J~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~J O R O C K Y M O U N T A I N H I G H O H =============================================== H N The John Denver Internet Fan Club N D D E M O N T H L Y N E W S L E T T E R E N N V O C T O B E R 2 0 0 1 V E E R Emily Parris emily@sky.net http://www.sky.net/~emily R ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Table of Contents October 2001 * Issue #90 Ron Deutschendorf's Thoughts Regarding 9/11/01...........2 EVENTS: John Denver Events....................................3 Cancellations.........................................4 Voices of the Spirit - New Event......................6 Event Reviews: Walnut Valley Festival - Winfield, KS Review by Kathy Lill.................................6 JOHN DENVER CD'S: John Denver: Christmas in Concert Reviewed by Donna McKim.............................7 John Denver: The Complete Collection New CD..............................................7 John Denver Notes........................................8 John Denver Poetry: "The Ocean's Cry" by Karen Connell.....................9 John Denver Want Ads/For Sale............................9 * * * This Issue of Rocky Mountain High is lovingly Dedicated to the people who lost their lives in the terrible acts of terrorism on 9/11/01; to the Rescue Workers, Firemen, Policemen, Medical Care Givers and others who became heroes as they valiantly tried to search for and aid the victims. And to all of the people of New York City. One Nation. One Heart. * * * RON DEUTSCHENDORF'S THOUGHTS REGARDING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 ========================================================= Dear Friends, On Tuesday morning, along with any human being on the planet, I was horrified, watching the events of the day unfold. For me, this brought up so many emotions I was literally paralyzed. For me it was October 1997 all over again when my brother's accident occurred. I remember knowing instantly that not just my own life, but my family, loved ones, relatives and close friend's lives would be forever changed, incomprehensibly, to anyone on the outside of our circle. I was broken hearted, not knowing how or why something like this could happen. How someone with so much good, could be so senselessly taken so fast, when they had so much spirit, and life, left to give and live. Like any human being I wished this never to be felt by any other, hoping no one else would be put through this test, this trial, this pain. On Tuesday morning as I sat paralyzed watching the events unfold, I knew again, instantly, what I know so many felt then and are feeling now. The pain, the hurt, it was as if a hole was somehow made in my very heart. Now as the days pass, I keep praying that more people will be found, that the courageous in New York working tirelessly will uncover some people found in a yet uncovered hole, alive. I pray for the families and friends of those lost both in New York and DC. For them a prayer for inner peace. For the rest of us a prayer for strength, resolve. As I watch and read the coverage, seeing the wonderful outpouring of both support and good will, the heartfelt sympathy for those who have lost someone coming from all over the world, I am gratified. I know how much it meant to my family to have so much love sent to us by well wishers we had never even known. I pray those who have suffered this loss can take comfort in seeing similar sentiments coming forth from so many people. I pray those who are suffering now will take solace, comfort, knowing they are not alone. Not alone in their grief, their loss, their suffering, nor are they alone in spirit. We are all one, as has been said before by so many, as was often said by my brother, and now especially is being shown by so many throughout the world, "We Are All One"! As the leaders of foreign lands, and the peoples of foreign lands send their condolences to all of those who are now suffering because of the horrific events of Tuesday, we again are reminded, "We Are All One"! Take heart, be mindful that the events of Tuesday were a reflection of but a relative few. Not the many peoples of the planet we call home. In Peace, Ron Deutschendorf < < < < < * * * > > > > > ======================================== J O H N D E N V E R E V E N T S ======================================== October 1-5, 2001 * Lyons, CO / Tom Crum's Aikiworks: "Journey to Center" www.aikiworks.com October 7, 2001 * Birmingham, AL / Annual John Denver Memorial Concert 2:00pm. Rhodes Park / 2803 Highland Ave. http://www.jimaycock.com / Admission: 2 canned food items October 11, 2001 * Aspen, CO * Worship Service at the John Denver Sanctuary 6:00pm / Keith Perry officiating / Many singers also involved * Deb October 11, 2001 * Aspen, CO * John Denver Sanctuary Cleanup 9:00-Noon / Info October 12, 2001 * Aspen, CO / 1:00-5:00pm Concert at the Mtn. Chalet - Benefit for JD Memorial Peace Cloth / Mack Bailey, Ron Rich, John Adams, Jim Connor and Donna Lipman / Special Guest-Kenny Frost $15 Info: October 12-14, 2001 * Pacific Grove, CA * 4th Annual John Denver Memorial Beach Cleanup and Tribute / Concert 10/13, Beach Cleanup 10/14, Evening Vigils - Friday, 10/12 & Sunday, 10/14 (Events also listed separately) October 12, 2001 * Pacific Grove, CA * Informal Candlelight Vigil at John Denver Beach (Ocean View Blvd. & Acropolis) 5:00-6:00pm Info: October 12-14, 2001 * Aspen, CO / Fourth Annual Musical Tribute to JD * Wheeler Opera House / Fax (970) 923-7338 $40 / VIP $125 October 12, 2001 * Aspen, CO - Sing at the Assisted Living Center / More info: Melanie October 12, 2001 * Aspen, CO / Campfire 2001 6:00pm near Maroon Bells / More info: October 12, 2001 * Phoenix, AZ / Tribute to John Denver - Free concert by local musicians / 4-10pm Papago Park / Pavilion Stage Area next to ramadas #9 & #10 (480) 496-6980 or October 12, 2001 * Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania / A John Denver "PEACE" Memorial / Info: Suzanne October 13, 2001 * Aspen, CO / "Let This Be A Voice" / $15.00 JD Auction/Lunch/Concert * Mountain Chalet Ballroom / 11:00am-3:00pm * Checks to: Pam Beasley / 721 Ravencroft Drive / Garland, TX 75043 October 13, 2001 * Aspen, CO "Dancing with the Mountains" 9:00pm - 1:00am / Keith & Deb Perry October 13, 2001 * Aspen, CO "Dinner at the Tower Restaurant" 4:00pm $26 Payment + SASE to: Vicki Wells / 420 SW 38th St. / Cape Coral, FL 33914 October 13, 2001 * Monterey, CA * Presentation/concert/ singalong - Monterey Marriott Hotel, 350 Calle Principal 7:30pm Tickets $10 at the door Kerry Zallar-emcee / George Schumer of Singing Skies Fnd. October 13-14, 2001 - Salida, CO / 2001 JD Celebration $35 Now taking reservations. / Christine Smith, 0478 CR 46, Howard, CO 81233 http://john-denver.org/web/events/aspen2001/smith.html October 13, 2001 * Racine, WI / Talent Showcase with a set of John Demver songs performed by Carolyn Churchill 7:00pm Info: Carolyn October 13-14, 2001 - New Zealand - "The Returning/Coming Home Event" October 14, 2001 - Aspen, CO - John Denver Memorial Service Snowmass Chapel / Mack Bailey & John Adams will sing. Debbie Shore 970-923-6192 x21 October 14, 2001 - Open House at the Windstar Foundation / Snowmass, CO * 11:00am-5:00pm http://www.wstar.org October 14, 2001 * Pacific Grove, CA * Beach Cleanup 10:30am Lovers Point Park to John Denver Beach - Picnic/singalong after at Lover's Point Park * Info: October 14, 2001 * Pacific Grove, CA * 5:00-6:00pm Candlelight Vigil at John Denver Beach October 15, 2001 - Aspen, CO - John Adams will perform at the Wheeler Opera House 7:00pm http://www.wheeleroperahouse.com $35 1-970-920-5770 http://www.johnadams.nl/agenda.htm October 15, 2001 - Aspen, CO - Memorial Service for Patty Peavey 8:00am at the Maroon Bells. Patty passed away on 10-15-00 at last year's JD Events. Mary October 15, 2001 - Aspen, CO - Voices of the Spirit / Mountain Chalet Ballroom 10:00am / Melanie October 19, 2001 - Austin, TX / "Musical Tribute to JD" - Pete Huttlinger, Chris Nole, Machito Sanchez, Tracy Byrd & Bryan White. One World Theater / 7701 Bee Caves Road Dinner 6:00pm Show 8:00pm $75 individual $125 couple Tickets (512) 338-1744 Info: October 20, 2001 - UK - Friends of John Denver's "Denver Day" in Walton on the Hill, Stafford October 21, 2001 - TV - "Walking Thunder" (1977) A family's adventures in the American West - starring John Denver 10:00am on Animal Planet October 27, 2001 * Waukesha, WI / Wisconsin Friends of JD Highway Cleanup with Lunch afterwards / Kettle Moraine Golf Club, 4299 Highway 67, Dousman, WI / Info: 847-356-0074 or Carolyn Churchill November 24, 2001 * Doylestown, PA / Third Annual Saturday After Thanksgiving Evening of Campfire Songs w/Charlie Zahm Info: March 21, 2002 - April 27, 2002 * Denver, CO * World Premiere of a new musical by Peter Glazer "Almost Heaven" / A Denver Center World Premiere <<<<< o o o >>>>> TAPESTRY IN ASPEN EVENT CANCELED It is with a great deal of sadness that we, the committee of Tapestry In Aspen, have decided to cancel the Tapestry In Aspen Event on October 15, 2001. It is our feeling that the terrorist activity and Acts of War against our country this last week and the uncertainty of what lies ahead in the days, weeks, and months to come make it inappropriate for us to hold this event. We will still be publishing the Tapestry Poetry Book, "Reaching For Higher Ground." The book will be shipped to those who ordered it as soon as it has been received from the printer. The checks we have received for tickets within the