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The John Denver
Internet Fan Club
Monthly Newsletter
J U L Y 2 0 0
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Editor: Emily M.
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http://www.rockymtnhigh.org * emily@parris.net
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Table of
Contents
July 2009 - Issue #183
John Denver
Events............................1
Steve Weisburg Visits James
Garrett's
"A Tribute to John Denver" in
Branson.......5
Jim Curry
Biography...........................6
John Denver
Notes.............................7
Poetry Corner:
"Memories" by Cynthia
Gullage..............8
John Denver Want
Ads..........................9
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J O H N D E N V E R E V
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July 11, 2009 -
the
toll free:
1-877-488-3380 http://www.galloarts.com
http://www.jimcurrymusic.com
July 14, 2009 - Estes Park,
CO - "John Denver Tribute
Concert" - TropiCowboy Band / Brad & Kathy
Fitch
http://www.tropicowboy.com
July 25, 2009 -
An
Evening with Christopher Westfall! 7:30pm Seven Points
Amphitheater,
srose312@embarqmail.com * http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil/.
July 31, 2009 -
of John Denver 7:00pm
August 1, 2009 - Hesston, PA
- "Friends With You Band - Tribute to
John Denver 7:00 - 10:00pm / Seven
Points Amphitheater - Raystown Lake
Seven Points Road - Hesston, PA / Free
admission but donations accepted.
Suzanne < srose312@embarqmail.com > or
Patty <
pjspiker@verizon.net >
http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil/
August 2, 2009 - Dana Point,
CA - "A Tribute to the Music of John Denver"
starring Jim Curry and his
band - City of Dana Point, Heritage Park
34400 Old Golden Lantern (949)
248-3530
http://www.danapoint.org * http://www.jimcurrymusic.com
August 7, 2009 - Holly
Springs, PA - Chris Collins and friends in
Concert 7:00 p.m, Tickets:
$15.00 Holly Inn, 31 Baltimore Ave, Mt.
Holly Springs, PA Info:
srose312@embarqmail.com or pjspiker@verizon.net,
www.hollyinn.com or the Holly Inn
717-486-3823.
August 14, 2009 – Van Wert,
Vigil and his band.
August 15, 2009 – Saratoga
Springs, NY – The Upstate New York John Denver
Potluck Picnic 10am – 6pm
Family picnic area near the playground / 16
Roosevelt Drive / Saratoga
Springs, NY 12866
www.geocities.com/darceyfarrow/JohnDenverPicnic.html
darceyannefarrow@yahoo.com
August 21-22, 2009 –
the Mountains: A Musical Tribute to John
Denver” featuring the “Friends
With You Band” as well as “Aspen Meadow”
Tickets $15 – Tahoe Valley RV
Resort /
Laurie Kern lkern@sbcglobal,net 916-416-3547
www.dancingwiththemountains.info
September 5, 2009 - Big
http://www.bigbeardiscoverycenter.com
http://www.jimcurrymusic.com
September 12, 2009 -
Claremont, CA - " A Tribute to the Music of
John Denver" starring Jim
Curry
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden (909) 625-8767
http://www.rsabg.org
http://www.jimcurrymusic.com
September 18, 2009 -
Charlottesville, VA - "A Tribute to the Music
of John Denver" will be
performed by Jim Curry, his band, and
special guest Jim Connor 8:00pm at
the Paramount Theater,
215 East Main Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902
(434) 979-1333
http://www.theparamount.net
http://www.JimCurryMusic.com
September 26, 2009 -
Histon & Impington
Royal British Legion Club,
http://www.fojd.org.uk
An evening concert will
feature Rene and Thomas from "Nickels &
Dimes"
October 7, 2009 -
Jeff
Pine will also perform. Chris and Jeff will perform
original music along
with a few John Denver tunes.
