Interview With Dr. Nick Redbone Lady of the Month Andy the Artist History of Halloween Review Infernopalooza Interview With Foolsbane And More!!!!
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Just Halloween Old and New Nicollete MacPhearson
Oh, sweet October. The changing of the seasons in full swing as leaves litter lawns, paper ghosts and ghouls hang from trees and you find jack-0-lanterns are perched on random porch fronts. School has been in session long enough for everyone to be acclimated to the work load and the excitement of the upcoming holiday hanging heavy in the air, Halloween is fast approaching. Such a holiday is revered with happiness and creativity. Children anticipate dressing up as their favorite characters and devouring mass amounts of sweets. While some classic Halloween traditions remain, bobbing for apples and trick or treating, others have been lost in time. After all these years it is hard to remember where the infamous day of ominous horror and hilarity began. For some this holiday is bigger than Christmas. There are people who spend months preparing their elaborate costumes and family filled parties. Children are considering their options. Should a little boy be Spider Man or Thor; a little girl must choose a Disney Princess or a Zombie Cheerleader? Parents are discussing what route to take for the family trick or treating assault on the neighborhood and reviewing important Halloween safety rules. Among simple safety precautions such as carrying a flash light and wearing a bright costume you hear parents delivering the classic litany warning their beloved youngsters to stay within the confines of the neighborhood they know, not talking to strangers who approach them in vehicles, never follow a stranger to their vehicle for candy and so on. It begs the question. What was life like for children in the past? How did parents prepare their children for the holiday that they find so fun, a holiday also shrouded in myth and legend stemming from the fact that the thirty-first of October is the day before All Saints Day. These myths and legends have a way of evolving with the times. As that old saying goes, all myths and legends are based on some kind of truth. According to History.com, the basis for Halloween is an odd mixture of Celtic practices, Roman and Catholic religious rituals and European traditions for All Saints Day. For the Celts All Saints Day had 3
more influence over the people due to the weather and precautions then being made to protect the livestock and harvesting crops for the winter. Catholics on the other hand felt the day for worshiping the Saints has more meaning than just that of ensuring livestock safety. They and the Romans all believed All Saints Day to be very holy and a time for paying homage to the saints, ensuring the favor of the protectors of mankind and the affairs of the church. Another belief entirely is that of the pagan religions. The religion that has somehow taken responsibility for Halloween; the night of ghouls, goblins and ghosts; and given how some people fear both those religious beliefs and the people who put faith in them. It is no surprise how details and rumors surrounding this faith keep cycling through generations and yet seldom honestly understood. In pagan religions, for all purposes we will include Celtic lore and traditions in this category, Halloween is said to be the one night on earth the veil between the living and the dead is at its thinnest. It was believed that the people who had passed over the year were still mingling among us waiting for All Hallows Eve, passing through the now thin veil thus finally passing to the afterlife. To assist the souls in limbo, the pagans and Celts would come together for a festival, sacrificing animals to roast them for dinner, gathering fruits and vegetables from the recent crops and lighting large fires to aid the dead in their journey, lest they be blind in their pursuit of the afterlife. These festivals were soon adapted by the Christian Missionaries that had been hell-bent on conquering the celt land and turning all natives to ‘god’. Soon all pagan religions and their four major holidays had been adapted to the likings of the Christian church. Traditions were changed and the locals that had yet to convert were now out casts. The Christians calling them devil worshipers and such encouraged the rumors we now hear. Ultimately, most if not all of the Halloween traditions that have evolved over the past multiple centuries can be linked back to the Celtic Pagans. Some traditions withstood time. In David Pickering’s Dictionary of Superstitions a short list of classic Halloween traditions is examined. Some we find ourselves familiar with. Such as the ‘bobbing for apples’ others, are not so widely known to happen at a modern Halloween party. Things like having young men and women hold apples
on strings above the fire, the apples that fall indicate the young men and women will marry in the order of which the apples dropped to the fire. The apple that never falls indicates that person will never wed. Or even having young women being blind folded and pulling up cabbages to examine the shape of the root, this is done because it is said that the young woman will see the face of her future spouse in the roots. Of course these all seem odd to us. I mean really I must ask what you would do if you came across a woman digging up cabbages blindfolded. However sometimes I think we need to be reminded of old traditions that helped shape our own. Even though the link between a girl believing if she eats a salted herring before bed on Halloween night will induce a thirst causing the young woman to dream of her future lover bringing her a jug of water; and going door to door asking for a trick or a treat is fairly, well invisible. It is nice to know that at one point Halloween meant more than just candy, costumes and craziness. Halloween was once the festival to signify the changing of the seasons. It was once a major holiday and a day of rejoice happiness and much superstition. While the superstition remains, our Halloween nights are vastly changed. So here is to you. The adventurer eagerly waiting Halloween be safe. Be happy and remember not to turn and face a person you fear may be behind you. It is said that it is death and to face him is to greatly shorten your life.
