Live in studio today I got a chance to interview the duo of Wolfman Fever, Joshua Kangior and Jeremy Kangior, which are making electronic history right here in Boise ID. Originally from Las Vegas and L.A, these dudes already have label support as well as a new EP coming out! If you missed The Beat with DJ Tetro you can see these guys preform live this Friday December 2nd, at Legends Bar and Grill across from Gameworld. Tickets are only $5 at the door for four local DJ’s spinning 10pm-2am. This is Wolfman Fevers new 4 song EP release party, I encourage you to pick one up, they will be available that night as well. Or if you cant find the time to make it out this Friday the guys do have some FREE downloads available for you on soundcloud.com/wolfman-fever.
Purple clouds of smoke engulf an enthusiastic crowd who is awaiting the start of Minus The Bear’s 10th Anniversary Tour. Boise opens the 33 city tour commemorating their first album release of “Highly Refined Pirates.” Following their debut album came 5 more including their latest and most popular “OMNI.” Minus The Bear is an indie rock group from Seattle, Washington comprised of Jake Snider, Dave Knudson, Alex Rose, Cory Murchy, and Erin Tate. They have recently risen to fame with the single My Time off of “OMNI” and were recently touring late night talk shows preforming. As an avid fan I was excited for my first Boise show. Having seen them 3 times in Sacramento, CA I knew the show would be enjoyable.
Minus The Bear played a short set due to time constraints placed by the venue, but they were able to play a couple songs from “Highly Refined Pirates,” “Menos El Oso,” and “OMNI.” The show was more produced than previous shows: using smoke machines and rhythmic alternating colored lights but the group meshed well together and played a fun show. I enjoy watching them play because you can tell they are all good friends who love to play music. I suggest them to anyone interested in rock with Pachuca Sunrise, My Time, Summer Angel, Into The Mirror, and my favorite song Ice Monster.
By Dustin Verburg – General Manager/Producer: The Negative Zone
On Friday, 4/1/11, we spoke with Ian McFeron and Alisa Milner of the Seattla-based Americana/roots/folk group the Ian McFeron Band. Ian and Alisa talk about their new album, Summer Nights, which was recorded in Nashville by Doug Lancio and features members of Ryan Adams’ band. They also talk about life on the road, their musical beginnings and what it means to be an independent artist.
Ian and Alisa are playing Friday, 4/1/11, at Pengilly’s Saloon in downtown Boise at 9pm.
Listen to the interview and listen to a 4 song in-studio set after the jump!
On Friday, 3/18/11, Eric Gilbert of the Boise rock band Finn Riggins spoke with us during our weekly live show. Eric discusses Finn Riggins’ forthcoming split 7″ with Hillfolk Noir, recording songs for Daytrotter, extensive touring and their new approach to recording.
