Big Hair's Winter Social

Ryan Curtis

Over the last decade, Ryan Curtis has continued to carve out a name for himself in the world of Alt-Country and Americana music. His unique blend of old school honky tonk and high desert country blues plays like a love letter to the past, bucking the slick sheen and tired cliches of today’s pop country radio in favor of traditional, songwriter-driven roots music. Ryan’s songs are usually about life’s harder-learned lessons, painting cinematic pictures of picaresque anti-heroes from the Midwest to the Rockies; down-and-out townies, bar room drifters, forlorn lovers, and resilient loners fill his visionary tales and mournful subject matter he turns into country gold.

His first solo record, 2021’s Rust Belt Broken Heart was woven together with a western noir sound soaked in the sorrowful twang of pedal steel. His latest Ain’t Ever Easy, (released in July on American Standard Time) builds on that, but with a more guitar-forward sound, mixing in early 70’s rock n’ roll, (a’ la Sticky Fingers and Exile on Main Street era Rolling Stones), alongside classic 60’s country and honky tonk. The gravelly voice of the Michigan-born, Boise-based singer has been praised on KEXP and earned acclaim from the likes of No Depression and Saving Country Music. You can catch Ryan and his band out on the road week in and week out bringing the heat to the dives and haunts of the great American West and beyond.

Low-Fi

The band, low-fi, is a five-piece band from Boise, ID. The group plays a smooth melodic style of alternative/ indie rock with elements of folk, progressive rock and funk mixed in.

The group was launched in 2007 by founding members; Todd Sloan (guitar/vox) and Josh Gilmore (bass). Kevin Alspach(drums) joined the band in 2011, Fernando Flores(guitar) 2016 and Tomek Zajaczkowski(keys) 2020. They released their first LP “Where You Are” in August of 2007. Followed by their sophomore effort “After All This Time” in 2011.

The band has had music featured on the CW television network’s “One Tree Hill” and Showtime’s “the big C”. The band has also performed live on Seattle’s KEXP and KRBX Radio Boise as well as numerous performances across the Pacific NW.

Ashley Rose Band

If High Desert Soul was a thing — music that moves you through word and harmony in the tradition of real roots Americana — but with an ear towards jazz, and a pocket as deep as river canyon, that’s the ARB. AR’s songwriting is simultaneously earthy as it is urban. Sincere lyricism, rich harmonic and rhythmic structure, clearly influenced by the likes of Joni, Lucinda & Ani DiFranco. All held up with the sturdy pulse of Vintage Soul & Motown.

Tater Patch

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.

Canyon Kids

Bo Elledge and Dusty Nichols aka Canyon Kids are harmony singers with a passion for songwriting. They follow in the vocal & folk tradition of sibling greats like the Everly or Avett Brothers. No, they aren’t brothers—or even related, but you could easily make the mistake of thinking so once they start to sing. Collaborating for close to a decade across four albums and countless performances, they aren’t afraid to explore multiple genres. Nichols shreds a mean lead while Elledge strums on acoustic guitar and thumps the kick. If you come to see the Canyon Kids, expect rich harmonies, some killer twang, and a stomping good time.​