Hollie: holliecwoodstock@aol.com (678) 576-0269
Doors
open at 6:30pm
October 8, 2009 - Aspen CO -
Wheeler Opera House –
THE JOHN
Thing"
Featuring the original music of:
MACK BAILEY - DENNY BROOKS - BILL
DANOFF -
ALAN DEREMO – RICHIE
GAJATE-GARCIA - PETE HUTTLINGER
CHRIS NOLE - HERB PEDERSEN - KENN
ROBERTS
JIM SALESTROM - JOHN SOMMERS - MOLLIE WEAVER
Tickets go on
sale June 2009!
http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com/wheeler/
October 8, 2009 -
Swanton, Bill Powell
and Mark Nelson
perform at the Aspen Community Church 2:00pm
Tickets: $15 Sharon
alaskanchild@yahoo.com
Doors open at
1:30pm
OCTOBER 9th & 10th, 2009 – ASPEN, CO - THE WHEELER OPERA
HOUSE
12th Annual JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE CONCERTS
Celebrating the Man
and his Music
MACK BAILEY - DENNY BROOKS - BILL DANOFF
ALAN DEREMO -
RICHIE GAJATE-GARCIA - PETE HUTTLINGER - DON GROVE
MICHAEL JOHNSON
(special guest - both nights!)
JIM SALESTROM - JOHN SOMMERS - MOLLIE WEAVER
Tickets
go on sale June 2009!
http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com/wheeler/
http://www.aspenshowtickets.com (866) 449-0464
October
9, 2009 -
afternoon of music and
information about
contact Jennifer windwalker@samsco.org
October 10, 2009 -
11:00am - 3:00pm / Tickets $50 includes a gourmet lunch.
A DVD from the
film libtrary of Mr. John Wilcox will be available
for purchase at the
event. It is not included in the admission
price.
"Friends With You Band" will perform. The event is sold out
but a waiting list will be kept. Email
Jennifer at
October 11, 2009 -
Info: pixiedmyr@aol.com
October 11, 2009 –
present a FUN concert at the
in downtown
October 1, or $20 at the door. To order send
a SASE (self-addressed-
stamped-envelope)
to J. Therrien, 12
Dunecrest Av,
Info: jht2008@pacbell.net
October 11, 2009 - Aspen, CO
- "Coming Home - A Windstar Celebration"
Windstar Land Conservancy / 2317
Snowmass Creek Road /
Old Snowmass, Colorado 10:00am - 4:00pm
Live
music, new Windstar products, silent auction, Environmental
presentation
by John Fielder / Special Windstar History Presentation
featuring rare
photos / Q&A's with President Ron Deutschendorf /
JD Memorial Peace
Cloth Display / EARTHcamp and Connections
Presentations
History walk / Hike to the
Meditation Platform / Refreshments
ComingHome@wstar.org
October 11, 2009 –
/ Mark will perform original and cover songs
in this environmentally
themed Concert. 7:00pm Tickets $15 –
Location to be announced.
Sharon Cormican alaskanchild@yahoo.com http://www.vitalground.org
October 11, 2009 -
Concert"
with John Adams and Friends. Wheeler Opera House 7:00pm.
(970) 920-5770 Reserved seating $35
http://www.JohnAdamsMusic.com * www.youtube.com/JohnAdamsMusic
http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com
The band will consist of
John Adams; Guitars and lead vocals,
Tim Stroud, piano, keyboards and
vocals; Keely Brown, Accordian and
vocals; Randy Utterback, Mandolin,
Fiddle and Dobro; Dave Harding, lead Guitar; Willie Hoevers,
Percussion;
Salena Castleberry and Sally
Peterson, Vocals
"A Tribute to John Denver & Country Music Legends"
James
Garrett sings John Denver's best-loved hits.
IMAX Little Opry Theatre /
3562 Shepherd of the Hills
Expressway /
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Steve
Weisberg Visits James Garrett's " A Tribute to John Denver" in
James Garrett honors the memory of his
friend, John Denver, 6 days a week in
"A
Tribute to John Denver" is performed in a small, intimate, 208-seat theater.
James enjoys engaging the audience and keeping the atmosphere relaxed,
comfortable and friendly. Steve called the theater "Magic" and fit in perfectly
with the band and flow of the show. The fact that they had never rehearsed is
powerful proof that these are two extraordinarily talented professionals with a
detailed knowledge and love of John's music.
Steve delighted the audiences with his own
personal stories of John, his sense of humor, and his magnificent guitar
playing. James is known for having the longest two-hour show in Branson because
he seldom finishes in less than 2 1/2 hours. Each day Steve performed, the show
went over 3 hours, and no one got up to leave!
One of the many highlights of the show was
hearing Steve sing "Christmas for Cowboys", which he wrote for John and is on
John's "Rocky Mountain Christmas" album. He told us that John needed one more
song for the album and wanted a cowboy Christmas song. The two of them had a
contest to see who could come up with a song. Steve completed his first. John liked it, and they went into a recording
studio to record it. John sang, Steve played guitar, and they did it in one
take.
