The University of Idaho Argonaut

After guitar player Scott Minnich graduated from the University of Idaho, he and his band, The Magic Mirrors took off
for Seattle. 
The band, who formed in Moscow and played at venues in the area — John’s Alley, One World Café, Mikey’s Gyro’s — said they learned a lot in Seattle and are excited to play a show during UI’s Homecoming week.

Minnich said the Seattle music scene is “absolutely incredible.”
“There is a sense of community, both with fans and bands,” he said. “It’s not as competitive as I thought it would be, and the other bands are extremely supportive.”
The Mirrors started playing the local venue circuit in Seattle almost as soon as they arrived. Shows in clubs like the High Dive in Fremont, the Blue Moon in Seattle’s U District and Sunset in Ballard gave them an apt audience and the support of other musicians.

Minnich said he played with Seattle favorites Lonely H, Thunderbird Motel, Shim and the Globes
from Spokane.
He said the band was going to appear in an in-store promotional show at Easy Street Records in November.
“There’s a good audience in Moscow, though,” he said. “It’s a good mix in age, between students and older residents.”

The Magic Mirrors describe themselves as “pretty heavily influenced by classic rock.” Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones are cited as their influences.
The doors will open at 6 p.m. Friday at the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre in downtown Moscow. The show will begin at 7 p.m. with Moscow rock trio, Jables.
Tickets are $10 in advance at Bookpeople or $12 at the door. One World Café will cater beer and wine and the proceeds will benefit the Moscow Charter School playground area.
“The major strength of the band is guitar solos,” said Josh Wright, a UI senior, who watched the band play before the move to the Emerald City. “It’s old-school classic rock stripped down, nothing fancy. If you like high energy rock ‘n’ roll, listen to the Magic Mirrors.”