Shook Twins for a Teton triple
(a portion of this piece was published by Planet JH Weekly)Sandpoint, Idaho-born and Portland, Oregon-based The Shook Twins have long self-described their brand of music as “quirky folk.” A staple duo act at the Trap Bar over the last several winters, the Twins have been known to beat box, loop textures, and sing about chickens through telephones, even chicken bocking. Yeah, that’s pretty weird.With their third LP, What We Do (due in April), perhaps they’re growing less goofy and a little more introspective with age. Production is crisp, rhythms are indie-folk groovy, and the relatively straight-ahead instrumentation is craftily intertwined with appearances from their bulked-up touring band: Niko Daoussis (mandolin, electric guitar, vocals), Kyle Volkman (bass), Anna Tivel (violin, vocals), and Russ Kleiner (drum kit, percussion). Its unclear from the band's press release whether this entire lineup will be in-tow, though it sure adds some grit and belly to the mellow vibes and egg-beating. Shook Twins, 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday in The Trap Bar at Grand Targhee Resort. Free. GrandTarghee.com.