Becky, Dawn, Joe, Mike,
Jake, Jeremy, Paul and Billy
Enjoy some fine blues rock dance tunes with us.
MUSIC IS OUR MEDICINE!
Friday, January 3. 7:30-1030. Maddie's Wine and Whiskey. Meridian, Idaho. No cover. No reservations. 21+ only.
Saturday, January 24. 7:30-10:30. Players Pub & Grill (adjacent to Westy's Garden Lanes) Garden City, Idaho. No Cover. 21+
February
Saturday, February 1. 7:30-10:30. Maddie's Wine and Whiskey. Meridian, Idaho. No cover. No reservations. 21+ only.
Tuesday, February 11. 7-9:30pm. Blue Stars Dancing with Billy Blues Band. Sapphire Room, Riverside Hotel, Garden City, Idaho. Tickest on Eventbrite: https://sapphiresocietyboise.com/events/loveintheair-9kntr All Ages.
Saturday, February 15. 7:00-9:45. Boise Eagles Lodge Belated Valentines Day Show. Boise, Idaho. $10 ($8 for IBS members. No reservations. All ages in dance area.
Thursday, February 20. 7:00-10:00. Bourbon & Blues Event. Maddies Wine & Whiskey. Meridian, Idaho. No Cover. 21+.
March
Saturday, March 1. 7:30-10:30. Maddie's Wine and Whiskey. Meridian, Idaho. No cover. No reservations. 21+ only.
Friday, March 21. 8:00-11:00. Players Pub & Grill (Adjacent to Westy's Garden Lanes). Garden City, Idaho. No Cover. No reservations. 21+ only.
April
Saturday, April 19. 7:30-9:30. Boise Eagle Lodge. Boise, Idaho, 7:30-10:30. No reservations. All ages in the band area. 21+ in Bar area.
May
Saturday, May 17. 5:00-8:00. Sandbar, Riverside Hotel. Garden City, ID. No cover. No reservations. All ages.
Sunday, May 25. 1:00-5:00 (2 short sets only) Idaho Blues Society Jam. Watsons Theatre, Boise Idaho. $5 Donation requested. All Ages.
June
Saturday, June 21. 7:30-9:30. Dairy Days Festival, Storey Park. Meridian Idaho. No Cover. All Ages.
Saturday, June 28. 5:00-8:00. Sandbar, Riverside Hotel. Garden City, ID. No cover. No reservations. All ages.
August
Wednesday, August 6. 5:30-9:30. Velma Morrison Neighborhood Concert Series. Shoshone Park. Boise. No cover. All Ages.
September
Saturday, September 6. Meridian Concerts on Broadway. Meridian City Hall Plaza. 7:00-9:00. No Cover. All ages.
Dawn Performing at the Nampa Civic Center Wine Down Event 2024
Ain't Just da Blues: Becky Does Led Zeppelin
Becky Borczon and Dawn Juker with Special Guest Appearances by Michele Eastland
Joe Ryan, Lead Guitar & Vocals
Billy Arnold, Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
Paul Fotti, Bass Guitar
Mike Eachus, Keys & Vocals
Jake Wilson, Alto & Baritone Sax
Jeremy Olson, Acoustic & Electronic Drums
The Billy Blues Band was first formed in 2016, by Billy with Michele Eastland and Becky Borazon blasting their vocals into the band late in 2017, with our first show early in 2018. Due to her popularity and other bands commitments, Michele has transitioned to Special Guest Appearances in 2025, with Dawn Juker bringing her own exceptional performance style and vocals to the band. The band brings a full contemporary blues and blues rock sound to music lovers in Boise and surrounding area fans. The band is also known to throw in classic rock, soul blues, and funk when needed for a particular venue. With the versatility of 8 musicians, the Billy Blues Band plays professional grade music for local upscale venues, festivals, private parties and weddings. The band released its first CD, "LIVE" featuring contemporary blues and blues rock. The band loves to share the high energy fun of our music with listeners and dancers. And, dancers make our performances the most fun for us.
Becky Borczon, one of the band's 2 lead vocalists, is professionally trained as a vocalist and actress, with examples of her other professional work at this link: www.beckyborczon.com Dawn Juker, our newest second lead vocalist, has been singing blues, rock and pop most of her life, having opened for Foreigner and Steve Adler of Guns & Roses. She has played with several local bands, also currently performing in her own band:
The Headliners: https://theheadlinersentertainment.neBoth Dawn and Becky also have bands playing smaller events. Joe Ryan, the lead guitarist and vocalist, came to the band after previously playing with a Tower of Power Tribute band in California. Joe is originally from England he has played with the best of the best musicians over the years. Joe is also currently on the Board of Directors with the Idaho Blues Society. Mike Eachus, playing keys and organ, came to the band after performing professionally for many years, also playing in several bands over the years including serving as a music director for the Righteous Brothers. Mike is also a vocalist with the band, and also plays locally with the Jeff Engelbert Band. Paul Fotti, multi-band experienced bassist, holds down the rhythm section, along with Billy Arnold who plays rhythm guitar and does vocals.
Billy Arnold, aka "Billy Blues" created the band in 2016 to promote contemporary blues and blues rock. Two of Billy's life passions have been his 40 years as a professional psychologist, and his music. Once retired, music became his sole passion. Billy began playing semi-professionally in 1978 with his musical soulmate; and over the years, the two played a number of clubs in South Texas, ending with two bands, the most successful being "Los Blues Guys". Billy currently serves at the President of the Idaho Blues Society, which was formerly the Boise Blues Society. Billy is committed to expanding the influence of the band in a number of different directions, which includes expanding venues and creating original blues and blues rock songs to add to the band's song list. For booking information and a speedy reply, contact Billy by text at 208-724-9001.
Text Billy Arnold at (208) 724-9001
We were so excited last night to get to witness the world premiere performance of our BBS Board member Billy Arnold's new band, Billy Blues Band!!
Many of you know these musicians and will remember Becky Borczon from when she showed up at a jam session at The Drink a while back and just blew everyone away with her awesome, passionate performances. Michele Eastland is also well known to us for the same reasons, incredible voice, passionate delivery. Put those two together with a great group of musicians like this and you're gonna have an amazing sound.. one our sold-out crowd at the Sapphire was certainly thrilled to hear and has been asking "where are you playing next?"
Stay tuned, we're pretty sure we'll be seeing this group again soon and we'll have more video for you soon as well.
Look for the band's page here and on Facebook and let 'em know how much you enjoy their music. by Ron Gardner
Blues E-News Interview April 2018
http://blues-e-news.com/5-quick-question-with-boises-billy-blues-band/
IndiePulse Music Interview March 2018
https://indiepulsemusic.com/2018/03/07/getting-to-know-the-billy-blues-band/
Mixalis Blue Interview May 2018
http://blues.gr/profiles/blogs/q-a-with-billy-arnold-billy-blues-band-promotes-a-new-generation-