Carsick in the backseat from the stop-and-go, foot fixed to the brake driving of New York City, you catch a glimpse in the rearview mirror. A set of familiar eyes meet yours, but it couldn’t be. Why would Jesus H. Christ be an immigrant in the U.S. of A, collecting fares as a cabbie to put food on the table? Certainly this isn’t the American Dream we were sold. A tongue in cheek concept representing so many forms of disillusionment and hypocrisy, Jesus Christ Taxi Driver found their band name, as well as a track off of their upcoming second album Taxi The Rich.
Rapturously irreverent, politically pointed, religiously disoriented, and existentially uncertain, the suite of songs’ ethos is pure rock ‘n’ roll, but the sound sure isn’t. Taking cues from garage punk, funk, surf rock, twang and even power pop, Jesus Christ Taxi Driver assembles an unlikely thematic cast of characters on Taxi The Rich including serial killers, Lana Del Rey, Jeffrey Epstein and more.
Formed in 2022 on Colorado’s front range, the band is made up of Ian Ehrhart (guitar and vocals), Colin Kelly (guitar and vocals), Miles Jenkins (drums) and Will Ehrhart (bass). Known for their unrestrained, disruptive live shows that have been likened to Iggy Pop and The Cramps, Jesus Christ Taxi Driver has previously opened for Frank Black (Pixies), The Hold Steady, A Place to Bury Strangers, The Thing and more. Leaving their mark across North America, they have also performed at festivals including Treefort, Somewhere Fest and Break Out West. Fueled by the human connections they make on the road, the band has every intention of spending as little time at home this year as possible.
In 2023, the band released their debut record Lick My Soul with standout tracks “STUPIDMOTHERFUCKER” and “Ding Dong The Beeves are Dead.” In 2025, they were included in the National Independent Venue Association’s (NIVA) Live List of best independent live bands to keep an eye on. The Denver Westword frequently champions Jesus Christ Taxi Driver as one of the best bands in the scene right now.
Taxi The Rich will be released on April 24th via Midtopia.
Red Caroline
Red Caroline is a fish blues rock band from Boise, Idaho. The band formed in mid-2023 around longtime best friends Kaleb Muilenburg (Bass) and Jack Magnolia (Guitar) and finalized the lineup, adding Layla Booth (Vocals) Aiden Elliott (Drums), and Ayden “Goose” Booth (Keys/guitar) to complete the gang of psychedelic sorcerers. Since then, they were able to get their foot in the door locally, landing spots as support for groups like The Moss, The Velveteers, Forty Feet Tall, MX LONELY, and Boot Juice, and they released their first project, “Coastal Blues”, on February 21st, 2025. Together the band takes elements of classic garage rock, dreamy indie, and fuzzy psych, and mixes them all together to present a nostalgic sound in a new wave of Boise musicians.
The Barefoot Soldiers
Rhodes Hull’s Magic Band is a vibrant musical group hailing from Boise, Idaho, known for their electric fusion of surf rock, psychedelic rock, whimsical rock, and scallywag rock. Their unique sound can be described as a captivating blend of the Beatles’ infectious melodies and the Doors’ enigmatic vibes. From catchy surf guitar licks to mind-bending psychedelic journeys, their music takes you on a captivating ride filled with nostalgia and imaginative storytelling
