The last time anything was published on this blog was January 19. That post focused on a stand against AI art. Since then, nearly two months have passed, and a lot has happened across the East Idaho EDM scene.
Between new shows, community benefits, venue partnerships, and the launch of Open Deck Night in Idaho Falls, the underground music community in East Idaho has stayed busy.
Soirée d’Amour at Misfitz in Pocatello
The first major event was Soirée d’Amour, a Valentine’s Day show hosted at Misfitz in Pocatello on February 14.
The lineup included:
The night brought together supporters from across Southeast Idaho. Friends and supporters traveled from Idaho Falls, Pocatello, and surrounding areas to attend. The turnout was one of the strongest yet for a Pocatello event.
A major thank-you goes to Sara, the owner of Misfitz, who continues to be an accommodating and supportive venue owner.
VIP Packages
VIP packages were offered for the event and included:
- Bottle of champagne
- Box of chocolates
- Custom wristbands
- Two disposable champagne glasses
- Two tickets to the event
Nine VIP packages were sold in advance, and one was given away during the night.
Tammie also provided Valentine’s Day decorations for the event, which helped create the atmosphere for the show.
A Multi-Genre Underground EDM Night
The lineup reflected the diversity of the local scene. Genres throughout the night included:
- Progressive house
- House
- Melodic house
- Techno
- Breaks and breakbeats
- Drum and bass
- Electronica
The opening and closing sets focused heavily on house and progressive house, while the middle of the night leaned into bass-oriented styles to connect with the broader East Idaho EDM community.
Sound System Lessons
The event also served as a learning experience for sound reinforcement at Misfitz.
The setup included:
- One 18-inch subwoofer
- Two 15-inch tops
- Two 12-inch tops
While the system worked, it became clear that additional subwoofer power is needed for future shows. The next event at the venue will likely include two or three 18-inch subs to better support the room.
Despite the limitations, the sound ran well for the rest of the night after adjustments were made.
DJ Highlights
N.S.Z. opened the night with a progressive house set that was a favorite among the early crowd.
Uncle KNNY followed at 9:30 PM, moving through house, techno, breaks, and drum and bass. His friends and supporters brought strong energy to the dance floor.
Pablo started at 11 PM and delivered a genre-blending set including drum and bass, breaks, techno, and even touches of Top 40.
The night closed with a progressive house set from me, The Idahoan, from 12:30 AM to 2 AM.
Overall, the event was a success and another step toward building the underground EDM community in Southeast Idaho.
Future shows at Misfitz are likely.
Pisces Rising: A Benefit for Eddie Cabello
The next major event was Pisces Rising, a benefit show held February 28 at Big Papa’s Grill and Live Music in Twin Falls.
The event was organized to support Eddie Cabello (Sensei the Beast), who was recently diagnosed with liposarcoma and is undergoing aggressive radiation treatment and surgery.
The show was co-hosted by:
The Lineup
The night featured DJs from across the region:
- Haut Choklate (Boise)
- Sensei the Beast (Eddie Cabello) (Twin Falls)
- The Idahoan (Idaho Falls)
- Weird Science (Idaho Falls)
- Zenny (Idaho Falls)
- Booty Breakerz (Idaho Falls)
- Noemi (Boise)
- Partnerz in Grime (Idaho Falls)
Art, Community, and Fundraising
The event also featured live painters.
The Idahoan painted three versions of a beach landscape. One of the paintings was given to Eddie, and the other two were used for fundraising.
Artist Danielle Heathbone painted an acrylic portrait of Rick from Rick and Morty titled “Trust the Process.” Her work was also included in the fundraising raffle.
$6,000 Raised for Eddie
Through a combination of:
- Show donations
- Silent auctions
- Raffle prizes
- GoFundMe contributions
The event raised over $6,000 for Eddie by the end of the night.
The community turnout demonstrated the strength of the underground music scene in Idaho and the support artists show one another.
Atlantic Progression Sponsors Open Deck Night at The Heart
Another major development is the launch of Open Deck Night at The Heart Events Center in Idaho Falls.
Atlantic Progression is now:
- Monthly sponsor
- Monthly host
The event is organized and hosted by The Idahoan and Mosy.
Monthly Open Deck Night
Open Deck Night takes place:
First Thursday of every month
Doors: 7:30 PM
The event provides a stage for local DJs to perform and test their music on professional equipment.
Event Details
- $5 entry
- Groups of five for $20
- All ages event
- 21+ to drink alcohol
Every entry includes a raffle ticket.
Raffle prizes include:
- Drinks and Merchandise from The Heart
- Merchandise from Atlantic Progression and The Idahoan
This model returns most of the money directly to the community through DJ payments and giveaways. The remainder of the funds are use by The Heart for marketing and advertising the event.
First Open Deck Night Recap
The first Open Deck Night took place March 5, 2026.
Approximately 20–30 people attended, creating a solid turnout for the first event.
DJ Lineup
The DJs who played were:
The night provided an opportunity for both experienced and newer DJs to perform on stage in front of a live audience.
DJ Signup Process
DJs who want to perform must sign up using the online form. You can also join the Facebook event page for regular updates.
Signup opens:
Monday before the event
7:00 PM
Slots are filled first-come, first-served.
The goal is to give local DJs a consistent place to perform and help grow the East Idaho EDM scene.
Atlantic Progression Updates
Atlantic Progression has also been active on the broadcast side.
Chris Cargo Returns
Chris Cargo recently returned to the Atlantic Progression channel for his third appearance, headlining the February 21 broadcast.
Dean Savage opened the show.
New Resident DJ: Gabe Newman
Atlantic Progression also announced a new resident DJ:
Gabe Newman
He is based in Miami Beach, Florida and has frequently appeared on Atlantic Progression shows in the past.
His addition strengthens the channel’s progressive house lineup.
Upcoming Shows
Two upcoming shows are already scheduled.
May 23
- Headliner: Elliot Moriarty
- Opening: Paul Milton
June 20
- Headliner: Lloyd Barwood
- Opening: The Idahoan
These broadcasts continue expanding Atlantic Progression’s reach in the underground progressive house community.