With as many shows as I have gone to throughout my 43 years, some have been consistent repeats. In the 90s, I started to attend the shows I was really excited about, and at this point, I had seen Corrosion of Conformity open up for Metallica. I immediately became a huge fan of Corrosion and never looked back. I have seen them many times since. Now I get to share this love for live music with my son, which is such a beautiful thing to have in common and have these experiences together. I had seen Clutch many times, but my son, Hendrix, first fell in love with live shows through Clutch, so I have an even more special place in my heart for them. So here we are, full circle with the night of April 23rd, 2026, at Treefort Concert Hall in Boise, Idaho.
To start the night was the incredibly talented JD Pinkus. Not only is this man wildly skilled, but he is also very charismatic and entertaining, and funny to boot. A man and his banjo, loop pedals, other effects pedals, a great vocal style, and highly engaging. He quickly entranced the crowd with his set and kept everyone wanting more. Bobby Landgraf of Corrosion jumped on stage with him for a song, and it was glorious seeing them perform together. Pinkus made the people laugh, had them clapping loudly, and warmed up the place until it was almost on fire. Speaking of which, Who’s Got The Fire?
Corrosion of Conformity, be still my beating heart. They never disappoint, both on stage and off with their albums. The latest release, Good God/Baad Man, is so good I wanted to weep. Seeing them play old and new songs alike made for a perfect setlist. While COC has gone through some tough changes, by losing drummer Reed Mullin, and with Mike Dean stepping down from the bass, you could see they have been using their music as their catharsis and keeping those two members close to the music, and I imagine their hearts. Bobby Landgraf has stepped into the role of bass player, and he is not only more than capable but ferociously entertaining on stage. When you have Pepper Keenan and Woody Weatherman onstage, and you can’t take your eyes off the new guy, that says a lot. Drummer Nick Shabatura is no slouch either; the man is insanely talented and carried the beat perfectly.
Clutch is always so much fun. Neil Fallon is one of the most entertaining vocalists of any band, with his big facial expressions and wild body movements; it is never a dull moment when Clutch is on stage. One of the coolest things about this band is their ever-changing setlists night after night. This way, you don’t know what songs you are going to witness. Boise got to experience songs from “Three Golden Horns” to “Sucker for the Witch, to “How to Shake Hands” and many more. I mentioned earlier that my son fell in love with live music at Clutch. I assure you, you will have the same experience if you go and catch a show!
Here are some amazing photos by our very own, Katarzyna Cepek!
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