I’m playing a show of train songs this Wednesday to celebrate the narrow gauge trains in the mountains in the Fall here in Colorado. There is something so majestic and nostalgic about trains and riding on them. I’ve ridden the one in Colorado from Durango to Silverton, and I’ve ridden the one in the Royal Gorge. I have ridden trains back East as a kid that I still remember fondly. We have driven over Cumbres Pass in Colorado on the way to Chama past the beautiful little train that runs from Chama to Antonito. I have read and watched many shows and stories about trains in the East and the Old West as they built the country and brought folks all over the map as part of Manifest Destiny. I have sung so many songs from all over the world celebrating trains. Trains are just a magical part of our history that is an expression of industry and romance. The clickety-clack can be perfectly captured in a song by the rollicking beat - especially on guitar. It seems that everyone has an affection for these mighty iron beasts. We even watched a cool video on YouTube about the Cog Railway that goes up Pikes Peak. It’s on a channel from a guy that calls him self The Carpet Bagger. It’s a good channel that’s worth checking out if you want someone who makes interesting mellow travel videos on almost a daily basis. Check it out!
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What have I been up to?
I had 8 senior facilities last week, and they were all a lot of fun as I started doing Halloween songs. I love playing for these folks.
My Wednesday online show was songs I’ve never done on my online concerts before. There was quite a variety as well as a couple surprises. I think everyone really enjoyed it, and it was a bigger audience than I expected.
Friday night I played instrumental guitar songs at the Garden of the Gods Club in the Grand View Restaurant for a packed house. I did a few Halloween songs and a bunch of Fall songs as well as my regular instrumental tunes. Folks seem to enjoy it quite a bit.
My Sunday online show was favorites and requests, and it was a very fulfilling night with good friends. These shows are always special.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 9 senior facilities this week, and I really love playing the fun Halloween songs in October for them. There are usually big smiles and lots of toe-tapping.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be train songs as I wrote above. There are so many great tunes on this list, and they have every kind of Americana emotion you can imagine. I’m even learning some spooky train songs for Halloween that I’ll play. Come on out!
Saturday 11:30-1:30 I’m playing at the Littleton Museum Harvest Festival in Littleton, Colorado. I’ve played this festival for several years now, and it’s always great fun. They have me set up in the pumpkin patch in the back of the museum grounds where they have dozens of pumpkins and gourds for families to purchase and take home in their little red wagons. It’s great family fun with lots of other activities and horse and mule-drawn wagon rides. The admission is free, and I’d love to see you if you’re in the Denver area.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always, and I so enjoy this evening of tunes and good friends. You’re always welcome to join in!
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That’s it for this week. Fall is moving right along. We’ll get our first freeze soon, and hopefully the snow will hold off until after Halloween. I hope you are healthy and happy.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of train songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, October 8, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing at the Littleton Museum Harvest Festival
Where: Littleton Museum, 6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO, 303-795-3950
When: Saturday, October 10, 11:30 am -1:30 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, October 12, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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