============================================= *** R O C K Y M O U N T A I N H I G H *** ============================================= The John Denver Internet Fan Club Monthly Newsletter J U L Y 2 0 0 8 Editor: Emily M. Parris ================================================ http://www.rockymtnhigh.org * emily@parris.net ================================================ Table of Contents Issue #171 * July 2008 John Denver Events.............................1 "Dunedin to Host John Denver Musical"..........6 John Denver Notes..............................9 John Denver Poetry "The Balladeer: For John" by E.V. Rose.......8 John Denver Want Ads...........................7 ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R E V E N T S ======================================= July 1, 2008 - Modesto, CA - John Denver Tribute Show - Jim Curry and his band at the Gallo Center for the Arts / Tickets: 1-877-488-3380 * http://www.jimcurrymusic.com www.galloarts.org/Events/EventDetails.aspx?id=615 July 2, 2008 - Central Point. OR - John Denver Tribute Show - Jim Curry and his band / Crater Performing Arts Center http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/35350 July 3, 2008 - Florence, OR - John Denver Tribute Show - Jim Curry and his band / Florence Event Center (888) 968-4086 or (541) 997-1994 http://www.jimcurrymusic.com July 5, 2008 - Renton, WA - John Denver Tribute Show Jim Curry and his band / IKEA Center for the Performing Arts / http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/35354 http://www.jimcurrymusic.com July 7, 2008 - Duncan, British Columbia, Canada - John Denver Tribute Concert / Jim Curry and his band / Cowichan Theatre (250) 748-7529 July 8, 2008 - Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada John Denver Tribute Concert / Jim Curry and his band / The Arts Center and Theatre www.theactmapleridge.org (604) 476-2787 / info@mract.org July 9, 2008 - Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada - John Denver Tribute Concert / Jim Curry and his band / Kelowna Community Theatre / 1375 Water Street, Kelowna http://www.kctlive.ca * (250) 469-8506 July 11, 2008 - Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada - John Denver Tribute Concert / Jim Curry and his band / The Empress Theatre (800) 540-9229 http://www.empresstheatre.ab.ca July 11, 2008 - Vail Valley, Colorado * Benefit concert features Jim Salestrom and Friends with Special Guest Suzy Bogguss. Performers also include Bill Danoff, John Sommers, Denny Brooks and Chris Nole. $95 7:30 Vilar Performing Arts Center / 68 Avondale Lane / Beaver Creek, CO 81620 * infovpac@vvf.org Info: Kimberly (970) 748-5958 * www.vilarpac.org July 12, 2008 - Vulcan, Alberta, Canada - John Denver Tribute Concert / Jim Curry and his band / Vulcan Recreation Center Tickets: Vulcan Tech Center (403) 485-2994 http://www.jimcurrymusic.com July 12, 2008 - Norfolk - UK - "Poems, Prayers and Promises Picnic" - 12:00 Noon at the John Denver Bench at Dersingham National Nature Reserve, Norfolk. It is off the A149 at Wolferton, next to the royal Sandringham Estate. Info: Paul rockymountainhigh27@virgin.net http://johndenverlookingforspace.com/welcome.htm July 15, 2008 - UK - "Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver" - Wayne Denton at Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Hayling Island (Tel: 02392 463-805) July 25, 2008 - UK - "Remembering John Denver" - concert with Steve Cherelle, Wes Candy & Jan Mellon at the Quay Theatre Sudbury, Suffolk (Box office - 01787 374745) July 26, 2008 - Hesston, Pa - "Headin' to The Mountains" - An evening with Christopher Westfall 7:00pm - Seven Points Amphitheater / Raystown Lake * donations appreciated Info: Suzanne srose312@embarqmail.com //raystown.nab.usace.army.mil * http://chriswestfall.com August 2, 2008 - Dousman, WI - Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup - "feel good about being with the outdoors again" / The Wisconsin Friends of John Denver Summer Cleanup 11:am Meet in the gravel parking lot of the Kettle Moraine Golf Club / 4299 US Hwy 67 / Trash bags & safety vests provided / Food, fellowship & fun after the cleanup / Carolyn Churchill the_family_churchill@msn.com (847) 421-4609 August 9, 2008 - Hesston, PA - The Friends With You Band - "A Tribute to the Music of John Denver" - Seven Points Ampitheater / Raystown Lake 7:00pm - donations appreciated Chris Collins, Mark Cormican, Kevin Delmolino and Paul Swanton. Info: Suzanne srose312@embarqmail.com or Patty