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is in the air
From festivals to summer music series and live music at the venues we love, music is back in the Inland Northwest By Abigail Thorpe
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he sun is shining, the outdoors is beckoning, and live music is back! 2020 brought with it many challenges, but one thing we all missed was the fun of letting go at a summer concert series while enjoying the best the Inland Northwest has to offer in live music. From the yearly music series and festivals we wait for with bated breath to last-minute enjoyment of some live music at our favorite winery or brewery, last year put a halt to many of our live music pursuits, but this year promises to make up for the loss. From Spokane to Coeur d’Alene and Sandpoint, the festivals, series and intimate live music events we love are back, and we won’t soon take them for granted again. The health of attendees, workers and performers is still a central concern, but a return to a bit more normalcy means we can take out the blankets and chairs, grab our friends and family, and head out to enjoy summer the way we know best: with some great artists and the sounds of summer. So, whether you want to go all out and attend a regionally and internationally recognized music festival, or are looking to keep it more intimate and small with an outdoor weekly summer music series or even a performance at one of the local hot spots, here is what the Inland Northwest is tuning up for this summer season.
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