One "Bad" Christmas

I thought I’d share a story about one Christmas when I was a boy.  I tell this one sometimes at facilities I play for, so hopefully you haven’t heard it.  I must have been about 6 or 7 years old when this occurred.  I was not a particularly good kid.  I didn’t get into trouble in the neighborhood, but I was someone my mom would call “contrary” because I was belligerent and disobedient towards her and my dad.  I was the kid you wanted to smack at the store because I was always begging my mother for something.  She called it the “gimmes” - “Gimme this.” or “Gimme that.”  I think I was always doing something they told me not to because I sure remember a lot of spankings.  Anyway, one memorable Christmas I wanted something from Santa in the worst way.  I don’t remember what it was - probably a toy car or gun or something.  My parents must have decided together that they would teach me a lesson this Christmas because on Christmas morning after all the presents were unwrapped I was sitting there with a disappointed look on my face - not having gotten that one toy I wanted more than anything else.  My mother asked me why I looked so sad, and I told her that I didn’t get that one present that I wanted so much from Santa.  She asked me why I thought that was, and I said it was probably because I wasn’t a good boy that year.  She asked me if I thought I could be a better boy the next year, and I penitently said I would.  She then said that she heard Santa banging around in the front closet when he was at our house, and that maybe I should look and see if there were any more presents there.  I opened the door, and there was the thing I wanted so badly.  I was so happy!  Now do you think that I was a good boy the next year?  Probably not, but it made me at least think that year about being good, and the story has stayed with me for 50 years.

What have I been up to?

Magpies the Friday before last was great fun starting the Christmas season with everyone.  I don’t remember what we settled on for music eventually, but I’m sure there were a lot of ’60’s tunes.  We always seem to gravitate there - probably because I love the ’60’s so much.

The Council of State Governments event on the following Saturday was also great fun.  It was at the Broadmoor which was very difficult to get into and set up with new security measures since the last time I played there, but after I got through that it was fine with great state reps who wanted to have a good time.  I ended up going back to their hospitality room after the gig to play some more music.  Stellar folks!

Last Saturday I had a surprise birthday party for a special gal and her husband and friends at the beautifully-decorated Robison Mansion in Cañon City.  I didn’t write about it in case it got back to her, but it included a short concert and then lots of dancing.  It was so enjoyable.  Happy Birthday, Sheila!

What am I up to this week?

Friday night 7-10 I’m back at Magpies for our annual Christmas sing-along.  It’s always a free-flowing time with song sheets of old Christmas favorites for anyone who wants to sing out.  I often get the comment that folks had forgotten how much fun it is to sing the old favorites together.  Come on out and joy in the festivities!

Sunday night 7-8ish MST I’m doing my annual free Christmas living room concert at concertwindow.com/tommunch.  If you haven’t ever tuned in, I basically set up my computer or tablet on the coffee table, hook up a good mic, and broadcast a concert to anyone who wants to listen.  You can login at the site and chat with other folks who are listening and also make requests.  It’s a great way to reach out and sing for folks all over the globe.  Isn’t technology amazing?  Please tune in on your phone, tablet, or computer.

That’s it for this week.  If I don’t write next week have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!  I’ll also tell you to “Be Good!” as my dad always told us kids - especially because Santa is coming!

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing
Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522
When:  Friday, Dec 16, 7-10 pm

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing and singing Christmas favorites
Where:  online at https://www.concertwindow.com/tommunch
When:  Sunday, December 18, 7-8ish pm MST

We Need Each Other

I’ve been reading a lot lately, and I’m again reminded of many things I already knew, but it ’s good to get the reinforcement, especially in light of the political angst we feel now.  The biggest thing I realize is that we all need each other.  This is reflected in many ideas - from the spiritual belief that we are all one to the realization that on the quantum level we are all interconnected to the rational thought that we all depend on each other to make our society work.  We like to think that we can be rugged individuals who depend only on ourselves and don’t need anyone else, but in the end we realize that only people and friendships in this life matter - possessions and achievements don’t.  Let us try to remember this as we go about our days interacting with each other and figuring out how to make our time on earth and our world work.  Competition is invigorating, and we all want to have our opinions, but in the end we need each other, especially in the holiday season.

What have I been up to?

