Underscore Success

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.

It is Friday, do you know where you fun is?

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.

Big A$$ Mike's Hooter wing theory!

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.

Bar Watch-Ranch Dressing

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!.

New Rayz

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.

Boise Weekly

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.

Boise Weekly-weakly

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!

The King Building

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

Fat Tuesday

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!!!!

Use van for sale

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.

Maxie Moxie

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.

Barber Park

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.

It's Monday morning do you need a clocky?

This a story that has nothing to do with anything except for the fact that I can't seem to sleep anymore. Clocky is, quite simply, for people who have trouble waking up.

When the alarm clock goes off and the snooze button is pressed, Clocky will fall off of the bedside table and wheel away, bumping mindlessly into objects on the floor until he eventually finds a spot to rest. Minutes later, when the alarm sounds again, the over-sleeper must get up out of bed and search for Clocky. Because you employ multiple senses to find the clock, you are sure to awake before disabling the alarm. Small wheels enable Clocky to move and reposition himself, and an internal computer helps him find a new hiding spot every day. MIT PHOTO

So I may need one soon! David