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Dan Magarrell completed his double major of Physics/Computer Science, while playing fulltime in our band (an amazing feat) and currently lives on the east coast working as a laser scientist (or at least that's what he was doing the last time I heard anything, which was a few years ago) Not only was he a great multi-instrumentalist, but he wrote some great and enduring songs (Good Legs & Arc Welded come immediately to mind) that we still do today...dorr

USA- Friday, May 09, 2008 at 12:47 PM CST

What ever happened to Dan Magarel(sp)?He was the best saxaphone player ever.
vodkagirlbryant
tiam@communitycareinc.net Bryant IA USA- Friday, May 09, 2008 at 12:07 PM CST

Can't wait for the new Blue Band CD !
bluerusty
Urbandale IA USA- Friday, May 09, 2008 at 04:54 AM CST

Hope you had a great day, Karen!
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 10:16 PM CST

GO WATERLOO BLACK HAWKS
roberto pratts
waterloobucks09@yahoo.com waterloo ia USA- Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 08:41 AM CST

Happy Birthday to the pretty hat lady!
cp
USA- Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 06:51 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Karen!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 05:34 AM CST

Happy Day, Karen! (I'm sure glad so many of you help remind me of these special days-a memory is a terrible thing to lose!) (what was I talkin' about??!) bd

USA- Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 12:41 AM CST

something tells me today is Karen's (Miss Somanybonnets) birthday!! happy day, Karen! I have fond memories of your b-day/retirement party at the MVB museum (3-4 years ago?)
Denise
FF USA- Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 11:02 PM CST

The pic in the elevator reminds me of a clip from the Monkees. {Bob, with the right winter cap you could pull off Mike Nesmith for Halloween.} I loved the rawness of the black and whites from Porky's, a really cool effect. Blue Tattoo always says you screw with her........
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 11:49 PM CST

It was a fun night! Let's do it again this year!
cp
USA- Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 11:08 PM CST

Yes, Sue took the one in the elevator. What a fun night!

USA- Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 07:23 AM CST

Bluwolf, Sheryl took one that really reminds me of the good old days... #373...
cp
USA- Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 07:02 AM CST

Wow, thanks for sharing the pics, everyone!
Bluwolf
USA- Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 05:23 AM CST

I'm pretty sure these next ones are from Sheryl's camera since I'm in quite a few of them! Did Sue take the last one of us on the luggage cart? http://gallery.mac.com/carolynprins#100041
webmistress
gallery.mac.com/carolynprins#100041 USA- Monday, May 05, 2008 at 10:01 PM CST

I just realized the photos at the end of the night are a little out of focus ;-)
wm
USA- Monday, May 05, 2008 at 09:38 PM CST

I finally got 2.5 seconds to figure out how to post these NYE photos to my web gallery: http://gallery.mac.com/carolynprins#100026
webmistress
gallery.mac.com/carolynprins#100026 USA- Monday, May 05, 2008 at 09:26 PM CST

Thanks for the pics Mr. Bobo, yer getting to be a regular artiste with the photo taking! See yas this weekend! bd

USA- Monday, May 05, 2008 at 12:52 AM CST

I shot this set of pics with one of my cameras that is grainy even at a low ISO setting. So for fun, I shot at ISO 6400 and one full stop underexposed. Thanks to the band for allowing me to sit in for three tunes. Obno
Obno
www.ddbphoto.com/5-1-08/findex.html USA- Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 01:40 PM CST

Thanks for all the dancing last night what a work out. Very good excerise, no eating, and a band that was Excellent!! You sounded so great, now I have to wait till the fall. Oh, I plan on more adtes this summer, but the Hub is nice. Not sure about this Friday, but I'm there Saturday in Williamsburg. Have a good week and stay dry!!!
connie
toddville USA- Saturday, May 03, 2008 at 07:35 AM CST

Yes both nights were terrific; outside music on a beautiful evening and tonight a great place and music on a stormy night. Thanks,
Lucinda
USA- Friday, May 02, 2008 at 11:57 PM CST

The Hub was good too! Really good!
bb
USA- Friday, May 02, 2008 at 10:04 PM CST

had fun at porkeys last night also had fun on my hog.
JJ JONES
USA- Friday, May 02, 2008 at 06:07 AM CST

Porky's says "Come on down!" See ya in the parking lot (44th & Douglas-Des Moines) 6-9pm TONIGHT! (yes, Mr. Jones, you can bring yer hog...) bd

USA- Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 12:35 PM CST

Our local weatherman just said Waterloo had a record amount of rainfall in April- I think it was 10.79 inches. No wonder Bob's basement was flooded!
webmistress
USA- Thursday, May 01, 2008 at 06:58 AM CST

Hi Bob. Weather permitting I will see you at Porkys Thursday night, although it will be late when I arrive, so please bring the cassettes you dug out. I have a church service that I am an usher for that starts at 6:30, hoping to be there by 8:00.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 07:14 PM CST

Sorry to be a tease, but I didn't get my nap today (!) so I'm gonna have to sleep now. I'll have to get that "rock star" email note out soon...bd zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

USA- Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 03:11 AM CST

I am often asked "Bob, what's a rock star on your level do when you have a weekend off?" You'll want to sign up for the weekly Blue Note email (http://www.theblueband.com/signup.htm) to find that out. Do it today (!) as this week's note will be sent about 4am Wed. April 30...bd

USA- Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM CST

BOB YOU MAKE ME LAUGH.
JJ JONES
USA- Friday, April 25, 2008 at 11:59 AM CST

what time of day is it
BB2
doUhave thetimetoTellme@yeahUshould Ptown IL USA- Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 10:44 PM CST

Sure, you can bring your hog, and feel free to ride your motorcycle too!...bd

USA- Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 12:39 PM CST

can i bring my hog?
JJ JONES
USA- Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 10:24 PM CST

The Porky's Patio Party is a GO for a week from tomorrow, May 1. Please help spread the word on this Grand Re-Opening and start vibing for NO RAIN!...bd

USA- Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 03:06 PM CST

But, if you keep the Earth and Uranus clean, you'll feel much better about yourself!

USA- Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 09:46 AM CST

thank you bob, sorry for all the confusion
JJ JONES
USA- Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 10:33 PM CST

Earth Day comment: Keep the Earth Clean, It Isn't Uranus.

USA- Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:43 PM CST

We are tentatively on for Porky's Parking lot/patio party (44th & Douglas, Des Moines) Thurs. May 1 6-9pm, pending approval of their outdoor liquor license...bd

USA- Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 08:35 PM CST

Thank you Bob.
Lucinda
USA- Monday, April 21, 2008 at 09:15 PM CST

I've never even heard of Kenny's Pub. Where are people getting this false information? Fortunately you know to come here to find out the real Blue story. Lucinda, I couldn't make heads or tails out of the chart that came from you, so I thought it was a spammer using your name and deleted it immediately. Keep talkin' to me babies...bd

USA- Monday, April 21, 2008 at 08:23 PM CST

Thanks Roger for the lovely orange cake and the piece I took home was wonderful for breakfast. I got to buy two types of inhalers for my cough today. Aren't allergies great fun. Some things on my computer have changed so please Bob delete the message I accidently sent you. It wasn't funny or interesting just notes. Hope to see many of you in Cedar Falls again soon. BB girls I would like to go to Galena but I think its too much moola to drive and stay on my own,
Lucinda
USA- Monday, April 21, 2008 at 07:54 PM CST

KENNYS PUB IN WALKEE HAS YOU BOOKED FOR MAY 9, NOTESED YOU ALREADY HAD A GIG THAT NIGHT, WHEN IS THIS GOING TO TAKE PLACE.
JJ JONES
USA- Monday, April 21, 2008 at 05:38 PM CST

I haven't heard anything "fer sure" on Porkies, let us know if you hear anything! bd

USA- Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 09:18 PM CST

i herd you guys might be playing the opening of porkeys patio. let us know
JJ JONES
USA- Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 03:41 PM CST

Well, Roger, I think you're missing A BUNCH of cassettes! You keep bringin' the cake, I'll keep bringin' the tapes! bd

USA- Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 01:14 AM CST

I had a great time at Prarie Meadows last night despite the lateness of the show.Bob I was looking at my list and the only cassette i have is "It's Blue Band Dammit!" so I would like to buy the cassettes you ran across. Just let me know how much to send you for their purchase. I'm still looking for the "Blue Ribbon Rythyms" cd if you ever run across that one where you have the cds stored. Thanks.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 06:37 PM CST

What a great time at Prairie Meadows last night! Roger, be sure to thank your mom for the delicious orange cake. How can you top that one? Lucinda, it was good to see you twisting in person. Take care of yourself and get over that cold. Jim and Nancy, thanks for sharing the table with me. You are wonderful friends. And I don't know what to say about the dancers except YIKES! ;0)
Sheryl
USA- Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 01:34 PM CST

My stepdaughter happened upon the magazine over the weekend, and thought she had one over on me. Like something of this magnitude could happen without ME knowing! One thing's for sure, she recognized your pic...so she must have been raised right! Anyway, I'll bring along the couple of extra copies I got for anyone who doesn't find one.
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 12:02 AM CST

Well, I'm sorry to shatter your illusion Denise, but in my old age, I seem to tend to ramble when I start talking, so to stay focused and factually correct, I've got to write out most of the breaks for Backtracks and Down On The Corner, (except for the live shows, obviously) but it's kind of a compliment if it SEEMS like all that talking is extemporaneous! See yas at the Mississippi Valley Blues Society monthly meeting in my old hometown Monday night! bd

USA- Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 10:26 PM CST

I just got a hold of the Art Scene...nice article bd, so your radio shows are scripted, huh? I figured you were just naturally articulate, brilliant, concise.. : )
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 04:08 PM CST

ha!

USA- Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 04:12 PM CST

Who's the priest in the middle?
bb
USA- Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 12:33 PM CST

Good revision! I love the photo banner!
sp
USA- Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 08:47 AM CST

For at least 6 months, the Meet The Band page has been in serious need of revision. It's FINALLY revised! (http://www.theblueband.com/band.htm) Sorry to take so long on that project...bd

USA- Friday, April 11, 2008 at 11:16 PM CST

Thanks Bob, I thought it was a missprint but just wanted to be sure. I've been going thru recipe books for the next cake to bring using the suggestions for flavors we got. Have not made up my mind but hope it turns out a tasty one for you guys.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Friday, April 11, 2008 at 05:32 PM CST

Great article, Bob! I hope to find the magazine around here.
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:23 PM CST

Gee, that would be TWO Des Moines shows in a row (The Twisted Parrot & Prairie Meadows) that the Datebook has gotten it wrong. Or maybe they know something I don't! I'm "pretty sure" the Prairie Meadows gig is Friday April 18. At least that's when I'm gonna show up!...bd

USA- Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 11:00 PM CST

What a great story, Bob! Whenever I read about your longevity in your business, it makes me even more determined to continue in mine! Thanks for being an inspiration to me on this rainy day in April!
sp
USA- Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 05:53 PM CST

I was just sitting reading the Datebook from my Des Moines paper and I see they have the Blue Band listed to play at Prairie Meadows this Saturday night. Has the gig changed from next Friday night on the 18th? Inquiring minds need to know.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjvoig@aol.com USA- Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 05:16 PM CST

As promised/threatened I am the cover story for the April edition of Art Scene magazine, a statewide publication dealing with art and music. The article is (mostly) accurate and altho' the cover photo wasn't really my "best angle" I thought Cathy did a splendid job. On line it's www.artsceneiowa.com or pick up a copy at your local news stand/magazine publication rack...bd

