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.
RCA | Spokane Valley, WA
“Joy (to the World)”
Riley Anderson, professionally known as RCA, started his music journey in Sandpoint, ID, and now calls Spokane Valley his home. Through his music, Riley aims to spread joy and positivity throughout his community. He has a passion for teaching music to children, and draws inspiration from a variety of genres, including pop, hip-hop, rock, jazz, and R&B. Check out more of RCA’s music at thercamusic.com.
Carli Osika | Coeur d’Alene, ID
“Santa Baby”
Carli Osika is a native North Idaho singer songwriter, who has been writing and performing music since she was 14-years-old. As a country artist, Carli’s music has been influenced by artists like Kacey Musgraves, as well as several years spent living and performing in Nashville, TN. She now resides in CDA with her husband and rescue pup. Find more from Carli on her social platforms, under @carliosika.
Fat Fox | Tri-Cities, WA
“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree”
Fat Fox is an independent rock/indie group out of the Tri-Cities, featuring current members Kali Bryan on vocals and keyboard, Tommy Bryan on lead guitar, Brian Williams on bass, and Rory Langdon on drums. The band has been performing both covers and original music all over the Pacific Northwest since 2019. Learn more about the band at fatfoxband.com.
SmallTown Strings | Curlew, WA
“Winter Wonderland”
SmallTown Strings is an Americana duo made up of brother and sister, JayJ and Caroline Carlile. Having grown up in a musical family, JayJ and Caroline learned to play instruments like the banjo, guitar, piano, mandolin, and fiddle, from an early age. In 2023, SmallTown Strings went on their first multi-state tour, and they are currently working on their first EP. See what they’re up to now at smalltownstrings.com.