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December 31st, 2005

New friend Diane Ronayne sent this.
>>>>>Please help if you can.

As you may know, Wan Chang, the owner of Korean House, had a severe stroke recently and is in St. Al’s for the foreseeable future. He has no health insurance. His wife had to close their restaurant, which was their only source of income, but they still must pay rent on their lease.
An ad hoc group has formed to plan a fundraiser on Jan. 12 at the Rose Room from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The cover charge will be $5 and there will be live entertainment, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a no-host bar. We’re soliciting donations for a silent auction to raise money for Wan’s hospital bills. If you would like to offer a silent auction item, please deliver it to the Boise City Arts Commission office at City Hall (1st floor, East Wing) from 8 a.m. to noon any day through Jan. 10. Regardless of whether you donate a silent-auction item, please plan to come to the event on Thursday, Jan. 12.
In addition, if you happen to have a photo of Wan and Ohkee Chang at the restaurant or selling food at the Farmer’s Market, please get it to Tamara Cameron at BCAC immediately. We need it to illustrate promotional material.
Thanks, and may you have a happy, prosperous and HEALTHY New Year!
Diane

December 31st, 2005

Had a great time shooting the MPC bowl forKTVB.COM

http://www.ktvb.com/xtra/broncos/mpcpix/

December 27th, 2005

Some entertainers are just amazing. They have that ‘it’ factor. It usually starts with talent. Often it is something more, that intangible quality of the best. Vince Garzone has ‘it.’ In town to see his big brother Dave, Garzone sat in with a whole host of players at the weekly Monday jam at Pengillys. In each case he made them sound better. When he played with Dave it was magnificent. Vinnie’s fiddle soared and David sang with a pride only a brother can show. Hope “Austin Vinnie” will grace us again. Thanks Dave for inviting me, and thanks to brother Vinnie for the show.

December 23rd, 2005

The city of Boise has been kind enought to include a group of my photos on it’s history website. Boise history Click on the galleries>Historic Signs. Thanks to Ann Felton and Todd Shallot

December 23rd, 2005

Nancy M. McIntosh writes. . .
I’m so excited to tell you that after finding out that hot blues/jazz newcomer ANA POPOVIC was making a stop at Michele’s City Lights in Pocatello, I called Molly King at The Big Easy and asked her if there was some way they might pick her up on the way through town. Sure glad I did. You can see Ana Popovic on Tuesday, January 24th at The Big Easy! Tickets will be $10 - a steal!

My band members and I are all going (no question about it) and I hope to see many more of you there. This will be an extraordinary show! Check out Ana’s website and her music at Ananpopovic.com

December 23rd, 2005

KEN HARRIS WROTE
Last week, local Boise RocK ‘n Roll legend vocalist Dick Cates, 63, passed away. According to the Statesman’s Tim Woodward(who was bandleader of the Mystics at the time), Dick Cates was considered the Roy Orbison of Boise and one of his career highlights was once playing on the same bill as Roy. He had a magnificent rich voice and “could sing any song in any key.”
Dick Cates and The Chessmen were perhaps second to Paul Revere and the Raiders in southern Idaho during the late 50’s and early 60’s. Dick influenced many musicians and bands along the way and he will be missed!

December 22nd, 2005

Ken Harris of the Hoochie Koochie Men has corrected us about Kat’s. Owner Larry Richardson, emphatically states the rumors are untrue. Kat’s will soon announce a new line up including several out of town acts. Ken adds the Hoochies will play January 28th>>> Glad this Kat is not dead.

December 20th, 2005

Gotta tell ya Paul is his own man-but you can hear his mentor in his playing. Paul’s style is all his own, but the power, tutelage and feel of the legendary Gene Harris shines in Paul. Not to say Paul Tillitson is a mimic, or a mime. Paul’s playing is distinctive, and the tempo more boogie than Gene’s. It is piano that is strong and playful in a way that will remind you Gene, but not.

