Shiloh Rising performs at Bonner's Books

BONNERS FERRY — At Bonner’s Books Friday evening the mood was set with low light and lots of bookshelves for Shiloh Rising’s performance titled “Welcome Home-From Our Hearts to Yours.”

The husband and wife duo combined folk and bluegrass music, with their own unique flair, to the ambient scene for onlookers to enjoy.

Scott and Diana Stover met in Salt Lake City, Utah, through an organization called Heart and Soul, which recruited venues for nursing homes, hospitals and prisons.

Eighteen months after meeting and performing together, they were married. After living in Salt Lake City for 17 years, they made the decision to move to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, in the fall of 2015.

The inspiration of the name Shiloh Rising came from Diana Stover’s 2-year-old son Shiloh, who tragically died suddenly from meningitis. “I guess it’s ultimately a name that is intended to inspire hope,” Scott Stover said.

Diana Stover writes most of the song lyrics and music. “She creates the frame and the painting, while I add some detail to fill things out,” Scott Stover said.

Their most meaningful song that they have performed together is called ‘Green Eyes’ originally published by one of their mutual favorites, Kate Wolf. “Every night we light the candle” (ENWLTC) is engraved on their wedding rings.

Since they met, they have traveled the world. Scott Stover received an idea for their song “Rusted Steel” from a painting in a gallery they encountered while traveling. Years later, while in Paris, France, he noticed those lyrics in his guitar case and had the inspiration to finish the song.

Shiloh Rising has performed at a variety of events around Bonners Ferry, including Mel’s Kitchen, the Pearl Theatre, and at the First Responder’s Picnic put on by the Rotary Club.

The intimate venue at Bonners Books was happy to accept their “Welcome Home” performance. “They approached me with the idea and I accepted,” said John O’Connor from the bookstore.

“We often perform for free. Anyone that is willing to get up on stage and perform has to have a bit of ‘ham’ in them, “ Scott Stover said. “Money for performing is just icing on the cake. Ultimately though, we just want to do good because we believe in goodness.”

“Shiloh Rising is really just a musical expression of our marriage,” said Scott Stover. “Quite honestly Love is our future. It’s all about love and expressing the love in our relationship and our music, and that is our way of sharing that love through our music. We hope the people in our county will learn about us and invite us to share with them that we can sing out our message of hope, love, and peace.”