Oasis88 Music Festival - 2023
Prepare yourself for an unforgettable experience at the Oasis 88 Music Festival, the opening event of the season under the Big Sky Full Moon!
Featuring a lineup headlined by Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys, and Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers, this festival will showcase six talented Country Western acts. Adding to the excitement, the event will also introduce Idaho's Voice, providing promising local talents the opportunity to step on stage. Over the course of two days, indulge in a generous offering of 15 hours of music. Join us for a taste of what's to come and create lasting memories at the Oasis Event Center.
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Details
- Camping - Tents, Trailers/RVs (no size limit), Cars/Pickups. Dry Camping only. No hookups for power, water, or sewage but sweet water from the Oasis Springs available.
- Allowed: Lawn chairs, Coolers, Outside Food/Drink (including BYOB)
- Provided - Bar and Food Trucks, Portable Restrooms, and Water.
- No Dogs
- Cans/Plastic Containers preferred.
- Overnights - If you're not safe to drive after the concert, you're encouraged and welcome to sleep in your vehicle overnight even if you do not have a camping pass.
Schedule
Friday Night
Headliner: Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers
Opening: Rancho Notorious, Michaela French and David Henry
Music starts at 5pm and goes to Midnight
Saturday Night
Headliner: Buddy DeVore & The Faded Cowboys
Opening: Corey James Grubb and David Henry
Idaho's Voice (Open Mic) 3-4pm.
Music from 4PM - Midnight
Our Lineup
Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys
Honed by constant performing throughout the Mountain West, Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys is as tight, entertaining, and energetic as it gets. Buddy sings with unbridled passion and authority, and his extensive knowledge of great country artists and their music never fails to satisfy and delight his audiences.
Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers
Casey Shelden and the Homewreckers Story
Corey James Grubb
The International Singer Songwriters Association is dedicated to supporting and serving independent artists, and encouraging aspiring and professional singers and songwriters in all genres of music worldwide.
Idaho's own Corey Grubb is a 2023 Nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year, Mail Emerging Artist and Male Rising Star. We're proud to have him at Oasis88.
Master Storyteller John Prine
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Corey Grubb makin' it his own with a Heartfelt Tribute
David Lyle Evans and Rancho Notorious
David Lyle Evans long music career began at 5 years old playing the piano. He taught himself bass and six-string guitar after being inspired by The Beatles during his junior high years. He never had a lesson on the guitar, but his natural talent and dedication allowed him to excel.
His first band was called Tarwater, which he started at 22. It had an 8 year run before Lyle played with Kip Ataway, a soul artist.
Lyle moved to Nashville in 1998 and played with the famous Chris LeDoux from 1999 until he passed away in 2005. After his death, Lyle played for 12 years with the Western Underground. After playing with Pinto Bennet and the Famous Motel Cowboys, he started the Rancho Notorious Band.
Rancho Notorious In the Studio
Within the sanctum of the recording studio, a symphony of collaboration and innovation unfolds as musicians dive into the heart of the creative process. This space, buzzing with artistic energy, becomes a playground for reinvention, where the back and forth between band members and producers gives rise to an ever-evolving sonic landscape. The relentless pursuit of perfection, encapsulated by many retakes, propels the artists to push beyond their limits, refining each note and lyric until they meld seamlessly into the final composition.
Yet, the moments of rule-breaking, the audacious experiments that challenge conventional boundaries, often lead to the most memorable and groundbreaking masterpieces. Embracing the chaos of creation, musicians in the recording studio dance along the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity, crafting an auditory tapestry that resonates with the hearts of listeners.
David Lyle Evans and The Rancho Notorious Band is currently working on a new album due out this summer. They'll be playing many of the songs at Oasis88.
These videos are a great insight into the creative process, and the exchange that happens between musicians. In most of the footage you can see the reflection of the "coaches" in the studio.
One of the most touching is "Handful of Ashes" which is about Chris LeDoux's Son Beau paying tribute to his father. Beau competed in the bareback riding competition at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in Wyoming in 2019. His father won the same competition in 1976.
Beau carried a small bag of his father's ashes in his shirt pocket. It was a way for him to feel his father's presence and honor his memory. When the ride ended, Beau spread a handful of the ashes on the arena floor. Talk about the power of storytelling.
Michaela French
Michaela French possesses a voice that is an instrument of emotion that flows like a river with the ease of a gentle breeze. Her tone is rich and full, resonating with a warm, velvety timbre that caresses the soul. Her phrasing is nuanced and expressive, imbuing each line with a sense of intimacy and depth.
Her voice bears similarities to the breathy vulnerability of Lana Del Rey, the emotional intensity of Florence Welch, and there are moments where her vocal tone and phrasing also bring to mind the ethereal quality of Enya.
David Henry
Oasis88 Music Festival
The season's opening event will be the first annual Oasis 88 Music Festival - under the Big Sky Full Moon!
