Welcome to the Wild Coyotes homepage.

The Wild Coyotes, from southeast Idaho, bring you a program spanning a wide variety of traditional American roots styles. The Coyotes play music from the old time, bluegrass, classic and contemporary folk, and cowboy genres set to classic old-time string band instrumentation with wonderful vocals.

Music from the Mountains - Sallie was interviewed and music from the Wild Coyotes CDs was featured on the Music from the Mountains Show on West Virginia Public Radio

Band Profile

The Wild Coyotes are:

Carrie Bean bass

Vince Crofts fiddle, mandolin

Sallie Sublette guitar

Rick McCracken old-time banjo

Vince is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has played in many bands of local and regional note including New South Fork and the Shelly and Kelly Band. Carrie's rock solid bass is the foundation of the Wild Coyotes. Carrie also plays with New South Fork, a popular regional bluegrass band. Rick has played regionally with old-time performance and dance bands including The Old Dominion String Band, the Schnell Brothers, and Duke Nukem. Rick has also taught old-time banjo at various music and dance camps including the prestigious Festival of American Fiddle Tunes. Sallie grew up in West Virginia singing playing old-time and folk music and has performed on TV and radio with such notables as Joe Dobbs and Buddy Griffin (of Jim and Jesse McReynolds fame). Sallie has a wonderful voice whether singing lead or harmonizing.

With Mike Cottle, a regional dance caller, the Wild Coyotes provide exciting contra, square, and circle dances. Dances can be for groups with no prior dance experience or for experienced dancers.

The Wild Coyotes were recently selected to perform at the gala inaugural event in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the new Stephens Performing Arts Center on the Idaho State University Campus. The master of ceremonies for the event was Idaho governor Dirk Kempthorne and his wife, Patricia, and included performances by Carol King and Steve Eaton.

The Wild Coyotes are available for performances of all types (weddings, festivals, family reunions, private parties). Any occasion where traditional music is appreciated!

We know the music of the Wild Coyotes will help make your event a howling success!

The Wild Coyotes have produced two CDs:

Contact Information

Telephone: Sallie 208-232-8838 or Vince 208-346-6856
Postal address: 5675 Hilo Drive, Pocatello, ID 83204
Electronic mail: wildcoyotes@cableone.net

Last Updated: 5/10/2008