9th Annual Back Alley Party

Co-producers Dana and Heidi man the wine and beer station

The Back Alley Party in Hailey will continue for its ninth season on Wednesday June 20, from 6-9:30.

Presented jointly by FiggLeaf Productions and Heidiglyphics, the free concerts held outside, are always benefits for a local non-profit in the Wood River Valley.

Over the years, the shows have raised more than $8,000 for valley organizations, through beer and wine sales, raffles and tee shirts. The Wicked Spud is not the producer of this event.

For more information danafan@gmail.com

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2012 Schedule*

Date                                                  Band(s)                                      Beneficiary_
6/20                                       Sofa King / Hoodwink                                                 Figg/Glyph & Blaine County Museum

6/27                                       Hangar 17 / Str8Up                                                       Sun Valley Adaptive Sports /Wood River Ability Program

7/11                                       Captain Dano                                                                  Teen Home/Crisis Hotline

7/18                                      Lower Broadford Boys / Old Death Whisper            Northern Rockies Folk Festival

7/25                                     PaddyWagon / Slow Children  Playing                       Expedition Inspiration
8/1                                       Johnny V and Stonewheat                                              Camp Rainbow Gold

8/8                                      Dr.Scott’s Electric Hairbrush / All Night Diner          Hunger Coalition w/ food drive

8/15                                     BackPedal / 812                                                                Senior Connection of the Wood River Valley

8/22                                    Up A Creek                                                                        Wood River Fire & Rescue

8/29                                    Cake Face Jane                                                                 Papoose Club

*Subject to change

Steve Earle to play in Boise

 

Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter, actor, writer and political activist Steve Earle’s stamp on rock and country music is proof that pressing boundaries makes an impact. His words have guided the soundtrack to many of life’s moments the past 30 years. Sung by such artists as Carl Perkins, Patty Loveless and Johnny Lee, Steve Earle stirs the conversation in all his endeavors.

Steve Earle

Steve Earle and his electric-live band, The Dukes are touring in support of I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive, a remarkable album and companion book.

Earle, often described as a master storyteller, has released 13 studio albums crossing several genres – including bluegrass, roots, rock, folk and country – since 1986’s Guitar Town. The album’s title track peaked at No. 7 on the US Country chart. He went on to release such hits as ‘Nowhere Road,’ ‘Copperhead Road’ and ‘The Other Kind.’

Rolling Stone magazine named Earle ‘Country Artist of the Year’ in 1986. He’s received three Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album for The Revolution Starts Now (2005), Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for Washington Square Serenade (2008) and Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album for Townes.

Earle’s acting credits include HBOs The Wire and the feature film Leaves of Grass. He can currently be seen on HBOs hit series, Treme, as a street musician. His piece ‘This City’ garnered an Emmy nod.

Tickets can be purchased at the Egyptian Theatre Box Office (700 W Main Street; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday), the Record Exchange, via phone at (208) 387-1273 or online at EgyptianTheatre.net.

Sun Valley Center for the Arts announces Summer Concert Series

Johnny Clegg and Ladysmith Black Mambazo will play on Monday, Aug. 6 at River Run Lodge; Pink Martini will play on Monday, Aug. 13 at River Run, and a return engagement by Bonnie Raitt, with special guest Mavis Staples on Thursday, Aug. 30 at the Sun Valley Pavilion.

Tickets range in price from $30 to $95. Series ticket purchasers will save 10% off the total ticket price. Members have the first opportunity to buy series tickets, starting April 13, then members will be able to purchase individual tickets starting April 20. Sales open to the general public on April 27.

Kicking off the series are South African superstars Johnny Clegg and Ladysmith Black Mambazo – touring together for the first time ever. Both are pioneers in bringing a Zulu beat to western audiences—the vocalists of Ladysmith Black Mambazo are best known for their work on Paul Simon’s Graceland, while singer/songwriter Clegg has performed all over the world. Don’t miss this special celebration of 25-years of musical camaraderie.

