Valarie Mulberry, who plays sunshine Rhythm and Blues music, took to the outdoor stage at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna this afternoon. I’ve captured a bit of her song “Future Cowboy” about her nephew. Tomorrow (Monday) afternoon at 5:30, she will have a live performance on Radio Boise.

@valariemulberry @indiancreekwinery

Saturday evening, Nick Ineck hosted a singer/songwriter event at The Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge in Nampa. The third artist he introduced was Jake Ineck, who just happens to be his cousin. They were in a band together years ago. Jake is quite the showman who had the house rocking with his music, accompanied by his cousin!

@jackineck@nickineckdrums@swirlwineshopand

Second on the bill at the singer/songwriter event at The Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge Saturday night, was Darian Renee. In her set, she showcased a jazzy new song about being a strong, independent human called “Doing My Own Thing”. As an extension of her musical journey, Darian operates Muse Studios, described as “your new favorite collaborator for storytelling & creating”. Grab the URL on her profile as exciting news is coming.

@_darianrenee@nickineckdrums@swirlwineshopand

Twice a year, Nick Ineck (a local drummer who spent several years touring nationally) hosts a singer/songwriter night at The Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge. Saturday evening, three local artists got an opportunity to tell their stories as written in song lyrics.

First up was Wes Schlag who tells his stories in the form of “cosmic conniptions”. Here is 60-seconds of “Help Me Dear”, a song about hurting himself on the back porch. Wes is accompanied by Nick banging on the box.

@wesschlag@nickineckdrums@swirlwineshopand

Dan Costello (@hearcostello) invited a few of his friends Darian Renee (@_darianrenee) and Jeremiah James (@jeremiahjamesagain) to join him at Twisted District Brewing (@twisted_district) Friday evening. The trio got on the stage for this one song, written and sung by Jeremiah.

Olivia Frost (@oliviafrostmusic) a singer/songwriter based in Boise plays Homestead Bar & Grill in Meridian (@homesteadbarandgrill) Saturday evening. Olivia is just back from Nashville where she recorded 8 new original pieces. They will come out as singles one at a time as they are mastered. I captured a bit of one of those songs called “Bad Actor”.

Camille Hugo (@camillexhugo) who describes herself as a vintage girl living in a modern world, played Kerry Hill Winery (@kerryhillwinery) Saturday afternoon. We heard a couple hours of golden oldies from Anne Murray, The Beetles, Melanie, Sam Cooke, Patsy Cline, and one of my favorite Glen Campbell songs.

Andrew Chappell (@andrewchappellmusic), who believes every story deserves a song, playing Crescent Brewery (@crescent_brewery) Friday night. He did music from Willie Nelson, Damian Rice, Waylon Jennings, America, and this gem he wrote.

Soul-powered Shon Sanders (@shonsandersband) playing a solo show at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge (@swirlwineshopand) Wednesday evening. Even though he is flying solo, he is a master at the loop and is able to stitch together some great tunes. I captured an original, “What About Me”. By the way, he is back tomorrow (Thursday) from 6 to 8!

Emily Tipton (@emaleetipton) and Jonah Shue (@jonahshue) playing Bar 365 (@riversidehotelboise) on Saturday afternoon. I loves me some standards, and this duo makes each one their own, delivering them with pleasant surprises.