The private party last Monday for my dear friend was wonderful. Just a bunch of friends and family sitting around the living room sharing songs and stories. Just perfect!

Thanksgiving was quiet but very special as well. It's always great to spend time with family. I even got to pick a few tunes with my nephew, Eric, on clawhammer banjo Friday night. What fun!

What am I up to this week?

Friday night I'm back at Magpies to start the Christmas season. I'm not saying that I'll sing a bunch of Christmas songs, but I'm game for whatever everyone else is, as always. I'm thinking that we may do a Christmas sing-along at Magpies on the 16th if everyone's up for it. What do you think?

Saturday night I'm playing for the Council of State Governments Western Legislative Academy final night as I have done for the past several years. This is always an exciting group to play for. The Academy is a course that western elected officials take to learn to govern better. It's a very nice bipartisan atmosphere of congeniality and goodwill, which is a pleasant respite from the political rancor we've been experiencing this year. It's always a cowboy theme where I get to play great cowboy songs and then lead a sing-along and invite people up to sing with me. I've always enjoyed it. It's great to meet people who make a difference in their state and community.

That's it for this week. Enjoy this beautiful holiday season, and don't forget my online concert on the 18th.

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing
Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522
When:  Friday, Dec 2, 7-10 pm

Holidays, Waypoints

It’s Thanksgiving Day week - Happy Thanksgiving!  I often use the holidays to mark where I’ve been and and where I am.  It’s kind of like the waypoint I mentioned in my title - dropping a pin to remember a point along the way.  I look back along the timeline of my life and see where I was on past holidays - who I was with, where I was staying, and what was going on in the world.  This Thanksgiving finds me in fairly good spirits.  I released a new album this year.  I have enough money to take a day or two off now and then.  My health is pretty good for a 55-year-old - I'm exercising daily and eating healthy with a few treats along the way.  My marriage with Jen is happy, and we have a new dog, Beau, who brings us joy daily.  I’m missing some old friends and family members who’ve passed on in the last year or so, and I’m enjoying new friendships and opportunities.  I’m enjoying more peace and mindfulness - notwithstanding the election season we just went through.  My music is flowing as well as ever, and probably coming to me more easily and naturally.  I’m still learning and exploring - reading new books and listening to podcasts that stretch my mind with science, history, fiction, philosophy, and spirituality.  I’m thankful for such a good life as I approach the holiday where we express our thankfulness.  I hope you are too.  I think of those around me who are less fortunate, and I try to keep giving from my gifts as I walk the path of life.

Happy Thanksgiving!

What have I been up to?

Last Friday was so much fun at Magpies.  Most of the regulars were there with a few new faces as well, and once again we did music from all over the map - even singing songs in tribute to Leonard Cohen, Leon Russell, and Mentor Williams.

What am I up to this week?

I don’t have any weekend gigs with the holiday other than nursing facilities, but I am playing a party tonight for a very good friend that I wanted to mention.  I live for these kind of events - playing in a living room for music lovers and friends.  I feel like family, and I get to sing my favorite songs for some of my favorite people.  It’s pretty much musical heaven.

I also wanted to remind everyone to put my online living room concert on your schedule if you’re available.  It’s Sunday, December 18, 7:00 pm mountain standard time (9:00 eastern) at concertwindow.com/tommunch.  Just tune in on your computer, tablet, phone, or whatever for an hour or so of Christmas tunes and memories.  You can make requests and comment as we go, and it’s free.

That’s all for now.  Happy Thanksgiving!

Best always,

Tom

Finding Peace

I’m not sure what to write about this week.  The last week has been trying for everyone - just too much angst about a change.  I try not to wrap myself up in the goings on of the world, but it’s hard to not be affected.  So I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and a lot of talking to friends on all sides.  I’ve also been listening to music and walking in nature - both things that absolutely enrich my soul and bring joy.  I don’t have final answers, but I do find peace for myself.  I will always believe and say that we choose our own reality - making each day what we want it to be.  I will always say that love is the most important thing - loving ourselves and loving others.  I will always believe in the big picture - living this life to the fullest in joy and laughter regardless of my situation.  I will always find wonder in this world - seeing the beauty of nature around me and the infinite possibilities in the universe.

What have I been up to?