last week or so will be returned to the senders. Checks received before that time were sent to the Columbine Trust Foundation. If you would like a refund for your ticket purchase please send an email to: ColumbineTrust@aol.com Carolyn...Chairman George....Book Editor Kit.......Music and Merchandising Jan.......Program Planning Theresa...Webmaster Original Event Information: October 15, 2001 * Aspen, CO "Tapestry in Aspen" 1-4pm in the ballroom / Mountain Chalet Hotel / 333 East Durant Street $12 / Columbine Trust Foundation / PO Box 11807 / Aspen, CO 81612 * http://www.geocities.com/astrild15/ * * * LIFT TRIP to the Rocky Mountain High Ski Run This is to let everyone know, who had signed up for the lift trip up to see John's plaque that this event is being canceled. There were only 33 people who were interested in making this trip, and the Ski company needed 50. The JD fans from overseas had to be informed by this weekend in order for them to send payment. Since there was only 1 extra person who signed up this month, I see no hope of getting 17 more people needed to make this trip possible. My sincere thanks to all the JD fans who signed up. Larry Van Scoy Original Event Info: October 11, 2001 * Aspen, CO * Lift Trip up the Mountain to the Rocky Mountain High Ski Run 8:30am - 4:00pm. $50 * * * Subject: "It's About Time" It is with great regret we announce the cancellation of "It's About Time" on October 11 at the Aspen District Theater. A million apologies to those who encouraged us over the last week to keep the show on. We tried our best but, unfortunately, despite your enthusiasm, insufficient sales and the uncertainty of the times caused us to have to make our decision. Original Event info: October 11, 2001 * Aspen, CO * It's About Time - Musical Tribute to the Vision of John Denver / Aspen District Theater, 0199 High School Road, 7:30pm http://www.rocketshipearth.org (512) 912-8722 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = VOICES OF THE SPIRIT October 15, 2001 10:00am Melanie Trondson It was with great sadness that I read about the cancellation of the Tapestry in Aspen event. That was one of my favorite events last year and it was especially moving. The reading of poetry was the voices of spirit speaking out about love, joy, peace and freedom. So I would like to hold an event in its place and it will be called "VOICES OF THE SPIRIT." There will be no charge for the event but there will be a donation box with proceeds going to the families of the victims of this tragedy in NYC. Those of you who would like to bring a poem to share and some music, feel free to participate. The event will be at 10:00am - Mountain Chalet Ballroom on October 15, 2001 < < < < < E V E N T R E V I E W S > > > > > Walnut Valley Festival - Winfield, KS - September 13-16 From: Kathy Lill I just wanted to share a little of what I experienced at the Winfield acoustic music festival this past weekend! This was the 30th anniversary of this award winning festival (in Winfield, KS) and my 11th year to attend. I camped with my family for four days and had a great time. First, I felt like I shouldn't even go because I was feeling guilty about going off and having fun in the midst of our nation's tragedies. That mood soon changed after I arrived at the festival and found myself with family and friends. The music was there, the camaraderie was there...and it felt so right. Many of the musicians were unable to make it due to being stuck in airports across the country. Two of those were Danny Wheetman and his group and Tommy Emmanuel from Australia. He was held up in London. Pete Huttlinger did make it though. He had several performances throughout the four days. One that brought tears to my eyes was when he sang "Boy From the Country" and dedicated it to John. He told the audience how he'd been a member of John's band and how special John had treated them...but more than that, he wanted us to know that John "was just a really nice guy"....sniff sniff! Another JD moment was on the last day of the festival (Sunday). I wanted to hear Bill Barwick and Roz Brown from Denver. They perform each year and I try to catch them at least once. Roz mentioned to Bill that we need to sing "Grandma"...which I didn't think anything about until he said, "this is 'Grandma's Featherbed'- for John Denver." Of course I had no problem singing along with this one. As Roz left the stage I was able to speak to him and told him how much I appreciated him singing that. He told me he had attended the Wheeler concert last year in Aspen and had been given a pass by Jim Connor. Far Out huh? I'm experiencing these same feelings about going to Aspen in three weeks. Usually by now I'm really getting excited, but for now I'm still emotionally numb like