Happy Valentine’s Day!
Hello Parrotheads, Happy Valentine’s Day. I hope this newsletter finds everyone happy, healthy and WARM. There isn’t much going on in the Parrothead world these days, but I wanted to keep you updated on the small amount of news.
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Parrothead Party? You have spoken… and voted YES to have a St Patrick’s Day gathering at Pete’s!! Because there is no parade this year, and our St Patrick’s float is one of our favorite events… we decided to have a gathering at Pete’s instead. Pete is opening up his yard for this event, so dress warm! If it is too cold or the weather is rotten, we’ll move it to the following weekend. Bring your own food and drink, since we still can’t share. We’ll wear masks and practice social distancing.
Where: Pete’s house
When: Saturday, March 13 at noon
Wear your green and fun St Patrick’s Crazy Parrothead attire!
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Red Rocks shows: There is an unconfirmed report that says Jimmy has cancelled all of his shows through July this year. I have not been able to verify if that is true or not. All of these shows are still showing online on his concert schedule sites. As of right now, we do not know anything about the Red Rocks shows. I will let everyone know as soon as I hear something.
Red Rocks is not a Live Nation Venue. That is the real reason JB doesn’t play Red Rocks very often, he tends to only play Live Nation controlled shows. Red Rocks is owned by the City of Denver, so the rules are different there, than the other venues where he plays. Jimmy is at the mercy of the City of Denver on whether his shows will happen at Red Rocks in September, or not.
Please don’t send me emails with questions on if the shows are still on or not. I get dozens of emails each week asking if the shows are still going to happen, and if you still have your tickets. If you didn’t contact me and ask for your money back, you still have your tickets on the same night(s) you originally asked for. As of right now, all I can say is the shows are still on for Red Rocks, in September. I promise, I will let everyone know as soon as I know if that changes.
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Summer Concert Series… As some of you might remember, we were to have the Landsharks play at the “Arvada Smokin’ Tuna” (Pete’s house) this past July. Unfortunately, that show was cancelled because of the Pandemic. We’ve been working with Gary Roland and the Landsharks band on new dates for a rescheduled show. It’s looking like we will have a Landsharks concert between the Buffett shows at Red Rocks! Jimmy is playing at Red Rocks on Tuesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 9, 2021. The Landsharks will play on Wednesday, September 8, 2021! Many Parrotheads from other clubs will be in town for the Buffett Red Rocks shows, so we will extend an invitation to members of other clubs to join the Colorado Parrotheads at Pete’s house for the “Concert in Between.” It’ll be a great time to meet fellow Parrotheads from all over!
Stay tuned for details!
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MOTM Registration is OPEN!!
Even as we as a community and a country navigate our way through loss and tragedy amidst the most challenging time in our memories, we look ahead to a day of renewal and rebirth and recovery when we Parrot Heads are Back on our Phins Again! And that day is coming soon. Registration for Meeting of the Minds 2021 – “Party at the End of the World”- is open!
MOTM event begins 11-3-21 and runs through 11-7-21, MOTM 21 is, numerologically speaking, the safest bet you’ll ever make! And with music programs added for Wednesday and Sunday of MOTM week, it’s a Key West Jackpot- five days of music and friends and partying with a purpose in paradise.
We will be rolling out more of the details of the entertainment program in the coming days, but you can bet your bottom dollar the lineup will include some staples – Howard Livingston and The Mile Marker 24 Band, some exciting debuts – Opening Night with “Girls Just Wanna Have Rum!,” Steel City’s Corned Beef and Curry making their first MOTM trip, and the addition of Kelly McGuire’s Lighthouse Songwriter Showcase – and some traditional charity cases – Jim Hoehn breaks his own record by appearing at MOTM for the 76th straight year, a remarkable career achievement for a man who knows just three chords on the guitar, and of course you won’t be able to tip a shot ski without spilling tequila on a Coral Reefer!
Some changes to know about: With just a slight uptick in the registration cost to lucky $97.77, MOTM is a remarkable bargain, especially with two additional days of music added to the program! We’ve made a couple of changes to make sure our charity beneficiaries do not take a hit during these challenging times. With sponsors tightening their belts, especially those in the hard hit hospitality industry, we are counting on Parrot Heads to come through with support for these great causes, as we always do, because it’s what we do. We’ve made two adjustments to help make it happen.
Event tee shirts are an optional purchase. Event surveys demonstrate that some people are passionate about their event shirts while others report having entire guest houses filled with Parrot Head souvenir tees. By making the tees an optional additional purchase, we will be able to save tens of thousands for our charities without having to increase registration costs for folks who have closets full of coral and magenta tops.
VIP Registration: For $200 (per individual or couple in addition to registration cost), you can be an MOTM VIP/Sponsor. This earns you a program shoutout, a welcome gift and other goodies, but most importantly, for the FIRST FIFTY VIP REGISTRANTS only, the option to purchase a guaranteed premium beachfront room at the Casa Marina. If you are among the first fifty VIP registrants, you need not reserve your room at the Casa. We become your “Concierge,” and we will do it for you! (Please note this is not a guarantee of any particular room or suite.) Yes, it’s an extra expense for those who choose it, and yes, the best rooms are no longer first-come-first-serve, but at least you don’t have to repeatedly call the Casa’s reservations line like a teenager trying to win a radio station prize just to get your room!
Go to www.PHIP.com to register, beginning 11:07 am Thursday, 1-21-21. As always, you must be a member of an approved PHC to attend. Memberships will be verified.
You must register for MOTM to reserve a room at Casa Marina. Beginning at 11:07 am on 1-21-21, book a room at http://group.waldorfastoria.com/sdumf, or call 1-888-303-5717 with code ZZPHIP for the PHIP Discount.
Fins up!
Parrot Head President, Pete!