Live at the Idle Hour

Happy Birthday Dianne!!!!

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Pete plays at 50......

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More great writers..Thursday Mar.30....

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Writers Night at The Idle Hour......

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Thursday evening from 6:00pm until 10:00pm or "whenever" is now writers night at the Idle Hour. We have a PA system so your masterpiece can be heard above the usual din at the bar. Next Thursday will be the fourth one. The first three have been well attended and we have had generally good reviews from people who should know about these things. Mike Mayo is running the show. As is normal at the Idle Hour , all you have to do is show up and play. If you can't make it on Thursday don't worry, come in anytime, because "Every Night is Writers Night at the Idle Hour".

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Santa Plays the Lap Thingy......

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Bobby's Idle Hour Stars in Movie.....

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Yes, it's true. The Idle Hour is the main character in a new documentary by Andra Butler. It's called "The Last Idle Hours". It chronicles the last days of 1010 16th Avenue South and most of our history up until now. It was produced in co-operation with Bobby and Dianne Herald and includes appearances, interviews and performances by the usual suspects including, but not limited to, Jonathan Long, Pete Muncie, Billy Arr, Randall Moore, Mike Phyles, C.B. Fullmer, Sandra Moss,Bill Floweree, T-Bone, Easy Stylin', Hal Spangler, "Lizard" Tom Case, Jimbo Reese, T.J. Larkin, David Schnaufer, Lillian Louise Fullmer, Susie Monick, Jack Bond, Gary Mallow, David Ball, Mike Gideon, Chaine Deming, Catfish, Tommy Ford, Donnie Qualls, Carter Little, Billy "Son" Charlton, Tom Bresh, Lisa Carver, Will McClean, Mark Scholl, Danny Dahl, Carmen Krenn, Mara Papalas, and Fox 17 News, among others.
The Premiere of "The Last Idle Hours" will be at the new Idle Hour (1028 16th Ave So), Thursday evening December 15, at 8:00 pm. Everyone's invited.

Nashville Independent Music is on the web.......(click here)....

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After a lot of hard work by John Haring and his posse the long gestation period is over. They have given us a site to hear and download songs from people who have actually played at the Idle Hour.
Among others, there are songs and CDs by Jonathan "Smiley Face"Long, Thom "Lizard"Case, Annie Mosher, Lisa Carver, and yours truly. It's a good looking website and we're all proud to be associated. Check it out at.......http://www.nashvilleim.com/.......

Here's a shot of the home page...(click here)

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BOBBY E. HERALD----1934-2005.....

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EMAIL from BILLY ARR

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Hi. Dianne Herald, at the Idle Hour Bar, has been more than just VERY BUSY these past few weeks and asked me to again email everyone concerned. By now, you've probably heard that Bobby (the owner) was stricken with throat cancer sometime ago and is in his 6th week of chemo & radiation. *He's very sick and frail, but still holding his own. Medicare of course is not handling all the expenses incurred and we're all trying to raise a few bucks to help out. We're having a BIG todo at the bar this Saturday, the 16th, starting about 1 pm and going til closing. There'll be "cold beer", lots of entertainment, (a stage in the parking lot outback) plenty of great food, and a late afternoon auction of some really cool donated items, guitars etc. Please stop by and help us be successful on this if you possibly can. Thanks, from all the "regs" and the staff at the bar. PS: If any of you would LIKE to bring a dish as well, please call the bar (726-0446) and get in touch with Janie Case, who is handling the dining table "stuff". Thanks again, Billy Arr

Don't forget, there'll be a generous buffet spread of great delicious FREE food, hours of good Music, (writers & artists alike), and an auction of fabulous, donated items for the afternoon auction. THE BEER COMPANIES, GIBSON GUITARS and a lot of other good people were very generous with their donations. It all kicks off at 1pm, this Saturday the 16th and goes til closing. BE THERE Y'ALL! . . . . . . You Too, Roger

and Marlys . . . and Michelle and Patricia. Tell your friends, please . . . ..Bobby really needs our help!

A lot has happened since our last posting.....

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The wedding chapel.....

There was a cake because....

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Chuck and Sandy got married........

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The Happy Family........

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So a party was required.....

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We were only too happy to oblige........

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There was singing.....

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with harmony.........

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and empathy.......

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And melody......

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And none of the above..........

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Even some dancing........

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Even Mark approved.....

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Can you believe it?

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Yes, it's true. My parents are finally getting married. Ho hum. As you can see from the poster below, you're all invited. I'll be there to make sure they do it right and then I'm gonna split. I have no desire to see what happens afterwards. I think y'all will probably get crazy. So,see you then.......Lilli

The Happy Couple......

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Investigative Journalists in Action........

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Let's Party.......

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Grand Re-opening, Friday and Saturday, April 15 & 16.

Article in All The Rage.....

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Hey Bartender!: Jonathan Long

Special from THE TENNESSEAN
By Hollie Shulick

Beers and tears flowed freely last fall when the Music Row institution known as Bobby’s Idle Hour closed last fall after its property owners sold the building. It seemed a chapter in Nashville pop history was closed.

Not so: Thanks to financial and moral support from friends and regulars, owners Bobby and Diane Herald reopened their beloved bar just a block away from their old site. Shiny and clean - for now - the new Idle Hour has lured back the regulars, who are hard at work giving the joint some character.

And if that means restoring an inch of two of nicotine residue on the ceiling and punching some holes in the walls, so be it.

Name: Jonathan Long

Bar: Bobby’s Idle Hour

Hometown: Lima, N.Y.

