Happy FRIDAY!
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Thanks to all who helped out on the float build and to all who attended the Denver St Patrick’s Day Parade. It was a fantastic time!!!
We are back on to have the full 52′ trailer with the Duffy’s semi-truck pulling it next year!
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Meeting of the Minds Info:
Some of you may be aware of the issues with MOTM being in Key West. In case you haven’t heard, the Casa Marina will be undergoing major renovations after MOTM this year. With that, comes a major price increase. Most of the hotels in that area, have priced themselves extremely high now, so it’s highly likely we will be able to have MOTM in Key West again. The PHIP folks have asked for all the members to fill out their survey to help them with some ideas for future Meetings of the Minds. Thank you!!
(Survey is now closed)
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The Arvada Smokin’ Tuna Summer Concert Series – Our first artist for the summer:
James “Sunny Jim” White – June 17, 5:00pm
Pete’s Place
Bring your own chair, BYOB and Bring your own snacks for the evening.
A live performance by James “Sunny Jim” White calls up sea breezes, palm trees. sandy beaches and good tropical vibes. Audiences often end up dancing in conga lines and moving to the up-tempo rhythms of his original music, a blend of influences that range from the Caribbean to California, by way of Texas. White, was born in San Antonio, raised in California, and then spent 12 years in the Cayman Islands. In the Caribbean, he perfected his solo show featuring guitar, vocals and backup tracs. He added steel drum and soaked up the culture of the West Indies, infusing his songwriting with the influences of Caribbean masters. It was in Cayman that he picked up the nickname “Sunny Jim.”
Sunny Jim has published 11 CDs, 9 studio recordings and 2 live performances. They include; Postcards from Seven Mile Beach, Life in the Laidback Lane, Sandbar Serenade, Tropical Trader, Escape Artist, Sky Sand Water Moon, Tropicool, KISS, Flotsam and Jetsam, Rum Shoes and It’s Still Summer Somewhere.
Sunny Jim has won numerous awards for his original music and performances.
Troprock Music Association (TRMA)
· Entertainer of the Year 2013
· Songwriter of the Year 2014
· CD of the Year 2011, 2014, 2016
· Male Vocalist of the year 2008,2009, 2010, 2011, 2012,2013, 2014, 2015
· Musician of the Year 2010, 2012
· “I Can” Community Service Award 2014
Troprockin’ Magazine People’s Choice Award
· Troprock Icon 2019
· Singer/Songwriter 2018
· Favorite Song of the Year 2019
Stay tuned for more announcements. We have some fun musicians lined up!!
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Annual Registration time!!!
Please renew your membership so you can join us for all the fun events, like the parade, this year!
See below for details.
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It’s time to start thinking about our Annual Party With a Purpose!! Save the date!!
When: August 6, 2022 2pm, with musicians to start at 3
Where: Pete’s Place
Start gathering raffle basket items and silent auction items!! It’ll be a good show this year! Stay tuned for details!!
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Misc. Housekeeping: Now is a great time to update your mailing address, email addresses and phone numbers with the club, if you have moved within the past few years, please send me your current information, so I can update the roster.
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Fins up!
Parrot Head President, Pete!