pjspiker@verizon.net http://friendswithyouband.com http://raystown.nab.usace.army.mil August 15-17, 2008 - South Lake Tahoe, CA - "Dancing With The Mountains: A Musical Tribute to John Denver" - Tahoe Valley Campground / 1175 Melba Drive / South Lake Tahoe. The "Friends With You" band will be featured. Info: Laurie - Laurie@LaurieKern.com * (916) 416-3547 http://groups.msn.com/TheSpiritofJohn http://www.dancingwiththemountains.info August 16, 2008 - Alto, NM - A Musical Tribute to John Denver with Mack Bailey, Bill Danoff, Alan Deremo, Pete Huttlinger, Gary Mule Deer, Chris Nole, John Sommers & Mollie Weaver 8:00pm Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts / Airport Highway 220 / Alto NM 88312 / (888) 818-7872 www.spencertheater.com August 16, 2008 - Saratoga Springs, NY / 9th Annual John Denver Potluck Picnic / Saratoga Spa State Park / 19 Roosevelt Drive / Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 / $6 Parking fee / Family pavilion area near bridge to bathroom. http://www.geocities.com/darceyfarrow/JohnDenverPicnic.html Darcy < darceyannefarrow@yahoo.com > August 20, 2008 - Liverpool, NY - The 10th Annual John Denver Memorial Concert and food drive - Johnson Park - Village of Liverpool, NY 7:00pm - 9:00pm - free admission - Please bring non perishable food items to benefit the Liverpool Food Pantry. A memorable evening of John's music performed live by Alan Taylor, The Very Excellent Folk Trio and Two Feet Short. Lawn Seating * Alan Taylor (315) 299-5512 guitarman946@aol.com August 23, 2008 - Estes Park, CO - "John Denver Tribute Concert" 7:00pm Fund-raiser for the Lion's Club Charities. Stanley Park Rodeo Arena / http://www.cowboybrad.com Info: cowboybrad@earthlink.net August 31, 2008 - Fort Collins, CO - John Denver Tribute Concert / Senior Center 7:00pm * info@tropicowboy.com http://www.tropicowboy.com September 6, 2008 - UK - "Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver" - Wayne Denton at Warners Bembridge, Isle of Wight (Tel: 01983 873 931) September 8-12, 2008 - Peaceful Valley, CO - Tom Crum's "Journey to Center 2008", a 5 day residential program $2095 double occupancy / info@aikiworks.com (585) 924-7302 http://www.aikiworks.com Aiki Works, Inc. PO Box 251 Victor, NY 14564 September 13, 2008 - UK - Our autumn 2008 Denver Day will be held at Walton Village Hall, near Stafford. Denver Day will be followed by a concert by Mark Robinson. Info: Christine Moon fojdclub@fojd.org.uk http://www.fojd.org.uk October 8, 2008 - Aspen, CO - "Wake Up Your Possibilities" with speakers Dr. Robert Fuller, Pastor Keith Perry and Chris Collins / 3:00-9:00pm Gourmet Meal served at 6:00pm / Entertainment will include a performance by Jeff Pine. Maroon Bells Lodge at the T-Lazy-7 Ranch / 3129 Maroon Creek Road / Aspen, CO 81611 * Tickets $65 before August 1, 2008 / For tickets send a SASE and a check made payable to Peaceful Blue Planet Foundation / c/o Hollie Carter / 5044 Southland Drive / Woodstock, GA 30188 Holliecwoodstock@aol.com * (678) 576-0269 October 9, 2008 - Aspen, CO - "It's Easy Being Green" workshop #1 10:00 - 11:00am and #2 11:00 - 12:00 noon. Interactive workshop on living more lightly on the planet. $5 donation for one workshop or $8 for both. Reservations: Send SASE and check to AHP, PO Box 1374, Frisco, CO 80443 or email charlotte@colorado.net / Will be held at Aspen Community Church, 200 E. Bleeker, Aspen, CO October 9, 2008 - Aspen, CO - Meet and Greet / John Denver Sanctuary 3:30pm / Deb Perry aspeninoctober@wowway.com October 9, 2008 - Aspen, CO - Worship on the Mountain 4:00pm Christian non-denominational service officiated by Pastor Keith Perry / Deb Perry - aspeninoctober@wowway.com October 9, 2008 - Aspen, CO - "Friends With You" Concert / Aspen Community Church 7:00pm $15 per person Sharon Cormican alaskanchild@msn.com October 10, 2008 - Aspen, CO - Steve Gillette and his wife, Cindy, will be presenting a concert at the Aspen Community Church. Ellen Stapenhorst will open. 2:00pm Aspen & Bleeker Streets / Tickets: $15 Send a check plus SASE to: J. Therrien, 12 Dunecrest Ave., Monterey, CA 93940 info: jht2008@pacbell.net October 10, 2008 - Aspen, CO - 11th Annual Musical Tribute to John Denver / Wheeler Opera House / 320 E. Hyman Ave. 7:00pm http://www.expectamiraclenow.org Featuring: Bill Danoff, John Sommers, Gary Muledeer, Denny Brooks, Kenn Roberts, Jim Salestrom, Mollie Weaver, Richie Garcia, Alan Deremo, Chris Nole, Pete Huttlinger and Jim Horn. Steve Gillette will also