Try Cutting the Hole in the Bottom However you’re planning on carving your pumpkin, you’ll start by making a circular hole. Nearly everyone makes the hole on the top of the pumpkin around the stem. But if you cut it at the bottom of the pumpkin, your finished jack-o-lantern will be a lot more stable. Now you won’t have to worry about it rolling down your front steps or getting knocked over every time the wind blows.
Try Roasted Pumpkin Seeds When you scoop out the innards of the pumpkin, consider what you could do with the seeds. Most people simply throw them out, but they’re really wasting what could be a tasty and nutritious snack. It doesn’t take much time or effort to make roasted pumpkin seeds, and you’re reducing waste in the process.
Try Using Pumpkin Stencils It’s easy to make professional looking jack-o-lanterns with the help of pumpkin stencils. Retail stores sell pumpkin carving kits that include stencils during the fall season, but the Internet also gives you a wide selection of stencils to choose from. There are stencils to suit all tastes, so whether your teenager wants a scary Halloween jack-o-lantern or your child wants to showcase their love of their favorite Disney character you can easily find an appropriate stencil. It doesn’t even have to be Halloween-specific, as there are many autumn-themed stencils featuring vines and fall leaves. Some online stencils are free and some aren’t, so make sure to check before downloading anything.
Try Making Your Own Stencils You can even custom design your own totally unique stencil if you wish. All you need to do is sketch or trace an appropriatelysized design on a piece of paper, tape it to your pumpkin, and use a knife or screwdriver to poke holes along all the lines. You’ve effectively transferred your design to the pumpkin surface; now all you need to do is play connect-the-dots with a sharp carving knife. These tips and tricks on carving your pumpkin should give you a new way to celebrate Halloween this year. Just remember to be careful if you’re carving with young children present, and always provide age-appropriate supervision
Creating a great jack-o-lantern couldn’t be easier with these simple tips and tricks. Halloween would hardly be Halloween without carving a jacko-lantern. But doing the same thing year after year can start to get boring. Here are a few tips and tricks that will spice up your old Halloween routine, make pumpkin carving easier, and help you create awesome new designs in minutes. 4
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Review Inferno-Palooza A music filled event held at Inferno Paintball in Jerome Idaho August 27, 2011 This was an all day party (10 am till dark) with Paintball action and live music. Lineup of Local Talent - Kung Fu Chimps, One Second till Forever, One Dead Crow, Karin Comes Killing (a Boise area band), and Foolsbane The Cove, a great local restaurant and bar, provided, the Stage a beer garden and shaded seating. The attendance was good, but not over crowded. The weather cooled a bit this day so that it was not as hot as the rest of the week had been. This was a welcome relief to the music fans who came out to see some of their favorite local bands play live. There were also active paintball players running around the two courses at Inferno: the speedball course and the Rec course. The bands that played were great. We have a lot of great local talent. Even with some of the power issues, the bands got their fans ‘hangin and bangin’ in no time. The event did not close down till well after dark as the closing act, Foolsbane, started later than scheduled due to some technical difficulties with the power. The event was still a good time and many of the fans knew each other and seem to be having a great time between sets. There was a lot of visiting and mingling for the fans and the musicians. We had a great time at the event and even gave away a Review Magic Valley T-shirt and a $50 gift card to Warm Art Tattoo and Body Piercing. Warm Art is the proud sponsor of Review Magic Valley’s Lady of the Month (see the newest Lady on page 11) http://warmartink.com/ http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-kung-FuChimps/150639581666079?v=info http://www.facebook.com/ostfmusic http://onedeadcrow.com/?page_id=2 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Karin-Comes-Killing/312687742039 6
