Very Roughly translated, let the good times roll, Boise.
Tons of fun tonight. B! and the Diamonds early at Liquid. New lights, new art and Sweet Lissa Lou behind the bar. Come early, B! will start after work.
Then Nathan and the Quartertons are at the Reef. Finish up with burlesque at Nurelux(sp). Could be a very fun night
Or maybe it means let's have dessert at the race track!
Hard to believe this was once described as "On Highway 30-1 mile east of town-.Commercial men wanted."
Now? It is right across from KTVB and a long way from even the west end on Boise.
February 2nd, 2009
Had so much fun with the 8th street pics, let’s try it again.
Where is this? I think I know, but I have to drive by and check. You?
Headed to a consultation with a gallery owner in Seattle. I think I'll take this one alnog along.
OK, blues fans, here is another one. Fat Tuesday at Liquid.
Lori B!'s hot new band followed by the Soul Cats. . . Take Wednesday off!
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It is printed by permission from the very sweet and talented Heidi Kraay.
It comes from a new website The Boise Picaynue (link to right)
It is posted in response to comments looking for more music info on Boisee.com
If you want more from Hiedi, I'll see if Boisee.com can link up some more.
Noise in the Neighborhood
Heidi Kraay for The Boise Picayune
The popular “Just Think Local” push is influencing forces beyond restaurants, bars, coffee houses and retail stores. Thanks to refreshing events like this live and local series, it is also reaching out to help recognize our artists and musicians about town. New art galleries and music festivals are opening all over Boise and many bring in exclusively local talent. Go Listen Boise was created in part by Ali and Travis Ward ofHillfolk Noir and is aimed at promoting the Boise Music Scene for it to be more “positive, supportive, collaborative and creatively rich and gratifying.” By supporting these concerts born in Idaho, we are supporting our friends and loved ones. Let’s keep Boise bred art in high demand.
The full night on Thursday included two shows and six acts. It is a recipe that Ali Ward and other Go Listen Boise creators hope to continue in all their events: one all ages concert followed by “a more rockin’ bar room show.” Their inaugural all ages show was free and acoustic at Record Exchange. Also, it was lucky enough to have the always fresh, inventive and endearing Tim Andreae kick off the evening. Tim is the sort of musician that is increa
singly more rare: one who visibly enjoys his work. Thanks to his humble enthusiasm—as well as craftsmanship—makes it a reward to see him perform. An artist’s attitude and perspective affects their craft, and that un-teachable truth works for Mr. Andreae’s benefit every time. On his guitar or in his lyrics (or on concertina while tap dancing), and will take a risk without blinking, knowing it will be overall worthwhile. If you ever get the chance to bob along to his sing-song rhythm, please notice how Tim Andreae’s music speaks to make a difference. It is wholly to his credit as a craftsman and a human being. We could use many, many more of his kind. Too many miss the point entirely. Tim gets it. You can read it on his face as clear as day.
With her undeniable and irresistible charm, it is no wonder Kris is such a crowd-pleaser. Thankfully, her musicality backs Ms. Doty up right away and the humanity that bleeds out of her ever-so-warped songs—elegant yet rugged, sharp and brash but hearty and sweet—leaves everybody thirsting for a longer set. Her rich strum-pluck-pick pattern mixes with impeccable contrast to her distinct vocal pattern, one having precision comparable to a flamenco dancer’s stomps, claps and castanets. Kris Doty’s folk sound is the frosted ice sculptured formed off of a hot springs sulphurous steam on a sunny January afternoon. No wonder she is beloved in Idaho.
Slipping into a backwoods-Appalachian-style-blues-folk sound, Travis Wardcompletes the acoustic half of the first Go Listen Boise concert. His enchanting mid-range vocals trap a listener like a deer crossing the path of a pick-up and its headlights, but just as he eases into a melody he simmers into a slight grating finish that stings like the last sip off a satisfying India Pale Ale. A finger-picker whose music is thick with lyrics like Grandma’s stew—and pointed at the same era, Travis sings about hard times, pine boxes, dirt roads, and barstools (don’t forget zombies, either) in a mood and pace just upbeat of Tom Brosseau.
So far Go Listen Boise has been a tasty night of acoustic solos. As promised, the energy and noise picks up to a rockin’ second half atNeurolux, beginning with The First Ladies. This fun four-set on guitar, drums, bass and keys put together lively, danceable beats, progressive chords and plenty of potential.
Bringing back some sounds from the first half, here is another drop of folk, but now high-charged and bursting with big sound and a rugged discordant edge. The three vocalists make a silken, buttery base for the jagged instrumental landscape from two guitars, a bass and drums. Craters of the Moon are Richard and Linda Thompson as a quartet.
Now these headliners are an absolute wild ride on an electronic extravaganza express train. Luke Hayhurst, Zach Jones and Ben Mulkey create a futuristic machinal soundscape before the Neurolux Crown, plugging synth upon pedal via synth onto KORG and through keys, all enhanced by their portable lightbox. Once setup is complete, the three musicians are better Robots than humans, driven by wacko ambient force to make a hot power surge of electricity and performance. When the Speedboat dance party strikes up, it takes hard work to stay 2 kewl 4 skewl and stay seated.
Keep your eyes out for the next Go Listen Boise music series event (and save all your buddies stuck on the couch going limp by the light of their television). Everyone come on down!
Couldn't resist, sorry. The scheduled Yes performance at the Knitting Factory has been canceled.
Took this yesterday 
outside the shop of Black Canyon Restoration.