USA- Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 03:33 PM CST

Happy Birthday Jeff!
bb
USA- Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 08:16 AM CST

Holy geriatrics Batman! This whole Birthday thing is kinda fun (except for the gettin' older part). I think everybody should have one of these every year. Thank you all for being so nice. It's been a good day.JP

USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 09:41 PM CST

Happy Birthday to the quiet guy...who has a lot to say when he's playing that guitar! Thank you!
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 09:37 PM CST

Oh Happy Day Jeff!!! I'd say you aren't getting older you are just getting better but since you've always been just friggin fantastic I suppose you are just maintaining greatness awesomely! Must be the influence of a great wife!!!
BB2
PTown IL USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 08:20 PM CST

Happy birthday, Jeff! Mom said to tell you happy birthday too.
Mart
Iowa City USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 06:18 PM CST

Happy Birthday to one very talented and cool dude, enjoy your day to the fullest, Jeff!
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 06:17 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEFF. FROM ONE JEFF TO ANOTHER
JJ JONES
USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 05:04 PM CST

A Very Happy Birthday to a terrific man and talented musician. Jeff, I hope it's a great one. The cake Roger's mom baked was marvelous and the wait staff thought so too. I vote for orange cake with orange frosting because very few people make those and I'm sure your mom would do it proud. I am very glad that I got to visit with your mother. She seems a blessing to her family,
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 03:50 PM CST

Happy B-Day Mr. P! I wish you good health, a hit record, and a hole-in-one for this year! bd

USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:53 AM CST

All my very, very, best to you, Mr. Petersen! Happiest of birthdays to one of the finest fellas I know!
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 10:31 AM CST

Happy Birthday, J.P.! I hope the coming year brings you much happiness.
cp
USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 06:50 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Jeff!
sp
USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 05:32 AM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JEFF!!! Thanks for all you do! And may you have a wonderful year!!!
karen
USA- Tuesday, April 08, 2008 at 12:54 AM CST

Thanks for the kind words about mom's cake. Now the pressure is on to bring one as good next time. I was just on the website for Roomful of Blues,who the Blue Band opened for a few times here in Des Moines, and I see Bob Enos their trumpeter of 25 years had died of a heart attack in his hotel room while on tour early this year. I had the chance to talk with him a couple of times and he seemed like a nice guy.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Monday, April 07, 2008 at 06:38 PM CST

Early Happy Birthday to Jeff, I'm getting old and don't want to forget! Hope you enjoy your day and have aWonderful Day, you deserve it!!!
connie
toddville USA- Monday, April 07, 2008 at 05:45 PM CST

I'd have to call that cake that your mom brought to The Hub, CAKE OF THE YEAR! (all cake is good, that was extraordinary!) See ya in Altoona, I'll look forward to whatever kinda cake ya got!...bd

USA- Monday, April 07, 2008 at 02:55 AM CST

That cake was awesome. Roger, what a great mom you have!
cp
USA- Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 10:08 PM CST

It was great seeing the band at The Hub Friday, I had a great time dancing the night away. I brought along my mother to see the band this time. She really enjoyed it. Hey Bob what kind of cake would you like next time, I was thinking maybe a lemon one. See you at Prairie Meadows.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 05:57 PM CST

It's the one and only fundraising edition of my labor of love: Backtracks on Iowa Public Radio. Tonight, Saturday, 7-10pm. Save my job! Pledge at 800-861-8000 or www.iowapublicradio.org I'll be talkin' atchyas...bd

USA- Saturday, April 05, 2008 at 05:29 PM CST

And the people at The Hub are glad I didn't try to play saxophone! bd

USA- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 11:55 PM CST

Bunky came through! Bob didn't have to play saxophone!

USA- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:01 PM CST

There's NEVER a dull moment here at Blue Band Central! I got a call from Heath about 40 minutes ago saying he was on the way to his doctor because of some terrible congestion (he really sounded bad on the phone) and can't make the gig (we're s'posed to be there for set up/sound check in 65 minutes!) I left messages for Bunky and Garrett, but currently have NO saxman for the gig. I'm gonna have to learn how to play that instrument! (something I've been telling myself for 15 years now!) (there are those who say I should learn how to play harmonica first!) So it looks like there might be ALOT of trumpet solos from Uncle AL! See yas at The Hub!...bd

USA- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 02:08 PM CST

I'll see you there!
sp
USA- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 06:21 AM CST

Hope to see you all at the Hub tonight!
cp
USA- Friday, April 04, 2008 at 05:43 AM CST

Strep throat has been going around here and I just didn't feel like driving 2 hours plus to get home last Sat. It turned it was just my allergies really bothering me. Even though I LOVE being with you all I decided it was better to stay home. No fooling I hope to be in Cedar Falls Friday besides they have great barstools. Driving earlier at night makes more sense for me. Thanks for asking about me,
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 07:45 PM CST

Today, April 1st, is National Eat Anything You Want and You Won't Metabolize Any Calories Day, so live it up! Um, APRIL FOOLS!!!!!
Tee Hee
USA- Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at 03:11 PM CST

Did anyone ever find Lucinda?? We gotta find her she has to get a room in Galena for the holiday to come....we gals scored the suite that we'd been a wantin every year back in the day when the BlueBand took over the streets of Larado. Count down to cure!
BB2
LetsNotInvitePoliticians@icky.com Ptown IL USA- Monday, March 31, 2008 at 08:29 PM CST

Thank you, for ALL the dances! I think it was a dance of surprise, because I think you were expecting to do a little sound check....and I was expecting to dance with Camper when I rounded that corner! And a special thank you to Connie, I'm sure we'll be talking about the cake held up by security for a long time! It just doesn't seem like a celebration or any kind of a milestone without the band and all the great Blue people sharing it with us. The room and food were top notch and my comment card reflected the same about the entertainment. Remember we love you!
Pinkstuff
USA- Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 07:33 PM CST

I had a great time last night at the casino but I'm wondering where Lucinda was twisting last night.
sp
USA- Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:37 AM CST

It was fun at the casino last night! But I'm wondering the same thing as the anonymous posters- where was Lucinda?
cp
USA- Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 11:28 AM CST

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Mike & Laura-thanks for the dance Ms. Pink! bd

USA- Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 09:59 AM CST

Lucinda Where are you

USA- Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:50 PM CST

Lucinda Where are you at tonight

USA- Saturday, March 29, 2008 at 10:45 PM CST

Well no, that wasn't me (but the sentiment is something I agree with!) Celebrate the sunshine, have a popsicle! (ice on a stick)...bd

USA- Friday, March 28, 2008 at 11:16 AM CST

that's gotta be Mr. Cake writing...yes, folks, all this apparent joking about cake is real, I saw it with my own eyes, it seemed that as soon as he could after the last song last friday in Ottumwa, Bob made a bee line straight to the chocolate cake ..what a happy face he had! have a fun time tomorrow nite, folks! Happy Anniversary Mrs. and Mr. Pink
Denise
FF USA- Friday, March 28, 2008 at 05:34 AM CST

March 28 is National Something on a Stick Day. Let's all celebrate! Maybe-cake on a stick?!?
I should get busy
USA- Friday, March 28, 2008 at 04:34 AM CST

Speaking of the Fabs, this week's Beatles Medley on KUNI (Sun. 8:06pm) will be The Beatles as a live performing band 1962-66. RIP Neil...bd

USA- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 11:49 PM CST

Neil Aspinall? Is that the Neil that had cameos in the Beatles' movies?
cp
USA- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 07:59 PM CST

I just wanted to say that I was sorry to hear of the passing of Neil Aspinall.I'm sure John, George, Stu and Mal are happy to see him.JP

USA- Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 05:15 PM CST

you shoud try that test on a motercycle
JJ JONES
USA- Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 10:01 AM CST

You're lucky you didn't let that license lapse any longer, you would have had to take the driving test! Camper, I'll give you a call this week, we can have you up for a drink before the band starts.
Pinkstuff
USA- Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 12:20 AM CST

Hi, Camper, Riverside is a beautiful casino. There is a lot of parking, no cover, and a very nice stage and seating area to watch and listen to the band. There is a nice dance floor too. You will enjoy the venue. Hope to see you there.
sp
USA- Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 11:47 AM CST

Can anyone give more info on the Riverside gig? Is there a cover? How is the parking?
Camper
USA- Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 11:16 AM CST

what a surprise to see you guys in the theater, albeit quite a beautiful one with great acoustics, (I bet it made a great recording)... anywho, us dancers found a few feet of space and made it work, ie got down... so wonderful to see you all, thanks for coming!
Denise
FF USA- Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 08:27 AM CST

hope so, bd...the thing I didn't add was that I seem to be having personal antenna issues(no seedy jokes please) my car radio antenna won't go up, my boom box antenna broke off, my stereo never received KUNI, so I selected a cool "under the counter radio" thing for working 10 years for this agency and its antenna is so puny that I can't get anything much outside of FF, so I was crossing my fingers for Ottumwa..later, gators!
Denise
FF USA- Friday, March 21, 2008 at 07:05 AM CST

Denise, your biggest problem with reception in Fairfield right now is that KUNI is currently operating at 40% power due to a transmitter line burnout. Hopefully that will be repaired soon, but you won't believe the improvement in signal once that new frequency in Ottumwa comes on line! See yas tomorrow...bd

USA- Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 09:40 PM CST

Hope to see many blue folks in O-town tomorrow! bd, I was totally bummed to hear that your shows will not be aired here locally, it's been quite a while since I've had good enough reception to hear you. : ( see ya'll tomorrow, yea SPRING!!
Denise
FF USA- Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 09:02 PM CST

I assumed it was you who got the promoter to call me. I didn't call them looking for a gig. If it wasn't you, who was it?! bd

USA- Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 08:41 PM CST

WHAT DID I DO TO GET YOU THAT GIG?
JJ JONES
USA- Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 06:29 PM CST

The Bridge View Center is at 102 Church St Ottumwa on their website its under About then Directions,
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, March 20, 2008 at 03:18 PM CST

Thanks for helping get us the gig, Mr. Jones!...bd

USA- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 09:21 PM CST

glad to see everything worked out with hawgstock. see you thare
JJ JONES
USA- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 07:03 PM CST

RENA! HA! I know what joke it is!!! Alex was so proud of you...
Carolyn
USA- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11:58 AM CST

The Iowa Public Radio celebration of the launching of TWO new frequencies happens Fri. Mar. 21 at the Bridge View Center in Ottumwa, starting at 5:30p, with The Blue Band playing 7-9p. I can't wait to hear that joke...bd

USA- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:53 AM CST

Heading south Friday, what time is the gig in O-Town? needing to see Blue, in front of the blue bridge! how cool!
rena, winner of Steb's worst joke ever
trenabob@aol.com Epworth IA USA- Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 10:21 AM CST

Happiest Birthday wishes to the Bluest of the Blue! Glad to hear Riverside will be hopping, Mike and I will be there too, celebrating our 24th anniversary {a little early}.
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 09:59 PM CST

Happy Birthday John!!! I know, you want candy, LOL! Hope to see all of you next weekend at Riverside. I take it, CH didn't call, guess I'll have to call again!
Connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 05:57 PM CST

Happy Birthday to the best archivist a band could ever wish for! bd

USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 04:47 PM CST

Picture surfing (anything to distract from my studies) and look what (who) I found. http://www.flickr.com/photos/iowapublictelevision/tags/bobdorr/
Jill
New Brighton MN USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 04:45 PM CST

