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Coeurimba (Coeur d’Alene, ID) marimba music from Zimbabwe Contact Tina Gospodnetich tina@gospod.net 208-667-3361 Sesitshaya Marimba Band (Moscow, Id) can be found playing traditional and contemporary songs and sharing the lively rhythmic sounds of the Kwanongoma marimbas of Zimbabwe. Compositions and arrangements are primarily by Tendekai Kuture (Mutare) and Tendai Muparutsa (Harare). Contact Diane Walker at dbwalker@uidaho.edu or 208-882-4494. United Methodist Marimba Band Monarch Band
Big Red Barn - rhythm and bluegrass Back Adit Blue Canoe is
Bob Gallagher, Mick May and Greg Kane playing original Americana,
Country, and blues with 3 part harmony, guitar drums and bass Blue Night performs an enchanting eclectic mix of folky, bluesy, grassy country and Americana tunes The Blue Ribbon Tea Company is Spokane's
progressive folk band know for true stories, edgy lyrics and strong
songwriting in the American roots music tradition. Bill Kostelec plays
guitar and harmonica, and Kathy Kostelec plays mandolin, fiddle and
guitar. Together they make up the core of BRTC but they are often
accompanied in performances and recordings by other talented area
musicians. Bust It Like a Mule “The oddest quartet to grace the state”, the Bust It Like a Mule Band is Contact: calebmannan@gmail.com (206)664-1021 Browne Salmon Truck Bruised Orange - a tribute to John Prine and other delights Cherry Sisters Revival (Moscow, Id) - a silly string band of ukuleles, a banjo, percussion and vocals playing an eclectic collection from country to traditional and everything in-between! Members include Shelly Gilmore, Connie Steiger and Tracie Brelsford. CONTACT: Shelly Gilmore 208-883- 1806 sgilmore@turbonet.com The Cigar Box Guitar Slingers,
or "Slingers" as they are often known, meet regularly in person and via
Zoom. They have been playing together since 2019. The band performs
some of their favorite songs on homemade cigar box and license plate
guitars, and have a repertoire of over 400 songs. Do-Gooders - 100
years of Americana. Samplings from folk, blues asnd bluegrass,
country and tontemporary crabgrass. Betty McQuirk, Keleren Millham and
Phyllis Mast contact Phyllis Mast 747-2912 Eyer Family Band folk songs, children’s music, fun songs and more Contact: Carey Eyer carey.eyer@gmail.com 509 688-5235 Fife & Drum Civil War Heat Speak Brad Keeler Trio
"Bluegrass, Old Time, Swing, and Originals" w/ Brad Keeler (vocals,
multi-instrumentalist), Linda Parman (vocals, guitar), Jim Pittman
(vocals, standup bass) www.bradkeeler.net Keeler, Melvin and Morse - Michael Carlos Band (Wenatchee, WA) The Mighty PJAMRS,
(Peace and Justice Activist Musical Rascals of Spokane), is a community
marching band that is a part of the international HONK! movement. (See
honkfest.org and honkfestwest.com for more information.) No Bingo North Idaho Hat Band -
an exciting, high energy, bluegrass band from the Rathdrum/Athol area
in the Idaho Panhandle. The group is comprised of three homeschooled
young men specializing in powerful, blazing fast instrumentals.. They
took first place in the Battle of the Bands 2010 at the National
Old-time Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Id. They have released their first CD
From Under the Hat. Nothin' Serious (Colville, WA) Path of Totality Original folk , rock and blues band with Martin Bond, Randy Fenel, Bob Rice and Mike Emeneger - Contact: pathoftotalityband@gmail.com - Bob Rice 509 879-1871 Pearl Snaps - youth band performing a variety of styles from bluegrass to Celtic, old-time and jazz. Contact Kerri Miller 228-9030 nwfiddlers@aol.com Plaid CatA group with a Smooth vocal delivery -
that will make you glad you came to listen.
Swing,Country,Standards & Originals.
