Those Who Shape Us

I’m playing at a a tribute concert for one of my old friends and someone who influenced my life - Chuck Pyle - on Friday, and it has me thinking about those who shape us during our lives.  We all have people throughout our lives who come in and out and point us in different directions or show us different ways of thinking and doing what we do.  Sometimes it’s a teacher early on - I have several I could say this about.  Sometimes it’s a family friend or person we chance to meet.  Sometimes it’s a well-known figure who writes or speak so eloquently that we are compelled to listen and learn.  I find myself fascinated by the inter-workings of our relationships and how even little things can have profound effects on our direction.  I guess what I’m saying is that we each are part of a rich tapestry that is woven by many threads that pull us this way and that, and the joy of knowing this makes my life better.  Oh, and Chuck, his playing inspired me to change my music and fingerstyle complexity, and his writing helped me enjoy the beautiful vistas of the West in even more depth.  Thanks, Chuck!  And thank you to all who cross our paths and shape us.

What have I been up to?

Friday was a very enjoyable show playing for the Good Sam’s RV Rally in Pueblo.  It was a great group of folks, and it may have Jen and me looking to do the RV thing someday while I play my music in some beautiful places.

Saturday was a blast playing in Guffey for a packed house at the Bull Moose.  I got to do a really eclectic show for old and new friends.

Sunday was another interesting night of tunes for my online living room concert.  Thanks to all who came out and made it so much fun.  I always seem to go down an interesting rabbit hole of themes and songs.

What’s new this week?

Friday I’m playing for a private party in the mountains that should be great fun.  I so enjoy playing for music-loving folks in their homes.

Saturday I’m playing for the Chuck Pyle tribute I mentioned above at Swallow Hill in Denver with a bunch of other stellar players.  I’d love to have you there if you’d like and if tickets are still available.  You can find the details here - http://connect.swallowhillmusic.org/EventTicket/EventDetail/2689/id0/an-evening-of-the-music-of-chuck-pyle-denver-2017

That’s it for this week.  Take care, and I hope to see you soon!

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch and a host of great players
What:  playing a tribute concert to Chuck Pyle
Where:  Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO
When:  Saturday, October 7, 7:00 pm