Interview with Dr Nick Redbone With Halloween coming up very soon, we wanted to do a special interview with a local radio celebrity for our October edition of RMV. Who better that the King of the Freaks himself, local radio DJ and Host Dr Nick Redbone. The Freak Nation of the Magic Valley and beyond (as the station streams live online) is very familiar with this local celebrity. This IROCK (KIRQ - 102.1 FM) DJ has been waking us up every morning with his Rude Awaking show and entertaining us during our lunch breaks with Eating out with Dr Nick. He is one of those DJ’s who really lets his audience be in control of the show. The Freaks pick the question of day, ask the Dr for advice, rates their week, and gives their confessions for all to hear. Some think he does this so that all the members of the Freak Nation do not feel like they are the only ones going through the many things that life has to dish out, that they are not all alone. We all have common issues and it is comforting to know that Dr Nick brings us all together. Someday he will be Emperor of the World! 7
(As he often repeats this during his shows). Here are a few of the things that we got to ask Dr Nick: 1. How long have you lived in the Magic Valley: I have been here since I was 3 years old. I lived in Boise for a few years and Louisiana for one year. I was raised in Filer. There is a street in Filer that is named after my Great Grand Dad. 2. How long have you been a DJ? I have been a DJ for 12 years. I got my start when my current boss, Larry Johnson, discovered me while I was playing 80’s cover tunes at the Oasis bar. I have learned many lessons from other local DJ’s. Kurt Kruzer was a good lesson for me on how destructive behaviors can be the downfall of a great DJ. I try to stay humble. My fans really make my show. “I am just the monkey with the buttons and a microphone.” 3. How did you come up with the name Dr Nick Redbone? The name was a collaboration between a committee and a consultant. We liked the name “Nick” as
it could be your buddy’s name. I always wanted to be a radio doctor so that had to be a part of it. My former co-host on another show, Howard Mayhem, came up with Redbone (he said it was filthy). So there you have it, the origins of Dr Nick Redbone. 4. What are your inspirations? I really relate to the black t-shirt rockers who were considered outcasts. These people are smart and truly resourceful. We all come together and make the Freak Nation. Together we can make it happen. Dr Nick gives them an identity and we rule in our own world. 5. What did you want to be when you grew up? An Archeologist. 6. Do you enjoy what you do? I am happy with what I’m doing now. I get to work in the music industry and Music is my life. Being a DJ lets me do what I love and get paid for it. I really enjoy knowing that I am making someone smile and my morning show is like hanging out with my friends. There is not a better time than that. I engage the audience and they really make the show. I get an insane number of texts and messages everyday for the show, which proves that my fans are very much the foundation of the show. Another reason I enjoy what I do is because I have a good boss, Larry Johnson. He gave me the ball and told me to run with it. Jerre Fender, who is the Operations manager, also gets in on the action with me almost every day.
