Friendship

I’m thinking about friends this week after seeing several friends over the past couple weeks and contemplating seeing friends this week at Magpies.  There is something so special about sharing a bond with another person.  I’ve often heard it said that in the end the only things that matter in our lives are friends and family.  I see that more and more as the years go by.  There are so few things in life that we can give that mean as much as just caring for another human being.  I hope that I can always see past the moment to the greater picture of this life we share, and that this can always make me appreciate those around me.  Moreover I want to always give to others unselfishly and with grace, and to strengthen the bonds of friendship through genuine caring and camaraderie.

What happened last week?

Friday night was a great last regular performance of the Song of Pueblo for the season.  We had a little smaller crowd, but they didn’t lack for enthusiasm and support of our efforts to celebrate the history of southern Colorado!

Saturday we had a packed house for the Song of Pueblo in La Veta at the Francisco Theater.  It was electric!  The folks were so appreciative, and the little theater is a spectacular place to perform!

What’s up this week?

Friday 7-10 I return to Magpies to bask in the magic down under in the Tap Room that is always fun to be a part of.  Good friends, good food, great atmosphere, home!  Please come out if you can.

Saturday 4-7 I’m playing at the Goodnight Trail Art Auction and Sale at El Pueblo History Museum.  This should be a fun event with some great western artists all out to raise money to help restore the Goodnight Barn west of town.  I’ll have my western duds on and will be playing some cowboy music in the historic style.

Sunday I’m playing a private party in the Springs that I’m really looking forward to.

That’s it for this week.  Thank you for your friendship!

Tom

Details:

Who:  Tom Munch

What:  playing & singing

Where:  Magpies, 229 S. Union, Pueblo.  719-542-5522

When:  Friday, October 16, 7-10 pm

Who:  Tom Munch

What:  playing and singing for the Goodnight Trail Art Auction and Sale

Where:  El Pueblo History Museum, 301 N. Union, Pueblo. 

When:  Saturday, October 17, 4-7 pm

The Power of Music

I've just returned from a reunion where I thought in-depth about the power of music in our lives. The occasion was a reunion in Iowa for Philmont Scout Ranch which I've written about before. I provided entertainment and led a "campfire" session Saturday night. I also helped a young musician named Ellyn with ideas for her master's thesis on the value of music to memory and community, and that's what really got me thinking. Music seems to reach a depth of emotion and meaning that is hard to capture with words alone, and it pushes enough brain buttons all at once so that it really packs a punch! I've seen this fact before in different studies including writings by Oliver Sacks, but I saw it firsthand as I watched the reactions on the faces of the people assembled to listen and sing along. Music just reaches deeper and makes us experience life in all its richness. It's a joy to be involved in the making and sharing of this wonderful gift!

What have I been up to recently?

I haven't written in a few weeks, and that's mostly because I haven't had public gigs on the weekend. I did the Senior Safari and the Song of Pueblo a few weeks ago, and they both went really well! They had the most people in attendance ever for the Safari, and the Song of Pueblo went swimmingly too! Then two weeks later I played and DJ'd for a wedding for a good friend that was definitely fun! Lastly I played for the aforementioned reunion that was very fulfilling. I am blessed. 

What's up this week?

Friday at 7:00 we are playing the Song of Pueblo at PCC one more time for the year. These performances at this venue have gone really well, and this is the last chance to see the show at PCC  this year, so if you haven't seen it, then come on out! Tickets are $15 and are available at the Visitor Information Center, 301 North Union, 719-543-2430.  You can call to reserve tickets and they’ll be waiting for you at the show.

Saturday we are playing the Song of Pueblo in La Veta at the Francisco Center for the Performing Arts at 7:00. We haven't performed this in La Veta for a few years, and we've been dying to get back up there to do it again. If you're in the area, please come out! Tickets are $20 and are available at North by Southwest 719-742-3307. 

That's it for this week. Take care of yourselves, and put the power of music into your life. 

Best,

Tom

Details this week:

Who:  Tom Munch with Johnny Watson, David Enke, & Alan Polivka

What:  playing, singing, & telling the history of Pueblo at the Song of Pueblo oratorio

Where:  Hoag Theater, Pueblo Community College, Orman and Arthur, Pueblo.  719-543-2430 for tickets

When:  Friday, October 9, 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:00)

Who:  Tom Munch with Johnny Watson, David Enke, & Alan Polivka

What:  playing, singing, & telling the history of Pueblo at the Song of Pueblo oratorio

Where:  Francisco Center for the Performing Arts, 127 W Francisco, La Veta. Tickets are $20 and are available at North by Southwest 719-742-3307

When:  Saturday, October 10, 7:00 pm