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February 27th, 2006

Three brave young men took the stage by storm this Sunday at the Blues Society Jam. Drummer Max Ball, guitarist Brock Bartel, joined Tyler Aguiar on bass to play some, rock old and new. These 7th graders were well rehearsed and solid.

What were you doing on a sunny Sunday afternoon when you were 12? If you think of it like that it is all the more wonderful. Their performance highlighted that these young men have spent some time working on the music and with each other as a band. Each had interesting solos and backed each other up well. Many youthful memories were stirred and even the most jaded of the old timers were smiling.

Judging from the shy smiles on Max, Brock and Tyler’s faces plus the reaction of friends, family and the crowd we will see more success from Underscore.

Don’t tell us we don’t need music in the schools.

February 27th, 2006

It�s Monday, here were my fun was! The Reef on Friday was a regular hoot. Next Exit proved the Blues work in Boise. Like the Hoochie�s last month, the place was a jumpin’. Nancy voice soared over the dancers and the band really jelled with the addition of John “the Baseman” Biseline. Add “in the pocket” drumming, Bruce�s power harp and tasty guitar and you got The BLUES baby.

If you missed Next Exit, don’t fret, they will be part of the BBS Fat Tuesday Celebration for Benefit of “Blues in the Schools.” Tuesday Night February 28th.

Want a pair of tickets to Fat Tuesday? Be the 2nd e-mailer. Enjoy!

February 26th, 2006

From Hawaii, Don Outram sent the picture of his fathers 88th Birthday. Bet he didn’t try the wings either!

February 24th, 2006

Great week of music. Nancy and Next Exit at the Reef tonight. BBS Jam also at the Reef Sunday afternoon and Fat Tuesday Tuesday night.

The jam will feature a brand new band of youngsters. One on them was in a Blues in the Schools program. This may be the start of a young blues all-stars band. By the way Tuesday Nights is a benefit for the afore mentioned Blues in the Schools.

February 23rd, 2006

If the staff is beautiful, the wings will be terrible. This is the basic belief of Big Mike. So, Don’t risk the wings at the Boise Hooters. The services was quick, friendly, and well yes beautiful. The food was good. Stop by the Boise Hooters’ Why? Cause nothin’ sez class like Hooters.
Did I mention the hula hooping YMCA singing waitstaff? Good!

Thanks to Julia for letting me take a pic.

February 23rd, 2006

The picturesque Payette.

February 22nd, 2006

Denny Erickson-the Big Easy.
Perfect match.

February 22nd, 2006

After a couple of months the Ranch Club has reopened with new management and nothing like the radical changes rumored. (earlier story) Haven’t been by yet, but we hear the kitchen and dining have been downsized and pool tables added. We are also hearing they are going to have real LIVE bands again.

Does this mean the “Bar Death Watch” trend is over and we can all start having some Live Music fun again. WOO HOO!.

February 22nd, 2006

The Ranch club story reminded me that Richard Soliz & Brother/BBQ Bob have a new drummer and a fiery new woman singer. Look for the New Blue Rayz at Burger & Brew this weekend. Should be fun to watch.

Who knows? Maybe they will play the new Ranch.

February 21st, 2006

Forgot to tell you! The Bada Boom Room closed as of Thursday Night.
The Mosaic is also gone!

February 21st, 2006

Bingo!
May be the best ever comment/answer to a question from a story.(Boise Weekly-weakly)
To bad it is ‘anonymous”- anyone that clever should take the credit.

February 20th, 2006

Some days are as “pretty as a postcard.”

February 20th, 2006

Any one else hearing rumors of turmoil at the Weekly? Sales people quit all the time, but things seem a bit more up in the air now.
As long as it doesn’t effect the “Martini Mix-Off” everything will be alright, right!

February 19th, 2006

Built in 1895 the King stills sit on the corner of 17th and Main. You can see it at the North East the corner of the Downtowner parking lot. The building has a number of historical hand painted signs that have facinated me for years.

Do any of you have old pictures or information? Please let me know, I am working on an article and am having trouble locating much info. I’m up to 1915 in the city directory and it still isn’t mentioned. Thanks

February 17th, 2006

Don’t forget Fat Tuesday! Join the Boise Blues Society at The Bouquet and Terrapin Station for a Fat Tuesday blast. $5.00 for both clubs. Lori B!, Bitterbrush Blues Band, Neighbor Dave, Smokin’ Todd, Deja Blues, Next Exit. Wow! it will be fun. The Best Part -All of the proceeds go to support the BBS Blues in the Schools.

Ken Harris and Teacher Todd Sprague give the students of the North Jr. High band the BLUES.
Click to enlarge!!!!

February 16th, 2006

One picture says it all. . .
The former J105 Van is for sale on a lot in-Yep, Garden City. Once the KGEM van, then converted to the power colored red and black J Van. It was”designed” by frequent commenter Paul Peterson to silver and pink. J105 never really did recover.

February 15th, 2006

A recent Pew trust poll found that 30% of americans use the internet for “just fun.”

I’m thinkin’-The other 70%?. . . porn!

February 14th, 2006

One of the tables at the new Moxie Java in Vista Village(Ok I know the landlord!) is bigger than the entire inside of the old building. This maxie Moxie is a shrine to the coffee gods-Comfortable seats abound, fast internet, and coffee. Plus, the same smiling faces behind the counter and EASY, Easy easy access to the drive thru. Gotta love progress.

February 13th, 2006

The starkly muted colors of Barber Park are powerful reminder of winters success. Yet a spiders’ web on a lone berry tell of springs past and future.

February 13th, 2006

A skeptical John Hecht tells of rumors that the Bada Boomers are moving to the Old Boogie Woogie space.
This time check ID’s of the customers, and IQ’s of the staff!