The idea for Teton Valley supergroup, Easy Chair, was originally conceived by frontman, Michael Batdorf, during his days in West Virginia and Tennessee. He found love in many genres in those days of intense study. A blend of blues and bluegrass with a lean toward Michael’s ever-eclectic original writing, the concept has come to life in the West. Michael is celebrating 20 years of leading Jackson, Wyoming’s infamous One Ton Pig this December.

Aside from songwriting and performing, Michael prides himself in building bands of quality. Ted Wells joins Michael on Banjo/ Pedal Steel. Ted was part of the band, Loose Ties who helped forge the bluegrass revival. Also joining the band is another legend Tom Murphy, on mandolin. Together this trio combines for a unique experience of blended styling and one that is sure to leave an impression!

"To be enjoyed with a cold beverage, a summer breeze and good company." - Michael Batdorf

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

Will Baxter is an American singer, songwriter, and musician, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. His original music has been described as soul, folk, Americana, and vintage rhythm and blues. Best known for fronting the Will Baxter Band. Will has an unforgettable voice, and sizzling electric guitar.

Throughout his career, Baxter has been a prolific live performer, playing a wide range of music, and sharing the stage with Z.Z. Top, Twiddle, The Wailers, and many more.

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

Check out this summer’s artists on Teton Valley Foundation’s 2026 Summer Playlist on Spotify. For more information, please visit TetonValleyFoundation.org. For media contacts and 2026 sponsorship, please contact Tibby Plasse, Music on Main Program Director, directly at tibby@tetonvalleyfoundation.org. 

6/18/26: Built to Spill

Writer Tim Sendra describes Built to Spill as meeting "in the middle ground between postmodern, Pavement-style pop and the loose, spacious jamming of Neil Young. The group is a vehicle for singer/songwriter/guitarist Doug Martsch, who -- heavily inspired by Dinosaur Jr.'s J Mascis -- helped keep the concept of the indie guitar hero alive.”Sub Pop’s Boise-based band formed in 1993 by Doug Martsch, and over the years, they have toured extensively and made several albums with a rotating cast of musicians, currently featuring Teresa Esguerra (Prism Bitch) on drums, and Melanie Radford (Blood Lemon) on bass.

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

The Death and Taxes Swing Band is unavoidably swingin'. You've heard all the usual swing bands, time to check out something a little different. Featuring extra danceable arrangements, sultry vocals, and a whole lot of rhythm. 

“The Death and Taxes Band generates pure excitement and a swingin’ good time.” Bay County Coastal Newspaper

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

An independent artist with an old school sound – meet Trish Toledo, a musical time traveler who reinvests brilliant pop and soul ballads from the early Sixties with modern fire and fortitude. From Carson, California, a community south of Los Angeles, Trish was born into an Ecuadorian-Guatemalan family with much older siblings. Their musical tastes – plus the influence of her father, who was a musician – provided her with access to music that existed long before her time. Although the first music she sang was cumbias and ballads, she discovered that it was the timeless pop and soul ballads that she felt most connected to. 

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

Note location: Outdoors at the Teton County Idaho Fairgrounds, 372 Fairgrounds Drive, Driggs

Downtown Driggs Association is teaming up with the Teton County Idaho Fairgrounds and the Teton Valley Balloon Rally's 3rd Annual Rally Up & Get Down to kick off Independence Day with an unforgettable free concert featuring Paige & The People’s Band.   

Paige & The People's Band have made a name for themselves as one of Montana's premiere musical acts. The band has shared the stage with musical legends like The Doobie Brothers, Lyle Lovett, Brandie Carlile, and Mike McCready. Bringing a mix of rock, soul, funk, and fusion, they keep the crowd bumping and the energy climbing. This horn-powered, fully charged band is a local favorite in their hometown of Bozeman, MT, and premiered season thirteen of 11th and Grant with Eric Funk on PBS. The episode later went on to win an Emmy Award. Paige & The People's Band are sure to deliver a performance not to be missed.

Arrive early at 5pm to show some school spirit and catch a special opener, the Teton High School Student Band!

The evening event will feature local food trucks, a beer garden, face painting and other kids’ activities, the famous TVBR walk-in balloon “Skittles”, as well as 10-15 hot air balloon pilots on-site with their balloons, inflating some time within the 8:00pm hour, weather permitting.

Join us in celebrating the America's 250th Birthday, the 103rd Teton County Idaho Fair (July 25 - August 1), the 45th Annual Teton Valley Balloon Rally, and our vibrant downtown Driggs community. Stars, Stripes, and Summer Nights await at the Teton County Idaho Fairgrounds.

