The first real festival of the summer is coming up. Head Hippie Jim Teeter and his crew have just about got the I’s crossed and the T’s dotted. The same great food, fun, and frivolity that have made Eagle island a great kick off to the summer will prevail again this year. Mark it down-Friday, Saturday and Sunday. May 19-21.

Honey, we didn’t get a paper today, where is is the number to call.
On the front page of they missing paper. Lotta’ good that will do.

Don’t forget the benifit today. Shorty’s noon to late late.

There may never be a bar upstairs in the old Mode building again. After several tries, the Portland branch of B W has been quietly selling off the equipment and fixtures. Noticed today that the sign is off of the buildings outside.

Were on a carosel!

If you liked his music-you will love his guitar.

Really, I am not making this up. 80’s B movie action star, Steven Seagal is Kung Fu-ing the blues.
The Big Easy has him booked for May 25th. In the radio ad he is chopping away at “Before you Accuse Me.”

Why do fading stars have to butcher the Blues? Should be country, even Seagal couldn’t make it sound worse!

Gotta’ love it. The corner of 8th and Bannock will soon have a Mongolian Grille and bar.

My friend Don Outram set this from Hawaii.
You though being Boisee.com’s copy editor was hard.

Subject: The Tribune-Herald regrets the error.

- Ka’enaalohakau’ikaukehakeha Aoe Hopkins of Halau I Ka Wekiu won Thursday
night’s Office of Hawaiian Affairs Hawaiian Language Award in the Miss Aloha
Hula competition, not Kapalai’ula Kamakaleiakawainui de Silva. The
Tribune-Herald regrets the error.

What were the parents thinking?

Entered this image in a photo contest called.

Photo Friday
The catagory was Golden. The boats name is “Golden Gate.” Entry # 59.

Another rumor. The Burger and Brew on Fairview has new owners and is going to be an “upscale” biker bar. Sounds OK, just don’t change the finger steaks>>>

Finally a decent rumor.

The long under utilized restaurant in the State House Inn is rumored to be the location of a second Chandler’s from Sun Valley. In the heart of downtown Boise, this could be a winner.

It was a blues road trip. The Boise Blues Society Blues in the Schools loaded up and headed out of town to Idaho City. Teacher Warren Barnes had his Idaho City High students prepared for a little blues.

Ken started off with a little boogie woogie, Richard Soliz added his classic Texas guitar, Pinto’s own bassest Greg handled the back beat with the help of Gary on the congas. add the easy drum style of student Steve and our merry band was in the groove. After a brief history lesson the kids took turns playing, clapping and digging the blues.

Ken lead the Idaho City kids on a musical journey. Moving from traditional blues up to and including a more rock based style. .

The best part? Watching a ring of kids playing and smiling to the blues after class

Next stop back to my old stompin’ grounds. Borah High and Mr. Sullivans jazz band.

No rumors, no news-nothin’- - -

This is another sad one. Local drummer Pete Wadams has been hurt in a car crash. Although I do not know Pete I can tell you he is well loved. A benefit has been organized by his friends. Take a look at the website they have put together, gotta warn you it will tug at your heart. There is a link to send a donation on the page.

April 30th (Sunday) @ Shorty’s:

There will be a “Bloody Mary Bar” and Maramosa drink specials; $1 from each
will go into the Pete Wadams Fund.
Also, $4.50 Jager Shots ($1.00 goes to Pete and they get to keep the shot
glass!)

They named your subdivision after an island, or a water fowl, or a fish and you live in a FLOOD PLAIN! When your house gets wet why are you surprised?

More of the spring thing.

Was wandering aimlessly on the old internet tonight where I came across a music recommendation site. The first recommendation!!!! Boise’s own Built to Spill. The track was Conventional Wisdom from You in Reverse Doug Martsch has a winner here. His song writing is a prefect match to the mellow quality of his voice.
Buy a copy at the record exchange or . . .
Or CD Universe. http://www.cduniverse.com/search/xx/music/pid/7042173/a/You+In+Reverse.htm
BTW “You in Reverse” is in the top 10 in sales at CD Universe.

Really, Really Bad!