10. Does your career interfere with your personal life? We try really hard to keep them separate. Sometimes when I am out with my family I do get recognized. Though, Most times the fans/freaks are very respectful of my privacy. 11. What is the funniest/weirdest thing you have seen in your career? During the time as being a co-host with Howard Mayhem, we did a Halloween show from the Old Idaho State Penitentiary (2000 or 2001). We were doing the morning show and were broadcasting live from the execution chamber right over the trap door where they did the hangings. When the morning sun came through the window, the shadow of the loop that held the hangman’s rope appeared around Mayhem’s neck. It really freaked us out.
7. Who is your favorite bands? Led Zepplin. Jimmy Paige and Robert Plant are my big influences. 8. Who is your greatest inspiration? Frank Zappa. Frank questioned everything, was never ashamed to be smart. It was always HIS way and he never bent backwards for anyone. He was a genius and an asshole. Like Zappa, Dr Nick tries to stay honest and does not cave or give in. 9. What is your favorite movie? The God Father. It is a good business model. My Second pick would be The Big Labowski. My two dogs are named The Dude and Walter after that movie. 8
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Candrid Productions- Metal Show This was a pretty good show for a younger crowd. There were a lot of people who showed up to the 360 Main Event Center for this show. Although most of the crowed were kids ranging from 16 to 20 there were plenty of older adults that showed up to show their support for the show. Most all of the bands were really heavy thrash metal the likes of which we have seen before. Benjamin Barker, Missy Gone Missing, Atlantis Falls Under (A!FU), Hit ‘em Hard and Idols all rocked us with some really thrashed and heavy tunes. There were a couple that stood out to us. Benjamin Barker was a very entertaining and tight band. They have this style of music down to a T! Their performance really got the crowd jumping and their music made you wanna move. The second band that really stood out in contrast to the rest of the bands was Missy Gone Missing. Unlike the other bands they were more “Rock/Pop” They have a female and male vocal and played some really great tunes even slowing it down for a few minutes to almost dancing music. We look forward to checking out more of the shows that Candrid Productions holds in the future. Thanks guys for the invite!!
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“You will never be the artist you want to be” by -Karen Arteaga Those were the words of Andrez Sanchez Juarez grew up hearing everyday throughout his childhood. Now, as a young adult he had become an astonishing artist. Andrez, mainly known as Andy, was born in Nampa, Idaho on July 25, 1990. The middle child out of eight children, growing up in Jerome, Idaho, Andy had a tough childhood. Unlike most children, he didn’t have toys to play with. For entertainment, he would watch his older brother, Napoleon, draw. There began the sparkle of interest in drawing. For two years he intently watched Napoleon draw. Finally at the age of nine, he began to try it for himself. Having no one to tell or show him how to correctly shade and outline, Andy often grew frustrated for his drawings never came out quite how he pictured them in his head. But as Andy grew so did his abilities. But things did not get easier; during his freshman year in high school he stopped drawing for he thought it was a mere hobby. The following year
however, he felt his talent was stronger and decided to pick up his ‘hobby’ again. Bill Ruby, his math teacher, helped Andy push through anything negative that came across Andy’s way. Having to deal with problems with gangs and fights, Mr. Ruby saw the raw potential in Andy and made sure he kept his head up, stayed motivated, and never put his pencil down. Throughout high school, Andy taught elementary kids how to draw and use shading tools, ensuring they’d never have to face his frustration. More than half of those kids still draw to this day. He has accomplished many things so far. In 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2010 he won first place in annual art shows in the Boise area, Pocatello, and Twin Falls. One of his art pieces was featured in the October 2008 edition of Low Rider Magazine. He is also currently designing a t-shirt for Kori Savage’s clothing line, Savage Men. Andy’s main thanks goes to his haters. “Without their negativity and discouragement, I wouldn’t have become who I am today with my talent.” He also wants to thank Mr. Ruby for pushing him through the hard times, his brother Napoleon for being his inspiration, his art teacher Keith Barnsworth for never quitting on him no matter how hard headed he was, and last but not least his fans for always believing in him. Thank you. RMV Got to sit down with this talented young artist and ask him some questions. Here is the interview Q&A. How old are you and where are you from originally? I am 21 years old. I was born in Nampa Idaho and raised in Jerome Idaho. How long have you been into art? Since I was, I want to say about 9 years old. That is where I picked it up and have been doing it since. So about 12 years. What got you started? My oldest brother Napoleon, who is an artist 14
