OUTDOOR IDAHO Takes on Wolves in Idaho
First Show of New Season Tackles Controversial Topic
Airs in October of 2009
In communities like Lowman, Idaho, where wintering elk easily outnumber the residents, the specter of the wolf haunts the neighborhood. Seemingly unafraid of humans, the wolves take down their prey, sometimes within a few feet of people’s homes.
Two hours away, the famous Phantom Hill wolf pack draws a crowd of Sun Valley well wishers, who see the wolf as an optimistic sign that nature is returning to balance.
So, how should we view the return of the wolf? We’ll talk to the experts and to the folks who must live with this large carnivore in their midst.
To watch a short clip on wolves, click here.
Onomatopoeia… What the heck is that?!
By Jeff Tucker
Onomatopoeia… I can hardly spell the name correctly even on a good day! But it’s a perfect name for this seven member Idaho-based jazz ensemble. Their music is complicated but understandable and to use the word “unique” to explain it is an understatement!
For those that love jazz, the concert is a must-see. From my limited jazz background I sometimes hear Weather Report and some Thelonious Monk. But you can also hear some Celtic sounds, Latino beats and classical music throughout. For those that are unsure of what you may be getting into, all I have to say is give it a try, because there’s something there for everyone. It’s just plain fun music.
Pat Metzler and I spent many hours videotaping rehearsals and doing interviews. I have to admit, if I wasn’t laughing out loud most of the time, I was at least giggling. It made it very hard to hold the camera still!
At one of the videotaped rehearsals, Kevin introduced a new song (“Filing a Thelonious Report”) to the group. I watched the comments fly! But there was never a bad word spoken, and everyone worked hard to make the song even better.
We shot the entire concert in high definition with 12 cameras, at the historic Egyptian Theatre in Boise. And the audio track was mixed and mastered to perfection, so it sounds great.
Check out clips on our website. It will air again soon on our high definition channel, so stay tuned.
