It hasn’t been around quite as long as Christmas. But three consecutive years? It’s time to call “IdaHo Ho Ho with Moxie Java” a tradition. The compilation CD, which highlights Gem State musicians, helps feed needy families each holiday season — 54,000 meals in 2011, thanks to more than $18,000 donated to the Idaho Foodbank. Several of the musicians on the album will perform their holiday songs at a special concert next week: Steve Fulton, Andy Byron, Ophelia, Willison Roos and Scott Riggan. So show up. Bring $15 to buy the CD. Feel good about the holidays.

Michael Deeds