(painter), was my inspiration. What he can do with paint I can do with pencil. Do you have any formal training? No. I did take some classes in High School but no real formal training. When in High School my art teacher Keith Farnsworth didn’t really have to teach me anything although he did teach me how to better using the shading tool which is the main way I get my art to look realistic. What are your goals as an artist? Most people tell me that my art only will become famous when I die but I want my art to be famous way before that. Where would you like to see your talents take you? Mainly Tattooing, I would love to open up a shop just for drawing and doing portraits for people. What and who is your inspiration? I really don’t just have one I have a couple my first one would have to be my brother Napoleon Just the things he could do with his painting was unbelievable to me. Second, would have to be my High School art teacher Keith Farnsworth, This guy I want to say is at least 100 times better than what I can do on paper and his airbrushing is awesome, Leonardo Da Vinci, as he wasn’t just an artist he was an inventor and was very impressive to me. Lastly, it would have to be the professional tattoo artist Bob Tyrell, I would love to be able to tattoo like him.
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Interview With Foolsbane We had a chance to sit down with all the members of Foolsbane the other night and ask them some questions. We wanted to get to know this local band and its members. They are a pretty tight group with a lot of character and personality. But when it comes to music, they are all business. When we arrived they were having an in depth conversation about a new album that was just realease by Dream Theater. All of them were very animated and excited about it. Just from their converstaion, it seems like an album that everyone should get. Here are some of the questions that we got to ask them: 1. When was Foolsbane started: They started 8 years ago in May of 2003. Jason (guitar) was just moving back from Boise and Tracey (guitar) was helping with the move. They said “it was the longest Uhaul ride ever.” They met Chris (bassist) about two weeks later. DJ Winnett was their first drummer until 2007. Even though he is not a part of the group now, he still has collaborations on both of their albums and tries to be a part of the group when he can. Shane Hall joined the goup in November of 2007 as the replacement drummer. Chris met Shane who was the drummer for a the group Teraformer (which needed a bassist) and developed a relationship. Chris asked Shane to come play with Foolsbane. At first Shane replied, “I don’t think I have the chops to play with you guys.” The group feels very lucky to have Shane as a part of the group and Shane said “Hey all you had to do was ask.” 2. What is your favorite song to perform: Shane - He likes the longer songs that he can loose himself in. 17
Revelation and Kill or Be Killed are his picks. Tracey - He likes the crowd pleasing songs. Time Travler and Execution are his picks. David - He like the songs that really engage the crowd and get them going (as any lead singer should). Execution and The King and the Thief are his picks. Side note: everyone at the table felt that David is at his best with Before the Fall. Chris - He likes the melodic and heavy sounds (being a bassist this is where he can really perform). Infiltrator and Kill or Be Killed are his picks. He likes the way David sings these. Jason - He likes the emotion and deep felt songs, especially the ones he can loose himself in (like the songs on movie soundtracks). Revelation and The Time Traveler are his picks (he feels that Revelation is Epic and Tracey’s guitar solor is Awesome) 3. What new areas are you wanting to explore musically since your first albums were in the line of story telling? They first talked about how they were intimated but excited about exploring new ways to go musically. Their train of thoughts went from Concepts versuses a single concept. They all are in agreance that David is a phenomenial lyricist and they all want a shot at writing songs. Of course David would work the lyrics to fit the music and the feel. They all are excited about new avenues but “Where to Start?” They said it is like trying to retrain the brain to see. They all have ideas and we can expect some great music from them in the future. 4. What are some of your favorite local bands? “Everyone that we have played with!” They are really in to working with the local talent and they really enjoy meeting with others in the field. A few bands they mentioned: One Second till Forever, Half the World, Dongs on The Lamb, Dirty Johnny. 5. Where do you like to perform: They really enjoying
