June 23, 2010

Hey good friends! I hope this finds you all well and happy. When it comes to the "good news/bad news" pendulum swinging, what a summer of extremes this has been so far. Allow me to elaborate.......... First, some bad news.... As many of you know, our good friend and (as I regard him) ultimate local music hero, Chris Daniels (of Chris Daniels and the Kings) has been fighting a good and noble fight against leukemia these last few months. My last communiqué with him found him in amazing spirits with the most positive attitude (no surprise there) I have ever witnessed in anyone I have ever known in the same battle. In his words, "I have a lot to do, and I'm down for a minute. But I plan on kicking this thing’s ass and getting back to business --- I'm too busy to be sick -- I don't have time for it!" I do believe in my heart of hearts that your prayers for him are being heard --- from what I've been told, the outlook is hopeful. That's the good news....thank you all. More bad news I'm afraid........ Many of you knew Karen Sitoski as a performer around Golden/Lakewood/Edgewater area (in all honesty, I don't know all the venues). And most have already heard of her passing a few weeks ago. She emcee'd many open stages these last few years -- allowed many to be on stage. She will be missed. It is with heavy heart we say "goodbye" to Colonel Micheal Chyrek and his lovely wife Lady Pamela. Col. Chyrek has been the C.O. at Buckley for the last 3 years or so, and the time has come for him to be stationed back in Florida --- (Pamela is SO happy ... that's home for her). I was lucky enough to meet them when he was first stationed here, and have developed what I consider to be a great and long lasting friendship. They have supported me in spades since there arrival -- surprising me with visits to many venues I have played --- it is an honor to know these fine folks. I am a better person for it. God bless you two and best of luck always. We will miss you. June 26th ---- we will NOT be performing at the Shack this night. We will be playing a block party for some good friends and their friends and their friends ........ it promises to be the stuff of which legends are made! We will be back at the Shack on July 10th. FINALLY!!!! The weather has allowed us to perform on the patio at the Rock Rest in Golden for the last 2 Wednesday nights (knock on wood). Let's see if we can keep it going all summer! News from the Buffalo Rose --- I am scheduled there a lot this season -- every Thursday from 3-7pm, and almost every other Saturday 11am-3pm. There have been many changes made at the "Buff" this year in an attempt to cooperate with those who seem to have a bone to pick, or, frankly, too much time on their hands and nothing to bitch about --- OK, I'm not being good....The Buffalo Rose has recently been under fire for noise complaints (bands and bikes). The powers that be have issued some ultimatums about the noisy pipes and loud bands -- you know, the things that draw people to downtown Golden in the first place. Cops lying in wait around the corner just waiting for some unsuspecting to rev up and get ticketed -- Seems funny to me that even in the 12 years or so that I've been playing there, there has never been a problem, yet suddenly there is!!???? I am, however, and truthfully so, one sided about this issue --- but I have yet to hear the other side told in such a way as to convince me that "Buff Bad! We Good!!!" But, honestly, what the hell could I know!!???? I play a guitar for a living! How smart it that???Kenny Lee and Murray have been very diplomatic (they have to be! That's why they are good businessmen) throughout all of this. They are abiding by all restrictions thrown them. They have my respect and my undying support in this. I hope they have yours as well! If not, the Buffalo Rose will no longer be there for us. Let's discuss the 4th of July, shall we? We (Jack Stoehr and myself) will be p[laying at Jerry D's in Dacono from 1-5pm. Usually we play past 5:00 and go until we are hamburger or the rains come. This 4th of July we MUST end at 5:00pm because we have to be in Littleton playing an Independence Day block party by 7pm. Oh Yeah, a busy, busy day!!! Thank you in advance for your understanding. I have been pre-empted on July 16th from the Park Centre -- they have something else booked there that night. I will keep you informed as to where we land! I have been again asked this year to perform for "Buffalo Bill Days" in Golden on July 21st. I will be on the main stage in the city park from 12noon-1pm. More info as it comes to me. Jerry D's annual Golf Tournament will this year be held on August 7th. We have been asked to bring the electric band in to perform from 8pm-12mid. I will be joined by Brian Bartlett on Drums, and Jason Kay on the bass. Who knows who else will show up!!!?? Speaking of the electric band, we will also be performing for the annual "Western Welcome Week" festivities in Historic Downtown Littleton on Saturday, August 21st from 12noon-4pm. This continues to be one of the highlights of the summer season, and we are honored every year to be invited to be part of the event. Thanks to the Reinke Brothers (Greg& Chris) for the invite and for hosting our stage area. (Yep, we will be right there in their parking lot!) Rock & Roll!!!!

There's more but I don't have details yet! I will add to the newsletter as news comes in. As always, thank you for your continued support. You are the best! Dave "Greywolf" Frisk