The Eagle is Landing!

April 30th, 2006

The first real festival of the summer is coming up.Head hippie.jpg 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.

Missing Statesman?

April 30th, 2006

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.

Pete Wadams today

April 30th, 2006

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

Pete Wadams

Boogie No More

April 26th, 2006

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.

If only life’s ups and downs-

April 25th, 2006

Were on a carosel!carosel-web.jpg

The Big Easy+Steven Seagal+Blues = ?????

April 24th, 2006

ACF71B8.gifIf 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!

Bar Watch-Oriental

April 24th, 2006

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

Hawaiian Typo

April 23rd, 2006

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.

Setting the record straight

- 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.

Perfect Pitch or Child Abuse?

April 22nd, 2006

What were the parents thinking?kenmarket-child.jpg

Golden

April 20th, 2006

goldenboat-web.jpgEntered this image in a photo contest called.

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

Biker and Brew-Burger and Bikes?

April 20th, 2006

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>>>

State House-Steakhouse

April 19th, 2006

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.

Idaho City-Blues in the Schools

April 18th, 2006

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.idahocity-web.jpg

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. .

idahocity2-web.jpgThe 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.

Quiet Weekend

April 17th, 2006

No rumors, no news-nothin’- - -quitarwaits-web.jpg

Guess I’ll post a photo!

Pete Wadams

April 17th, 2006

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.pete.jpg

Pete Wadams

Pete’s freinds have organized a concert to help his family-here are the details:

April 30th (Sunday) @ Shorty’s:

11:00 AM - Travelin’Travis ( Small Stage )
12:00 AM - Brother Bob ( Small Stage )
1:00 PM - Neighbor Dave ( Small Stage )

2:00 PM - Pilot Error
3:00 PM - Frantik
4:00 PM - Ripchain
5:00 PM - Goracide

6:00 - 6:30 PM - Pete Wadams Video Presentation

6:30 PM - L G E
7:30 PM - Factory Air
8:30 PM - O C D
9:30 PM - Black Tooth Grin

10:30 PM - Street Wise ( Small Stage )
11:30 PM - The Blue Rays -Richard Soliz ( Small Stage )

( Doors will open at 10:00 AM. This is for setup and prep for the day’s
event )

$5.00 Door / ALL the money goes to Pete Wadams. (Will be monitored by a
member of XEX!)

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!)

HAPPY EASTER

April 15th, 2006

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Plain and Simple

April 15th, 2006

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?

Mining for spring.

April 14th, 2006

miningforspring-web.jpgMore of the spring thing.

Conventional Wisdom

April 13th, 2006

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.

Bad day at work!

April 13th, 2006

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Really, Really Bad!

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