Push2Play is a Boise based band with a focus on upbeat, danceable music. They played some pop, rock and disco tunes a week ago on Saturday evening at The Riverside Hotel’s Sandbar patio bar and grill. We heard music from Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, The B-52’s, Journey, Walk The Moon, KC & The Sunshine Band, Earth Wind & Fire, and this one from Redbone.

Jay William Miller is a native of Boise who has been writing and playing music since he was 16 years old. Heavily influenced by scenes of mountains, rivers, and rowdy small town Idaho, Jay writes songs about hard times and hard-core parties. At the second annual Nampa Music Festival Friday night, Jay did this song about hating Los Angeles.

Ryan Curtis Band was the second of three bands to play the second annual Nampa Music Festival Friday at Lloyd Square. Ryan is originally from Chicago, calling Boise home for 15 years now. Here’s a song about bad habits.

Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins was the opening band for Tuesdays on the Creek at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. Bill is a songwriter, singer, guitar player and bandleader who seamlessly melds the heartfelt storytelling of country with the raw emotion and energy of classic soul. The show was all original and the variety of music styles was impressive.

Spencer Batt played a high-energy, fancy-pickin’ show at The Getaway Sunday afternoon. With his acoustic guitar, you hear this Jimmi Hendrix riff and wonder, “How is THAT going to work?”. And then he shows you! Here’s an original called “Road Less Traveled”.

Andy Crosby, a local singer/songwriter, played a evening of music Saturday at the Star Saloon. He grew up in Donnelly and loves the small-town life. In October, he will head for Austin for more recording. Here’s one written for his brother Jeff, In My Arms.

Michele Eastland is a Boise singer who specializes in jazz, blues, and timeless classics. Michele sang an evening of engaging music Friday evening at the Level Up Lounge in Meridian. I just love this Madonna tune and had to capture it.

Cliff Miller & Makaela Ruggs, played some country/folk music Wednesday evening at Lovely Hallow Farms near Caldwell. Cliff‘s music is defined by catchy melodies and poignant lyrics, inspired by his growing up in a small town and the family life he enjoys. Makaela is a staple of the Idaho fiddle community who adds lovely color to Cliff’s music. This original is called “True North“.

Day Job View ia a Treasure Valley band featuring Lanae (vocals/rhythm guitar) who sings like a bird, Rase (drummer) who has way too much fun back there, and Ryan (electric guitar) who can make that thing sound like all kind of instruments. At Indian Creek Winery Sunday afternoon, among an eclectic group of covers, they did this original, “Mystery Of Her”.

Steady Rush, Boise’s acoustic pop duo, played at Maddie’s Wine and Whiskey in Meridian Wednesday evening. We heard covers done by The Four Tops, Gnarls Barkley, Amy Winehouse, Bryan Adams, The Temptations, Uncle Kracker, and more plus this original “Still Love Me” which can be found on Spotify.