============================================= *** 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 M A Y 2 0 0 8 Editor: Emily M. Parris ================================================ http://www.rockymtnhigh.org * emily@parris.net ================================================ Table of Contents May 2008 * Issue #169 John Denver Events.............................2 An Evening With the Music of John Denver Jim Curry's Tribute Concert Tour.............7 John Denver Notes..............................8 John Denver Poetry: "Springtime Rain" by Emily M. Parris.........9 "Keep On Pluggin' Away" by Emily Parris......1 John Denver Want Ads/For Sale.................10 * * * * * Keep On Pluggin' Away by Emily M. Parris Don't ever let a thing deter you Keep on pluggin' away Proceed upon the course ahead No matter what people say Don't let upsets discourage you Success is on the way If you will only charge ahead And keep on pluggin' away _________________________________ Copyright 5-25-84 by Emily Parris ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R E V E N T S ======================================= May 3, 2008 - Bristol, PA - Third Annual Earth Day Concert - Christopher Westfall - Silver Lake Nature Center / 1306 Bath Road / Bristol, PA 19007 7:30pm $10 donation pacutter@co.bucks.pa.us (215) 785-1177 http://www.silverlakenaturecenter.org May 24 & 25, 2008 - Pacific Grove, California - John Denver Plaque Installation Weekend in Pacific Grove. The singing group "Aspen Meadow" from Oregon will be leading 3 sing-a-longs and will present a concert in Monterey on Sunday evening. Emmylou Harris will also sing in Monterey on Friday, the 23rd at 8:00pm at the Golden State Theater. Judy jht2008@pacbell.net (831) 373-7780 May 24, 2008 - Denver, CO - Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy with Bobby Mason. Daniels Hall @ Swallow Hill 71 East Yale Ave. 8:00pm Tickets: members $20 in advance, $23 at the door / non-members $23 in advance, $25 at the door (303) 777-1003 * http://www.swallowhill.com May 29, 2008 - Sykesville, MD - Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy at Baldwin's Station / 7618 Main Street (410) 795-1041 Show: 8:00pm $15 (Dinner available before the concert at 6:30pm, 7:00pm & 7:30pm) http://www.baldwinsstation.com The location is a historic 1883 Train Station overlooking the Patapsco River. June 5, 2008 - Los Angeles, CA - Phil Christie - CD Release Party and performance for his new cd "Rearview Mirror." 8:00pm Genghis Cohen / 740 N. Fairfax Avenue / Los Angeles, California 90046 (323) 653-0640 $7 www.philchristie.com June 6-8, 2008 - Horicon, WI - Camping Trip / The Wisconsin Friends of John Denver are looking for more friends to sing with us around the campfire / Ledge Park Campground N7403 Park Road / $12 per tent, per night / We have room for several more tents on sites K, L, M on Friday & Saturday Contact: Suzy Winzenried winz_miester@yahoo.com June 12, 2008 - Baltimore, MD - The Hard Travelers and special guest Bill Danoff, Old Otterbein Methodist Church 112 W. Conway Street / Baltimore, MD 21201 7:15pm $35 general admission / $125 VIP w/reception (410) 923-3312 or (410) 637-3996 marcyroberts@hotmail.com http://www.mackbailey.com/hard_travelers.htm June 14, 2008 - Amelia / Cincinnati, OH - Mark Cormican and Mack Bailey / Hosted by Tim and Doreen Kelly / 1333 Cedarpoint Court / Donation $10 7:00pm (859) 567-2955 markcormican07@aol.com or Prudence Hunt jpruhunt@juno.com June 21, 2008 - Hamilton, OH - Friends With You Band at the Fitton Center for the Performing Arts 7:30pm Tickets $15 for adults and $10 for children. To reserve tickets email Sharon < alaskanchild@msn.com > for information. 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 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 Beach 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 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 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 September 2, 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 10-11, 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 10, 2008 - Aspen, CO - Steve Gillette and his wife, Cindy, will be presenting a concert at the Aspen Community Church / 2:00pm Aspen & Bleeker Streets / Tickets: $15 Send a check to: J. Therrien, 12 Dunecrest Ave., Monterey, CA 93940 * info: jht2008@pacbell.net 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 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) 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 <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> "An Evening with the Music of John Denver featuring Jim Curry" From the Kelowna Community Theatre website Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada [Event will take place there on July 9, 2008] From "Country Roads" to "Rocky Mountain High", Jim Curry delivers a powerful performance of John Denver's timeless hits, and introduces new songs destined to be hits. Jim Curry is the voice of John Denver in the CBS Made for TV movie, "Take Me Home: The John Denver Story." Jim's uncanny ability to mirror John's voice and clean-cut look takes you back to the time when "Sunshine", "Calypso" and "Annie's Song" topped the charts, and popular music on the radio held a message of caring for the earth and caring for each other. Jim Curry's Vegas show is a hit. Voted the favorite show by the player's club at the Silverton Hotel and Casino, Jim brings his sold-out Vegas show to Kelowna. Don't miss this special night of music for the whole family! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - TOUR INFORMATION Jim Curry's Tour which begins July 1, 2008 in Modesto, California, will continue up through Oregon and Washington, and then into British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. Jim Curry will be teaming up with popular Canadian Naturalist and photographer, Dan Catts. Jim Curry's strong, powerful voice makes him a regular favorite on the Holland America Cruise Line. He is also a favorite in Las Vegas performing in front of sold out shows in venues such as the Silverton Hotel and Casino. He was also the voice of John Denver in the popular PBS Movie "Take Me Home: The John Denver Show." ___________________________________ Tour Information from Diane Ireland <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> <*> ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R N O T E S ======================================= - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Tom Crum's Aiki Works has a "Centering Hints Newsletter" that you can receive via email. You can sign up at the Aiki Webpage http://www.aikiworks.com Tom is the author of "Three Deep Breaths", "Journey to Center" and "The Magic of Conflict." He co-founded the Windstar Foundation with John Denver. His "Journey to Center" program in September 2008 will draw upon materials from his latest book, "Three Deep Breaths." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - You can vote for John as the best singer of Love Songs at http://www.lovesongs.com/alltimefavartist.htm - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To keep updated on the events in Aspen, CO in October go to.. http://www.john-denver.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Review of the 2003 production of "Almost Denver: The Songs and Failure of Jim Aurora" is at http://www.denverpost.com/headlines/ci_9182126 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - New Item from Rediscover Music: http://www.rediscovermusic.com "The Kingston Trio - Turning Like Forever - Rarities Vol. 2" Nick, Bob and John return with another collection of previously unreleased Kingston Trio recordings. Highlights include John Denver's take on Mason Williams' "Road Song" and his cover of Donovan's "To Try For the Sun." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dolly Parton sings a different version of John's song... "Thank God I'm A Country Girl" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jean Kendle < jbk944@yahoo.com > Reader's Digest has a new cd called "Reader's Digest County", (An All-Star Treasury) with John's "Take Me Home Country Roads" and "Annie's Song" on it, along with 80 other songs on 4 cd's. Then they are still offering "John Denver, The Collection", which turned out to be 3 separate cd's, one of which was "Windsong". They come in a tin box..... Jean - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kathy Shipton < gshipton123@earthlink.net > David Mallett, composer of "Garden Song", sang a nice rendition of it on the May 3rd edition of the Prairie Home Companion radio show. It was broadcast from Bangor, Maine (David's home state) with the audience singing along. The song is in the final half hour of the show. The link to listen to the show should be posted soon at: http://prairiehome.publicradio.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Pete Huttlinger: I have provided the lead guitar part (Mike Taylor's part) to the song "Late Winter, Early Spring." Folks can download a free pdf file from my web site at http://www.petehuttlinger.com Click on the "tablature" button. John Denver fans have been asking for years for me to get this out there and now it's done and ready to be downloaded. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - =========================== P O E T R Y C O R N E R =========================== Springtime Rain by Emily M. Parris Springtime rain Can be gentle or loud With a white, fluffy Or a dark grey cloud Sometimes the thunder Rumbles in the air Other times the rain Is gentle like a prayer There are many types of raindrops That make up a springtime rain But all of them refresh the earth To bring new life again ___________________________________ Copyright 5-9-06 by Emily M. Parris ================================================= JOHN DENVER W A N T A D S / F O R S A L E ================================================= Terry Garber < T_Garber@msn.com > Does anyone have a picture of John with a 928 Porsche that he owned in 1979? I own the car now but have no pictures of John with the Porsche. It would be fun to have one. I would be happy to pay for it. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Judy Therrien < jht2008@pacbell.net > (831) 373-7780 For Sale: 2003 Taylor Acoustic Guitar: Grand Auditorium 714, Redwood sides and back. Sitka Spruce top. Built-in Taylor ES electronics. Mint, seldom played. Best hard shell case, new Buyer pays postage + $1500 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - John Denver's Windstar Foundation Please visit http:///www.wstar.org to join. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Take a ride with John... http://www.greatdanepro.com/Rocky%20Mt.%20High/index.htm Sarvey Wildlife Center http://www.sarveywildlife.org Country Roads - A Tribute to John Denver http://www.waynedenton.com/jd/index.html "Almost Heaven" www.almostheavenonstage.com Michiel ten Brug 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 May 2008 * Issue #169 * Editor: Emily M. Parris *************************************************************