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A full year of Boise's beauty, featuring the images of David R. Day, with historic text from Todd Shallat. Order below, and click on the front or back covers to view larger. |
It's so cold. . .
She lost her nipples on 8th street. Actually heard this today at Dawson's coffee.
In the know readers may know who said it.
Just call me Disco Dave
Thanks to Wayne and Allison for this one.
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2010 Historic Boise Calendar
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A full year of Boise's beauty, featuring the images of David R. Day, with historic text from Todd Shallat.
Order below, and click on the front or back covers to view larger. |
Bar room Wisdom-
This free cat is getting very expensive.
Samuel James-Blues Star to hit Sunshine
James will be at the Jo's Sunshine Lounge, where the Curtis meets the Freeway.
Monday Night, music starts early so you can boogie down and still get up in the morning.
Samuel James ' music is rich with intensity, stories, emotion and exceptional guitar work. Part Richie Havens, part Tom Waits, part Son House and part Leo Kotke, Samuel James is a songster. The Portland, Maine native was taught piano at age eight by his father (a former west coast session piano player), and has been playing music for more than 20 years since."It's more than acoustic blues," says Samuel James. He continues, "Think about the similarities between Mississippi John Hurt and Tom Waits. Both story tellers, one's a bit more fantastical than the other, but the only real difference is time. Waits is essentially a white, updated Hurt. Now, I'm not saying I'm a black Tom Waits, but I'm not NOT saying that either."Apart from songwriting and storytelling comparisons, Samuel James is a performer of singular talent. A master of fingerstyle, slide, banjo, harmonica, and piano.Simply put Samuel James is the most relevant young acoustic artist to come our way in quite some time. He has diligently steeped himself in the traditions of his elders and created his own voice that speaks with clarity and pathos to a contemporary audience.
Remarkable stories, performed remarkably. Infidelity, humor, murder and the KKK -- and that’s just the opening track. The thirteen that follow boast the musically universal themes of love, violence, sex and death in ways that will bring a tear to your eye, a smile to your face and a stomp to your foot.“I'm following a black American tradition that includes, but not limited to blues. It's an attempt to make permanent a larger, musical, cultural heritage. We're the only minority in the U.S. brought here against our will and because of this Black America has always had a feeling of impermanence. A symptom of this impermanence is our creation and immediate disregard of these beautiful art forms like blues, jazz, hip-hop.... And just like hip-hop, these musical styles all had lifestyles that they came out of, but now the subtle details that were important for the beginning musical development within those styles are gone. To me this means that I'm not gonna write stories as though I lived then. I don't live then. I live now. I’m not a revivalist, I’m just continuing a tradition.”
For Rosa, Maeve and Noreen is Samuel James’ third album and second for the NorthernBlues label. It is produced by David Travers-Smith whose credits include Ani DiFranco, Harry Manx and Russell Crowe.
Both live and recorded Samuel James cherishes “the intimacy of one man screaming his heart out…a conversation between him and his audience as opposed to between band members. When I think of the best, most intimate forms of entertainment—maybe a flamenco guitar player, or a stand-up comedian, spoken word—it's one individual. There's a power there. You can't listen to Son House or Skip James and tell me that an electric band can touch that." Based on consistent standing ovations, Samuel James clearly knows what he's talking about.
James will be at the Jo's Sunshine Lounge, where the Curtis meets the Freeway.
Monday Night, music starts early so you can boogie down and still get up in the morning.
Photo Friday-Early Snow
Took this Thursday. I never tire of this view.
Home of the brave
This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave. ~Elmer Davis
Bar Room Wisdom
If some asks you to Didgeridoo Don't!
Beyond Pointing & Shooting-Photo Class
Had a great time teaching (and learning) at Beyond Pointing and Shooting Saturday. An interesting mix of photo experience made the class a bit of a challenge to teach. Thanks to Carl and Micheal for the input. When the class went out to the depot it was wonderful to see individual shooters really looking for great photos. Mellissa and I will be teaching this class again on the 2nd Saturday (9th) in January. 
Gotta love 'em! He's my baby.
3 photographers walk into a coffee shop
The 1st one says, "man, I have taken some beautiful shots this week." The 2nd , "me too, the colors are a wonder right now."
The third one says, "ya, I haven't sold anything this week either."
Ann Morrison Duck in the fog
Tuesday Morning
Wisdom
Woman to man "Just say yes and move on."
Photo Friday-Fall
Spent the whole afternoon behind the lens yesterday. The city looked beautiful after the sun came out. Here are a couple of shots.
Studebaker John at Jo's Sunshine
Do you miss the Blues? Do you think Boise has lost it's edge when it comes to live music. You my friends are wrong. At least this week. 
One of the very best touring musicians will play for the Boise Blues Society Annual meeting. November 17th.
Jo's Sunshine Lounge-Where the connector meets Curtis.
PUBLIC more than welcome.
