The Melody Post

“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” --   and I hope everyone has enjoyed all the Holiday festivities and you are looking forward to a fantastic 2020!

What a year!  Moreover, what an incredibly busy several months I have had—  first and absolutely the best... another grandbaby! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!  ...then there is  school (I’m finishing a degree),  there was a pesky little health issue (surgery), and I just bought a house, so I have been actively moving into the new place~whew!    Everything has finally settled down a bit, so I am going to take a moment and write to my amazing community of music lovers. 💓🎵❤️

Hello music enthusiasts! Can you believe that it is already Mid-July? —the sun is shining, the parks are vibrant with playful children, the rivers are embracing all the eager floaters and...  the music lovers of the Treasure Valley are looking for fabulous venues overflowing with talent.  It is true that our area has been dubbed  The Gem State  because of all its natural beauty and resources—however, I’m here to tell you that this title also applies to the abundance of gifted musicians speckled throughout our basin—THEY are truly the hidden jewels of our community.   Working in a music store, I have the privilege of brushing shoulders with many brilliant performers.   It is for this reason I have decided that once a month I will compile a list of different artists that I feel deserve a big shoutout from little ol' me.  So, let’s get started…