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Whoa, three gigs in a row where a $50 bill turned up in the tip jar! Too bad we don't have another gig for a couple of weeks! Thank you, generous Blue People! bd

USA- Sunday, March 14, 2010 at 04:15 AM CDT

So it was Mark Twain that said "everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it"! Well, The Twisted Parrot is DOING something about it! I love playing outside, even if it's in a tent, but I really dislike the combination of wet and cold. The weather for Saturday is predicted to be rainy with a high (if we're lucky) in the low 40s. So I was not disappointed when The Parrot decided to move this week's St. Paddy's weekend celebration inside. Warm/dry always trumps wet/cold in my book! So see ya at the Twisted Parrot, 6500 Hickman Rd in the Des Moines suburb of Windsor Heights, Saturday night, same (geezer gig) hours: 7-11pm. Wear green, drink green beer, go green, pee green, pea green, spend some green (the whole world is going green) (remember, green ain't nothin' but a little yellow and a whole lotta BLUE!) Bring shamrock CAKE!...bd

USA- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 11:36 PM CDT

Yesterday I stopped in a new (to me) record store (yes, actual vinyl) on Euclid Ave. in Des Moines called Red Rooster Records. They had a copy of the first Blue Band album; Is My Face Blue? for $8. As I remember, we sold those things for $5 when it came out in 1982! bd

USA- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 09:46 PM CDT

So glad I was able to get the "meet and greet" tickets for the Moody Blues!!
Marianna
USA- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 07:08 PM CDT

Apparently the "unscheduled Maintenance" is finished and this page has been (almost) restored to it's original form. SO, read this page soon, cuz we're gonna start all over (spring cleaning) very soon. bd

USA- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 02:19 PM CDT

False start on the fresh start?
Jill
Minneapolis MN USA- Friday, March 12, 2010 at 02:07 PM CDT

Just got a last minute invitation to be part of the IPTV fundraising team TONIGHT during their airing of The Moody Blues show, starting at 6:30p! Tickets to the Moody's show in Des Moines later this year available for certain pledge levels! Tune in, turn on, CALL IN A PLEDGE! bd

USA- Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at 11:51 AM CDT

Someone saw a great jazz show just east of the French Quater tonight. Sorry to miss IPTV though. Oh the sacrafices of vacation.

USA- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 10:31 PM CDT

A new edition of Not Quite Ready For Prime Time Players? Hope you can join me on IPTV tonight 10-mid for the 40th Anniversary of Rounder Records special. And a pledge of support for IPTV programming would make it more special! bd

USA- Monday, March 08, 2010 at 11:52 AM CDT

Holy Shamoly! A band could get used to this in a hurry! ANOTHER $50 bill shows up at the bottom of the tip jar! That's almost $10 a piece, TWICE! Thank you generous anonymous Blue People! This was just a fantastic weekend with some spectacular players on the bandstand! Great fun in my hometowns! Thankyou, thankyouverymuch! I needed that...bd

USA- Sunday, March 07, 2010 at 04:15 AM CDT

Having a great time at RME! And Jim Foster brought wedding CAKE!
cd, sp, & sn
USA- Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 11:22 PM CDT

Whoa, this is just like the Salvation Army finding a gold coin in the bell ringer's pot! Someone put a $50 bill in the tip jar last night!! Thank you anonymous Blue Person for your generosity! See yas in a few hours in the Redstone Room at the River Music Experience, 2nd & Main, Davenport. Showtime is 9pm. bd

USA- Saturday, March 06, 2010 at 02:31 PM CDT

p.s. - PANTHERS WIN!!!
carolyn
USA- Friday, March 05, 2010 at 02:02 PM CDT

Hope to see you all at the Hub tonight!
Carolyn
USA- Friday, March 05, 2010 at 06:59 AM CDT

Whoa, after doin' a whole lotta nothin', I get to do my thing this next week! Fri. 6-9pm, the Geezzer Gig at the Hub, 4th & Main, Sparkle City; Sat. 9-midnight(ish) at the RME Redstone Room, Davenport; and (NEW) Monday, co-hosting the 40th Anniversary of Rounder Records Special on Iowa Public TV. BE THERE!! bd

USA- Thursday, March 04, 2010 at 12:01 PM CDT

Take us with you next time! Enjoy your vacation! bd

USA- Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 01:22 AM CDT

It is nice and clear and 50's here in NOLA. Try as hard as we could and could not find as good of music as the Blue Band. We will just have to keep looking.
Camper and Company
USA- Sunday, February 28, 2010 at 12:39 AM CDT

Thanks for the good wishes everyone. I decided this morning where to have the surgery done with the preopp examination to be on March 16. I will have the surgery done as quickly as possible after that, I virtually have lost the vision in my right eye very quickly, on the 20/20 scale my right eye is 250 right now with no vision in it at all. My insurance is not the best so this is going to be very expensive out of pocket.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 01:37 PM CDT

Tuesday I had cataract surgery on my right eye and the left one will be done March 9. The difference is amazing already --- I now realize I need inside painting to be done :) I don't know the cost but insurance will cover a significant part of it. I'm hoping to be able to drive at night now. Good luck to you Roger!
Marianna
USA- Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 07:38 AM CDT

Good luck, Roger. Hope to see you soon! ;0)
sp
USA- Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 05:37 AM CDT

sending prayers your way, Roger.
cd
USA- Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 09:04 PM CDT

A year ago when having my annual eye exam I discovered I had a catarac in my right eye and one starting in my left. My vision in my right is no longer clear because of the advancement in just one year and the left is all I can see with with any clarity. Needless to say the surgery on the right needs to be done fairly quickly withn the left to follow about two weeks later. I'm trying to get as much info as possible about the cost, but I need to get this taken care of as quickly regardless. It sounds like it will cost an arm and a leg though, I talked with my insurance company yesterday and unfortunately they won't be paying nearly as much as I hoped. I let you know when the surgery is scheduled.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at 06:20 PM CDT

WooHoo! Another "last minute" gig! And it's the first outdoor gig (in a heated tent) of the season! Our third year in a row as part of the Twisted Parrot's St. Patty's Day weekend. See yas there (on Hickman in Des Moines) Sat. Mar. 13!! bd

USA- Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 09:03 PM CDT

These days it doesn't even seem like you're sick UNTIL you stop popping the sinus and cold tabs.
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 06:27 PM CDT

Get well soon, P.S.!
cd
USA- Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 06:17 PM CDT

Get well soon, it's always a better gig when you're there! bd

USA- Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 12:28 AM CDT

The cold symptoms I thought were coming on over the weekend have taken hold and settled in. I don't get sick often, but glad not to have passed it on to the Indie and BB gang.
Pinkstuff
USA- Monday, February 22, 2010 at 11:40 PM CDT

So, I should have said the Independence contingent WAS there, right? whichever- there were a lot of Indee people there!
me again
USA- Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 09:28 PM CDT

It was GREAT fun at the Bourre Lounge! Didn't see a lot of Blue regulars, but the weather forecast may have spooked a few. The Blue Independence contingent were there in force, though! Woo hoo!
cd
USA- Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 09:26 PM CDT

I had a fun time last night at Roux Orleans in Waterloo. I hope we get to play there again soon and I hope more of the Blue family comes out.
sp
USA- Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 05:16 PM CDT

I wanted to wish Nate a Happy early Birthday. It's snowing again and I was lucky to get back to the farm, I don't get out much now! Hope everyone is Great!
Connie
North English USA- Friday, February 19, 2010 at 08:39 PM CDT

(kind of a) Last minute gig! Saturday Mar. 6 at the Redstone Room in the River Music Experience, 2nd & Main, downtown Davenport! (my old hometown, home of the D-town Central BLUE Devils!) doors open at 8p, showtime at 9p. Please help spread the word! But before that, see yas THIS Sat., Feb. 20 at the Reux Orleans Restaurant's Bourre Lounge in downtown Waterloo. A New Orleans theme place at Mardi Gras time! Bring yer zydeco tie and rub it! bd

USA- Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 12:45 PM CDT

RIP Dale Hawkins, the man who wrote and originally did Suzie-Q, passing from colon cancer on Valentine's Day. bd

USA- Monday, February 15, 2010 at 12:38 PM CDT

Happy Valentines Day, everybody!
cd
USA- Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 12:16 PM CDT

Happy Valentine's Day to all our Blue Friends and Family!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Sunday, February 14, 2010 at 11:53 AM CDT

It's a great pic! I got such a laugh that night when Bob showed me he was rockin' the Chucks!
Pinkstuff
USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:54 PM CDT

Since I was a little busy New Year's Eve, my good friend Molly Wade took the band photo that is on the homepage. I think it turned out great!
webmistress
www.mollywadephotography.com USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 01:27 PM CDT

I got my gig only ticket. Hooray! I think its concert only becasue they needed to have a meal count earlier to order the food.
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:25 PM CDT

Breaking News about Sat gig. You can purchase just the concert tickets for $26.50. It starts at 8:oo in the City Auditorium. I held off purchasing my ticket because the schools in Ames have had a lot of illness. I clarified this info with The Octagon Shop. I am hoping the birthday note is gone because it never shows on my screen. Happy Birthday Sue! Have a great day,
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:21 AM CDT

Ditto on the photo. I have been remiss in telling the band members and others about 2 gems on Ames' Main Street. Cafe Diem (open til 10:30 Sat) and Chocolaterie Stam (til 8:00)are both great coffee places. They are across the street from each other and about 7 blocks from City Auditorium. If you need chocolate for a special Valentine Choc Stam is so worth visiting to see the beautiful displays and decor. The Octagon itself is also close on corner of 5th Street and Douglas. CP and Sheryl could peek in before 5. Happy Birthday Sue! Have a great day,
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:14 AM CDT

Like the new band picture !
bluerusty
urbandale ia USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 06:30 AM CDT

Still time to get a ticket for the Luv 'n' Art fundraiser in Ames on Saturday. Call Eye Works in Ames at 515-232-4003. See yas at the City Auditorium, showtime is 8pm. bd

USA- Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 12:01 AM CDT

Thanks for all the Birthday wishes. Had a great birthday starting @ the Hub last Friday!
Sue
Marion IA USA- Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at 09:08 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Sue! I still owe you a birthday beverage ;-)
Carolyn
USA- Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 09:51 PM CDT

Hope yer enjoying your birthday, Sue! bd

USA- Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 12:22 PM CDT

Happy Birthday Sue Happy Birthday Sue! Have a great day,
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 08:34 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Sue! Enjoy your day!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Tuesday, February 09, 2010 at 07:32 AM CDT

Thanks for helping spread the True Blue word, Pete! bd

USA- Monday, February 08, 2010 at 09:08 PM CDT

What fun, so glad to see you all on Friday.
Camper
USA- Monday, February 08, 2010 at 08:28 PM CDT

Dear Bob, I'm off work today because of the weather here in Des Moines,(Tuesday looks iffy, too,) and guess what? I was just interviewed over the phone by Mr. Tyler Harris, a sophomore journalism student at the U. of I. A couple of years ago, Pat Hazell put my name down on his web-site as a "long-time fan," and Mr. Harris wanted to know what I thought of Pat Hazell. While singing Pat's praises, I also reminded Mr. Harris that you, Jeff, Steve, et. al., were all worth listening to. I told Mr. Harris, "If you want to hear some good R & B, don't forget the Blue Band!" It's all for a paper Mr. Harris is writing. He said he'd e-mail me a cpy when he's done writing it. I wonder how he got my phone number? I hope it's not on Google-
Pete Martin
PeteMarti1955 Des Moines Io USA- Monday, February 08, 2010 at 04:49 PM CDT

Let the construction begin! CF Utilities are digging a HUGE hole in the yard in order to move my gas meter so the house expansion/remodeling can begin! My wife may actually live in my house before the 4th of July! Let the garment throwing begin! bd

