Festivals within a day’s drive of Jackson.
About Evan Ballew
Born and raised in North Carolina, Evan has been sharing his love for independent music with KHOL and the Jackson community since 2022. Evan is a graduate of Drexel University’s Music Industry Program, where he started a record label with his roommates, produced albums, booked tours, and hand-crafted physical media for their bands. Evan is KHOL's Music Director and hosts KHOL’s local music program “Intermountain Best“. When he’s not out at a show, Evan can be found fly fishing, hiking, or skiing through the beautiful landscape he’s lucky enough to call home.
Recent Stories by Evan Ballew
Missy Jo wants us to ‘consume less, create more’
Jackson native’s second EP, “Talk to Me, Baby” explores romance during lockdown, thrifting, and getting banned from the Wilson post office.
400 bands from 18 countries bring Boise alive
A blueprint replicated by many but perfected by few, Idaho continues to break expectations at Treefort Music Fest.
Intermountain Best spring favorites
Best of the West 2025 (so far)
“‘Come see the One Ton Pig!’” Batdorf and Smith pull back the curtain on nearly two decades of “new grass” in the Tetons
Founding members of Jackson institution discuss origins, keys to longevity, and the road ahead.
‘Homemade rock techno:’ Musser’s new sound fresher than a cool mountain breeze
Singles “The Way” and “Reprise” consider the struggle of avoiding a life filled with excuses.
Therapist Camino ditches automation to find honesty and healing
“Release Your Grip” dives into struggle with perfectionism and the importance of embracing the opposite.
