Local Music Festival

After years and tears of music doldrums, Boise may be becoming a hip place for live music again. Just look at the Local Music Festival. This Weekly sponsor event is way cool. The line up of local tunesmiths is broad and talented. Three different venues; the revitalized Bouquet, Neurolux, plus the new kid down the block -Terrapin Station. Here is the line up:

May 4th Neurolux 9:00 - 10:00 Kris Doty 10:20 - 11:00 Kamphire Collective 11:20 - 12:30 DJ Art Nodge

May 5th Bouquet 9:00 - 9:40 Brain Wilkerson 10:00 - 10:40 11th of Never 11:00 - 11:40 Midline 12:00 - 12:40 Evologic

May 6th Terrapin Station 9:00 - 9:40 Addison’s Ghost 10:00 - 10:40 Perkqlaters 11:00 - 11:40 Jeremiah James 12:00 - 12:40 Rebecca Scott

Would love to hear Jeremiah & Becca sing together!

Pete Wadams Benefit-$$$$UPDATE$$$$

WELL OVER $2100.00 WAS RAISED!!!!!
Swung by Shortys fairly early Sunday, but things were beginning to hop. Special thanks to all who helped and donated to the cause. Even thought I have never met Pete, he must be a hella of a guy to have such friends.

Everyone involved deserves a huge pat on the back, but I would personally like to tip my hat to Opal Stowe and Shortys manager Cory Goldhorn. They always kept me informed and both gave and gave. THANKS, here’s to a speedy recover for Pete.

Sweet Success

Underscore the band of young men who 1st preformed publically at the Blues Jam is becomming quite a big deal. Here is an e-mail from the Band Dad. . . A lot has been happening with Underscore. They auditioned for and received an invitation to play at this years Idaho State Fair on the Midway Stage for a 1 hour set. As soon as I know the exact date and time I will pass it on. The band is also going into the recording studio this Sunday to record an original song to submit to the Boise Blues Society for consideration to be on the annual Blues Society CD. Boise Blues Hopefully the band will have a great recording session and get their entry selected. Everybody keep their fingers crossed for that. They will probably record a couple more tracks too while they are in the studio. Other than that the band is practicing hard and can't wait for their next gig which will be a private Graduation Party in May then another private "School's Out" party in early June then they will be continuing their preparation for the big event on July 16 which will be the Boise Blues Society Picnic at Julia Davis Park. Thanks for all the support from all Underscore fans and don't forget to forward this e-mail to anybody who you think may be interested in following Underscore. I am still looking for any and all e-mail addresses to add to the Underscore fan mail list. Everybody have a great weekend!!

underscorerocks.com Sincerely, Fred

The Eagle is Landing!

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.

Boogie No More

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.

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

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!

Hawaiian Typo

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.

State House-Steakhouse

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

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.

Pete Wadams

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!)