Synergy Jazz (@synergyjazztrio) playing the Swirl Wine Shop (@swirlwineshopand) in downtown Nampa. We are hearing some lovely standards and some jazzed-up contemporary music. This is a great way to relax after a freaky Friday!

𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘯 & 𝘙𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘊𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 (@rook_pb_crouse) playing the El Tenamoa Restaurant (@eltenampa1993) in Meridian. They describe their shows as a time-travel magic carpet ride. With a description like that, I was excited to be here. The first set included the Beatles, Eagles, Bob Marley, Jack Johnson, and this snippet of Tom Petty. They play the same restaurant but in Boise Friday at 6.

Starting this week, Canyon County has a new way to give budding musicians a stage to try out their stuff, and get some love. On Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm, come out to Mesquite Creek Outfitters (@mesquitecreekidaho) in downtown Caldwell, for an open mic hosted by Nathan Board (@nathan.board.90).

In addition to getting a stage, it’s also an opportunity to network with other local musicians, which is key to helping you get established. Then, non-musicians like me, get to hear up-and-coming musicians with the possible opportunity to watch them grow.

In the video clip, Nathan and friends do some Merle Haggard.

Thanks to the Idaho Jazz Society, Bar 365 (@riversidehotelboise) presents a great variety of musicians on Mondays. This week it’s
Rob Harding & Steve Prager with their dueling guitars.

When it opens in the spring, Monday Jazz will move to The Sand Bar. Check it out. It’s s nice change of pace.

Leta Harris Neustaedter (@boiseleta) is a musician, social worker, arts educator, and community organizer based in Boise Idaho. She played Bar 365 (@riversidehotelboise) Sunday afternoon. And, no background vocals from her companion. ;-)

Good Time Charlie (@goodtimecharliemusic) brings traditional and modern Country music to his audiences. He took his show of originals and covers to Kindred Vineyards (@kindredvineyards) Sunday afternoon.