Just looking at the tour schedule and see that Ellis has 4 shows coming up in the State of Colorado. I'm not sure all the shows are up in the Rocky Mts. as some of the towns are unfamiliar to me. What I do know is that with New Mexico being a border state, it's possible that Don Conoscenti will be joining Ellis for these shows. One would think and hope anyway.
It occured to me for the first time this morning that John Denver's hit song about his adopted home state of Colorado contained a couple of lyrics also found in another popular song by James Taylor.
"I've seen fire, and I've seen rain" from " Fire and Rain " .....JT
"I've seen it rain and fire in the sky" from " Rocky Mountain High ".....JD
How many times have I sung along to both these fine songs and never
made the connnection? Quite a few!
Any stories of trips to Colorado would be great to read. I've been a few times and just love this state. More on that later..........
Anyone else?
Ellis Paul in Colorado - 4 shows - July '06
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Jela, what good news. I had noticed Darryl was listed on EP's tour dates page...
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I have no idea what Darryl Purpose sounds like but have been curious for a long time since his name used to be everywhere. Hope to hear him soon.
DonCon's website speaks of a move from Chicago to New Mexico so Ellis would have to help him move boxes and couches in return for the gigs in Colorado.......is my guess.
At any rate, hope to hear from some newbies who made any of these shows and find themselves out here on the forum reading all about Ellis Paul and his group of devotees.
Although devos was working for me for a minute there based soley on the fact that KarenZ used to love that old emoticon that the Band DEVO made so famous back in the 80's.
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DonCon's website speaks of a move from Chicago to New Mexico so Ellis would have to help him move boxes and couches in return for the gigs in Colorado.......is my guess.
At any rate, hope to hear from some newbies who made any of these shows and find themselves out here on the forum reading all about Ellis Paul and his group of devotees.
Although devos was working for me for a minute there based soley on the fact that KarenZ used to love that old emoticon that the Band DEVO made so famous back in the 80's.
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Here's a blurb in today's Aspen Times about tonight's show at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, CO.
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Pete...great idea regarding next time. Although i can't say I wish we'd chosen Colorado over Maine. Simply too much excitement building for this one and it seems to be in most of the attending devotees backyard for the most part.
Summer in Colorado, oh the memories.We used to take summer vacations as a family of 7 by car from Houston, Tx. Seemed like forever to get out of Texas ( still does ) but once we'd hit Las Cruces or Deming New Mexico, I knew we were getting close. It took me a few hours to learn how to say Raton Pass.......Rattin....Rat - ON...Rate - N.....you get the jist.
It was 1964 and I was 5 yrs old and just happy to be seeing some different scenery and cooler temps. Our destination was Colorado Springs and The Broadmoor Hotel. I could hardly believe my eyes the first time I saw the place. Just amazing.
Funny all those years later and hearing for the first time a song by Townes Van Zandt called " Snowing On Raton ". For some reason I instantly connected with the song. Gee, I wonder why? John Gorka just covered the song on his latest and I can hardly wait to hear it.
Any other Colorado tales? And I agree with PeteM, next time........
Summer in Colorado, oh the memories.We used to take summer vacations as a family of 7 by car from Houston, Tx. Seemed like forever to get out of Texas ( still does ) but once we'd hit Las Cruces or Deming New Mexico, I knew we were getting close. It took me a few hours to learn how to say Raton Pass.......Rattin....Rat - ON...Rate - N.....you get the jist.
It was 1964 and I was 5 yrs old and just happy to be seeing some different scenery and cooler temps. Our destination was Colorado Springs and The Broadmoor Hotel. I could hardly believe my eyes the first time I saw the place. Just amazing.
Funny all those years later and hearing for the first time a song by Townes Van Zandt called " Snowing On Raton ". For some reason I instantly connected with the song. Gee, I wonder why? John Gorka just covered the song on his latest and I can hardly wait to hear it.
Any other Colorado tales? And I agree with PeteM, next time........
"once we're inside, it's a carnival ride" ~ ellis paul
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