Celebrate the holidays with local musicians.
It’s that time of year again. Listen to Washington and Idaho’s best local musicians cover holiday favorites.
Vika & The Velvets | Spokane, WA
“Please Come Home for Christmas”
Over the last few years, Vika & The Velvets has carved out a niche corner of the Spokane music scene with their unique blend of sultry blues and indie rock. Frontwoman and lead singer, Olivia Vika, pulls much of her inspiration from a wide range of artists such as Billy Holiday, Neil Young, and Amy Winehouse, along with jazz and indie groups like Coin, Hippocampus, and Shannon and the Clams. Check out more from Vika & The Velvets at vikandthevelvets.com.
Austin Miller | Richland, WA
“I’ll Be Home for Christmas”
Austin Miller is a contemporary country singer/songwriter, Air Force veteran, and WSU alum, currently calling the Tri-Cities home. His music has been influenced by country legends like Brad Paisley and George Strait, but Austin’s own unique style fuses together this classic sound with more modern americana and rock. Find more from Austin on Instagram under @austinmillermusic.
Jojo Dodge | Coeur d’Alene, ID
“White Christmas”
Jojo Dodge is an emerging indie folk artist who uses her talent to tell raw, honest, and deeply personal stories about the world around her, inspired by artists such as Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, and Maggie Rogers. In 2023, Jojo won Season 5 of "North Idaho’s Got Talent," and since then, she’s released several singles and has performed across Idaho, Washington, Montana, and beyond. Keep up with Jojo at jojododgeofficial.com.
Ron Greene | Spokane Valley, WA
“Silent Night”
It’s hard to talk about the Spokane/North Idaho music scene without a mention of Ron Greene, who has been a staple in the community for nearly two decades. His sound fuses elements of multiple genres including singer-songwriter, blues, soul, funk, and R&B. Ron credits his upbringing in the church for igniting his passion for music and performing, and today, he rocks the stage as both a solo artist and as part of his band, GRE3NE. Find out what’s next for Ron at rongreenemusic.com.