November 28th, 2005
Made it to the BBS Blues Jam at the Reef Sunday afternoon. Damn fine, damn fine-I tellya’.
Poet Sam of the Bitterbrush Blues Band and Byron (call me Brian) started us out with a solid set of traditional blues. Memphis bound Smokin’ Todd played stinging guitar and Todd sang a bit about some lost woman. 
As usual the girls stole the show. Next Exiter Nancy Mc Intosh seemed more at ease than I have ever seen her on stage. Later on newcomer Dale growled her need for a man and was definitely a favorite.
This is what a jam is all about, musicians of all types and styles combining to make something special and unique. Thanks to Jon Knox for making this happen.
The Reef is a great spot for a jam, good food and atmosphere. Success of this session should mean it will be a weekly event soon. The jam is taking December off but will fire up again in January.
November 27th, 2005
Been to many concerts were when I left, my ears hurt. The Trans-Siberian Orchestra concert at the Idaho Center Saturday night was the first that made my eyes hurt. It was beautiful.
My daughter grabbed wonderful 4th row seats and thankfully took her dad along. To describe the music you need words like powerful, hard, lyrical, classical, but mostly it was rock. Crunchy guitars and 70’s “moogy” keys wrapped around traditional Christmas and classical tunes. Fantastic!
In the middle of the first set I happened to look up at guitarist Angus Clark. He had the look of pure bliss that is derived from a job well done. What a job, Angus is surrounded by a cadre of friends and extremely talented musicians. It was wonderful to watch him smile and wale away on his Jackson electric guitar. Yes, it was hard not to be bit jealous. However, I was with the most beautiful girl in the room.
Lazers sliced and danced throughout the fog laden air in geometric patterns of red and green. The choreography of sound and light made for lively entertainment. Most tunes were powered by twin guitars and a bass, add in a full string session, sythn drums and keyboards and you get an idea of the scope of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Did I mention the singers. Handsome men and gorgeous women with prefect tone and oh what style.
What a great night. Thanks Lis and thanks to the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. See you next year, save me a seat.
November 24th, 2005
Former Casino and long time music and restaurant mainstay the Ranch Club has closed. We are hearing the new owner is going to tear down the historic building and make another “high concept” restaurant. Just what we need! Hope he moves the big gelded horse inside and places it next to the salad bar.
And so the slow, painful trend away from live music continues. The Ranch use to be the place for a slightly older dance crowd to kick up their heals. Smaller three and four piece combos like Powder River and Richard Soliz created a calmer, yet fun atmosphere. I will miss the guitars and the intimate back bar, wont miss the tiny bathroom.
P.S. The Ranch Club may be the “downtown bar and restaurant” from the earlier Classified entries.
November 21st, 2005
The BBS Sunday Blues Jam is back. Check it out at the Reef, 4:00, upstairs 6th & Main, Sunday the 27th.
November 16th, 2005
FREE CONCERT FOR THE RETURNING TROOPS.
OPERATION ENTERTAINMENT
will be held at the Rose Room on Sunday November 27th, 2005, from 5pm to midnight. Mountain Home Auto Ranch has donated the funds to provide 7 hours of FREE Entertainment this Thanksgiving weekend. They’ve teamed up with Boise music producer Paul Peterson to arrange a full evening of Live Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock and Roll, and even some Surf music. All FREE and Everyone is invited!
The band lineup for the event is as follows:
5pm Burdick / Belzeski Trio
6pm Suns of the Beach
7pm Fabulous Blue Rayz
8pm Pinto Bennett trio
9pm Walter Ego
10pm to Midnight ! ROCKAFELLAS
All Military and the general public are �Invited to “Dance the Night Away”
FREE OF CHARGE!!
The Mountain Home Auto Ranch just wanted to say �Thanks to the Troops�
The Rose Room is located at 718 West Idaho, Upstairs of the Union Block Building.
Hope to see YOU There!
Paul M. Peterson 602-1647
November 14th, 2005
In the old days, a “run to Jackpot” was finding someone almost sober enough to drive, slamming a couple drinks for the “ditch” at last call and flying down the road. It is a wonder we lived.
Some things have changed, some things not:
The drive down is fast but it is still seems longer from Boise to Mountain Home than it is from there to Nevada.
The band still plays cheesy 60’s-70’s music. Wish someone would kill that “mustang Sally” chick.
Cactus Pete’s is much bigger, but the Shoe seems the same.
The food is better and I still have never won at keno during the meal.
Everyone still “breaks even.”
Driving home with a hangover still hurts!
November 10th, 2005
Man did Rockin’ Jake kick it Monday. What a great time. Thanks to Jim Teeter for putting this show together. Somewhere around 125 people(not bad for a Monday) enjoyed a furious show. Ken and B! jumped in and the whole house ROCKED. Shoulda’ coulda’ woulda’>>> been there.
November 6th, 2005
NOVEMBER-7th!
Imagine being on the road when your entire town is wiped out. No home to go home to, so you try to find some gigs and stay on the road till things work out. That is the story for Blues great Rockin’ jake
Luckily for us Jake has snagged a gig in Boise. This will be an all ages event with a bar area. Doors open at 7pm show at 7:30. BBS members $3 general $5. Come on down to the historic Rose Room-Nov 7th.
Rockin Jake is from New Orleans, LA and is the 5 time winner of the “Best Blues Harmonica” award in the Best of the Beat, New Orleans Music Awards.
This should be one of the great Blues acts of the year. Don’t miss it
If you have read this far you are a blues fan. . . so-be the first one to e-mail me at daverday@gmail.com and I will leave you a pair of tickets at the door!!!!
November 5th, 2005
“20 years in the bar business is enough” Mike MCHail
Boise’s oldest irish pub is for sale. Mike and Becky have “had enough” The price is right. $285,000.00 and the license, twenty years of customers, the fixtures, everything including the kitchen sink can be yours. Located in the ever so trendy North End, this may be a gold mine. Wanna’ be my partner?
O’Michael’s Pub and Grill - 2433 Bogus Basin Rd. 342-8948.
November 2nd, 2005
The walls of “Dawson Taylor 219 9th street, Boise abound with my images. Thanks DT!