Andrea Vaughn - 509.443.6252
Planetary Refugees Poor Boy’s Delight Raggedy Jam Robin’s Rebels Fife & Drum Corp performs traditional music of the 18th and 19th century
American tradition as well as traditional rudimental drumming. Most of
the members used to belong to the Percussion Naut Patriots, a Spokane
based group which originated in 1970. Most of the beautiful rope drums
come from New England and are hand-made. Shiloh Rising (Moyie Springs ID A husband and wife acoustic duo, Scott and Diana Stover. . Their eclectic Contact: scootd28@yahoo.com 801-903-3022 Sidetrack plays an eclectic mix of country, rock, swing and original tunes, that is family-friendly and very danceable! Our members are: Geoff Haworth (bass, guitar, vocals). Dave McRae (bass, guitar, vocals, harmonicas). Rick Singer (drums, percussion). Alan Fisher (mandolins, elec. guitars, vocals). Phil Kleinman (elec. guitar, dobro, pedal steel). Our website is at www.sidetrackmusicband.com Contact: Dave McRae: 509-328-4811 or 208-699-2586 or chadez4811@comcast.net Sidetrack Unplugged - swing and rockabilly Traveler
of Home - indie folk rock group out of Spokane. All of the band members
attend Gonzaga University and met in the campus worship team THIRST –
They play upbeat folk rock to beautiful lyrical acoustic melodies –
Their passion for love, life and truth seeps into their art Turner Sisters-an all girl folk band performing songs in a variety of styles. West My Friend The Willows Working Spliffs - original and Jamaican and English reggae Spokane Taiko - Japanese Drumming ensemble
Contact: Johanna Fugitt 509-768-2558 Email: spokanetaiko@live.com Website: https://spokanetaiko.org/ Suzaku Taiko –Marga Snipes-contactmvsnipes@comcast.net Yang Xu plays the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither Contact: Yangxu1@comcast.net (509) 499-5726
Blue Grass Union Band - bluegrass, gospel and light rock, specialize in 4 part harmony Blue Water Strangers - mix of old country & bluegrass fiddle Columbia -
formed in 2006 and represents a unique convergence of acoustic and
vocal bluegrass talent. – Traditional bluegrass with a creative bend.
Members include Doug Bond, Bob Asbury, Judy Rasmussen, Steve Basuer and
Terry Ludiker. Crawdad Run String Band (Yakima, Wa ) members of the Washington State Old- time Fiddlers Association – play old-time rags, hoedown, waltzes, Irish, gospel and swing. Contact: Jim Thomas 509-865-2398, Kristi Hunziker 509-248-5915 hunzykris@yahoo.com The Due North Band is a family band from Spokane. Its members include
dad Barry on guitar, fiddle and singing vocals and son Ben on guitar
and mandolin. They play Bluegrass vocals and guitar flatpicking to
classic fiddle instrumentals and pleasant story telling folk songs. Jackie Fox and the Hounds - bluegrass, vintage country, country swing, folk and originals - A howling good-time! Jackie Fox (vocals, guitar) Brad Keeler (vocalist/multi-instrumentalist/guitar, mandolin, Dobro, banjo), Jim Pittman (vocalist/bassist), and Philip Brown (violinist/fiddler) Contact: Jackie McIntyre Fox / 509 499-0035 or jackiefoxandthehounds@yahoo.comWebsite: www.jackiefoxandthehounds.com Grassville Bluegrass Band (Harrison, ID) – traditional in your face bluegrass that s more fun than a basket of puppies! Members include Carolyn Wylie, Michael Lee Hicks, Dan Saladin, Lerelei Barrett and Doug Kidder. Contact: Michael Lee Hicks 208-591-3840 fishingsage49@yahoo.com www.grassvilleband.com The Hahner Family Band –
(Rosalia, WA) Musical family of 10 from the Palouse who sing and
play gospel and bluegrass. Highlights include triple fiddles and our
own 2009 NW Regional flat picking champ. Heartbreak Pass - new and bright bluegrass band The High Valley Mountain Boys are a bluegrass quintet that plays
typical and not-so-typical bluegrass and banjo songs. The group is
comprised of Sam Saxton on guitar and dobro, Daniel Burdette on banjo,
Phil Kleinman on guitar and dobro, Dave Lorang on bass, and Sam Lyman
on mandolin. Huckleberry Jam Junior Hoedowners Just Friends - (Spangle, WA) five member band that plays a variety of folk, bluegrass and gospel music http://www.facebook.com/ Kettle Creek Bluegrass Band, “More than a decade of Bluegrass” Mark Harding mark_s_harding@hotmail.com (509) 676-6590 Lilies of the Valley (Valleyford,
Wa)- 3-part harmony (mother and 2 daughters) with some
acapella, mandolin, banjo, ukulele and guitar. old-time, gospel,
bluegrass Maple Ridge Band Bluegrass,Gospel and more – 6 person group equipped with banjo, mandolin guitar, Contact: Bill Bowser mapleridgeband@gmail.com Mighty Dreadful (Renton, WA) premier bluegrass band - high lonesome sounds from the Monroe Bridge is a group of bluegrass veterans who have been playing
music together at shows, festivals and fairs throughout the Pacific
Northwest. They share a deep love of the traditional bluegrass music of
Flatt & Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers and, of course, Bill Monroe.
