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The Midnight Juliets with the Rusty Jackson Band & Erick Johnson at the IEBS Boogie

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The Midnight Juliet's & The Rusty Jackson Band PLUS Erick Johnson of the Blues Kangaroos all together this night! You'll hear country, rock and blues with this crew!

The Midnight Juliets are a female country‑and‑western trio from the Inland Northwest—based around Coeur d’Alene and performing in the Spokane area—featuring Chrissy Summering, Erica Janelle, and Mel Dalton

🎶 Their Sound

Core style: Rooted in classic country & western—with strong 1990s influences (think Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, ’90s-country hits) .
Bluegrass touches: You’ll hear acoustic guitar rhythms, lively fiddle, and mandolin undercurrents that give their music a rootsy, toe-tapping feel .
Tight vocal harmonies: The trio is celebrated for flowing, soulful harmonies described as "amazing harmonies applied both to upbeat country and soulful ballads"

Covers & storytelling: They blend well-known and lesser-known country songs—covering tracks like "Little White Church," "White Liar," "Traveling Soldier," and poignant ballads like "Blue" (LeAnn Rimes)

🌟 Live Performance

Expect soulful country ballads and upbeat, honky‑tonk jams—served with beautiful fiddle lines and heartfelt vocals .
Their live shows are described as intimate and stirring, often leaving both band and audience emotionally moved

✅ In a nutshell:
The Midnight Juliets deliver 90s‑inspired country & western flavored with bluegrass instrumentation and rich, three-part harmonies—a warm, classic sound that resonates through both energetic honky-tonk numbers and touching ballads.

Rusty Jackson Band
Rusty is a Spokane-Inland Northwest Americana & country singer-songwriter, renowned for his rootsy performances and deep catalog of originals and covers. Here's a closer look at his musical profile:

🎤 Who He Is
Based in Otis Orchards, Washington, Rusty performs over 150 shows annually, ranging from solo sets to full-band lineups

He’s a co-founder and director of the Northwest Country Music Association (NW‑CMA) and co-produces its flagship events like the NW‑CMA Awards (recognizing regional artists) and Hagfest Northwest (honoring a country legend).

🎶 Style & Sound
Americana-country blend: his music weaves classic country (Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Hank Williams), Americana storytelling (James Taylor, Kris Kristofferson), rock, blues, and rockabilly

Mix of originals and classics: known for tunes like “When I Was a Kid,” “Livin’ in Idaho,” and tributes like his Highwaymen Tribute Show celebrating Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson

Also covers a wide range of country, blues, classic rock, pop, and gospel depending on the venue and occasion .

🎤 Live Shows
Expect honky-tonk and rodeo nights, dance-friendly 80s–90s country, heartfelt ballads, and fun crowd moments

His performances are celebrated for being engaging, energetic, and heartfelt, with a flair for audience interaction and spontaneous comedy.



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