Gene Harris Jazz Fest

The legacy of Gene Harris is so wonderful. You can hear it in the talent of Paul Titlitson, Curtis Steigers, or his beautiful daughter Niki. It also lives in the many students that have been enlightened at the classes taught at BSU as part of the Jazz festival. Keeping Gene's vision of music and kindness alive in Boise is important. That is what the annual Gene Harris Jazz fest is all about. Start off with club night on the Thursday April 6th and enjoy a whole weekend of world class music. Update from the comment section--__--anonymous wrote: Hey Don't forget Jason Parra and the X factor is also playing. That means your buddy Wayne Levy is Flying in to town to play some jazz keys.

BTW the festival needs volunteers. It is a fun way to participate and get behind the scene. Here are the volunteer details from Gary Siegars: It's that time of year again when we are recruiting for volunteers for the Gene Harris Jazz Festival 2006 on April 6 to 8.

This year's headliners are absolutely exciting. Niki Harris and her Quintet (with Trumpeter Marvin Stamm with the BSU Big Band) will be performing on Friday night and Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Jazz Band on Saturday night. And, of course, a great list of local and national artists on Club night. You can get details about the Festival at http://www.geneharris.org/

The form can be emailed back to me. Please don't hesitate to call me if you have any questions at 869-5363 (cell).

We�???re looking forward to seeing you again this year.

Gary Segers

Gene Harris Jazz Festival

Volunteer Coordinator

B Town Blues!

Do you remember a "Blues From the City of Trees," "A Bucket of Blues"? How about "Another Round?" These cd's showcased all original music from Idaho's very talented musicians. It is past time to belly up and make another recording. The newly energetic Boise Blues Society has decided to do another compilation CD. Consider this an early call to action.

The basic rules are pretty simple. You need to be a member of the Boise Blues Society. Only original material will be accepted. This is a juried competition. Quality will mater.

Style is not a big issue. All types of music can and most likely will be accepted. However it will be judged by the Boise Blues Society! Good Luck

Pinto Bennett

Had the pleasure of enjoying The Pinto Bennett trio at the old/new/original Shorty's Tuesday night. Pinto has never sounded better. Listening to his vibrant song writing and clear vocals is like sitting down to an home cooked meal. Pure comfort. Pinto is an Idaho treasure. Don't miss the chance to see the Pinto Bennett trio this weekend at Shorty's.

Google

About 6,580,000. . . The number of hits you get if you search google for "Boise, Idaho." What in the world could all of those listings be. I got bored at 100-"Boise Weekly - Not Your Everyday Newspaper." Too bad you can't go to the last listing. You got to wonder what it is.

www.rockafellasrock.com

Check this local band site out. You will thoroughly enjoy reading the bio's. Trent Maugham was nice enough to link www.boisee.com to it and no good deed shall go unpunished. With powerhouse singer Jon Laufenburger and Russ "thing" Martin on guitar, I am amazed they haven't crossed my path of late. It is a priority now.

Pressure

Do I really need to post every day? It makes me smile that so many of you look at Boisee.com every day. I'll try to at least put up a link or a photo every day. Have something I need to write about? Let me know-I need the help.

Statesman Prints-No One Knows!

It is almost impossible to believe the fading importance of the local Dailey. Even thought my family was unfairly lambasted and and I was quoted, more people commented on the story on this blog - "It Took Moxie" than mentioned the Statesman article. The day the story ran, it was 6:00 pm before Ann Felton discussed it and she was also quoted! Guess everyone uses the Statesment to line their parrot cages.

Fat Tuesday

In Pictures:Todd Smoked B! was B! and Her Boys Were Boys

The walk was long and we missed the Bitterbrush

Deja Vu(ed)

Maybe Dave's Ashley left the Neighborhood on the Next Exit.

Careful who you call a "lowly spud?"

HOT OFF THE REUTERS PRESS> > > Idaho's image becomes hot potato SALMON, Idaho (Reuters) - A state lawmaker wants to peel Idaho's standard license plate of the legend "Famous Potatoes" in a battle over whether the lowly spud should symbolize a state whose major export is high technology. Republican Sen. Hal Bunderson said the slogan no longer has resonance for a state whose population and commerce have undergone a seismic shift in the 46 years since the motto was first stamped on Idaho's license plates.

"Other than as a consumer, the majority of people in Idaho have no connection to 'Famous Potatoes,'" said Bunderson, whose potato proposal will be heard by a state transportation panel on Thursday.

Besides, he said, the potato has fallen from agricultural grace, dropping from the state's top-earning agricultural commodity to No. 3 behind milk and livestock.

Frank Muir, president of the Idaho Potato Commission, is irked over the proposal, which he says undercuts the spud's considerable contributions to the state. After beating back the onslaught of low-carb diets in recent years, the last thing the Idaho potato industry expected was to be mashed at home, he said.

"We don't have to be embarrassed by our agricultural roots. Why not be proud of your potato?" he said.

www.rogue-radio.com

Sometimes you run across something that "just works." That was my impression of rogue-radio.com In the corporate radio, ASCAP/BMI, download mp3s and you will be prosecuted world. Ray Fountaine and his wife Deb have figured out a great way to build an internet radio broadcast. They just ask the artist! Using MySpace.com as a base Ray searches for a song he likes. Then e-mails for permission to broadcast. A simple, elegant solution to acquiring rights free music. HIs emphasis is local, but Ray told us "I will play about anything." Spent some time listening over the last couple of days. The mix is decidedly different and slightly hard for me. That said it is very nice to hear a whole bunch of songs I would not get to listen to without ww.rogue-radio.com.

Lent

Doesn't seem that if you adopt Mardi Gras, and Fat Tuesday that you should go all the way and make a sacrifice for Lent? So, since I did enjoy Fat Tuesday(photos soon!), I am giving up rutabagas. No rutabagas for me from now till Easter!

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.

Turn at the Next Exit

It�s Monday, here were my fun was! The Reef on Friday was a regular hoot. Next Exit proved the Blues work in Boise. Like the Hoochie�s last month, the place was a jumpin'. Nancy voice soared over the dancers and the band really jelled with the addition of John "the Baseman" Biseline. Add "in the pocket" drumming, Bruce�s power harp and tasty guitar and you got The BLUES baby.

If you missed Next Exit, don't fret, they will be part of the BBS Fat Tuesday Celebration for Benefit of "Blues in the Schools." Tuesday Night February 28th.

Want a pair of tickets to Fat Tuesday? Be the 2nd e-mailer. Enjoy!