Individually, the members are experienced musicians and have played
bluegrass and country music in other bands before coming together in
the Inland Northwest in 2018. Today they perform a finely honed blend
of traditional, contemporary and original bluegrass, country, and
gospel music. With tight vocal harmony and dynamic instrumentals, we’re
sure you'll love this band. Whether you're young or old, you’ll have a
great time listening to Monroe Bridge. Montana Ramblers (Missoula,
MT ) a mix of music form 1850 to current bluegrass artists featuring
lots of 3 part harmony, frailing banjo and more use of the bass than
most groups for instrumental solos> Mix of female and male lead
vocals. New Lost River Ramblers include Al Kyle on guitar, Dan Bowyer on banjo and Mark Harding on bass fiddle. They perform at select events including the Red, White & Bluegrass Family Pickin' Party . Contact them for your own occasion by calling Red at (509) 675-4785 Northbound (Post Falls, ID) Old Plank Road: American Old-time music from Brad Sondahl, Don Thomsen, and Dave Lorang. Contact Brad: bsondahl@gmail.com 208-818-7282 Kevin Pace and the Early Edition - Traditional Bluegrass and Gospel Primitive Pines - Blend of guitar and mandolin with bluegrass songs in an Appalachian styling Old-Time fiddle music performed by children ages 3 - 17 Kerri Miller 509-228-9030 www.rainbowfiddlekids.com River City Ramblers Rusty Strings (Post Falls, Id) old-time and bluegrass Sherfey Family Band -
traditional bluegrass songs with a fresh modern approach featuring
Justin – 14 year old award winning fiddler and 12 year old Sarah with
her bass and voice like an angel Stansell/Carter and Friends (Priest Lake, ID) old-time, folk, blues, Celtic Steptoe (Moscow, ID) - bluegrass Stony River Band (bluegrass) traditional and original bluegrass music. Members include Josh Robertson, Ray Shewmake and Philippe Brown. Sweet Grass Uncle Joe’s Banjo Band (Richland, Wa) old-timey music with tunes you know and lyrics you may have forgotten Wing & A Prayer http://www. Musaique (Pullman, Wa) acoustic swing and jazz – Celtic and British and Australia Albeni Falls Pipes & Drums of North IdahoBill VanAntwerp (Band Manager) at wtwerp1@msn.com Dan Bartlett (Pipe Major) homelesspiper@msn.com An Dochas - Celtic world beat music Angus Scott Pipe Band Campbell River - mostly Celtic jig, reels and lovely melodies Campbell Road Crooked Kilt Floating Crowbar - Irish band with Morgan Anderson, Don Thomsen, Rick Rubin and Free Whiskey -
4 member acoustic ensemble refurnishes traditional Irish-Gaelic tunes
and songs while "Celtifying" rock, folk and classical favorites.
Available for gigs, openers and parties. Free Whiskey hosts weekly
Tuesday jam sessions at O'Doherty's Downtown 8-11 pm. Initial CD
available -- FREE! Contact Shaun Cealaigh at (509) 455-3573.www.myspace.com/freewhiskey or Dram and Go (Portland,
Or)- bagpipe, fiddle and drum trio performing traditional and
contemporary music that is upbeat and exciting .
