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Read more about the article A glimpse inside Boise’s underground music scene
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A glimpse inside Boise’s underground music scene

  • Post author:Valentin Termite
  • Post published:October 18, 2025
  • Post category:Community Stories/Featured Specials
  • Post comments:1 Comment

The crowd fell silent for a millisecond — just enough time for three figures standing on stage to ready their instruments. The light hum of a guitar distortion, the gentle…

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Read more about the article All Bands on Deck: Meet VEMM
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All Bands on Deck: Meet VEMM

  • Post author:Amanda Niess
  • Post published:November 6, 2021
  • Post category:Boise Culture/Culture/Music
  • Post comments:1 Comment

"All Bands on Deck" is a regular column by Culture Editor Amanda Niess that profiles local, Boise-based bands. From house shows to performing downtown at The Shredder to making it…

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