The Bodo Brothers

Boise, ID- They love to sing the blues, and it's certainly fun to watch them do it. The BoDo Brothers have been together just under a year, but have already found their nitch.

When listening to Patrick "Po" O'Hara and Nick Berlin play "Can't Be Satisified"... one thing's for sure, The BoDo Brothers are all about the blues.

"It's a feeling. What I play I feel throughout my body," said O'Hara.

"When I play music, especially like the blues, you're not trying to look cool," said Berlin. "It's about getting down to business and playing."

You might be surprised to know that O'Hara and Berlin are teenagers when listening to their music. Both are seniors at Timberline High School. Now you might ask... what could they know about the blues?

"My parents, grounded, work, getting arrested... but that doesn't happen very much," said O'Hara while laughing.

So they certainly have problems too, but for them, they're able to escape their troubles by getting together and creating music. That's when it's all about having fun.

"I really like setting yourself up and getting to know the music cause that's the first time you're playing it," said Berlin. "When you nail the song and look at each other and you're like 'awesome'... best feeling ever."

Their hearts are in it, too, you can tell. Plus, after talking with them it's pretty clear being a blues musician has nothing to do with the possibility of being a girl-magnet.

"If you want to get the chicks don't play blues," joked O'Hara. "Older people like us, but it's nice because they're the ones that pay us."

Although for Berlin, he admits to having a little bit of hope.

"You have the women who like the music," said Berlin. "Women gravitate towards drummers so I might have a pretty good chance."

At this summer's Blues, Brews, and BBQ event the BoDo Brothers took the title of "best band." They also placed first in the Arts West Battle of the Bands.

If you would like to check them out yourself, they will be playing for the Soul Food Extravaganza on Saturday, August 1st. The event will be from 11am-8pm at Julia Davis Park in Boise.


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- Idaho Statesmen

Patrick “Po” O’Hara and I had the privilege of stopping by the Foothills School on Tuesday for a Blues in The Schools Program. Sponsored by the Boise Blues Society, BITS brings the power of Blues Music to students. Blues influence, history and importants are emphasized. However the real magic is when professional musicians like Po share their passion with kids.

After a quick introduction, young Mr. O’Hara took over. He quickly built rapport and respect. After a quick look at history, Po ran through a series of Blues standards-traditional to modern. With an understanding of the music, Po got the kids involved. 1st just stomping of feet and clapping. With the help of teachers Jessica and Jennifer he soon had them writing Blues songs and performing. The favorite of the day had to be “broccoli Blues.

Thank you Po, You did a great job, glad I could be along to help.

- Boisee.com