Happy Birthday to John- wonderful people were born on March 18th, including my mom!
cp
USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 11:36 AM CST

Happy Birthday John!
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 11:06 AM CST

Happy Birthday John! yes, way to go Connie..sorry you'll miss the gig on Friday, Terry..when you said there was like no publicity in O-town re: the gig, I decided to put a blurb in our local social news rag, hope IPR doesn't mind... is there someone I should've/could've connected with?
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 07:16 AM CST

Happy Birthday, John. Hope it's a good one!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at 07:06 AM CST

Way to go Connie!
Pinkstuff
USA- Monday, March 17, 2008 at 09:01 PM CST

Connie, thanks for making that call to The Sundown. We'll see you there May 10!...dorr

USA- Monday, March 17, 2008 at 01:19 PM CST

THANKS FOR ANOTHER FUN NIGHT. HOPE EVERYONE GOT HOME SAFE
JJ JONES
USA- Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 11:28 AM CST

Well, The Register is a quality newspaper that has been fantastic to our band over the years. I'm sure the confusion stems from The Twisted Parrot doing a FOUR DAY St. Patrick's Celebration that started yesterday (Fri.) and runs thru Monday. All I know is that I stopped by The Parrot on Thursday, watched 'em put up the tent, talked with Dustin the owner/manager, and made plans for tonight. The Blue Band will be there tonight (Sat.) and I'm hoping everyone who sees this message will phone a few folks and let them know what's up. See yas there, bring cornbeef and cabbage and green CAKE!...bd

USA- Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 12:40 PM CST

Dear Bob, Thanks and see ya tonight. Trust you to have the right stuff, not the Register. Is anything going on at the Twisted Parrot before 7? How early should I get there for at least 2 good seats? Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com D. M. Ia USA- Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 09:53 AM CST

The Twisted Parrot, 6500 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA: Saturday March 15, 7-11pm, NOT St. Patrick's Day...bd

USA- Friday, March 14, 2008 at 11:15 PM CST

Dear Bob, You're still playing The Twisted Parrot on Sat. Mar. 15th from 7 to 11, correct? The Des Moines Register, intelligent and well-informed as usual, has the band [laying the Twisted Parrot on Monday, St. Patrick's Day! This misprint is on Page 13 of the Des Moines Register Datebook of March 13th1 I hope to bring my friend Gail Bonnstetter, who wrote the letter to Star 102.5 that won me the books, the bus passes and the wheelchair... Anyway, you're coming Saturday, right, and not Monday?
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Friday, March 14, 2008 at 07:40 PM CST

ooops, I see you're babysitting in KANSAS CITY!...never mind! bd

USA- Friday, March 14, 2008 at 03:58 PM CST

Hey Terry-IPR is billing this as "family friendly" events starting at 5:30p. Bring the kids! I stopped by the Twisted Parrot before doing IPTV yesterday. The tent is HUGE (400 capacity) and they say they'll have a 40,000 BTU heater! And there are LOTS of poles for you pole dancers...it won't cost $4300 will it?! bd

USA- Friday, March 14, 2008 at 01:18 PM CST

Eureka! I have found my sidewalk and my aunt's driveway. I measured 2 inches with about 7 layers of ice. Ain't springtime grand. It may only be 40 on Sat but I'm planning to be there and not square. I do hope Roger is also or at least feeling better. Now two burning questions what hats will Bob wear and will there be tent poles for dancing? Tune in later for "just the facts ma'am"
Lucinda
USA- Friday, March 14, 2008 at 08:55 AM CST

Glad to see that you are going to be down in Ottumwa next Friday. Unfortunately, we had promised to watch the grandkids in KC that week. My how our priorities have changed as we have gotten older. Who would have thought-oh well. I will put out the word to people in tha area as I have not seen much advertising yet. Wish we could be there.
terry
ottumwa USA- Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 06:36 PM CST

Hope Mark got my message at the CH! I requested the best band I know to play there! Have a great weekend everyone!
Connie
Toddville USA- Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 04:54 PM CST

Called Sundown and requested the band! I have another call to make too, hope to see you in CR too!
Connie
Toddville USA- Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 05:58 PM CST

Apparently Elvis is wintering in Paraguay and will not be returning to do the IPTV Festival special originally scheduled for Wednesday night. (when you're The King, you can do stuff like that) This means that my co-hosting of the music programming this week will start on Thursday night, 6:30p, for The Grand Ole Opry's Vintage Classics. I hope Minnie Pearl says HOWWDEEE! (she's so hip-hop with that price tag on her hat). More info or make a pledge-www.iptv.org...dorr

USA- Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 11:26 PM CST

That hat was the bomb!! I think the hat fit the song, wear it all the time with that song!! Enjoyed dancing with all of you, don't think I'll make this weekend, but you never know??
Connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 05:43 PM CST

sorry to hear about your gall bladder troubles, Roger, hang in there!
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 05:37 PM CST

Roger, We're sorry to hear about your health issues. If you had made it to CF on Friday, you wouldn't have gotten the album because both Jeff and I forgot to take it! (This getting old stuff is for the birds!) But we hope to see you in DM and we'll have the album along for the ride. Take care of yourself.
Sheryl
USA- Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 02:16 PM CST

I'm not quite sure how I am Denise. I'm scheduled for a cat scan tomorrow afternoon on my abdomin, in particular to check out my gall bladder. My doctor is thinking that is why I am having so my pain there, is because of a problem with my gall bladder, which might need to be removed. I guess we'll see tomorrow.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 01:27 PM CST

cp, the hat was one of the highlights of the night!! I say wear it more often, bd! it was the perfect gift from Boston..so fun to dance again with you all again...Dennis, I really appreciated your words of wisdom to me and Steve, you were right, going south was much clearer (whew!) Roger, sorry to hear things were tough that day, hope everything is ok
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 07:16 AM CST

Didn't the lobster wig look great on Bob, though?
cp
USA- Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 09:15 PM CST

Dennis, you are my hero! Thanks so much!
;0)
USA- Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 07:59 AM CST

Great photo, GB. Did you get any shots of Union on Wednesday?
Schoolmarm
USA- Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 07:14 AM CST

D-town Central was state champs my senior year! Go Blue Devils! Nice shot, GB, but are you going to join us for Blue Reunion #2 at The Fort, New Year's Eve, 2008?...bd

USA- Saturday, March 08, 2008 at 03:49 AM CST

What a fun Friday night. I hope to be there again next month,
Lucinda
USA- Friday, March 07, 2008 at 11:47 PM CST

Hey Bob, I spent all day at the Well (Wells Fargo Arena) for boys state b-ball. One of the six games that I shot was 4A semi-final betweend Davenport Central and CR Kennedy. Central has a very athletic team, no surprise, and I caught a 4 frame sequence of their stud center following a rebound with a monster two handed dunk. I've got four more games tomorrow. Go Central!
GB
www.ddbphoto.com/DavenportCentral-CRKennedy_1R.jpg USA- Friday, March 07, 2008 at 11:22 PM CST

Nuts! Between spending most of the day at a couple of doctor's appointments and being in to rotten a mood to drive to CF with the weather forecast the next couple of days, I'm going to miss the show tonight. At least I'll get to see the band in Des Moines in the tent next Saturday.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Friday, March 07, 2008 at 06:00 PM CST

a dozen cupcakes should do it. But what will the rest of the band eat?!...bd

USA- Friday, March 07, 2008 at 11:39 AM CST

I got 12 cupcakes, am I going to be in trouble?? I just read the Blue Note, Bob is trying to lose weight. Maybe I shouldn't bring cupcake, yeah right!!! See ya there!!!
Connie
Toddville USA- Thursday, March 06, 2008 at 06:33 PM CST

There is a small cover and no food currently available at The Hub.

USA- Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 09:30 PM CST

So does the Hub serve food and is there a cover?? It's been years since I have been there! Hope the weather behaves so I can make it there.
Connie
Toddville USA- Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 08:22 PM CST

Rest in Peace Jeff Healy. The cancer that started in his eyes at 1 claimed his life at 41 on Sunday.
Heath
USA- Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 09:26 PM CST

Highlights from on stage at Checker's-- a great version of Mess Around {How long have I been missing that?} Off stage, of course, had to be the short visi tmade by Gary King! And any evening spent at an establishment with hp and lp and I'm not being pelted with peanuts is a plus
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 09:07 PM CST

thanks Bob!
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 12:45 PM CST

Complete details of the March 21 celebration are on the homepage at www.iowapublicradio.org Basically, it's at the new Bridge View Events Center in Ottumwa and starts around 5:30pm, with The Blue Band 7-9pm...bd

USA- Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 11:32 AM CST

btw, bd can you give me any of the details re: the O-town gig so I can start to rally the "hip" dancers
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, March 04, 2008 at 08:03 AM CST

Pete, I'd like to but I kinda doubt it, but thanks for the invite...happily, the BB are coming back to the 'hood again (Ottumwa) the following week.. : )
Denise
FF USA- Monday, March 03, 2008 at 09:18 PM CST

Hi, all, I'm home today because it's too icy to go to work, and the snow doesn't help, either. Bob, I was able to listen to most of your live show on Sat. over KUNI, and you did a great job! Denise, I hope you can come to the Twisted Parrot to see the Blue Band on Sat. March 15th! We should all show up to show these young potential new fans at the Parrot what they've been missing! Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com D.M. Io USA- Monday, March 03, 2008 at 03:40 PM CST

Lucinda, We feel your pain. We have the same problem with our lot. We finally saw our driveway yesterday for a few hours but this morning it's covered again. But spring is just around the corner and that means warm weather and outdoor gigs! I will never complain about the heat again.
Sheryl
USA- Monday, March 03, 2008 at 05:28 AM CST

I'm afraid to look out my windows. I spent over 3 hrs this afternoon trying to get the rest of the ice off my walks. Now for more than 30 minutes there's been a steady noise against the windows and I think its sleet. It was raining earlier. Moral if you have a corner lot don't face North cause the sun never has a chance to melt the ice.
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 09:15 PM CST

Roger, I sent you an email note about Cedar Falls,
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 02:36 PM CST

The Hub has plans to add a kitchen, but not until the Fall.

