“Somewhere between alt-rock, punk and garage rock, Whiskey Mountain don’t take themselves too serious, but their music is seriously fun, witty, and ideal for fans of wild and rebellious rock and rock flavor.”
— Take Effect Reviews

Band Bio

Whiskey Mountain is an alt-punk band born in Nampa, Idaho. Formed in 2022 during a COVID-era midlife crisis by frontman Randy King, the band is a loud reminder that growing up doesn’t mean growing quiet. Like Lemmy said, “If you think you are too old for rock and roll, then you are.”
The band’s name pays tribute to Randy’s favorite place on Earth: Whiskey Mountain in the Owyhee Mountains. Yes, we know it sounds like it should be a country band—but they proudly follow in the DYI footsteps of many other bands with bad names.
Whiskey Mountain is all about connection, love, and rocking out with purpose. We call our sound Sagebrush Punk—a term we coined and hope catches on.

Band Members

Randy King (vocals, guitar): Raised in Greenleaf, ID. A veteran of the early 2000s Boise punk scene, Randy stepped away from music for two decades to raise a family and build a career as an educator and chef. His lyrics are packed with philosophy, D&D references, and the gritty realities of adulthood.

Charles Long (bass): The original Whiskey Mountaineer. A Filipino-born punk from Mountain Home, Charles is a cat lover to a fault (he’s even caught ringworm from strays). His groove and energy are the backbone of our sound.

Kendall Shew (drums): Boise-born and raised. A drum corps alum, music promoter, and instructor, Kendall brings the drive—and the goofiness—that keeps us moving and laughing.

Cool, Cool – The Music???

We bring grit, groove, and storytelling for a live show that’s high-energy and deeply engaging. Our performances are about connection and leaving it all on stage. Over the past three years, we’ve played packed local shows, released an album, toured the Northwest, and built a loyal following. We’re ready to bring that same energy to your venue or event.