May

April 26, 2013 at 2:54 pm

It is fixin to be a busy May for Idyltime!  We’ve got 5 shows lined up before the Glasgow Gathering (Memorial Day Weekend) and that is not including the old-time jams at Pengilly’s (Tuesdays 6-9pm).  These jams stop for the summer so if you’ve wanted to come out to one, now is the time. 

Lately we’ve been reflecting on the music scene here in Boise, the venues and the musicians and the incredible sense of community throughout.  Boise is a great music town!  As such we’ve got to get out and support the scene, help it grow.  Come out and be a part of it!  And if you’ve been wanting to play music, to learn an instrument and find out what it’s all about, don’t delay.  Let us know and we can help!  See you around town.

 

 

Springing forward

March 20, 2013 at 10:03 pm

Boise is on the verge of blooming and warm weather is almost upon us.  We’ve recently added a few shows and will be playing out here and there throughout the spring and summer.  Check back often for updates!  Keep in mind that we play most Tuesdays at Pengilly’s in downtown Boise as part of a great old-time jam (6-9pm).  If you are into pickin’ and singin’ (or listening) that is the place to be.  We’ve found a really wonderful, supportive community there!  Dave also plays with members of the Giant Leprechauns every Sunday at the Ha’penny in Boise as they host an Irish jam session (7pm).  Fantastic musicianship from that group.

Looking ahead to festival season, Idyltime will be hosting the 5th annual Glasgow Gathering in Boise this year.   Maybe we’ll call it the Boise Bothering…  do we need a new name for the festival now that it is not in Glasgow?  If you haven’t been, the gathering is about playing as much music as possible over Memorial Day Weekend with the least amount of driving involved (after you get there, of course).  Come on Friday and stay for the weekend!  Stay longer if you’d like (Ian, Max, Michael).  Canal-side camping encouraged!  Really looking forward to that weekend…

Enjoy the spring!

Idyltime is a 4 piece once again!

January 31, 2013 at 7:01 am

We’ve been teaming up with two of our favorite pickers in the Treasure Valley, Dave Daley and Ava Honey.  We’re really excited for all the music to come.  Welcome to Ava and Dave!!

Music in Coos Bay

December 27, 2012 at 1:08 am

Idyltime is back in the Coos for the Holidays and are happy to be playing a show at our favorite venue, Shark Bites.  We will be playing an early set starting at 7pm in the restaurant.  Bob Shaffer will be joining us on fiddle and Beth, Tate and Michael will round out the lineup.  Two great Bellingham, WA bands (Yogoman Burning Band and Chivalry Timbers) will be playing in the adjacent Rock Hall starting at 9pm.  A great chance to get out and support live music in Coos Bay!

Idyltime is now in Boise, ID.

November 16, 2012 at 6:12 pm

As most of you know Idyltime has been in a state of flux since Ian was sent to a remote outpost in Alaska, Michael was fined by the jazz police, Beth came down (and recovered from) a serious illness and Tate was sent off to graduate school.  Tough times on the band.  Nonetheless, Beth and Tate are going to keep the band alive in Boise and are going to start playing out again in December.  Our first gig is December 15 at the Visual Arts Collective where we will be opening for Dave McGraw and Mandy Ferr.  This will be a fun evening of music and wildlife conservation brought to you by our dear friends at Wild Lens. Here’s to the music!