Headlined by Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys and Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers, it will feature 6 Country Western acts and showcase local, upcoming talent in the debut of Idaho's Voice. Over the course of two days, indulge in a generous offering of 15 hours of music. This will be an event you won't forget and a taste of what's to come out at the Oasis Event Center.
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Tickets
Weekend Pass
All Performances + Overnight Camping Fr-Sun
$60
Friday Night
Friday Night Performances
Parking Included
$30
Saturday Night
Saturday Performances
Parking Included
$35
Tickets Available at the Gate
Cash Only please
Details
- Camping - Tents, Trailers/RVs (no size limit), Cars/Pickups. Dry Camping only. No hookups for power, water, or sewage but sweet water from the Oasis Springs available.
- Allowed: Lawn chairs, Coolers, Outside Food/Drink (including BYOB)
- Provided - Bar and Food Trucks, Portable Restrooms, and Water.
- No Dogs
- Cans/Plastic Containers preferred.
- Overnights - If you're not safe to drive after the concert, you're encouraged and welcome to sleep in your vehicle overnight even if you do not have a camping pass.
Schedule
Friday Night
Headliner: Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers
Opening: Rancho Notorious, Michaela French and David Henry
Music starts at 5pm and goes to Midnight
Saturday Night
Headliner: Buddy DeVore & The Faded Cowboys
Opening: Corey James Grubb and David Henry
Idaho's Voice (Open Mic) 3-4pm.
Music from 4PM - Midnight
Our Lineup
Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys
Honed by constant performing throughout the Mountain West, Buddy DeVore and the Faded Cowboys is as tight, entertaining, and energetic as it gets. Buddy sings with unbridled passion and authority, and his extensive knowledge of great country artists and their music never fails to satisfy and delight his audiences.
Casey Shelden and the Home Wreckers
Corey James Grubb
The International Singer Songwriters Association is dedicated to supporting and serving independent artists, and encouraging aspiring and professional singers and songwriters in all genres of music worldwide.
Idaho's own Corey Grubb is a 2023 Nominee for Male Vocalist of the Year, Mail Emerging Artist and Male Rising Star. We're proud to have him at Oasis88.
Master Storyteller John Prine (October 10, 1946 – April 7, 2020)
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Corey Grubb makin' it his own with a Heartfelt Tribute (March 31, 2020)
David Lyle Evans and Rancho Notorious
David Lyle Evans long music career began at 5 years old playing the piano. He taught himself bass and six-string guitar after being inspired by The Beatles during his junior high years. He never had a lesson on the guitar, but his natural talent and dedication allowed him to excel.
His first band was called Tarwater, which he started at 22. It had an 8 year run before Lyle played with Kip Ataway, a soul artist.
Lyle moved to Nashville in 1998 and played with the famous Chris LeDoux from 1999 until he passed away in 2005. After his death, Lyle played for 12 years with the Western Underground. After playing with Pinto Bennet and the Famous Motel Cowboys, he started the Rancho Notorious Band.
Rancho Notorious
In the Studio
The Rancho Notorious Band is currently working on a new album due out this summer. They'll be playing many of the songs at Oasis88.
These videos are a great insight into the creative process, and the exchange that happens between musicians.
One of the most touching is "Handful of Ashes" which is about Chris LeDoux's Son Beau paying tribute to his father. Beau competed in the bareback riding competition at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo in Wyoming in 2019. His father won the same competition in 1976.
Beau carried a small bag of his father's ashes in his shirt pocket. It was a way for him to feel his father's presence and honor his memory. When the ride ended, Beau spread a handful of the ashes on the arena floor. Talk about the power of storytelling.
Within the sanctum of the recording studio, a symphony of collaboration and innovation unfolds as musicians dive into the heart of the creative process. This space, buzzing with artistic energy, becomes a playground for reinvention, where the back and forth between band members and producers gives rise to an ever-evolving sonic landscape. The relentless pursuit of perfection, encapsulated by many retakes, propels the artists to push beyond their limits, refining each note and lyric until they meld seamlessly into the final composition.
Yet, the moments of rule-breaking, the audacious experiments that challenge conventional boundaries, often lead to the most memorable and groundbreaking masterpieces. Embracing the chaos of creation, musicians in the recording studio dance along the delicate balance between structure and spontaneity, crafting an auditory tapestry that resonates with the hearts of listeners.
Michaela French
Michaela French possesses a voice that is an instrument of emotion that flows like a river with the ease of a gentle breeze. Her tone is rich and full, resonating with a warm, velvety timbre that caresses the soul. Her phrasing is nuanced and expressive, imbuing each line with a sense of intimacy and depth.
Her voice bears similarities to the breathy vulnerability of Lana Del Rey, the emotional intensity of Florence Welch, and there are moments where her vocal tone and phrasing also bring to mind the ethereal quality of Enya.