Moved to Nashville: 1971

How long at Bobby’s: Since 1999

ATR: What’s the typical Bobby’s crowd like?

JL: It’s a whole cross-section of Nashville. Most people are just down-to-earth country.

ATR: Beer, wine or liquor?

JL: We sell no liquor. We sell no wine. Just beer. It’s domestic. It’s cold.

ATR: What’s your favorite night of the week?

JL: It doesn’t matter. Every night brings something different. We’re all nuts....

ATR: What’s the most memorable thing that has happened since you’ve been bartending here?

JL: Most everybody who comes in here works hard to get by on a day-to-day basis. The most amazing thing here, two years ago I damn near died. And these people who come in here, who live day-to-day, week-to-week, work hard and barely have enough to get by, made it possible for me to pay my rent, phone, electric, utilities, take care of a mountain of bills. And these people made it so it was all right until I was able to go back to work. That’s the most amazing thing.

ATR: When the bar is packed, what will ensure I get a drink quickly?

JL: You just react. But usually it’s the biggest moron who gets the last beer.

ATR: What’s the worst pickup line you’ve ever heard?

JL: " What are you doing for the next five minutes? "

ATR: What do you like to drink off-duty?

JL: Beer or wine.

ATR: Why should people come to Bobby’s for a drink?

JL: The people. The people who own it, the people who come in to drink, the music. This is the last bit of old Nashville. You come in here and you can hear some of the best music you’ve ever heard, and you can hear some of the worst! There’s no more little places like this anymore. It’s just old Nashville.

ATR: Do you have a hangover cure?

JL: Don’t sober up!

Article in the Nashville City Paper......

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Bobby’s Idle Hour reopens on Music Row
By Craig Boerner, cboerner@nashvillecitypaper.com March 28, 2005
Bobby’s Idle Hour, Nashville’s Music Row watering hole for 26 years, has reopened one block up the street from its former location after a four-month hiatus. It is the historical place where songs are written and sung in an informal setting as horseshoes clang from the pits out back. “It is one of the few where you can walk in the door and say, ‘Hey, can I play you a song?’” said Dianne Herald, wife of owner Bobby Herald. “That is welcomed.” That staple has been missing from Music City’s landscape since former landlord Jimmy Claxton sold the 1010 16th Ave. S. property last September to Dowell Wright Holdings. The old Bobby’s closed Nov. 15 and was razed in anticipation of a condominium development. The new Bobby’s is in the former Kim’s Market, 1028 16th Ave. S. Herald said the transition was a long four months. “I did not like the time off,” she said. “I worried a whole lot and I was on hands every day at Kim’s Market or talking to somebody about getting paperwork together and seeing if we could pull this off.” “Our customers helped push us, they wanted it, too, and we couldn’t let them down.” Dowell Wright bought the old property and donated $2,000 for renovations at the new location after reading about its history. The Heralds, who met while working together at the old Idle Hour, now have a five-year lease with an option to buy at the new location owned by Doug Hong. Kim’s was renovated to meet ADA standards and fire codes but is very similar to the old location with updated restrooms and a few additions such as video trivia and the golf game Golden Tee. A soft opening was held last Thursday and an official grand opening is being planned. “The first day felt good,” Herald said. “It’s a different feel but it still has the same people and they make the place. It’s a new start to an old thing.” Local attorney Adam Dread, who represents Bobby’s on a pro bono basis, said his clients were literally “thrust into the new millennium” when the 26-year-old bar was sold. “[Bobby’s] is kind of like Mayberry meets Cheers,” he said.

The new Princess of the Idle Hour......

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Cold Beer, Cool Music........

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1028 16th Ave So, Nashville, 37212

WE'RE BACK !!!!!!

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1028 16th Ave So, Nashville, 37212

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LAST CALL

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THE PARTY'S OVER

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Hey y'all, check out this cover story in the local rag. Just click on the link that says nashville Scene.

Nashville Scene

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Nashville Scene

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Don't know whether to laugh or cry.

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Well, we might be closing, but we're going down pickin'.

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"Last Call at the Idle Hour"...

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Alas, it's the end of a really good run. The land that Bobby's is on has been sold. The Idle Hour will close (and most likely be torn down) sometime in early November. Come by as often as possible before then to say goodbye to the place, drop a tear in your beer and pick a few last tunes with the gang. Details about the last big hurrah/closing party to follow soon. Open seven days a week up until the bitter end...Will post more information as it becomes available.

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Wedding rehersal???????????

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It's very late on Monday.

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The Big Chill?

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It's been lively lately.

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Lauren's going away party was on the patio.

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Lou was here.

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Our loss, Frisco's gain, Bye Lauren.

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Ray and Pete.

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Teeter John,Esther, and Jeff.

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They came from Pittsburg. Y'all come back.

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Mike and Danielle.

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Zak takes a whack.

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Another great week at Bobby's Idle Hour.

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Eli's Sis finally showed up. Looking good, counselor.

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Dianimal came from Minnesota.

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Tom and Beau.

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We had TV stars....

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And more.

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What a smile.

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The bartender is a lech.

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Sunday night was Old Fashioned Songwriter's Guitar Pull Night.

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The bartenders played----

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---Both of them.

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Dale Allen and son

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Bill Flowers.

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Wanda Kay and Billy Arr.

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Gary Harper.

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Jimmy Burch and Susy.

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Gene and Paula.

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Imagine you went on the Keith Whitley ride,

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And ended up playing bluegrass at the Idle Hour.

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Friday night was packed at the Idle Hour.