Column for August 11, 2010

Western swing, bluegrass and soul seem to be the theme in Southeast Idaho’s live music scene this week with shows both outside and in.

Strings Attached provides the music at tonight's Revive @ Five, at the Old Town Pavilion, Main St., in downtown Pocatello (map). Food will be catered by Pasta Vino, sponsored the Bannock County Bluegrass Festival, which is scheduled August 27 - 29.

The big concert this week is at Sandy Downs in Idaho Falls (map). Asleep at the Wheel plays Texes country western swing on Friday night, August 13th. Races start at 5:00 p.m. with the concert to follow. The locally-based acoustic folk band Steelhead Redd (website) opens the show.

Asleep at the Wheel originally formed in West Virginia in the early 70’s and is now based from Austin, Texas. The group has won nine Grammy Awards, released more than twenty studio albums and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard country charts, including "The Letter That Johnny Walker Read," peaking on the U.S. Country chart at #10 in 1975.

Asleep at the Wheel’s band leader, Ray Benson, has been inducted into the Austin Music Hall of Fame and was given The Texas Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1996. Benson and Asleep at the Wheel have been one of the strongest names in Country Music for the last forty years.

In 2009, Asleep at the Wheel collaborated with legendary Willie Nelson on the album, “Willie and the Wheel,” which charted at #13 on the U.S. Country charts. Find out more at www.asleepatthewheel.com.

Jazz is on the menu at Marigolds Wine on Flandro Drive (map) in Pocatello Friday night with Jimmy G. Music starts at 7:00 p.m., free and open to the public of all ages. At Portneuf Valley Brewing, singer / songwriter Bruce Bowman is scheduled to take the stage at 8:30 p.m., playing everything from folk to rock.

On Saturday the 14th, Hooligans Pub & Restaurant on N. 3rd Ave. (map) celebrates their anniversary with a party in the parking lot starting at 4:30 p.m. The locally-based rock band Somewhere In the Middle takes the stage at 6, and Bluejack, an R&B and soul band based from Bozeman, MT, headlines starting at 9:00 p.m.

Somewhere In the Middle is a well-known local and regional favorite, featuring Aaron Ball on guitars and vocals and percussionist Jonathan Brownly. Find out more at www.myspace.com/aaronballmusic.

Bluejack has toured with B.B. King and has opened for Journey, CCR, Foreigner, Soul Asylum and more. They played at the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City and are a regular at the Sturgis Bike Rally in South Dakota.

Fronted by vocalist Paige Rasmussen and backed by a three-piece horn section, the eight-piece band is best known for delivering a high-powered, soul music experience, playing a mix of originals and covers from jazz, blues, Motown and funk. Listen for their fan favorite rendition of Otis Redding’s “Please, Please, Please.” Read more at www.bluejackband.com.

Also on Saturday, the Alder Street All Stars play Americana, bluegrass and rock at Portneuf Valley Brewing on S. 1st Ave. (map), starting at 8:30. Music entertainment is free and open to all ages at the pub.

The Alder Street All Stars describe their music as “thug-grass” or politically charged non-traditional bluegrass. “Our fans enjoy the hard drinkin, instrumentally driven political statements, along with the fiery stage presence of the band,” the band said in a recent interview.

Based from Eugene, OR, the All Stars formed in 2006 to support a benefit concert for a friends threatened with deportation. The benefit was a success, and since that time they have played regularly at festivals in Oregon and Washington and opened for The Devil Makes Three at the WOW Hall in Eugene.

Alder Street currently has 2 albums, “Beer Made and Too Drunk to Folk” and their most recent album, “Too Drunk to Folk,” recorded in Cottage Grove, OR. CD's and t-shirts will be available for purchase at the show. Find out more at www.myspace.com/alderstreetallstars.

And on Monday the 16th, Bufflao, New York’s Every Time I Die, formed in 1998, headlines a heavy metal concert with Fire In The Skies and Breaux at The Icon, N. Main St. in Pocatello (map). Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets available through smithstix.com.

Every Time I Die has toured with Killswitch Engage and Jackass and played Warped Tour in 2002 and 2006. For more, visit http://everytimeidie.net.

Dan Hillebrant and Randy Johnson play acoustic tunes at Ruby Tuesday (map) on Tuesday the 17th, 5 to 8:00 p.m.

Linda Alexander
a.k.a. Lana Banana for Idaho Live Music
slowloosegravel@yahoo.com
http://slowloosegravel.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/showmetheband

Interview with Alder Street All Stars plus Harmed

Who: Alder Street All Stars
What: Non-traditional bluegrass band in concert
Where: Portneuf Valley Brewing, S. 1st Ave., Pocatello ID - map
When: Saturday, August 14, 2010 8:30 p.m.
How Much: Free!

I got a note from Penny Pink, brew mistress and restauranteur extradinaire, about an upcoming band scheduled to play at the pub, the Alder Street All Stars. So I contacted the band to find out more!

