I implore you to check out the show tonight....

Donavon Frankenreiter has to be the most laid back surfer/musician in Boise, at least for tonight!
Saw D Frank at the signing party at the Verizon Wireless store off Milwaukee, and he was his humble self. Signing posters and living the dream, one day at a time. They had a raffle at the end for shirts, swag and tickets to the show tonight. My unlucky/lucky ass won two free tix but upon receiving them, I stated that I had some already and they would trade the tix for some gear. I was really hoping for a signed Cordoba guitar, but all I got was Billabong backpack and large t shirt. The backpack is great for my kids and the large v neck shirt is cool looking but won't fit this old man's out of shape body. Guess the kids win out again!
See ya down there, and bring your happy face. Spring Football is right around the corner!

Donavon Frankenreiter returns to Boise

Just a heads up......Frankenreiter is coming to a Boise Verizon Wireless Store on Milwaukee Rd. March 7 @ 2pm for a free gig...sure it will be a few songs long. If you can not make it midday, see ya down at the knitting factory for a lil life, love and laughter- that same night!!!!

08.09.08 Donavon Frankenreiter at Parilla Grill ......

more videos have been uploaded on the bottom of this post click on pics for larger version

......was really sick! About 10 feet away from the band and digging the sound. Big props to 94.9FM River for helping out with the gig and not scaring away the guy with the camera. Another shout out to Garth for supposedly helping out and providing the venue. Not sure who gets credit but I am sure proud to spread it around. Supposedly Garth knew the promoter and spent $500 to get the band in Boise ( after spending yesterday in Sandpoint, Idaho. The bassist, Matt Grundy, told me that the weather was horrible up there and after 6 songs, the band got off the stage for safety reasons. Matt and Donavon jumped down into the crowd and played acoustic as long as they could be the weather became too much.)

Here is Tim Johnstone from 94.9 River with a copy of the new album, which I so happened to end up with by the end of the show

Took some sweet pics and vid clips ( which will be uploaded over the next day. These vids will be uploaded to the blog but can be found on youtube sooner than later). The delay is due to the better quality video takes so much longer to upload. Here is a lower version but still not too shabby.
SWING ON DOWN


Donavon had the keyboardist/entire horn section in Eric Brigmond, bassist Matt Grundy ( who has some friends in the Treasure Valley and has thought about making Boise his new home) and another guitarist, Tim Pierce ( apologies if that is wrong) tucked in behind them in a very small venue. The makeshift stage area had the 4 dudes in a 15 square feet of concrete surface area and that is being generous. I believe the drummer was there but they did not have enough room- pure speculation.

The new album drops August 19th, Pass It Around.

Donavon with an anonymous StatueLeft

Stage for the band, along the wall, between the front door and the first bar table

Here Donavon is fine tuning his guitar on 13th street outside the Parilla Grill. Where else would you see the headliner prepping for a gig. People just left him alone.

After the show, we have Donavon autographing the arm of Summit, the son of my friend Doug. Thanks for taking the time to make the kid's day!

Finally...we have the lads enjoying another margarita!

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Bend In The Road


Don't Matter

that's too bad

pass it around

move by yourself, first half

your heart

whatcha know about

Donavon Frankenreiter in Boise Today

must see gig ...and for free! At the Parilla Grill, in the North End of Boise. Props to Garth Midnight for shelling out the $500 to make it happen. Get there early to get a seat.

I am surprised this has not been more advertised!

What to do until football starts......

To get through the Ides of March.....here is some upcoming tour dates

Jack Johnson looking at the Gorge on August 22

Jimmy Buffett recommending Alpine Valley this year. Last year, I visited friends at saw him at Tinley Park outside of Chicago ( as well as catching a Cubs game). Still recovering.....

Donavon Frankenreiter... need proof

Dave Matthews Band.....I prefer seeing Dave with Jack at the Kokua Festival but.....

Reckless Kelly Must see up in Challis, should be early August

Mickey and the Motorcars

Flogging Molly Coachella, anyone?

G. Love and Special Sauce can't beat seeing G. in the Bahamas.....


Metallica for the overseas folks

Foo Fighters maybe after the trip over to the Orient, will be able to travel to see them in the northwest