It’s that time of year when so many people pack up and head for the high country or the extended family visit or state and national parks. Hitting the road is such an intoxicating adventure! Jen and I haven’t made a big trip in several years, but we sure have some great memories of traveling all over the West and Southwest and even Maine in the East. There’s nothing like planning a trip and then getting in the car and heading out on the open road. I even wrote a song about it called “The Road”. There’s the magic of seeing everything along the way as well as meeting different people and getting to see family and old friends. We’ve always been the types that like seeing different parks and monuments. Learning about history and geology and getting to get out and hike and explore is fascinating. I tend to bring too much stuff - always wanting to bring a little equipment in case I can play a gig somewhere along the way. That makes getting in and out of motels a little more difficult. We’d love to try the RV route sometime, but we haven’t worked up the gumption yet to really look at them in person or consider renting one sometime to see what it’s like. The main thing is just to feel the freedom of being on the go and without the usual pressure of daily life at home. Of course it’s hard to come back home to all of that stuff that hasn’t been done for as long as you’ve been gone, but while you’re gone it’s all a distant thought that’s whisked away with the beauty of the moment. You can really live in the present in a very real way. So here’s to traveling - whether by car or boat or plane!
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What have I been up to?
I had 7 senior facilities last week including 2 on Independence Day which was a blast. I wore red and blue with a stars and stripes bandana on my guitar and my goofy (maybe cool?) flag boots showing. I love playing for these folks and creating an hour of just plain fun.
My Wednesday show was blues tunes to celebrate some American music for the holiday. There are so many great blues tunes, and everyone had a good time. We’ll do some more very soon.
Thursday at the Yellow Pine Barbecue was great fun too with a packed house and lots of big smiles and happy dancing feet. I love playing these shows in the old barn with the great atmosphere and barbecue. We even recited the Pledge of Allegiance and sang “God Bless America”.
Saturday at Art in the Park in La Veta was a grand time too with perfect weather and all those good folks I get to see in this special place. This is an event I look forward to all year long.
My Sunday online show was full of good tunes and folks including some new tunes that were really cool. I was pretty bushed by the end of the night, but the group kept me going.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 9 senior facilities this week, and now we get to ride the energy of the rest of the summer with all the good memories of summer in tow. I talk and sing about fairs and gardening and fishing and all the good stuff that summer holds. It’s exhilarating!
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be traveling songs as I wrote about above. There are some great songs about traveling, and I’ve already received some fine requests that I’m looking forward to playing. Come join me and the group as we celebrate the magic of seeing new things and new faces all over the globe.
Thursday 6:30-8 will be the Yellow Pine Barbecue in Cuchara, Colorado, once again, and I have several friends coming this week to have a mini reunion there. I expect it will be a night to remember for years to come. I’d love to have you there as well, and hopefully there’s still room for you. Call 719-742-3528 to make a reservation now. It’s a sweet time with great food, old-barn atmosphere, singing and dancing, and roasting marshmallows around the fire.
Friday night 7-9 I’m playing a dance with my good friend Dennis Mills on bass at the Cuchara Community Center in Cuchara, Colorado. These dances are so much fun in the old rec building on a beautiful night in the mountains. Dennis and I have some great old rock and roll and country tunes that really get the toes tapping and the blood pumping. I’d love to have you there.
Saturday Jen and I will take the day to celebrate our 33rd anniversary which is on the 12th.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always, and we’ve had some really great nights recently with such good friendship and tunes. I’d love to have you join us anytime you can.
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That’s it for this week. The summer is flying by, and occasionally I just have to sit and enjoy a moment. Life goes by so fast. I hope you’re enjoying it, and I hope I get to see you soon.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of traveling songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, July 10, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing & singing at the barbeque
Where: Yellow Pine Guest Ranch, Cuchara. 719-742-3528
When: Thursday, July 11, 6:30-8:00 pm
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing a dance with Dennis Mills on bass
Where: Cuchara Community Center, 16500 CO Hwy 12, Cuchara, CO
When: Friday, July 12, 7-9 pm
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of favorites and requests
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Sunday, July 14, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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