Category Archives: the band

Bruce Bishop and Beth Pedersen play every Sunday afternoon in downtown Hope. And even on Mother’s Day! I spent the afternoon listening to great music with Dancing Mandolin Player and her Boyfriend Bob. We ate banana bread and enjoyed the … Continue reading →

I’ll tell you about Taylor Hicks in a minute. First of all, let me set the stage: Friday night at Trinity.  On the lake.  In Sandpoint.  Here’s the view from the outdoor deck. We are gathered to listen to Retired … Continue reading →

Playing an official gig was more fun than anything. Really.  More fun than anything. But we were so glad it was over and we’d survived.  We’d controlled our nerves so no one fainted or had a heart attack or threw … Continue reading →

Last Sunday afternoon the Hope Mountain Blues made their debut at the Green Door coffee shop in Garfield Bay. We’d practiced for countless hours. We prayed we’d remember the words to fourteen songs, the chords, the notes, the solo breaks, … Continue reading →

Busy Tuesday up on the hill at band practice: Must get the sound right. Who knew five people would have so many cords? We named the band!!!!! And ate doughnuts. It was a PARTY!!!!! Meanwhile, back at the lake…