Idaho Music Festivals Feature Diverse Motif

Idaho Music Festivals Feature Diverse Motif

BOISE, Idaho, July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- It's summertime in Idaho and that means music is in the air. From folk, bluegrass and toe-tapping Dixieland to head-bobbing jazz and dreamy classical melodies, Idaho has a music festival that will satisfy even the most eclectic of musical taste.

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Some of the most diverse festival schedules can be found this summer in Sun Valley and the surrounding Wood River Valley. Visitors to the area can be inspired by a world class symphony, groove to jazz ensembles or rock out with major rock bands. Smaller events in the area feature such diverse cultural music as African, Reggae, Cajun and even a Finnish band.

Other festivals and events are happening around the state -- from Boise to Sandpoint and places in between. So, whether you like your blues on the green, your jazz in the park or your strings under the stars, you're sure to find a music festival that will help you get out and stay cool this summer.

Check out the brief listing below of some of the scheduled musical events happening this summer in Idaho.

Sun Valley Symphony

The Sun Valley Summer Symphony provides free classical music performances throughout the summer, July 31 to August 14. Concerts are held at the Sun Valley Lodge Esplanade and begin at 6:30 p.m. This symphony is made up of some of the finest musicians in the US from big city concert halls. Visit www.svsummersymphony.org for more information.

Jazz at Warm Springs

This free concert series takes place on the patio and grassy slopes of Warm Springs Lodge every Sunday evening, now through August 27, from 6-8 p.m. Different jazz ensembles play each week and include: July 30, Jazz Rangers; August 13, Scott Risser; August 20, Onomatopoeia; August 27, Brent Jensen. For more information, call 208- 726-3423.

Bravo Summer Music Series

The Bravo Summer Music Series in Sun Valley brings national acts to the mountains. Performances will include Nickel Creek on Aug. 12 and The Doobie Brothers on Aug. 22. More information can be found by searching the venue listing menu for Warm Springs-Ketchum at www.bravobsp.com.

Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concerts

The popular Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series is filled with award winning and acclaimed musicians, including Rosanne Cash with special guest Jerry Douglas Thursday, Aug. 24 and Bonnie Raitt with special guest Keb' Mo', Aug. 31. Admission: $20 adults, $5 kids, 12 & under. Shows take place at River Run Lodge. Gates open at 6 p.m., shows start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.sunvalleycenter.org or call 208-726-9491.

17th annual Sun Valley Swingin' Dixie Jazz Jamboree

The Sun Valley Swing 'n' Dixie Jazz Jamboree takes place in 12 locations with over 300 shows around Sun Valley and Ketchum Oct. 18-22. Enjoy Dixieland music, jazz, vocals, acoustics and everything in between. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1. For more information, visit www.sunvalleyjazz.com.

The Northern Rockies Folk Festival -- Hailey, Idaho

This year the Festival will take place on Aug. 4 and 5. Festival buttons are $18 in advance and $20 at the gate and are good for both days. All bands will perform in Hailey's Hop Porter Park. Admission: $18 advance / $20 at gate. For more information visit www.nrff.net/.

Annual Bluegrass Festival -- Grand Targhee Resort

Enjoy three full days of incredible bluegrass music, Aug. 11-13, at Grand Targhee Resort located on the west side of the Teton Mountains. Arts and crafts, food courts, flat pick guitar contest and children's activities are held throughout the weekend. For more information call (307) 353-2300 or Toll Free: (800) 827-4433 or visit: www.grandtarghee.com/summer/music-festivals/bluegrass-fest.php.

Ste. Chapelle Winery

Chris Cain "The Next B.B. King"
Aug. 13 -- Gates open at noon
Soulful, jazzy blues

Caliente
Sept. 24 -- Gates open at Noon
Latin Brazilian jazz

Harvest Party Highstreet
Oct. 1 - Gates open at Noon

Enjoy the last concert of the season, celebrating the harvest of the grapes. Prize giveaways, drawings and of course the soulful, swinging style of Highstreet. Tickets for all events are $10 per person - 13 and under free. For more information, visit www.stechapelle.com/events.b.html

Garden Valley "Music in the Mountains" Country Bluegrass Festival

The line up for this incredible two-day music event, held Aug. 12 and 13, includes Ten Mile Tide, Taarka, Oakhurst, Pinto Bennett, Katie Glassman Trio, Joshua Tree, The Buckhorn Mountain Boys, and others to be announced. Prices vary. For more information, visit www.gruntwerks.net/gardenvalleymusicinthemountains.htm

The Festival at Sandpoint

This unique festival, Aug. 3-13, features a series of classical, blues, country, pop, rock n'roll and jazz concerts under the stars on Lake Pend Oreille in Sandpoint. This year's line-up includes Tanya Tucker, Dick Dale, Los Straitjackets, Nickel Creek, The Wailn' Jennys, Jackie Greene, David Gray, Ruthie Foster, Susan Tedeschi, Etta James, Maestro Gary Sheldon and the Spokane Symphony Orchestra. For more information visit www.FestivalAtSandpoint.com

Rock the Canyon Christian Festival -- Twin Falls, Idaho

Rock the Canyon is a two-day Christian worship festival now in its 4th year. This year's events will be held Aug. 11-12 and will feature Christian artists from all over the world. Held at Centennial Park in Twin Falls. Visit http://www.rockthecanyon.com/ for more information.

Idaho -- Nowhere Near Ordinary

Idaho is home to more whitewater than any other state in the lower 48, along with mountains to climb, trails to hike, lakes to fish, 17 ski resorts and much more. So take a break from it all and come out to play. Idaho -- nowhere near ordinary. Visit www.visitidaho.org for more information and vacation ideas.

Contact:
Ron Gardner
208 334-2470

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Source: Idaho Division of Tourism

CONTACT: Ron Gardner, +1-208-334-2470, for Idaho Division of Tourism

Web site: http://www.visitidaho.org/

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