USA- Sunday, March 02, 2008 at 11:41 AM CST

Thanks Pete for the correction. I had seen Dee Snyder of Twisted Sister on the country channel on the show where 7 pop/r&b singers are working on country songs just before i posted, I think that is where that spelling came from. Out of curiousity, is the Hub in Cedar Falls a bar or restaurant, or a combination of both? I was curious if I needed to eat before I got there, or if I could get something there. I can't believe the weather this weekend after the mess you traveled in the last couple of weekends. Let's hope Spring is here and the snow will be gone in a few weeks.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 06:45 PM CST

I'll include this in the next Blue Note also, but I wanted my new "Friends" from My Space to know that I apoligize for deleting about 4 of you from that "space". I have a very old, slow, little memory, EMac (kinda like it's owner) that I seemingly have no control over. I was surprised when I visited that page that somehow some "Friends" had vanished. If you give me another try, I promise not to try anything except hit the accept button! It's a LIVE Backtracks show tonight (in two hours!) (7-10p) Requests/salutations 1-800-772-2440 ext. 5. Find your local frequency or listen on line at www.kuniradio.org...bd

USA- Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 04:58 PM CST

It was good to see you twistin' to the band, Lucinda. And your bowl worked great!
cp
USA- Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 10:17 AM CST

Thanks everyone for the great evening. It's always good to see and hear friends.
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, March 01, 2008 at 02:49 AM CST

hiya Pete, fun to see your posts..hope you're enjoying your wheels....today as I left work it actually felt like a "hint" of spring, don't want to set myself up for dissappointment but I enjoyed the feeling for what it was worth....bd, thanks for describing us as "hip" (rather than say, weird, : ) ) I was even more grateful when you described the nightmare ride home..yikes! what you're willing to do to entertain us..have a great time tonite
Denise
FF USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 05:02 PM CST

Dear Roger, The name of the place the Blue Band will be playing at on Sat. March 15th is The Twisted Parrot, not The Twisted Sister, altho some sisters may be twisting or get twisted when dancing to the Blue Band. Dear Bob, All is well in the world, except I still have some laundry to do. I tried to send you a message via the KUNI web-site, but I was unable to send it. I thought my brother had gotten rid of my favorite places on the web,( one of which is this page,)but, happily, I misunderstood him. My favorite places remain mine, and they will not disappear on me every three months because somebody has to be paid ao I can use them! I've never been to the Twisted Parrot, and I wouldn't go there if the Blue Band wasn't playing, so thanks for broadening my horizons! The more places you can find for the band to play in Des Moines, the better it will be for all concerned! I get to hear you all play and sing, you get paid, and I get excercise by dancing up a storm! e careful tonight! I don't want anything bad to happen to you all as you go to and from Cedar Rapids! Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 04:43 PM CST

OMG! Elvis is alive and well and voting in Texas today! Yes, this morning I was working the early voting location in Williamson County Texas (we have early voting for two weeks ahead of the election day, just to be sure everyone has time to vote) and ELVIS himself came in. Okay, well, really, it was our local Elvis impersonator, but MAN, at 7:00 in the morning when you're running like crazy with people standing in line waiting to vote--having "Elvis" staring back at you from behind those big shades is pretty eye opening! http://www.texaselvis.com Thinking of y'all today! Cheers!
ie
home.austin.rr.com/franciss Austin City Limits TX USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 04:31 PM CST

Get there for the first set. (8-9p) Due to scheduling conflicts with the previously advertised SEVEN piece band, the horn section will only be there for set #1. Happy Anniversary Hollidays! (or would that be Happy Hollidays?!) bd

USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 02:25 PM CST

I am bringing the cake! Can't Wait for tonight! Lynda
Ms Riddle
holliday@netins.net Keystone ia USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 08:59 AM CST

This note is posted in response to today's Blue Note from Bob Dorr entitled, "Didja Miss Me?" Did I miss you? Is my face blue? I have seen the Blue Band every year (except 2007)since 1988. That's 19 consecutive years! Man oh man! I have seen and danced to some great shows. Keeping my eye on the doughnut instead of the whole, still I have often wondered what it would be like to attend some of the countless shows that I have missed. For example, I have never been able to attend a New Year's Eve gig. I missed the Really Big Pig Gig. So while I loved the road to Biggsville (a great place to meet a lady), I also know that I have caught only glimpses of a band I enjoy so very much. In addition, I am so thankful that I saw the band play in Huxley, Iowa. That will always be my favorite night (and they have all been great)! The band could not have been any finer with Bob and Jeff at their best! (Remember the goatee, Bob?) And you've just gotten better since! You guys (and former band member, Molly) really are the best! I lost the battle with winter years ago. That's why I moved south. Congrats on getting through another winter. Be safe! Enjoy your cake! Your missed and loved.
Paul DuBay
San Antonio TX USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 08:36 AM CST

I know! I think we should all go to Checkers in Cedar Rapids tonight and dance away the winter blues!

USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 07:01 AM CST

No. I was actually CRYING about it the other day.

USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 06:51 AM CST

I don't think anyone is laughing anymore.

USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 06:11 AM CST

that'd be SLICK cosmic joke, wouldn't it?

USA- Friday, February 29, 2008 at 12:41 AM CST

It's some sick cosmic joke.

USA- Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 09:22 PM CST

Stop snowing already!

USA- Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 06:04 PM CST

That sounds like a personal choice to me. ;0)

USA- Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 07:18 PM CST

Will the outdoor show be in a heated tent like the show in Sam's Club parking lot, or will I need to wear my long johns? Thanks.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at 05:32 PM CST

Thanks!!!
Connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at 07:49 PM CST

Checkers = 8-mid

USA- Monday, February 25, 2008 at 08:45 PM CST

K, I have checked the tour schedule a couple times and I know, I'm not blind. What time is the band playin at Checkers on Friday? I'm thinking about the outdoor show in a coupl weeks, but not sure if I'm up for that yet, we'll see!!!
Connie
Toddville USA- Monday, February 25, 2008 at 06:45 PM CST

That's right, as I watch the freezing rain turn into giant snow flakes, with predictions of 7" more snow, the first OUTDOOR date of the season is being planned for two weeks from Saturday! (what? are we nuts? you know the answer to that...) bd

USA- Monday, February 25, 2008 at 02:02 PM CST

I see there is a new addition to the appearances in Des Moines for March 15 on Hickman in a tent outside Twisted Sisters. Woohoo. I am going to try very hard to make the Friday show on March 7 in Cedar Falls. If you could bring the disc we have been talking about Jeff, that would be great. I will let you know close to the show if there are any glitches getting me up there. I'm listening to an old Herb Alpert cd circa 1978 as I type this, "Keep Your Eye On Me",very cool.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Monday, February 25, 2008 at 11:31 AM CST

No letter has appeared yet.

USA- Monday, February 25, 2008 at 05:24 AM CST

well, no, mostly it has to do with another odd quirk of my personallity in that I do not take "the refund". I let the state hang on to any over payment (I think it's called a "carryover") and our ever dilligent state revenuers apparently get so few of these "carryovers" that they do not see that money sitting there, making them think that I haven't paid at all. This happens with gross regularity. My accountant always wins this arguement (she's done my taxes for nearly 30 years) so I'm not too worried. BTW, I don't get the Register on a daily basis. Did they ever print my letter to the editor regarding that "voter's day" story?...bd

USA- Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 10:40 PM CST

Going back to your audit....Could it have anything to do with the DM Register's article? Can't wait to see everyone in CR on Fri!
Pinkstuff
USA- Sunday, February 24, 2008 at 09:03 PM CST

Thanks for the info, Bob! Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com D. M. Ia USA- Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 11:59 AM CST

thanks, got it! very cool, Bluwolf....when I looked it up, the article that showed up right under this was about the Quaker meeting that I attended for a period of time in Germantown, Phila. small world...
Denise
FF USA- Friday, February 22, 2008 at 06:06 PM CST

Try "buy local". That should help.

USA- Friday, February 22, 2008 at 04:02 PM CST

thanks for the assist, seems I need the right key words for the photo/article to plug in..what are they?
Denise
FF USA- Friday, February 22, 2008 at 08:10 AM CST

She's Long Tall Marcia Ball!! OWWWE!! All of the KUNI stations carry that show at that time also Pete! (right before Backtracks on Sat. Night) (shameless plug...) Try 101.7 FM in Des Moines...bd

USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:30 PM CST

From one good blues band to another:I want you all to know that the Marcia Ball Band will be on A Prarie Home Companion (WOI640 AM ) You can catch the show either 5 P. M. Sat or Noon on Sunday. Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 11:08 PM CST

Or this one.

www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/metro/ USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 07:59 AM CST

Ooops! http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/metro/218680f21c6ea118862573f30059336d.txt

USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 07:58 AM CST

Try this one.

USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 07:57 AM CST

I just tried and can't seem to find it.it asked me for key words and the ones I tried don't work..any suggestions? kudos, bluwolf!
Denise
FF USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 07:53 AM CST

Here's the link to Diana's picture for those interested:
Phil
www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/metro/ Cedar Falls USA- Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 07:42 AM CST

I really enjoyed the lunar eclipse. I tried to find Diana's picture and story could someone share it in person. Thanks,
Lucinda
USA- Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:03 PM CST

Thanks for the kudos, everyone! Yes, that's me in all my glory. I'm glad I put make-up on that day! Not that you can tell...:-) A good day to all!
Bluwolf
USA- Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 11:28 AM CST

Bluwolf is famous!!! She is a GREAT chef, I've consumed some of her creations.
cp
USA- Monday, February 18, 2008 at 09:30 PM CST

cp, check the Courier web page under metro

USA- Monday, February 18, 2008 at 07:21 PM CST

I just got a call that my Courier will be late tonight- so now I'm really curious!
cp
USA- Monday, February 18, 2008 at 05:32 PM CST

Cool picture in the Courier today, Diana! Way to go!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Monday, February 18, 2008 at 04:43 PM CST

The reference to City Mouse & Gus Dewey brought back some great memories of Mankato in the '70s! It was nice having my thoughts briefly diverted from snow/ice/wind to Front St., The Hurdy Gurdy/Southstreet, etc. 30+ years ago the weather wasn't as much of a factor in deciding whether I was going to venture out!
lakespirit
USA- Monday, February 18, 2008 at 05:57 AM CST

I enjoyed the show greatly in Fairfield. This was the first time I have heard a trumpet player with the band, very cool. It was an awesome peformance as usual. I drove back today. We left at 8:00 am just after it started to snow and arrived home at 11:45. I averaged probably 35 mph until I hit the Des Moines city limits, it was actually more slippery in Des Moines. It looked like they might have had more rain from the ice on the trees. I did one 360 with no traffic close on a flat part after Oskaloosa, I was going even slower at the time and no ditches on either side, so I just rode it out and then took off again.Take care.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 06:33 PM CST

Not me! We already have had TOO many snow days. Come on, spring. Only 32 more days.

USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 05:12 PM CST

I think a couple of ladies are trying to get into the Snow Dancers Hall of Fame :)
bb
USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 04:52 PM CST

Actually, the accumulating snow is making for MUCH better traction/driving than the freezing rain/turned glare ice. KUNI just got back to full power on Friday after transmission line repairs for damage that occured Dec. 1. I hope this ice, wind, and blizzard condition doesn't knock us off again. You don't have to do any tower repairs in this stuff do you John? bd

USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 04:49 PM CST

sooooo how are the roads around H2Oloo and Cedar Falls now?
jay ian
USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 04:19 PM CST

I think that was the scariest road conditions I've ever seen. And I wasn't even driving! I've NEVER seen a semi start to jackknife, let alone many of them... never seen that many emergency vehicles driving that slow either... I am thankful that my driver has had lots of experience driving in winter conditions...
cp
USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 03:57 PM CST

shiza, bd...suck-y days really makes one appreciate the good ones...hang in there!
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 03:44 PM CST

My "day" continues: I made it out of my alley to pick up my mail at the PO. I'm being audited by the Iowa Dept. of Revenue...

USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 03:32 PM CST

to all you Blue Band men ( and gals too) thankyou sooooo much for believing the "show must go on" even when it meant risking the skating rink road trip from hell on the way home. I felt so bad hearing of how scary it was, I'm a total woos about winter driving. bd, what's up with an inch of water in your basement, what a drag! Cheryl and Jeff, I loved seeing you two walk thru the front door... how cool was that?! hope you made it home safely today..be careful out there everyone
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 02:12 PM CST

Nothing beats sitting on the skating rink formerly known as I-380, for 70 minutes, at 3am, surrounded by cars in the ditch and semis jack-knifed, with the only thing stopping your vehicle being the rumble strips on the side of the road, especially when you're only 19 miles from home, unless it's finally getting home and finding your basement bedroom under an inch of water! Heed the schoolmarm's advice for today or you will feel the total helplessness and terror that Mother Nature continues to foist on us this winter. Next challenge: make it to the radio station for Sunday Night Music. I hope I'll be talking to you! Now where's that wet vac when I really need it?!...bd

USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 12:44 PM CST

Blue Friends and Family, Please make wise choices today and stay safe!
Sheryl
USA- Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 10:18 AM CST

whenever

USA- Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 06:00 PM CST

when does the other half come off?