Here's what I found out.

ASAS: We're really looking forward to the shows here in Idaho and can't wait to play at the brewery! I don't know if Penny mentioned the band we are traveling and playing with, but we are with an amazing trio named the Harmed Brothers who will be playing with us everywhere but the brewery.

SLG: Cool! So we get two interviews for the price of one!



Describe your genre of music in as much detail as you like. Maybe list your three best crowd-pleasing songs? Can you explain in what way do you most appeal to your fans?

Alder Street All Stars: Best described as thug-grass or politically charged non-traditional bluegrass. Our fans enjoy the hard drinkin, instrumentally driven political statements, along with the firey stage presence of the band.

The Harmed Brothers: We're best described as Americana folk, a diverse collection of musicians and songs, ranging from gentle and melodic to intense and spirited, almost easing into punk territories.

SLG: Tell us where you're from and currently based in what town?

ASAS: We are based out of the Campbell Club Cooperative in Eugene, Oregon. The band first came together 4 years ago to play a benefit for a couple of friends who were being threatened with deportation. The benefit raised enough money to pay the legal fees that were necessary to keep our friends in the country. The fellas decided that since they worked so well together, maybe they would just keep it going. And here we are 4 years later....

HB: We're originally based out of Cottage Grove, Oregon. Donnie Vietti (Vocals, guitar) originally hails from Marceline, Missouri, Guthrie McClenny (drums, washboard, vocals) was born and raised in Cottage Grove and Alex Salcido (banjo, piano, vocals) came from the Los Angeles County.

SLG: Past shows or venues you'd like to brag about? Past or future shows in the Pocatello area?

ASAB: We had the good fortune to be able to open for the sold out show featuring The Devil Makes Three at the WOW hall in Eugene, Oregon for and play regularly at festivals in Oregon and Washington.

HB: This is our second national tour. Our last great experience on the road was a five day tour of the midwest during the holidays and through the new year.

SLG: Any comments about the local live music scene, the music industry in general? What do you think is the best way to get your music out there?

ASAB: We are excited for the new west coast folk revival that is popping up all up and down the coast with bands like the Blair Street Mugwumps, the Conjugal Visitors, Fruition, and Badminton Orchestra. We absolutely hate Brittney Spears, Lady Gaga, and anything else that isn't real music. In fact, we even have a song about that. God we hate them.

SLG: Do you have any favorite videos of your band or your music on YouTube?

Alder St: Wow hall show -



See also these related videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DWG6dmQFC4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdYajqh6VgI&feature=related

Harmed Brothers: New Years Eve 2010 on Stafford Ranch in Stroud, Oklahoma -



SLG: Recordings? If so, where did you record? Who produced your recording? Will you have CD's or more for sale at the show?

ASAS: Alder Street currently has 2 albums titled Beer Made and Too Drunk to Folk. The most recent album, Too Drunk to Folk was recorded in Cottage Grove, Oregon by David Beeman. We will have cd's and t-shirts for sale at all of the shows.

HB: We just recently finished our first full length, "All The Lies You Wanna Hear," also recorded in Cottage Grove, Oregon by David Beeman. It was released mid-July online, available for sale on the road and for download on cdbaby.com.

SLG: How can fans contact you? Myspace? or another website?

ASAS: Alder Street All Stars can be contacted through myspace at www.myspace.com/alderstreetallstars

HB: myspace - www.myspace.com/theharmedbrothers
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Harmed-Brothers/187922850093

ASAS: We hope this helps and once again, we are looking forward to our first tour! See you soon!

ISU's 2010 - 2011 "A Season of Note"

From Paula Corbin, Box Office Manager

Series tickets from the 2010-2011 A Season of Note: the packages identified below will go on sale Monday, August 9, 2010, at 10 a.m.

This years exciting line up is as follows:

Package A (full season): choose from Main* ($215) or Upper* ($153)
- ABBA-Mania, Thursday, September 16, 2010

Quoted as the #1 ABBA musical production in the world with stops in Malaysia, S America, the Dominican Republic, Jakarta, Grand Cayman Islands and the U.S. ABBA-Mania features 9 incredible musicians and singers which are the main highlights of this musical. They perform 21 of ABBA's hits, with all the costume changes, choreography, a live band, back-up singers and big studio sound.

- Eric Bibb, Saturday, October 9, 2010

Back by popular demand - this internationally popular, acoustic finger picking guitarist and singer, is known for his blues, gospel folk and New Orleans R&B roots music. Nominated for 9 W.C.Handy Blues Music Awards and winner of the "Best Newcomer" title in the British Blues Awards, Bibb has been appropriately described as "discreetly awesome" and "a totaloriginal." A performance by Eric Bibb is an enriching experience - both musically and spiritually. His music, like his personality, is intimate, assured and passionate, drawing listeners into the moment more as participants than spectators.

