Made local, by locals-Buy!

Looking for a uniquely Idaho gift. Stop by the City Market Annex. Gotta' tell you I am proud to be part of this group. The artisans here are all local, as are the products. Hand blown glass, stunning jewelry, ornaments, even wallets made from duck tape. Naturally I have a couple of pictures in the corner and it is a great place to pick up a calendar or two.City Centre1.jpg The market will open everyday till after Christmas. Come by and buy!

Holiday Market Annex

The Holiday Market Annex will open up this 1st Thursday. Boise X mas web.jpgThe Market Merchants and the City Market crew have created a winter wonderland of 100% Idaho produced products. Located in the Mode building on Idaho(Think Grape Escape) the Annex will be open every day till Christmas. Naturally I will be displaying a merry group of photos, including a fun Christmas “Boise” collage.

Goodlife Gal

Check out the new blog in the blog roll. It is an interesting take on the "good life" here in Boise. http://goodlifegal.wordpress.com/

Behind the Mic is a Collection of Northwest Blues music

Music Review: Stocking Stuffer for Blues LoversBehind the Mic is a Collection of Northwest Blues music

By Curt Nichols, Guest Writer, 12-02-07 http://www.newwest.net/city/article/behind_the_mic_is_a_collection_of_northwest_blues_music/C108/L108/ You never know what to expect from a compilation CD. Most of them have a spotty record (think of the music sold on late night TV) while others are very good.

As a casual blues fan and a Northwest native, a collection of Northwest blues music sounded promising. So I was eager to listen to “Behind the Mic.” However, when I first looked at the artists featured on this CDs 18 tunes, I didn’t recognize even one.

Upon closer inspection, I noticed that The Heard was included. That’s right, Idaho’s own impure folk original songsters (as they like to call themselves) are part of “Behind the Mic” with a bluesy tune called “I Saw You” that’s also on their most recent CD, Bliss.”

Except for The Heard, the rest of the musicians were new to me. I’m more familiar with the blues scene in Oregon and Washington. What I heard on “Behind the Mic” was a strong indication that Idaho has a thriving blues scene of its own.

One high point on this Idaho-centric CD is “First Night Out.” It tells a (nearly) true story of the first night out on the town after moving to Twin Falls. The song opens with the lines, “The first night that I went out/I saw some things that made me shout/Made me wonder about what kind of place this was.” In this tune, Dr. Mambo sings, “There I stood in my tourist shirt/Out among the cowboys and the dirt/A city boy in a place I did not know.”

If you haven’t heard Bobby Lindstrom, his song, “Angels in the Kitchen” is a great introduction to his brand of blues – acoustic guitar and vocals. Shaun Cox Leonard’s vocals stand out on “Playin’ with Fire.” The live instrumental, “Skatewings,” showcases Ken Harris’s abilities on the Hammond B-3 organ.

Unlike the compilation CDs hawked on late night TV, this one is available in stores. “Behind the Mic” is on sale at the Record Exchange. If they happen to be sold out, contact the Boise Blues Society and order a copy directly from them.

Gypsy Gallery-IPW show

Hope your planning on going out for 1st Thursday. The December 1st Thursday is one of the years best. Some of the best Idaho art now on display at the Alaska building and will be up all week. This is a combined showing of the Gypsy Gallery and the Idaho Photographers Workshop.

Greg Harley and I are sharing a room. The show is open 11am-2pm every day this week. There will be a reception 6p-9p Thursday night featuring the ever so talented and beautiful Gayle Chapman on Guitar.

Jason Ricci @ Creekside

Remember back to the early days of Streetwise with Cindie Lee? Or the 2006 Blues Society Summer Picnic? Then you will remember the firery, powerful Harnonica player named Jason Ricci. Another local kid is about to go big!!!!

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Here are the details of a show from the Blues Society's Nancy McIntosh. . .

Greetings Friends: Jason Ricci & New Blood are about to hit the big time. Thay are on 20 satalite radio stations, in 3 diff magazines and their New CD is produced by a grammy award winnig producer Rooket Number 9.

Jason Ricci & New Blood will be performing at the Creekside Lounge in KUNA on Monday, December 17th from 7 pm to 12 pm.

Tickets are $7 advanced & $8 at the Door. Maximum capacity is 120 so if you want to assure yourself a spot go to Kuna and buy an advance ticket!

HOOCHIE COOCHIE MEN FUNDRAISER

From Ken Harris

THIS WEDS AT 6PM!(doors open at 5:30) @ the Rose Room, 718 W. Idaho, downtown Boise-between Capitol Blvd and 8th St.

6:00-9:00PM Texas Hold 'Em, 7-Card Stud and Blackjack/21 $10 buys $200 PLAY MONEY(you can keep buying MORE play money, of course).

$10 REAL MONEY OR $200 PLAY MONEY buys one RAFFLE TICKET and there are a WHOLE BUNCH of Raffle Prizes: Restaurant Gift Certificates, One Hour with a CPA, Bike Shop/XC Ski Gift Certificate, Basement Gallery Frame Shop Certificate, Wireless USA, Queen Nail Salon, Cookie Lady, etc etc etc

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE: There is a nice slection of SILENT AUCTION ITEMS:

***5 Days(for two people) at Casa de Ventana Bed and Breakfast, 12 miles south of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

***Peavey Jack Daniels Les Paul Studio Model ELECTRIC GUITAR

***Scale Replica of a Dehavilland Beaver Float Plane w/ 7 Foot Wing Span(Canadian Mist)

***Cutty Sark Hammock

***9 Foot Madeira Market Umbrella and Stand

***3 Hour Performance with "written-about-YOU" custom song by The Hoochie Coochie Men

and more!!

You do not have to be present to win when the prizes are allocated at 9:15PM BUT YOU DO HAVE TO SHOW UP!

See you THIS WEDS, Nov 21 at the Rose Room, 718 W Idaho, downtown Boise. Doors:5:30PM Games:6:00PM Beverages and Pizza on Sale

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But Wait There is more. . .Hi All, I will be bringing this image to the HC Men to raffle or what ever. It is a artist enhanced, pigment on canvas 16x20 print. Titled "Blues at work." Signed and numbered. #3/60. See you Wednesday night.

Ken failed to mention Dancing, drinking and general merry making. Naturally the Hoochie Coochie men will be playing. Come make it a night.

Want the print but can't make the show? Call me I will create another #4/60 for a $150.00 donation to the Hoochies

Boise Depot-Tacky

Sure you need to mantain the Depot tower. However, do you have to post an ugly sign in the middle of one of the states most beautiful settings. The veiw up Capitol is oh, so tacky now. Let's all call the number and tell them how ugly it looks.

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