We've had a great time here for the last two days.
Friday was a day to get acquainted with the village and do some loafing. Friday afternoon/evening was the start of a two day music festival, benefiting the Aspen Deaf Camp.
We're here largely because some of our musical friends are performing as part of the festival. Among them are Mack Bailey and Pete Huttlinger, both of whom have given concerts in our living room.
They performed Friday evening as a trio with Chris Nole, who is a well known keyboardist.
On Saturday, we rode the free bus in to Aspen, and spent quite a bit of time strolling around this very lovely town. We also booked a ride on the tram to the top of Aspen mountain, elevation something a bit over 11,500 feet. Incredible views from the top.
Saturday evening was the high point of the festival. Several good acts performed, ending with the 'John Denver Band'. This is a group fronted by Mack, who has an incredible tenor voice, and comprised of several of JD's former bandmates, including Chris, Pete, and several others. They gave an incredible 1 hour plus performance.
How long has it been since you've heard 'Rocky Mountain High' performed live, and, at a locale that really is high in the Rocky Mountains to boot?
Tonight we are in Denver for dinner with two of Lynne's friends from The Hartford. On Monday, it's off to Estes Park, and Rocky Mountain National Park for a three day reunion with a number of friends from UCR. Has it really been 40 years? No way!
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