USA- Monday, February 08, 2010 at 09:36 AM CDT

Please don't tell my wife about the garment throwing!...Elvis

USA- Saturday, February 06, 2010 at 09:49 AM CDT

I had a blast at the Hub last night! Some regulars were missing, but Camper showed up! It was great dancing with all of you. I even got to throw a garment at Elvis ;-)
cd
USA- Saturday, February 06, 2010 at 09:34 AM CDT

See yas at The Hub in a few hours! bd

USA- Friday, February 05, 2010 at 01:29 PM CDT

Thanks for the Birthday wishes, very sweet. I have moved and that is why I haven't seen much of you lately, maybe not a smart move then huh?? I listen to the CD's but it isn't the same, once the weather is better, I'll see ya!
Connie
North English USA- Friday, February 05, 2010 at 08:34 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Connie.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 05:21 PM CDT

Connie, Happy Birthday!
cd
USA- Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 06:47 AM CDT

Happy Birthday Connie! I hope you have a terrific day.
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, February 04, 2010 at 12:00 AM CDT

I'm calling my friend Big Daddy Kain, the biggest, most aware, 78rpm collector that I know. Expect a call or email from him soon! Bob Dorr

USA- Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 09:18 PM CDT

my father's estate has a huge collection of very old 78's and older shellac recordings. some maybe priceless stuff - originals that may not have been transfered to other media. we also have old players that will play them. Just want to know if you or anyone you might know would be interested in this collection. Going to someone who might appreciate it - or going to trash. price is right. let me know. rvickez1@q.com
Ray
rvickez1@q.com cedar rapids ia USA- Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 07:32 PM CDT

I can't believe I spelled my name wrong. GJOVIG. doh!
Roger
USA- Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 06:50 PM CDT

Lucinda, what is the easiest way to get to the auditorium in Ames where the gig is next Saturday, coming from Des Moines? Is there a cost to attend either of the parts of this event? Thank you for any info.
Roger Govig
rlgovig@aol.com USA- Tuesday, February 02, 2010 at 06:49 PM CDT

Whoa, here's something I haven't said in quite awhile: IT'S GIG WEEK! The month of celebrations (wedding/retirement/birthday) is finished. Coffee break over! Back to the bandstand. I am SO looking forward to getting back in the Blue groove! See yas at The Hub, 4th & Main, Sparkle City USA, Friday, 6-9pm! Oh yeah, baby...bd

USA- Monday, February 01, 2010 at 04:37 PM CDT

Thanks! It was a fabulous night. So much fun, thanks to friends and family.
cd
USA- Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 10:11 AM CDT

NIce wedding picture in the Courier this morning. What a wonderful night that was!
sp
USA- Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 09:06 AM CDT

Only 6 more days until the gig at The Hub. Yahoo!

USA- Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 07:50 AM CDT

Me too.
sp
USA- Friday, January 29, 2010 at 04:37 PM CDT

I'm hoping to be at the Love'n'Arts benefit.
cd
USA- Friday, January 29, 2010 at 09:24 AM CDT

I just spoke to Heather from the Octagon. Yes, you play at the City Auditorium and hooray there will be a dance floor!!! We will have to behave though because the Police Station is in the same building. There is a big parking lot on the west side of the building and probably from where you load. Thanks CD and will you lovely band wives be coming?
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 10:58 AM CDT

More info on Love'n'Art benefit: http://www.octagonarts.org/ http://www.visitames.com/events/EventDetail.aspx?ID=3518
Carolyn
USA- Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 07:09 AM CDT

I'm hoping to check out the scene sometime next week, but I think you know more about it than I do! Where do we play and when do we play it? bd

USA- Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 01:18 AM CDT

I am confused. If the Feb 13 gig is being held in the City Auditorium will I be allowed to dance in the aisles? I think I'll call the Octagon Thursday because their poster says a buffet is included earlier with my ticket at Scheman and then I'd need to drive to the auditorium for your 'concert'.
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 12:33 AM CDT

For some odd reason, I seem to have been eliminated from the IPR loop, so this info is second hand, I hope it's accurate. Greg had diabetes for some time, and in the past year or so had developed foot ulcers. In the past months the infection began to spread, and eventually reached his heart. He had been hospitalized at Sartori Hospital in Cedar Falls, but had been home recently under the care of a home health aide, and over the weekend had been taken to Iowa City, where he passed away last night in the hospital. I am very saddened and more than a little irritated that I found not, not by someone at IPR giving me the news, but by a call from the Waterloo Courier wanting a comment...bd

USA- Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 02:58 PM CDT

altho' Greg worked early mornings and I worked late nights and we consequently had little contact, in recent years when he worked later mornings, I got to know him very well. As the early producer of the IPR talk shows, he gave me the opportunity to host some of those talk shows, for which I will always be grateful. He was a fabulous talk show host because he was interested in everything and had a manner that made it easy to talk to. This is a very big loss for IPR and the (formerly known as) KUNI staff. All of us will miss him. dorr

USA- Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 11:57 AM CDT

ahhh, so sad. so young. RIP Greg Shanley.
deb
galena USA- Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM CDT

I heard this the other day from no less of a philosopher than Mike Ditka! "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That's why they call it the present!" Continue to give the present by making a positive difference today! bd

USA- Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at 09:04 PM CDT

well things change A LOT in 11 months (don't they?!) and I'm still hoping that IPR will see the audience building potential in doing live shows, but after 35 of the last 37 Xmas Eve's on the radio, I think it might be time to give that show a rest. bd

USA- Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 11:24 AM CDT

Bob, does this directive from IPR mean you'll be spending next Christmas Eve with your wife?
cd
USA- Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 06:22 AM CDT

Dear Bob and Carolyn, Just got your thank you notes on Tuesday, thanks very much! I have at least 2 more gifts for you in mind this year, but they are nothing you need right now. You and I should compare notes someday. My apt. building has leaked water into my bedroom thru the lightfixture once on Jan.3rd and twice on Jan. 9th. The weather is at fault, not me. Hope you have a better day today. You are one of the best employees KUNI has ever had, and is everlikely to have, and they should trust you with your own key after 38+ years!-
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines Ia USA- Thursday, January 21, 2010 at 12:19 AM CDT

well I am having A DAY. Just got back from the oral surgeon doing a "modified root amputation" to find water dripping from an ice dam (damn) in the house that I'm advertising OPEN HOUSE this weekend, then found out that IPR management is "apprehensive" about giving me a key to the building (a key that I've had for the last 30 years) so that I can do LIVE Backtracks shows, meaning I have to put a show together and record it with all the voicings for THIS SATURDAY, while these 4 stitches are in my mouth! Oh well, at least I get to spend Saturday night with MY WIFE! If you want requests on this week's show, you'll need to post 'em here or email: hotfudge@cfu.net, but get 'em to me soon...bd

USA- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at 11:13 PM CDT

well, no, Backtracks is only heard one time, Sat. 7-10pm, (this week-Jan. 23-A LIVE SHOW!) With the new "streamed audio licensing rules" in place, there would be an extra fee that is due for any podcast music shows. IPR cannot currently afford that fee, so there are no podcasts of ANY music shows on the IPR website. As for writing a book, if it takes me HOURS to write the little weekly Blue Note, I can't imagine how long it would take me write a book, let alone find a publisher, so at the moment, the Blue Note is going to have to be the sum total of my writings. bd

USA- Monday, January 18, 2010 at 10:46 AM CDT

Dear Bob, I overheard your "exit interview" via the Web a few days ago, and it was quite entertaining-Have you given any thought to my suggestion of someday writing a book?-I wasn't able to catch Backtracks last night-I went to see Amy Adams in Leap Year-I recomend it- Is Backtracks still played on Tuesday mornings at KUNI? or where can I catch past programs ? Thanks!
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines Io USA- Sunday, January 17, 2010 at 09:40 PM CDT

One of the original Bobs,when it was 3 Bobs and a Babe,was Bob Cook. Bob Cook's main partner,and a Des Moines area entertainer,was Brent Webster. I'm pretty sure Brent Webster was a member of the band that recorded that Paxton tune up in Minneapolis.
Robbob
dm ia USA- Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 09:59 AM CDT

What a great story! I'll be doing Backtracks LIVE a week from tomorrow (1/23) shall I expect to be playing something by Alex Harvey?! bd

USA- Friday, January 15, 2010 at 10:31 AM CDT

Bob Years ago at Pete n Tillies in CR I cornered you to try to figure out a song that had haunted me for years from Beaker Street on KAAY. You could not tell me the artist, but you recalled the song and told me it was a cover of Tom Paxton's "Cindy's Crying" You guys were giving out one of those flimsy discs and I wrote it down, but next day the only thing I could read from my writing was Paxton. I asked all the people over the years who recalled Beaker Street (including former radio guys) and they all told me with conviction the song I was thinking of was "Baker Street" by Gerry Rafffferrety or what ever. I KNEW it was not that. Along come the Internet. And a few years after that BEAKER STREET on the INTERNET. So I send our old buddy Clyde Clifford my clues and he says, yes, they played that song a lot but it was a cover by regional band Deep River Reunion. Oh, all the searches that followed. Then ... YOUTUBE. (I might add I was too cheap to pay $40 for a Tom Paxton CD just for that song especially I after I bought one that I thought was close enuff for rock n roll, but I mixed up Cindy with some other chick name) and I found a version of some folkies singing the song but still not the HOLY GRAIL of tunes I was looking for. Last week I found this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syu1EhiXkxU So So happy. And might not have known where to look without your help those many years ago. I was dwellilng on sending you this earlier today and when I got off work "Too Many Cold Nights" was on KUNI. Karma? Kismet? Are they the same? Thanks, Bob, and thanks for all these years on the radidio and in . er, the venues. Hope your "retirement" is going well Terry Coyle Monticello guy transplanted to CR who always requests Sensational Alex Harvey Band music on your live Back Tracks
Nat
seppomarx@yahoo.com Cedar Rapids IA USA- Friday, January 15, 2010 at 02:07 AM CDT

Everyone at the NYE bash had a great time, Joe Price told me he swore he needed an ambulance the next morning!
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 10:58 PM CDT

if you're like me and you missed Bob's interview because you were at work, you can listen to it at http://iowapublicradio.org/programSpecific.php?typeId=35
carolyn
USA- Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 05:00 PM CDT

My "exit interview", today (Wednesday) noon-1pm on Iowa Public Radio's Exchange. Join in the conversation. Listen anywhere on the planet at www.iowapublicradio.org BD

USA- Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 10:19 AM CDT

Had to pass on your horoscope for today: Long distance communication becomes a theme in 2010. As you become more attentive to others, you also grow more excitable. This can work in your advantage when you begin any new project that requires investment of personal attention and effort. So unless this dentist is out of town...it sounds like your 2010 is going to be awesome! Happy Birthday!
Pinkstuff
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 09:49 PM CDT

Happy BD... BD
Jay Ian
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 08:25 PM CDT

Yay! Now I know EXACTLY where I will be celebrating my first wedding anniversary!
cd
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 05:43 PM CDT

The dental visit was more "hmmm, we're gonna have to send you to ANOTHER specialist"! Had I followed my mother's advice to brush after every meal, I wouldn't be in this predicament! Where is that CAKE?! bd

USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 03:59 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Bob. I hope the cake is very tasty since you may not be eating solids after the dental visit.
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 03:50 PM CDT

Best birthday present (so far): we've been invited back to the Hilton Garden Inn for New Year's Eve, 2010! bd

USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 03:49 PM CDT

Apparently I screwed up the link in the "URL box but, you can copy and paste the link into your browser. Make sure you copy all of it. http://www.cedarfallstimes.com/storyDisplay.aspx?sid=news&fid=cft20100111-40553.xml
Phil
Cedar Falls USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:41 PM CDT

Here's a link to an article on the wedding re-enactment from the Cedar Falls Times http://www.cedarfallstimes.com/storyDisplay.aspx?sid=news&fid=cft20100111-40553.xml

www.cedarfallstimes.com/storyDisplay.aspx?sid=news USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 12:37 PM CDT

uh, yeah, it's my birthday! I think I'll celebrate by going to the dentist so he can try (for the 4th time) to figure out what has gone wrong with that root canal job that was done LAST MARCH!! Thank you for the well wishes, I'll try and talk to you after the novocaine and drilling wears off!

USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 10:21 AM CDT

Happy BD-bd
bb
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 09:20 AM CDT

Happy B-Day bd! it's you day so do whatever the heck you wanna, enjoy it to the max!
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 07:55 AM CDT

Happy Birthday bd !
bluerusty
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 07:31 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Mr. Dorr!
Mrs. Dorr
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 06:45 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Bob!
Bluwolf and the Wizard
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 06:24 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Bob. Have a wonderful day!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 05:28 AM CDT

Happy birthday Bob. Retirement,a New Year,a wedding and now a birthday. Have you got one last celebration in you? Have a great day.
terry
ottumwa USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 04:27 AM CDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Bob!!! I know you'll have a wonderful day and a fantastic year with your new bride by your side! Thanks to you both and the band too for such a sweet ringing in of the new decade! It's too late to stop now . . .
Karen
Davenport USA- Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 02:01 AM CDT

Last night was great fun. Lucky me. I didn't have to drive either thanks to Craig and Diane. It was terrific to see Camper again as well as other blue friends. It's going to take a little while to remember that CD, formally known as CP, is really Carolyn because CD are also my initials to my siblings and others. I am glad to share the monogram because Carolyn and Bob radiate such happiness especially when dancing.
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 07:02 PM CDT

I know! And your dance partner only gets taken away every now and then ;-)
cd
USA- Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 11:02 AM CDT

You lucky girl! (I mean the getting to see some of us so much in the last few weeks part.) ;0)
sp
USA- Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 10:44 AM CDT

It was a really cold ride to and from the Mill, but it was great fun to be there, and to see people I haven't seen for a while- also some people that I've seen at least three times in two weeks! I even got to dance with my husband again!
cd
USA- Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 10:30 AM CDT

Praise the apostle Picasstro! Maybe next month at The Hub for a gospel reading of Elvis In Paraguay?! bd

USA- Saturday, January 09, 2010 at 12:28 PM CDT

Having spent the Holy of Holies, sequestered, celebrating the Birth of Our Lord Elvis, I have returned to world of the living, ie. "Wayne's World, Newton" to "Praise Elvis, Our Lord Elvis!Praise ELvis, Our Lord Elvis! Praise Elvis, Our Lor d'Elvis!!!"(rpt. ten times). Remember, "...after the Eleventh Elvis...shalt come the Twelvis." - Book of E
picasstro
picasstro@HOTMAIL.COM CF Ia USA- Saturday, January 09, 2010 at 11:13 AM CDT

So, on our first anniversary we can call it our 12th? Figure that one out, Mr. Numbers!
Carolyn
USA- Saturday, January 09, 2010 at 08:58 AM CDT

I still think we should at least get half credit on our anniversary number! bd

USA- Saturday, January 09, 2010 at 01:56 AM CDT

Sounds good Diane. I sent you an email.
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, January 09, 2010 at 12:27 AM CDT

Bob's been the real deal for me for 22 years!
Carolyn
USA- Friday, January 08, 2010 at 10:46 PM CDT

We're thinking we'll make the trip to Iowa City Saturday for the show at the Mill. Lucinda -- want to come with us? D C & S
Diane C.
corsondc@midiowa.net Ames IA USA- Friday, January 08, 2010 at 09:07 PM CDT

Bob, Congrats there, my friend, for a sweet move. Wish I could have been there for the big New Year's event. I watched the vid and you two look immensely happy. Carolyn, he really is the real deal! Best to you both! TW
Blue bike in Utah
twagner@xmission.com Salt Lake City UT USA- Friday, January 08, 2010 at 04:46 PM CDT

I'm hoping my back allows me to shovel out enough space to get the band truck out of my alley so I can sing Elvis In Paraguay tonight for the King's birthday. Thankyou, thankyouverymuch...bd

USA- Friday, January 08, 2010 at 01:23 PM CDT

I must be a geezer I'm taking a nap before the early show tonight. But I've gotten up at 3:30 am the last couple of mornings because of the snow. I'm hoping we can hear "Elvis In Paraguay" tonight to celebrate the Big E's bday.
Pinkstuff
USA- Friday, January 08, 2010 at 01:02 PM CDT

Terrific video. Carolyn looked just as lovely and Bob every bit as happy as at the earlier ceremony. Sheryl, Jeff and John looked good too, even though I caught just a glimpse. Understandably what was missing was Heath's fantastic "At Last".
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 11:24 PM CDT

I really enjoyed getting to see the second wedding video (is there one anywhere of the NYE one?)It was really lovely, you did a really good thing for your parents, their friends and others not able to get to DM...why not two, twice as nice and more cake, too!
Denise
FF USA- Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 11:01 PM CDT

When we told my mom we were going to get married in Des Moines right after midnight, she said "I can't stay up until midnight!" So we decided to get married a second time in Cedar Falls- at 7:00 p.m.- so my family could witness the occasion. If you go to YouTube and search for "Bob Dorr Carolyn Prins" you'll see a video that the reporter from our small town newspaper made of the occasion.
Carolyn
USA- Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 10:27 PM CDT

It's coming down faster than Mike and the neighbor guy can push and move it. If not CF Fri. I'm hoping it will be safe for all of us to get to IC.
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, January 07, 2010 at 02:57 PM CDT

I'd love to purchase a t-shirt. I want to be at the Hub Friday cause it's such a great place and I love your music. I just don't think the weather makes traveling over an hour safe. But I'll be Twisting in spirit.
Lucinda
USA- Wednesday, January 06, 2010 at 10:08 AM CDT

Steve Campbell came up with such a cool design for that wedding shirt that Carolyn and I have decided to try and sell those shirts through the 2010 season with any profits to be given to a charity or non-profit. As soon as we pay some wedding bills, we'll get on ordering some of those. Thank you for being part of that really fun night. Been there, done that, GET THE T-SHIRT!! bd

USA- Tuesday, January 05, 2010 at 01:53 AM CDT

Congratulations Bob and Carolyn! Rod and I had a great time as we always do at any event with the Blue Band, but this was special. Neither of you needed rings to express your love for each other, your smiles gave it away. Thanks for letting us share the evening with you. Any word on having more of the wedding t-shirts made for fans to purchase? Or that may be something you want to remain in your more personal circle. Thanks again for a wonderful evening!
Heidi
Dubuque IA USA- Monday, January 04, 2010 at 03:16 PM CDT

Oh yeah- Wednesday night was awesome also! Thanks to everybody!
cpd
USA- Monday, January 04, 2010 at 11:12 AM CDT

So many people to thank for a wonderful Thursday/Friday/Saturday. Sheryl and Jeff of course, and Sue and John, and Dennis, and Heath's whole FAMILY... ok, I could go on and on but you may have stopped reading already...I'm going to go eat some leftover CAKE!
Mrs. Dorr
USA- Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 08:41 PM CDT

Dear Bob, Great Backtracks show last night. I hope Carolyn was able to tape it. It was so cold here this morning that the water pipe in Apt. 305 broke, leaking down to 205 and 105 ( me ) Apt. 105 has been spray-vacced and will be shampooed tomorrow during the day. Glad I didn't sleep in the bed last night. The bedrom will soon be as good as new. (So I'm told.) Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines Ia USA- Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 08:30 PM CDT

Greatest weekend of my life! What else can I say? The Blue People really came together (and got much bigger!) this week! Thankyou, thankyouverymuch! bd

USA- Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 11:15 AM CDT

Wow, what a whirlwind holiday season! Thanks, Bob and Carolyn, for letting us share in the fun. Tomorrow it's back to reality for me but I have many very special memories of the time spent in your company!
sp
USA- Sunday, January 03, 2010 at 10:11 AM CDT

Great show so far, Dorr! Sure wish there was a podcast of "Backtracks", or a way to capture the stream. I have to go pick the Brit up at work (my car's in the shop) so I'll have to miss a chunk of the program while I go. Darn. Living so far away make it tough to hear the band or Bob's great shows. At least I won't need snow tires to go get the Brit....
ie and the Brit
Austin city limits TX USA- Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 07:19 PM CDT

A great time was had by all. The band sounded super, accomodations were very nice and we couldn't have enjoyed ourselves more. Congratulations Bob and Carolyn and wishing you many years of happiness together.
terry
ottumwa USA- Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 06:37 AM CDT

Congrats on your retirement from IPR and your wedding. Tina and I are very happy for you. It was certainly a pleasure and a privilege to work with you. All The Best Mike Thies
Mike Thies
mhthies@gmal.com Waterloo Ia USA- Saturday, January 02, 2010 at 12:33 AM CDT

Dear Bob & Carolyn Dorr, I've enjoyed New Year's Eve with the BB for the last 10 years, but last night was exra-special! Congrats to you both! Got home at 4:30, woke up at 8:30, haven't done very much, but in a half hour I will start actually doing the chores I should have done on Wed. night- Among others, it was great to meet the "other" Bob Dorr-I never did hear what he does for a living besides follow you around... Have a great year, please- Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines Ia USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 10:36 PM CDT

New Year's resolution for 2010-patience-after all, patience is a virtue. (I want to have more patience and I want it now!)

USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 06:26 PM CDT

Congradulations!!! For those of us that were unable to make the trip, we want to see the pics ASAP!!
Camper
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 05:58 PM CDT

To all Blue People who attended the party/wedding last night: I was overwhelmed by all the love in that room. I realized last night that many people I previously thought were just friends by association with the band- are true FRIENDS in every sense of the word. You all seemed genuinely happy for us. I was stunned. (am I starting to sound like Sally Field?) You all made this the HAPPIEST New Year's Eve/Day ever! Special thanks to Sheryl for standing up for me and helping me make decisions when my eyes started glazing over- last night and many other times in my life. I am so happy to be Carolyn Dorr!
Mrs. Dorr
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 04:39 PM CDT

I am so glad I made it at the last minute when I got off work early last night. Carolyn you were absolutely beautiful last night and your smile lit up the room. Bob you were sartorially resplendent yourself last night, what a lucky man you are to have married this wonderful lady. The music was terrific last night, I had a great time. Lucinda thank you so much for the goodies last night, it was very kind of you and it was great to see you. Pinkstuff thanks so much for the surprize.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 04:23 PM CDT

Wow. That's all I got. Wow. O.K., got some more. We love you both and wish you the absolute best. (Did I say "Wow"?) Can't get this grin off my face, even though my head hurts a bit...Happy New year to Blue Band Nation!!
Bluwolf and the Wizard
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 03:17 PM CDT

THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL NIGHT TO REMEMBER, CAROLYN & BOB!!! TRULY GREAT-AND WELCOME TO THE FAMILY, BROTHER BOB!!!
JIM & PATTY
WDM IA USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 03:10 PM CDT

Whatta night! You guys truly outdid yourselves this time -- the best ever of many "bests." The band deserves a huge cheer for a LOT of extra work done well -- not only the collaborative work with so many great musicians who sat in, but also for the really special wedding music. Heath's version of "At Last" was, well, the last word on that old favorite. And then...Jeff put the frosting on the (wedding) CAKE. You guys had BETTER keep "I Knew the Bride..." on the playlist -- it's too good to put it away! (I KNOW Al played til he literally couldn't blow another note 'cause he could barely talk when I spoke to him!) You guys are the best. If this is what life in the rock-n-roll retirement home is going to be like (in ten or fifty years)it looks like fun. Thanks, everybody, for a great party. Congratulations Bob and Carolyn,and happy 2010!
Diane
Ames IA USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 02:34 PM CDT

My good friend Molly Wade was the photographer last night.
Carolyn Dorr
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 01:30 PM CDT

Congratulations bd and Carolyn ! To many more happy years together...
bluerusty
Urbandale USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 09:30 AM CDT

Happy New Year everyone. Let's vibe for better health, wealth and happiness for all. Who took the pictures last evening? I know the bride was kinda busy. ;-) Looking forward to seeing all the smiling faces.
deb
galena USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 08:21 AM CDT

Happy New Year. What a fantastic evening. Best Wishes Carolyn and Bob,
Lucinda
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 02:53 AM CDT

Happy Blue Year to y'ALL!
ie and the Brit
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 12:21 AM CDT

PS Thanks to Sheryl for her phone and John for calling!!! Sniff Sniff...I love weddings!

USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 12:11 AM CDT

Sniff Sniff! YAY! Husband and Wife!!! AWESOME!!!!! Lots of love and hugs to Bob and Carolyn and congratulations and best wishes and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
ie and the Brit
USA- Friday, January 01, 2010 at 12:10 AM CDT

Oh, a cancellation at the inn -- yes! Pack up yer gear, kiddos, we ARE goin' to Johnston! Now if only I could find that old blue bridesmaid dress I have around here somewhere...! Ha! -- Steph, Blue for 25 Years & NOT Missing the Nuptials = )
Paul & Steph O.
Des Moines IA - Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 06:19 PM CDT

Just when we thought we'd figured out a way to get beyond the no-babysitter blues (take the kids WITH us and leave them in the hotel room!), we learned that there are NO ROOMS left in the inn! Augh! Procrastination's bitten us again. Ah, but we will be with Bob and Carolyn and all of the happy blue people in spirit! Cheers and Happy New Year to all! -- Paul & Steph
Paul & Steph O
Des Moines Io - Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 05:12 PM CDT

In the words of Bill Clinton, "that depends on what the meaning of IS is", which means that IS should be IN in my previous post! bd

USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 04:07 PM CDT

This is my last Blue Post-a-Note as an unmarried man! Still LOTS of tickets left, but no more rooms. The ceremony happens is 8 hours, 5 minutes. See yas then! bd

USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 04:05 PM CDT

Thanks for all the good wishes and congrats- you are a great bunch of friends!
Carolyn
USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 02:55 PM CDT

Don't sweat the petty stuff, do pet the sweaty stuff! bd

USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 01:52 PM CDT

bob and carolyn - the biggest congratulations, and boyfriend chris passes his along too! wish i could be there tonight (one more year till i'm old enough!), but can't wait to see the new mr. and mrs. dorr!! love to you both and have a BLAST tonight!
abbey
USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:43 AM CDT

Thanks for the info. It's such a nice photo of Bob that I wish I had a printer. Wow, this weather makes me long for Fair weather like the photo. Very enjoyable intimate gathering last night. Now for the BIG celebration. Happy New Year and an even more Special Wedding Celebration.
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:51 AM CDT

Hi Bob and Carolyn, Sorry we can't make this special event, but we want to say congratulations and best wishes for a rockin' future. Kim and Laura Reed
Kim Reed
Cedar Rapids IA USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:46 AM CDT

Bob made the DM Register this morning. 2009 12 31 page 12B. Carolyn did not get mentioned. Otherwise, the article about the party[s] is a good one.
hp cr
USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 10:35 AM CDT

It's finally here! the BIG day, eve, nite! best wishes to cp and bd..may you have a long, happy, giggle-filled wedded romance..I've been away in Philly and away from a computer much of the time..I never got this week's blue note...have a wonderful time tonite all!! and Happy 2010!
Denise
FF USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 07:52 AM CDT

BLUE NEW YEAR'S EXTRAVAGANZA, the BLUE BAND, and a BLUE MOON tonight. Blue-tackular :) Congratulations Bob and Carolyn! Marianna

USA- Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 06:51 AM CDT

Bob, Congrats on getting hitched! No would say you were gun shy! Today is our 15th ?!! wedding aniversary. Whoa! Now I know what the vows mean - in sickness and health! Good luck, don't sweat the small stuff, live well, laugh often, and love much. Have a great party and a great New Year! Peace, Ruby
Ruby
marilbodi@aol.com www.bodinespianos.com Mpls Mn USA- Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 03:26 PM CDT

Are we havin' fun yet?!

USA- Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 12:06 PM CDT

great Blue Note this week Bob. Besides your many talents, your writing is always fun to read. whether your ranting, being thoughtful or just goofy, it always gives me pause for thought. Congratulations to you both for "finally" making a committment. It's been a wild ride but you have never lost sight of each other. We'll be sure to toast the bride and groom on the big night. Blue Moons, numerology, synchronicity, abiding love.....alot of good karma going on here. Cheers to you both. Long may you love.
deb
galena USA- Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at 08:25 AM CDT

That would be the key of D as in zy-D-co!
Jeff
USA- Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 02:13 PM CDT

All 3 generations of Corsons are excited about this!! Craig, Schuyler, Ben and I look forward to spending NYE with our Blue Buddies, and to witnessing Bob and Carolyn's wedding. It'll be fun sharing such a special event with all of you. Anybody know the zydeco tie chords for "Here Comes the Bride"?IZLK
Diane
corsondc@midiowa.net Ames IA USA- Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 02:01 PM CDT

How many more minutes left?

USA- Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 01:52 PM CDT

And the countdown continues.....

USA- Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 09:15 AM CDT

Happy Birthday IOWA! Statehood/birthday 163 years ago today! bd

USA- Monday, December 28, 2009 at 11:08 AM CDT

Here's something I've NEVER said before: IT'S WEDDING WEEK! IT'S RETIREMENT WEEK! IT'S the NEW YEAR'S EXTRAVAGANZA WEEK! Probably should have tried to space these big events out rather than lump them all together! Hep Me! I'm drowning in stuff to do! See yas WEDnesday night for 2 Bobs & A Bunk and NYE for all of the above! bd

USA- Monday, December 28, 2009 at 10:59 AM CDT

http://www.thetechherald.com/article.php/200953/5003/Blue-moon-to-light-the-New-Year-sky. this is pretty cool.

USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 09:08 PM CDT

We'll be sure and get a picture with BOTH Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dorrs! I'm thrilled to hear you're making the drive, Bob! This is gonna be a lot of fun! Especially if people bring extra CAKE! bd

USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 06:22 PM CDT

DM Sun Register had ad for the NYE party. How great! We Iowa fans have the chance to meet the other Dorrs. I hope you might be here on Wed night too. It's always a fun time and more laid back with chit-chat.
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 05:46 PM CDT

I forgot to mention, since I haven't seen anyone else post it. Did you all know that Dec 31, New Year's Eve and all night, that it's a "Blue" Moon? The first full moon of the month was on Dec 2 and now the second full moon -- that makes it a "Blue" moon from what I was taught growing up. How about all that -- the "Blue" Band, "Blue" People, a "Blue" wedding and a "Blue" moon. Can't get any better than that!!!
"theother"Bob Dorr
Colo Spgs CO USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 05:09 PM CDT

How about "Oh, Carol" by Neil Sadaka. That was my favorite after I met my Carole! I've been waiting to write this note for weeks, since I saw the Weekly Blue Note about the wedding plans for the new Mr & Mrs Bob Dorr (we are the OLD Mr & Mrs Bob Dorr -- for more than 39 years now) and we have our reservations for the hotel and party tickets!! Soon as I saw that note, we knew we had to try to attend the wedding (along with a big party thrown in). I've been watching the weather forcasts for Kansas and Iowa and as of right now it's optimum for driving, especially this time of the year. (Better this next week than last week -- wouldn't have made the trip this last week with the weather you all have been having there.) Only minor difference between the two Carols -- one has an "e" on the end and the other has a "yn" on the end!! Now I can say "my Carol(e)" and Bob's Carol(yn)". (My brother Tom in Michigan, his wife's name is also Carol.) Carole and I are really looking forward to the trip and especially meeting all the Blue People we've been reading on this Post page for years. Since we are making this trip and won't have an oven in the hotel, can someone bring EXTRA CAKE??!!!! (Like that, Bob?!)
"the other" Bob Dorr
Colorado Springs CO USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 04:42 PM CDT

The complete schedule of events for the NYE/Wedding extravaganza is now posted on the NYE page. Plenty of tickets and rooms still available. See yas there, bring Wedding CAKE! bd

USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 03:14 PM CDT

The wedding show is done. It turned out less wimpy than I had worried it would. I guess I DJ'd my own wedding reception! Hear it Saturday night 1/2 at 7pm. bd

USA- Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 01:25 PM CDT

OK, the Rock'n'Roll Wedding radio show has now turned into the Love, Romance, Marriage, and Wedding show. (it was starting to get too wimpy until I broadened the song pool) I still have a half hour of the show to produce in case you've got any more suggestions. bd

USA- Saturday, December 26, 2009 at 01:42 AM CDT

Merry Christmas!
Heath
USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 07:16 PM CDT

Great to hear from you Adam! Hope yer Christmas was great and Santa brought you that new guitar with the whammy bar! bd

USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 05:51 PM CDT

Hi Bob! Its Adam, I just wanted to say, Merry christmas!
Adam T.
Adamconradtodd@Live.com Washington IA USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 05:28 PM CDT

Jay Ian, that "book version" of Christmas with the family has helped me with Christmas Eve every year since you gave to me! Merry Christmas Christians. Happy Blue Year, Blue People! See yas on New Year's Eve...bd

USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 10:37 AM CDT

Blessed Christmas. Great to hear from you Marge and everyone else.

USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 07:54 AM CDT

Merry Christmas to you, Marge!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 07:37 AM CDT

"whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything workth of praise, let your mind dwell on thes things." Philipians 4:8 Merry Christmas Blue Band! Marge
Marge Healey
marjoriechealey@aol.com Georgetown TX USA- Friday, December 25, 2009 at 07:16 AM CDT

"Merry Christmas From The Family" & "Christmas At K-Mart" another complete Christmas Eve. Thanks Bob!!! Merry Christmas Everyone! Stay Warm & Dry
Jay Ian
USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 10:19 PM CDT

And also to you!
sp
USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 03:47 PM CDT

Merry Christmas, all!
webmistress
USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 03:18 PM CDT

well isn't this the tale of the Grinch Who Stole Christmas: the main transmission line for Iowa Public Radio's Studio One Network is experiencing difficulty, possibly a rip or hole in the line. Consequently, the annual Xmas Eve show will be at reduced power and may have to be shut down completely! On line transmission will continue, so listen via cyber space at www.iowapublicradio.org I'll be talkin' atchyas 7-10pm. How 'bout The Barking Dogs version of Jingle Bells again this year?! (that's a warning) bd

USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 12:12 PM CDT

Dear Bob, Merry Christmas and thanks for the invite to your bash-Once again, however, I must miss your Christmas Eve show, even if it turns out to be the last one. Even the idea of a Christmas Eve rock n roll show has always seemed fascinating to me. Where could I find a copy of your set list sometime in the future? I always look forward to New Year's Eve with the Blue Band, but espiecially this year, for the best of reasons-see you all there- Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines Io USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 10:44 AM CDT

Thanks for the heads up! Nice article.

USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 09:43 AM CDT

the Cedar Rapids Gazette has a large article focusing on bob with nice pictures. Due to its size, I will leave it to the web mistress to post it here. you can read it for free on www.gazetteonline.com, eedition, entertainment section
hpcr
USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 09:34 AM CDT

my first wedding

USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 08:42 AM CDT

Thanks for the birthday wishes!
Phil
Cedar Falls IA USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 08:34 AM CDT

Dang, it's hard to top Dylan's "You Ain't Goin' Nowhere"! I've been jotting down what-I-think are the titles to some wedding theme related songs; here's what came to mind: Billy Joel's "Just The Way You Are", The Beatles "All You Need Is Love", The Turtles "Happy Together", Elvis "Hawaiian Wedding Song" & "I Can't Help Falling In Love With You", Bee Gees "Wedding Day", Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters", & U2 "All I Want Is You".

USA- Thursday, December 24, 2009 at 06:33 AM CDT

Keep those wedding/love/commitment songs comin'! No, Ball & Chain; Cheaper to Keep Her; and The Worst That Could Happen are NOT what I had in mind! bd

USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 07:56 PM CDT

'I Love You' by Climax Blues Band

USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 06:53 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Wizard of Wires, Sultan of Solder, Phil Maass!
Carolyn
USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 04:36 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Phil!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 04:35 PM CDT

"Oowee ride me high, tomorrow's the day my bride's ......." You Ain't Goin' Nowhere. A Zimmie wedding classic?JP

USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 12:11 PM CDT

YEARS ago, at my wedding, Paul Stookey's "Wedding Song: There Is Love" Jim Croce's "Time In A Bottle" & The Carpenter's "We've Only Just Begun" were used. They're probably considered more 'pop' than rock 'n roll, but back in the day they were on the Top 40 rock radio stations. . .remember???

USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 09:37 AM CDT

"Chapel of Love" by The Dixie Cups! The Beatles "I Saw Her Standing There" could work, too.

USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 08:38 AM CDT

"I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price " Lloyd Price is performing the ceremony?
Obno
USA- Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at 08:22 AM CDT

Still The One

USA- Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 09:33 PM CDT

One you DON'T want to play is the one that says "if you want to be happy for the rest of your life, get an ugly girl to marry you"
bb
USA- Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 08:49 PM CDT

when i'm 64

USA- Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 05:52 PM CDT

5th Dimension's "Wedding Bell Blues"? "I'm Getting Married In the Morning" fits the occasion and time but I don't suppose there's ever been a rock version.
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 10:16 AM CDT

It's not a rock song, but how about Etta James 'At Last'?

USA- Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 09:19 AM CDT

Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell".That may not be the name,but you know the song.
robbob
dm ia USA- Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 07:17 AM CDT

On second thought that might NOT help you......
P.S.
USA- Monday, December 21, 2009 at 11:44 PM CDT

How about Mother In Law?
Pinkstuff
USA- Monday, December 21, 2009 at 11:42 PM CDT

Chapel of Love
the bride
USA- Monday, December 21, 2009 at 04:58 PM CDT

I am hoping to do a "wedding" version of my Rock'n'Roll history show on Iowa Public Radio for Jan. 2. This program needs to be recorded by Dec. 30. I need help in assembling R & R Wedding songs. So far I have I'm Gonna Get Married by Lloyd Price and I Knew The Bride When She Used To R & R by Dave Edmunds. Do you know of any songs that could help me? bd

USA- Monday, December 21, 2009 at 03:32 PM CDT

do you guys do the song s-a-n-t-a...the one like g-l-o-r-i-a...if so please post it on youtube.com, it could be my favorite xmas song EVER.
rick turner
rturner@949kcmo.com kansas city mo USA- Monday, December 21, 2009 at 08:13 AM CDT

Last night the meteorologist said a trace-2 inches. This is looking more like serious snow.
cp
USA- Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 10:19 AM CDT

Enough of this white stuff falling from the sky-we have enough for a white Christmas!
Scrooge
USA- Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 08:23 AM CDT

I'm ok with practical math- figuring up tax, or how much a 15% tip is, or how many ounces of water to mix with fixer at a 1:9 ratio... but not so good with algebra or geometry sorta stuff.
cp
USA- Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 08:01 PM CDT

You always get the merchandise sheets to balance at the merchandise table so I think you're good in math! ;0)
sp
USA- Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 04:12 PM CDT

Oh yeah... well, I never have been good at math ;-)
Carolyn
USA- Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 03:33 PM CDT

With Mike Sullivan, I would then be son # 3, wouldn't I? bd

USA- Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 02:31 PM CDT

Congratulations on the upcoming expansion of BOTH families! So. . .has IPTV opted to tape the event to use during their pledge weeks? Call in now if you've ever thought, 'Dorr FINALLY getting married. . .I'd pay good money to see that!' Just couldn't resist adding a humorous comment. Seriously, best wishes to both of you for many years of fun & happiness!

USA- Saturday, December 19, 2009 at 05:48 AM CDT

And my parents will again have two sons ;-)
Carolyn
USA- Friday, December 18, 2009 at 09:41 PM CDT

I will DOUBLE the number of people in my family! bd

USA- Friday, December 18, 2009 at 09:43 AM CDT

Two weeks from today . . .or yesterday. . .Mr. & Mrs. Bob Dorr!

USA- Friday, December 18, 2009 at 06:17 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Ginger.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 07:23 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Ginger!
cp
USA- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 05:42 PM CDT

A Very Happy Birthday Ginger B.
Lucinda
USA- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 12:40 PM CDT

Woo Hoo! You set a record with your phone calls for Toys For Tots last night. Thankyou, thankyouverymuch! Happy Holidays, bd

USA- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at 11:29 AM CDT

I'm off to Des Moines to help answer phones for the TV 8, Toys For Tots telethon. I'll be there 5-7pm. Call me babies... bd

USA- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 11:26 AM CDT

Dear Bob, Please mail me the ticket to your NYE bash and wedding. I'm staying home again today because of the ice. It may not be as bad as I think it is now. Please e-mail me tonight and tel me what you think. Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines Io USA- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 09:22 AM CDT

Happy Birthday Diana. I hope to see you soon.

USA- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 08:36 AM CDT

wonderful news on many fronts...glad to hear you have that contract tied down bd! Happy Birthday Kathy and Bluwolf!
Denise
FF USA- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 08:10 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Diana!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 06:21 AM CDT

I believe tomorrow is Bluwolf's birthday! Happy Birthday, Diana...
cp
USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 09:21 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Kathy!
cp
USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 09:07 PM CDT

Great News Bob!
Lucinda
USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 03:06 PM CDT

I am thrilled to tell you that Iowa Public Radio and I have come to complete agreement on terms for me to continue to produce the Backtracks and Blue Avenue shows for them in 2010 and that IPR executive director M. G. Herrington has signed a contract for that to happen. Now the ball is in IPR listeners' court. Please keep listening and making those pledges to keep this thing goin'! bd

USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 02:51 PM CDT

To the west of that property, there was a wooded area that ran from 12th St. south to the top up the hill. About half way up the hill,there was a REAL log cabin that did serve as our club house. Hatchets, matches, cigarettes, knifes, bow and arrows, and a very mild by todays standards, dirty magazine. Those were the days.
bb
USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 08:03 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Kathy.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 05:27 AM CDT

I believe this is the day to wish Kathy B. a Very Happy Birthday. I hope the mist I just drove through doesn't freeze to make your commute difficult.
Lucinda
USA- Monday, December 14, 2009 at 12:50 AM CDT

well, according to the deed, the house has gotten about twice as big and the HUGE detached garage has been added since 50 years ago! We bought it from a couple that got transferred to Dubuque by the Sherwin/Williams Paint Co. Perhaps you'd like to relive your youth and buy this property as a clubhouse, bb! bd

USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11:47 PM CDT

If the house you have for sale on 13th St. is the one I think it is, it was on my paper route 50 years ago. The guy packed up his family, moved to Alaska, and become a commercial fisherman.
bb
USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM CDT

Gotchya covered there Pete! I'm hoping to make it to DM to be part of TV 8's Toys For Tots on-air promotion on Tuesday evening. Are you working at the Y that day? I've never been married either, but I want you to be there for this one! bd

USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 09:54 PM CDT

Dear Bob, Are you still planning to give me a ticket to your bash-I've never been married, but I know it's expensive. If you aren't coming to D. M.this week, don't worry, I'll still be there to watch you tie the knot. As of Thursday, Hilton Gardens was not sold out. Thanks again, Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 D. M. Ia USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 08:26 PM CDT

I'm sure as soon as the webmistress becomes the webwife, she'll have more time to get more active in trying to cyber sell that 13th St. property. Look for webpictures as soon as she can get to it. bd

USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 11:33 AM CDT

Of what?

USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 10:16 AM CDT

pictures?

USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 09:51 AM CDT

Someone will turn up who absolutely HAS to have that house. Keep trying.
sp
USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 08:18 AM CDT

Damn, another potential buyer for 13th St. slips away. Who else would like to be the proud owner of this great 3 bedroom place with TWO garages?! I'm willing to sell the place for a few thousand dollars below appraised value. bd

USA- Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 01:38 AM CDT

OK. We'll have to wait until our email provider fixes the problem. It's half fixed-only one error message now.

USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:29 PM CDT

Tried the hippie commune idea in Grundy Center one summer. Probably won't happen again...bd

USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11:34 AM CDT

About 15 or more years ago The DM Sun Register had an article about my aunt's family and her brother in-law's family. Two brothers, their two wives with 7 and 4 children respectively lived in one big farm house. It was like a duplex except there was only 1 small bathroom for most of the time. All of them got along very well and most still live within 30 miles.
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 11:31 AM CDT

Hahaha! That's great!

USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:26 AM CDT

Maybe we should just wait a couple years and call it Friendship Village.
cp
USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:16 AM CDT

Hmmmm... ok, Jeff has lived with Bob, and I have lived with Bob... only one unknown factor there ;-) ... Yeah, I think we could do it!
cp
USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:13 AM CDT

Now we are wondering if we should all just move in one house together and sell all the others!
sp
USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 09:03 AM CDT

SP, it would be great to have you living in the neighborhood! Woo hoo!
cp
USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 08:47 AM CDT

Now, you really have me thinking....

USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 07:03 AM CDT

You could use it as your summer home. bd

USA- Saturday, December 12, 2009 at 12:22 AM CDT

What a good suggestion. Do you have someone to carpool from CF to LPC with me every day? And how long is the driveway for this real estate because after this last snow storm we are planning to downsize the length of our driveway with our next move!
sp
USA- Friday, December 11, 2009 at 07:41 PM CDT

You could move to Cedar Falls and get CFU cyber service. I've got a nice little property for sale...! bd

USA- Friday, December 11, 2009 at 01:24 PM CDT

Sorry to use this forum for a personal note-our email service is "being upgraded" (insert not working). The provider is experiencing technical difficulties and is working to correct the problem. So, if you are trying to contact us, please call our cell phones. Sorry for the inconvenience. Hopefully we'll be able to email all of you again soon.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Friday, December 11, 2009 at 07:23 AM CDT

I think that's a sure bet especially since there is more in the forecast for Sunday and Monday.

USA- Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 01:34 PM CDT

Ames closed its schools both days. I bet we'll have a White Christmas.
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 01:28 PM CDT

I wanna go with you, but it'll be another 2 days before I can dig out of my alley! bd

USA- Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 10:13 AM CDT

THIS SUCKS!!!!!!!!! I AM MOVING!!!!!!!!
JJ JONES
USA- Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 08:17 AM CDT

We are closed again and maybe tomorrow too. Country roads haven't been touched and town roads won't stay open. I HATE winter!
sp
USA- Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 06:48 AM CDT

SP, do you have to go to work today? I've already started work- posting to the UNI homepage that WE ARE OPEN FOR BUSINESS. :-(
webmistress
USA- Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 06:38 AM CDT

I know! It's a good thing it is closed. It's not fit for man or beast to be outside today.
sp
USA- Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 05:58 AM CDT

Whoa. I just had to post that UNI is closed on the university's homepage. This hasn't happened for years.
cp
USA- Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 05:49 AM CDT

What a winter wonderland! I wonder when it will all go away!!!!

