Genre

Blues, Covers, Pop, Rock / Alternative

4 Hour Woody

4 Hour Woody is veteran three-piece high energy blues-rock band that has recorded 4 CDs of original material. The members currently live in Boise and the band is looking for local and regional performing opportunities. 4 Hour Woody plays a melodic, danceable variety of music in what could be roughly characterized as a “retro-blues-rock” style. The band members have extensive playing, recording and touring experience. The members are:

Homer Wise – vocals/ bass/ keyboards. Homer played in several bands that wrote and performed original material, most notably “Jupiter Symphony” which had its videos featured on MTV’s basement tapes.

Jim Fisher  – acoustic/electronic drums/percussion. Jimmy has played with Homer in several projects including Jupiter Symphony and Naked Ear.

Dan Downs – vocals/electric and acoustic and slide guitars, percussion, mixing, production. Originally, from Michigan, Dan has toured extensively throughout the Midwest and has opened arena shows for Cheap Trick, Blue Oyster Cult, Ruby Starr (Black Oak) and The Look.

For booking information, promo materials, song demos, etc. contact Homer Wise or Dan Downs at:

Homer: 208-869-0660

Dan: 208-284-1196

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Covers

A Tasty Jamm

Formed in late 2009, we consider ourselves more of a ”remake” band than a cover band that likes to put our own spin on songs to make them ”Tasty”. Mostly 70’s/80’s/90’s set lists, but we delve into other decades as well. We do a few sweet medleys and versions of familiar songs you won’t hear anywhere else. We can perform as a full band or as an acoustic quartet w/ our drummer playing a “Cajon” (wooden percussion box) instead of a drum kit, and we also have an electronic drum kit available for smaller venues. Our band features local radio personality and traffic reporter Robin Scott on lead vocals and harmonies. Rob and Robin have been performing together as a duo since 1994 and decided to add some great musicians to the group, what resulted is the band you see here. Our goal is to perform songs that we enjoy playing in hopes that the energy and passion will emotionally engage anyone who is listening. Come check us out, we don’t suck! Please support your live local music scene.

http://www.atastyjamm.com/

Meridian, ID 83642

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Covers, Other, Rock / Alternative

Andrew Jameson

Though in his mid twenties, this young man has already played shows across two hemispheres and in a war zone. While not dodging bullets and working on military aircraft, active duty airmen Andrew Jameson fuses the heart of southern rock with the style and attitude of alternative into a style that must be heard to be believed. With only a guitar in hand he has played venues of upwards to 400 people and he is just getting started.
With his guitar on his back and his best friends by his side, he started as most teenagers do in the music world, in a garage with practice amps and a small space heater to keep from freezing to death. Born in Georgia and raised in Delaware he was prepared for a life on the road, before he knew what the future had in store. After playing a few house parties and graduating, he joined the U.S. Air Force, something he was destined for, until music called his name once again. Six brutal weeks of basic training, and a few months in tech-school he was on a plane to the volatile island of Korea.
His first major show occurred in S. Korea where, along with his tight-knit military following, played to approximately 200 people and almost made the N. Koreans surrender with a few stanzas of melancholy and hope. Well, not quite. After the conclusion of his tour in S. Korea he made his way back to the U.S. in New Mexico where he became an immediate success. Starting out at an open mic at a bar called the Lounge, he once again built a small but dedicated fan base. He played here regularly and after a few short months played to a 400 person crowd.
However, because of his career in the US Air Force, he has relocated once again to Mountain Home, Idaho. Thus far, a few open mic session have already turned into an invitation to return, this time, for his own show.

Mountain Home, Idaho

Genre

Covers, Electronic / DJ, Experimental, Other

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Ben Youtz / Surveillance State Premises

Ben Youtz, son of Built to Spill frontman Doug Martsch, has been making music his entire life. Under the name Surveillance State Premises, Ben has a mixtape and has produced electronic music. If you’re someone with an affinity for drums and darkness you don’t want to miss out.

Genre

Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Other, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

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Big Wow Band

This is what happens when a small group of seasoned musicians get together and decide to form one of the funnest party and events bands around. Big Wow has set no boundaries when it comes to playing hits from every genre and decade. Take a listen an get wow’d!

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Jazz / Contemporary, Rock / Alternative

Blaze and Kelly

Singer /songwriter, Niccole Blaze and her bassist, Mo Kelly draw an audience with their compelling lyrics and angelic harmonies that audiences’ say “open your heart and tear it apart at the same time.” With influences ranging from Bonnie Raitt to the Indigo Girls, they are known for their comic banter both on and off the stage.
Hailing from Boise Idaho these gals bring you rich and real original tunes that span 4 CD’s in the last decade. Feel free to check out their website www.blazeandkelly.com for information.

www.blazeandkelly.com

Boise

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Country / Western, Covers, Other, Rock / Alternative

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Brook Faulk

Brook Faulk an indie/alt country singer songwriter acoustic artist that will be in the Boise area during April as part of an unprecedented “North meets South” Northwest tour.
¬¬The love of music for singer/songwriter Brook Faulk comes from the same motto that makes most businesses successful…location, location, location. Raised on a cattle ranch under the Western sky, Brook comes from a long line of real cowboys and rodeo men. She grew up listening to all the old country favorites with her dad, while driving down the long dusty roads. It was there that Brook developed her love affair with music. A throwback from the past, she began singing at a young age, quickly finding her way into the rural music scene of country fairs, coffee houses, and local honkytonks.
Brook made her first trip to record in Nashville in 2003. Since that time, she has traveled back and fourth between her home in Anchorage, Alaska, and the south, where she is always busy recording and playing shows. Brook has spent the past four years performing in Alaska playing to a packed house as a front person for the most in-demand band in the state.

