Dive in, area fun seekers, to an action-packed week

| August 8, 2019 1:00 AM

SANDPOINT – Caught up on your sleep from last week? Good thing, because we’re rolling into the second week of Festival at Sandpoint concerts! Along with an amazing lineup that features acts such as Lake Street Dive, The Avett Brothers, Kool & The Gang and The Spokane Symphony Orchestra, this week’s Festival frolics also include Beerfest tonight and the wine tasting on Sunday. This evening, the 219 Lounge has a special concert with up-and-coming band Szlachetka.

Also happening this weekend is POAC’s Arts & Crafts Fair downtown and the Wings Over Sandpoint fly-in at the airport.

See you out there, fun-seekers.

Thursday, Aug. 8

Lake Street Dive & Brewfest

Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.

Influenced by classic pop and swing era jazz, the unique and talented group explains: “We want it to sound like the Beatles and Motown had a party together!” From their infectious reinvented covers of “I Want You Back” and “Rich Girl,” to fresh hits “Good Kisser,” and “I Can Change,” Rachel Price’s powerhouse lead vocals are complimented by Mick “McDuck” Olson (trumpet, guitar), Bridget Kearney (upright bass), Mike Calabrese (drums) and Akie Bermiss (keyboards) who lend backup vocals for the full package. The band members met while attending New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, A, and the band was named after a street with a host of dive bars in Olson’s hometown of Minneapolis.

Opening band: Darlingside

Admission $49.95; Brewfest tickets are available in advance for $10, which includes a commemorative pilsner glass and premium microbrew tastes starting at 6 p.m.

Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT

Szlachetka

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 10 p.m.-midnight

The Niner hosts this Nashville-based Americana/ Rock & Roll band that Rolling Stone just hailed as one of the ‘10 New Artists You Need to Know’ and one of the ‘30 Best Artists’ they saw at SXSW this year.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Bright Moments

Venue: Trinity at City Beach, 58 Bridge St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 6-9 p.m.

When this Sandpoint ensemble takes the stage, you can always expect great tunes and good times.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Friday, Aug. 9

The Avett Brothers

Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

These alt-country superstars combine bluegrass, country, punk, pop melodies, folk, rock and roll, indie rock, honky tonk, and ragtime to produce a novel sound described by the San Francisco Chronicle as having the “’heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, and the raw energy of the Ramones.’ Impossible to pigeon hole, the Grammy nominated and Americana Music Award winning Avett brothers Seth (guitar) and Scott (banjo) team up with Bob Crawford (Bass), Joe Kwon (cello) and Mike Marsh (drums) to perform one of the most popular and exciting live shows you’ll experience.

Opening band: Che Apalache

Admission $74.95 – this is a dance concert, with increased dancing/standing space in front of the stage. This show is sold out.

Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT

Miah Kohal Band

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

Don’t miss Sandpoint’s favorite outlaw rock band. Bring your dancing shoes as they will have you up and dancing all night long as Miah rocks the 219.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Marty Perron & Doug Bond

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Saturday, Aug. 10

Kool & The Gang

Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Brothers Robert ‘Kool’ Bell and Ronald Bell formed their iconic band in Jersey City, New Jersey in 1964. The group has explored many musical styles including jazz, soul, funk, rock and pop, earning them two Grammys, seven American Music Awards and induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Their discography spans 23 studio albums and 70 singles including hits ‘Get Down On It,’ ‘Ladies Night,’ ‘Jungle Boogie,’ ‘Cherish,’ and the No. 1 ‘Celebrate.’

Opening band: Leroy Bell & His Only Friends

Admission: $64.95 – this is a dance concert, with increased dancing/standing space in front of the stage.

POAC’s Arts & Crafts Fair

Venue: Main St. & Second Ave., in downtown Sandpoint.

Time- 9 a.m.-5 p.m

POAC’s delightful arts & crafts extravaganza is now in downtown Sandpoint! Browse and shop the artists’ booths, with more than 100 artist vendors, entertainment, a food court, and kids art activities. Free, family-friendly, and now handicap accessible. Sponsored by KPND and Super 1 Foods.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Bright Moments Jazz

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. (the market is open until 2 p.m. this day because the POAC Arts & Crafts Fair is going on nearby)

It’s prime time at the Market, with bountiful local produce to choose from, great artisan work, tasty food and the infinitely cool music of this favorite local band.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-in at the airport

Venue: Sandpoint Airport, 1101 Airport Way, in Sandpoint.

