August 28th, 2008
Gonzo!
Boisee.com reader Don O found locked doors last night. Will post his full report soon as soon as I get to a real computer.
Here is the new info on Gusto. Thanks to Ryan for the quick update comment
From Ryan Steinbroner’s comment. . .
Gusto is part of Mack and Charlie’s and no it is not Gonzo… the Gusto side of the bar is only open on Friday and Saturday or for private parties. Sadly, we had to scrap our Jazz night on Wednesday nights. We had a great band, and a small loyal following but the bottom line wasn’t working. For now we still have live DJ’s on the weekends.
August 27th, 2008
Caught the Motor Flower guys before they left to the Wiskey a Go Go. It was wonderful to see such a solid crowd show on such short notice.
Been working my new camera to the limits on low light photography. Here are a few captures from Monday night.
August 27th, 2008
“No, whizzing on your shoes at 3:00 am is not a full contact sport.”
August 24th, 2008
For those of us lucky enough to have watched John Nemeth grow from the “fat” yet powerful teenager with a jones for the blues to the now international blues star. It has been a great time so far.
Seeing and spending a few moments with John at the “pignic”(thanks Corner Clubers) reminded us of nights going back to the Waterfront. John tells Boisee.com that one of his very 1st paying gigs was at a early BBS Picnic, and he loved the old jam sessions at the IOF hall. John has always worked hard to play well. It shows in his singing, but shines in his vocals. His success is hard earned and is an inspiration. Here a couple of pics.
August 21st, 2008
$750,000.oo will get you a bar in downtown Boise. Full liquor license included, but don’t think it includes the Real Estate. Is there a bar worth that much without the building?
Let the guessing game begin.
August 21st, 2008
Call this the Morning After!
August 21st, 2008
At the fair. . . extra mustard.
August 18th, 2008
From Craigslist!
Active Liquor License for sale. Available November 1, 2008. Price not negotiable. Serious buyers only.
Wonder who is losing their License? I also wonder why the price is so high. Been a bunch of seasoned licenses at $150,000 of late.
Hope this isn’t the Bouquets, but it would explain the closed doors. Could be a while before the new owner finds and transfers a license.
August 16th, 2008
Here is what I think I know about the “new” Bouquet. The info is from a couple of reliable sources, but I don’t have any direct confirmation. Guess that puts it into the rumor category, however I’m pretty sure this is the scoop!
The new owner is looking to return the bar to it’s rightful place as a historic fun spot. Music of a more adult style is on tap. Blues and Jazz from the “Blues Bouquet” era with more contemporary bands from “Barrow/bb b Bucket” times. How fun would a Hi-Tops reunion have been on that stage!
Tyson, is working on cleaning up and returning the bar to an more relevant decor. A decor that will showcase the fantastic Brunswick back bar.
Sounds like there may be some delay in the hoop jumping required to move the liquor license. That said, we should see the green paper come down and those big beautiful doors swinging open soon!
Boisee.com is betting this owner is wise enough to have more than two brands of scotch!!!!!
August 15th, 2008
The real estate kids tell Boisee.com that one of Boise’s coolest places to watch a movie, or hear music on the patio will close next week.
So anybody got any good news>>>> this isn’t much fun!
Sorry about the now corrected misspelling!
August 14th, 2008
In honor of beer prices going up and gas prices going down.
The price on the pump? 26.9!
August 14th, 2008
Kinda hard to get a great glass of wine around these parts!
August 13th, 2008
A very reliable source tells Boisee.com. that the Wine co. has closed.
I’ll see if I can dig up more details.
BTW the Bouquet now has it’s windows covered.
August 13th, 2008
Rich O’Hara tells us. . .
You don’t want to miss this group:
They’ll be at Pengilly’s tonight,(Wednesday) taking up part of Jeremiah Jame’s set.
August 12th, 2008
Remember those nights at the Bouquet, the floor bouncing, drinks flowing, and dancing, hot sweaty dancing?
Now move forward say-15 years, maybe 20. That’s what went on at the VAC Monday night. Heard Saturday was even crazier. Us old folks can still shake, if the music is good enough. Aging Hipsters hanging on to cool!
Check this line up! Sandow, Curtis, Craig, and Lafenberger!
Also in the mix, JD Biseline, and Steve Fulton. All Stars indeed.
Gotta thanks Steve Fulton for help with the tixs.
August 10th, 2008
Sorry can’t find the photographer to give credit. Wish this was one of mine. 
So True!
August 10th, 2008
“Everytime I eat health food, I get sick.”
