It’s the time of year when gardens are really producing their bounty, and although Jen and I don’t have a garden this year, we have been eating fresh produce every chance we get. There is something wonderful about a juicy apple picked off the tree, a tangy berry pulled off the bush, or a rich tomato plucked off the plant. You can actually taste the earth and sun and even the love and care that went into growing it. And if you grew it yourself you appreciate it even more. It plugs you into the earth in a way that makes you understand how connected we are to the earth. It helps you see how a small seed can make a healthy plant or a giant tree. Gardens are just that special. So this week I’ll do songs about everything garden - from songs about gardens to songs about produce to philosophical gardens. It’ll be a blast!
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What have I been up to?
I had 8 senior facilities last week, and they were all enjoyable. It is so much to pick a theme and take folks on a little musical ride or do a special request that makes someone’s day.
My Wednesday online show was the music of Fleetwood Mac and the Doobie Brothers. There were some great tunes, and it was so much fun finding arrangements that I could do for each song and bringing the essence of each song to the audience. Everyone seemed to enjoy it so much.
Thursday was the final barbecue of the season at the Yellow Pine Guest Ranch, and it was a full house. I will surely miss the old barn and the great folks up there all winter long.
Sunday I played the brunch at the Garden of the Gods Club in Colorado Springs. I played just instrumentals as they requested which is a challenge for me, but there were some surprises and some winks and nods from the guests that let me know I was connecting with them even without my singing.
My Sunday online show was favorites and requests, and it was another spontaneous show of tunes since I was so busy this weekend that I didn’t have time to prepare favorites for my regulars. It’s always a good time.
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What am I up to this week?
Tuesday evening 6-8 I’m playing for the Cuchara Hermosa group in Cuchara, Colorado, for a deck party that they are inviting locals to. It’s a bring-your-own appetizer and beverage to the main house at the Yellow Pine Guest Ranch. It’s one of the prettiest places in the whole valley, and if you’re in the area they encourage you to come.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be garden songs as I wrote above. I know there will be a wide variety of songs, and I think it’ll turn into a really fun night. Tune in if you can!
Friday night 7-10 I’ll be playing a dance with my friend Dennis Mills on bass and vocals at the Cuchara Community Center in Cuchara, Colorado. It’s a free dance with donations to the community recreation program accepted, and it’s always a hoot! Dennis and I really bring the energy, and everyone dances and has a great time. Come on out if you’re in the area!
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always, and I expect it will be a rousing time. The group of folks who come out to listen online are so supportive of me and each other, and it is just a fine community. You’re always welcome to join in!
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That’s it for this week. The season is winding up with a bang, and I’m enjoying it so much. I hope you’re well and happy.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing for the Cuchara Hermosa folks and locals
Where: Yellow Pine Guest Ranch main house deck, Cuchara
When: Tuesday, August 13, 6-8 pm
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of garden songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, August 14, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing a dance with Dennis Mills
Where: Cuchara Community Center (just south of the main street next to the chapel)
When: Friday, August 16, 7-10 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, August 18, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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