Dylan Anitok (pronounced DYE-lan), a local singer/songwriter, played some light favorites and a little Gospel at the Salt and Light Coffee Lounge in Eagle. Let’s see if you know this one from King Harvest.

Tejano Outlaw, a tejano band based in Canyon County, played the Cinco De Mayo celebration for yet another year at Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. The members are Anthony Antunes vocals and bajo sexto, Joel, Garcia and Accordion, Robbie Quintana on bass, Emilio Huerta on drums, Leo Barba, percussions.

Day Job View, the married duo of Lanae & Rase, played a mix of oldies, rock, blues, and original music at Indian Creek Winery. Here’s a song Lanae wrote years ago called “Mystery of Her”.

Harry Dial, a Boise singer/songwriter played some acoustic music recently at Jak*s Place in Nampa. We heard many familiar favorites, and “West Memphis Love”, an original.

The Soulmates, even though they’ve been around for 10 years, played Talon Tap & Spirits for the first time recently. This versatile quintet played a ton of pop and country music, including this one written by Bruce Springsteen.

Aaron Golay participated in a Singer songwriter night at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge with Dave Nudo and Andrew Chappel. On at least two occasions Aaron was responsible for giving us chills and tears, including during this song about text messages to a beloved spouse that had passed.

Better Than Jam (Grant Wilson on guitar and Jami Wilson on fiddle) played music ranging from jazz to bluegrass, and some originals at Kerry Hill Winery. Here’s their song called “Miss you”.

Don Henderson, a Treasure Valley singer/songwriter, played a bunch of Classic Country tunes at Talon Tap & Spirits. Along the way, he did a song he wrote back in the 90’s.

The Dave Nudo Trio (Dave Nudo on guitar & vocals, Danny Gately on drums, and Ronnie Long on lead guitar) played a great variety of music at Whiskey River in Nampa. They played Dave’s original “I Should Have Known”.

Grove Alley brought a little New Orleans Jazz, a little Classic Rock, and a whole lot of groove to Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge in Nampa. Check out this traveling music I captured.