mdeeds's blog

Evolution of the hipster: 2000-2009

Michael Deeds — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:27:20 -0500

How many of these fine Boise hipsters have you seen hanging around Neurolux, the North End, or your favorite coffee shop in the past decade? (Hit "zoom" once after you click.) Props to Paste magazine, which nailed it.

Why we love — and laugh at — gangsta rap

Michael Deeds — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:52 -0500

Despite the fact that both are reppin' the East Coast, rapper 50 Cent and sportscaster Marv Albert, 68, have a beef, and things got physical. Awesome.

Can "Avatar" possibly live up to the hype when it comes out Dec. 18?

Michael Deeds — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:54:39 -0500

Concerts: No Michael Buble but, potentially, Alice in Chains

Michael Deeds — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:55:26 -0500

—Canadian crooner Michael Buble has released 20 concert dates in 2010. He's hitting Salt Lake City (March 31), Portland (April 2) and Seattle (April 3), but Boise is not on the list. It's possible that could change. More dates are expected to be announced early next year.

—Resurrected grunge-rockers Alice in Chains also released tour dates this week. Again, no Boise stop was included. However, there's a gap between Salem, Ore. (Feb. 6) and Oakland, Calif. (Feb. 11.) My super-secret double-agent inside sources indicate there could be a Boise date lurking in there to be confirmed in the next few days. Stay tuned.

Coming to the Knit: Umphrey’s McGee, Howie Day

Michael Deeds — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:23:25 -0500

— Prog-rock jam-band Umphrey’s McGee nearly peeled my face off when I saw the Chicago outfit in concert last month in Seattle. Now the Umph will make its Boise debut Jan. 19, 2010, at the Knitting Factory in Boise. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at Ticketfly for $17.50 advance, $20 day of show. The promoter says Umphrey’s McGee plans to play two sets for nearly three hours. That's a whole lot of sonic ferocity from lead guitarist Jake Cinninger, who continues to hone and develop a unique, flashy style.

— Singer-songwriter Howie Day is making a comeback of sorts. He’ll headline Jan. 20. Serena Ryder opens. Tickets are $17.50 advance at Ticketfly, $20 day of show.

Bill Belichick made the right decision ... statistically

Michael Deeds — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:11:07 -0500

Anyone who watched the Patriots blow the game against the Colts last night will be interested to know that — theoretically — coach Bill Belichick had a 78.8 percent chance of winning the game by going for it on 4th and 2. What a fascinating (and flawed) argument.

'The Other Studio' playlist

Michael Deeds — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:58:40 -0500

Last night's songs:

—John Mayer, "Half of My Heart"
—.38 Special, "Hold On Loosely" (partial)

—Aerosmith, "Get a Grip"
—Stephen Pearcy, "Toys in the Attic" (partial)

—Janet Jackson, "Make Me"
—Snow Patrol, "Crazy in Love"

—Electric Six, "Body Shot"
—Echo & the Bunnymen, "I Think I Need It Too"

"The Other Studio" airs at 9 p.m. Sundays on 94.9 FM "The River."

UPDATED W/REVIEW: 24 hours from now, I will be dancing like this at Neurolux

Michael Deeds — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:24:26 -0500

CONCERT REVIEW, Electric Six, Nov. 16, Neurolux

Nobody blurs the difference between stupid and smart more carefully than Detroit dance-rockers the Electric Six.

Buddy Miller to perform free in-store at RX

Michael Deeds — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:17:46 -0500

Buddy Miller, who spent the weekend opening for Emmylou Harris at the Egyptian Theatre, has agreed to hang around town for an in-store performance at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Record Exchange in Downtown Boise. Miller will be joined by members of his band for the gig. Questions? Call 344-8010.

Kathy Griffin: Back to the D-list

Michael Deeds — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:34:05 -0500

In my interview with Kathy Griffin in this week's Scene, we talk about a new show she's supposed to host called "Let's Dance." It was scheduled to debut Nov. 23 on ABC — until it got canceled. (Scene has already run on the press, so I can't update the article, unfortunately.)