Holiday Market

November 25th, 2004

The sweet powerful vocals of Boise’s Steve Fulton provided a soundtrack to a perfect Idaho Saturday afternoon. The lazy mid-afternoon sun flowed over my shoulders and found me sitting on the patio at Dawson Taylor, a wireless Internet connection and a fresh hot cuppa’ coffee.

It was grand.� The scents of Caramel Corn and fresh basil swirled in the air as the polite masses roamed the Boise City Market on 9th Street. From carts, tables and �tents, Idaho vendors sold a cornucopia of squashes and other fall veggies. Early Christmas shoppers found candles, pottery, or homemade jams and salsa. You can spread the ancient wisdom with a bamboo plant or enjoy a 1 lb�elk�hot dog from the Black Canyon Elk Ranch at the market.

We wonder why musicians like to stand out on a sidewalk and play solo, usually just a guitar and the music, often in stark contrast to the big stage production of their bands. So, after his sidewalk serenade we asked�Steven Fulton why he plays at the market. Like Steven himself and the�music�he plays, his answer was to the point. “I do this because I want people�to hear what I have to say.” If you want to know more about Steven�and his music go to www.chakramission.com

The market, complete with street music, runs Saturdays mornings till December 18th. It is the perfect place to gather in the variety of Idaho.

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