The benefit for Bill’s Benefit was so wonderful last night. The Rose Room was awash with warmth and good Karma. I’m guessing that over $2000.00 was raised.
Thanks you to everyone that came. A special thanks to the musicians and folks who donated and bid on the silent action.

In the high desert on both sides of the Nevada-Idaho border. The classic battle between winter and spring is underway. The fading browns of winter are ever so slowing shifting to the greens of summer.

Anybody know why Thomas Hammer downtown was closed all weekend? Dawsons is packed today(Monday.)

Thanks Don!

Friday night at the HorseShu in Jackpot!

Generations of the Day clan gathered to celebrate Andrew and Ellissa’s twenty first B-Day.

What a sight, with 8 Day’s and couple of Jacob’s and one Blade for luck we had all bases covered for hours at the Black Jack table. The family fortune and reputation was at stake. Fortunately the beginners brought luck. Aces flew at young Andrew and Liss showed signs of both her Gramma’s style.

Many a Day played throughout the night. Lissa closed the Shu somewhere near Daylight. That’s my girl!

Can’t wait for Jessica to reach 21!

What a cool band they have at South Junior High. Band teacher Dennis Keck is allowing his students to enjoy music. It showed when the Blues In The Schools crew showed up on Thursday last. This time Nancy McIntosh provided her powerful vocals to Richard Soliz’s guitar and Mr. Harris’s harmonica and keys. Folks we are getting this program together. The combination of just a little instruction combined with lots of playing with the professionals is powerful. As I have said before, it is so satisfying to see these young men and women respond to The BLUES.

Take a look at 7th Grader Eddie, finding the grove with Richard.

Headed out of town for the weekend, to teach a couple of twenty one years a bit about gambling. Expect a new Blues in the Schools story Sunday. For now how about a nice picture.

Here is the ad for Bill. Thanks to Jo, Monica and Ken for all the help. If you would like to have a PDF of this let me know.

Update from Idahoradionews

“Big Jack”
May 23rd, 2006 10:28
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…as for the comment I made about signing papers with Citadel, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY STATIONS AT 15TH AND BANNOCK!!! So stop the rumor mill now. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!Nothing to do with Magic (which by the way is sounding great) Nothing to do with Eagle and Bob and Tom (which I listen to as a listener now … love em) This has to do with another Citadel market.

The many Friends of Bill Rizzo hope you will join us to help Bill raise a little money to help cover the medical costs as he recovers from his heart attack!!!!

How is this for a line up for the Benefit for Bill’s Benefit - June 2nd @ the Rose Room.
The Hoochie Coochie Men
Neighbor Dave
Jeremiah James
Vincent Vegas
Kampfire Collective

You can bet on a special guest or two along the way.

Can’t carry a tune in a bucket?
How about donating something for the silent auction? Let me know.

Man is this going to be a great time.

The site Idahoradionews has this post from “Big Jack.”

I’ll be signing papers with Citadel very soon … more on that in the next few days.
Hope it is true. . . I’m looking forward to having Jack Armstrong on air agian.
Now what about Chris and Jon?

Wonder if Bohemian Club was as good as the Beier Brewings Barn Dog Brown Ale?

Can’t tell you who will win the Mix Off. However if style–or class– or beauty counts,

Sale pending-$129,000.00.

This is directly from Mr. Ken Harris himself. 890 AM (KDJQ) is BACK, serving up hip 50’s and 60’s oldies stuff, including never-heard-anywhere-else original versions of select songs. Plans are now being made to revive “The Blues Highway” Sunday evening B L U E S radio program, with sponsorships starting at $50/week.

Arthur Berry has a “seasoned and ready to place Boise Liquor License.” for sale! Hope the “seasoning” was not at the Bada Boom, that would make it a bit to spicey.”

Don’t forget to make plans to attend The Eagle Island Experience this weekend. The music assembled is amazing-the best part, an event pass into the experiance is only $10.00. See you there.

For info and a full schedule
Eagle Island

Was lucky enough to catch Jonah Shue twice last week at two different weddings I was bartending. Jonah did a wonderful job solo, and again with the Frim Fram Four. His raspy soul tinged voice was a mellow complement to the proceedings of love.

With the departure of smooth Tom Moore what is going to happen to the Frim Fram Fellows? Tom is headed to law school to learn to perform in front of a jury. That leaves the Frim Fram Four, well Three!. The good news is that Jonah will step into the guitar roll. Unfortunately that means less fiddle, but it’s good to know the that Frim Fram will go on. Jonah told us that they will most likely add a forth player if only to keep the name intact.

Enjoy the FFF at Pengilliys Thursday, the Milky Way Tuesdays or a wedding near you.

Pinto Bennett and the Famous Motel Cowboys return for their third annual all-star reunion, May 19th – 21st at Shorty’s Saloon located at 5467 Glenwood St. in Garden City across from the Fairgrounds.

Featured acts on Friday, May 19th will include Trio Pinto, Ronnie Glover, Kenny Bradberry, Kip Attaway. The night will also include the Tarwater Album Release Party. A silent auction and proceeds of the weekend will go to benefit the Teddy Ray Jones family.

On Saturday, May 20th, acts will include Jeremiah James, Last Man Standing, Frogs of the North, Big Sky Cadillac, Buckhorn Mountain Boys, Highway 21, Trio Pinto,
Joshua Tree, John Hansen, The Famous Motel Cowboys and Tarwater.

The weekend will be jam packed with live country music and a cast of thousands. On Saturday night, special guest star Mickey Wells will be in attendance.

The life stories of Pinto Bennett, his music and friends are available at www.pintobennett.com.

Cd’s and merchandise will be on site and available for purchase while supplies last during the event.

I am hearing rumors of the return of “The Blues Highway” on the Am dial. Ken Harris is working to revive this old classic blues show. Wonder if the new world of radio can take it. May be a revolution.

Spent some time last week on an assignment in Nampa last week. Bet you have driven past this building many times. Ever notice that it was built in 1898? Wonderful, now is a restaurant, they have wisely left the cool old “Blacksmith” sign up.

Pac Man-The Movie?

Score one for the local team!
Rebecca Scott was playing at Sacthels for 1st Thursday. As I was listening to her always amazing music, Deb Sager told the crowd of a song that was used on a ABC TV show. It took a little digging, but here is an entry from CD Baby web site. . .

The song “Family Way” was instrumental in naming The Rebecca Scott Decision as one of the top six unsigned bands in the nation in 1999 by Billboard Music Group.

For the second time, a downtown treasure has closed. Le Poulet Rouge was one of the best. With it’s French Bistro feel, amazing pastries and food, plus an attentive staff, Le Poulet was fun.

Owner/chef Tim Holley worked hard to bring back the magic of old, but in the long run Boise has changed too much from the days when 6th & Main was the center of the city. It just may be that the Poulet was booth ahead and behind the times. I will miss this one!

Stopped by master mixers Kevin at Tapas and Ryan at Pair. The bragging rights are huge this year with all of the employment shuffling. Althought both guys make great drinks. I think Kevin’s ultra classic Nickerbocker may be a contender. Still, the smart money is on Pat at Milky Way’s with his Ten Minute masterpiece.

The June issue of Popular Photography and Imaging has been delivered to subscribers. Wayne Kidwell was nice enough to lend me a copy. A photo I took is featured in a Ford ad.

A few (ok 3, but one is really big) of my photos will be on display as part of the Fetticini Forum on architecture this Thursday May 4th at the Rose Room downtown.