Real McKenzies, Hillstomp highlight a night full of great live music


A bevy of fine activities await in our event listings and Staff Picks, so we suggest a quick look through those on a daily basis. 

No time? No problem. Here are some highlights for Thursday, April 9:

LIVE BANDS | The Real McKenzies bring their Celtic-tinged rock to The Big Dipper Thursday night. Here's a sample: 

FOOD & DRINK | MickDuff's Beer Hall in Sandpoint is hosting a Goat Hop Ale Release Party Thursday, so if you're kicking it in northern Idaho, drop by for a pint or two. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Scotchman Peaks Wilderness.

LIVE BANDS | The Pin! brings in The Silent Comedy to headling a gig Thursday, along with Hey! Is for Horses and Wild Pacific. 

LIVE BANDS | Hillstomp brings their distinct two-man blues bashing to The Bartlett, and you can go ahead and consider this a must-see if you've never caught them. Fun Ladies open the show.