most...and the anxiety of flying is not making it any easier. I know once I get there I'll experience the same good feelings I had in Winfield. You just can't have a bad time with John Denver friends and lots of great John Denver music. Peace my friends! Kathy ===================================== J O H N D E N V E R C D ' S ===================================== REVIEW OF "John Denver: Christmas in Concert" by Donna McKim I just wanted to share with you that I picked up "John Denver: Christmas in Concert" (copyright 2001 by BMG Entertainment) this weekend. Found it quite by accident and my husband insisted I buy it. I am so glad that I did. It is absolutely fabulous. It was recorded live on December 19th and 20th, 1996 at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C. He performed with his band and the National Symphony Orchestra as well as with the World Children's Choir. I have never been to a John Denver concert so this live CD helps me to know what it would have been like to be so fortunate. When I listened to it I just had a big smile on my face as well as laughing at John's antics. I love how he talks with the kids as well as the audience. Other than some background noise that you hear the CD is wonderful. He started out with "Christmas For Cowboys" and sang traditional as well as some of his own Christmas songs. I especially loved when they were doing "Jingle Bells" because apparently the first take of the song didn't go off so well and they had to start over and when they start the song you hear John cracking up laughing. It just made you smile. He does a lot of talking on the CD which just made it so nice. After he finishes doing the Christmas portion he does "Take Me Home, Country Roads", "Annie's Song", and "Calypso". He then does an encore performing "Falling Leaves (The Refugees)." My family listened to this CD before going to bed and "Falling Leaves" just was the perfect end to the CD. I was just so excited about this special find of great JD music. < < < o o o > > > JOHN DENVER: THE COMPLETE COLLECTION by Thomas On the 27th of August, the Danish branch of CMC Music in joint venture with BMG Denmark will release a 2cd disk set entitled, "John Denver: The Complete Collection." The CD contains 40 of John's most celebrated songs and the track list is as follows: CD 1: Thank God I'm A Country Boy / Take Me Home, Country Roads / Leaving On A Jet Plane / Rocky Mountain High / Let It Be / Back Home Again / Sunshine On My Shoulders / City of New Orleans / Annie's Song / Friends With You / Calypso / Night They Drove Old Dixie Down / I'd Rather Be A Cowboy / Mr. Bojangles / Please, Daddy / I'm Sorry / Fire and Rain / Sweet Surrender / Fly Away / Like A Sad Song CD 2: Perhaps Love (with Placido Domingo) / Four Strong Winds / Late Nite Radio / Seasons of the Heart / Johnny B. Goode / Dreamland Express / Wild Montana Skies (with EmmyLou Harris) / Shanghai Breezes / Whispering Jesse / Autograph / Claudette / Windsong / Some Days Are Diamonds / Looking For Space / The Cowboy and the Lady / Love Again / My Sweet Lady / How Can I Leave You Again / For You / It Amazes Me So there you have it, basically tracks culled from the fairly recent BMG compilations, like "Rocky Mountain High", "JD - Reflections: Songs of Love & Life" and "JD's Greatest Country Hits." ======================================= J O H N D E N V E R N O T E S ======================================= There was a WINDSTAR CHAT with Ron Deutschendorf on Sunday, September 23 from 8:45am to 12 noon PST. For a transcript of the conversation go to: http://windstarchat.john-denver.org/AChat/windstar-ts.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Kris Just finished reading a time travel romance novel by Lynn Kurland called "The Very Thought of You." In it, our hero time traveler tries to return to the 20th century from the 12th century England by concentrating on 20th century stuff. Twice the phrase "Take Me Home, Country Roads" is mentioned by him in his efforts to travel through time to his home. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marie Horton My thoughts on this terrible tragedy of September 11, 2001 and how "We" can get John Denver's music "Out There" to sooth the souls. Please call the Radio Stations in your area and request your favorite John Denver song. Don't just request them today or tomorrow. Continue to request them every so often for MANY years to come... God Bless America and Peace to Our Nation! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - IT'S ABOUT TIME: Ann Schnitz & Mary Ledford have some very good letters about the WTC attack in the "It's About Time" Newsletter. For a copy you can write to Ann at . To subscribe to future IAT newsletters send an email to: IATJohnDenver-subscribe@egroups.