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

Orquesta Akokán is a Grammy-nominated, multi-generational big band blending Havana's top musicians with New York-based collaborators to perform high-energy, vintage Cuban mambo, son, and cha-cha-chá. Founded in 2018 and signed to Daptone Records, they are known for reviving the rich, "banda gigante" sound of the 1940s and 50s.

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

Blending the characteristic interplay of traditional bluegrass instrumentation and harmonies with strong original material and exuberant energy, Fireside Collective draws on folk, blues, funk, rock, and the rich history of old-school country sound to create a distinctive body of work that’s purely their own. Inspired by the burgeoning art scene, close-knit community, and natural beauty of Asheville, North Carolina, newgrass turned eclectic jam band Fireside Collective began playing together in 2014.  

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

This lovely evening of classical music celebrates a dynamic partnership between Grand Teton Music Festival (GTMF), Teton Valley Chamber Music Festival (TVCMF), and Downtown Driggs Association (DDA). 

Hosted by GTMF Education Curator Meaghan Heinrich and TVCMF Director Lauren Feldman, the program brings together musicians from both festivals for a memorable collaboration. TVCMF’s full professional opera company will be featured, including mezzo-soprano Renee Tatum, tenor Thomas Glenn, baritone Paul Busselberg, soprano Jennifer Youngs, and mezzo-soprano Lauren Feldman. They will perform beloved opera arias and ensembles, showcasing the power and beauty of the operatic tradition.

The evening continues with a delightful collaboration between the opera singers and a GTMF chamber quartet, joined by vocalists from TVCMF's exceptional Young Artists Program, blending emerging talent with seasoned performers in a unique musical experience.

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

At the crossroads where Southern rock and blues meet New Orleans funk and soul, Deltaphonic has spent the last decade developing an unmistakable sound. The secret to that sound is hidden in the band name, Deltaphonic. It’s a choice blend of the raw and soulful sounds that flow down the Mississippi. Deltaphonic is anchored by founder Andrew Weekes’ songwriting aesthetic, and empowered by the prodigious musicality of the band. On drums and vocals, 2x Grammy nominated Trenton O’Neal brings a distinct New Orleans feel. On guitar, the precision wizardry of Paul Provosty, and the laid-back mastery of Logan Sellers, combine seamlessly into moments that leave guitar aficionados spellbound.

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

Born from aspirations to bring the timeless tales of William Shakespeare directly to rural communities, Montana Shakespeare in the Parks has been enriching lives for more than 50 years.

Experience the clash of swords and soaring rhetoric as Montana Shakespeare in the Parks presents "Henry V" on Saturday, July 26th at 6pm. This FREE outdoor theatrical event transforms the Teton County Courthouse Lawn (150 Courthouse Drive, Driggs) into a medieval battlefield where honor and courage take center stage. Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece chronicles a young king's evolution from carefree prince to inspirational leader as he rallies his outnumbered forces against impossible odds. Witness one of literature's most stirring speeches—the legendary "band of brothers" monologue—delivered against the majestic backdrop of the Teton Range. Ushering Shakespeare’s immortal stories of life, love, and tragedy into a modern era, MSIP is dedicated to preserving the cultural traditions of theatre and literature. Audiences will discover the magic of Shakespeare through a progressive and inclusive lens, where universal truths of mankind are united through stories that stretch beyond space and time.t all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business.

Don’t miss this free community event that makes classical theater accessible to all! Weather venue in case of active rain or lighting is the Teton County High School Auditorium.

Join us for a special Downtown Sounds celebrating the opening of the 15th Annual Driggs Plein Air Festival! Enjoy an evening of art and music featuring hundreds of plein air paintings to view and purchase, all created outdoors across the forests, mountains, farmlands, sagelands and waterways of Teton Valley by 75 renowned artists from across the country. 

The nationally acclaimed Aaron Ashton Gypsy Jazz Band will be providing the perfect sound for the evening. They are comprised of some of the most incredible, multiple state champion, award-winning musicians on the planet. When it comes to proficiency in musicianship, this Gypsy jazz, folk, Celtic, Americana, Romanian, Eastern European, swing, and bluegrass band has it in spades.

Aaron Ashton’s Utah Gypsy jazz band is one of those extremely rare ensembles that simply put, has what it takes. Whether they’re exciting audiences with their take on Americana, Gypsy jazz, Romanian traditional folk dance music, or one of many other musical genres, the music they perform is always happy, positive, upbeat, and delivered with great showmanship that gets audiences excited.

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

A powerful and prolific storyteller through his songcraft, Jake Smith, aka The White Buffalo’s body of work includes prominent song and soundtrack placements in the worlds of TV and Film including the TV series Sons Of Anarchy, This Is Us,Californication, The Punisher, The Terminal List, and the films Shelter, Safe Haven and West of Memphis. The White Buffalo’s dark blues and light Americana-roots-tinged folk provided a soundtrack of tunes for the entire seven-season run of the FX original series Sons of Anarchy, which included 11 songs overall. The last song in the series finale for SOA “Come Join The Murder,” earned The White Buffalo his first-ever Emmy-Award Nomination. 