Your blues friends will be talking about this for years. I suspect this will be my far the most intimate venue John will play this year. This often means a special performance.
http://www.studebakerjohn.com/
This one is a little thing-this is like voting. . .
If you don't go-you can NOT bitch about Boise not having any blues. PERIOD!
Photo Class-Beyond Pointing & Shooting
So my Boisee.com/Facebook friends. I am going to teach a photography class. Here are the details>>>
I'm introducing a one-day class I will be teaching called Beyond Pointing and Shooting.
This class is open to all photographers, regardless of experience level or camera type. The class will not be ‘technical,' but emphasize how to find your photographic passion and how to see and capture great images.
What: Beyond Pointing and Shooting
Where: The Gold Room of the Rodeway Inn (where the Connector meets Curtis), Boise Depot
When: Saturday, November 7th, 9:00 a.m.- noon, outdoor session at the Boise Depot starts at 1:15.
Who: Boise photographer David R. Day plus noted portrait photographer Melissa "Click" Larson
What else? An on-line forum for class discussion and photo review.
Cost: $100.00 Some of What You Will Learn: The biggest reason you missed the picture
Why getting closer is better
Why conflict creates beauty
Why a good ear helps a good eye
How to take better night photos
How to take better action photos
How to take better portraits
Do I need a tripod?
Do I need Photoshop?
Can I ‘fix' it in Photoshop?
Class size limited to 15 students, first come, first enrolled. Please respond by Nov. 1st.
If you are interested, e- mail or call and I will send you a class outline and registration info. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BIO/CONTACT INFO
DAVID R DAY WWW.AMERICANPHOTOSOURCE.COM - DAVERDAY@GMAIL.COM - (208) 794-7271
Warehouseman, camera store clerk, real estate broker, bartender, small business owner, radio station sales manager - and then I turned 30. After that, highlights include magazine editor, radio show announcer/producer ("The Blues Highway"), freelance writer and designer. I began focusing on photography in my 40s, bartending to support my family until I could make it full time.
Recent photography related experience includes several seminars and classes, and a pivotal Ansel Adams Gallery class taught by Keith Walklett in Yosemite. I've presented numerous times at The Digital Lunch, The Idaho Photography Workshop, shown my work in galleries and establishments throughout this area, and have been be an assistant teacher for the Orcher Institute at Boise State University.
Numerous national and regional magazines feature my photography, including books and websites. Recently, Popular Photography and Ford Motor Company chose one of my images in an national ad campaign contest. Another of my recent ad campaigns won the Idaho Ad Federation's ROCKIE award. Farmers and Merchants State Bank (now Bank of the Cascades) commissioned a fine art series with me: Boise Postcards, which now hangs in the main branch in downtown Boise. Mountain West bank also displays a group of my historic themed Boise photos in the lobby of its downtown branch. Additional work graces walls throughout the country - from college dorms to New York brownstones. Artist Statement
I was the guy who always had a camera. At work, I would take your head shot for the paper and made sure you looked good. Those pictures found their way into the company newsletter. Family and business obligations slowed down his photography, but even then I kept shooting. A job as magazine editor lead to a crisis with a staff photographer. At deadline, I ran out and bought the only new digital Canon Rebel in town. At a photo shoot with a local TV anchor, a beautiful cover shot was produced - the hook was set and a new career launched. The work achieved quick acceptance and publication, both as fine art and as print and commercial pieces. Because of a talent for finding new ways to portray landmarks and cityscapes, my photos have attained wide popularity in a variety of media, from books, TV, and websites to annual reports. Using a lyrical style once described as "urban landscapes," it is a style that continues to bring a unique view of our world. Mellissa Larson:
With contemporary, bold portraits and intriguing fine art images, Mellissa "click" Larson has quickly become a successful portrait, wedding, and art photographer. Her passionate depiction of people shows a talent beyond her years. Mellissa will bring her unique experience to our afternoon "in field" on location class.
Artist Statement
I have a passion for photography and take my camera everywhere I go. I express myself through the artistic view of the lense. I have been doing professional photograpy for 4 + years however I have been taking pictures since childhood, visually exploring life's moments. Having the opportunity to shoot for many clients with various needs gave me a chance to discover that "unique angle"... with the desire to not just deliver a photo, but to tell the story with that image. It seems like I have always had a camera in my hands and I very much enjoy my work. I am currently specializing in Wedding, Event, Portrait, Marketing and more. You can view my world atmellissalynnephotography.com The Photography of David Day www.AmericanPhotoSource.com www.davidrday.com
Bar scene-downtown run-a-round.
Been hearing that Texas Boogies is having troubles, Grainey's is cutting back on music cause biz is off and the drama at the Bouquet continues. Just rumors, but likely true.
Po O'Hara-Denver's "King of the Blues"
Local Blues guitar phenom Po'Hara has won the Guitar Centers "KIng of the Blues" regional contest. After winning the Boise test, he nailed it in Denver.
Oh, and he is still in high school!
The Bo Do Brothers at the BBS picnic.
Great job PO.