- JIGU! Thunder Drums of China, Wednesday, October 27, 2010

JIGU! In Chinese it means to 'beat or touch the drum'. Audiences clamor for more as they are thrilled by the powerful Thunder Drums of China! Hailing from the Shanix province, this world-renown company of drummers, percussionists and musicians astound audiences in this ultra-sensory entertainment experience. The fine art of drumming and percussive performance is indicative of the culture of the Shanix province. Performances by JIGU! are deeply rooted in these folk origins, which are blended with many modern musical elements. Not only can you see and hear the action, but you can actually feel the intense sound!

- Blue Suede Shoes The Ultimate Elvis Experience, Saturday, November 13, 2010

Scot Bruce and Mike Albert team up to bring you the most riveting tribute to the "King of Rock & Roll" that you won't soon forget. Scot Bruce performs as Elvis, the way we remember him during his early career, followed by Mike Albert, who is superb as Elvis in his Vegas years. Together, they recreate the electrifying musical excitement of the King, in a live, biographical concert. This is one show guaranteed to have the audience ALL SHOOK UP! Playing to sellouts across the country, Scot and Mike make a terrific combination, and a very entertaining show. Their performances feature superb vocals, pleasant audience interaction and a dynamite back-up band.

- Collin Raye Christmas, Thursday, December 16, 2010

What started witht he simple desire to entertain has turned into something that is almost a holy calling for Collin Raye. Five times nominated as country music's Male Vocalist of the Year, Raye still puts on shows that are electrifying in their intensity. He is proud of his 5 Platinum albums, 25 Top Ten Hits, 15 No. 1 smashes and 12 chart-topping videos. "In the beginning, I wanted hits and all that," he reflects. "But what drives me now is what music means to people. Songs have landed on me that made me realize there's more to this than I thought. It's about entertaining people one minute and healing them the next." What has always set Collin Raye apart is his willingness to tackle lyrics that go far beyond typical love songs and dance ditties.

- Harlem Gospel Choir, Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The world famous Harlem Gospel Choir is the most famous gospel choir in America today. It travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music and raising funds for children's charities. In this new era of hope and change, the Choir's voices reflect the RENAISSANCE of Harlem's culture. The Harlem Gospel Choir's rich harmonies and sound is always "Unfettered, Joyous & Inspirational". Their songs of hope and inspiration will touch the depths of your soul and lift your spirit to angelic heights - every performance will take your breath away! More than just a style of gospel, they are the original "real deal" straight from New York.

- Jason Farnham & Friends, Saturday, February 12, 2011

Jason Farnham, of LA, CA, is truly the "International Entertainer of Contemporary Piano Music". His spectacular show delights audiences around the U.S., again and again. Whether it's his ability to connect with the audience on a personal level, the way he creates a variety of emotions through his soul-soothing compositions, or the inclusion of occasional guest artists such as master percussionist Ian Dobson or vocalist Coco York, Jason's true gift of captivating the audience and taking them along on his picturesque musical journey is unmatched by any other: Jason is known as the "chameleon artist" because he performs so many musical styles in one show!

- Time for Three, Thursday, March 17, 2011

The groundbreaking, category-shattering trio Time for Three transcends traditional classification, with elements of classical, country western, gypsy and jazz idioms forming a blend all its own. The members, Zachary De Pue, violin, Nicolas Kendall, violin, and Ranaan Meyer, double bass, carry a passion for improvisation, composing and arranging, all prime elements of the ensemble's playing. To date, the group has performed hundreds of engagements as diverse as its music; from featured guest soloists with the Philadelphia Orchestra to opening for k. d. lang. Time for Three sets itself apart not only with its varied repertoire performed with astonishing technical acuity, but also through its approach.

- Red Chamber, Saturday, April 9, 2011

Red Chamber is hot - - steamy hot! Whether it is fast and furious string and music, the sultry beauty of Imperial Court Classics, or cutting edge contemporary creations, Red Chamber's fiery passion embodies every note. The quartet consists of Mei Han, leader, and internationally acclaimed zheng (zither) master and ethnomusicologist; Guillian Liu, is one of the world's leading pipa (lute) masters; Zhimin Yu is a ruan (lute) virtuoso, and was a principle player for the China Broadcast Performing Arts Troupe in Beijing; Geling Jiang is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist who started her professional career at the age of 10. Red Chamber takes its inspiration from the traditional Chinese "Plucked String" repertoire that is seldom every heard in the west.

For those only interested in partial season, we have two options.