anywhere that they play. From a crowd packed arena to a few people out in the middle of the desert. One of the local places that they really like is Diamondz in Jerome. They said Greg Doddson really helps them put on a great show. They have also enjoyed playing at The Knitting Factory. They said “someday we WILL play at Madison Square Garden. Even if it is just for 10 people.” 6. Who are some of your musical influences? Dream Theater, Queens Rych, Pink Floyd, Rush, Led Zepplin, and the list goes on forever. They said it was really hard to nail any one down because they all bring a good mixture into what they do. David really enjoys the lead singer for Tool as he is crafty with his words and you listen for a message when he sings. They refer to themselves as musicologists. 7. Who would you like to thank? They really want to thank their endorsers. The following is taken from the inside cover of their The King and the Thief album: Jason - Wishes to thank My amazing ladies (Candise, Madelynne, and Emma) for the love and constant support. None of this would be possible without you three. Fred at Godin Guitars. A special thanks also has to go to the other guys in this band, Youare a constant inspiration for me and the “band of brothers” a guy could ever ask for. To our current fans who “get it” and the rest of the world who soon will. Jason uses the Godin Multiac nylon string guitar. Shane - Wishes to thank his family for the eoncouragement and support. Even though we are miles apart at times, I love you and I’m thinking about you. Brandon “Bubba” Southwick and Julie Emery for support beyond typical human kindness. Shane uses DW drums, Sabian cymbals, Gibraltar rack systems, Vic Firth Sticks, and endorsed by D’Addario/Evans drum heads. Many thanks to the universal song. Big shouts to our awesome fans for whom we enjoy performing and wholeheartedly adore. Thanks to my band mates for their dedication to this band and it’s projects, constantly pushing the boundaries of the music, and for their encouragement in becoming better msucians. Thanks for all the good humor, open mindedness, and your passion for song-smithing. Chris - Wishes to thank his wife and children. I couldn’t have done any of this without your support. I love all of you and hope to make you all proud. Thanks to my parents for supporting my musical
aspirations. Both of you helped me get to where I am today, and I will never forget that. A very special thanks to DJ Winnett for how much you influenced me as a musician. My high school music teacher, Mr Lien. And to the Emery family, thank you for putting up with all of us invading your house every week. To Tracey, Jason, Shane and David I would like to express my appreciation for all of you. I couldn’t ask for a better group of musicians to play music with. Chris uses Alvarez bass guitars and Ampeg amps. David - Wishes to thank Tracey, Jason, Chris and Shane for being patient with me and allowing me to live 2 hours away from the band, every one of you have helped me grow as a vocalist. I would also like to thank my wife Vessa for her unwavering support and tolerance in everything I do. Without these elements there really is no music to speak of for me. Joining this band was a chance decision for me and it almost never happened. Julie and Tracey, you are truly amazing to allow us to take over your house as much as we do for everything we do as a band! You are very gracious, dedicated, and caring hosts. I am truly grateful for everyone who is in support of Foolsbane’s music and hope that there are many more exciting years and albums to come. Tracey - Wishes to thank his family and the best friends a guy can be proud to make music with. You are truly my brothers in music and life. Your human, dedication, and talent are truly inspirational! Julie, thank you for your constant support, tolerance, and prodding. Without you none of this is possible. Thanks to Presonus, Red Bear Trading Company, Godin, and Ernie Ball. Tracey uses Music-Man and Godin guitars, Ernie Ball strings, and is endorsed by Red Bear Trading picks and Presonus electronics and software. Thanks Dave for the best picks on the planet. Thanks Presonus for the best digital mixers on the market. Thanks to our fans who support us through everything we do. You can buy their albums at Hastings and on Reverb Nation. They also have songs for purchase on I-Tunes.
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