perform at this show. http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com October 11, 2008 - Aspen, CO - 11th Annual Musical Tribute to John Denver / Wheeler Opera House / 320 E. Hyman Ave. 7:00pm http://www.expectamiraclenow.org Featuring: Bill Danoff, John Sommers, Gary Muledeer, Denny Brooks, Kenn Roberts, Mack Bailey, Jim Salestrom, Mollie Weaver, Richie Garcia, Alan Deremo, Chris Nole, Pete Huttlinger and Jim Horn. http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com October 11, 2008 - Ashcroft, CO - Second Annual Pine Creek Cookhouse event called "Coming Together in Harmony" 11:00am - 3:30pm / Live music with the Friends With You Band / Mr. Wilcox will premier a new dvd of John Denver footage including John singing "The Gold and Beyond" from the 1984 Winter Olympics that will only be available at the event. Tickets $50 srose312@embarqmail.com or windwalker@samsco.org October 12, 2008 - Aspen, CO - A Windstar Celebration on the land 10:00am - 4:00pm / Free to all members of windstar, or you can join that day. Info: Shari apokey1@aol.com October 12, 2008 - Aspen, CO - John Adams at the Wheeler Opera House * http://www.wheeleroperahouse.org 7:00pm $35.00 / Tickets on sale 6-2-08 Wheeler Box Office (970) 920-5770 or (866) 449-0464 October 12, 2008 - Aspen, CO - Join Mack Bailey, Chris Nole and Pete Huttlinger for an afternoon of music at the Aspen Chapel / 77 Meadowood Dr / Aspen, CO 81611 3:00pm Purchase tickets through paypal at mack@mackbailey.com or send a check to Mack Bailey / PO Box 201435 / Denver, CO 80220 $25 www.chrisnole.com * www.mackbailey.com * www.petehuttlinger.com October 13, 2008 - Aspen, CO - It's Goodbye Again 5:00pm Wagner Park on Durant Ave (Ball field across from the Mountain Chalet). Bring kleenex & cameras Deb Perry aspeninoctober@wowway.com October 15, 2008 - UK - "Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver" - Wayne Denton at Warners Sinah Warren, Hampshire (Tel: 02392 466 421) October 25, 2008 - Dousman, WI - Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup / Wisconsin Friends of John Denver / Kettle Moraine Golf Club / 4299 US Hwy 67 / Trash bags & safety vests provided Stick around afterwards for food, fellowship & fun Carolyn Churchill: the_family_churchill@msn.com or (847) 421-4609 December 23, 2008 - UK - "Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver" - Wayne Denton at Warners Gunton Hall, Lowestoft, Nr Gt Yarmouth (Tel: 01502 730288) (from the FOJD web page: www.fojd.org.uk) December 26, 2008 - UK - "Country Roads: A Celebration of John Denver" - Wayne Denton at Warners Cricket St. Thomas, Chard, Somerset (Tel: 01460 30111) (from the FOJD web page: www.fojd.org.uk) March 21, 2009 - UK - Concert for Friends of John Denver will follow the spring Denver Day / Christine Moon fojdclub@fojd.org.uk * http://www.fojd.org.uk April 3, 2009 - Netherlands - John Adams concert in Hendrik Ido Ambacht (near Rotterdam) in Cascade theater. Tickets go on sale 9-8-08. Branson, MO - Monday through Saturday 10:00am "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 / Branson, MO 65616 (800) 419-4832 <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> "Dunedin To Host John Denver Musical" The Press New Zealand 7-18-08 Country boy: Dunedin is to host a musical based on the life of the late John Denver. Dunedin is to host the world premiere of a stage show based on the life and music of the late American singer John Denver. Harold Thau, theatrical producer and a former business partner of Denver, announced today that "Whisper The Wind" would kick off in Dunedin in September. Dunedin's Event Entertainment will present the show, which will then play in theatres throughout New Zealand and head to Australia next year. Event Entertainment promoter Dennis Brown said it made sense to start off in Dunedin because of the advantages Taylormade Media's studios would give the production. "We have cutting edge facilities here,'' he told NZPA. The show will combine a live concert concept with international singers and musicians performing Denver's songs, together with archival footage of Denver's life. Brown, son of late New Zealand promoter Joe Brown, said he had been chasing the right to stage the show for some time. "We have some experience of taking an artist and being able to reproduce as best we can the artist's sound with the right musicians and singers and being able to tell the story through video and film material that was available,'' he told NZPA. Denver was 