Nathan Weinbender

Although he possesses one of the most famous surnames in rock history, Devon Allman’s music isn’t defined by the legacy of his family. He’s the son of legendary blues rocker Greg Allman, though Devon Allman wasn’t really influenced by his dad’s music. In fact, he didn’t meet his father until he was a teenager, long after he’d decided to pick up a guitar.

Every year in Medical Lake, the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival turns Waterfront Park into a hub for bluegrass musicians and fans. Over three days, the festival assembles both local and traveling artists for a lively, gregarious celebration of the genre. Blue Waters has been an annual tradition since 2002, and previous lineups have included the likes of the Steep Canyon Rangers, Dan Tyminski and Della Mae.

Before the guys in the country quartet Parmalee had a record label, they’d already endured enough tumult to fill an episode of VH1’s “Behind the Music.” In 2010, the band was held at gunpoint while loading their RV after a show. Drummer Scott Thomas was shot three times; he happened to have a concealed carry permit and returned fire, killing one of the assailants. Thomas survived, though he spent over a week in a coma and went through extensive physical therapy.

Although he possesses one of the most famous surnames in rock history, Devon Allman’s music isn’t defined by the legacy of his family. He’s the son of legendary blues rocker Greg Allman, though Devon Allman wasn’t really influenced by his dad’s music. In fact, he didn’t meet his father until he was a teenager, long after he’d decided to pick up a guitar.

Even if you’re not familiar with the plot or characters of William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” you likely recognize its oft-quoted opening line: “If music be the food of love, play on.” It’s one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies and perhaps his most musical, and the upcoming Modern Theater Spokane production of “Twelfth Night” embraces that. This interpretation, directed by Jeff Sanders, is defined by a rock ’n’ roll vibe, and it features an original score composed by the Modern’s music director Zach Baker.

Now in its 33rd year, the Festival at Sandpoint continues to bring an impressive roster of musicians to North Idaho every summer. Last year’s lineup included the Head and the Heart, Huey Lewis and the News and Ray LaMontagne, and this year’s schedule is just as diverse. There’s something here for everybody: country, reggae, Americana, folk and classical, and there are even days catering specifically to families. Here’s a rundown of next week’s festivities.

The genre listed on Tei Shi’s Facebook page is “mermaid music,” and that unusual description is as evocative as it is appropriate. Tei Shi is the stage name of New York-based musician Valerie Teicher, and her haunting electronic songs sometimes resemble the sounds of mythic sea creatures liltingly singing from faraway rocks. “I was making my Facebook page when I was about to release my first song, and there was a description box,” Teicher explained. “I didn’t really know how to describe the music, and I didn’t really want to say it was this or that. … In a sense, it did very much represent that first EP I put out; it was very ethereal. And it just kind of stuck because of that.”

Now in its 33rd year, the Festival at Sandpoint continues to bring an impressive roster of musicians to North Idaho every summer. Last year’s lineup included the Head and the Heart, Huey Lewis and the News and Ray LaMontagne, and this year’s schedule is just as diverse. There’s something here for everybody: country, reggae, Americana, folk and classical, and there are even days catering specifically to families. Here’s a rundown of next week’s festivities.