Hey good friends! I hope
this finds you all well and happy!
I haven't posted a newsletter for
almost a year. There has been so much change in the world, in the schedule,
in the performance industry climate, in "the scene", and in
everything all together -- I've found it difficult to catch up, let alone
stay ahead of anything. I have been fortunate enough to make it through the
tough times, honestly, because my fans are much stronger than I. It's their
spirit that saves mine. I can never fully express my deep appreciation for
you all. God Bless!
For the last few months
I have been performing (filling in) with BUCKNER FUNKEN JAZZ. Their guitarist
(T-Bone) has been fighting cancer (quite admirably I might add) for some
months now, and I was asked to fill in by my friend and drummer for the DAVE
FRISK GROUP, Bruce Crisman. (BFJ is one of the other bands he's with. Yeah,
he's in demand a lot!) The truth is that, I feel
personally, I'm not gifted enough to be part of the lineup, but it is an
honor to be invited to share the stage with these folks. And I AM having a
good time with them. I'm just tryin' to make 'em proud! It's a
very different act than my usual "Hard Rockin'
Blues" norm. They are a long-established Denver act, doing jazzy, funky
stuff. The focus is the horn section. Sassy, classy, brassy (NO, that's not
their names!) with some very tasty improv going on. Check us out when ya can!
It is heartbreaking to see that THE
SHACK in Littleton Colorado has closed it's
doors for good. I had performed there regularly since the Kisch Brothers
opened the doors 26 or so years ago. The pandemic
put an end to that, but I held hope that I might return. It was not to be.
The SHACK will be sorely missed by everyone. But, as I am sadly reminded
every day, all good things come to an end. Thank you, Ron, Don, Jack, Mel,
Penny, Tina, Steph, and all the long-time staff for such great times and
great memories.
Our fundraiser for "Our
Tash" (Sunday, Sept. 17th) raised almost $8,000.00! For those who didn't
know, Tash (Natasha Newton) bartended at the BUFFALO ROSE patio bar for many
years. She caught a cold a few months ago, which manifested into Covid. It
took her down quickly, and she has been in the hospital in an induced coma
for a few months now. We held a fundraiser at DIRTY DOGS ROADHOUSE Sept.
17th. Thanks to the organizers (Karen Rapp Williamson, Gabe Armenta, Lindsay,
Mark and Rob at DIRTY DOGS, and more), all who
attended, all who donated, and to all the performers -- STEVE & THE
CRUISERS, JUNK YARD DOGS, SCOTTY BROWN, BRIAN HORNBUCKLE -- it was a day of
music and reuniting with old friends from the old BUFFALO ROSE, all for a
good cause. "Our Tash"
however is not out of the woods -- some strong prayers would still be
appreciated. Thank you.
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It's been a few years
(y'all know the reasons) since we played the REINKE BROTHERS' HAUNTED MANSION
for the Halloween Season. Well........WE'RE BACK!!! We will be, again, the
"Sideshow Creepies" (Halloween Hal and Friends) that you know and
love(??). The shop is open for business and still the best place in town for
all your dressup needs. Costumes to rent or purchase,
masks of all descriptions, makeup, wigs, hats, scary effects, lighting,
accessories, animatrons, fake body parts, magic tricks, plus a knowledgeable
staff to help you create your dream costume -- and the Haunted House has many
new and innovative attractions. It's a feast for the eyes and the mind --
"It's Not Just a Store -- It's an Adventure!"
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