53 when he was killed in a plane crash in 1997. He wrote and sang many international hits including "Take Me Home Country Roads", "Rocky Mountain High", "Annie's Song", "Back Home Again", "Thank God I'm A Country Boy" and "Calypso". Thau has produced theatrical shows in New York, including the off-Broadway "Almost Heaven: Songs Of John Denver", and the Tony Award-winning "Spring Awakening". Musical director David Walker from Canada has auditioned north American entertainers for the role of Denver and final casting is about to be decided by the producers. <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> ================================================= JOHN DENVER W A N T A D S / F O R S A L E ================================================= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Three of Johns TV shows are now available for download: "Music and the Mountains", "The Higher We Fly" and "Rocky Mountain Reunion." http://www.johndenverspecials.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We are in the process of moving and have several extra JD items to sell instead of packing them away. Please email for a listing: johndenver_items@yahoo.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John Denver Videos: http://www.JohnDenverVideos.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R P O E T R Y ======================================= The Balladeer For John by E. V. Rose His words inspired me often when I was filled with doubt I'd find beauty in the songs he sang and now could never be without No more that clear and lilting sound of peace and joy and hope he seemed to always understand how his music helped us cope For life isn't easy for any of us and certainly not for John though he never ever let us see behind the scenes what was going on Your life has been portrayed on film and sometimes in the news you're not here to defend yourself but we hardly ever share their views We're so blessed to have your music in our lives and thank you so for leaving us this legacy but oh, we do miss you, you know I imagine you fly with the eagles high above, and beyond the clouds unfettered by the bonds of Earth and away from unbearable crowds So goodbye to my darling balladeer always in my thoughts each day one day I may brave the sadness and say a prayer out at Monterey ___________________________ Copyright by E.V. Rose 2007 ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R N O T E S ======================================= Vote for John Denver as your All Time Favorite Love Song Artist at http://www.lovesongs.com/alltimefavartist.htm You can vote once per day. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jean Kendle - Mishawaka, Indiana 4-29-08 The radio station WSND 88.9 fm, on the University of Notre Dame here in Indiana, repeated the previously played radio show of a combination of John Denver songs and the Sons of the Pioneer's songs, for a whole 3 hours last night. There were 2 host DJ's, who made comments between the songs, and, of course, both were John Denver fans. So it was very, very nice to hear this program once again. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reader's Digest has a new cd called "Reader's Digest Country" (An All-Star Treasury) with "Take Me Home, Country Roads" and "Annie's Song" on it, along with 80 other songs on 4 cds. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John Denver's "Annie's Song" was played at the first "Miss Earth Jamaica" pageant. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John Denver: "Here, There and Everywhere" Recently, at three different places I visited, and within the space of two weeks, I unexpectedly heard a John Denver song being sung and played. 1. At local KMart store - "Calypso" was played. 2. At a nearby club - with a live band, "Back Home Again" and "Take Me Home, Country Roads" were sung. 3. At local supermarket - "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was played. Peace Always, Christine Egli (JDMAS Australia) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John Denver videoclips: http://www.tenbrug.nl/JohnDenver To subscribe: rockymountainhigh-subscribe@emissives.com To unsubscribe: rockymountainhigh-unsubscribe@emissives.com ************************************************************* Rocky Mountain High: The John Denver Internet Fan Club emily@parris.net http://www.rockymtnhigh.org July 2008 * Issue #171 * Editor: Emily M. Parris *************************************************************