Indoors and OUt, area's music joints are a-rockin'
SANDPOINT — It’s that magical time of year when we dust off the folding chairs, grab our favorite blanket and pull out that bottle of vino we’ve been saving for a special occasion – yep, The Festival at Sandpoint is upon us! The fun starts tonight with the fabulous Pink Martini and rolls right on through the weekend with non-stop concert action.
In other entertainment news, the Kalispel Tribe hosts its annual powwow celebration this weekend just north of Newport, East Bonner County Library is doubling down with insanely good deals at its monthly the Bonner County History Museum invites you to visit for free from 8-noon.
Indoors and out, our local music venues are jammin’ this week. Read on for details.
Thursday, Aug. 3
Pink Martini at The Festival at Sandpoint
Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario Street, Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
An evening with the ‘little orchestra’ from Portland, Ore., with a wildly diverse repertoire who draw inspiration from music from all over the world.
Admission $44.95
Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT
Scott Taylor
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Time: 6 p.m.
Scott Taylor is back at the Beer Hall with his guitar. He doesn’t play a lot so don’t miss this chance to see a local talent.
Admission: Free, 21 and over.
Holus Bolus
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Holus Bolus means ‘All At Once’ and is a one person, multi-instrumentalist act featuring Tom Boylan. Referred to as the ‘One-Man-Psychedelic-Acousti-loop’ artist, Holus Bolus is the modern take on what a one-man-band is in this day and age. Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Friday, Aug. 4
B-52s at The Festival at Sandpoint
Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario Street, Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
It’s a Festival Dance Party with the World’s Greatest Party Band! Forty years into their career with over 20 million albums sold, there can be no doubt as to why they remain one of rock music’s most beloved and enduring bands.
Admission $54.95
Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT
Kalispel Tribe 42nd Annual Powwow Celebration
Venue: Kalispel Indian Reservation Powwow Grounds (across the Pend Oreille River from Usk, Wash., about 15 miles north of Newport).
Time: Grand Entry at 7 p.m.
It’s the best Native gathering in the region! Open to all peoples to attend and economically competitive for Native dancers and stick game tournament players, with food and craft vendors offering their wares.
Riff Hangers
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Making their 219 debut outside on the patio, this five-piece acoustic band will entertain you with a variety of country, blues, swing and folk music.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe at the Aftival
Venue: The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at Eichardt’s, 7B Boardshop and The Hive (on show days).
Information: www.livefromthehive.com
Melissa Etheridge
Venue: Martin Woldson Theater at the Fox, 1001 W. Sprague Ave., in Spokane.
Time: 8 p.m.
Admission: $48, available at the box office (if not sold out) and all TicketsWest outlets.
Information: 509-624-1200
Saturday, Aug. 5
Jake Owen at The Festival at Sandpoint
Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario Street, Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.
A fast rising star Owen was named American Country Music Awards’ Breakthrough Artist of the Year in 2012 and the #1 hits just keep coming. Concert also features Mitchell Tenpenny.
Admission $74.95
Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT
Mobius Riff
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: Market starts at 9 a.m., music from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
An outstanding ensemble of virtuoso musicians in the sweetest venue around.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Friends of the Library Used Book Sale
Venue: East Bonner County Library’s Sandpoint branch, 1407 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Information: 208-263-6930
Kalispel Tribe 42nd Annual Powwow Celebration
Venue: Kalispel Indian Reservation Powwow Grounds (across the Pend Oreille River from Usk, Wash., about 15 miles north of Newport).
Time: Buffalo Run at 10 a.m.; Buffalo Barbecue at 11 a.m.; Grand Entry at 1 and 7 p.m.
It’s the best Native gathering in the region! Open to all peoples to attend and economically competitive for Native dancers and stick game tournament players, with food and craft vendors offering their wares.
First Free Saturday
Venue: Bonner County History Museum, 611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 8 a.m.-Noon
Join your friends at The Museum for a day of soaking up our rich local and regional history. Come check out the new exhibits and re-discover just how cool our local museum is.
Admission: Free and open to the public thanks to the generosity of local sponsor Co-Op Country Store.
Information: 208-263-2344
Bright Moments with Maya Goldblum
Venue: Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., Sandpoint.
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to all diners and bar patrons at Trinity.
Brian Jacobs & Chris Lynch
Venue: MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., Sandpoint.
Time: 2-5 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
These Two Guys
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Jerry Joseph & the Jackmormons at the Aftival
Venue: The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: Doors at 8:30 p.m., show starts at 10 p.m.
Admission: Tickets available at Eichardt’s, 7B Boardshop and The Hive (on show days).
Info.: livefromthehive.com
Sunday, Aug. 6
Family Concert at The Festival at Sandpoint
Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario Street, Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 2:30 p.m., show starts at 5 p.m.
‘The Frog Prince’ with music by Jules Massenet and choreography by Marc Spielberger. The concert features The Festival Community Orchestra and Sandpoint’s Studio 1 dancers. Favorite pre-concert activities include the Instrument Petting Zoo (where kids can try out various instruments with guidance from musical mentors), an animal petting zoo, pony rides, clowns, face painting, games galore and the popular Parents’ Corner where moms and dads can take a break from the chaos for a complimentary mini-massage.
Admission $6
Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT
Kalispel Tribe 42nd Annual Powwow Celebration
Venue: Kalispel Indian Reservation Powwow Grounds (across the Pend Oreille River from Usk, Wash., about 15 miles north of Newport).
Time: Grand Entry at 1 p.m.
It’s the best Native gathering in the region! Open to all peoples to attend and economically competitive for Native dancers and stick game tournament players, with food and craft vendors offering their wares.
Game Night with Racheal
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 7 p.m.
It’s a fun night of games, beers and cocktails with one of Sandpoint’s favorite bartenders.
Admission: Free for those 21 and over.
Monday, Aug. 7
Truck Mills Blues Jam
Venue: Eichardt’s Pub & Grille, located at 212 Cedar St.,
in Sandpoint.
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Tuesday, Aug. 8
Night-Out Karaoke
Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., Sandpoint.
Time: 9 p.m., Tuesdays
Night-Out Karaoke is hosted by DJ Pat every Tuesday until midnight. Come out and sing to your heart’s content, or just enjoy the show.
Admission: Free, 21 and over.
West African Traditions Drum Class
Venue: Embody Studio, 823 Main St., Sandpoint.
Time: 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays
Admission: Suggested donation of $5-$15
Information: Call 208-597-1892 to reserve a djembe for class, or visit online at .dununbabe.com ?
Wednesday, Aug. 9
Charley Packard Memorial Concert at The Festival at Sandpoint
Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario Street, Sandpoint.
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
A tribute to Sandpoint legendary singer-songwriter Charley Packard who passed away this year. Proceeds from this additional Festival concert will benefit the scholarship fund which was established in his name to perpetuate his lifelong mentorship of young musicians.
Admission $20
Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT
Live Music
Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third Ave. & Oak St., downtown Sandpoint.
Time: 3-5:30 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Spokane Symphony: ‘Soiree on the Edge’
Venue: Arbor Crest Winery Cliff House, 12102 E Valleyway Ave, in Spokane Valley.
Time: 7 p.m.
Information: 509-927-9463