass.
Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), and Ben Ticknor (bass). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band’s self-titled debut arrived shortly thereafter, and their second album “Better Late Than Never” was released in 2021. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim from festivals and venues such as Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass and RockyGrass.
February 12, 2020
West Rock
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WestRock is a Red-dirt Americana band that is a blend of Cody Johnson, the Lumineers, and Bob Dylan. From classical to self-taught, the music of the group emanates from where we come from, and reflects the people and way of life we strive to embody. Earthy & full tones, lyrics that reflect or tell a story, and multi-part harmonies are all distinctives of the sound of West Rock. While the band is based out of Boise, our members come from Texas, California, and Minnesota, and as such we resonate with searching for a home, building and committing to a community, and appreciating today because tomorrow may change. Our mission as a band is to connect and serve those who need empathy in finding purpose. We don’t have all the answers, but we will walk the road together. |
Aldape Bootstompers
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The Aldape Bootstompers are a Boise-based band of bluegrass hounds that were conceived in the mountains outside of Boise. Taking their name from the summit on which they first plucked some strings and got super drunk as they discussed various Americana and bluegrass musicians, the Aldape Bootstompers — composed of Christy Rezaii, Ethan Mansfield, “Mustang Mark” Stolpe, and Connor Jay Liess — play an assortment of Americana music, including bluegrass, folk, indie folk, newgrass, and even a left field pop numbers. We'll play you a sappy love ballad if you ask us nicely, but we prefer the darker numbers, grimy folk steeped in murderin, druggin, whiskey lovin', adulteratin, coffin crackin, boot stompin arrangements. Christy's rendition of CeeLo Green's "F*** You" on ukulele is up for Grammy nomination this year.
More here: https://aldapebootstompers.com/ |
IBA Acoustic Band Showcase
January 14, 2020
Slackline - Boise ID
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Slackline is an Americana/Roots band featuring Daniel Reed on bass, Jen Pierce on oboe, Rick Johnson on guitar and Glenn Oakley on Dobro and mandolin. https://www.facebook.com/Slackline-367451703816329/ Contact: Glenn Oakley Photography & Video www.glennoakley.com or 208-863-9506 |
False Bottom String Band - Boise, ID
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An five member band focusing on traditional bluegrass songs that feature love gone wrong, drinking, murder, trains, prison, and occasionally redemption. A dose of mando, 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 https://www.facebook.com/falsebottomstringband/ |
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IBA Acoustic Band Showcase
November 12, 2019
Sugar Beats - Boise ID
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New group - The Sugar Beats |
Edsel and DeLorean - Sun Valley, ID
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Joe Gobel and Mia Edsall team up with banjo and flat picking guitar with originals and traditional tunes in the vein of old timey and bluegrass |
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Wild Dirt Flower - Boise, ID
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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! |
IBA Acoustic Band Showcase
June 12, 2019
Deviant Kin - Boise, ID
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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. |
IBA Acoustic Band Showcase
May 14, 2019
Hickory Bluff - Nampa, ID
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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 |
Wild Dirt Flower - Boise, ID
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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! |
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IBA Acoustic Band Showcase
April 9
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Dry Buck - Boise ID
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. More here: 
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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. |
IBA Acoustic Band Showcase
March 12, 2019
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Edsel and DeLorean
Edsel and DeLorean, the banjo and guitar duo explore a unique blend of old-time and bluegrass music with old and new, traditional and original songs. Mia Edsall is a performing songwriter who plays banjo and guitar. She performed in Idaho honkytonks for 12 years, took a 25 year break and returned in 2005. She has recorded three independent records that can be purchased wherever digital music is streamed or sold. She also leads The Mia Edsall Band, a power trio. For info, please visit. www.miaedsall.com Joe Gobel is the unconventional lefty guitarist, playing a right handed guitar, that's upside down and backwards. His flat picking style of playing can also be heard in the bands of the Friday Night Jam and Down Low Drivers. |
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Aldape Bootstompers
The Aldape Bootstompers are a Boise-based band of bluegrass hounds conceived in the foothills of Boise. Taking their name from the summit on which they first plucked strings over some whiskey and campfire, the Aldape Bootstompers — composed of Christy Rezaii and Connor Jay Liess — play an assortment of Americana music, including bluegrass, folk, indie folk, newgrass, and even the occasional left-field pop number. Sets include original and covered songs. They'll play you a sappy love ballad if you ask nicely, but the darker, grittier numbers — grimy folk steeped in murderin', druggin', whiskey lovin', adulteratin', coffin crackin', boot stompin' arrangements — are what they like to jam. Check them out on SoundCloud or Facebook, or contact directly for booking. |
IBA Acoustic Band Showcase on February 12
Storyteller - Treasure Valley, ID
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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. However, it isn't the band that is being highlighted so much at the February showcase as The Strong Women of Early Idaho Project by the Idaho Songs Project, which used members of the Storytellers on many of the tracks. Hopefully will have a few of the other musicians who played on the project come up and perform on the songs they contributed to.
idahostorytellers.weebly.com/ |
And Friends - Boise, ID
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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. They play regularly at El Gallo Giro on Glenwood ASve, and at Growler's Pizza Grill.
https://www.facebook.com/andFriendsBoise/ 
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IBA Acoustic Band Showcase on January 8
Wilde Hares - Boise, ID
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The 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.
https://www.reverbnation.com/thewildhares1/songs |