The Powell Bros. w/Woody Aunan, Little Live Radio Hour,

By Reader Staff

Brothers Anthony and David Powell — who play under the moniker The Powell Brothers — have been a part of the Sandpoint music scene for more than two decades.

The Powells spent time in Nashville, Tenn. with legendary guitarists and harp guitarists such as Muriel Anderson, Stephen Bennet and Andy McKee, as well as consorting with expert luthiers around the nation.

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The brothers founded Tonedevil Guitars in 2002, breathing new life and design into the modern acoustic harp guitar, featuring bass strings and acoustic guitar strings on the same instrument.

Live Radio Hour: The Powell Bros. w/ Woody Aunan

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8 p.m. Listen live at krfy.org or on 88.5FM.

The duo will play a set on their unique guitars as part of KRFY’s Little Live Radio Hour, streaming live on krfy.org or on 88.5 FM. The show is hosted by Jack Peterson and produced by the Festival at Sandpoint. Don’t miss it!

Brandon Jackson Band w/Jordan Pitts, The Hive, April 14

By Reader Staff

A central element of country music has always been storytelling. The Brandon Jackson Band began sharing their songwriting when lead singer and guitarist Brandon Jackson and guitarist Cody Parker came together with a true passion for music. Along the way, the band added bassist Brian Zabriskie, drummer Jake West and fiddler Suzaan Botha.

Today, the Brandon Jackson Band continues to share their passion for country music. Based in Spokane, Wash., the five-piece won the 2021 Inland Northwest CMA Award for best performance in their area and recently headlined a show at the Knitting Factory.

Brandon Jackson Band w/ Jordan Pitts

Their unique sound is influenced by impactful lived experiences that relate to the masses through high-energy talent, which will be on full display Friday, April 14 at The Hive.

Line dancing lessons 6:30-7:30 p.m., opener Jordan Pitts 7:308:30 p.m., main show at 8:45 p.m.; $10; 21+. The Hive, 207 N. First Ave., 208-920-9039, beeswaxsystems.com/THEHIVE. Listen at brandonjacksonband.com. livefromthehive.com.

A snapshot of notable live music coming up in Sandpoint

Acoustic Blue, MickDuff’s Beer Hall, April 14

There’s something for everyone at an Acoustic Blue show — provided they’re fans of timeless tunes by icons like the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Elvis, The Beatles, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Buck Owens and others.

Featuring Greg V. Lewis on lead guitar and vocals, Josh Loew on bass and guitar, and Veronika Jones on violin and mandolin, the Hayden-based trio holds it down with a steady house gig at

Jackson Roltgen, Eichardt’s Pub, April 15

Mulligans in Coeur d’Alene. Now it’s Sandpoint’s turn to get a taste Friday, April 14, when Acoustic Blue swings into MickDuff’s Beer Hall with its broad portfolio of high-energy ’50s rockabilly, outlaw country, Delta Blues and folk.

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6:30-9:30 p.m., FREE. MickDuff’s Beer Hall, 220 Cedar St., 208-290-6700, mickduffs.com.

There’s music that tries hard to sound vintage, and music that touches on the deeper sentiments of timelessness. For an example of the latter, look no further than Coeur d’Alene-based singer-songwriter Jackson Roltgen.

With versatile vocals and flexible influences, Roltgen blends rock, country and blues with a gentler, almost sultry soul sound to create a style that’s comfortable in its own skin and capable

Debate over the social media app TikTok is heating up on the national level, as federal lawmakers are currently debating whether to ban it unless the company cuts ties with China. I am not a TikTok user, but I’m fascinated by the hold the video app has on millions of Americans. Hearings are also sure to be humorous when our aging representatives discuss tech issues. For those of us unfamiliar with the polarizing app, there’s a solid look at the pros and cons by Vox reporter Rebecca Jennings. Find the article, titled “Has TikTok made us better? Or much, much worse?” on vox.com.

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It’s been a long six years since English folk trio Daughter put out an album, so I’m beside myself with glee as I report that Stereo Mind Game — a stellar addition to the band’s catalog — dropped on April 7. Combining elements of eclectic, delicate electronica with soft, gorgeous indie rock melodies, Daughter is a mainstay among my favorite bands to put on shuffle and leave playing for hours on end. Favorite tracks off Stereo Mind Game include “Party,” “Dandelion” and “To Rage.”

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of drawing in listeners across generations.

Roltgen will thrive in an intimate space like Eichardt’s, playing songs poised for connection through lyrics, instrumental skill and plain ol’ groove.

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Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey

7 p.m., FREE. Eichardt’s Pub, 212 Cedar St., 208-263-4005, eichardtspub.com. Listen on Spotify.

My childless home doesn’t typically choose animated films for post-dinner viewing, but my husband and I made an exception for the 2016 Dreamworks movie Storks over the weekend when the preview clip — which played as I hovered over the Netflix selection — made us both laugh out loud. Featuring the voice acting talents of comedian Andy Samberg, Storks tells the story of how humans used to get babies — before a stork went crazy and tried to keep one. The humor is so weird it works. Basically, it’s a kid movie, but for grown ups.