Tillitson’s music is an entertaining combination of classical and whimiscal. Concert hall meets whorehouse boogie. Paul raises above the music and plays with a verve and swagger that few can match.

Soon Mr. Tillitoson will be playing to the uffo’s in Sun Valley at the Duchin Room. For now I’ll close my eyes, think of Gene Harris and be glad Paul spent some time at the Idanha.

December 19th, 2005

Sometimes you just miss things. Me? I miss the Hoochie Coochie Men playing. Fortunately the Men are on the net.

www.mp3unsigned.com Search for “Hoochie”

I suggest Phone Booth. You’ll love the saucy beat and Barney’s powerful vocals.

Also>>>The Hoochie Coochie Men will be at the Reef 6 & Main Fri Jan 27.***SEE YOU THERE!!!!***

December 17th, 2005

Jo (scoop) Fryberger has heard from a reliable source that Kat’s House of Blues is closing. D@#M, another live music venue down. It’s time to get off our respective couches and buy a drink at anyplace left that has real live musicians. Go out early and go out often, please.

December 15th, 2005

Stopped by the new Roddys to watch a co worker turn 29 and ride the bull with a big red nose. Because Dell may some day have children the details are secret.

The real story was that on a cold winter night when not much else was going on down town this counrty bar was rockin’ literally rocking. The mix of music was weird but strangely effective. Big and Rich were playing “?Ride a Cowboy.” as we entered. It is a country bar. We settled in and I was expecting pop country to blast the rest of the night. The DJ then went to classic medley based on ACDC- you guessed it “Hells BELLS.” The spinner sequed between current counrty tunes and 70’s and 80’s rock all night. The mostly 20 something crowd danced to both. For a guy who heard most of the rock live or fresh from the box it was not such a bad mix. Country plus Rock. Call it CRONK

December 15th, 2005

Love him or hate him. Paul Peterson is a publicity genius. Here is his latest deal. Go to the Record Exchange buy any CD off the “Local Artist” rack and get a the new StratO’loungers CD “Uncovering the Classics” free. Haven’t heard the new disc yet, but Paul says it the best. ‘Course Paul says that about everything he does!!!!!

December 15th, 2005

John Hecht sent me this! With a qoute “No one ever went broke …underestimating the taste of the American public.” — H.L. Mencken”

ASCAP ANNOUNCES TOP 25 HOLIDAY SONGS
“The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)” Tops List

New York, NY, December 1, 2005:
As the year 2005 draws to a close and seasonal music fills the air, ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers), the world’s largest performing rights organization, today announced its Top 25 most-performed Holiday songs for the first five years of the 21st Century based on their most recent performance data. Recorded over and over, and revived by each decade’s most popular artists, these Holiday favorites remain timeless classics appealing to young and old alike.

The most performed ASCAP Holiday Song of the 21st Century is “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)” written by Robert Wells and the singing great, Mel Torm�. The song, written when Torm� was 19 and Wells was 22, became a seasonal classic with the release of Nat “King” Cole’s 1946 recording. Cole’s version remains the most popular on radio today. Other popular recordings include versions by Celine Dion, Luther Vandross and Natalie Cole.

“Santa Claus is Coming to Town,” written by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie, was a close second. This perennial, originally written in 1934, was recorded the same year by orchestra leader George Hall, and is frequently heard today in versions by Bruce Springsteen, and the Crystals.

“Santa Baby,” written by Joan Javits, Philip Springer and Tony Springer and Paul McCartney’s “Wonderful Christmastime” have established themselves as seasonal favorites. Originally a hit for Eartha Kitt in 1953, “Santa Baby” was given new interest via the popular recording by Madonna. McCartney’s Holiday classic is of comparatively recent vintage, first recorded back in 1979.

A song on the move is “It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year,” by Edward Pola and George Wyle, written in 1963 and first recorded by Andy Williams. Other popular recordings include versions by Amy Grant, Garth Brooks, and Peabo Bryson.