USA- Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 11:57 AM CST

yes! please come everyone..I pleaded with the organizer to drop the price a bit for my friends who love to dance...if you come after 8:30 and say you're there to swing dance, you get almost half off
Denise
FF USA- Saturday, February 16, 2008 at 09:02 AM CST

Paul, it was great to remeet (is that a word?!) you and Sara last Friday and I'll draw inspiration from your nice words! Don't forget to ask Lonnie Knight about playing on the City Mouse record with Gus Dewey! It's looking like the weather gods are going to give us another seam to slip into Fairfield, play the fundraiser for the dialysis center and race home before the next major weather event. See yas tomorrow night in the land of the levitators!...bd

USA- Friday, February 15, 2008 at 12:21 PM CST

Jill, Thanks for the recognition. We will have see these guys again soon.....
Paul
PAULY262@aol.com Superior WI USA- Friday, February 15, 2008 at 11:48 AM CST

I like cards. Heck, truth be told, I simply like getting mail of all kinds. If the greeting card companies come up with more reasons to send cards and notes I'm for it. That doesn't mean you hafta to do it but it is a nice excuse. I agree = luv-day every day but for those who need a little encouragement February 14, December 25, July 30 (O.K., that's not a National holiday) are good ones. As for the Lemke's post...CONGRATULATIONS (on all fronts). You and I have attended many of the same gigs and even reading names like O'Gara's, Brewbakers (I haven't thought of Donny Baker in a LONG time), Bunker's and Famous Dave's gives me cause to pause. Thanks for the flashback.
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Friday, February 15, 2008 at 11:31 AM CST

I don't know if VD is something to celebrate!

USA- Friday, February 15, 2008 at 10:17 AM CST

Dear Bob and the Blue Boyz, You guys ROCK. My wife Sara and I have been True Blue for about 18 years. We have seen the band at Ogara's, Brubakers, Bunkers, Famous Dave's and Riverside and Co. in Czech Village. Last Saturday night at Dave's we celebrated 17 years of marriage and 15 years sobriety with the BLUE BAND. There is no better way to do it. The planets were in perfect alinement that weekend. We reintroduced ourselves to Bob. We talked about Lonny Knight. I bought the 25 year Dvd. Awesome. I have a 5 year old and a 3 year old who now say play the BLUE BAND Daddy. No foolin. I just celebrated my 46th b-day and I am entertaining the idea of The BLUE BAND for my 50th. This is a long way off but the way the band has evolved I feel you'll be around a long long time. Its BLUE BAND DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you guys, BLUE SKIES, Paul and Sara Lemke
Paul Lemke
PAULY262@aol.com Superior WI USA- Friday, February 15, 2008 at 09:35 AM CST

I'm with you Miss Pink, I love love but hate how it's been appropriated to pump up consumerism, here's to celebrating love every day!
Denise
FF USA- Friday, February 15, 2008 at 06:53 AM CST

Happy Hallmark Day! I swear if I saw another Vermont Teddy Bear or Pajamagram commercial I was going to vomit tiny little choclate hearts!
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 10:05 PM CST

Happy Valentine's Day! At least we didn't get much snow here today,
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 07:38 PM CST

Hi all! 2 days til the BB rock this little town of mine, let me know if you need info, etc... hope the O-town contingent makes it!
Denise
deeg@lisco.com FF USA- Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 03:06 PM CST

Happy VD...bd

USA- Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 12:19 PM CST

At least it was Uno getting the press, rather than the latest starlet train-wreck!
Mart
Iowa City USA- Thursday, February 14, 2008 at 08:18 AM CST

we thought the beagle got way too much press....we thought the aussy shepard was the real best in show. Uno was a good doozer but really once you get down to those dogs every one of them is just awesome beyond words...my true pick outa the crowd that they gave us wouldve been the great dane...but what do I know my life begs to be run by dogs.
bb2
1dauxisallihaveleft@doozer.com PTown IL USA- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 10:23 PM CST

Kudo's to all of the dedicated HVAC service techs out there! My favorite tech can be spotted on commercial roofs in all types of weather bare handing it to fix that equipment and get the heat back on. Rock on dude!

USA- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 08:48 PM CST

Cute as the dickins on the Today Show this morning. I enjoyed Matt Lauer's comment about "he campaigned on a platform for change" while Al Roker suggested that the beagle brought together black, brown and white perfectly. Personally, it was just a big excuse to call my favorite Beagle (the one I almost married) and congratulate him (and all Beagles) on their great victory. Hail Beagles! First EVER best in show!
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 11:10 AM CST

I saw "Uno" win the hound class at the AKC/Eukanuba show. He's adorable!
Mart
Iowa City USA- Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 08:39 AM CST

The Mahoney's confusion probably comes from the fact {if it was the original line up on Sun}. Steve, Bobby T. and DJ would be playing with Daddio's Funky Posse. So not the BB but kind of familiar. Maybe Rob can get some of Dave Zollo's gigs in I.C. I know the roads would be hell but alot of us would love it! Who else was cheering the beagle on tonight at Westminster?
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, February 12, 2008 at 11:03 PM CST

More information/advance tickets for the Saturday night's fundraiser in Fairfield can be found at http://www.jchospital.org/getpage.php?name=2008_foundation

USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 08:47 PM CST

Well, I was going to try and drive to Des Moines today to speak to the Fort about doing NYE there again, but this latest Mother Nature winter weather event got in the way. So far, there is nothing solidified nor in the works for NYE 2008. Do any of you have suggestions/comments about where it should be or the entertainment lineup? I thought the reunion thing this past year was GREAT! Keep talkin' to me babies...dorr

USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 04:30 PM CST

NYE 2008?
Robbob
lumbad@aol.com dm ia USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 12:35 PM CST

I'm thinkin' that you've got us confused with someone else! I was doing Sunday Night Music on KUNI last night, not playing at Mahoney's, but come on out to Checkers in Cedar Rapids Friday Feb. 29 and let us try to get you out on the dancefloor!...bd

USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 11:48 AM CST

You guys all rock at Mahoneys last night. Not just one of you all of you thanks guys. Big daddy o is my uncle so will spend alot of time watching you guys and your cd rocks thanks
Ruth McMurrin
rmcurrin@fmtcs.com Cedar Rapids Ia USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 11:03 AM CST

Thanks for the Birthday wishes. Had a great time (as usual, celebrating with the Band). The Band had the right idea about leaving Friday night. We had a 30 to 40 mile stretch of total white-out on I-35 Saturday before getting back to IA.
Sue N
Marion IA USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 10:07 AM CST

It was brought to my attention that The Blue Band was mentioned in an investigative story published in the Des Moines Register Sunday Feb. 3. Hopefully they will print my letter to the editor regarding this matter. If they don't, here it is: Dear Register and Register readers, Living outside of the Capitol City, I often find myself out of the loop of important Register stories, such as the one written by Jennifer Jacobs for your Sunday Feb. 3 edition. It was brought to my attention that The Blue Band was named in the story, so I was hoping to set the record straight regarding the band's appearance on Nollen Plaza, August 5, 2005. First, we were paid $650, not $715 as was stated in the story. That fee included $250 for us to provide the needed sound equipment for all the speakers that addressed the crowd as well as our performance. The remaining $400 was our appearance fee. That figure covered travel expenses for band members from Waterloo, Cedar Falls, Des Moines and Kansas City. $400 is approximately one quarter of our normal appearance fee. We agreed to this reduced fee because the event was a nonpartisan celebration of the primary pillar of our nation's democracy-the right of all individuals to vote. The event celebrated the 40th anniversary of the voting rights act of 1965 and the 80th anniversary of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. The event also offered the opportunity for non-registered people to register on the spot. At the time, Governor Culver was our Secretary of State. It was part of his job to advocate voter registration. One of the innovative ways he and his staff did so was by organizing this nonpartisan celebration of this fundamental right and responsibility of every citizen in our democracy. Chet Culver should be applauded for this inclusionary event. The Blue Band is proud of it's participation in a day that celebrated voting, no matter who you vote for. There was nothing unscrupulous or sinister about that gathering on Aug. 5, 2005 and I thank Chet Culver for inviting us to participate. I would like to encourage all Register readers to be inspired by this event and to exercise your opportunity and obligation to vote for the candidate of your choice. And thanks again to Governor Culver for his efforts to include as many Iowans as possible in the voting process. Yours Bluely, Bob Dorr & The Blue Band

USA- Monday, February 11, 2008 at 02:51 AM CST

Good music day for me. I saw Rob Lumbard play in Ames. Heedy, Heedy, Hee,
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 10:34 PM CST

There is indeed a strong possibility for The Blue Band to be part of Hawgstock in August...bd

USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 10:17 PM CST

I OVER HEARD THAT YOU GUYES MIGHT BE PLAYING AT HAWG STOCK THIS YEAR. TRUE OR NOT I HOPE SO.
JJ JONES
USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 04:46 PM CST

thanks a lot for acknowledging this Jill...to say the least it is a very sad time for many of us here, glad to hear the rest of the US is portraying MMY in a favorable light
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 03:24 PM CST

Speaking of Fairfield, I saw the fair town on one of my favorite programs (CBS Sunday Morning) this morning. Did you see their segment on the "Oscars of Porn" a few weeks ago or the story this morning on the surge of vinyl recids? I digress. The death of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi (topic of CBS Sunday Morning today) must be...well...must have a large impact on your town. Never having been to Fairfield, I thought the pictures painted a lovely picture. Now a Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Beatles Medley could be interesting, eh?
Jill
New Brighton MN USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 03:01 PM CST

Happy Birthday Mrs. Niles! (sorry it's a day late) (story of my life) I wonder what I'll have to pay the weather gods for granting my wish for 36 hours of decent travel weather around the Twin Cities gig. We were able to hit, git and split without any problems (except for those couple of miles of freezing rain on the way up) Keep vibing for the good travel weather this Saturday for the trip to Fairfield. I'll be talkin to you tonight on KUNI's Sunday Night Music. I've got a really deep, diabolical, heavy, underground theme for the Beatles Medley (8:06-8:36p). See if you can figure it out!...bd

USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 01:02 PM CST

Happy Birthday late Sue!! Drove home from MN yesterday and got home after 8:00, it was a 5 hour trip that was a 7:30, oh well I'm here and staying in! The wedding was beautiful.Again, hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Connie
Toddville USA- Sunday, February 10, 2008 at 09:05 AM CST

Well, I did make it to Famous Dave's for my first time seeing you guys in maybe 10 years. And it felt like not a day had passed, once the music started. Sure, only Bob and Jeff go back 10 years. But you guys have not lost a step, still rock, still hit the grove. And the Zydaco tie is ... is .... something. (I own one now). Thanks to the "other" John N and Jeff and Sheryl and everyone for a great evening.
John N (II)
jpn@jpnordin.com gyroscope.jpnordin.com Minneapolis MN USA- Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 08:47 PM CST