Johnny Clegg

The American band Pink Martini likes to mix it up—a bit of Brazilian samba, some 1930s-style French jazz, maybe a little sixties-era lounge music. See why this Oregon-based, multilingual band has an international cult following.

Finally, The Center is thrilled to welcome back Bonnie Raitt, whose sold-out 2006 concert had people buzzing for months. Raitt, who released her 19th album, Slipstream, this spring, is noted both for her bluesy voice and emotive slide guitar playing. She’ll be joined by special guest the legendary Mavis Staples, one of the greatest gospel/R&B singers of all time.

Seating is limited—buy early to avoid disappointment. Click on www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 208.726.9491 ext. 10 to purchase tickets. Tickets can also be purchased in person at The Center in Ketchum during regular business hours.

35th annual Northern Rockies Folk Festival

Want a break on tickets now?

 

Discount tickets are available at Northern Rockies Folk Festival.

 

The White Buffalo

Neurolux Lounge

in Boise presents

The White Buffalo

with Hillfolk Noir

Friday, Apr 20, 8 p.m. (7:30 PM Doors) and 11 p.m.

For tickets: TicketWeb.

21 years and over

Sol Fest 2012

Sol Fest in Ketchum, March 24. 48 degrees and a riotous good time had by all

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Meanwhile in New Orleans:

Congo Square Rhythm Festival

Raise the Roof

The community is invited to join KDPI Drop-­In radio for a “Raise The Roof” party, Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6-­9 p.m., at The Bluebird Day Café, 700 N. Main Street, next to The Clarion Hotel in Ketchum.

Speakers will include Ketchum Mayor Randy Hall, Director of Communications for the Blaine County School District Heather Crocker, Founder of Boise’s community radio station KBRX 89.9 FM Jeff Abrams, and Founder of KDPI Mike Scullion.

There will be discussion on what a non-­‐commercial radio station means to residents, and how it can help a community thrive. The project approaches a crossroads in its attempt to get on the air and hopes to raise $35K to get an antenna installed on the tower atop Bald Mountain.

There will be appetizers and refreshments beginning at 6 p.m., followed by dancing to live music provided by The Lucky Stiffs after comments by the speakers.

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

The wonderful music of Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will be rockin’ Whiskey Jacques in Ketchum, March 14. The saxophone virtuoso gets the good times rolling, by blending classic jazz skills with serious funk sensibility.

“My style is based in dance,” Denson said. “ I love the idea of creating something that naturally makes people want to move.” The band has headlined and performed at festivals across the country including Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, All Good Music Festival, Wakarusa Music Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, Newport Jazz Festival and many more. Global festival appearances include the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan, North Sea Jazz festival in Holland, Moscow Jazz Festival in Russia, East Coast Blues and Roots Festival in Australia and the Montreux Jazz festival in Switzerland. Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Jack Johnson, D’Angelo, James Brown, Dave Matthews Band, Michael Franti & Spearhead, The Allman Brothers, Keene and Maroon 5.

For more information and ticketing:

http://tiny.cc/1y8hv

Kelly Clarkson to brings her big voice fun to Boise

Taco Bell Arena will present Kelly Clarkson in concert next spring. Clarkson will bring her “Stronger” tour to town Saturday, March 24, 2012. Matt Nathanson will open. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Dec. 16 at Select-a-Seat.for $25-$55. The floor will be general admission.

Read more:  Kelly Clarkson.

Kelly Clarkson

 

Go Listen Boise

From Ned Evvett, Curtis Stigers and the Frim Fram Four to Marcus Eaton, Bill Coffey,  Hill Folk Noir, and Finn Riggins there is music a plenty in Boise. Check out this link for more information:

Go Listen Boise – Discover Boise Musicians, Venues & Events.

•  Call To Musicians: Fraiser Vineyard is looking for musicians who would like to play for tips on Saturdays in an acoustic setting.
  Contact Sierra Laverty at s.laverty@live.com for more information

• Call to musicians: The Boise Weekly is compiling a list of local bands!  Please send them your band name, genre and your favorite color.
  For more info: Dear Bands: Who Are You?

Jonathon Warren and The Billy Goats