The weather was perfect. Slightly overcast, all the better to mask the sun’s harsh rays at high altitude. A light breeze. Not too much to cause a disturbance in the ground effects of a fast car moving at high speed, but just enough to create lift under the wings of […]
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Bros. Landreth by Hayden Seder
“Music was the currency in our family,” says Joey Landreth, one half of the two brothers and one fourth of the members of the band The Bros. Landreth. Growing up in a family with members who sang, played guitars, and performed as working musicians, brothers Joey and Dave found themselves […]
SVPN — August 2015 Issue
Zach Heckendorf by Hayden Seder
Many high schoolers have far-fetched dreams of becoming a rock star. For Denver native and musician Zach Heckendorf, that dream became a reality when, as an 18-year-old, he shared stages with bands like John Butler Trio, The Lumineers, Michael Franti, and One Republic. Read more here.
Tylor Bushman: Red Dirt Country by Hayden Seder
The subgenres of any type of music are seemingly infinite and country is no exception; Appalachian folk, bluegrass, Cajun, outlaw, rockabilly. But red dirt? It was certainly a new subgenre to my ears, the term came straight from the mouth of self-proclaimed “red dirt” musician, Tylor Bushman. A solo act […]
Enoteca
Wood-fired pizzas, specialty beers, featured wines, and an intimate urban-rustic ambience keeps everyone coming back to this Italian eatery. Beers on tap and an excellent wine selection are cultivated by Adelaide Smithmason, while chef Dave Schenck creates local favorites like Duck Confit with Risotto, Pork Oso Bucco, and sautéed Idaho Trout.
Andy Frasco & the U.N. by Hayden Seder
Musician Andy Frasco eschews clichés. There is typical narrative: “I was bored with my friends,” “I already played guitar,” “I was inspired by Zeppelin,” to the question of how he started his band. Instead, after managing other bands in high school and working at Atlantic Records, he simply quit college, […]
The Pioneer Saloon
Walking into the Pioneer Saloon in Ketchum is like greeting an old friend. It’s often the first stop for locals coming home or visitors starting a memorable vacation. For more than 50 years the Pioneer has been welcoming its loyal customers with a warm and cozy atmosphere that feels more like someone’s home than a restaurant.