My show on Wednesday will be sailing and boats, and those things represent adventure and freedom, so I thought I’d write about feeling free. Most of my life (and I imagine yours too) has been watching the pendulum swing in my life from doing things that stem from responsibility or obligation to those things that come from a desire to feel free. Many times during my day I do things that are little moments of freedom within my obligations. For instance, I’ll be going to a job that I know will be difficult, but I enjoy the act of driving and the chance to listen to something I love on the drive. And while I’m walking in the morning for exercise and health I am also doing something kind and loving for and with my dog Beau and am enjoying the sunrise and taking photos I can share with others to brighten their day. Meanwhile I am loving the feeling of being in my body and breathing the fresh air as I become part of the natural world all around me. Later I am doing some household chore because I know it will give me the free time later to enjoy a movie and a bowl of popcorn. These are small things, and I also see that being able to take a vacation or a trip brings me that same feeling of freedom in a much bigger way. That chance to experience the wider world without my home worries is marvelous. One of my favorite songs of the 1960s was a song by the Monkees called “I Wanna Be Free”. It was a very simple song that Davy Jones sang, but it reflected that yearning that we all feel. It was mostly a love song, but that wasn’t the part that grabbed me. It was the words about being free like the birds, the waves, and the wind that enchanted me. So on Wednesday I’ll do songs about sailing and boats - capturing that wanderlust and desire for freedom that we all feel.
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What have I been up to?
I had just 5 senior facilities to play for last week, but I loved playing for every one of them. I say it often, but the chance to take these folks on a journey through song is so gratifying.
My Wednesday online show was playing campfire songs, and it was just as much fun as I thought it would be. I had my campfire-scented candle to put me in the mood with a mountain campfire scene behind me, and it was a blast. I think everyone who came out really got into it.
Thursday was a packed barn at the Yellow Pine Barbecue, and it was so good to see so many familiar and new faces. There had been a big rainstorm the day before that had washed rock and logs over the road, and so it was kind of exciting wondering if there would be another storm on Thursday that would strand me up there for a while. There was a storm but it wasn’t that bad. It was a really fun night!
Friday night I was back at the Garden of the Gods Club to play guitar tunes for the diners. Every night is a little different up there, and I got to see some old friends again and play some unique tunes.
Saturday I had a last-minute surprise when I was asked if I could play with the Atomic Fireballs (my old band) for a gig at the VFW in Penrose. I took them up on it, and it was a great time and something I haven’t done in quite some time. None of the original band members were in the band except for one person who sang with us occasionally, but everyone who did play was an old acquaintance or person I had heard great things about. I’m not saying I want to start playing with a band on a regular basis, but it was sure fun getting to sit in and to play some lead guitar with old and new friends. Thanks, everyone!
My Sunday online show was great too. I was a little tired, but I had a good crew of folks who gave me lots of requests and energy. I love this group!
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What am I up to this week?
I have 9 senior facilities this week, and it will be a good time playing songs for August and all this month brings. I usually do a produce or fair or end of summer theme for shows in August at my facilities.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be songs about sailing and boats as I wrote above. I’m so entranced when I am out on the water being driven by the wind and the waves. This will be a sweet show of freedom. Come on out!
Thursday night 6:30-8 I’m back at the Yellow Pine for the last barbecue of the season. It’s always a little bittersweet ending another season of barbecues up there. I enjoy them so much. I expect it’s already sold out, but if you want to come call 719-742-3528 to see if there are any spots left and make a reservation now.
Friday night 6-9 I’m once again at the Garden of the Gods Club in the Grand View Restaurant playing instrumental guitar tunes. I’ll probably try some new tunes as I read the crowd. I almost played Ozzy Osborne’s “Crazy Train” as a mellow instrumental last week. It’s so much fun to surprise the diners.
Saturday night I have a private party that’s a family reunion that I’m looking forward to.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as per usual. This is often the best gig of the week with interesting tunes and great folks in attendance. Come on out!
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That’s it for this week. I’m still riding the wave of summer, and it’s about to deposit me on the beach - hopefully gracefully. I hope you’re having a good summer and are healthy and happy.
All the best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of sailing and boat songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, August 6, 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, August 7, 6:30-8 pm
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing instrumental guitar tunes
Where: Garden of the Gods Resort and Club in the Grand View Restaurant. 888-994-3156
When: Friday, August 8, 6-9 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, August 10, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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