Well, it’s December 4th and time to get in the spirit for Christmas once again. I write about this each year, and I’m surprised at how much my feelings are different each year. This year I’ve definitely already started singing Christmas songs in earnest as my senior facilities have been wanting to hear them from as soon as the day after Thanksgiving. We had a little snow which helped to get me in the spirit, but this week it will be warmer with no snow until possibly Friday afternoon, so I’ll have to manufacture some of the spirit for myself. Here’s my process for that. I think of my best memories and idealistic outlooks on Christmas over the years, and I fill my day with stories and decorations of Christmas. I’m very conscious that historically this season’s celebration was shared by many cultures and peoples as an event of the winter solstice when they were dealing with long nights and colder temperatures. They were trying to stave off the winter blues as much as anything, and as an entertainer it’s my job to help with that. Christmas music can really change our attitude, so I basically make it happen with these cheery and meaningful songs. And I really do love Christmas music, so it’s a joy to get to be a part of the spirit that is so infectious. Let yourself get into it too!
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What have I been up to?
I had 7 senior facilities last week, and they were all so enjoyable and rewarding. As is said above, many were in the Christmas spirit and ready to start celebrating.
My Wednesday online show was songs about joy, and it was definitely a joyful evening of songs that were heartwarming and exciting. I had a great group of friends and fans out for it.
My Sunday online show was favorites and requests, and many of those were already Christmas songs. We had a fantastic group of enthusiastic friends and fans that made the evening special. I played one of my older guitars that I had forgotten I enjoyed so much - a walnut Breedlove guitar I’ve had for over 30 years. I’ll have to play it more.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 10 senior facilities this week including one that has a 98th birthday that should be wonderful. The Christmas spirit will definitely be flowing this week.
My Wednesday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be something a little different this week. I wanted a party night of fun songs, so I’m doing fun songs from the ‘50s before I dive into Christmas music the last two Wednesdays before Christmas. As I write this, this theme sounds odd to me too, but I’m really looking forward to a kicking evening of tunes. I may sneak in a couple ‘50s Christmas songs to stay with the season. Come on out if you’re available.
My Sunday online show 7-8:45 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always. These nights are just so joyful and filled with people I know from all over the country, and I cherish the opportunity to play for everyone each week. Come on out if you can.
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That’s it for this week. Once again I’ll remind you that if you’re in the southern Colorado area I will have a Christmas concert at the Bell Tower Cultural Center in Florence, Colorado, on December 16th at 7:00 pm. This is a wonderful venue that I have played many times, and it always turns out to be a night to remember of Christmas cheer and singing. You can find out more at http://www.florenceartscouncil.com/concerts.html.
Best always,
Tom
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Details this week:
Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of fun ‘50s songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Wednesday, December 6, 7-8:45 pm mountain time
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, December 10, 7-8:45 pm mountain time