stumptownpiper.com/dram-and-go/ Harp, Flute and Whistle is comprised of Paula Clark on harp, and Emily
Johnson on flute and whistle. Paula is a retired music teach. For more
than six years, they have played classical, folk, meditative, and
holiday music together. They frequently perform a selection of Irish
and Scottish folk music including jigs, reels, and romantic pieces at
churches, parties, nursing homes, and rehabilitation centers. Howling Gaels ID-WA Scottish Fiddlers - Performing the music of Scotland’s highlands, isles and lowlands in the tradition of Alastair Frazer. Nine Pint Coggies – Scottish fiddle music from traditional to modern featuring jigs, feel and beautiful aires. O'Doherty's Irish Session performs traditional Irish dance music and
tunes on a variety of instruments. O’Doherty’s in downtown Spokane, by
the carousel, has hosted traditional Irish folk music sessions for over
two decades. The session on Sunday nights at six o’clock is free and
open to everyone of all ages and backgrounds. The musicians here are
regular attendees and play a variety of instruments, including fiddle,
flute, penny whistle, hammered dulcimer, concertina, uilleann pipes,
mandolin and guitar. Prestwold Players -
English country dance music performed by Margie Heller, Lorna Woelfel,
Emily Faulkner and Steve Riggan. This band was formed out of a music
workshop at the Lady of the Lake Dance and Music Camp. The band is named
after a lovely country manor in Leicestershire, England which
historically hosted English country dances. It is also the ancestral
home of Steve’s family in the 1600’s before they immigrated to America Selkirk Celts Pipes, Drums & Dancers Skweez the Weezle (West Richland, WA) Thistle n'Thyme ~ Traditional Irish and Scottish music and song, featuring fiddle, hammered dulcimer, harp and bodrhan for listening and dancing. Nancy Davis 467-3136 nancy@harpscapes.com http://www.harpscapes.com Tra le Gael (Kila, Montana) 4 piece ensemble playing traditional and contemporary Celtic music c with to waltzes and ballads - Contact: Barbara Calm calmanimal1984@gmail.com 406-471-0872 Urban Coyote Bush Band - music from Australia and the British Isles Whimzik (Rathdrum, ID)
(Contra Dance Bands have their own page!) Lokomaika’i brings some Hawaii/Island-styled music including Hawaiian classics and contemporary tunes. Members include Kaihehau Uahinui and Owen, Chan and Ken Esperas - Contact: Owen Esperas 944-0936 o_esperas@hotmail.com Mele Polinahe is
comprised of 2 hapas and 1 howle exploring Hawaiian roots through
music. Members include Jesse Tinsley, Kevin Jones and Steve Riggan Pulehu Boyz - Hawaiian Slack Key guitar with
Alma Brasileira Brazilian
choro music featuring the bandolin performed by Dan Gore, Kelly Bogan,
Chris and Jeanette Sheeran, Brett and Janet Dodd Die Trockenmauer Beendend Mannschaft (The Drywall Finishing Team) is a Koyasuyo - instrumental and vocal music from the Andes Contact: Brian Houser 235-4997 (home) 359-7005 (work) bhouser@ewu.edu Arvid Lundin & Deep Roots ~ Scandinavian music Hambos, schottisches, waltzes and polkas Moko Jumbie Moksha - instrumental world fusion Music Muckle Roe Eight musicians play traditional and modern Scandinavian and Shetland Island tunes – Contact: Catherine Short – willcathshort@comcast.net 510-301-9709 OomPa’s and Ma’s (Odessa, WA) - renowned polka band who has been playing at the Odessa Deutschefest for 35 years. Clark Kagele (509) 982-2825 Son Dulce salsa band in the Cuban Son style and Mambo style of New York Los Vigiles Latino family band -, Los Vigiles, often performs their own compositions -- music
Otis Orchards Malleteers An
auditioned mallet percussion group of 4 th – 6 th graders that performs
multicultural instrumental music Students perform at various schools
and community events around Washington State every year. Portatos
- young radical accordion band. Members include Yev Nosov,
Corrie Sams, Lilian Deck, Kurt Wismer, Gabriel Soileau Spokandolin - mandolin orchestra playing arrangements for the mandolin from
Gefilte Trout (Pullman, Wa) klezmer/gypsy Kosher Red Hots open the rich treasury of Jewish music—whirlwind klezmer dance music from Eastern Europe, Yiddish musical theater and swing, and Spanish-flavored love songs of the Sephardim. Contact: Sheila Fox 413-1061 shejofox@gmail.com Meshugga Daddies Safar LaRae Wiley and Band (Chewelah, WA) Andrea Goddard and Friends - pianist and vocalist performing traditional and contemporary American and European folk music Contact Doug Park (509) 878-1878, dpark@palouse.com The Blue Ribbon Tea Company is Spokane's
progressive folk band know for true stories, edgy lyrics and strong
songwriting in the American roots music tradition. Bill Kostelec plays
guitar and harmonica, and Kathy Kostelec plays mandolin, fiddle and
guitar. Together they make up the core of BRTC but they are often
accompanied in performances and recordings by other talented area
musicians. Kathy Colton and the Reluctants (Coeur d'Alene, Id) Humphrey, Hartman & Cameron Scotia Road (Newport, WA) Sock Puppets Trillium-239 (Richland, WA) - formerly known as Humphrey, Hartman &Cameron, Trillium-239’s
Ukulele UPOP Ukulele Players of the Palouse -
UPOP is a loose network of ukulele players of all ages and skill levels
from around the Palouse and surrounding areas – made up of individuals
that enjoy making music, we teach, mentor and support each other – we
meet weekly in Pullman and perform for various community events Crab Creek Wranglers - bluegrass and cowboy music Holladay and Siems Western Reunion– Cowboy songs, western swing and old-time country music with great If you would like to be added or modify your listing, please contact Sylvia Gobel at dancer@moxxee.com or call the SFS answerphone - (509) 747-2640 |