Intermountain Best playlist
Previous interviews
Erica Brown reflects on individuality, Denver’s music history, and her Big Mama Thornton tribute
by Evan Ballew | March 31, 2026 | Intermountain Best, Music, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
From punk rock to the blues, Erica Brown’s musical journey draws from personal experience
Give yourself some grace: Mark Engel’s journey from ski racing to songwriting
by Evan Ballew | March 10, 2026 | Intermountain Best, Live at KHOL, Music, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
Mark Engel on the parallels between expression on the fretboard and the mountain.
Like a bat out of hell, rock and roll returns to the Tetons
by Evan Ballew | February 13, 2026 | Intermountain Best, Live at KHOL, Local Music, Music, Music Interviews, New Music | 0 Comments
Jackson’s heaviest hitters are determined to keep the party alive.
The Buckskin Boys put a carpenter’s touch on songwriting
by Evan Ballew | December 26, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Live at KHOL, Local Music, Music, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
Songwriters Bennett Slavsky and Greg Heiss share their thoughts on open mics, missing music stores, and their definitions of success.
Casper alternative-folk duo searches for the real
by Evan Ballew | September 16, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
Pleasure People spins a familiar Americana sound with a darker, sophisticated flair
Pinedale band turns limitations into style
by Evan Ballew | September 13, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
The Boom and The Bust features in KHOL’s upcoming Wyoming Artists Showcase.
The Balsamroots’ all-female bluegrass open for Kelsey Waldon
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | July 15, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Local Music, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
The Teton Valley-based band plays their largest show of the summer at Music on Main.
Targhee music camp summits 17th year
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | July 2, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Local Music, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
Camp organizers say jamming ‘till the wee hours of the morning is guaranteed.
Missy Jo wants us to ‘consume less, create more’
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | May 20, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
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
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | April 17, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
A blueprint replicated by many but perfected by few, Idaho continues to break expectations at Treefort Music Fest.
Intermountain Best spring favorites
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | March 4, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Local Music | 0 Comments
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
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | February 25, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
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
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | February 10, 2025 | Intermountain Best, Local Music, Music Interviews | 0 Comments
Singles “The Way” and “Reprise” consider the struggle of avoiding a life filled with excuses.
Therapist Camino ditches automation to find honesty and healing
by Evan Ballew | KHOL | December 20, 2024 | Intermountain Best, Live at KHOL, Music Interviews, New Music | 0 Comments
“Release Your Grip” dives into struggle with perfectionism and the importance of embracing the opposite.
Are you a musician in Wyoming, Idaho, Montana, Utah, or Colorado?
Make sure we have your music to play on “Intermountain Best!” Music submissions can be sent to host Evan Ballew at evan@jhcr.org.