Marilyn Bergman, ASCAP President and Chairman of the Board said: “More than anything else, music sets the mood for the Holidays, evoking the magic of the season and memories of Holidays past. These timeless classics have been recorded by artists in every genre, yet each song retains the original stamp of its creators.”

1. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) - Mel Torm�, Robert Wells
2. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
3. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Ralph Blane, Hugh Martin
4. Winter Wonderland - Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
5. White Christmas - Irving Berlin
6. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! - Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne
7. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer - Johnny Marks
8. Jingle Bell Rock - Joseph Carleton Beal, James Ross Boothe
9. I’ll Be Home For Christmas - Walter Kent, Kim Gannon, Buck Ram
10. Little Drummer Boy - Katherine K. Davis, Henry V. Onorati, Harry Simeone
11. Sleigh Ride - Leroy Anderson, Mitchell Parish
12. It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year - Edward Pola, George Wyle
13. Silver Bells - Jay Livingston, Ray Evans
14. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree - Johnny Marks
15. Feliz Navidad - Jos� Feliciano
16. Blue Christmas - Billy Hayes, Jay W. Johnson
17. Frosty The Snowman - Steve Nelson, Walter E. Rollins
18. A Holly Jolly Christmas - Johnny Marks
19. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus - Tommie Connor (PRS)
20. Here Comes Santa Claus (Right Down Santa Claus Lane) - Gene Autry, Oakley Haldeman
21. It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas - Meredith Willson
22. (There’s No Place Like) Home For The Holidays - Bob Allen, Al Stillman
23. Carol Of The Bells - Peter J. Wilhousky, Mykola Leontovich
24. Santa Baby - Joan Ellen Javits, Philip Springer, Tony Springer
25. Wonderful Christmastime - Paul McCartney (PRS)

Some facts about the Top 25 ASCAP Holiday Songs:

Oldest songs:
“Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and “Winter Wonderland” (both 1934)

Newest Song:
Wonderful Christmastime (1979)

Songs introduced in motion pictures:
“White Christmas” in Holiday Inn (1942)
“Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” in Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
“Silver Bells” in The Lemon Drop Kid (1950)

Writer with most Top Holiday Songs:
Johnny Marks with three - “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,” “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree,” and “A Holly Jolly Christmas”

Most recorded Holiday Song:
“White Christmas” with well over 500 versions in dozens of languages.

“Sleigh Ride” is the only Holiday song written originally as an instrumental piece for a symphony orchestra. The Boston Pops Orchestra gave the first performance in a concert conducted by Arthur Fiedler at Symphony Hall in Boston, May 4, 1948. Mills Music published it that same year. The Boston Pops Orchestra recorded it in June of 1949. Mitchell Parish added lyrics in 1949.

About ASCAP
Established in 1914, ASCAP is the first and leading U.S. Performing Rights Organization representing the world’s largest repertory totaling over 8 million copyrighted musical works of every style and genre from more than 225,000 composer, lyricist and music publisher members. ASCAP also represents the repertories created by the international affiliates of 70 foreign performing rights organizations. ASCAP protects the rights of its members and foreign affiliates by licensing the public performances of their copyrighted works and distributing royalties based upon surveyed performances. ASCAP is the only American Performing Rights Organization owned and governed by its writer and publisher members. www.ascap.com

December 12th, 2005

Take the time to check out the comments on the BBS Jam. Great responses from Paul Peterson. Also changed the way comments work. Hopefully for the better. Keep em coming.

December 4th, 2005

If you like the photos and images you have seen on this site I have put together a calendar of the best of Boise.
This is a full sized 11×17 12 month wall calendar. The printing from Lithographics is right on-the photos look like original prints.

Want one, send me an e-mail. selamacdees@fastmail.fm They are $15.00 I will delever them in Boise. I can mail them in the US for a couple of bucks more.

Thanks to everyone who helped me and encouraged me to make this happen. Especially Jody @ Lithographics and the whole Dawsons crew.

December 2nd, 2005

The Bouquet has not only quit doing a jam on Sundays, they are now closed that day.

Tapas Esterlla is open and looks very nice.