Last time out at Magpies 2 weekends ago was really nice. So many friends were out, and we did songs from all over the board.

What's up this week?

I'm back at Magpies 7-10 Friday again. It's such a special time whenever we all get together downstairs at Magpies, and I'm sure this will be another night to remember. Please come down if you're in the area.

Also I'm planning an online Christmas concert for Sunday, December 18, at 7:00 Mountain Standard Time (9:00 Eastern) at concertwindow.com/tommunch. I always really enjoy these, and it's so easy to join in and make requests that it really is an interactive and fun time. Please mark your calendars and tune in.

That's it for this week. Take care of yourself, do something fun, and keep spreading the love.

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing
Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522
When:  Friday, Nov 18, 7-10 pm

Out of Sorts

Boy, did I have a trying few days!  It started Wednesday when I started 2 simultaneous projects.

The first one was my Halloween costume which I decided to make myself this year.  I went online and searched Halloween costume pictures on Google for a few days until I found what I wanted - green sweats and a hoodie made to look like a cactus.  All I needed were matching sweats and hoodie and some yarn to make the cactus spines.  I ordered everything off Amazon so it would be to our house by Wednesday - figuring that would give me plenty of time to sew the yarn “spines” on the sweats.  Wednesday night I spent time figuring and diagramming until I had marked the sweats with dots where I thought the yarn should go.  On Thursday evening I started sewing the yarn pieces on - almost 900 of them.  The yarn was so thick that I had to use a leather needle and then pliers to pull the thick yarn through after threading the needle for each spine with a needle threader.  Can you see how this might take longer than I expected?  The thing I didn’t anticipate was that the acrylic yarn was going to go up my nose as I was sewing and cutting and give me an allergic reaction that would make my nose run like a had a terrible cold.  It even made my nose hurt with sinusitis so that it felt like I had been punched in the nose.  I did finish the hoodie this afternoon (Sunday) with half the original pieces of yarn  than I had figured at first, and I’m going to wear the sweats without the yarn.  Maybe if I get a wild hair I’ll finish those later.  The costume does look pretty good, but my nose still hurts, and it’s still running, and my fingers and wrists are pretty sore from all the tugging and pulling on the yarn.

The second project was testing a hardware problem on the iPhone 7 I got last month.  I had noticed the screen dimming at odd times - particularly in the car when it was just slightly warmer, and it was really starting to bother me that I couldn’t read the navigation map when I was driving unless the air conditioner was blowing on the back of the phone.   I had called Apple about it, and they had told me that I had to wipe the phone and make sure it would happen with none of my software installed or they wouldn’t replace it.  I have all my business on my phone, including inventories, invoices, schedules, income tracking, and much more, and every time I get a new phone it takes me several hours to get everything loaded on the phone, so wiping the phone and reinstalling all of that is not something I look forward to.  So Thursday evening I wiped the phone after doing a good backup and duplicated the problem.  I called Apple and they approved the replacement phone.  Everything was good so far, but then I started restoring all my data and apps back on the phone.  I went to bed hoping the process would be complete in the morning.  When I awoke the phone wouldn’t turn on.  Seems the backup process had hit a snag and the backup had crashed.  With support’s help I was able to make the phone function as just a phone for the day until I got home again Friday night and tried twice to restore it, but each time it crashed right at the end of a 4-hour process.  Saturday morning the kind support person determined that my backup was corrupted, so I started an 8-hour restore from the cloud backup I had made Wednesday night.  My phone was functioning normally, for the most part, by the time I got to bed Saturday night. Of course I had to determine what I had lost from Thursday and Friday and reenter any data I needed.  Then today I’m doing extra backups so that I’m ready to start the process all over again when I get the replacement phone tomorrow.  Whew!  Are computers really worth all this?  So I’m hoping this week will be less eventful, and I won’t be so out of sorts.

So what have I been up to?

Magpies was a blast the week before last.  It was so good to see all my regulars again, and we had a great time reminiscing and telling stories of our adventures over the summer.  After starting with a variety of songs, the night turned into a sing-along 60’s night by the end.  It was so much fun!

What am I up to this week?

Friday is Magpies 7-10 again, and I already have friends coming from as far away La Veta, so I know this will be a marvelous night again.  Please come out if you can!

