Stef and The Groove, performed their eclectic mix of Rock, R&B, Funk, Pop, Country, Contemporary Blues and more, at Tuesdays on the Creek at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. They did music from The Doobie Bros,  Stevie Ray Vaughan, Stevie Wonder, Fleetwood Mac, The Temptations, Elton John, Kiki Dee, Steve Winwood, Heart, The Commodores and this one by Labelle from the mid 70’s.

Helen Smith, a Treasure Valley musician, played an evening of interesting covers at Voodoo Brewing Friday evening. We heard music done by The Drifters, Darius Rucker, Gordon Lightfoot, Van Morrison, Rolling Stones, Mazzy Star, Tracy Chapman, Sting, and this from Jimmy Buffett.

Curtis Laib, who says his music leans to the redneck side, played Sunday afternoon at Indian Creek Winery. Curtis lives near Glenns Ferry and makes his way to the Treasure Valley occasionally. He played an interesting set of covers from sources like Leonard Cohen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Prince, Three Dog Night, and Jim Croce, plus this original about divorce.

Musician Kyle is a Treasure Valley singer/songwriter and also plays bass in the Dave Nudo Band. Kyle brought both his keyboard and guitar to the Getaway Bar in Nampa Friday evening. He played mostly 70s and 80s pop music, and this original.

Red Light Challenge, the power-pop duo of Sean and Kyle Luster, played at Indian Creek Plaza Wednesday evening. These guys are Hawaii born and raised. They came here to attend Boise State and never left. Smart boys. They played a great selection of covers and originals, including this one about ex-girlfriends.

Sarah Simpson is a Treasure Valley Singer songwriter. She also manages the “Deep Dive” section at the “Treasure Valley Notes” website, writing in-depth articles about musicians and venues. Thursday evening, she played a few hours of covers and originals on the patio at The Reef in downtown Boise. Check out “When You Come Around” about returning home.

Audio Moonshine. a Boise-based rock band, was the opener last Tuesday for Jerry McComb at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. If you’re not familiar with “Tuesdays on the Creek”, it’s a 20-week event series that includes live music from both local and touring artists, Tuesdays from 6-9pm. See you there tomorrow!

Synergy, with Mary Knea on vocals, husband Rick Knea on bass, and friend G. Louis Hemenway on keys. played jazzed-up retro music at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge Wednesday evening. We heard classics from Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Ingrid Michaelson, Billy Joel, James Taylor, and more. If you like what you hear, catch them tomorrow night (7/26) on the patio at  Rembrandts in Eagle.

Emma Hansen is a Treasure Valley singer/songwriter who comes to us from Lewiston. She did her engaging girl-and-her-guitar music Friday evening at The Getaway Bar & Grill in Nampa. We heard covers from John Denver, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton, Cranberries and more, and this original called “Growing Pains”.

Prairie Blue, made up of Freeman DeJongh (Gtr/Vox/Steel Gtr), Matt Skipper (Grt/Mando), Jacob Geier (Bass/Vox), and Treyson Krasowski (Drums/Vox), play an evening of Country (and Country-ish) music Thursday at Indian Creek Winery in Kuna. We heard music from Merle Haggard, Patsy Cline, Grateful Dead, Buck Owens and this gorgeous original which will be on their next album.