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Covers, Experimental, Jazz / Contemporary, Other, Rock / Alternative

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Cary William White

Cary performs instrumental, original vocal/guitar, and a variety of classics from the last four decades of folk and rock music. His solo performances are lively, sensitive, comedic and always brings a wave of warmth and intimacy with his audiences. His classical artistry is clearly seen in the subtle tones he brings forth from his instrument and vocal expressions.

Genre

Covers, Jazz / Contemporary

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Dallin McAllister

Dallin is a native Boise singer/entertainer that has been singing since 10 years old. He’s been trained in classical techniques throughout his life in private lessons and as a music major in vocal performance at college. He thrives on the old classic love songs and jazz hits by Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Michael Buble, Jason Mraz, and many others. He is currently busking at 8th and Main in Boise on Wed, Fri, and Sat nights and the crowd really loves him. In spite of his young age – 19 years old – he has amazing command of the stage and audience with his engaging personality. He was referred to as the “New Star Launched at the Boise Music Festival” by Kevin and Brenda at 107.9 Lite FM in an article they on their website. Dallin sings for restaurants, weddings, parties, and any other opportunity that will put him in front of an audience.

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Jazz / Contemporary, Other

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Dennis M Cooper

Whether its blues, country, big band, bebop, reggae, rock or easy listening, Dennis Cooper is there with the chops.
With a career spanning over thirty years performing with some of the finest musicians in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, California, and Texas, Cooper branched out with his first solo release, “A Boy and His Harmonica” in October, of 2001.
After its release, the album reached the number one spot on MP3.com’s “Top Selling Jazz CDs” list on four occasions and every song was in the top three of its genre chart.
He’s won many awards during his career, including a first place finish in the diatonic division of the Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest in 2001 and a B.E.A.M. (Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music) award from the Jim Beam Company.
From the Oregon Coast to the Gulf Coast of Texas, Dennis has entertained at festivals and fairs in his one-man harmonica show.
“It’s not what people expect to hear coming from a harmonica,” says Cooper. “I play a very melodic style and it thrills me when someone in the audience leaves a performance humming or whistling part of something I played.”
In 2002 and 2003 Cooper contracted with Jon Gindick, author of “Rock and Blues Harmonica” as a Co-Instructor at “Jon Gindick’s Harmonica Jam Camp for Blues and Country in Irvine, CA and Austin, TX.
Winter 2006 was a busy creative time for both Cooper and his wife and partner Sandra Cooper.
Together they wrote and published the first in a series of revolutionary new harmonica instructional materials.
The first project, “Harmonica Boot Camp” , was written from an absolute beginners point of view. Dennis taught Sandra how to play the harmonica and she authored a compact and concise book that covers all the bases without the musical jargon. “Harmonica Boot Camp” also includes a 75-minute instructional audio CD.
Two new albums were also recorded during live performances while in Arizona.
“Crossharp Country, LIVE” is a collection of country and bluegrass favorites recorded as they were performed.
“Live From Paradise and Otherwise” features songs that are easy on the ears and includes several new compositions by Dennis.
2009 1st place (tie) combined Grand National Division (diatonic & chromatic), Yellowpine Harmonica Contest
2008 3rd place combined Grand National Division (diatonic & chromatic), Yellowpine Harmonica Contest
2002 Jim Beam B.E.A.M. (Benefiting Emerging Artists in Music) award, one of 23 awarded nationwide.
2001 Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest-1st Place, Diatonic Division
2000 Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest-3rd Place, Diatonic Division
1999 Yellow Pine Harmonica Contest-2nd Place, Diatonic Division
Top Selling Jazz CD-www.mp3.com, January, 2002, March, 2002, April, 2003, September, 2003
#1 Idaho Artist-www.mp3.com, December, 2002-until the website closed in 2004.
“Dennis M. Cooper carries his music like a Doctor carries his PhD. It is a part of his name, a part of his soul…it is the blues. You can hear it with every note of this song. He has lived the pain and the melancholy, he has lived this song. Amazing Grace…without knowing anything about the man behind this Harmonica, I would venture a guess that he had once been lost. And, now he’s saved. There is a sweet tenderness, which mixes with just enough bitterness throughout this track.” Bottom line; this is the blues. I am giving a perfect score for lyrics because, with Mr. Cooper’s skill I can hear them.”
Clint Gage, Gods of Music, 2001