That’s it for they week.  I’m still thinking of doing an online concert soon, so stay tuned.

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

 Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing
Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522
When:  Friday, Nov 4, 7-10 pm

No, I Didn’t Fall Off the Face of the Earth

It has been over a month since my last update, and after a little R&R I’m ready to hit it hard again.  Jen and I have been out and about enjoying the fall color and seeing many favorite spots around Colorado over the past few weeks.  Unfortunately we’ve also seen wildfires in several of the places we’ve visited, and the destruction of the forests from the bark beetles is very painful to see - whole stretches of nothing but grey trees with aspens interspersed.  Slowing down after such a busy summer season is also a little unnerving.  At first I go a little stir-crazy, but eventually I redirect my energy to new projects.  And this is my favorite time of the year, I think.  From the changing colors to the cooler evenings and the generally slowing pace, it becomes a much softer time of year in every way.  So in a way I do fall off the face of the earth, but I come back ready to go again.

What have I been up to?

I already told you we had done a bit of traveling.  The last time I wrote I was about to do the annual Senior Safari at the Pueblo Zoo.  Oh boy, was it a big event this year!  Over 800 people came out and saw the animals, listened to my music, ate pizza and goodies, and played bingo at the zoo.  It was a perfect day with just a touch of rain as I wrapped up my portion of the day.

What’s up this week?

Friday 7-10 I start the new season of playing at Magpies in Pueblo.  This is always a wonderful night as I get to see all of the folks I haven’t gotten to see since my last time there in the spring.  I have new guitars and new songs plus all the old favorites we always share with the great food and ambience.  Come on down if you can!

I’ll close on that note.  Be good to yourselves and try not to get to wrapped up in all the election hoopla.  It’ll be over soon enough.

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing
Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522
When:  Friday, Oct 21, 7-10 pm

Going Away and Coming Home

Just got back from a couple days in the mountains in New Mexico - exploring and doing some hiking. I heard there was a fantastic festival in Taos, but we didn’t make it over there.  Got back a little bit ago, and I thought I’d reflect on the going away and the coming home - even though this was a darn short trip.  When prepping for the trip there is always a lot of excitement as you make lists and plans for where to go and what to do.  Looking at a map and imagining what you can discover is great fun.  Then the travel is exciting - just feasting your eyes on the wide-open spaces from a car, boat, or plane is enchanting and exhilarating.  Then when you get to your destination there is so much joy in just relaxing, or making an exploring trip, or letting the spirit lead you on a spontaneous adventure.  Being away gives a freedom of mind as you realize that there is little from home that can break the spell you find yourself under.  My dad used to say when we were in the mountains that we were going to “let the rest of the world go by,” and that’s why I’ve always loved the song of that name so much.  (Have I shared that story before?)  Then when it’s finally time to leave there is always a pang for the things you didn’t get to do or see and the promise that you’ll be back there again soon to try those things out.  Sometimes theres even a little tear and a silent goodbye to the place as you leave.  The journey home always seems to take much longer than the trip out, and we try to leave enough time to at least make one fun stop along the way that we can look forward to.  Then arriving home is always a whirlwind of putting things away, checking mail, paying bills, and making lists of things to catch up on.  Sometimes I dread the coming home so much that I don’t want to go away - just so much to go through and organize and put away.  It sometimes takes away the joy of the trip at first.  So how about you?  Does this ring true for you too?

What have I been up to?

The weekend before last I had a wonderful time Saturday playing in the park in La Veta for the Pickers Paradise.  I got to see some good friends and do some favorite tunes.

Sunday after that was the Feed Store Park concert which was absolutely perfect.  The weather was the best I’ve ever experienced (even though it rained the morning before), and the people were so supportive and loving.  I played one full set of instrumental tunes in the middle that was a bit of a challenge for me, but it let me express myself in ways that I truly enjoy.

What am I up to this week?

Wednesday 10:30-1:00 I’m playing the annual Senior Safari at the Pueblo Zoo.  I look forward to this every year.  It’s a free day at the zoo for seniors 65+ that sees friends from all around including many of the facilities I perform at all over the area.  It gets bigger every year, and it looks like the weather will be perfect for it.  If you’re a senior then come on out!

What’s down the road?