Locals will tell you if you don’t like the weather turn around! Here you can see the the blue sky and sunshine peaking in under the rain clouds, and rolling in over the mountains from the south.

The show was great. Absolutely, however the star of the show was a young lass by the name of Abby Johnson. Nick brought Abby up to the stage, her excitement was endearing. After a minute Nick handed the young lady a bucket with “band tips” written on it, now don’t get ahead of me. After a bit of pore me from the band, yeah, you got it. The band sent Abby out into the crowd. Been to a few shows in my time, but this had to be the best idea for getting tips I have ever seen. Abby was a trouper, she went from table to table and collected more than a couple of bucks. Nick brought her back and let her “sit in” and paid her with some cd’s. It was very fun. Look out Stacie (mom) I am afraid your daughter may soon want to find her way back to the stage.

This is the show your workmates are going to be talking about Thursday morning. If you don’t go, you are going to feel so left out.!!!

The Rose Room
Downtown Boise
April 12th, Wednesday  

Doors open at 7 PM
  
$5.00 non-members. 
$3.00 BBS members.
www.boiseblues.org for more.

Well, the juries is in. My ford photo from San Francisco is not the grand price winner. I am a however finalist and will be published in the June issue of Popular Photography. Pretty cool overall.

Sure, but can it govern California?

We are going to expand the number of bands and move Rizzo’s benifit to June 2nd. Thanks for all the support. We are already collecting auction items. Want to help/play/contribute. Just send me a comment with a phone number or e-mail.

This Job Posting sums up the postion of Clear Channel. You will notice that no mention is made of location.

Job posting: KIDO Morning Announcer
Job Description: ***Position closes May 4th, 2006*** 580 News Radio KIDO-AM is in search of an outstanding Morning Person or team. Our lineup includes the biggest names with Rush, Dr. Laura and Glenn Beck. We need an engaging news show to lead off the day. Great facility, great staff, spectacular city. Can you connect with an adult news-hungry audience? Do you make good decisions on what material is perfect for the target audience? Do you understand today`s news and bring a sense of humor to the job? This may be the opening you`ve been waiting for. Salary is negotiable depending on experience. Equal opportunity employer (EOE M/F/D/H/V).
THANKS DON! For more on Boise radio: www.idahoradionews.com

A Sports bar inspired by Peter “Gooten Ah’ppetite” Schott. Wonder what the inspiration is? What do past landlords, customers, investors and employees think of “Peata’s” inspiration? You can almost hear Jim Borton and the many former “colleagues” of Mr. Shott cringe when they hear this ego driven radio ad.
Me i cannot imagine setting foot in any bar or restaurant “inspired “ by Peter Shott.

BTW-how many Schotts do you get, before you quit and retire to a trailer park in Idaho City?

My work and that of Robbie Robertson are on display tonight. Mine are at Dawson Taylor and Robbie is showing at Piazza di Vino around the corner.
GRIND

Corporate radio triumphs again.

If you wake up to the radio, you have noticed that almost all of the stations have changed the way they program in the morning. The latest causalities are Jon and Chris at KIDO. Earlier 100.3, replaced the Boise weekly “# 1 dj” Big J with the national Mancow. Big Jack at Kool was fired and a new country station was created.

From what I am hearing Chris and Jon were locked in a battle over style and substance. The locals wanted a more free form and Idaho based radio show. The suits from Clear Channel tended toward safer canned material. Final score Boise -Two, San Antonio(home of Clear Channel) Zero.

As a former radio show producer and announcer, I can tell you that it scares the Bejesus out of executives when they are not in TOTAL control of air waves. Long gone are the days when a DJ chose their own songs or even the words they speak. I was fired as one of the 1st acts when Journal took over KF95 (now the River.)

BTW, in an surprisingly deceptive effort to appear local, one station flew the morning team in from wherever they record their show to give away a truck at a local dealership.

The good news is that Big Jack is likely to be returning soon, hopefully the same is true of Jon & or Chris.

So the ever changing “River Morning Show,” and all the rest of the locals must be a little nervous. Bet even Paul J is putting a little extra in savings for retirement.

Like the Daily paper, radio is less important in today’s world. It might be to much to ask that the content and the people that deliver it come from our home. Bummer!