Alyssa Joy Claffey is an Idaho-grown “grassical” violinist, equally as comfortable in symphony halls or dive bars. Grassical – that’s classically trained with twang – she chose the fiddle at 5, then studied classically and made the Boise Philharmonic at 19 years old. After working as a Music Educator in Sun Valley, Idaho for over a decade she spread her wings to pursue her true heart’s desire as a performer full time.

As an Artist-at-Large Alyssa Joy and her violin Geoffrey Beauregard have traveled the world performing from the coast of California to the Virgin Islands. After complications from breast cancer treatments rendered her left arm paralyzed, a dramatic move home to Robie Creek where she was raised healed her arm, body, and soul. After being declared a clinical miracle in March 2022, she is back to performing and teaching in Boise, infusing every note with the gratitude that flows through her very cells that she gets to make music again. Her song style is eclectic as her life experience – it’ll get your toes tappin’ and your heart singing!