Happy birthday dear Sue!
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 01:37 PM CST

Happy Birthday, Sue!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 11:51 AM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SUE!!
cp
USA- Saturday, February 09, 2008 at 10:15 AM CST

I thought the buddies were skiing this weekend, Jim? I am delighted to hear differently!
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Friday, February 08, 2008 at 04:14 PM CST

Hey Bob, we'll be there with "Bells On"! "Hopefully the wicked blowing snow will hold off long enough for us to drive back right after the Famous Dave's show because Saturday night, right here in Sparkle City, one of my all-time favorite rockin' blues harmonica players, Magic Dick, of the J. Geils Band will be part of the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Revue featuring the Tommy Castro Band, Magic Dick & Deanna Bogart" BD Our group saw this show last year and they didn't disappoint. In honor of "Magic Dick", I'm hoping to hear your personal rendition of Whammer Jammer tonight!!!!!! Oh, and I hope you can "dust off" Not Fade Away. One of my favorites. See Ya Tonight, Jim
Gentleman Jim
BluesBud@wans.net Mpls MN USA- Friday, February 08, 2008 at 02:36 PM CST

After a few minor glitches (what DAY is it?!) we're finally hittin' the road for da nort country! See yas in the BIG city tonight (it's FRIDAY!) at Famous Daves-Uptown...bd

USA- Friday, February 08, 2008 at 02:14 PM CST

Thanks for the birthday greetings. Stayed in and out of trouble last Friday! Drive safe to MN and have lots of Fun!
connie
toddville USA- Wednesday, February 06, 2008 at 08:51 PM CST

In honor of National Chocolate Fondue Day which is today, let's all dip something in chocolate! Yum!
Dipster
USA- Tuesday, February 05, 2008 at 05:33 AM CST

Here's how Famous Dave's announces the Friday night Blue Band gig on thier website: "Inducted into the Iowa RocknRoll Music Association Hall of Fame in 2007, Bob Dorr and The Blue Band have been making music for over 25 years, and their big blues sound adorns originals and covers with equal panache. On the Eve of Tubby & The Gophers battle with The Hawkeyes, The Blue Band brings a slam dunk party." Sounds like a pretty good party, eh? Located six blocks from where I grew up...I highly recommend an evening in Uptown with a stop at Cheapo Records on Lake Street and some urban people-watching where ever you look. Not sure how many are making the trip but if you were considering a winter vacation to the North this weekend, early weather-guessers say 30 degrees and sunny.
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Monday, February 04, 2008 at 11:35 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Connie! We missed you at the Hub.
cp
USA- Monday, February 04, 2008 at 06:33 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Connie.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Monday, February 04, 2008 at 05:29 AM CST

A Very Happy Birthday to Connie this Monday. I finally got your card sent.
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 07:58 PM CST

Dear All, Just wanted to tell you that we bought the electric wheelchair and foldable ramp home Friday, and I've been testing it at Merle Hay and Jordan Creek Mall. I love driving it, but I appreciate being able to walk(in some manner,) even more than I did before, and any jokes I made about wheelchairs don't seem so funny. I plug it in every other day, and I will use it when needed... I hope the Patriots lose today-I'm only looking forward to warm weather-
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 02:37 PM CST

yes, the corner of Lake & Hennepin

USA- Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 02:24 PM CST

Would that be the Famous Dave's Calhoun Square 3001 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis?

USA- Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 02:21 PM CST

The Hub-bub at the Hub, Bub, was a Hubabaloo!

USA- Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 12:09 PM CST

Friday night at the Hub was a night filled with fun, friends, and frolic. If you weren't there, you missed a good time but there's always March 7-same time, same place! Hope you can make it then!
Friendly "frolic"er
USA- Sunday, February 03, 2008 at 10:37 AM CST

Hope everything went well last night at the HUB!! Sorry I missed it, could use the excerise, oh well there is always next time! I will be in MN next Friday, but at my son's wedding reception, darn it!

USA- Saturday, February 02, 2008 at 11:51 AM CST

I want to thank Web over in Mt. Horeb for bringing the best band ever back to this area. After moving to the Madison area, it's been really hard to make a gig. The summer frolic in Mt. Horeb (the TROLL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD) is lots of fun. I encourage all of you Iowan's (I'm from Maquoketa) to take the short drive and have some fun. Craig
craig
cralin@verizon.net fastandeasy.com/cralin Oregon WI USA- Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 09:14 PM CST

Holy ga-moly, you ARE coming this way. Got the evening blocked off to see you. This rocks!
John N
jpn@jpnordin.com USA- Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 02:54 AM CST

No need to drive to Ioway, we'll be in Minneapolis a week from Friday, (Feb. 8) at Famous Daves-Uptown! See ya there...bd

USA- Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 12:13 PM CST

Jeff, I've been delayed in conveying my sympathy because my own mother passed away on January 9th. In my case, she had severe dementia and no longer recognized me. So I got to spread my grief out in time a bit. Let me just be one more person sending some good thoughts your way. I don't know if you remember me, Jeff - it's been some years, but I was a Lutheran pastor you gave some guitar lessons too - can't be to many of those! Would appreciate getting back in touch if you want to email me. Now that I'm in Minnesota, I'm watching your band schedule for a time to make a cold run down to Iowa for some good blues.
John N
jpn@jpnordin.com Minneapolis MN USA- Monday, January 28, 2008 at 09:50 PM CST

Today is National Chocolate Cake Day. That's my kind of day! Let them eat cake!

USA- Sunday, January 27, 2008 at 10:43 AM CST

ok, I guess I'm rushing things a bit....yes, do it for the fur children!
Denise
FF USA- Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 04:02 PM CST

Hey, one fundraiser at a time! TONIGHT (Sat.) Fundraiser for the Marshalltown Animal Rescue League, The Colesium, 20 W. Main, M-town, 8-11:30p! (BTW, Steph & Paul Ovrum have moved from Keo. to Des Moines) The weather is great. Let's raise some money for the animals...bd

USA- Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 03:15 PM CST

at the risk of seeming obsessive, I'm gonna say.."three weeks and counting" for the BB at my hospital's dialysis unit fund raiser at our sparkling new civic center (I guess you've figured out whose bright idea this was)..yes, Feb. 16, please consider coming, email me if it's a pinch in some way and I'll see what I can do..stay over and I'll show you around Ru-ville (or as Bob says, levitation land)...Terry in O-town, Steph in Keo, Rick in Wash. spread the word! : )
Denise
deeg@lisco.com FF USA- Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 09:05 AM CST

Tonight the front page of the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier says that the -26 degrees report was a mistake: it was really -29 degrees!!!! YIKES!!!
cp
USA- Friday, January 25, 2008 at 05:58 PM CST

Way to go Nathan can't wait to see what the south does with YOU!!!!
BB2
Ptown IL USA- Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 10:19 PM CST

Not Me! Hey Blue Banders! Check out my myspace page. www.myspace.com/nathanpeoples
Nathan Peoples
nathanapeoples@hotmail.com Austin TX USA- Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 12:23 PM CST

Hhhholy Shhhhamoley! Sparkle City bottomed out at an all-time low temperature, for this date, of -26 this morning. Who else is sick of this stuff??...bd

USA- Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 12:14 PM CST

I've been on the treadmill ever since the first pictures came out...dang I don't really want to live up to the bigblonde2 name but it sure looks like I will! The boots are to make you look elsewhere! I remember repeating to myself...its not how you look its about the music. Thank you Sheryl for taking such flattering pictures hope you and yours are pulling through this rough part of 08 my thoughts are with you two even if you made me walk up 8 flights of stairs.
BB2
Ptown USA- Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:18 PM CST

Sheryl captured BB2 on stage with those FABULOUS boots! Too fun!
Jill
New Brighton MN USA- Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 06:49 PM CST

A few of Sheryl's photos- ok, Sue took the last one

www.theblueband.com/NYE2007/photos4.htm USA- Monday, January 21, 2008 at 10:00 PM CST

You're welcome! You can also get to all photos by clicking on the "Photos" link, which goes to

www.theblueband.com/photos.htm USA- Monday, January 21, 2008 at 11:09 AM CST

Wonderful photos. Thanks for posting them.

USA- Monday, January 21, 2008 at 06:57 AM CST

...and a few more

www.theblueband.com/NYE2007/photos3.htm USA- Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 11:45 PM CST

A few more NYE photos:
webmistress
www.theblueband.com/NYE2007/photos2.htm USA- Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 09:53 PM CST

Jeff, sorry to hear about your loss ! My thoughts and prayers are with you. Memories are something that can't be taken away and always something we can use to get through a time of loss, may the Lord carry you through this rough time!

USA- Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 06:39 PM CST

Thank you all for your kind and caring words. I can still see my mom walking through the door with that $35 Sears Silvertone guitar for me 44 years ago. She was always supportive and I'm going to miss her. Jeff

USA- Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 05:16 PM CST

Our sincere condolences in your time of loss, as all our lives paths gets longer the dreaded loss of a dear Mother, Father, Sister, Brother, close relative or dear friends that we treasure daily can sadly loom on the horizon. We wish you peace in your grieving in hopes good times shared and the celebration of their lives will help heal the pain of their passing.

USA- Sunday, January 20, 2008 at 12:19 AM CST

My sympathies to family and friends at this sad time. What powerful stories - reading the blue notes of the circle of people influenced by these two outstanding people. may we honor their memories by continuing their legacies as best we can. My sympathies to everyone - sending you light and love. I'll look forward to traveling to Lomardi's sometime when its warmer.
Pam in Bettendorf
IA USA- Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 04:25 PM CST

Angie and Steve, Jeff and Sheryl, I am so sorry for your losses. Please know that you're in my prayers in this time of sorrow.
karen
USA- Saturday, January 19, 2008 at 01:48 PM CST

Jeff, my hearfelt condolences on the loss of your mother. Doesn't matter if you think you're prepared, if they go fast or linger, the pain is huge. You and Sheryl are in my thoughts.
Gene
vilstef@aol.com Des Moines IA USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 11:34 PM CST

Jeff and Steve -So sorry to hear of your losses. Love you guys-be strong and remember all the great times..Tom
Tom Gesell
cgesell@wi.rr.com Hartland WI USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 09:13 PM CST

i'll be thinking of you, jeff and sheryl, hang in there.
abbey
USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 07:54 PM CST

I remember staying at Virginia Petersen's house in Clinton one time... she was kinda like the "band mom"... rest in peace, Virginia, and may Jeff and Sheryl eventually be AT peace with this passing.
cp
USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 06:27 PM CST

Oh my, so sad to hear of the passing of your mom, Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
Denise
FF USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 06:19 PM CST

Dear Friends, The Des Moines Register has a slogan, "Miss A Day, Miss A Lot", that could be most properly applied to the Blue Band Page. Life holds many happy and sad moments, some on the very same day! For example, one of my uncles, Bill Musselman,87, died on Jan. 9th, and his furneral was on the 12th, so naturally, I forgot to give greetings to Bob. When I tried to find KUNI on the radio, I couldn't. Then this afternoon, I check the web-site, and not only do I find out that Agie's father died Monday, but also Jeff's mother died this morning!- With the weather being as cold as predicted, this is indeed an acceptable time to do other than travel on our Iowa roads.... My dear friends, my thoughts and prayers are espiecially with all four of you...
Pete Martin
Petemartin1955@gmail.com not yet Des Moines Io USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 04:51 PM CST

