Dave the Fave and MCMD are the rappers. Spin Master Mugen is the DJ. Together, they are Dedicated Servers – a trio of multi-faceted creators who represent Boise and harness an energy unlike any other. Between creating, writing, performing, DJ’ing, Twitch acting, reviewing movies, and parenting, it’s always “showtime” for the DS and they aim to entertain. Dave the Fave and MCMD have been flexing their verses over hip hop beats for awhile, but upon meeting Spin Master Mugen, they’ve turned their attention towards a more funk-oriented sound and look forward to bringing more of that to audiences, and particularly, Treefort. Don’t fight the urge to move at a Dedicated Servers show. Follow the groove and let your body move.
The French Tips
When Rachel Couch, Angela Heileson and Ivy Merrell started The French Tips at the end of 2016, their goal was to learn a few covers to channel their femme fueled rage. What followed was their debut record of crunchy garage rock bangers It’s The Tips. After taking off 2020 to focus on existential angst, they returned to the studio in January. Set to release in 2022, their sophomore album All The Rage carries the torch of dance infused hella riffs that propelled their first record to moderate regional esteem.
Roller Dome
Newly gracing stages and festivals in the high desert rock scene of Boise, Idaho, female-fronted Roller Dome (founded 2021) invites you to nestle into the dark, sludgy rhythms of their 90s inspired songs about love, loss, and self-discovery. The soulful, honeyed vocals and washy rhythm guitar of front gal, Gia Trotter (of Boise bands Mostly Muff, 2X2 and The Very Most), set the tone, and are given backbone by the mesmerizing deep grooves of drummer Robert Reeves (Jetski, The Brents, and 2X2). Hard-hitting, melodic leads from guitarist Nick Schug (Get Wet+, and Manville), and muscly electronic keys by Cory Hentrup (Hummingbird of Death and Toy Zoo), fill out the songs’ narratives and hooks, and invite the listener to lose themselves in the irresistible network of Roller Dome’s song caves. Bring a lantern.
wins
The Texas born Nebraska raised wins, has been staking his solo claim & navigating the music landscape of his current home base Boise, Idaho. For the last two years, the alternative hip-hop artist, continues to push forward merging quality melodies with a combination of introspective & snappy lyrics. wins seeks to challenge & connect with his peers through his lyricism while also helping his listeners conquer life’s daily ebbs & flows. wins often says, “I want to be the friend they never had, the one that keeps it real & authentic whether the like me in the moment or not for being honest & direct.” During his Boise stint, wine has had the opportunity to open for touring artist such as Souls of Mischief, Slick Rick, Freddie Gibbs, EARTHGANG, and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to name a few. He seeks to make his presence from Boise through the northwest felt & become a catalyst for other talented Idaho artist to get their recognition to stamp the states scene with a hip hop/rap presence & relevance.
