Archive of entries posted by jboor
The Beautiful Waitress
A song by Terry Allen, interpreted by J. Boor:
More folks should listen to Terry Allen. He’s great. Lubbock: on Everything, whence this song, is my favorite of his records. His songwriting and performance are both sui … Read the rest
Why You Shouldn’t Eat an Elephant
In honor of Thanksgiving Day, I present the following poetastrical pamperistrophe, composed several years ago by its own author, myself namely.
Why You Shouldn’t Eat an Elephant
You shouldn’t eat an elephant
Because they’re so intelligent.
You might think that’s … Read the rest
“10′ sq. Hut” w/ Guest Beat-Boxer Abbey Banta
A couple weeks ago at Pikes Peak Market I was unexpectedly joined by beatboxer Abbey Banta on my only rap song, the Record of the Ten Foot Square Hut. I had never performed with a beatboxer before. That’s My … Read the rest
WWIV
I read in a popular magazine that a famous movie person has made a biographical film about Blaze Foley. That was a clever thing to do.
Now, to prove how cool I really am, and to participate in all of … Read the rest
This Should be Fun
… and, in fact, it was. I was especially impressed by the loop-pedal/violin/ukulele/vocal compositions of My Name is Harriett. Those of you who know me will recognize the rarity of a positive sentence involving the phrase “loop pedal” issuing from … Read the rest
Saturday August 25 at the Stagecoach Inn
Announcing the first in a series of gigs at the Stagecoach Inn in Manitou, here is the first of a series of posters made from old photos. Most of the photos shall have been taken inside one of two bars … Read the rest
Boor to Fill Distillery with Song on Tuesday Next
Through my friend Mearlan I have been granted an unexpected gig at Axe and the Oak whiskey distillery at the Ivywild School in Colorado Springs this coming Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Mr. Mearlan will start around 6 pm. I shall … Read the rest