The Leisure Bros (Jordan on guitar and Jonah on percussion) played an evening of mostly upbeat classics at Talon Tap & Spirits inside Albertsons at Meridian Saturday. Along the way they covered Stealer’s Wheel, Hall & Oates, Stevie Wonder, Billy Ocean, Fleetwood Mac, Neil Young, Taylor Swift, Nancy Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and this from Jefferson Airplane.

Groove Alley is Tony Rheault on Keyboard/Vocal, Jerry Coleman on Trombone, and Bruce Wehler on Drums. They played a little New Orleans Jazz, and a little Classic Rock at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge Friday evening. Along the way they did this Fabulous Thunderbirds tune called “Walkin’ to My Baby”.

Steady Rush, which is all about the steadiness of a heartbeat and the high of an adrenaline rush, played Maddie’s Wine & Whiskey Wednesday evening. We heard some great covers of Billy Joel, Fleetwood Mac, Dolly Parton, The Beatles, and this from Bryan Adams.

Steve DuBridge, who plays homemade cigar-box guitars, did a show at Mesquite Creek Outfitters in Caldwell on Thursday, January 2, 2025. As you can tell, Steve has several, and most are tuned differently, allowing him to play different types of songs. During the evening, we heard music from artists like Arlo Guthrie, John Denver, Lovin’ Spoonful, lots of slider blues, and this Neil Young classic.

Formed in late 2009, A Tasty Jamm consider themselves more of a “remake” band than a “cover” band. They play mostly 70’s/80’s/90’s set lists, but they delve into other decades as well. On Saturday, January 18, 2025 I captured this Joni Mitchell classic at Voodoo Brewing in Meridian.

Soul Honey is a Treasure Valley Rock cover band that has been playing together, off and on, for 15 years. They play for kicks and tips just because they love the music. From Broadway on the Rocks on Friday, January 27, 2025, I heard this from Stone Temple Pilots.

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.

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.