After spending 17 years as a professional cowboy throughout the western states, Buddy began to focus more seriously on his music about 15 years ago, and began playing professionally. In 2017, he brought together several other talented musicians from Southwest Idaho to form Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys. With their energetic brand of Western Honky Tonk music, the band plays extensively at venues and festivals throughout the Mountain Northwest. The Faded Cowboys consist of Buddy DeVore – lead vocal and guitar, Bernie Reilly – upright bass, guitar and vocals, Louis McFarland – drums, Rob Matson – guitar and vocals, and Sam Rothwell – steel guitar. Their shows feature the best of classic traditional Country Music, as well as original material written by Buddy. The band released their first album, “Beautiful Day” in November, 2019, and just released their 2nd studio album “To Save A Miserable Hide” in September 2024.

Howdy folks, thanks for swinging by! I’m a singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist from the Pacific Northwest. I’ve been playing live music and writing songs for over 25 years now. I’ve gathered my mojo from such places as: St, Louis, Seattle, Portland Oregon, Boston and Vermont. I’ve spent the last few years co-fronting a band called Curtis/Sutton & the Scavengers, playing solo gigs, and backing other musicians in and around Boise, Idaho. Over the years I’ve shared the bill with such acts as: Hillfolk Noir, Eilen Jewell, DBUK, Carson McHone, Benyaro, Jamie Lin Wilson, The Mastersons, The Young Dubliners, Zoe Muth, The Country Lips, Bart Budwig, and several other artists. I was also featured as a solo performer on Garrison Keillor’s, A Prairie Home Companion, way back in October of 2006. I spend my free time writing songs, sketching, painting, writing poetry, watching films, fishing and foraging in the woods. I recently released a solo album called Primitive Songs For Modern Times on Junkerdash Records with the help of my talented friend, songwriter and producer—Travis Ward.

Twenty years of touring. Twenty years on the road. “My own weariness amazes me,” as Bob Dylan sings to his Tambourine Man. I feel ya, Bob. But the depth of my gratitude amazes me too. I’m humbled by the countless gifts of fanship and friendship throughout the past two decades. I would say it’s been a dream, except I never could have dreamt up most of it. I’ve shared stages and drinks in hotel rooms with my heroes, met children named after me, made friendships rooted in music from Auckland to the Arctic Circle, performed on trains, on boats, for Wall Street men in tuxes and for the muddy denizens of a musk ox farm… Not bad for a lonely rambler girl from Idaho. It was always a nebulous gut feeling that got the show on the road, and so it is now but in reverse. A gut feeling is telling me to get off the road, at least for now. After 2026, touring and I will part ways for a year, maybe two, maybe fifty…it’s hard to say at this point. I do hope to keep performing in some capacity. Maybe come see me of a weeknight in some Boise dive, playing for potatoes? Or strumming the guitar for a handful of fellow meditators as we contemplate the Dharma and the temporary nature of all things. I need some time for a new exploration, to try to be the kind of mother I want to be, and to stop moving long enough “to let my soul catch up with me,” as my grandma Jeanne used to say. Who knows what will come of that? Maybe on some jingle-jangle morning I’ll come following the next great dream, rested and ready to go anywhere. But until then, suffice it to say…thank you. Thank you, thank you to everyone who carried me forward all this way and in all your different ways. With love, gratitude, and solidarity in music always, –Eilen

Known for his smooth, ballad-heavy style, vocalist Curtis Stigers has garnered commercial success straddling the line between traditional jazz crooner, pop artist, and R&B singer. He first broke through with 1991’s Curtis Stigers, scoring a Top Ten Hot 100 hit with “I Wonder Why.” He also enjoyed broader attention with his cover of Nick Lowe‘s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” off The Bodyguard soundtrack. Stigers has remained a jazz chart favorite, reaching the Top 20 with 2002’s Secret Heart, 2005’s I Think It’s Going to Rain Today, and 2012’s country-infused Let’s Go Out Tonight. In 2017, he hit number four on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz Albums chart with One More for the Road, a Frank Sinatra-inspired collaboration with the Danish Radio Big Band. With 2020’s wry Gentleman, he further showcased his stylistically broad-minded taste, performing originals alongside longtime favorites by Nick Lowe and Tom T. Hall.

Born in 1965 in Hollywood, Stigers grew up in Boise, Idaho. His interest in music began as a teen, playing in punk and blues bands as well as receiving classical training in clarinet and saxophone in high school. After graduation, Stigers moved to New York to pursue rock music, but soon found himself more at home in the city’s blues and jazz clubs. He attracted label attention as the saxophonist/vocalist of a jazz trio, signing a deal with Arista and releasing 1991’s eponymously titled Curtis Stigers. The album went multi-platinum, spawning the Billboard Hot 100 Top Ten single “I Wonder Why.” Along with 1995’s Time Was, Stigers continued to build upon his commercial appeal, contributing a cover of Nick Lowe‘s “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” to The Bodyguard soundtrack, which spent 20 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200.

Released in 1999, Stigers’ third album, Brighter Days, featured appearances by Jackson Browne and Benmont Tench, as well as songs co-written by Carole King and Jules Shear. The album’s single, “To Be Loved,” also appeared on the Dawson’s Creek soundtrack, ensuring his continued popularity. In addition, Stigers moonlighted as a jazz vocalist, performing and recording with artists like Gene Harris and the Doky Brothers.

In 2001, Stigers released an album of jazz standards, Baby Plays Around, which was recorded for the Concord Jazz label and featured backing by Randy Brecker and Chris Minh Doky, among others. Five more jazz-oriented albums followed for Concord, including 2002’s Secret Heart, which reached number 18 on Billboard’s Traditional Jazz chart, 2003’s You Inspire Me, and 2005’s I Think It’s Going to Rain Today, the latter of which hit number 16 on the jazz chart. Following 2007’s Real Emotional, he again reached the Top 30 of the jazz charts with 2009’s Lost in Dreams.

In 2012, Stigers released the country-tinged album Let’s Go Out Tonight, featuring covers of songs by such artists as Steve Earle, Hayes Carll, and Richard Thompson, among others. It hit number 12 on the jazz chart. Another collection of sharply chosen covers and originals, Hooray for Love, appeared in the spring of 2014. Next up was One More for the Road, a live salute to Sinatra at the Sands, recorded with the Danish Radio Big Band; it reached number four on the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. The elegant studio album Gentleman arrived in 2020 and featured contributions by pianist Larry Goldings. ~ Matt Collar & Heather Phares, Rovi

Comprised of seasoned local pickers, Tater Patch delivers a unique sound combining the melodic drive of old-time music with the harmony vocal traditions of bluegrass. Featuring Dave Manion (dobro/guitar), Beth Mason (upright bass), Tate Mason (banjo), and a double fiddle attack from Justin Moore and Adam Straubinger, the band brings a raucous and frenetic energy to every performance.