USA- Wednesday, December 09, 2009 at 05:33 AM CDT

Yikes! The National Weather Service is calling this snowstorm "EPIC".

USA- Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 09:36 PM CDT

Last winter during the big snow dump, I had to walk to work one day... yes it's only about a mile away, but I'm getting too old for this!
cp
USA- Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 06:54 AM CDT

Snow, snow go away.....

USA- Tuesday, December 08, 2009 at 05:44 AM CDT

The predicted storm for tomorrow really must be something! Des Moines TV 8 has already postponed it's Toys For Tots promotion, moving it to Dec. 15. Hopefully the weather will cooperate next week so I can make the trip and answer phones for this very cool charity. Do your errands today cuz snowblindness is on the way! bd

USA- Monday, December 07, 2009 at 12:00 PM CDT

Having the Blue Buddies there always makes it an official gig! Glad you'll be a witness to the big night! bd

USA- Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 08:06 PM CDT

just got our tickets for new years eve see you thare
JJ JONES
USA- Sunday, December 06, 2009 at 05:47 PM CDT

Yes, Avis where did you find that great hat? I too love those geezer gigs cause I can get home by midnight. The Hub is a terrific venue. The people, stage, dance floor, and whole place are fantastic. Plus, now you can look out the plate glass windows to see a beautifully light Santa's Village. The Christmas songs were fun and Bob, the additional guitarist, is always wonderful. Thanks,
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 01:13 PM CDT

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
carolyn
USA- Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:48 AM CDT

I dig your Christmas hat!

USA- Saturday, December 05, 2009 at 08:29 AM CDT

well, I haven't been out of town since the snowfall, but the 1 mile trip to the post office was fine! The ground is definitely all white tho'. See yas in just a couple hours for The Blue Christmas party at The Hub, 4th & Main, Sparkle City (Cedar Falls) USA! bd

USA- Friday, December 04, 2009 at 03:43 PM CDT

So how are the roads from Ames to CF? We didn't get much snow here. Thanks
Lucinda
USA- Friday, December 04, 2009 at 02:25 PM CDT

The Cooper Wagon Works that was the site of the Blue Band's first gig was on Rhomberg Ave. in Dubuque and was considerably smaller than Bricktown. (the building still stands today, but is currently a condo) Does it count if we've played in BOTH buildings?! bd

USA- Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 10:45 AM CDT

Happy Birthday Mart!!
cp
USA- Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 07:07 AM CDT

I just heard that Bricktown in Dubuque was closing its doors. The news report said it was the original Cooper Wagon Works. Was that the site of the first Blue Band gig in Dubuque? Just wondering....
sp
USA- Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 06:10 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Mart. Have a great day!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 05:36 AM CDT

I'll try to do that. (Ha-who am I kidding!?!)
sp
USA- Thursday, December 03, 2009 at 05:32 AM CDT

I won't make this Hub party, but won't miss many after that. I'm switching shifts at work...4:30am to 12:30pm. It will turn me upside down for awhile but am so hyped and have promised myself not to let many afternoons go to waste.
Pinkstuff
USA- Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 10:12 PM CDT

We really missed you, Sheryl. You'll have to dance twice as many songs to make up ;-)
cp
USA- Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 09:12 PM CDT

I can't wait to attend the Geezer gig after missing the last one!
sp
USA- Wednesday, December 02, 2009 at 05:26 AM CDT

I can't believe it's almost time for another Geezer Gig at the Hub! Time flies...
Carolyn
USA- Tuesday, December 01, 2009 at 06:26 PM CDT

oh dear! I haven't had my caffiene yet.ha!!.I meant to say Happy BIrthday to Pinkstuff and Heath! ; - )
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 08:35 AM CDT

Thanks to both you sparkling folks, Miss Pink and Heath..hope it was a grand B-Day..I suggest taking the whole weekend to celebrate, why not the rest of the month, heck, take the rest of the year! hope all are well and feelin' the gratitude, cause even when it's bad, we're not in Darfur (or pick another God-forsaken place)
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 08:33 AM CDT

Thanks.everybody! I had no idea Heath was right behind me.. give or take a decade.
Pinkstuff
USA- Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 06:41 PM CDT

Happy Birthday to one of the finest songwriters/singers/sax players/guitar players I know! Enjoy the day Heath! bd

USA- Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 01:54 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Heath!
Carolyn
USA- Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 11:49 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Heath! Have a great day.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 08:46 AM CDT

I had a terrific time Wednesday night with the Blue Band at Blues on Grand. It was so cool to have one of the former band members, E.Scott Esbeck,sit in on the last four songs.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Friday, November 27, 2009 at 04:31 PM CDT

Happy Birthday to the person who puts the Pink in the Stuff! Thanks for the years of smiles and laughs! bd

USA- Friday, November 27, 2009 at 04:17 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Pinkstuff!
cp
USA- Friday, November 27, 2009 at 04:07 PM CDT

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY FAVERITE FUNNY LADY!!! SEE YOU NEW YEARS EVE!!!!!!!!
JJ JONES
USA- Friday, November 27, 2009 at 02:51 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Pinkstuff! Have a great day!
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Friday, November 27, 2009 at 12:09 PM CDT

I have many things to be thankful for, including all my Blue friends. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.
Carolyn
USA- Thursday, November 26, 2009 at 06:57 PM CDT

I'm worried that we might be having another problem sending out the Blue Notes. Please let me know (newsletter@theblueband.com) if you did NOT receive the note that went out at 3:38 this morning. bd

USA- Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at 03:57 AM CDT

Thanks for the info Bob on the time change for the show tomorrow night at Blues On Grand. Woo Hoo, an extra hour of sleep for Thursday. See you there Lucinda.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 06:47 PM CDT

Tomorrow (Wednesday) night's pre-Turkey Trot gig at Blues On Grand (15th & Grand in Des Moines) is now scheduled 8:30-12:30. See yas then! bd

USA- Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 04:50 PM CDT

Yes, Friday night was great fun. Let's do it again Wednesday.
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 10:42 PM CDT

That makes 2 of us!
sp
USA- Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:48 AM CDT

I am SO happy that you felt well enough to come out to Jamesons, Sheryl. I hope you are back to 100% soon!
cp
USA- Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:02 AM CDT

I had a great time on Friday night at Jameson's. Thanks to all my friends and the band for helping to make it a fun night!
sp
USA- Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 09:43 AM CDT

I'll be talkin' to yas TONIGHT (Sat.) 7-10p, LIVE on Iowa Public Radio's Backtracks show for a live RequestFest! Requests/suggestions/salutations 800-772-2440, ext. 5. I answer all the calls myself, so let it ring if you get through. Or, to help insure that I can find your request, advance requests are taken at bdorr@iowapublicradio.org or newsletter@theblueband.com The show deals exclusively with songs that are at least 25 years old. Find the frequency in your area or listen on line at www.iowapublicradio.org Talk to me babies...bd

USA- Saturday, November 21, 2009 at 10:57 AM CDT

See yas at Jameson's on 4th St. in Waterloo in just a few hours!

USA- Friday, November 20, 2009 at 05:58 PM CDT

The first draft of the wedding announcement for family actually noted that we would be married during the Blue Moon at the Happy Blue Year celebration... it was a few too many words ;-)
cp
USA- Friday, November 20, 2009 at 07:08 AM CDT

Blue moon on Dec. 31, 2009. No joke, this refers to the moon in the sky; it could be humorously misconstrued though. New Year's Eve. . . THE wedding. . .& a blue moon. . .

USA- Friday, November 20, 2009 at 06:16 AM CDT

For the next couple of weeks, I think I might try and sell the property myself, since it just got inspected, appraised, etc. I bought the property for $5000 less than the appraisal. If I could sell it in the next couple of weeks for what I paid, I would be ever so tickled. 319-277-4007 if you have any interest. bd

USA- Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 04:00 PM CDT

this is a little confusing. is a realtor involved?

USA- Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 02:16 PM CDT

At 3pm, I will spend more money at one time than I ever have before, for something I DON'T want! At 3:10pm, that property will be FOR SALE! So if you're looking for a nice, inexpensive (but not cheap) house/property in Sparkle City, let me know...bd

USA- Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 09:59 AM CDT

We visited the Hilton Garden Inn last night/today. It is awesome. I am so excited about the New Year's Eve/wedding party!
cp
USA- Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 07:02 PM CDT

Great pic and ad for Blue Ave, in the Gazette today!
Pinkstuff
USA- Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 10:54 PM CDT

Congrats and good luck to you and Carolyn.------ "Take The Wild Ride"--- Peace DJ
Dan DJ Johnson
danjohnsongs@gmail.com USA- Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 03:26 PM CDT

When The Snake River Saloon in Keystone stopped having us for a week at a time, it made it economically difficult to make the trip out to the Rocky Mountains. If we could find work for a 7-10 day stretch, we'd love to try and make the trip. I love it out there! bd

USA- Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 12:10 AM CDT

I hope the kids took it easy on you today sp. Connie, no wonder I haven't seen any notes from you!!!! You'll be glad to have that stuff out of the way before the winter weather starts up.
Pinkstuff
USA- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 10:54 PM CDT

When are you comng back to Denver?
tim
cedarrapidstim@yahoo.com lalewod co USA- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 09:00 PM CDT

I hope school goes well for you, Sheryl, and you feel even better tomorrow.
cp
USA- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 06:48 AM CDT

Well, I'm going back to school after 4 days and a weekend off. I feel better than I did. Stay healthy, everyone.
sp
USA- Wednesday, November 11, 2009 at 06:14 AM CDT

Sheryl hope you're doing well
Connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 07:21 PM CDT

Sorry I missed all of you Friday! I sold my house and have been doing alot of packing (something Bob and Carolyn will be doing) I then have been packing the car and moving it down to Dell's. I will be a futher from Cf and will have to try to work in a Hub on a Friday up coming. Congrads on the up coming Wedding on New Years (how romantic!) Take care all of you and hope to see ya soon on that Blue Highway!!
Connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at 07:20 PM CDT

Was glad to make it Fri. the ring is beautiful but doesn't sparkle near as much as Bob and cp!
Pinkstuff
USA- Monday, November 09, 2009 at 10:20 PM CDT

jeez, Sheryl, double whammy...sorry to hear that and glad you're on the mend!...if the neck pain persists, I say, get some PT
Denise
FF USA- Monday, November 09, 2009 at 07:36 PM CDT

We missed you Friday night! I hope you're 100% healthy by the next gig.
cp
USA- Monday, November 09, 2009 at 07:00 AM CDT

Hi, Denise, No, I was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection complicated by a severe contusion to the soft tissue in my back caused when I fainted at 3:30 in the morning due to dehydration. That's a mouthful. But I'm on the road to recovery now. I was sorry to miss Friday's gig but I don't plan to miss anymore! Sheryl

USA- Monday, November 09, 2009 at 05:35 AM CDT

I've missed a lot this week since being drawn into a major project... my oh my, I am so impressed that these wedding and house plans have moved along so swiftly...(of course, I have been known to resemble a turtle with the pace I make changes)..what a perfect idea to really make a huge wedding party on New Year's...here's to you both, I'm raising my cup of anti-oxident juice! Sheryl, do you have the flu?
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 10:30 PM CDT

Lucinda, I am following doctor's orders but this is a slow go. Thanks for asking. Sheryl