Package B, which includes: choose from Main* ($121) or Upper* ($103)
- ABBA-Mania, Thursday, September 16, 2010
- Eric Bibb, Saturday, October 9, 2010
- Collin Raye Christmas, Thursday, December 16, 2010
- Harlem Gospel Choir, Wednesday, January 19, 2011
- Time for Three, Thursday, March 17, 2011

Package C, which includes: choose from Main* ($126) or Upper* ($108)
- JIGU! Thunder Drums of China, Wednesday, October 27, 2010
- Blue Suede Shoes The Ultimate Elvis Experience, Saturday, November 13, 2010
- Collin Raye Christmas, Thursday, December 16, 2010
- Jason Farnham & Friends, Saturday, February 12, 2011
- Red Chamber, Saturday, April 9, 2011

*The section referred to as Main are the seats from rows A to CC and the 100 and 200 Loge seating; the section referred to as Upper are the third floor Balcony (rows DD to GG) and the 300 and 400 Loge seating.

The individual shows will go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, August 23, 2010.

If you have special needs or require specific seating, please call the Stephens Center Box Office at 282-3595 to place your order.

To order your tickets online, logon to our website: www.isu.edu/tickets.

Thank you for your continued support of our events.

Paula Corbin
Box Office Manager
Idaho State University
Stephens Performing Arts Center
921 S 8th Ave Stop 8006
Pocatello, ID 83209

Column for August 4, 2010

Tonight, Southeast Idaho’s Rocky Watson plays genuine country at the Civitan’s Revive At Five fund-raising concert event at the Old Town Pavilion in downtown Pocatello. Starting at 5:00 p.m., food will be provided by the Texas Roadhouse, sponsored by Idaho Central Credit Union.

Watson, a solo performer, plays a variety of country, R&B, blues and rock from the 50’s through the 70’s. Some of his most popular cover songs are “Pretty Woman” and “Brown Eyed Girl.” Also listen for his signature song, “Cowboy,” and his original, “Mamma Told Me.” Find out more at www.rockywatson.com.

This weekend, from Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8, head up to Lava Hot Springs for the First Annual Portneuf River Bluegrass Festival, presented by Phil Meador Toyota.

Tickets are $15 per day; children 12 and under are free. Advance tickets are available at Budget Tapes & Records and Main Street Music in Pocatello, or at the White Wolf Restaurant in Lava.

Music entertainment includes local and regional bluegrass and folk music bands, including Portneuf Gap, Wild Coyotes, New South Fork, Chicken Dinner Road, Red Desert Ramblers and more.

The Portneuf River Bluegrass Festival kicks off Friday the 6th at 5:00 p.m. Saturday’s events run from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with an “All Star Jam” scheduled to follow at the White Wolf Restaurant in Lava. On Sunday, the festival starts at 11:00 a.m. and ends at 5:00 p.m. For more, visit http://portneufriverbluegrass.homestead.com.

There are several bands in a wide variety of genres playing in the downtown Pocatello area on Friday evening for First Friday Art Walk. Here are just a few:

At the Flipside Lounge, S. Main Street, singer / songwriter Dan Hillebrant provides his soulful vocals to some covers and originals starting at 5:00 p.m. And to follow, an intimate concert with The Unread, Southeast Idaho’s very popular grunge / hard rock band, starts a launch party for “The Bannock Alternative,” a new monthly publication highlighting the area’s edgier arts and entertainment.

For more on The Unread, visit www.myspace.com/theunread. And visit TBA at http://thebannockalternative.com.

And Portneuf Valley Brewing, S. 1st Ave., is welcoming the Taarka Band to their stage on Friday, starting at 8:30 p.m.

The Taarka Band, based from Lyons, CO plays what they call “indie-Gypsy chamber folk.” Their sound is a new millennia’s take on old world music. David Tiller plays mandolin and tenor guitar, with Enion Pelta-Tiller on five string violin. Ben Blechman plays baritone violin with Troy Robey on bass and percussionist Dale Largent round out the band.

Formed over ten years ago, Taarka’s fourth album, "Seed Gathering for A Winter Garden," released last March, is a collection of original instrumentals and lyrical tunes. Expect West meets and Eastern folk with jazz, rock, bluegrass, old-time, gypsy, Indian, and Celtic music

The members of Taarka have shared stages with members of the Grateful Dead, Phish, Garaj Mahal, Widespread Panic and more, and have performed at several well-known festivals, including the Telluride Bluegrass, Groovefest in Southern Utah, and the Yellowstone Music Festival. Find them online at www.taarka.com.

Also on Friday, but some distance from downtown, Somewhere In the Middle plays at Marigolds Wine on Flandro Drive. Music entertainment is free and open to all ages, starting at 7:00 p.m. For more on SIMT, visit www.myspace.com/aaronballmusic.

On Saturday the 7th, Gary Farmer and the Troublemakers make a return engagement at the Fort Hall Casino. Music is scheduled from 8 to 11:00 p.m., open to those 21 and over.

Currently living in Santa Fe, NM, Gary Farmer is an actor, musician and was the founder of Aboriginal Voices Magazine, a magazine which was devoted to Native Canadian issues. He attended Syracuse University and is of the Cayuga Nation and Wolf Clan of the Haudenosaunee/Iroquois Confederacy.

Since the early 80’s, Farmer has appeared in dozens of films and television programs including Police Academy, The West Wing, Friday the 13th, Smoke Signals and Delivering Milo. Farmer fronts his blues band on harmonica and vocals. For more, visit www.myspace.com/garyfarmerandthetroublemakers.

On Monday the 9th of next week, the heavy metal band, Straight Line Stitch, headlines a show at The Icon, N. Main Street in Pocatello. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets available online at smithstix.com.

Formed almost 10 years ago and based from Knoxville, TN, Straight Line Stitch is fronted by Alexis Brown, a rare and talented female metalcore vocalist. The band plays upwards of 200 shows a year, with three EP’s and three full-length CD’s under their belts. Find out more at www.myspace.com/straightlinestitch.

Linda Alexander
a.k.a. Lana Banana for Idaho Live Music
slowloosegravel@yahoo.com
http://slowloosegravel.blogspot.com
www.myspace.com/showmetheband

2010 Portneuf River Bluegrass Festival

Phil Meador Toyota Presents

the 1st Annual Portneuf River Bluegrass Festival
August 6 - 8, 2010 in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho



With Music Entertainment by

Portneuf Gap, Wild Coyotes, New South Fork, Chicken Dinner Road, Red Desert Ramblers and more.

Advance tix at Budget Tapes & Records and Main Street Music in Pocatello, and White Wolf Restaurant in Lava. $15 per day, Children 12 and under are free.

more at http://portneufriverbluegrass.homestead.com

Bookings at Portneuf Valley Brewing, Aug. 2010

From Penny Pink, Brewer, General Manager and Owner of Portneuf Valley Brewing, 615. S. 1st Ave., Pocatello, Idaho 83201

After a LOT of thought and number crunching I finally figured out a way to offer more money for performers at PVB and still keep my entertainment budget in line. I've listened to many, many local and touring musicians and tried my best to come up with a compensation scale for the next year that is competitive for this region.

Here are the details for the scale I am able to offer for gigs booked after September 1, 2010:
Solo act - $100
Duo act - $200
Band of three or more performers - $300
Plus 25% discount on food and/or beverages for all performers on the night of the performance. We will no longer be doing the free drink tickets like we have in the past.

I've updated my musicians fact sheet and attached it to this note if you'd like additional information, please read it. If you have questions, just email me back and I'll do my best to answer them.

If you are interested in booking a gig, let me know and I'll see if I can get you on my calendar.

Cheers,
Penny Pink

208-232-1644 business
208-226-4347 cell
www.portneufvalleybrewing.com
www.myspace.com/portneufvalleybrewing

Click Here for Fact Sheet – Entertainment at the PVB Pub

Column for July 28, 2010

There are concerts big and small this week in the Southeast Idaho live music scene, and several outdoor festivals and events with live music entertainment.

Downtown Pocatello's Revive @ Five summer concert series (map) continues tonight with music by Somewhere In the Middle (interview), food by Grecian Key and sponsored by the Fort Hall Casino Festival Week. Located at the Old Town Pavilion, the concert series continues through September 1.

Somewhere In the Middle is an active, locally-based 4-piece rock band. Their music ranges from acoustic to full electric with a mix of originals and covers. Their singles, "Better Man" and "Second Gear" are crowd favorites. The group has performed with Shinedown, Hawthorne Heights, Saving Abel, Blessid Union of Souls, Great White, The Clumsy Lovers, Too Slim and the Taildraggers, and more. Find them online at www.myspace.com/aaronballmusic.

Also on Wednesday the 28th, The Sammus Theory is in concert with 2am Logic at Blake's, corner of Oakland Valley Road and W. Broadway, in Idaho Falls. The show, open to all ages, starts at 7:00 p.m., $8 at the gate.

The Sammus Theory is fronted by vocalist Sam Hughes, a native of Southeast Idaho. The 5-piece band formed in 2004 is currently based out of Phoenix, AZ, playing hard rock and metal. They've shared the stage with The Exies, Smile Empty Soul and Saliva and more. They are currently on a full U.S. tour entitled the "Rise & Revolt Tour 2010."

Currently on a full U.S. tour, The Sammus Theory has been a featured artist on MTV2 since March of 2008. Their music video “Pure” set to premiere on MTV soon. Find out more at http://thesammustheory.net.

On Thursday the 29th, Idaho State University (map) wraps up their 2010 summer concert series with singer / songwriter Steve Means and hendr9 (website), a funkadelic jamband based from Great Falls, MT, opening. Music starts on the quad at 6:00 p.m., free and open to the public of all ages.

Steve Means is a regular on the college entertainment circuit. Based from Nashville, TN, Means is a solo musician playing acoustic funk-infused pop and soul. His music has been featured on MTV's The Hills, The Real World and NewPort Harbor. Expect smooth grooves, perhaps reminiscent of a young Stevie Wonder or John Mayer. Find out more at www.myspace.com/stevemeans.

The big outdoor event this weekend is the POW-MIA Awareness Rally (website) on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the 30th through August 1, at the Bannock County Fairgrounds (map) in Pocatello. Tickets are $15 for the entire weekend or $40 for a family; tickets for children 6 - 12 years old are $5. Military with proper ID and kids under 5 are free.



Kaught Lookin, one of Southeast Idaho’s favorite cover bands, will play on the day stage at the the 10th Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally on Friday the 30th, 6 to 8:00 p.m. Playing classic rock favorites along with some of the best new rock of today, expect to hear favorites from Lynrd Skynrd, Marshall Tucker Band, Alice in Chains, the Black Crows, Buckcherry and more.

Kaught Lookin front man and vocalist Ed Horn and bass player Claw are veterans of the U. S. Air Force. The entire band is honored to be a part of the yearly tradition that is the annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally.

Other bands expected on the Rally's stage on Friday include Portneuf Gap and Monrovia. Find out more at www.myspace.com/kaughtlookin or http://powmiarodeo.org.

Also on Friday, The Unread, Shawn and The Marauders and more play "The Dog Days of Summer," (Facebook) a fund raising concert at the Old Town Pavilion (map) in downtown Pocatello. Bring the whole family; dogs are invited. Music entertainment starts at 5:00 p.m.

The big concert of the week is this Tuesday, August 3rd, at the Colonial Theater (map) in Idaho Falls. The big swing band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, is in concert. Show starts at 8:00 p.m.; tickets are $32. Call the Colonial Theater at (208) 522-0471 for more information.

I saw Big Bad Voodoo Daddy last summer in California. There's just something about that swing music that gets the heart pumping and the toes tapping. Based from Southern California, Voodoo Daddy's most notable singles include "Go Daddy-O," "You & Me & the Bottle Makes 3 Tonight (Baby)" and "Mr. Pinstripe Suit." The band played the Super Bowl XXXIII half-time show in 1999.

The band concentrates on the swing of the 1940s and '50s, and created a version of the opening theme for the sitcom, "3rd Rock from the Sun," used for the 1999–2000 season. Find out more at www.bbvd.com.

Linda Alexander

a.k.a. Lana Banana for Idaho Live Music
slowloosegravel@yahoo.com
slowloosegravel.blogspot.com

www.myspace.com/showmetheband

Column for July 21, 2010

The Southeast Idaho live music scene has something for just about everyone this week, with country, blues, classic rock and hard rock concerts. Here are some tips on where to be when.

Tonight, Soul Full of Blues (myspace) provides the music at the Civitan’s Revive at Five event at the Old Town Pavilion, Main Street in Pocatello (view on map) from 5 to 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Local First of Greater Pocatello, food will be catered by Ruby Tuesday.

On Thursday the 22nd, Idaho State University’s summer concert series continues with Boise’s Audio Moonshine opening for Zane Williams, a country honky-tonk singer / songwriter. The concerts on the quad (view on map) are free and open to the public of all ages. Music starts at 6:00 p.m.

Audio Moonshine plays a blend of rock, Americana and alternative country music. Think what might happen if Collective Soul collaborated with Tom Petty. By 2008, the group released their full-length CD, “Let's Be,” and had some 500 live performances to their credit, including sharing the stage with Built to Spill, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Tori Amos, REO Speedwagon and more. Visit them online at www.myspace.com/myaudiomoonshine.

Born in Texas, Zane Williams spent almost a decade in Nashville, developing his own country and honky-tonk style. His first CD, “Train of Thought” was released in 1997, garnering him praise not only a great musician, but also as a great storyteller. He is now based back in Texas and released his latest CD, “The Right Place,” this year. Listen for the song, “99 Bottles,” a critic’s favorite.

Receiving the highest praises from the music community, Williams wrote the top 20 hit single, “Hurry Home,” performed by Jason Michael Carroll. He has won several song contests, including Song of the Year in the John Lennon Song Contest and the grand prize from the CMT / Nashville Songwriter’s Association.

Williams was a Nashville Grammy Showcase finalist and has shared the stage with George Jones, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Aaron Watson and more. Find him online at www.zanewilliams.com.

And if that’s not enough country and blues, locally-based Rocky Watson plays at Rumors Bar on Garrett Way (view on map) this weekend, both Friday and Saturday nights. Music starts at 9 p.m., no cover, and open to those 21 and over.

Watson, a solo performer, plays a variety of country, R&B, blues and rock from the 50’s through the 70’s. Some of his most popular cover songs are “Pretty Woman” and “Brown Eyed Girl.” Also listen for his signature song, “Cowboy,” and his original, “Mamma Told Me.”

Watson won “Country Star Search,” earning him the privilege of a live performance at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, TN. Find out more at www.rockywatson.com.

Portneuf Valley Brewing on S. 1st Avenue in Pocatello (view on map) has Tom Murphy playing contemporary acoustic rock on Friday the 23rd, starting at 8:30 p.m. On Saturday the 24th, singer / songwriter Dr. Bob Fisher plays acoustic on the pub’s downstairs stage, and The Kratz Brothers Band (myspace) plays rock and folk upstairs.

Music entertainment at the brewery is free and open to all ages. Visit www.portneufvalleybrewing.com for more.

If it’s rock ‘n roll you’re looking for, the local live music scene has that too. On Saturday the 24th, The Unread, Salami Rocket and Neckbrace are featured in a hard rock concert at The First National Bar, W. Center Street in downtown Pocatello (view on map). 2 Inch Gap and The Brave are also on the billing. Music starts at 9:00 p.m., open to those 21+.

The big concert coming up soon is Bret Michaels, lead singer from Poison and of Celebrity Apprentice fame, in concert at the Civic Auditorium in Idaho Falls, Tuesday the 27th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets, starting at $37, are available at 78productions.com, Budget Tapes & Records (map) in Pocatello and CD World (map) in Idaho Falls.

For 22 years, Bret Michaels was the lead singer and songwriter for Poison, selling over 25 million albums. His television show, “Rock of Love,” is a hit on Vh1, and his stint on the most recent “Celebrity Apprentice” series brought millions of viewers to NBC.

The rock band Poison charted over a dozen singles on the Top 40, including "Talk Dirty to Me," "Something to Believe In," "Nothing But a Good Time" and the iconic "Every Rose Has its Thorn." Find out more at www.bretmichaels.com.

In Pocatello, The Ataris headlines a rock concert at The Icon, N. Main Street, with Gasoline Heart on Tuesday the 27th. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; tickets are available online through smithstix.com.

Linda Alexander

a.k.a. Lana Banana for Idaho Live Music
slowloosegravel@yahoo.com
slowloosegravel.blogspot.com

www.myspace.com/showmetheband

Kaught Lookin' at POW-MIA Awareness Rally, 2010

Kaught Lookin Plays the 10th Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally
Friday, July 30, 6 pm – 8 pm Bannock County Fairgrounds, Pocatello, ID

Pocatello, ID - Kaught Lookin, one of Southeast Idaho’s favorite party bands, will play on the day stage at the Bannock County Fairgrounds, Pocatello, ID Friday, July 30, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm during the 10th Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally.

Kaught Lookin is a rock cover band from Pocatello, Idaho, known for the experience and energy of their amazing live shows! Kaught Lookin plays classic rock favorites along with some of the best new rock of today. Expect to hear Lynrd Skynrd, Marshall Tucker Band, Alice in Chains, the Black Crows, Buckcherry … and you’ll know every word to every song.

Kaught Lookin singer Ed Horn and bass player Claw are veterans of the U. S. Air Force and along with guitarist Rick Veilleux and drummer Tony Roberts, Kaught Lookin is honored to be a part of the yearly tradition that is the annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally.

The 10th Annual POW*MIA Awareness Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo
Schedule of Events for Friday, July 30th gates open 10AM (lots of vendors)

• Raising and Dedication of the World’s Largest POW*MIA Flag – 10 am
• Day stage concert – Portneuf Gap 1pm-2:30pm
• Day stage show - Lucky Daredevil Thrill Show – 4pm-5pm
• Loudest Pipes Contest – 5pm
• Day stage concert – Kaught Lookin 6pm -8pm “We Rock Because You Rock!”
• Day stage concert – Monrovia 9pm

The POW*MIA Awareness Rally Corp. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the financial support and public awareness of the Prisoner of War*Missing in Action (POW*MIA) issue, the Idaho State Veteran’s Home in Pocatello, Idaho and special charities in the local community that need support.

The POW*MIA Awareness Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo is a three-day annual event held at the Bannock County Fairgrounds in Pocatello.
To commemorate the 10th Anniversary, enter for your chance to win a brand new 2009 Harley Davidson FXD “Superglide” with a custom paint job donated by Stacy’s Paint and Polish. Tickets are $20 each. Join the POW*MIA Awareness Rally on Facebook to see where the bike will be displayed to get tickets! www.facebook.com/powmiarodeo.

Also for the 10th Anniversary the POW*MIA Awareness Rally will be bringing in the American Veteran’s Traveling Tribute:
American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) travels the USA with the Cost of Freedom Tribute to provide a forum for the members of the community to come together to Honor-Respect-Remember all those whom we have asked to stand in harm’s way to protect and defend our great country and freedom as our way of life. They are the true American Heroes and we have an obligation to pay tribute to them by celebrating the freedoms they fought for and stand to insure. The traveling tribute is a true depiction of the great sacrifices made throughout the history of our country. It consists of:

• Displays representing statistics from every war/conflict that the USA has been involved in.
• A series of World War II panels portraying the entire timeline of events.
• A Korean War tribute representing the timeline of the entire conflict with corresponding battle maps and photos.
• The Traveling Vietnam Wall – 80% replica (largest replica) of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington DC. The "wall" stretches over 380 ft long from end to end and contains all 58,253 names. The "wall" is current through 2009 and is constantly being updated to accurately pay tribute to those who died during the Vietnam War.
• A timeline, series of facts and figures, and a display of art from Vietnam veteran artists depicting patriotic and veteran themes.
• A display of USA founding and significant historical documents including the Constitution, Declaration of Independence and other historical documents.

