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Musician's inclusion in Festival is disappointing

Bonner County Daily Bee | UPDATED 3 months, 2 weeks AGO
| July 19, 2026 1:00 AM

A photo of Aaron Lewis and others with dead coyotes spelling out Trump 24 pretty much says it all.

After the release of musicians coming to the Festival, if I am not familiar with them, I research them and listen to their music.

 After I saw the information about Aaron Lewis and the coyotes, I contacted the Festival about why they would contract with such a controversial musician. No response. I wrote again. The response was: "We like to have a variety of music."

This did not address my question about a musician's controversial and distasteful act who not only killed dozens of coyotes for no reason but then displayed them in such a degrading way. He has also been known to exit the stage if he doesn't appreciate the audience's lack of rap attention. In addition, he has led political chants during his shows. Really?

Just an FYI for Festival attendees.


ANN GIANTVALLEY

Sandpoint