October 21 will be the first time out this fall for Magpies in Pueblo.  I love playing here for so many good friends in Pueblo and around the area.

I have a few private events coming up.

I think I’m going to be writing another album of vocal songs.  It just feels like it’s time again.

I’d like to do an online concert this fall, but I haven’t made a plan when yet.

That’s it for now.  Take care of yourself, and I hope to see you soon.

Best,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing and singing at the Senior Safari - FREE to all senior citizens 65+
Where:  Pueblo Zoo
When:  Wednesday, September 14, 10:30-1:00 (event runs 10:00-2:00)

End of Summer and Changing Chapters

Labor Day always marks the end of summer for me, and it always puts me in a different mood.  There’s a tinge of sadness left over from all the years (especially when I was young) of leaving the activities and places of summer and returning home to the mellowness of autumn.  It’s not just sad, though, as I love the change of seasons and general slowing down of life a bit.  It also marks a new chapter of life as I shift gears to what comes after closing my mom’s estate.  (We’re not completely done, but we can see the sun setting.)  I haven’t really thought that much about what the next chapter will be, but you can tell that I’ve been thinking about it if you’ve followed my thoughts this summer.  I still love life with the same passion, and I still love to play, sing, and create as much as ever, so you have to know that I have some worthwhile things still in the pipeline.  I feel some cool nights of playing and reflecting coming on, and that usually means new music and lot of both peace and excitement.  That’s a great place to be.  So bring on the next chapter!

What happened last week?

Last week I just had one public show playing at Lucy’s RV Park for an outdoor concert Friday night.  It turned out to be a beautiful night with lots of fine folks and everything clicked.  Life is good!  Thanks to everyone who came out and made the evening so enjoyable.

What am I up to this week?

Saturday 12-2 I’m playing in the park in La Veta on Ryus for another Pickers Day.  The last one of these I played over Memorial Day weekend was really fun, and I suspect this one will be just as good.  There’s lots of folks with cool finds for sale, and I get to provide a musical backdrop to all this neatness.  Come on out if you can.

Sunday 2-5 I’m returning to Westcliffe to play for the Feed Store Amphitheater “Summer in the Park” series.  This is always a very special afternoon of beautiful views of the Sangres and a really rustic layout in the old tunnel-looking stage (complete with train light coming out of the darkness.)  I look forward to this afternoon every year, and I’d love to have you there if you can make it.

That’s it for this week.  Things officially slow down for me after this week, so I won’t be making weekly updates.  Magpies starts in October, although we haven’t picked the date yet.  (I’d better get on that.)  Be good to yourself, and I hope to see you soon.

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing for Pickers Day in the park
Where:  La Veta Park on Ryus
When:  Saturday, September 2, 12-2 pm

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing and singing a concert in the mountains
Where:  The Feed Store Amphitheater, 116 North 2nd Street, Westcliffe.  719-783-2771
When:  Sunday, September 3, 2-5 pm

Mountain Lions and Living with Nature

We live in a rural area, and I’m amazed at how often at home and in my travels I deal with nature.  My title above comes from a note from my sister this morning that she saw a small mountain lion outside our old family cabin in New Mexico over the weekend and heard strange noises coming from several places around the cabin (which may have been a mating mountain lion pair).  I have just finished the book, “Heart of a Lion” about a mountain lion who traveled from North Dakota to New York, so I have had mountain lions on the brain a bit this summer.  The book mainly focuses on how mountain lions live in and around many populated areas, and how they have been demonized along with other wild creatures over the past couple centuries in America.  I find when I’m paying attention that wild critters are around me every day.  We just had a hawk sitting on the fence post and consuming a lizard right next to my car as I drove into the driveway a few days ago.  And I’ve spotted a couple badgers recently - haven’t seen one of those since I was a kid.  Then there have been several coyotes here and in New Mexico that I’ve seen, and there was even a skunk we could smell as I was playing Cowboy Day in La Veta over the weekend.  One of the more notable events in the past few years has been the many elk around the cabin in New Mexico that we never had when we were kids out there - big herds of them crashing through the trees and grazing in the meadows.  And that’s not to mention the countless rabbits and other common visitors around the house in Pueblo West.  We’ve even had more spiders lately.  And all of these encounters serve to remind me that this is a big world with lots of creatures sharing it, and lots of opportunities for interaction and wonder every day.  When I think that my world is pretty small and limited, these events of living with nature remind me how special this life is.

