 Credit: Allen Clark
As the last full month of summer begins and warm sunny days turn into cooler nights, the quaint town of Challis, Idaho, which sits snug near the Sawtooth Mountains, prepares for an influx of music aficionados from all over the globe for the Braun Brothers Reunion Festival. Regarded as one of the state’s premier musical gatherings by both attendees and artists alike, the BBR is a family-friendly event that unites artists and fans in an unparalleled setting for three unforgettable, music-filled days.
This year, the BBR will be held from August 8th-10th and will feature fifteen Americana, Texas, and Red Dirt artists including festival vets, and fan favorites, the Randy Rogers Band. Fresh off the release of their new album, Hellbent, band member Johnny Chops, who last year released his latest well-received self-titled album with his band The Razors, graciously took the time to share his thoughts on the festival and provide you with a sweet playlist of some of his favorite tunes to get you amped for August. I never thought much about Idaho beyond potatoes. It’s so ignorant and sad, but that’s all I really knew about it. I probably couldn’t even have told you exactly where it was on a map. We had a tour stop there once in the winter and it was so damn cold I never even went outside. I probably ate my potatoes and moved on to the next city. I did know about these guys who had a couple of bands, Reckless Kelly and Micky and the Motorcars. They were from Idaho and were (and still are) pretty cool. Over time we became friends and they invited us up to play their festival, the Braun Brothers Reunion. It blew my mind that first year. When I woke up on the bus that morning heading up to Challis, I looked out the window and it looked like another planet. The natural beauty of Idaho is difficult to put into words. You just have to see it for yourself. It’s rugged, colorful and extreme. It goes from burning hot to freezing cold, dry sun to hail and wind in a matter of minutes. Your phone might not work, which will force you to hang out and talk to people, face to face. It’s one of my favorite events of the year and I can’t wait to go back.
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