Most Tuesday through Saturday evenings, from 6:30-7:30ish, and in September from 6:00-7:00pm, the Festival presents a mini-concert series on the Meadow Stage, located alongside Shakespeare’s Marketplace preceding the mainstage performance and featuring various bands and performing artists. To see who is playing each evening please visit our calendar by clicking here and click on each date for the evening’s performance details. Patrons may enjoy the performance from throughout the grounds, on the patio, or by spreading a blanket and/or using low chairs in the meadow grass surrounding the stage.
Vibeka is a Boise born and raised Americana Indie musician pulling inspiration from classic country as well as pop. Gearing up to release her debut album, Love in your Twenties, you can find her anywhere that will allow her to set up a microphone and her acoustic guitar. Just recently forming her band, she will be playing at venues like the Olympic as well as Yellow Pine and other local festivals this summer. Instagram: @vibeka.music
Idaho native, self-taught musician, and second-generation songwriter, Ashley Rose brings an honest and eclectic approach to song-writing and set-building. With an undimmed, genuine presence and impressive vocal versatility, she offers a blend of soul, jazz, and American folk sure to captivate. She can be found performing locally with the modern Mediterranean groove quartet Tambalka, The Ashley Rose Soul Band, The Ashley Rose Jazztet, as well as regional hero Steve Fulton Music. In addition to her work as a musician, Rose also teaches and performs professionally as a North African and Middle Eastern dance artist. Ashley Rose performs fulltime in Boise, and tours the Pacific Northwest seasonally. She has shared the stage live with internationally known acts such as Angelique Kidjo, Jefferson Starship, Vieux Farka Tauré, Ken Stringfellow (REM, The Posies), The Steve Miller Band, Curtis Stigers, Sugar Ray, Smash Mouth, and The Suffers.
Dahlia is a singer-songwriter from Boise, Idaho. Known for her introspective songwriting that binds hearts together, Dahlia shares her heart and soul in her music. Known most prominently for her alternative rock band Dahlia, she has played in multiple states and music festivals and is currently working on a debut album. Whether it be Super Sonic Rock or singer-songwriter tunes, Dahlia aims to bring her community together through music. dahliadahliamusic.com
Flamenco Idaho is a performing group who draws inspiration from classical guitar, contemporary dance/art performance, cultural music and Flamenco, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. We are focused on performing new and traditional works that represent the artists that comprise the group. We come from a varying background including: classical, cultural and experimental music, numerous dance forms, visual art, and poetry.
Katie Garonzik’s vocal stylings have been described as haunting and rich, with playful and unique phrasing that makes your arm hairs tingle. She has been the front woman for a heavily vintage, jazz infused, Brazilian samba and rock group, founded in 2017. Katie’s music roots in this community are deep. She carries the torch for her late father’s legacy of music with reverence and splendor. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill jazz combo cover band. katiegaronzikmusic.com
June Babies is a Boise based modern swing duo entertaining with an eclectic mix of swinging tunes of the ’30s, ’40s, and beyond. They also perform original works that salute another era of melodies and lyrics. The duo features Petra Schwarthoff on violin and Vashti Summervill on vocals, piano and ukulele. Learn more at www.junebabies.live
Leta has been entertaining audiences in the Treasure Valley for decades as an actor and musician. Her first band gig was at the age of 14 in the WCA auditorium with a punk band The Gargoyles. They played five songs and the crowd demanded an encore. Well, they only had those five songs… so they played them all again! Since then, she has learned a couple more songs. She plays solo and with various band configurations throughout the Treasure Valley, and she has been singing with the Boise Philharmonic Master Chorale for 17 years. She is currently writing an autobiographical musical about growing up in Boise, and prepping for her first album release. This season, Leta will introduce audiences to Felt Mama, a musical experience of song and spoken word, featuring original music and reimagined soulful classics. She will be joined by a rotating lineup of musicians to make each performance unique and unforgettable.
Lisa Marie and TRP is a dynamic group of musicians based in Boise, Idaho. This group will take you on a nostalgic musical journey, from the groovy beats of the ’60s to the infectious rhythms of today. With a repertoire spanning rock, pop, soul, and country, “Lisa Marie and TRP” delivers entertaining performances that will have you dancing and singing along to classic hits. Catch them at a local show or inquire for more information about bringing TRP to your special event. www.Lisamariewood.com
Sydney Hair wows audiences with her stratospheric singing range. Her tone can go from smooth and silky to rocky road grit at will. She started professionally singing in 2014 when she was just 15 years old. She is a lead singer, lyricist, and album cover artist for the band Minor Paradox. Sydney wrote the lyrics and recorded her first album while in high school, the second while in college with her writing partner, Andrew Every. Sydney is joined by the talented George Hadden on bass, and the delightful vocals of guitarist Dr. Lloyd Blake.
Rebecca Scott has been performing her unique brand of folk-rock in the Northwest for more than 30 years. Since December 2003, Rebecca has been named the top “Mover & Shaker” in Boise entertainment by Idaho Statesman‘s free Thrive magazine and many times over for “The Best Musician/Singer/Songwriter/Performer of Boise” by Boise Weekly Entertainment Guide. Rebecca has performed with Jonatha Brooke, Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams, Dishwallah, The Young Dubliners, and many more, plus several music festivals. Rebecca also hosted the Open Mic Night at Pengilly’s Saloon for 20 years, working with emerging and established artists from the Treasure Valley and beyond. Rebecca is joined by Debbie Sager’s harmony vocals and hand percussion, Rob Hill’s bass, and Dave John’s drums.
“Swingin’ with Ellie Shaw” brings to life the vintage sounds of the Swing Era. Fronting the group is Ellie Shaw, with her distinctive vocals and inspired jazz violin solos. A natural musician, Ellie was winning national and state fiddle contests by the age of eight, and branched off into jazz violin a few years later. Her love of movie musicals found her singing along with Doris Day and Frank Sinatra and it wasn’t long before she was adding her own voice to the genre. Backing her up on rhythm guitar is her mom, Kiley. Ellie and Kiley have dedicated the past 15 years to creating their own interpretation of the American Songbook while honoring the unique sounds of swing. This popular duo is in demand throughout the Treasure Valley and Ellie is a featured musician on Saturdays at Chandler’s. Ellie balances her love of music with her day job as an attorney at Patton and Buller Law Firm. www.EllieShawJazz.com
