I’m playing songs by the Eagles on Wednesday, and I was going to write about them. But I’m traveling back from my nephew’s wedding in California, and seeing all the beautiful country I’m driving through is filling my heart, and I must reflect on it. I feel so at home and at one with the land. Today I hiked a bit at sunrise in the mountains and then drove through Yosemite and on out to the east over Tioga Pass past Mono Lake. Then I turned onto Highway 6 where the road meanders up and over ridges and into gulleys that feel like a rollercoaster. I later followed a twisty path up to where the bristlecone pines towered over me above 10,000 feet. I then traversed into the wide deserts of Nevada where countless ranges and divides rise up and gather the light and shadows while storm clouds leer and create drama. All of it delighted me in ways that I can hardly express. I just feel so connected to it all and at home in the landscape. My song “The Road” captured almost all of this for me over a decade ago. Here’s a link if you haven’t heard it - https://youtu.be/aHk_fBBqlmk?si=k4i2P6Rtf5z1Kyg_ I feel truly like I’m floating over the landscape - experiencing everything as if it was brand new and ancient at the same time. In fact, when I hiked amongst the bristlecone pines after lunch I put my palm on one and felt the years and wisdom flow through me. Can you imagine what you would see in 4000 years?! Amazing! With all this delight in the road I guess I should have been a touring musician after all.
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What have I been up to?
I had just 4 senior facilities last week since I was driving to California Thursday and Friday, but they were all rewarding shows. These folks are just tops with me.
My Wednesday online show was songs about new beginnings to honor my nephew Rob and his bride Selena. The show was so much fun with some twists and turns that I think were really cool! Everyone said so.
The wedding and trip went very well. The weather was perfect, and they make a beautiful and fun couple. I wish them well. It was great to be with almost all my extended family as well.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 10 senior facilities this week, and it’s Father’s Day this Sunday so you know I’ll be singing dad songs to honor all fathers. It’ll be good!
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be the songs of the Eagles. It has been at least a couple years since I did an evening of their songs. They made a pretty big impact on me with their catchy songs and great harmonies. They were always a little high for me to sing, but I found a way to perform them. It should be a really fun show. Come on out!
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests, and you know I’ll be doing some father songs for that evening too since it’ll be Father’s Day. I’d love to have do your requests and have you in the audience if you’re up for it.
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That’s it for this week. Next week I start the Yellow Pine Barbecue on Thursdays for a couple hot months. Happy Father’s Day, and I hope you get out to see the country as I’ve been doing this past week.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of Eagles songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, June 11, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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, June 15, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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