Just as Walter Hook took inspiration from many subjects and mediums, Hooked on Art transforms Bonner School into a gathering of delights for the eyes, ears, tastebuds, and the soul. For the  ears, the sweet sound of music.

Ramblin' Rose on stage 10 AM  in the Gym

The Missoula bluegrass duo, Ramblin’ Rose, combines the musical talents of Phyllis Erck and Curtis Rathburn. They are an acoustic duo and play bluegrass and classic country with a honky-tonk twist.  They call their music “honk-a-billy.”

When the two met several years ago, there was magic in the air when they spontaneously started singing harmonies together.

Their musical backgrounds are vastly diverse. Curtis is a former rock ‘n roll singer and blues guitar sensation. Phyllis Erck is a classically trained vocalist gone old timey.

Listen to Ramblin' Rose

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Noah Eikens on stage 12 PM in the Gym

Noah began playing violin at the age of 5, taking fiddle lessons from Ellie Nuno.

He has played 4 years with the Missoula Strings on Tour, traveling to Scotland, England, and a trip to Italy last year.

Noah attended the Japan Suzuki Institute violin camp in Seattle last summer and currently studies violin with Heidi Martin of Missoula and plays in the Youth Missoula Chamber Strings Orchestra.

When not playing violin, Noah attends school at St. Joseph Elementary and enjoys snowboarding, basketball and walking the dogs at the Humane Society.

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Blue Mountain Music Makers on stage 1 PM in the Gym

The Blue Mountain Music Makers were all born with music in their blood.  The leader Jen Slayden, mom of Riley and Grace and aunt to Maddi, grew up in a family of seven where music was "what we did."

Now the next generation is continuing the tradition of family music making. Their blend of bluegrass, old-time fiddle, folk, and original music leaves the audience satisfied no matter what its musical taste.

Last year Blue Mountain Music Makers played during the summer at Paw's Up! Ranch, the Clark Fork Market stage, and private functions to earn their way to Monarch Fiddle Camp.

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Anita Rodin on stage 2 PM in the Gym

You'll get "In the Mood" for Valentine's Day when you listen to your favorite tunes played by pianist Anita Rodin.

Music has been her life. With a masters in music education, Anita has shared her talent in directing choral music with students from 5 different high schools in her teaching career. She is accomplished at both writing and arranging music including many liturgical pieces many of which have most recently been performed by the choir at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Bonner where she currently is the choir director. In her spare time Anita enjoys hand quilting.

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