The Bosco France Band: Painting the town Blue
March 1, 2012 1:13 PM 
by Nick Ducholz
On a still Tuesday night off Franklin Street, the frosty air was excited and diffused by the high wails and low chugs of a blues guitar. The voice intertwined with the guitar was rife with love, pain, anger and joy all mixed into a sultry, emotional gas that clouded the mind and stimulated the libido. It was just a pleasant scent to lure in listeners.
Upon entering to the source of this charming noise, Lamasco’s Bar & Grill, Boscoe France lead singer and vocalist of the Boscoe France Band entered into a meaty, mind-splintering solo that caught the attention of every patron in the building including myself. This was not the flighty, light guitar work of 80’s rock bands. This was high and low notes perfectly balanced in frequency each with girth and flavor of fine cuts of meat. Grabbing a seat among friends then deciding to forfeit an immediate drink I let my ears feast.
Boscoe France hails from Kentucky and had a family entrenched in music and frivolity. “I just grew up
with a guitar in my hands. My papaw played, my mamaw played and my uncle played. During family gatherings they would break out the instruments and the bottle and pass both of them around,” says France. At age three he was given his first guitar and by age 6 he began to get a true grasp on harmony using a Gibson Flying V his father had received as a trade for work.
“I started playing bars at age ten without any formal lessons. The first one I played in was Gloria’s Corral Club in Evansville,” says France. Prior to that France developed a love for rock and roll having Def Leppard’s album Pyromania. As time went on France’s taste musical taste broadened. “I got into my mom’s albums, she had an awesome taste in music. The Philmore, Skynard and a bunch of stuff Tom Dowd (Ray Charles, John Coltrane, Eric Clapton) produced,” says France.
His musical inspirations are vast but the most prominent was a family member. “My Uncle Duke only played three chords but he played the s*** out of ‘em and he also sang. He is my biggest musical influence without a doubt. It was because of him that I got my first chance to play in front of only adults when I was real young,” says France.
France is a homegrown, self-taught talent and a family man. Even to this day, in his mid-thirties, he is shy guy onstage because trying experiences when he was performing young. “I use humor and I joke 
and kid and stuff but when I play my guitar and sing, I have my eyes closed. It’s just me and my guitar, that’s what I feel,” says France.
The Boscoe France Band is highly formidable musical farce in the tri-state area. While performing their craft they have very few peers. They have history in the area and a natural rhythm feeding of each other and accenting each others’ strengths. The Boscoe France Band is no joke!
Find Boscoe France on facebook.com for more information and upcoming shows.
11 Creative Graduation Caps We So Wish We Had
Are you a recent grad or waiting to walk across the stage soon? If so, then a huge congrats to you! But here's the real question-- have you decorated that cap yet? Or even thought about it?
Mt Vernon Loves Their Kitchen Canisters
May 25, 2013 12:40 PM I've been spending a lot of time driving to Mt. Vernon lately going to Expressway Chevrolet, Buick, GMC for their Memorial Day Celebration this weekend. On the drive, I noticed something I had never seen before...
The Freedom Train – Holiday World’s Last Original Ride Has Pulled Into the Station for the Last Time
May 25, 2013 8:00 AM Holiday World first opened it's gates on August 3rd, 1946 as Santa Claus Land. One of the original rides was the Freedom Train, whose engineer was none other than Santa himself. The Freedom Train, Holiday World's last remaining original ride has been officially retired and will run no more, which ends 66 years of faithful service for the little train that could.
New Social Networking Site For Dog Owners Asks ‘Where My Dogs At?’
May 25, 2013 4:00 AM Until about a year ago, I have always been a dog person. I never had a cat, EVER! But, when the VHS brought a little black kitten into our studio, I couldn't help but take her home. Now, I know not ALL of you have come over to the cat side or even straddle the cat/dog fence so for you dog lovers, I have found a an app that you LOVE!!
Will Indiana Ever Allow Sunday Beer Sales?
May 24, 2013 11:32 PM Sunday alcohol sales across the state of Indiana has been the subject of much controversy, mostly because liquor store owners want nothing to do with Sunday sales, and even more interesting than that, they do not want your local grocery store to be able to sell it either.
Men Say the New ‘Evolutionary Husband’ Samsung Ad Is Sexist and Wrong
May 24, 2013 8:00 PM There have a been a few controversial commercials lately, but a new ad from Samsung has men everywhere crying foul. Usually, when the term 'sexist' is used about an ad, it almost always involves women being offended in some way, but the new Samsung ad, called 'Evolutionary Husband' has men very angry about being portrayed as morons.
Kenny Chesney Brings Music to Alzheimer’s Patients
'Pirate Flag' singer Kenny Chesney is known for his big-hearted kindness, as portrayed by his generosity to Boston and his support of grieving Newton families. Now, he's helping 'spread the love' in another impacting way, teaming up with non-profit organization Music and Memory to help bring music to Alzheimer's disease and dementia patients.
B.U.L.L.I.E. Nation Rescue Is Helping The Animals Of Moore, Oklahoma
May 24, 2013 10:24 AM B.U.L.L.I.E. Nation Rescue and Pet Food Center are teaming up to help the animals and families affected by the tornado in Oklahoma. The shelters and rescues are overrun with extra animals to feed and care for. They will be having a Stuff the Truck event Saturday, May 25th from 10 to 4 at Pet Food Center’s North Evansville Location.
Darius Rucker on Racist Tweeter: ‘I Have to Expose This Idiot’
Darius Rucker is speaking out about the racist tweet that he recently received, calling the person who sent it an "idiot."
11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry
It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department.