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It kicks off with a tribute to Paul Revere and the Raiders, who got their start in Boise but, after a brief hiatus for some members to do military service, regrouped in Portland. Each song will feature a different singer from the Boise talent pool.
Mantooth (7 pm Thursday at the Shredder)
Singer John Edsall is part Iggy Pop, part Crispin Glover, and the band masterfully cranks out New York Dolls-ish rock 'n' roll. Whatever costume Edsell comes up with will make it worth your time.
The Dirty Moogs (midnight Friday at Neurolux)
One of the best visual experiences you'll have at Treefort, put on by four guys named Wolfgang.
Dedicated Servers (10:50 pm Saturday at the Knitting Factory)
If hip-hop is your thing, you're probably already planning to be at the Knitting Factory on Saturday night. Dedicated Servers are a ton of fun and always put on a positive, high-energy show.
Central City Music Company (4 pm Saturday at the District)
Sam Counsil has been a personal white whale for me. He only plays the occasional live gig, so I've been wanting to catch him for years. CCMC's bio says it does heavy metal, blues improvisation, lo-fi indie pop and experimental rock. Sounds about right.
Todd Dunnigan is a Boise musician and producer and host of
SEE IT: The Treefort Music Fest is Wednesday-Sunday, March 25-29, in downtown Boise, Idaho. See treefortmusicfest.com for a complete schedule.
WWeek 2015