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

Genre

Blues, Covers

Detonate

Playing covers of The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and the like, Detonate is a fun and crowd pleasing experience. Bringing the element of youth to the Boise music scene, 10 year old Zack Quintana and 12 year old Alex Jenks ensure everyone is up and on the dance floor.
They have played shows all over Boise and into Oregon for the Boise Blue’s Society, private events, fundraisers, etc.
Zack was recently showcased in a live performance on the ”The After After Party with Steven Michael Quezada” which can be seen here: http://vimeo.com/29888058

Boise, ID 83701

Genre

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

Edison James

Edison James is a Boise based band playing a very danceable and fun mixture of just about any genre-[covers/remakes/orig. ] Were available for venues of any size.
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Boise ID

Genre

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

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Emily Tipton Band

Get ready for mid-song outbursts of applause inspired by wide-ranged vocal riffs that shake hands with the musical styles of vintage-indie-pop-soul-rock, Emily Tipton. The Emily Tipton band is making their mark on the music block. This New-to-Boise band with pure vintage-indie-soul and gripping vocal chops introduce you to a story distantly familiar yet like something you’ve never heard. Her power-packed voice caused quite the buzz. Emily’s bass player, Rob Hill, plays with area favorites Gizzard Stone and the Rebecca Scott Band and is the most sought after bass player in Boise for live shows and recording. Meghan Kelly Watters plays with The Rebecca Scott Band and lends her percussive talents doing sit-in performances with Thomas Paul Band, Bernie Reilly, and many others too numerous to count. This eclectic trio primarily met while crossing paths working with their other projects and by collaborating at the Pengilly’s open jams in downtown Boise. As this group came together it was instantly noticeable that there was a natural chemistry that fit together from the get go.

Genre

Blues, Covers, Other

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EZ STreet

EZ Street is a 5 piece band based out of Boise, Idaho that plays classic rock and blues. They will be adding in some of their own original material written by different members. All the members have been playing professionally throughout their lives in various other bands before forming the band known as EZ Street. EZ Street was originally formed by Mike Fagan on lead guitar and Jaz Fagan on vocals and rhythm guitar in 2002 and they performed all over Idaho and Oregon with other bands and as a duo. A second lead guitar player, Bobby Day, came on board in October 2012 followed by Steven McIver on drums and Ken Civian on bass. They are playing all over Boise, Meridian and Treasure Valley, their show schedule is below. To see links to each member’s FaceBook pages and other sites associated with EZ Street just click on the links in light blue like the members names. Peace!

Genre

Covers

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Funhouse Band Boise

FUNHOUSE is a cover band dedicated to playing a mixture of 60s, 70s, and 80s Classic Rock, Dance, and Country music. In addition, we do a variety of ballads, first dance songs, and all-time favorites!

FUNHOUSE is a talented group of musicians who will provide a great live music experience for your guests.

Professional & Courteous
On-time
Lots of FUN!

Established in 2012, these 5 long time friends turned bandmates decided to finally kick off what has been years in discussions and Funhouse was born.

Your Funhouse Band Members:
Michael Seals – (Guitar, Vocals)
“Georgie” Manning – (Vocals, Percussion)
Pat Hagerty – (Bass, Vocals)
Bill Manning – (Keyboard, Vocals)
Chris Christofi – (Drums, Vocals)

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Covers, Pop

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Galen Louis

Galen Louis is a singer-songwriter living in Boise, ID. His songs range from soulful to silly. During performances, he sings many of his own songs but also plays oldies, standards, country-folk and 60s-70s light rock.

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers

Gina Jones (Spirit Wind Band)

Gina Jones was born in Idaho but raised in the south started singing at age 9 in a profesaional family band. Has opened for over 35 opry stars, written over 250 songs two of which have been cut by a Gospel band. One of the songs hit the gospel charts. Gina is currently signed to a record label out of Nashville and her single is being released to I tunes and all major online sites for downloads, she has an album on Jan go, reverbnation as well as hard copies to sell. She had the most votes to win the Sunrise stage at the Mountain Home Festival and currently hosts several events from Boise to twin falls, Mc call, and sun valley..

Genre

Acoustic / Folk, Blues, Country / Western, Covers, Reggae / Funk, Rock / Alternative

GREAT BAIT

GREAT BAIT is a collection of multi-genre loving musicians from Tennessee, New Hampshire, Idaho, and California. What started as a casual North End garage session, has now turned into a full time gigging obsession. This 4 piece digs out everything from Johnny Cash, to The Grateful Dead, to Jerry Joseph and The Jackmormons, to Townes Van Zandt, and plenty of original material.

Genre

Blues, Covers, Other

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Groove & Jones

Groove & Jones is a Blues/Classic Rock group made up of experienced musicians simply interested in having a good time making music…and making sure their audiences do, too.

Trish Marshall: Lead Vocals
Bill Bair: Guitar, harmonica & Lead Vocals
John Duzik: Guitar & BG Vocals
Chris Ackerman: Bass & BG Vocals
Ken Bowman: Drums