Good Time Charlie, a country music singer/songwriter based in Idaho, did a show at Mesquite Creek Outfitters on Friday, January 10, 2025. Charlie is one of the hardest-working musicians I know, traveling a ton and doing 200+ shows a year. His writing is inspired by greats like Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. “Out Here” is my favorite song as he expresses his love for Idaho.
“Little Black Dress” the first single from the new Mike Johnston Band album, “Country, Rock & Blues” drops today! “Little Black Dress” was written back in 2020 and he’s been playing it live for years. It is a boogie-woogie homage to the great blues rock musicians that he grew up listening to and it is definitely an hip shaker!
The Mike Johnston Band (MJB) is an American rock band with blues, classic southern rock and country influences. MJB shows are a dynamic experience for the audience as each night is a unique musical interpretation. Mike Johnston’s solo or duo live shows (with guitarist Benji Nilson) are never the same twice. Mike performs originals and covers that span a wide variety of genres and decades.
Scotty Mac and the Nugs (minus drums and bass) which includes Scotty Mac, Max Hillman and Kaleb Bletham, played Maddie’s Wine and Whiskey in Meridian Wednesday, January 8, 2024. These guys, who specialize in Rock, Country and Blues, took turns playing some awesome covers, and Scotty broke out his song “Take My Hand”.
Sam Henry, a Treasure Valley singer/songwriter, did a show at Indian Creek Winery on Sunday, January 5, 2025. Sam did a nice mix of originals and covers, and often communicates the significance of songs as he goes. He’s got a new single coming out on March 26 (the same day he plays Treefort!). His latest single, released on November 22, describes his childhood during Thanksgivings of old called “South of Green Bay“.
Landonious Monk, a local musician, did a show at the Good Apple Taphouse on Saturday, January 4, 2025. On stage he’s got percussion, keyboards, guitars and strings at his disposal that he can loop together to create just about any kind of mood you can imagine. We heard mostly original music, everything from weird, world music to this gorgeous instrumental called “A Night Out”. You’ll find it on his “Superluminal” album and wherever you stream your music.
Blaze & Kelly (Singer/songwriter, Niccole Blaze and her bassist, Mo Kelly) have been singing and bantering on stage for a good 15 years now. That kind of experience really shows through when they perform. I caught them at Talon Tap & Spirits in Meridian on Saturday, January 4. 2025. Along the way. we heard music from Pink Floyd, Tracey Chapman, Rolling Stones, David Gray, Sting, Box Tops, Dobie Gray, The Eagles and this original called “Deep”.
I got a note from Bandcamp saying that Lindzey Autumn released a single today. Bandcamp is my favorite local music source because it allows you to leave a gift and a note for the artists. “Rest of my Life” was written as Lindzey realized she’d found her forever love. Celebrate that moment with her by checking out the song.
Finely Tuned (Rick Scott & Jake Dobson) play music for everyone featuring music from the 80s and 90s, Rock and Country. I caught them at Voodoo Brewing in Meridian on Saturday, December 28, 2024. Along the way, we heard music from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Collective Soul, Harry Chapin, Jason Mraz, Pearl Jam and this Eagles classic.
Reisto Belovich is a Treasure Valley musician who played a solo show at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge in downtown Nampa on Friday, December 27, 2024. In addition to solo shows, he plays keyboards for Lee & Friends. During this solo show, he played jazz and pop standards from people like Frank Sinatra, Bill Withers, CCR, Eric Clapton, Bad Company, Journey, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, Elton John, Mamas & Papas, and this from Billy Joel.
