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Things Are Coming Up

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Hello, there friends!

We have been busy, busy, BUSY. Just a couple quick announcements for your entertainment calendar:

1. This Friday, January 20th is THIRD FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT! I will bring on the tunes from 5 – 8pm at the Yarnell Family Diner.
The birthday party usually gets cooking around 6pm. I sure hope you can make it!
Due to my schedule, I’ve missed your FUN selves at the Diner.

Happy Birthday to:
Carolyn Sands – Jan 2
Diane Tackett – Jan 3
Michael Quinones – Jan 7
Cliff Dupuy – Jan 10
Barb Schlegel – Jan 17
Mary Skalkoyannis – Jan 24
Rowle Simmons – Yavapai County Board of Supervisors

2. Next Friday, January 27th gives you two for the price of one:
Acoustic Eidolon at the Yarnell Presbyterian Church from 7pm – 9pm.
I have tickets, as do Linda Ma, Trish Edwards and Leah Tidey.
$15 each, $25 per couple in advance.
$20 at the door. This duo is AMAZING!!! Proceeds benefit the Yarnell Fire Auxiliary.

Before you head to the concert, you’ll need to eat, drink coffee or SOMETHING. So head to the Yarnell Diner
and catch a bit of the Manzanita Road Wave before you head to the Presbyterian Church! There’s the two-for….

A peek at the Yarnell Family Diner in February:
1st Friday – Yours Truly
2nd Friday – Strings Attached
3rd Friday – Birthday Night with Yours Truly
4th Friday – Manzanita Road

HOLD THE MARCH DATE:
Peeples Valley Fire Auxiliary is hosting the annual Dinner Dance On MARCH 25th.
Details coming – I’ll be playing, and I’m thrilled they’ve asked me again. We’ve had a blast every year.

Get your Acoustic Eidolon Tickets and See you FRIDAY NIGHT.

Denise

 

January Birthday Night – Rescheduled

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Friday, February 3rd we kick off another year of celebrations at the Yarnell Family Diner. Music starts at 5pm.

Happy Birthday to these January babies:

Carolyn Sands – Jan 2
Diane Tackett – Jan 3
Michael Quinones – Jan 7
Cliff Dupuy – Jan 10
Barb Schlegel – Jan 17
Mary Skalkoyannis – Jan 24
Rowle Simmons – Yavapai County Board of Supervisors

See you there!

 

Revving Up 2017

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Happy New Year, Friends!

2016 sure did fly by. I enjoyed a wonderful holiday week visiting my daughter in New Jersey. Afterwards, it was my pleasure to play at American Legion Post 79 on New Year’s Eve. The place was hoppin’ packed; all had a great time.

The month of January holds many music events for me, though many are not for public attendance. The private party scene has picked up – NICE!

So, here is the scoop for the next couple weeks. You have local or out of town options:

1. Friday, January 6th – 5:30pm til 8:30pm: I am performing at Prescott Valley Elks Lodge 330 for their Friday Dinner. Huge dance floor and fun people! If you’re up that way, stop in as our guest.

2. Friday, January 6th – 5pm til 8pm: Manzanita Road at the Yarnell Family Diner.

3. Friday, January 13th – 6pm – 9pm: I will play at the Wickenburg Elks Lodge 2160 for their Friday Dinner. Again, you may attend as our guest if you are not a member. Lou will sign you in!

4. Friday, January 13th – 5pm til 8pm: Walt Eckes at the Yarnell Family Diner.

5. Friday, January 20th – 5pm til 8pm: BIRTHDAY NIGHT! Yarnell Family Diner.

Happy January Birthday to:
Carolyn Sands – Jan 2
Diane Tackett – Jan 3
Cliff Dupuy – Jan 10
Barb Schlegel – Jan 17
Mary Skalkoyannis – Jan 24
Rowle Simmons – Yavapai County Board of Supervisors

Important! Not all Birthday Babies are on my email subscription to receive this invitation. I am sure there are more birthdays in January, of which I am not aware.

Spread the word. Birthday night gives free dessert to those with a birthday that month. Also, we do Trivia Questions provided by Leah Tidey. In short, this is a pretty fun night every 3rd Friday.

Last, but certainly not least:

Friday, January 27th – A wonderful musical duo is coming to Yarnell again, to benefit the Yarnell Fire Auxiliary. Acoustic Eidolon will perform at the Yarnell Community Presbyterian Church from 7pm to 9pm. Check them out at www.acousticeidolon.com. Tickets in advance are $15 each or 2 for $25; at the door they are $20 each. