Wednesday, March 10, 2010
music Line-Up For 2010 Braun Brothers Reunion Announced
Posted by Amy Atkins on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 11:07 PM
Like any good Idaho family, the Brauns hold a summertime reunion each year. The difference with theirs is that everyone is invited ... even if your last name isn't Braun.
- Which one is Kelly and why is he so Reckless?
This year, the event takes place August 12-14 with a lineup that includes the usual suspects: a group of musicians so popular that Muzzie and Co. have taken to selling advance tickets—including a limited number of discounted passes available online—and they will go fast.
On Thursday, Aug. 12, catch the musical stylings of the Jeremiah James Gang; an acoustic show featuring Cody Canada, Slaid Cleaves and Hayes Carll; and Asleep at the Wheel.
On Friday, Aug. 13, entertainment is courtesy of the Frim Fram Four (fun!); the Annual Braun Brothers Reunion Singer/Songwriter Jam; the Braun Family and Friends; the Randy Rogers Band and Cross Canadian Ragweed.
The weekend wraps up on Saturday, Aug. 14 with Blind Driver; the Reunion Guitar Pull; Two Tons of Steel; Billy Joe Shaver; the crowd-pleasing Micky and the Motorcars and an act that has made the Braun name famous, Reckless Kelly.
Visit the Braun Brothers Reunion Festival site for information on tickets and lodging (if you plan on camping, reserve your space early).
SXSW SXSW Mixtapes Vol. 2 of 3
Posted by gavin dahl on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 9:07 PM
The city of Austin is constantly evolving. The airport features all Austin-based businesses, even kicking out Starbucks and replacing it with Austin Java Company. All over the city, developers have built dozens of new condos in what were basically Taco Bell parking lots. Forbes Magazine says Austin is one of America's best places to ride out the recession.
Businesses up and down 'The Drag' have giant "Welcome SXSW" banners up in their front windows. The free-with-RSVP parties list is swelling and the schedule of official sanctioned live music is jam-packed. The interactive presentations and film festival start Friday, the music officially kicks off March 17.
To get you in the mood for the festivities, I'm putting together three mixtapes of songs from artists playing official showcases during the music festival.
- Harmony Korine's new film "Trash Humpers"
Radioactive Gavin's SXSW 2010 Mixtapes Vol. 2: Dance Party
SXSW Dance Party Mixtape tracklist-
DJ Jester the Filipino Fist “Secret Love Intro”
Yppah “Gumball Machine Weekend” (Mexicans with Guns remix)
Neon Indian “Laughing Gas”
Balkan Beat Box “Joro Boro remix”
Zion I “DJ DJ”
Lazer Sword “Gucci Sweatshirt remix”
Daedelus “Fair Weather Friends” (Death Set remix)
Antipop Consortium “Volcano”
Hudson Mohawke “Polkadot Blues”
Blue Scholars “New People”
Flying Lotus “1983″ (Daedelus remix)
Neon Indian “Terminally Chill”
Dam Funk “Let’s Take Off (Far Away)”
Madlib “Third Ear”
Nice Nice “Uh Oh” (Caural remix)
Yacht “I Love a Computer”
Truckasauras “Up, Up, Down, Down, L, R, L, R”
Oy “Snake” (Mexicans with Guns remix)
Television Mad Men Barbie Dolls
Posted by Tara Morgan on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Want to instill in your children the oh-so-American values of alcoholism, infidelity and ceaseless consumerism? Mattel has poured you a highball of easy parenting.
The company announced yesterday that they will be releasing two new Barbie and two new Ken dolls in July styled after popular characters on the AMC TV series Mad Men. The dolls—which include leading man ad exec Don Draper, his silver-haired colleague Roger Sterling, his stay at home wife Betty Draper and his buxom red headed office manager Joan Holloway—are a part of the Barbie Fashion Model Collection, a higher-priced collectors series.
The four Barbies, each with a suggested retail price of $74.95, come decked out in Mad Men costume designer-approved 1960s garb with accessories like hats, pearls and overcoats. They do not, as faithful viewers might expect, come with mini cartons of Lucky Strikes or tiny bottles of bourbon.
And while this partnership might just seem like silly a marketing ploy, check out how yesterday’s New York Times gets all philosophical:
OK, kiddos, who wants to play "get slammed on red wine while waiting for your cheating husband to slink through the door" Barbie?
Duck and Cover
Posted by Deanna Darr on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 4:11 PM
When you hear a siren blasting through the Boise Foothills in the next few days, don’t panic. There’s no need to make like those Cold War era safety films and find cover under a desk or a scrap of newspaper because the commies are coming.
Nope, this shrieking alarm is all about public safety.
Ada County will be testing its Foothills early warning sirens (the existence of a system of early warning sirens being a complete surprise to some of us). The sirens will be going off in brief bursts on Thursday, March 11, and Friday, March 12, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. each day.
Afore mentioned sirens are located in the Cottonwood, Hulls, Crane Creek and Stuart gulches and are designed to warn residents and hikers about flash floods.
If there were an actual flash flood, the sirens would sound for at least three minutes, at which point anyone in those areas should hightail it for higher ground.
This time though, remember, this is as test, this is only a test.
Eats Last Meal and Testament
Posted by Randy King on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 2:25 PM
Over the years, I have been asked what I would like for a last meal. I know that people expect me to say that I would love roasted quail” or “foie gras” or “bird's nest soup” but that is not at all what I would want. The way to approach a last meal depends on why it is a last meal.
Death Sentence (hopefully the least likely)—If my last meal is because I am about to be executed, I think that I would like my mom's pheasant noodle soup. The stuff takes me back to a simpler time of hunting with my dad. I would think that would be desirable right before I get zapped.
Old Age—If I am to have a last meal before dying of old age I would want a huge plate of brown-sugar baked bacon and maple syrup. The plate would be my doctor's nightmare and my final middle finger to the world.
- You never know, it could happen...
Accident While Dick Cheney And I Are Quail Hunting—If I was to fall victim to a tragic hunting accident, I would like to have kippered snacks as a last meal. For those who are not familiar with this item, it's canned fish similar to sardines, but smells worse. It's a good outdoor food because it is high in protein almost never goes bad (no matter how long it rolls around the bottom of your backpack). Just don’t eat it indoor. It stinks for weeks and you can never get the smell out of your carpet. Trust me.
Because I Am About To Be Buried Alive Under A Restaurant — If I was going to die in an earthquake , then I would like to be in a good French Restaurant with great duck confit. That is duck that is cooked in its own fat with a ton of garlic and herbs. If you see it on a menu order it. It's usually worth it.
In all, a last meal is situational. I just need to know why it’s my last meal to accurately decide what I want to be served.
Randy King is the Executive Chef at Sysco Food Services of Idaho. He has served as the Executive Chef at several locations in Boise including Richard’s in Hyde Park, Crane Creek Country Club and the Doubletree Riverside Hotel. Randy is a member of the American Culinary Federation and has been awarded the elite status of Certified Executive Chef. He can typically be found behind a stove making a mess ... and something delicious to eat.
funny Wienermobile Visits Boise
Posted by Jeremiah Robert Wierenga on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 2:13 PM
The American landscape is littered with monuments both meaningful and mundane, but whether cultural, commercial or just plain kitschy, many have made some mark on our country’s notion of nostalgia. Rolling into town this week is an ambulatory piece of Americana—the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
- Jeremiah Robert Wierenga
Boise Weekly spotted the condiment cab just off Capitol Boulevard yesterday. The Wienermobile will be visiting Treasure Valley Albertsons and a Cub Scout Pinewood Derby throughout this week. If you’re looking for a bite of nostalgic nosh or want to score a wiener whistle, here’s a rundown of the hot-dog rod’s schedule:
Wed. 3/10
9am-12pm, 5 Mile and Ustick
1-5pm, 5 Mile and OverlandThurs. 3/11
9am-12pm, 10 Mile and Overland
1-5pm, Meridian Rd. and Cherry LaneFri. 3/12
9am-12pm, Eagle Rd. and State St.
1-5pm, Eagle Rd. and McMillanSat. 3/13
10am-12pm Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby (location unknown)
- Jeremiah Robert Wierenga
Now all I need is a bib, a bucket to carry a tune in, and a B.A. in Communications.
Community Extraordinary People: BW Readers
Posted by Sally Freeman on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 2:08 PM
Larry sends me interesting things that he finds ranging from disagreeable Idaho politics to video game discoveries. It is no surprise to anyone that last year was a difficult year for Boise Weekly. We hunkered down and worked hard and made it through the year. But not without help from many people. We all took salary cuts, freelancers reduced their pay and we negotiated with vendors.
My friend Larry offered to help in a creative non-traditional way. He placed and paid for ads to support organizations that he wanted to help. If you recall seeing ads for Link TV and Smile Train in Boise Weekly last year, it is worthwhile to point out that these ads were paid for by my friend Larry. He is a trailblazer and I thank him for his commitment to freedom of speech and the independent press.
Larry is running another ad for Smile Train in our March 24 edition in celebration of his birthday. By supporting Smile Train when you see the ad, you'll be doing your piece to prove the value of supporting a worthy cause.
Thanks Larry. I truly appreciate your support of Boise Weekly. And Happy Birthday. I hope to meet you someday soon.
SXSW SXSW Mixtapes Vol. 1 of 3
Posted by gavin dahl on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 1:48 PM
I'm headed down to Austin to cover the annual multimedia madness that is South By Southwest. Right here on Cobweb I'll bring you daily coverage from the Live Music Capitol of the World.
You can expect reports from inside live performances and outside talking to fans in line, from the back row at movie premieres and up front at outdoor movies on inflatable screens, from the bar at official awards parties and maybe even partying at unofficial open bars. You'll learn about a new one-of-a-kind brewery, what activists there are doing to help Haiti, and how to succeed in unorthodox stand-up comedy.
I'll be following Idaho musicians Finn Riggins and Rosalie Sorrels around the music festival, posting photos from the best taco trucks and BBQ joints in town, plus attending panels and highlighting big thinkers and their big ideas during the 10-day cultural Mecca. Future of Music Coalition folks will be in town, so you'll hear the latest on emerging business models for musicians as well.
To get you in the mood for the festivities, I'm putting together three mixtapes of songs from artists playing official showcases during the music festival (March 17-21). Let's get this party started!
- Califone "All My Friends Are Funeral Singers"
Radioactive Gavin's SXSW 2010 Mixtapes Vol. 1: The Music Festival
SXSW Music Festival Mixtape tracklist-
Ocote Soul Sounds “Divinorum”
The xx “Islands”
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings “How Long Do I Have to Wait For You”
Zion I “Radio”
Kimya Dawson “Loose Lips”
Broken Social Scene “Anthems For a 17-Year Old Girl”
Grace Potter & The Nocturnals “Left Behind”
Califone “Ape-like”
Finn Riggins “Hraka”
Dengue Fever “Mr. Orange”
Brownout “Ayer y Hoy”
Josh Martinez “Touch Your Body” (Live in Bozeman, MT)
Blue Scholars “Hello”
Pretty Lights “Double Love”
Breakestra “Gettin’ To It”
Grupo Fantasma “Rico Tumbao”
Brownout “Tell Her She’s Lovely”
Tobacco “Tape Eater”
Dosh “Public Domain Kind of Thing”
Daedelus “Back Doorbell”
Ernest Gonzales “Etchasketch Trees” (Yppah remix)
School of Seven Bells “Prince of Peace”
Oy “The Kitten”
The Texas Tornados “Una Mas Cerveza”
Movies / Television Deja Vidiot: Tuned in for the Na'vi, stayed for the dolphin show
Posted by Travis Estvold on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 1:37 PM
As Boise Weekly’s Vidiot, I feel compelled to offer a confession: I don’t really care much about the Academy Awards. Occasionally, I’ll tune in to catch a reaction, to see if the summer blockbuster really cleans up, or to root for an under-appreciated masterpiece maker (as when Martin Scorsese finally collected a Best Director statue for 2006’s The Departed). But in general, I don’t really care who wins or loses. I know which films were my favorites of the year, and I frequently disagree with the Academy. A lot of the time, I haven’t even seen many of the nominees. (I’m mostly a DVD and TV kind of guy.) And when it comes to categories like Best Sound Mixing, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between a job well done and a complete mess.
But for whatever reason, I did tune in to this year's Awards show. I sort of wanted to see if Avatar would do as well as I’d hoped (I shelled out hard-earned dollars to see it twice in the theater), but, alas, it was the military drama The Hurt Locker that cleaned up. (I haven’t seen it yet; expect my two cents on that film at a later date.)
One winner I had seen, however, was the film that collected the Best Documentary Feature award.
The Cove is about dolphins. The man (Ric O’Barry) who originally trained the dolphins that played Flipper in the 1960s TV show—and who essentially claims responsibility for the modern popularity of SeaWorld and other “dolphinariums”—now sees the error of his ways and has devoted his life to protecting the rights of the intelligent sea mammals.
- "Toto, I have a feeling we're not in SeaWorld anymore."
I don’t normally make time for the Oscars. This year my love for the blue giants of Pandora may have enticed my viewership, but watching a handful of activists’—whose cause is an absolute no brainer—walk away with a golden statue was what made my Academy Awards viewing party of one a worthwhile experience.
Sports / Television Access Denied: Walt Disney Co. Joins DIRECTV in Screwing Viewers
Posted by Sarah Barber on Wed, Mar 10, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Splashed across the front page of the second section of the Wall Street Journal on Monday was an article explaining how Walt Disney Co. dissed Cablevision Systems Corp. by yanking its ABC stations from viewers in the New York area early on Sunday—just in time to prevent 3.1 million households in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from watching the Academy Awards broadcast last night. It appears that Cablevision subscribers in that part of the country who want to watch anything on ABC will have to choose another satellite provider, since these two big companies can’t resolve their financial dispute at a level that does not involve the viewing public.
How annoying.
And yet, how consistent.
I’ve spent the winter in a bit of a panic, ever since DIRECTV decided that Comcast was charging too much for the Versus channel and removed it from their menu. For the past few years, Versus has provided my indoor entertainment in the form of outdoor sports, including everything from bull-riding to the all important Tour de France. Once upon a time, DIRECTV was the only satellite television service that offered Versus. So if you’re like me and want to spend three weeks in July mesmerized by Lance Armstrong and company (not to mention all the spring classic bicycle races and grand tours that lead up to the TdF), you pretty much had no choice: DIRECTV was your only option. Now, all of a sudden, DIRECTV is the only non-option for Versus. So if I want Versus, I now have to switch to Cableone, or DISH Network, or something else.
I'm thankful for the Internet and live streaming.
And this DIRECTV commercial is outrageous, considering how screwed they make me feel.
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