Time: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with breakfast served from 8-10:30 a.m.

Regional pilots fly into Sandpoint for the 14th annual Wings Over Sandpoint Fly-in featuring a breakfast and aircraft on display. The plane exhibition features seaplanes, experimental aircraft and much more. Sponsored by the Sandpoint EAA Chapter 1441.

Admission: Plane exhibition is free for all ages. Cost for the breakfast is $8 adults, $4 kids under age 12.

Information: 208-255-9954

Mobius Riff

Venue: Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 7-10 p.m.

Yes, it’s true – we wax eloquent every time this band plays, but it does bear repeating: Mobius Riff is simply one of the most talented ensembles out there. Don’t miss this chance to enjoy their exemplary musicianship.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

BareGrass

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Relax on the patio at the 219 while attending POAC’s Arts and Crafts Fair and enjoy one of Sandpoint’s favorite groups. Bare Grass will entertain you with their unique sound of Americana, mixed with a little bluegrass and blues and whatever else is conjured up for the afternoon performance.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Mudslide CharlieVenue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m.

This five-piece group provides an energetic music experience that draws inspiration from an era when Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker first fused acoustic blues with modern electric instruments.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Brother Music

Venue: Lakeshore Realty, 116 N. First Ave., in Sandpoint

Time: Noon-3 p.m.

Sandpoint’s own Brother Music will play blues, gospel, Native American flute and more.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

John Firshi

Venue: Idaho Pour Authority, 203 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-7 p.m.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Sunday, Aug. 11

Spokane Symphony & Wine Tasting at The Festival at Sandpoint

Venue: Memorial Field, Ontario St., in Sandpoint.

Time: Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for wine tasting, concert starts at 7:30 p.m.

The program begins with Mozart’s Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, followed by Sybarite5’s set including Szewczk’s The Rebel, Piazzolla’s Muerte del Angel, Grieg’s Holberg Suite Finale, Led Zeppelin’s Heartbreaker, A-ha’s Take On Me and Radio Head’s Paranoid Android. The second half of the program features Tchaikowsky’s Serenade for Strings. There’s a complimentary wine tasting before the concert and a fabulous fireworks display following the show.

Special Guests: Sybarite5 – classical music’s most dynamic new ensemble, classically trained to knock your socks off!

Admission: $39.95 adults, $10.95 for 18 and under.

Tickets available at: 208-265-4554 or 1-800-325-SEAT

POAC’s Arts & Crafts Fair

Venue: Main St. & Second Ave., in downtown Sandpoint.

Time- 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Bridges Home

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 1-4 p.m.

Relax on the patio at the 219 and enjoy one of Sandpoint’s favorite groups — the popular singer-songwriter duo of Dave and Tami Gunter will entertain you with Americana, Celtic, Roots and many originals. They will dazzle you with an ever-changing line-up of instruments and sparkling vocal harmonies.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Bob Beadling

Venue: Pend d’Oreille Winery, 301, Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 3-5 p.m.

Spend your Sunday afternoon at Pend d’Oreille Winery and enjoy the spectacular sounds of pianist Bob Beadling on the 9-foot concert Grand Piano! Admission: Free and open to the public.

Monday, Aug. 12

Early Bird Hike with ICL

Venue: Meet at the trailhead located next to the Sandpoint Water Treatment Plant.

Time: 6:45 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Join the Idaho Conservation League for a morning hike along the Pend d’ Oreille Bay Trail out and back. Hikers will meet afterward at Evans Brothers Coffee, 524 Church St., to learn about ICL’s work and the Pend d’ Oreille Bay Trail.

Admission: Free and open to the public, but please keep your pets at home for safety.

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. 13

Night-Out Karaoke at 219 Lounge

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 9 p.m. – Tues., Aug. 13

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.

Wednesday, Aug. 14

Kerry Leigh

Venue: Sandpoint Farmers Market, Farmin Park, Third & Main, in Sandpoint.

Time: 3-5:30 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public.

Benny Baker & Jake Robin at Connie’s Café

Venue: Connie’s Café, 323 Cedar St., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5 p.m.

Admission: Free and open to the public

Truck Mills & Carl Rey at 219 Lounge

Venue: 219 Lounge, 219 First Ave., in Sandpoint.

Time: 5-8 p.m.

Sandpoint musician Truck Mills and guest musician Carl Rey will entertain with great blues, folk, gospel and jazz.

Admission: Free for those 21 and over.