Thanks Ann& Scott
Wonder what it is?
It's the smile.
What started as a couple of friends in white shrits and thin black ties has turned in to a huge Blues success story.
John has gone from Grange Hall BBS Jams to NPR's Mountain Stage.
Damn proud of you my friend you earned it.
John writes. . .
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| "Love Me Tonight" debuts at number 10 on the Billboard Blues Chart
I want to thank everyone for their support. There are many exciting things happening in the month of February. "Love Me Tonight" debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Blues Chart. Elvin Bishop's "The Blues Rolls On" which features me on four tracks is nominated for a Grammy. The awards are on Saturday February 8th. And I am performing at Yoshi's in Oakland on February 27th as my official CD release party. Come on out and hear my new material!
Best regards, John Nemeth Please follow the link to my webstore at http://www.johnnemethblues.com/ http://profile.myspace.com/johnnemeth |
In honour of the Qtons great showing on Beale Street, here is an image from the fund raiser.
Here is the next chapter in the IBC story from Nathan.
Hey Everyone,
Thanks for all your emails of support. Good to know we have people behind us at home.
The last night of the semi-finals was last night and I am sorry to say that we have joined the ranks of Boise contestants that were eliminated and aren’t going to the finals. Out of 100 bands playing only 10 make it to the finals so we always knew it would be a long shot but we gave it our best and played our best 2 nights in a row. I really believe we held our own with all the bands in our bar and made an impact on people down here and from around the world who laughed when we told them we were from Boise.
J.P. Soars and the Red Hots will be moving on to the finals from our bar.
Awesome band but I think there was a big element of shock in the club when this band was announced as the winner. All the bands were for the most part like us It was all heavy sounding trios playing modern blues music…..every band…. J.P. Soars made a big impression in the appearance category by all wearing red sport coats. He also was the only guitar player playing a hollow body guitar and this combination I think was very attractive to the Judges. He played a two string guitar that his brother made out of a cigar box as well. This was his bands second consecutive trip to this competition so I am glad they are going to the finals. Last year they didn’t but this year they did so good luck to him and I guess it shows perseverance pays off.
The QUARTERTONS were more than happy with our own performances and received a lot of praise from the Judges, Event Coordinator, and tons of people stopping us as we walked down the street to tell us how much they loved our sound. It was a great experience and we have done a lot of networking so far. I am sure this will get us a lot of out of town exposure and also be a new way to bring some new bands through Boise.
On a personal note, I have learned more from this trip than anything. I have learned that the QUARTERTONS was a good idea and that we are on the right path. However all the bands we competed against all came from preliminaries where they had to compete against 6, 8, or dozens of bands to even be here. There were two in Boise. All the bands we competed against just play blues and their own sound where they are from and where they tour. Unfortunately in Boise, there is not one blues club left. This has left the QUARTERTONS having to mix in blues with a rock and cover set just to be able to play it and keep gigs. Personally I don’t think I want to do that anymore.
I think to do anything right you have to be all in or not at all. This is why I want to do with the QUARTERTONS what I wanted to do from the beginning and bring it back to being all blues and originals. If this means I lose every gig I have in town, I’ll play out of town but at least I will know that I am putting all my efforts towards one thing and bringing the music quality to where it should be. I just hope that we can work with anybody playing blues in town and do shows together and help promote each other. This is the only way we are going to get any blues shows going in town. So lets reach out to each other and stay in contact. …….see what happens.
Anyway, thanks for getting us down here and we will make the most of the networking done down here. Thanks to the Boise Blues Society for getting behind us this year and for all of their help. And thanks to Eric Holm from the Blues Society who is down here helping us handing out cards and cd’s and just bein an all around good guy!! Oh yeah and for buyin a pretty lady breakfast! We are all off to watch the finals!!!!!
Thanks for all the support and we will see you soon!
Nathan Jay
THANK YOU ALL-
Thanks to all the family and friends that came to the Artist Reception last night. I was humbled and blown away. What fun, even sold a piece.
Missed it! My new metal work will be up till the end of March.
Need an old glass keyed typewriter for a photo shoot. Would like to find one cheep. Doesn't have to work, just look OK. Thanks
This just in from Nathan and Quartertons. The BBS entry to the International Blues Competion! Hey everyone,
We played yesterday and did very well I thought! I liked all the bands but wasnt too worried until I heard the Avey Brothers Band. I must be honest they were GREAT! We are in a club with all trios and bands like ours. Pretty stiff competition. The sound is a joke but we made it work. Only one mic setup so no backup vocals. No kick mic or bass or guitar mic. Were kinda used to that though. I'll keep you posted on tonights events and let you know if we make it to the Finals.
Nathan
Thanks for all the support and we will see you soon!
Nathan Jay
This is a photo of one of the pieces that is hanging at the Gallery at Hyde Park. Please come out tonight(Friday) and see it.
If not tonight the gallery will show my work this month and next.
A special thanks to Monica and Cody of the gallery for all their all of the support, prodding and encouragement.
Firemen walk were the devil dances. Bless them for it.
This one was actually on a window sticker.
The Gallery at Hyde Park will be presenting my “Metal Series” the months of February and March. As a photographer I have always been fascinated with pushing the limits of presenting work.
The Metal Series comes from the simple idea. “Wonder if I can print on Metal?”
It took months and a lot of weird chemicals, sand papers, and determination but the answer is yes.
There will be an artist reception at the Gallery-1513 13th, Boise, ID this Friday from 6:30 till 8:30. I hope you will be amazed at the images.