Headed out of town for the weekend, to teach a couple of twenty one years a bit about gambling. Expect a new Blues in the Schools story Sunday. For now how about a nice picture.
The BENEFIT for Bill's Benefit
Here is the ad for Bill. Thanks to Jo, Monica and Ken for all the help. If you would like to have a PDF of this let me know.
Post ad here!
Big Jack Back?-Update
Update from Idahoradionews "Big Jack" May 23rd, 2006 10:28 10 …as for the comment I made about signing papers with Citadel, IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH ANY STATIONS AT 15TH AND BANNOCK!!! So stop the rumor mill now. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING!!!Nothing to do with Magic (which by the way is sounding great) Nothing to do with Eagle and Bob and Tom (which I listen to as a listener now … love em) This has to do with another Citadel market.
Benefit for Bill’s Benefit
The many Friends of Bill Rizzo hope you will join us to help Bill raise a little money to help cover the medical costs as he recovers from his heart attack!!!!
How is this for a line up for the Benefit for Bill’s Benefit - June 2nd @ the Rose Room. The Hoochie Coochie Men Neighbor Dave Jeremiah James Vincent Vegas Kampfire Collective
You can bet on a special guest or two along the way.
Can’t carry a tune in a bucket? How about donating something for the silent auction? Let me know.
Man is this going to be a great time.
Big Jack Back?
The site Idahoradionews has this post from "Big Jack."
I’ll be signing papers with Citadel very soon … more on that in the next few days. Hope it is true. . . I'm looking forward to having Jack Armstrong on air agian. Now what about Chris and Jon?
Brew Town
Wonder if Bohemian Club was as good as the Beier Brewings Barn Dog Brown Ale?
Eagle Island Experience!
Martini Mix Off
Can’t tell you who will win the Mix Off. However if style--or class-- or beauty counts,
Bar Watch-license for sale-Update
Sale pending-$129,000.00.
Only have eyes for you. . . Dear!
The B L U E S Highway!!!
This is directly from Mr. Ken Harris himself.
890 AM (KDJQ) is BACK, serving up hip 50's and 60's oldies stuff, including never-heard-anywhere-else original versions of select songs. Plans are now being made to revive "The Blues Highway" Sunday evening B L U E S radio program, with sponsorships starting at $50/week.
Bar Watch-license for sale
Arthur Berry has a “seasoned and ready to place Boise Liquor License.†for sale! Hope the "seasoning" was not at the Bada Boom, that would make it a bit to spicey."
Eagle Island Reminder
Don’t forget to make plans to attend The Eagle Island Experience this weekend. The music assembled is amazing-the best part, an event pass into the experiance is only $10.00. See you there.
For info and a full schedule Eagle Island
Frim Fram Forever?
Was lucky enough to catch Jonah Shue twice last week at two different weddings I was bartending. Jonah did a wonderful job solo, and again with the Frim Fram Four. His raspy soul tinged voice was a mellow complement to the proceedings of love. With the departure of smooth Tom Moore what is going to happen to the Frim Fram Fellows? Tom is headed to law school to learn to perform in front of a jury. That leaves the Frim Fram Four, well Three!. The good news is that Jonah will step into the guitar roll. Unfortunately that means less fiddle, but it’s good to know the that Frim Fram will go on. Jonah told us that they will most likely add a forth player if only to keep the name intact.
Enjoy the FFF at Pengilliys Thursday, the Milky Way Tuesdays or a wedding near you.
3rd ANNUAL PINTO BENNETT ALL-STAR REUNION
Pinto Bennett and the Famous Motel Cowboys return for their third annual all-star reunion, May 19th – 21st at Shorty’s Saloon located at 5467 Glenwood St. in Garden City across from the Fairgrounds. Featured acts on Friday, May 19th will include Trio Pinto, Ronnie Glover, Kenny Bradberry, Kip Attaway. The night will also include the Tarwater Album Release Party. A silent auction and proceeds of the weekend will go to benefit the Teddy Ray Jones family.
On Saturday, May 20th, acts will include Jeremiah James, Last Man Standing, Frogs of the North, Big Sky Cadillac, Buckhorn Mountain Boys, Highway 21, Trio Pinto, Joshua Tree, John Hansen, The Famous Motel Cowboys and Tarwater.
The weekend will be jam packed with live country music and a cast of thousands. On Saturday night, special guest star Mickey Wells will be in attendance.
The life stories of Pinto Bennett, his music and friends are available at www.pintobennett.com.
Cd’s and merchandise will be on site and available for purchase while supplies last during the event.
Blues Radio Ken Harris Style!
I am hearing rumors of the return of “The Blues Highway†on the Am dial. Ken Harris is working to revive this old classic blues show. Wonder if the new world of radio can take it. May be a revolution.
1898
Spent some time last week on an assignment in Nampa last week. Bet you have driven past this building many times. Ever notice that it was built in 1898? Wonderful, now is a restaurant, they have wisely left the cool old “Blacksmith†sign up.
Wizzards-Ten 0 2 Main
ABC Family-Rebecca Scott
Score one for the local team!Rebecca Scott was playing at Sacthels for 1st Thursday. As I was listening to her always amazing music, Deb Sager told the crowd of a song that was used on a ABC TV show. It took a little digging, but here is an entry from CD Baby web site. . .
The song "Family Way" was instrumental in naming The Rebecca Scott Decision as one of the top six unsigned bands in the nation in 1999 by Billboard Music Group.