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

Built on more than 20 years of Junkerdash tradition, Hillfolk Noir is rooted in the band’s song craftsmanship. From spiral-bound mountains of frontman Travis Ward’s ragged notebooks comes the hard and the tender. Hillfolk Noir can blow the roof off the place, or draw you around the fire with their earnest musical narratives of the back alleys, the open range, and the front porch. “If John Steinbeck owned a speakeasy,” said John Doe (X, the Knitters), “Hillfolk Noir would be the house band.”

As a teenager in the early ‘90s growing up in the muddy potato fields of Idaho, John Németh was drawn to the hard-edged hip hop sounds and rock bands of the day, until a friend, Tom Moore, introduced him to the Junior Wells and Buddy Guy classic “Hoodoo Man Blues.” Together they formed Fat John & the 3 Slims, which is still regarded as a legendary band in the Boise region. Németh released two more albums on the Blind Pig label, “Love Me Tonight” (2009) & “Name The Day (2010), both hitting #6 on the Billboard Blues Chart, and beginning his long string of Blues Music Award (BMA) nominations, numbering 20 at last count. John has also won two Blues Blast Music Awards – Best New Artist Debut Recording and Sean Costello Rising Star Award

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

Born in New England, based in Bozeman, Montana, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Madeline Hawthorne pens the kind of tunes you listen to on a cross-country trek to start anew, or in the dead of night when you just need a reminder that somebody’s listening. Her 2024 independent album, Tales From Late Nights & Long Drives, serves as a fitting soundtrack to life’s trip.

DUG is a Dublin-based folk duo formed in 2023 by Lorkin O'Reilly and Jonny Pickett, blending Irish and American old-time music. Known for intricate banjo, resonator guitar, and honest lyrics, they signed to Claddagh Records (Universal) and released their debut album Have At It! in 2025. Their sound is described as infectious, contemporary folk. Formed in Oct 2023, they quickly gained traction with sold-out shows in Dublin, a 2025 Irish tour, and Grammy nominations for their early work.

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

Afrosonics is a Boise, Idaho-based, genre-bending collective formed in 2013 by Nigerian-born Dayo Ayodele and Idaho native Todd Dunnigan. Combining African rhythms with funk, rock, and electronic soundscapes, the band features members from Africa, America, and beyond to foster community, often featuring refugee musicians with roots in country, rock, jazz and opera.

2026 marks the 21st anniversary season of Teton Valley Foundation’s Music on Main. Considered a summer bucket list item for both sides of the Tetons, Music on Main, generously presented by the Shefter Family Foundation, strives to bring national acts to local audiences free of charge. A suggested $5 donation each week is encouraged by all attendees to keep the concerts donation-based. Regularly voted Best Of, the 2026 concerts start on June 18 and run through August 13 at Victor City Park. Music on Main skips Thursday during the Fourth of July holiday week. The venue opens at 5 p.m. with opening sets starting at 5:45 p.m. The venue will open for the Sunday Brunch on August 2 at 1 p.m.

The High Plains Drifters are a celebrated Teton Valley guitar trio who faithfully reproduce classic rock covers with extended improv sections, guitar and vocal harmonies, and backed by djembe percussion. Tom Toxby and Steve Wolff handle electric and acoustic guitars and vocals, Andy Burns is the primary lead vocalist and acoustic guitar player, and Gary Erikson holds down the groove on djembe and positive vibes. 

Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.

Join the Downtown Driggs Association and Seniors West of the Tetons for a FREE Downtown Sounds Concert & Contra Dance, the last Downtown Sounds event of the summer!

Get ready to swing your partner and do-si-do with live music and dancing that welcomes all ages and skill levels, no experience needed. Don't want to dance? No problem! Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the show. New to contra dance? Check out this online tutorial.

The Yellow Dog String Band is composed of some of Teton Valley's most talented instrumentalists Thomas Sneed, Rick McCracken, and Salley Sublet who will join forces with a stellar mystery fiddler (stay tuned). Rab Cummings, a renowned dance caller from Bozeman, will take the mic to transform traditional contra and square dances into pure joy.Gather your family and friends, pack a lawn chair or blanket, and head to Driggs Plaza to unwind under the Teton sky with free live music and community. This year’s Downtown Sounds lineup has something for everyone.

Enjoy beer on tap from Citizen 33 Brewery, wine by the glass from Two Mountain Winery, and delicious bites from local food trucks. From soul and funk to rock, folk, classical, swing, and more, spend your summer evenings soaking up great music and good company in downtown Driggs.