What happened last week?

Thursday at the Yellow Pine was an emotional last show of the season and last show with Jo Anne Van Lue as the manager at the ranch since she is leaving for Branson.  I thoroughly enjoyed it, and we had some very special people there.

Saturday was fun playing cowboy songs at Francisco Fort in La Veta for Cowboy Day as well as sharing the stage with other cowboy singers and poets - some from my old haunts of Cimarron and the Moreno Valley and Black Lake.  Some fine folks were in the audience as well, and my good friends, the McGregors, even invited me for a quick lunch before I had to run to Westcliffe for an outdoor wedding and reception where we dodged the rain and enjoyed a beautiful evening of love, friends, and music.

Sunday was a backyard party in Cuchara playing with Dennis and Trudy that was chilly, but oh so enjoyable.  What a time we had!

What am I up to this week?

Friday I’m playing a free outdoor concert 6:30-8 at I Love Lucy’s Place RV Park in La Veta for some good folks.  I had a great time last year playing on their stage, and I’d love to have you there if you are in the area.

I just have the one gig to tell you about this week.  The summer is winding down.  Of course I always have my nursing facilities, retirement centers, and Alzheimer homes that I play, so my schedule is never empty.

Hope you have a great week!

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing an outdoor concert
Where:  I Love Lucy's Place RV Park, 226 W. Grand Avenue, La Veta. 719-742-3252
When:  Friday, August 26, 6:30- 8:00 pm

Bushwhacking and Trusting Your Instincts

Jen and I did some exploring yesterday in the mountains with our dog, Beau - following old roads up to a favorite spot of our family over the years. We took a different road than usual and ended up going to a different place above the spot, and then we bushwhacked and also took different roads down that took us to places I haven't been in 30 or more years. It reminded me of when I was a kid and used to spend many days exploring and traipsing around the mountains. I never worried about getting lost, because I always had a "sense" of where I was that I trusted. Somehow when you've spent a lot of time outdoors you have a feel for where you are and which way you need to go for how long to arrive at a certain destination. It's hard to explain, but it's something I've always possessed and cherished. I know that not everyone has this, so I don't recommend it to everyone, but I think in general we do have natural instincts for which way to go in our lives if we are quiet and listen closely enough to our senses and our intuition. We tend to look for guidance outside when we have very clear internal guidance that is there when we listen. So dare to bushwhack in  your life occasionally and see where your intuition leads you.

What happened last week?

Last week was a little slower because we took the weekend for R&R in the mountains (and some exploring - see above.)

Thursday was the Yellow Pine with great friends again. I was experimenting with the new guitars, and they both sounded very nice. We even had lots of dancers. It was a blast!

What am I up to this week?

Thursday 6:30-8:30 is the last time out for the barbecue at the Yellow Pine for the season. It should be a very special night, and I'm looking forward to it. It has been a wonderful season this year at the Yellow Pine with the new owners, the Evans'.  If you'd like to be there, please call 719-742-3528 by Tuesday evening for reservations.

Saturday I'll be playing Cowboy Day at Francisco Fort Museum in La Veta 10-12. I love the old cowboy tunes and lore, and I relish the chance to do a show of cowboy songs, especially since the smaller of the new guitars is a perfect "saddle" guitar - small and simple. Come on out if you can.

Saturday evening I'm playing a wedding and reception in Westcliffe that promises to be a lovely event. Congrats in advance, Barney and Linda!

Sunday evening I'm playing another back yard party in Cuchara along the river with Trudy and Dennis. This should be a really great time. The folks in Cuchara are such good people!

That's it for this week. Just a couple more weeks of craziness for the summer left. Enjoy it!

Best always,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing & singing at the Barbeque
Where:  Yellow Pine Guest Ranch, Cuchara.  719-742-3528
When:  Thursday, August 18, 6:30-8:30 pm

Who:  Tom Munch
What:  playing and singing for Francisco Fort Cowboy Day
Where:  Francisco Fort, 306 S. Main, La Veta.  719-742-5501
When:  Saturday, August 20, 10 am-12 pm