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Falling For Fall

by | October 22, 2024 | Lessons Along The Way | 18 Comments

It is now almost the end of October!  Fall is in progress; it’s finally cooling down and the leaves are beginning to turn. By the time I write next month’s blog for November, Halloween will have come and gone, Thanksgiving will have come and gone, and a hotly...
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Kool-Aid Man Loves John Denver!

by | October 3, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News, Stories From The Road | 10 Comments

Kool-Aid Man Loves John Denver! Remember the Kool Aid Man? He would burst through the wall and yell, “Oh Yeah” in a deep voice.   Here’s a clip to remind you of the Kool Aid Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i1KrJ6xHu4 That was my first thought at one of...
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Burnt Toast

by | August 31, 2024 | Lessons Along The Way, Stories From The Road | 14 Comments

It was 7:30am a few weeks ago when I was jolted awake by an ear-piercing, hi pitched noise.  I covered my ears and took a moment to remember where I was (a hotel in Pennsylvania) and what had awakened me (the fire alarm) In the next moments I looked at the time...
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What is My Coffee?

by | July 27, 2024 | Stories From The Road | 17 Comments

I saved a news article I wanted to share with all of you, but, time passed…. I lost the article, and I found it again, then I realized that I had forgotten where it came from.   So, with apologies and appreciation to the (unknown) news source, here is a true story...
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Summer Shows Comin’ Right Up!

by | July 1, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News, Stories From The Road | 15 Comments

Summer concerts can be challenging for musicians.   As the hot months quickly approach, I think back on some of the awesome summer concerts we have done in the past.  This picture is from Dana Point, California in 2017.  Dana Point is right next to...
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Johnny Onion Seed….

by | June 8, 2024 | Lessons Along The Way | 9 Comments

Oh, the Lord is good to me, And so, I thank the Lord, For giving me, the things I need, The sun and the rain and the apple seed….. I learned this song in Girl Scouts.  It’s called “Johnny Appleseed,” and it meant nothing to me at the time, just a fun little...
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Earth Day Every Day….

by | April 22, 2024 | John Denver History | 0 Comments

I don’t believe there is or has been any group that cares about the earth MORE than John Denver Fans!!  Now, I don’t want to start any arguments (lol) but in my opinion, the number of people inspired to be aware of the environment by John Denver is much larger...
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Unintentional Benefits…..

by | March 30, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News | 2 Comments

During our recent visit to the Manatee Park in Ft. Meyers, Florida, I was reminded that sometimes humans help animals without planning to.  I’m not talking about rescues or programs, just plain old human activities that benefit animals without even trying. ...
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How John Deutschendorf Became John Denver

by | February 28, 2024 | John Denver History | 9 Comments

Randy Sparks passed away this past February 11, 2024, at the age of 90. Randy was a colorful and influential person in the Folk Music Industry.  He was also very personable and approachable, and he LOVED to tell stories.  One of the stories he told us (and...
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Anne Gets a New Job…..

by | January 26, 2024 | Jim Curry Music News | 20 Comments

Don’t panic!  I am still singing harmony and playing backup in Jim Curry’s John Denver Tribute Show! What I meant to say is that I have taken on a new responsibility in our shows, Here’s why: Many of you already know that our wonderful flautist and business...
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Controlling the Nerds (Click Here for More)

Controlling the Nerds (Click Here for More)

Mar 29, 2022 |

One Eye on Jim, The Other on Conductor Lee Holdridge This past month, we were honored to perform our John Denver tribute show with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.  This is the 2nd time we’ve been asked to perform with the BPO –  and it was just as amazing as the...

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The More We Get Together (Click Here for More)

The More We Get Together (Click Here for More)

Feb 25, 2022 |

My friend Ann posted last month on the blog page that I’ll be in my usual cheerful mode when I get back on the road again, and of course she is 100% correct! All this month we have been doing concerts and making new friends.  It’s like the song: The more we get...

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Is THIS the END? (Click Here for More)

Is THIS the END? (Click Here for More)

Jan 31, 2022 |

The month of January was pretty laid-back for us…..  Because of the Omicron surge, the only concert we had scheduled for January was cancelled.  Jim and I mostly cooled our heels at home.  We did some yard work and we worked on our taxes.   One...

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