In 1974 I attended John's concert at the
Universal Amphitheater in
James met Steve in 1974 and they have
stayed in touch all these years. What a wonderful way for James to start his
third summer season in Branson, and what a wonderful, wonderful treat for any
John Denver fan. We look forward to Steve's return in the
fall.
Sue
Callison
IMAX
Theater
3562
Shepherd of the Hills Expressway
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Jim Curry
Biography
Born into a military family in
It was in the small town of
While
Jim enjoyed music he also was a talented artist and studied commercial art and
drafting. After two years of college and one year of working as a designer for
an outdoor advertising firm in
Following his art career Jim began his own business painting signs. Anne
joined him and helped to build a business. Over fourteen years Jim & Anne
had built the little sign company up to twenty employees manufacturing neon
signs and storefront signs. They also began their family. Brian was born in
1987, and Matthew was born in 1994.
Music had faded into the background and business had taken it's toll on
their life. Work was all there was. Anne wanted out, and the economy was poor.
Jim was offered a management position at a custom exhibit company. He took the
job and over the next 8 years the music gradually came back into their lives. On
Jim and Anne's 20th anniversary they went back to
Jim then landed the part of singing the
voice of John Denver for the CBS Made for TV Movie "Take Me Home, The John
Denver Story". Although, only a small part of the movie required Jim's voice, it
was the break that would give Jim the recognition as a serious singer and allow
him to step closer to his dream of being a full time musician.
In 2002 Jim left the exhibit company to
pursue his music full time. Since then Jim has surpassed all expectations of his
career goals. Performing often in
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From:
Friends of John Denver
Hi
Emily, and all Friends of John Denver,
News
of a new recording (cover) of John’s Back Home
Again:
Springsteen
Joins Fogerty on New Studio Album
by Jay Lustig
The Star-Ledger
June
09, 2009
Bruce Springsteen will make a guest
appearance on John Fogerty's upcoming album, "The Blue Ridge Rangers Rides
Again" (yes, that's "Rides," not "Ride"). The two will duet on the Everly
Brothers hit "When Will I Be Loved."
The album, consisting mostly of covers, is
due to be released in late summer or early fall. It is designed as a tribute to
Fogerty's musical roots, and is a sequel to his 1973 album, "The Blue Ridge
Rangers."
The
album will also feature Don Henley and Timothy B. Schmit of the Eagles, on Rick
Nelson's "Garden Party." Other songs Fogerty will perform include John Prine's
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Friends of John Denver * www.fojd.org.uk
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IAT
John Denver is now on Facebook:
Please
come find us at "IAT-John Denver" http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=100472756285
Ann,
Mary and Sandy
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by Cynthia
Gullage
Sometimes,
of an evening,
As dusk paints the sky,
My thoughts wing me backward
To
days long gone by.
I remember a young man,
Who sang of the
seasons.
Who purported peace,
Gave us his rhymes and reasons.
He
spoke of one world,
And the battles that raged.
We each grew to love
him,
Through all of his days.
He filled up our senses,
Imparted his
dreams,
In a voice golden hued,
Clear as pure mountain streams.
We
laughed and we cried
As the years drifted by.
He opened our
eyes,
Lifted each spirit high.
Too early he left us.
Still we carry
on
The work that he started,
Our 'Far Out"
friend,John.
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Copyright
June 11, 2009 by Cynthia Gullage
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WINDSTAR PRODUCTIONS is
looking for high quality concert & candid photographs of John Denver, for a
soon to be released DVD box set of unreleased John Denver concerts from around
the world.
All photographs must have been filmed by the submitter who owns
the copyright, we cannot accept photographs from you taken by other
photographers. We are also looking for high resolution
scans of any concert
memorabilia, such as tickets, posters, hand bills, newspaper advertisements,
etc. There will be no payments, but we will send a free box set to whoever
submitted accepted
and used material. While we cannot promise it, if the
DVD label includes a thank you section, we will also put your name there.
Please send an email that
clearly states that you give Windstar Productions permission to use your
submissions,
along with your name &
address to: johndenver@enliven.tv
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Mary
Kushneir
Email:
mmk@twcny.rr.com
John
Denver VHS Video Tape available:
"Higher
Ground" Cost: $15 includes postage (
Please
write or email.
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I
would like to trade JD concert cds (have over 450).
Peace
Alfie
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