The group that has gathered with me on Facebook and my website around the online concerts has been such a genuine and caring group of folks, so last night on the concert I asked the group if they’d like a Facebook Group dedicated to our “Munch Bunch”. The overwhelming consensus was “Yes!”, so last night I started a Facebook Group called “Tom Munch Concert “Munch Bunch” Group”. I know that this excludes those of you who aren’t on Facebook, and I may find another place to do this in the future, but for now it gives me a place to ask the group about themes, and for the group to post requests and comments outside of the concerts. I’ve already posted some pictures of our gatherings and asked a couple questions about themes and possible Facebook Room “Zoom” calls. Please feel free to utilize the Facebook Group to start conversations and share ideas and life events in our group of friends. I don’t know why I didn’t think of this before. I’ve had a Facebook Group for my Philmont concerts for a year or so. The Philmont Facebook Group is private by approval only, but the “Munch Bunch” Facebook Group is public so anyone can join. Of course as the administrator I can control that if we need to, but we have such a sweet group of folks that I don’t foresee this in any way. So thank you for being so supportive of me and each other, and hopefully this Facebook Group page can help drive us to new heights of togetherness.
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What have I been up to?
I had one senior facility that had to cancel for COVID last week. CDPHE (Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment) says we are definitely on the backside of this current surge, but it’s still affecting vulnerable people, and that’s definitely where the senior facilities fit in. I’m doing Rapid tests at quite a few facilities every time I go in. The other facilities were very enjoyable if cautious. Being Valentine’s Day week I did a lot of love songs.
My Thursday online show was my own original songs again, and there were requests and songs from all over my writings including my very first album in 1983. You can’t know how honored I am to have people like my songs - especially the ones I wrote when I was in high school.
My Sunday online show was a blast too including several new-to-me songs and a lot of interaction. I’m blessed to have such a fine group of folks.
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What am I up to this week?
I have 10 senior facilities scheduled this week. I think I’ll be doing some Mardi Gras songs in anticipation of Mardi Gras next week as well as other favorites. These shows are about as diverse as I can get with standards running back to the ‘20s, rock and roll from the ‘50s, and lots of country western from all eras. I love them all!
My Thursday online show 7-8:30 mountain time will be doing Mardi Gras songs again to honor the “Who Dat” celebration in New Orleans next Tuesday. I have a bunch of Mardi Gras, Cajun, and New Orleans tunes that I love to play, and this will be a rousing party of joy. Please tune in if you can. We’re even having Cajun food twice this next week to get in the spirit. I love a good gumbo with some fiery spices!
My Sunday online show 7-8:30 mountain time will be favorites and requests as always. I’m hoping the new Facebook Group will make it easier for folks to make requests and interact with me and each other. We may even do a Facebook Room “Zoom” call if everyone is up for it a half hour before the show. Come on out!
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That’s it for this week. I hope you are well and reasonably happy even with all that is going on in the world. It has been a tough time, but I feel there has been significant growth in many of us as well. I appreciate you and all you give to this life. Hope to see you soon!
Tom
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Who: Tom Munch
What: playing and singing an online concert of Mardi Gras songs
Where: facebook.com/tom.munch and tommunch.com/online-concerts
When: Thursday, February 24, 7-8:30 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, February 27, 7-8:30 pm mountain time