Ticket prices are $15 for the entire weekend or $40 for the family. Youths aged 6 to 12 years, $5. Military with proper ID and kids under 5 are FREE! The Bannock County Fairgrounds are located at 10588 Fairground Drive, Pocatello, Idaho 83201

Kaught Lookin: www.myspace.com/kaughtlookin

POW*MIA Awareness Rally: http://powmiarodeo.org

Column for July 14, 2010

The Pocatello local live music scene is a little bit country this week, all the way from Chubbuck to downtown to Lava.

Tonight’s Revive at Five, at the Old Town Pavilion on Main Street in Pocatello (view on map), features music by Hot Flash, a locally-based, all-woman country rock band.

On Thursday the 15th, Recycled Rocks, a rock, blues, jazz and a little bit country band is playing at the Riverside Inn in Lava Hot Springs (view on map). Music entertainment outside by the river is free and open to all ages, from 6 to 9:00 p.m.

Also on Thursday, Idaho State University brings music from the north with Mountain Grip from Bozeman, MT opening for Canada’s The Clumsy Lovers. The outdoor show is scheduled on the quad (view on map) starting at 6:30 p.m., free and open to all ages.

Mountain Grip is a four piece jamband playing bluegrass rock, reggae and rockabilly. Guitarists Eli Madden and Bretton Vredevoogd front the band, backed by Sam Roche on drums and bassist Mark Vaughn. Find out more at http://mountaingrip.com.

The Clumsy Lovers are an area favorite, playing Celtic, bluegrass and country folk. The five-piece, with Jason Homey on the banjo and mandolin, bassist Chris Jonat, guitarist Trevor Rogers, Rebecca Smith on fiddle and drummer Tyler Thompson, have played all over Canada and in 48 of 50 American states over the past 10+ years.

This year, the Clumsy Lovers released “Make Yourself Known”, a 13-song collection showcasing their mix-up of styles. The CD is, in my opinion, the best Clumsy Lovers blend to date of studio smooth and spontaneous live energy. Pick up a copy at the show. For more, visit www.clumsylovers.com.

And on Friday the 16th, Kole Moulton of the regionally-based country group, Moulton Jess, is playing a one-night-only concert at the Green T, on Yellowstone in Chubbuck (view on map). Music starts at 9:00 p.m., $5 cover at the door and open to those 21 and over.

Moulton and his newly-formed country and acoustic rock band, Lonely Road, are based from Victor, ID. Find out more at www.myspace.com/kolemoulton.

Also on Friday, Benyaro is back in town, playing at the Vinyl Perk on S. Main Street in Pocatello (view on map). Music entertainment starts at 7:00 p.m., free and open to the public of all ages.

Benyaro, an acoustic roots rock duo, is originally from New York and currently based out of Jackson, WY. Ben Musser plays nylon string and steel string guitars, harmonica and percussion, and Bobby McCullough plays upright bass and percussion.

The Benyaro harmonies are tight, and the pair seemingly produces more music than one would imagine a duo could. Listen for fan favorites, "Feelin’ Low," "Cutting Words" and "Bullet-Like Belief."

Their 9-track, self-titled release was on the National CMJ Top 200 list in 2009 and will be available for purchase at the show, or online at www.benyaro.com.

This weekend, Elvis Has Left the Building is scheduled to play at Portneuf Valley Brewing, S. 1st Avenue (view on map), on Friday night starting at 8:30 p.m. And on Saturday the 17th, New Soul Authority takes the stage; music entertainment at the pub is free and open to all ages.

New Soul Authority, based from Idaho Falls, is fronted by vocalist Bryan Hinschberger, backed by Saul Chessin on keyboards, bassist Brad Beckwith and Jack Hoole on drums. They play original music, a mix of soul, funk, jazz and R & B. Find out more at www.myspace.com/newsoulauthority.

Marigolds Wine, located on Flandro Drive in Pocatello (view on map), has Cappi, a one-man band, scheduled on Friday and Saturday evenings, starting at 7:00 p.m.

Plain Jane is slated to play new and oldie rock covers at Rumors on Garrett Way (view on map) on Friday and Saturday nights, starting at 9:00 p.m. Rumors is open to those 21+.

And on Sunday the 18th, This Is Hell headlines a hard rock show at The Icon on N. Main Street (view on map). Doors open at 6:30; $8 tickets available through smithstix.com.

Linda Alexander
a.k.a. Lana Banana for Idaho Live Music
slowloosegravel@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/showmetheband
Live music calendar at slowloosegravel.blogspot.com