Jace Kempke & Ryder McIntosh, both from Kuna and members of Black Dust Rodeo, played for a few hours Sunday afternoon at The Getaway Bar & Grill in Nampa. The band blends nostalgic storytelling with raw energy, bringing backgrounds in classical, metal, bluegrass, and country to the music they create.
Natalie Soma
Natalie Soma is a Treasure Valley singer/songwriter. To help them celebrate 15 years in business, she played the Mother Earth Brew Co in Nampa Saturday afternoon. Natalie plays half covers and originals, which I love because you can really learn a lot about her music that way. Here’s an original called “Before Darkness Falls”
Will Burton
Will Burton is a singer/songwriter, originally from Tennessee, who makes his home in the treasure valley now. He makes a racket for a living and did so Friday evening at Mesquite Creek Outfitters in Caldwell. Here’s an original, “Probably Just Time”, which you can find on Spotify.
Dave Nudo
Dave Nudo is a country singer/songwriter based in the hills above Boise. (I think that makes him a hillbilly!) Thursday evening, he played some covers and originals at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge in downtown Nampa. Here is “How Do I”, which is a song about a girl. Imagine that. :-) Actually, a special girl, his fiance.
Corey James Grubb
Corey James Grubb is a Treasure Valley singer/songwriter, originally from Mountain Home. Wednesday evening, he played an evening of covers and originals at Maddie’s Wine & Whiskey in Meridian. Here’s a Jack Ingram tune, “I Feel Like Drinking Tonight”.
As a special treat, check out a gallery of 15 pictures, as shot by new friend Rick Walters.
Corey James Grubb Photos
Brook Faulk & Zac Roberts
Brook Faulk & Zac Roberts teamed up to bring some music to Talon Tap & Spirits (inside Albertsons in Meridian) on an early Saturday evening. Zac was her guitarist years ago before he left the area. He has returned, they are reunited, and the music is great. From her first album, here’s Arsenic.
Lindzey Autumn
Lindzey Autumn is a treasure valley singer/songwriter who juggles that with being a wife, and mother of a high-energy toddler. She played her brand of country/folk music at The Getaway Bar & Grill in Nampa Friday evening. The Getaway is hosting music all summer on Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. During her first set, Lindzey did “Dollar Sign” about her past struggles with taking her career to the next stage.
Lineup announced for Tuesdays on the Creek
Tuesdays on the Creek is a 20-week concert series that runs from May 20 to September 30 this year. From 6 to 9PM on Tuesdays, you can enjoy free concerts at the Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. The series is presented by Destination Caldwell and the City of Caldwell.
Here is the lineup this year!!
Jerry Nelson
Jerry Nelson, a 50-year old trucker and singer/songwriter, played a few hours of Country and Folk Music Friday evening at Crescent Brewery in Nampa. Jerry, from Caldwell, writes songs about people he’s met, places he’s been, and things he’s done. Here’s an original called “My Cowboy”