USA- Sunday, November 08, 2009 at 08:57 AM CDT

Thanks for another fun evening. We missed Connie and Sheryl but I caught up with Pinkstuff. Sheryl are you better?
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, November 07, 2009 at 10:40 PM CDT

Neither of us make enough money to worry about this and both of us already have LOTS of legitimate tax deductions. We'd rather keep it that we were single in 2009 and married in 2010. If nothing else, it'll help my faltering memory recall the date of our anniversary! See yas New Year's Eve! bd

USA- Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 12:00 PM CDT

Bobbie D, If you get married B4 midnight, I believe you can claim her on your taxes for the year! Gopher it and good luck. Happy Holidaze and keep those cards and letters coming! Ruby
Ruby
bodinespianos@netzero.com www.bodinespianos.com Mpls MN USA- Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 11:21 AM CDT

Polka, yes. Chicken Dance, nooooo! bd

USA- Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 09:23 AM CDT

Imagine my surprise. I just dialed down one channel after a movie to run into RFD. Where low and behold The Big Joe Polka Show was. Well I watched as over a hundred danced the dreaded Chicken Dance. Those crazy Minnesotans even did an encore,
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, November 05, 2009 at 08:49 AM CDT

Great now I've got the friggin chicken dance in my head.
BB2
PTown IL USA- Wednesday, November 04, 2009 at 07:55 AM CDT

How about The Hokey-Pokey? Who saw the Top 10 List on Letterman tonight? Michael Buble was great.
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 11:02 PM CDT

Dear Bob & Carolyn, When you make a decision, you really go all-out, don't you? I say just play what you want to hear-I love my job at the Y, but I hate the song, I've heard it too often-And Bob, you don't need any bourbon, or Crown Royal, or whatever-You've done so well for 10 years-Don't blow it now-Don't you want to stay sober and remember all the fun you'll have? Of course, I'm probably the last person to give you both advice, but there it is! Your wedding will certainly be at a unique time and place, and thus even more unforgettable for all guests!
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955 Des Moines, Io USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 10:17 PM CDT

I bet Al & Sam could do a damn good job of playing it!
bb
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 07:02 PM CDT

I CAN do the Chicken Dance because I do it with my first graders during indoor recesses. However, I wouldn't want to go against the wishes of the bride and groom so I'll save my chicken dancing for school. (Indoor recesses, while not so good, are better than snow days. No snow dancing for me!)
sp
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 06:51 PM CDT

YMCA pretty much sucks, but I really can see sp & cp doing the Chicken Dance with big smiles on their faces.
bb
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 06:46 PM CDT

I can vouch that a wedding can be official WITHOUT YMCA or the Chicken Dance.
Jay Ian
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 06:35 PM CDT

NO CHICKEN DANCE!!!
cp
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 06:23 PM CDT

YMCA and the chicken dance are grounds for divorce...bd

USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 03:11 PM CDT

You gon'a play the chicken dance and YMCA? I don't think I've been to a wedding reception that those songs aren't played, must have something to do with making it official.
bb
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 02:56 PM CDT

Wow, when you two make a decision you jump on it. I've always heard for tax purposes the last hours of the year are better. Is 2010 the beginning of a decade or the finish? It's incredible and kind of you to share your special day. This will be fabulous.
Lucinda
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 09:33 AM CDT

"The Wife" likes you much better when you are not drinking ;-)
cp
USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 06:46 AM CDT

Blue People, Carolyn and I are going to (literally) "ring" in the new year by being married, on stage, at the The Blue Band's annual New Years Eve bash in Des Moines (this year at the Hilton Garden Inn, 86th St. and I-80) shortly after midnight! Seven acts, many of our longtime friends, food, and champagne. Tickets/room packages/info: www.theblueband.com/newyear.htm It'd be wonderful if you could join us! Your presence would be our present! I'll be celebrating the New Year, retiring from UNI and getting married all on the same night! Whoa, I might have to think about having my first bourbon in TEN years! (ooops, might have to check with "the wife" about the that) bd

USA- Tuesday, November 03, 2009 at 12:44 AM CDT

Eventually, I'm hoping to replicate the garage facilities that I have now, but the budget is currently short on cash! bd

USA- Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 01:44 PM CDT

That is a dooozie...congratulations! Is your new place going to have the garage set up like the one you have now?
bb
USA- Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 12:23 AM CDT

Oh yeah...and we follow it up with a version of Boogie Nights that is altered with BlueBand Nights instead of the original version....
BB2
PTown IL USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:33 PM CDT

New goal for BB2...to sing the dollar dance at the wedding...we start with Always and Forever (cause I've had it down for 30 yrs now and the boys doing backup will remind me of the ole BBdays) and to end the dollar dance with the best wedding song, the Wave for Bob and Carolyn!!
BB2
PTown IL USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 11:14 PM CDT

sorry about the spelling....I did go to college.. Congratulations again! Cheryl

USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 09:59 AM CDT

Congradulations Bob and Carolyn. Married or not it is the commitment that you make to each other that counts! Jeff and I will be celebrating 31 years of marriage Thanksgiving weekend. We know that a healthy relationship can bring a lot of fulfillment to your lives. Think of each other often and remember to say, "I Love You" everyday. Are we invited to your wedding? WHO LOVES THE BLUEBAND?!! Cheryl and Jeff Mentzer

USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 09:56 AM CDT

Hey Bob! Congratulations, I'm so happy for you & Carolyn. You guys seem perfect for each other. Many joyful years ahead. Have fun at your Halloween show tonight, wish we could have been there. Break out a scary costume & have a lot of fun!
Sara
Madrid IA USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 08:56 AM CDT

Thanks Terry! And Happy Birthday to Abbey today!
cp
USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 08:17 AM CDT

Just read your Blue Note and wanted to congratulate you and Carolyn on your engagement. Best of luck to both of you.
Terry
Ottumwa USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 06:47 AM CDT

OK, the Blue Note (not quite the doozie I had hoped for!) has been sent. If you did not get one, sign up at www.theblueband.com/signup.htm and I'll forward it to you. bd

USA- Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 03:01 AM CDT

Okay...
bb
USA- Friday, October 30, 2009 at 09:34 PM CDT

As soon as the doozie IPR program production schedule that this retiring, half-time, announcer has been assigned for the week, goes away.! bd

USA- Friday, October 30, 2009 at 06:39 PM CDT

When's the dooozie Blue Note coming?
bb
USA- Friday, October 30, 2009 at 05:30 PM CDT

"Tall Corn Euforia" - A 90 minute musical documentary shot July 11th and 12th 2008. Eight Iowa producers spent that weekend filming Camp Euforia, a home grown music festival outside the small Iowa village of Lone Tree. The documentary includes musical performances by host band Euforquestra, with Public Property, Uniphonics, The Blue Band, Samba Nasso, The Diplomats of Solid Sound, Fat Maw Rooney, Bumpus, The Grosso Family Band, Hunab, Mr Babers Neighbors, and Family Groove Company rounding out the film. The documentary also includes interviews and insight to the festival. This 90 minute documentary has been split into 15 parts for the internet.
Exploration Iowa
hdwellman@hotmail.com www.explorationiowa.com Dubuque IA USA- Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 02:50 PM CDT

If it's a formal dress up occasion!

USA- Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 05:34 AM CDT

Will I need to wear my tuxedo t-shirt? bd

USA- Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 01:20 AM CDT

Altho' playing the songs is still fun, I mostly try and keep The Blue Band together for the laughs I get from band members and others in the Blue family. You guys crack me up. I love you all for bringing the smiles. bd

USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 09:36 PM CDT

Obno, how long would it take for you to become an ordained minister...ya know like on line????
Pinkstuff
USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 09:25 PM CDT

HA! We are all so funny. We should take this show on the road ;-)
cp
USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 08:02 PM CDT

Do I have to sell merchandise?
sp
USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 07:23 PM CDT

If Bob Dorr & The Blue Band plays at our wedding, does that mean I have to be the wedding photographer?
cp
USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 06:24 PM CDT

I'm not sure we can afford The Blue Band...bd

USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 02:35 PM CDT

Congrats to Bob and CP. I haven't been on the site for quite a while. So Bob, is the Blue Band going to play your wedding reception?
Obno
USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 12:41 PM CDT

Today is National Chocolate Day-just in time for Halloween and the Halloween gig at Blues on Grand in Des Moines. So, everyone, eat some chocolate and then dance it off on Saturday night with the Blue Band.
sp
USA- Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at 05:42 AM CDT

Lucinda there were a number of employees dressed in costume yesterday when I stopped at the 35th Street Hy Vee in West Des Moines. I'm not sure how many will wear costumes nest Saturday at the store I work at in Windsor Heights. I suspect it will depend which department you are working in.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 01:36 PM CDT

We are "living in America" ;0)

USA- Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 08:49 AM CDT

Sorry CP, I guess I watch so many British movies and comedies that I use their terms for dressing up.
Lucinda
USA- Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 12:19 AM CDT

I will be dressed. Otherwise I would be arrested.
cp
USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 05:14 PM CDT

Roger, I remember that some Hy-Vee employees wore costumes here last year. Yes, it will be great dancing again to our favorite band. CP are you dressing for the occasion? Will Blue Tattoo be a different color that evening?
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 04:39 PM CDT

I'll be coming directly from work so other than wearing a Blue Band shirt under my work shirt I'm not planning on wearing a costume. Hi Lucinda I'm looking forward to seeing you. Oh yeah and hearing the incredible Blue Band with the inimitable Bob Dorr will be pretty cool also.
Roger Gjovig
rlgjovig@aol.com USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 02:54 PM CDT

I don't know if it's a costume gig. But it is Halloween on October 31.
cp
USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 02:30 PM CDT

Oh, is it a costume gig? Goodness. I have to think up something suitable with comfortable shoes. That plywood dance floor is not good for dancing barefoot,
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 01:04 PM CDT

yep

USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM CDT

Does everybody have their costume planned out for next week's Blues On Grand extravaganza?
cp
USA- Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:34 AM CDT

Oops

USA- Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:19 AM CDT

Gee, that must mean that they're actually going to offer me a contract to continue to produce some shows after my "retirement" in NINE weeks! (I'll believe it when I sign it!) IPR is in the final weekend of fundraising (thank you, Petersens for being one of the first pledges for my shows last weekend) if you haven't made that call of support (800-882-6427) consider making the pledge tonight (Fri) on Down On The Corner, 9-11p or better yet, Sat. night for Backtracks 7-10p, or during Blue Avenue, Sun. 5-6:30p (Just as with The Blue Band, there is no "S" in Blue Avenue) Next week's Blue Note, which will be the first in 3 weeks, is gonna be a dooozie, so sign up now. Don't miss it if you can...bd

USA- Friday, October 23, 2009 at 10:09 AM CDT

Cool IPR ad in the Thursday night Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier. Nice picture of Bob playing harmonica and neat text about the Blues Avenue show.
sp
USA- Friday, October 23, 2009 at 08:54 AM CDT

Thanks, Pete!

