September/October 2008

ANOTHER UPDATE ADDED ON OCTOBER 1^st:

The good folks at the Tuscany Valley have picked up my now vacant Thursday evenings since the closing of O'Shea's last week. These will be in addition to the every other Friday night performances, however the Thursday night time frame will be 6:30-9:30 (or so) pm. Friday night will continue to be 7:30-10:30 (or so) pm. Thanks to Steve and staff there for all the support.

IMPORTANT UPDATES ADDED ON SEPTEMBER 24^TH:

Doesn't it always go like this............................Big changes already.

The Neighborhood Grill has closed it's doors for the last time. I'd like to thank Darlene and everyone there for the time we did have there ----- couldn't ask for better people to hang out with. It is with very heavy heart that I bid farewell to this establishment. I hope to keep you all in my life. I'm a better person for knowing you all.

Also...........while we're there.............O’Sheas has also closed its doors as well. (I think I see a pattern here and I'm starting to get a complex). Our time there was much too short.........I do feel, however, that friendships made there will be lifelong. To John, Una, Liam, Jules, Lauren, and Drew ---- I do indeed pray we will stay connected. I don't want to lose track of any of you.

With these deletions to the schedule there are now openings to be filled. I will keep you posted on where I land. Thank you all for your support.

...and, last but not least........due to "Schedule Juggling 101", Friday, October 3rd has been, again, changed. I canceled my appearance at O'Furry's to play at the Reinke Bros. Haunted Mansion so, in turn, O'Furry's booked another act for my Friday dates in October. The Brothers, however, decided that October 3rd was too early in the season to merit having the band there. So the good folks at the Tuscany Valley have asked me to be there instead.......so on Friday, October 3rd, I will be at the Tuscany Valley in Aurora from 7:30-10:30pm.

I think that's all the confusion I can stir up at this writing. More news as it comes in. Thank you all for your patience.

Dave

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Original September newsletter (posted September 23, 2008):

Hey good friends! I hope this finds you all well and happy.

I apologize for not being very expedient with this newsletter. The bottom line is that I just haven't had time to write, haven't had all the necessary confirming info, or anything clever or newsworthy to tell---I try to keep things as entertaining as I can every month to keep you tuning back in --- had nothing for you in September.

........But it's October (close enough) now!!!

Thank you all for making this summer so great. It's been a very busy season and, thanks to your continued support, it's not showing any signs of slowing down. Usually the winter season is painfully slow, but this year appears to be a different story. Thank you all so much.

My scheduled performances at the Red Room have been put on hold for the time. I feel that I am an unnecessary expense for them at this time of their development, and my friendship with owner Michael is much more important to me than any business decisions. I know in my heart that I will eventually be there on a regular schedule -- will keep you informed.

Congratulations to Steve and staff at the Tuscany Valley for the very favorable review bestowed upon them by the Rocky Mountain News last week. Business is up again and life is good. I have also changed the hours of my performances there back to the original time ---- 7:30-10:30pm. See you there on Friday.

Thanks to everyone at the Buffalo Rose for all the support this season. As the weather gets worse the frequency of my appearances there will diminish ....however, if it's a nice day on a Saturday or Sunday......well, I'm on their "on call" list, so I just might be there. Let’s hope for some good weather from time to time.

Every summer at Jerry D's we try to book a Saturday night (usually in August) but we have unsuccessful this year. So we have booked a "late summer but really autumn" night scheduled for September 27thfrom 8pm-12mid. We will (of course) be inside --- way too cold to be outside --- and good friend and bassist Jack Stoehr will be in attendance as well. As every year at Jerry D's, when the Broncos play, we don't! However, Jerry and Susie have agreed to a few dates when the Broncos are not scheduled. Check the calendar for details. Thanks to everyone for everything! You are the best.

Now that the weather is changing, and my time on the Rock Rest patio draws to an end for another season, I will go back to performing inside. The hours, so far, will not change. Thanks to everyone for all your support.

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!.... it's that time of year!!!

Time for all good ghouls, ghosts, and goblins to go back to the Reinke Brothers' Haunted Mansion for the annual spookiness! The Brothers have, again, put together the finest performers, magicians, and scary folks to entertain and frighten you --- getting you ready for the Halloween season. Check out their amazing selection of costumes, masks, accessories, makeup, magic tricks, and all the knickknacks you could possibly need for a memorable Halloween. Need ideas???? They have them there with a creative, knowledgeable, award winning staff --- they know how to hook you up. Check 'em out! ..........I will be joined by drummer Brian Bartlett, and bassist Jack Stoehr for our performances this year at the Haunted Mansion.

Which brings us to our next bit of news........ since we will be scheduling in performance dates at the "Haunted Mansion" (as every year)I have to take time away from O'Furry's in Colorado Springs and the weekends with the band at "Your Neighborhood Grill". We will go back to the regular rotation in November. Thank you for your patience.

Well that's about all for now. As always, thank you for your continued support. You are the best.    You are the best!! Dave "Greywolf" Frisk