To Angie and Steve, to Jeff and Sheryl, we bid you peace, love, courage, and the strength of many friends in your time of sorrow. Anything you need....
Diana and Phil
USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 04:30 PM CST

Jeff and Sheryl, all my thoughts turn to you today. Peace, love and friendship during this time, and always.
Jill
Minnneapolis MN USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 01:40 PM CST

Condolences to guitarman Jeff Petersen, whose mother passed away this morning. The combination of the passing of two Blue family parents this week and the prediction of 30 below zero windchills tomorrow night has forced the postponement of tomorrow's roadhouse gig outside of Dubuque. Please be careful if you're out in the elements this weekend and enjoy the company of your family and friends...dorr

USA- Friday, January 18, 2008 at 11:04 AM CST

Angie and Steve, you are in my thoughts and prayers these days
Denise
FF USA- Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 11:11 PM CST

My prayers go out to The Chief and his wife on such a pivotal loss to their family. I hope to meet Angie one day as all I've been able to do is date drummers, I can't even imagine actually marrying one...but considering how well he's put up with 'goofy singer from Peoria' I think she got an exceptional one to go through life with there. Hey that Tom has a good idea...I did the blonde math and it seems like a few of us Blueband freaks could fund what it would take to get a copy of the "SCORCHIN" sounds that were NYE...come on Bob...play along.....
BigBlonde2
c.pille@insightbb.com FrozenPTown IL USA- Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 08:53 PM CST

Angie and Steve, May the Lord carry you through your time of sorrow! May knowing you are in our thoughrs and prayers, be comforting to you!
connie
Toddville USA- Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 06:46 PM CST

Steve and Angie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 07:39 AM CST

I'm sorry for your loss, Angie and Steve.
cp
USA- Thursday, January 17, 2008 at 06:49 AM CST

Condolences to Steve Hayes and his wife Angie on the passing of Angie's dad, Dr. Ed Ceilley, this past Monday...bd

USA- Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:55 PM CST

KUNI went back to full power at 2pm this afternoon, (after being at half power since the Dec. 1 ice storm) so people in the Quads, Dubuque, and Des Moines should be able to get the station on your local frequencies now. Hopefully this new round of snow, wind and brutal cold won't cause new damage...bd

USA- Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 11:51 PM CST

I was saddened to read that there are, presently, no plans to release the recent New Years Eve concert/extravaganza on cd. I was really hoping that was in tne works, cause it looked great on paper and I hear it was even better. I entirely understand about the financial logistics, so how much would we all have to ante up to make it happen? Seriously. How many of us reading these notes would love to have a copy of that nights music. I know I would. Most of us are not in the position to finance the project, but all of us together sure could. What do you folks think?
Tom Gesell
cgesell@wi.rr.com Hartland WI USA- Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 08:30 PM CST

Happy, Happy Bob. Its nice to know that someone is older than me..haha
Beth Davis
Marshalltown iA USA- Monday, January 14, 2008 at 06:22 AM CST

Hey Bob! Happy belated birhtday! I celebrated my 51st Jan 5th. That's right, another sure-footed Capricorn. Looking forward to seeing you at Prairie Meadows. I'll be there with a pocket full of money, all in $10 bills. (HA) Deb
Waukee Fireball
USA- Sunday, January 13, 2008 at 08:00 PM CST

I remember driving to Connie's for a 28th birthday celebration only to find the flyers on the window of the club door with the message CANCELED written with black marker across the front. From then on I ALWAYS make certain bad weather hadn't canceled the gig. But at least the scary motel across the street gave us the only space heater in the joint. Brrrrr. By FAR my favorite (although there were lots of good ones) birthday celebration was #50. Putt-putt golfing in the halls of the Fort = too, too fun! Flashback...
Jill
New Brighton MN USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 10:20 PM CST

ah, Connie's and Bob's birthday... the memories... Chia Bob... "Bob, this is your life"... people lining up for the Big Con to pour tequila (straight from the bottle) down their throats...
cp
USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 10:07 PM CST

Happy Birthday, Bob! I drove by Connie's Lounge tonight, but it and you weren't there. Have a GREAT time!
Bosco
mjbos@live.com Waukee IA USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 08:20 PM CST

Bob, A Very Happy Birthday to You!!! I hope it's as great as the party last night.
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 05:54 PM CST

I'm vibin' for the Pack right now!
Denise
FF USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 04:08 PM CST

Happy Birthday, bd! you da man! my birthday wish for you is that you enjoy each and every day of the coming year as if it's your birthday : )
Denise
FF USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 03:53 PM CST

Happiest of birthdays to you, Mr. Dorr!
Jill
New Brighton MN USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 11:47 AM CST

hey hey, mr. DJ--2008 is gonna be great! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, bd!
karen
USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 11:25 AM CST

Happy Birthday Bob! Look forward to seeing you soon!
Ms Riddle
holliday@netins.net Keystone ia USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 10:32 AM CST

Happy Birthday Bob!
bb
USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 09:55 AM CST

Happy Birthday Bob!!! What a great time last night!
Pinkstuff
USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 09:50 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Bob!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 09:39 AM CST

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Bobby, Happy Birthday to you!
cp
AND MANY MORE USA- Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 09:35 AM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB
JJ JONES
USA- Friday, January 11, 2008 at 10:19 PM CST

happy happy birthday may all your dreams come true happy happy birthday from BB2 to You!
BB2
BobRocksW/Soul@growinoldaintforsissys.co Ptown il USA- Friday, January 11, 2008 at 09:47 PM CST

A very Happy Birthday, Bob!
bluwolf
USA- Friday, January 11, 2008 at 04:14 PM CST

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOB!!!!
connie
toddville USA- Friday, January 11, 2008 at 04:00 PM CST

Bob, always enjoy getting the Weekly Blue Note. Just returning the favor, sending a Birthday Note your way. Congratulations on another year making so many Blue folks happy. Keep sending out the good vibes. You are a treasure.
matoad
USA- Friday, January 11, 2008 at 02:07 PM CST

Interesting trivia {or maybe not..} In the movie "To Catch A Thief" there are scenes of Grace racing around in a little sportscar, scaring the heck out of Cary Grant on the steep hairpin turns of Monte Carlo. Only to find out from the AMC Guy those were shot on the same roads she died on 27 years later.
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 11:48 PM CST

Baby it's cold outside!! Cake is made and I'm hoping the roads are good tomorrow!
Connie
Toddville USA- Thursday, January 10, 2008 at 06:59 PM CST

New Years Eve was recorded, but for no other purpose than having a personal audio snapshot for myself. I think other audio artists, big and small, are having the same problem we are in selling enough units of each release to justify the production costs of releasing it. (mixing, editing, sequencing, artwork, graphic arts, printing, mastering, packaging, shrink wrap, shipping, blah, blah, blah) Roger, YOU are the exception! You search for anything and everything we've ever put out. If we had about a thousand more of you, I'd consider putting out portions of the night (I thought The Blue Band was SCORCHIN'!) As it is, we're still many thousands of dollars away from paying for the 25th anniversary DVD/CD package and that's almost TWO years old! Enough of this ranting. Happy Blue Year! See yas at my annual 28th birthday party, Fri. night 5:30-9:00p at The Reverb right here in Sparkle City. BRING CAKE!...bd

USA- Wednesday, January 09, 2008 at 09:55 PM CST

I was wondering for those of us not able to be at the NYE bash if it was recorded for posterity and a cd release. Thanks.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Wednesday, January 09, 2008 at 07:53 PM CST

Hallelujah!

USA- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 05:10 PM CST

Praise Elvis, Our Lord Elvis! (rpt three times). Today is the Birthday of Our Lord Elvis. As he Circles the Skies of America with Princess Grace and Amelia Airheart, his radiance endureth forever and we are showered with his hunka hunks of burning love.
picasstro
picasstro@hotmail.com cf ia USA- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 02:31 PM CST

Jeff's NYE hat is WONDERFUL! What a great look Mr. Peterson.
Jill
St. Pete's Beach FL USA- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 09:47 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Elvis Presley, wherever you are! Long live the King!

USA- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 07:42 AM CST

You're welcome- is there a store where you can buy spare moments? If not, somebody should open one. I'd be a loyal customer.
wm
USA- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 06:48 AM CST

Thanks for using your spare moments to post the photos, webmistress! Spare moments are a precious commodity!
Schoolmarm
USA- Tuesday, January 08, 2008 at 05:29 AM CST

Had a few spare minutes, so here's a couple of thumbnails of NYE 2007. More (and BIGGER) as I have time. Click on the link below or click on the "Photos" button on the home page.
webmistress
www.theblueband.com/NYE2007/photos1.htm USA- Monday, January 07, 2008 at 10:16 PM CST

It looks like Heath is going to drive the sax book up here to Sparkle City after school on Friday and play sax with us at my birthday gig! See yas at The Reverb, Friday night, 5:30-9:00pm!...bd

USA- Monday, January 07, 2008 at 04:09 PM CST

Is anyone making the trip from Des Moines to Cedar Falls in the next 3-4 days? I left the saxophone chart book behind on New Years Eve and would love to have it back here in Sparkle City! E-mail me: hotfudge@cfu.net

USA- Sunday, January 06, 2008 at 12:44 AM CST

I'm saying a prayer for Tim right now.
cp
USA- Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 12:19 PM CST

Good vibes and well wishes please. Pinkstuff informs me that she has heard that Tim Kula, the owner of FB & Co. in Waubeek has had a stroke and is hospitalized in Cedar Rapids...bd

USA- Saturday, January 05, 2008 at 12:01 PM CST

I'm already missing bluwolf! I don't get to see you often enough. And thanks to the secret service for NOT guarding my room on #9!
Pinkstuff
USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 11:47 PM CST

aawww, Pete, I love your enthusiasm, glad to hear your mom's doin' better, it was a gas dancin' with you again...and Jill, no I didn't see David Letterman, but I can imagine....you see not having grown up with that noun/verb, it does have a odd ring to it and until last nite, seemed a bit like an adult version of "rover red rover.."
Denise
FF USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 08:47 PM CST

Congrats to all Blue Band Alums, past and present, Bob, I agree with Blue Tattoo, you do a great job organizing the New Year's Eve bashes, and the band should stay together if for no other reason than this: If the BB wasn't around, my New Years Eves would be too dull. Thanks to Ginger and Mark for helping me with my 2 great plates of food, and the two wonderful pieces of cake,etc. I feel chatty tonight because I just got off the phone with my sister and my Mom and Dad in Texas, and Mom is still in the hospital, but she feels a lot better! Maybe she will be released in a few days, but even if she isn't, she does feel a lot better than she did! Thanks for any prayers or good vibes you've sent! Now, back to New Year's Eve-I always have a great time, but this year I was having such a good time that, for once, my long johns weren't too hot, and I discovered I could have a great time even if I didn't show the Blue Band T Shirt I had on! Denise, if you think I'm cute, it takes one to know one, sweetheart... One woman accused me of following her around-I said, "No, I'm not following you around, but if you want me to, that can be arranged..." Once again, a great show, even better than last year, and, as the song says, "Any ordinary band would've given it up by now!" Thank God you're not just an ordinary band ! P. S.-Also, please notice my new e-mail if you haven't already!Not only am I using the mouse pad, I'm also busy making this computer do what I want it to do for me!
Pete Martin
petemartin1955@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 07:35 PM CST

Ms. Tattoo, thank you for making the 2 Bobs reunion possible. I had forgotten how fun it was to play those songs with Rob Bob and Nate played so great, no one missed The Babe! I hope we get the opportunity to try the reunion concept again next year (without the caucuses getting in the way) Happy Blue Year! Go Packers!...bd

USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 05:48 PM CST

What a fabulous New Year!!! I had soooo much fun! Bob, you do a great job every year pulling it all together & you never let us fans down. Thanks to you, all the very talented musicians & our one and only Pinkstuff for a great kick off into 2008. I think my cheeks and sides have finally healed from laughing so hard with the '805' gang!! I'm looking forward to more good times in 2008. Happy New Year everyone!
Blue Tattoo
USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 02:03 PM CST

Hooray for IOWA! What a great night! The process DOES work when people show up and participate. I've been a caucusing (Denise, did you see Letterman last night talking about the "caucus"? Funny.) DFLer since before I could walk (yes, that was a LONG time ago) and it IS exciting. My favorite subcaucus name (she was the only one) in the last cycle was "Undecided-US out of my uterus subcaucus". Yes, ya gotta love the DFL. Glad to read of the young people turning out to make a difference...because they CAN. There's hope...by golly, there's hope. Congratulations to Iowans for showing the rest of us how to do it correctly by inviting us in to watch them host the process. Well done.
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 08:08 AM CST

Our caucus site in Urbandale was packed. There were 303 participants, 110 of which were new registrations. Obama won 4 of the 9 delegates, Clinton 2, Edwards 2, Richardson 1. I brought my 13 year old foster son with me, and I think he found the whole process very interesting, especially when the viable groups tried to recruit the non-viable groups.
bluerusty
USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 05:10 AM CST

Say good night Billery!

