Festival Info
Rendezvous began its journey to becoming the premier musical event on the Palouse in 1982, when it was formed by the City of Moscow and the Moscow Arts Commission in response to citizens’ requests for a summer music festival. After several years, the event became so successful that the Moscow City Council recommended it be separately organized and operated.
2024 Festival Artists
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Cherry Poppin' Daddies
In the past few years Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have become the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soiree at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole Porter to Frank Sinatra, the Daddies have surprised many- likely familiar with them from the early 90’s- whose limited exposure to the band undoubtedly consists of an image of spray painted vans careening across the US as an iconoclastic, misfit part of an already marginalized punk/ska scene. On top of being a show band nonpareil, the Daddies have an “oh by the way” double platinum ability to pen original material that, while influenced by a history of American popular music, is wholly modern lyrically, and itself stands up as classic. The 1997 release of Zoot Suit Riot set the bar for the neo-swing movement of the era in terms of originality, lyrical depth, and flat out musical sales. When you see the Daddies perform their original material you are struck by the poetry and audacity of artistic vision. Whole stirring narratives are laid down in swinging couplets that evince dual meaning and social critique. |
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Diggin' Dirt
This seven-piece band emerging from behind the redwood curtain in Humboldt County, California, is skyrocketing through the west coast music scene. Shoveling out their own path, and consistently wowing audiences and filling concert venues, Diggin Dirt is no ordinary funk and soul band. Their sounds explode off the stage with a pure authentic energy, and once they have you in their clutches, the relentless dance party does not let up. Their intoxicating and infectious sound is fueled by a blazing horn section, pulsating rhythms, and searing guitars, that when combined into one, have been known to entice even the shyest of wallflowers to start movin and groovin. Tying it all together, is the band’s frontman, who is in possession of the pipes, charisma, moves, and natural-born-soul, and launches this ensemble into rarefied air. Behold, as they layer humble influences of psychedelic rock, Motown soul, Afrobeat, and even reggae, atop a sturdy foundation of late 60’s inspired funk music. You might have flashes of James Brown or Sly and the Family Stone, Otis Redding or Tower of Power, but make no mistake that you are in the presence of spine-tingling originality. Videos Diggin Dirt LIVE - "Break Into Action" (Jam In The Van) Diggin Dirt LIVE - "Superstar" (Jam In The Van) Diggin Dirt LIVE in concert - "Milkman" |
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Josh Ritter
One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, Ritter has released ten studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed, Fever Breaks, of which NPR Music praised, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.” In addition to his work as a musician, Ritter is also a national best-selling author, having released two novels to date: 2021’s The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All and 2011’s Bright’s Passage. Released to critical attention, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Bright’s Passage “shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime…This is the work of a gifted novelist.” Josh Ritter has been thinking a lot about space exploration. It has nothing to do with his spellbinding new album, Spectral Lines, except that in a way, it really does. “The Voyager spacecraft went up in ’77 and now it’s out there in a place that no one’s ever been before, and it’s sending back all these messages,” Ritter says. “I feel like songs do that in their own little way. They’re probes: they go out into the world, and sometimes you hear stories back from them, but really, they go off on their own.” Ritter, too, is sending back messages, in the form of 10 new songs that are atmospheric and impressionistic. Like the recently launched Webb Telescope, or Voyager all those years ago, he’s looking for signs of life, reaching for a sense of commonality, something that feels universal in this infinite universe. Spectral Lines, his 11th album, finds those shared experiences in songs that push beyond the bounds of Ritter’s previous work. Recorded with longtime collaborator Sam Kassirer producing, it’s an album full of wonder and light as Ritter considers the ideas of love, devotion and what it means to be connected, to each other and to ourselves. |
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Muzzie Braun & Friends
Muzzie Braun's musical journey began in the heart of Idaho, where his father, Eustacious "Musty" Braun, instilled a love for music in him from a young age. In the 1950s, Musty relocated his family to Twin Falls, Idaho, immersing them in the world of music as he performed in Nevada lounges. It was here that Muzzie, along with his brothers discovered their own musical talents, forming a band and captivating audiences on the rodeo circuit and at teen dances.
As Muzzie's own family expanded with the arrival of his four sons, music continued to play a central role in their lives. Even at a young age, they joined Muzzie on stage, showcasing their talents alongside their father's band, which later evolved into Muzzie Braun and the Boys. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, Muzzie Braun's musical journey is a testament to the power of family, passion, and the enduring spirit of Idaho's music scene.
Muzzie Braun's musical journey began in the heart of Idaho, where his father, Eustacious "Musty" Braun, instilled a love for music in him from a young age. In the 1950s, Musty relocated his family to Twin Falls, Idaho, immersing them in the world of music as he performed in Nevada lounges. It was here that Muzzie, along with his brothers discovered their own musical talents, forming a band and captivating audiences on the rodeo circuit and at teen dances.
As Muzzie's own family expanded with the arrival of his four sons, music continued to play a central role in their lives. Even at a young age, they joined Muzzie on stage, showcasing their talents alongside their father's band, which later evolved into Muzzie Braun and the Boys. From humble beginnings to international acclaim, Muzzie Braun's musical journey is a testament to the power of family, passion, and the enduring spirit of Idaho's music scene.
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Yellow Dog Flats
Yellow Dog Flats includes Ben Barton on electric guitar, and vocals, Gary Reed on acoustic and electric guitar and vocals, Eric Martin on bass, and Wes Bascom on percussion. The band performs a gritty mix of blues and Americana. Yellow Dog Flats was founded in 2009 by Ben Barton, Jim LaFortune, and Gary Reed. You can check out their music here. |
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Hurricane Surfers
Hurricane Surfers is a seven-piece rock band out of Moscow, Idaho that began performing in April 2023 and has since developed a strong area following. The band performs both classic rock covers and a growing number of our own original songs owing to the fact that five of our seven members are singer-songwriters. There are plans to record an EP and to put some of our original music on Spotify. The members of Hurricane Surfers are Lexi Bailey (lead vocals), Garrett Clevenger (bass/keyboards), David Cole (lead guitar), Tim Gregory (drums/vocals), Leeanne Noble (percussion/lead vocals), Tom Preston (rhythm guitar/lead vocals), and Kelli Sowa (lead vocals). Our songwriting influences run from Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and John Lennon to Bob Marley, the B52s, Seattle Grunge Rock, and the Bangles. The band showcases the instrumental talents of lead guitarist David Cole, our amazing drummer Tim Gregory, and Garrett Clevenger (who is known to play bass and keyboards simultaneously during our shows). Known for our high energy, danceable performances, strong lead vocals and harmonies, and driving instrumental solos, the Hurricane Surfers get crowds moving to their ‘Surfs Up’ sound and fun atmosphere! Follow us and see great pics/videos of us on Facebook. |
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Delta G Band
Meet “The Delta G Band" – a powerhouse trio that channels the spirit of the Mississippi Delta into a contemporary sonic journey, infusing traditional Delta blues with a gritty, electrifying edge. Fronted by the engaging and soulful vocalist/guitarist, Marty "Delta G" Ytreberg, the band is a tight-knit collective of musicians deeply rooted in the blues tradition. The rhythm section, anchored by the tight groove of bassist Bob Garcia and the precision beats of drummer Tom Garrett, provides the heartbeat of the band. Delivering a potent combination of original and traditional songs, The Delta G Band stands as a testament to the enduring power of the blues, injecting it with their own distinctive style and unbridled passion. |
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