USA- Thursday, October 22, 2009 at 07:01 AM CDT

Dear Carolyn, That ring looks pretty serious! I wish you every happiness! Bob, hope you get married someday soon on a Sat., somewhere close to Des Moines, But congrats to you both-Boy, miss a few days at the Blue Band web-site and you miss a lot- Somewhere, now, someone is saying, "It's about time!" I wonder who? I will be there at least in spirit, whenever and wherever it is! Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1955@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:38 PM CDT

Dear Jim, My thoughts and prayers go with you. Pete
Pete Martin
PeteMartin1966@gmail.com Des Moines Io USA- Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:31 PM CDT

Services for my wife Nancy are Friday @ 1 p.m. Visitation Thursday 5-7 p.m. details are available @ http://www.mitchellfh.com/ Thank you, Master Shaw
Master
master@shawtkd.com Marshalltown Io USA- Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 04:57 AM CDT

Happy Birthday, Lucinda!
Carolyn
USA- Monday, October 19, 2009 at 07:03 AM CDT

Happy Happy Birthday to the woman with the happiest pair of feet I know, esp. when she's twistin to the BB!... may you live long and boogie!
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 02:56 PM CDT

ahh life, the sad and the wonderful side by side...sorry to hear of Nancy's passing, my condolences to you Jim, even though I've never met you, you both sound like remarkable folk
Denise
FF USA- Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 02:55 PM CDT

Happy Birthday, Lucinda. Have a great day.
Jeff and Sheryl
USA- Sunday, October 18, 2009 at 08:12 AM CDT

It is with deep sorrow that I have been asked by Jim Shaw to pass along the word that Jim's world, his wife of 37 years, Nancy, has passed away, succumbing to her brain cancer about 3:20p this afternoon. Please keep Jim in your thoughts. He's been going through some rough times. I will get you details of any wake/funeral, in case you'd want to attend, as soon as I find out what they are. bd

USA- Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 04:45 PM CDT

The Tour Calendar page (www.theblueband.com/cal.htm) is usually pretty close to update all the time. So far December only has us at The Hub in Cedar Falls on Dec. 4 and our New Year's Eve gala in Des Moines on Dec. 31. Otherwise, maybe get your friends to hire us for a welcome home party! bd

USA- Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 05:12 PM CDT

Hey you all! What is on the band calendar for December 2009? Where will the Blue Band be playin? Is it open to the public? I'll be in Iowa in early Dec. and I'd love to hear some good band tunes.
Lizzie B. UNI Alumni 1983
USA- Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 02:02 PM CDT

Congrads on the new life Bob and Carolyn maybe having someday! I know all about running to and from someone. As soon as I can sell my house, I'm set to move in with Dell, it is a 45 minute drive to work one way, but as long as it makes me happy, I don't care. A Good Song is about a Woman (Carolyn)
connie
Toddville USA- Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 08:01 PM CDT

sigh....

USA- Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 05:25 PM CDT

My Blue family, it is with extreme sorrow that I must tell you that Nancy Shaw's battle with cancer is forcing a cancellation of The Shaw Party on November 21. Please keep Nancy and Jim in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. More information later. bd

USA- Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at 09:47 AM CDT

Well. Congratulations to you Mr Dorr. Through knowing Carolyn I've always thought Bob had excellent taste but my goodness that ring is even more proof. This is so exciting I don't know what else to say except I wish you every happiness,

USA- Monday, October 12, 2009 at 05:05 PM CDT

Thanks SP! Here are the photos: http://gallery.me.com/carolynprins#100325
cp
gallery.me.com/carolynprins#100325 USA- Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 05:28 PM CDT

Thanks but once is enough! Instead I'll say congratulations to two of the best people I know!
sp
USA- Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 08:03 AM CDT

why not try that again...

USA- Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 09:49 PM CDT

It might!

USA- Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 01:39 PM CDT

After 22 years of running after her and running away from her, Carolyn and I have agreed to get married, someday! Now, I've got to convince her to move in! (that didn't work out so good the first time we tried it!) Does this mean that the webmistress will someday be the webwife and we will live in VIRTUAL bliss for ever and ever?! bd

USA- Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 01:36 PM CDT

Watch out for flying monkeys! ;0)

USA- Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 12:18 PM CDT

Once a year, The Blue Band plays a night for the benefit of Iowa Public Radio. Tonight we're paying off on that auction. I can't tell ya specifically where it is, but it's in the Community Center of the town with "The World's Largest Skillet" We play 4:30-6:30p. Stop by if you're cruisin' the interstate. Just tell 'em I'M WITH THE BAND if anyone asks! bd

USA- Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 11:52 AM CDT

Hahahahaha

USA- Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 09:22 AM CDT

Let me tell you Lizzie. CR "post flood" is very much the same way you remember it.
Pinkstuff
USA- Friday, October 09, 2009 at 10:19 PM CDT

I'd tell ya, but you'd just go lalalalalalala...

USA- Friday, October 09, 2009 at 07:33 PM CDT

What are all you Blue Band friends doing for the weekend?
sp
USA- Friday, October 09, 2009 at 03:22 PM CDT

Tabor Home Vineyards and Winery is always beautiful, but the clouds and later the sun were awesome last Saturday. Here's a few photos of what I saw there: http://gallery.me.com/carolynprins#100309
cp
gallery.me.com/carolynprins#100309 USA- Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 10:04 PM CDT

Hey Pinkstuff- Just attribute The CR Gazettes lack of interest to the fact that the town (CR) has also taken too long to move into what is good for a community to know, to do, to see, to save and to join, and the media and the economic advantages are not just for a very few upper crust Cedar Rapids families! I know this 1st hand as Ive lived the a good 35 years in CR before I left for the final time in 1993. CR struggles to survive and always will as long as the town has the underlying motto, Move, if you dont like it here. Lizzie B.
Lizzie B. UNI Alumni 1983
Jacksonville FL USA- Tuesday, October 06, 2009 at 06:41 AM CDT

Over the years, I've sent many "heads up" emails to the Gazette's entertainment reporters when something cool is happening. Always get a polite response that Cedar Falls is not so local.
Pinkstuff
USA- Monday, October 05, 2009 at 10:16 PM CDT

Bob, Ive sent our recent web post on to the City of Jacksonville. The rest is up to your interests in getting here into Florida in May 2010. I included you on my email to the City COJ.net. Jacksonville does this FREE to the attendees, a whole weekend of nothing but the finest in bands, vocals and jazz. That would include folks like the Blue Band! Trust me the artists who perform here are both big time and small (from local school children to Boney James in 2009 - whew baby, to Grover Washington-in past years (RIP) and Stanley Clark in 2009 - AWESOME!!!, . You all will fit right in. Holler at ya...later-Lizzie B. Dont sweat the small stuff... http://www.coj.net/Departments/Recreation+and+Community+Services/Special+Events/Jazz+Festival/Default.htm
Lizzie B. UNI Alumni 1983
Jacksonville FL USA- Monday, October 05, 2009 at 12:03 PM CDT

Lizzie, we'd love the chance to be part of those festivals, but are not part of the "bigtime" machinery that makes those offers possible, so as soon as you know someone down there that can get us the gigs, we'll be there! Your note really brightened the beginning of my day. Thanks, I needed that! bd

USA- Monday, October 05, 2009 at 10:06 AM CDT

Good luck to you Bob with your retirement and all from UNI! Hey the BLUEBAND really needs to make it to Jacksonville, Fl and be one of the bands performing during the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Come on down here and show them how we from Iowa) do it! You all are HOT!! No braggin, just the facts! Back to business, seriously the Jazz Festival down here in Jacksonville is all that, and then there is another one down in Clearwater, FL. Go to COJ.net and look for more information related to community arts and entertainment. The last Jacksonville festival was around May 2009 and the city did a wonderful job. If you all know about this jazz festival and youve been down here for it before, please excuse my lack of knowledge. Peace, Lizzie B.
Lizzie B. UNI Alumni 1983
eelizmichael@aol.com Jacksonville FL USA- Monday, October 05, 2009 at 07:47 AM CDT

I have tried to post this information on the Gazette Comments page, after a reader had some questions about how my retiring from UNI could save money for UNI if I then became a "consultant" (his word, not mine) and produced some shows for Iowa Public Radio. My post would go up on the Gazette comment board for about 5 minutes and then disappear, so here ya go: There are many ways that UNI will save money by my accepting the early retirement offer. Here are just a few: First, I have offered to produce fewer shows than I am currently making for less money than I am currently being paid to produce those shows. Next, the current benefits package that I am being paid, costs far more than the health care benefits that I will be receiving through the retirement package. Most importantly, UNI will not be paying me a dime. Iowa Public Radio is slowly migrating to a stand alone entity. IPR's listeners would be paying me to produce Backtracks and the new blues show Blue Avenue through their financial pledges and donations (BTW, the shows I currently produce generate more pledge and underwriting income than I am currently paid!) I'm hoping that fans of my shows like simpli_fi (that's the "signature" name of the fellow who posed the question on the Gazette site) will make that pledge when IPR begins our fall on-air fundraiser on Oct. 17 (Backtracks airs at 7pm that I night, I'll be waiting for your call!) Thru listener generosity, I hope to be producing programs for IPR listeners for many years to come! bd

USA- Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 08:31 PM CDT

Gazette article - p 15A 2009 10 04////// Bob Dorr is Retiring. Diane Heldt, the Gazette -- CEDAR FALLS--Public radio legend Bob Dorr is officially retiring Dec. 31 Even so, Dorr, 57, hopes to keep producing two of his shows part time for KUNI; news that is sure to please listeners of his "Backtracks" music show. "I produce all the shows in my garage," he said. "I have the original 1972 KUNI control board [there]." Dorr has hosted a rock show on public radio for 37 years. He began at KUNI as an undergrad. "Very, very few things about my degree that I got in 1974 apply to broadcasting in 2009," he said, laughing. Dorr took an early retirement package offered as part of the University of Northern Iowa's budget cuts, but his ties to KUNI remain strong. He and Iowa Public Radio officials want him to produce a few shows,he said. "Both of us really want it to happen, so I have every confidence it will happen," he said. The plan i to have Dorr work as an independent producer to keep "Backtracks" and his new show, "Blue Avenue" on the air on weekends. He keeps it old school, producing shows in his garage using his massive collection of vinyl and CD albums. He likes the imperfections an dissonance of vinyl. No digital music for Dorr, who also plays with The Blue Band. "I'm the only one I allow in my garage, except when the band is rehearsing out there", he said.///////// typos are mine.
hpcr
USA- Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 09:42 AM CDT

Here it is in the Cedar Rapids Gazette --- that Bob is retiring :) http://gazetteonline.com/breaking-news/2009/10/03/public-radios-bob-dorr-retiring

USA- Sunday, October 04, 2009 at 08:44 AM CDT

I sure had fun last night in Sparkle City. Now I need an incentive to drive to Baldwin. Whose doing? If the BB's are coming to Tabor I might make the 3 hour drive.
Lucinda
USA- Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 10:24 AM CDT

See yas in a few hours at the Tabor vineyard(www.taborhomewinery.com) Last outdoor date of the season. Bring your Blue Band sweat shirt and your dancin' shoes, the wine will be flowin'! bd

USA- Saturday, October 03, 2009 at 09:36 AM CDT

Alright! We get the chance to do our thing this evening! See yas at The Hub, 4th & Main, 14 blocks from my house right here in Sparkle City!! 6-9pm. bd

USA- Friday, October 02, 2009 at 11:18 AM CDT

Growing up in Chicagoland, I always thought Dex Card at WLS was a cool DJ name. bd

USA- Friday, October 02, 2009 at 11:00 AM CDT

As a life long Central Iowan I too am saddened by Dick Young's passing. I grew up listening to him on my transistor. KIOA is still the #1 button on all my radios but now it's FM. I think that Sandy Shores had the most cool DJ name.
Lucinda
USA- Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 11:03 PM CDT

RIP to Dic "Youngsy" Youngs. Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, class of 1997. We'll miss you Dic.
bluerusty
USA- Thursday, October 01, 2009 at 04:28 PM CDT

I agree, both events on the Fairgrounds were great experiences!
cp
USA- Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 04:41 PM CDT

What great fun at the Iowa State Fairgrounds yesterday! First an unexpected arts and crafts sale in the Varied Industries Building to attend while the band was setting up and then a rockin' wedding reception in the Ag Building. The fairgrounds certainly is different when the Fair isn't up and running but the two events I attended yesterday were enjoyable for a fall afternoon and evening. Thanks, Blue Band!
sp
USA- Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 09:00 AM CDT