USA- Friday, January 04, 2008 at 12:09 AM CST

That was really exciting! And it was very encouraging to see how many young people (I think officially it is the 17-29 age group) showed up at the caucus. Many of them looked VERY young- of course, the older I get, the younger EVERYBODY looks- and it was very cool to see several of them volunteer to serve on committees, etc. The only part I objected to was the name of one of the committees- THE COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES... sorry if you're one of these delegates, but do you think you could get the name changed to something that sounds less like government bureaucracy?
cp
USA- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:54 PM CST

I just got over a bad case of the caucuses, ha! why does this word sound like a medical malady? I did actually just get in and it wasn't so bad : ) glad to hear it bd, so did I, that is, vote for Edwards (I saw both he and his wife in the last week on separate occassions and he has the zeal to take on corporate control of Washington and almost as important, he's electable) ok...on to really important things...I spoke with our PR gal organizing my hospital's fund-raiser on Feb. 16 here at our brand new convention center.. she said there will be a link soon on the calendar page for tix in advance, etc. I really hope many of you can make it down here that evening, stay over, I'll invite you all over for sunday brunch, show you around town, where the meditators roam or whatever..please mark your calendars, saturday after V-Day!
Denise
FF USA- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 09:04 PM CST

changed my mind again, now it's Edwards. Could change again before I walk to the car! It's participation democracy! How fun!! Get out there and vote for SOMEbody!! bd

USA- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 05:35 PM CST

While I can empathize with the ideal of limited government, it has in the past proved to be dangerous for women, children and others without physical power. It IS indeed a fine ideal; I just want the same opportunities, rights and protections that strong people have. Glad you're okay with the Dems, because I think this is their (our) year! I will follow my tradition and submit a resolution for an Equal Rights Amendment at my caucus tonight. Peace & Love
LouDallas
Women's Country- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 04:35 PM CST

Since I'm ok with virtually ANY of the Democrats, I've decided to caucus for Ron Paul (the Libertarian in Republican clothes). Congressman/Doctor Paul is as close to the BIG time as we Libertarians have ever gotten! I can't abandon my principles now! If you want someone to appoint judges that will support LIMITED government in your lives, Ron Paul is the guy! Have fun Democrats, it should be a very interesting night...dorr

USA- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 03:26 PM CST

You're so right about the SCOTUS! According to the LA Times, Bush has appointed nearly 300 judges to the federal courts. We'll feel the effects of that for years!
Mart
Iowa City USA- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 02:11 PM CST

For any of you tempted to elect another Republican to the White House, I'll repeat the same two cautionary words I've been sayin' for years: Supreme Court. I also believe the Repubs are dancing frighteningly close to turning the USA into a theocracy and that religion belongs in the home and church, not in government. I watch the news and see from time to time mobs of people in other countries fomenting violence for various reasons, and I notice that they're generally all men. While I believe the men in my life are wonderful people, I think the men in charge of things have totally screwed things up and that it's time for a woman to take charge. That's why I am caucusing for Hillary Rodham Clinton. My father, who has become more and more right-wing Republican as the years have passed, predicts that the first woman president will be a Republican. Let's prove him wrong by going to the Democratic caucus (the true party of equality for women, not the party which cynically trots out women spokespersons when it's politically expedient) and start Hillary down the road to making history!
LouiseDallas
Women's Country- Thursday, January 03, 2008 at 01:25 PM CST

Caucus decision time. Actually, I like almost all the Democrats. Were I to go to their caucus, my three preferences, in order, would be Joe Biden, John Edwards, Barack Obama. I'm just not comfortable with another 4 years of a Republican. (especially the politically expedient Mr. Romney, or Mr. Giuliani, who is not even favored by his own kids. What does THAT say?) As you know, I'm a Libertarian. So is Ron Paul, who's dressed up in the Republican cloth. What a dilemma! What'r' YOU gonna do? (which reminds me of the old joke: How many Producers does it take to make a decision? Answer: I don't know, what do you think?) Iowans-it's our only chance to have ANY influence on national politics. Go out and participate whomever you choose!...bd

USA- Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 07:54 PM CST

Thanks Bob-Great to see everyone. Glad to be a part of the show, catch up with the cats, and party. Happy to be in the distinguished alumni. I have an idea what it takes to put on something like this and I appreciate all the hard work. Extra special thanks to Pinkstuff and the '805' gang. Not exactly sure how, but I know I made it back to my room cause I woke up there........and,... Thanks to the secret service for guarding my room on the 10th floor! Happy New Year to all and a quick recovery... Barack and Roll! DJ
Dan DJ Johnson
Johnsongs1@aol.com USA- Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at 03:20 PM CST

Denise... You're in luck I have not a clue what you're talking about! The celebrations seem to get more special to me every year. Thanks Bob, for taking a chance on me. And like I said last night, thanks for always laughing harder than you have to!
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 11:18 PM CST

I'm so grateful I got to be a part of the end of 2007 with the Blue family!!! Special thanks to Bob and all of you on stage and to Phil for making the band sound the best ever!!! It was great ringing in the new year with so many Blue friends! And thanks, Lucinda, for making me feel so at home. . . .
karen
USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 10:51 PM CST

when are you ordering the V necks???
bb2
- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 10:05 PM CST

Safe and sound!!! What a great time, thats the first time I've been out on NYE in over 20 years and it was well worth it! You IOWIANS ROCK! From the people bonding in the smokers lounge to the hallways of fun and every stage and corner of the Hotel Fort Des Moines it was a magical place to be. I hope Bob is smiling now because he pulled off another great NYE!!! NI NI Happy 2008! (I'm so glad the snow slowed my progress so I did not see the fighting ILLINI lose so well)
BB2
takinAplanenexttime@theroaddoesntexist.d Peoria IL USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 10:01 PM CST

What a night, what a band, what a great show format, what a band. Four guitars, three horns, two drummers, plus Bob and Sam and Cindy, plus that sound guy, Phil you gotta be the best, what a band. Matt Woods and also the Tornados were awsome as well. We thought it was the best show format of all at the Fort DM that we have seen, and we've seen them all. Lucinda, Denise, nice to see you both again, it's been a long winter but the Fort was sure hot last night. Good job Bob.
gary
Red Rock Ia USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 07:03 PM CST

too much fun last nite! it was such a gas to share NYE with you all, my extended Blue Family..Lucinda, thanks!! Cheryl, please email me, Bluwolf, now I have a face to put with that alias : ) BB2, you rocked! Pinkstuff, I hope you know I was just kidding, Pete, you are cute as ever and last but not least, BB men et al, thanks for a really fantastic nite!
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 06:57 PM CST

Sounds like you all had a blast last night, sorry I missed it. Things came up and I hated not going, because it has happen to me for the last few years! Oh well, 2008 came anyway and I get to go back to work tomorrow.
Connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 06:38 PM CST

LAST NIGHT... great music... great party with good friends... TODAY... excellent photos, gb... head hurts... must find ibuprofen...
cp
USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 03:57 PM CST

What a fun night NYE '07 was. It was an incredible experience to be part of the star studded line up on stage. I don't know if I had more fun being a drummer or a photographer. I enjoyed seeing all the performers at all the venues. Anyway, a big thanks to the Blue Band for letting me be a part of a wonderful night of fun, friends and music.
GB
www.ddbphoto.com/12-31-07/findex.html USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 02:51 PM CST

Happy New Year, everyone! Thank you for all the fun the past two days in DM. It was great to see so many of you. BB2, was that kleenex or v necks? ;-) BTW, Tom Vilsack is our former governor and Chet Culver is the present governor. Have a great 2008!
Sheryl
USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 02:31 PM CST

Happy New Year! It was great seeing so many friends and hearing such wonderful music tonight. Of coarse, that is expected with such talented musicians and vocalists. BB2 you were fabulous. Thanks everyone,
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, January 01, 2008 at 03:14 AM CST

OH my I got to sing with the BlueBand and be 10 feet away from Bill and Hill!! What a night!! I came down to the smoking lounge and Bill was walking right towards me but mamma said to stay away from those kinda guys so I skirted to the smokers lounge and alerted the nicotine filled folks then sat back and watched what I've seen on TV for the last month!!! Gotta stay cool for the next set!!! Hope everyone who isnt here is having a great new years eve!!! We sure are.
BB2
Des Moines HOTEL FORT IA USA- Monday, December 31, 2007 at 11:00 PM CST

I fell asleep and didn't get to meet Hillary yesterday....but I just met Pinkstuff so that makes up for it! 3 hours till the last rehersal before the big show...if I were smart I'd be nervous...must be the non smoking drug I'm takin I just feel kinda numb. Wish me luck!!!
BB2
Des Moines IA USA- Monday, December 31, 2007 at 01:27 PM CST

NEWS FLASH!!! You can get entry to the ballroom at the Hotel Fort Des Moines AND Chequers Lounge for only $25- you only give up the food buffet and the Brew Pub party. Let me rephrase that- CHEAP TICKETS TO THE NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION AT THE HOTEL FORT DES MOINES- ONLY TWENTY FIVE BUCKS!!
webmistress
USA- Monday, December 31, 2007 at 12:37 PM CST

I'm interested in the R&R 'breaking wind' jackets. Please forward info on design, colors, remaining sizes available and/or $? Out with the cold, in with the blues.
Ruby
marilbodi@aol.com www.bodinespianos.com Mpls Mn USA- Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 02:47 PM CST

At a past job, my supervisor Jim would visit his dad in the nursing home. Lately the home has been handing out cheese sticks for afternoon snacks. JIm made the mistake of opening one for a resident in front of several other residents- now he's mobbed by the residents as soon as he walks in the door- "Please open my string cheese!!!" What a cruel thing to do to a population that has a lot of problems with arthritis and hand tremors- give them packages of food they can't open.
cp
USA- Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 11:08 AM CST

Bob, After reading the Blue Note, I think it's a great idea to redo the packaging for cheese sticks.