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.

Darian Reneé is a Boise-based record producer, songwriter, vocalist, and vocal coach, who played music at the Pig Latin in Eagle on Sunday afternoon. Darian operates Muse Studios, the home base for her musical activities. Mixed in with some great covers, Darian played this song about returning home to Idaho.

The Mystics, a Boise classic rock band, played the Sandbar on the Greenbelt at the Riverside Hotel Thursday evening. You will find them at class reunions, cruise nights, festivals and various venues around the Treasure Valley. They did this Neil Diamond song, the Monkees had a hit with, and was also a hit in a Shrek Movie.

John Ceccarelli is an acoustic musician and songwriter based in Boise, who played Bar 365 at the Riverside hotel on Thursday. He combines the musical elements of Fingerstyle, Acoustic, Jazz, and Rock guitar genres. You won’t find John on the web or the socials, so look for him at Green Acres, the Bogus Patio and, of course, Bar 365.

Groove Alley (Tony Rheault on Keyboard/Vocal, Jerry Coleman on Trombone, and Bruce Wehler on Drums) performed last night at Swirl Wine Shop & Lounge. They specialize in a little New Orleans Jazz, a little Classic Rock, and a whole lot of Groove! That includes this classic from Duke Ellington.

Jordan Shaw, originally from the outskirts of Charlotte, now making his home in Boise, played an evening of country music at Voodoo Brewing Co. in Meridian. Jordan plays old Country, new Country and original Country, like this one about Growing Up Country.

Chance Daeseleer and Lexi Marie, a couple that shoehorns their music into lives that include work and parenthood, played music at The Getaway Bar in Nampa Friday evening. Chance is a little bit country and Lexi a little more folksy, as they showcased their diverse styles during the show. Tennessee Whiskey is a song they do together.

Dark Horse Band brought their brand of classic rock, country, and blues to Kerry Hill Winery Sunday afternoon a week ago. We heard music from folks like CCR, Loggins & Messina, Jimmy Buffett, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Dave Edmonds, J.J. Cale, and this from The Eagles.