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ====================================== P O E T R Y C O R N E R ====================================== The Ocean's Cry by Karen Connell The sun begins its' slow decent, closing yet another day. Leaving behind, the brilliant colors of red, yellow, and orange. Below, the Ocean with its' magnificent snow-capped surf continues to roll in.....roll out. The infant sunset dancing lightly upon its' surface, bringing to me a certain stillness and feelings of desolation, of a day since passed. As I stand close to the waters' edge and listen ever so silently, I can hear the tides softly weeping...forever mourning, for they will always carry the memories of that sorrowful day as they continue to roll in...roll out. Far off in the distance, a lone eagle sits atop a rock's peak, its' powerful wings spread wide, his single lonesome cry echoes up to the Heavens, As he takes flight into the sunset!!! __________________________________________________________ Copyright 2001 by Karen Connell ================================================= JOHN DENVER W A N T A D S / F O R S A L E ================================================= Diane and Susan In an effort to help the American Red Cross, Wildlife Creations for a limited time will donate 100% of its proceeds from the sale of items to the American Red Cross, in John's memory, to help with the disaster relief efforts. Come visit us at http://www.geocities.com/yswolf/WildlifeCreations.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Cathy Wanted: Video taping of some of the Aspen 2000 Events. Will pay for tape and shipping. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Velma Looking for John's "Rhymes and Reasons" and "Whose Garden Was This?" either on cassette or CD. Contact me by email. Thank you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - At http://www.care2.com you can get a Free email account that helps save Wildlife. / The domain names are @Animail.net / Care2.com / Moose-Mail.com / Snail-Mail.net / Whale-Mail.com or Wildmail.com / They also have environmental updates. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Video, "Learn To Play the Songs of John Denver" taught by Pete Huttlinger is available at http://www.homespuntapes.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Jennalynn Flesch I have an EXTENSIVE collection of John Denver items for sale from my own collection. All are in Mint Condition including magazines, John Denver Club & Windstar newsletters, posters, albums and more items. Email me for a complete list. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Marc Adams I have a copy of a Tribute to JD at the Wheeler Opera House. It is a 2 disk CD made in Aspen on 10/14 and 10/15/2000. A lot of his friends are on it. It is brand new. Anyone interested contact me via email. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Bob Berry I'm trying to find sheet music for John Denver's song "The Gift You Are." Preferably piano but guitar will also do. Please email me if you can help. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Arctic Dance: The Mardy Murie Story - 75 minute VHS Home Video 1-800-345-9556 $29.00 + $6.25 s/h. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Rick Daly Does anyone have any information on John's father? I know he was an Air Force officer. That would have gone back to the old Army Air Corps before the new Air Force was established? The reason I ask is that my Mother gave me an old picture. It shows an air crew standing outside an old airplane. There are five of them and one is a dead ringer for John Denver. A member of my family is also part of the air crew. Picture circa WW2. I'd appreciate any information. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mack Bailey has a new CD available: "When I Dream". The title song was written for a very special lady who died of Alzheimer's. http://www.mackbailey.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Laura I have been looking for a copy of John's song "Yellowstone." I would also like to get a copy of his memorial service from MSNBC. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WWW Pages: * The Hunger Site http://www.thehungersite.com * Aspen in October Events Site http://www.john-denver-org/events/Aspen2001/index2.html * "John's Song (I Will Always Hear You)" by Jim Aycock http://artists.mp3s.com/artists/82/jim_aycock.html * Aspen Memory Books http://members.tripod.com/elfelizabeth/memory_books.htm ************************************************************* Rocky Mountain High: The John Denver Internet Fan Club emily@sky.net http://www.sky.net/~emily October 2001 * Issue #90 * Editor: Emily M. Parris *************************************************************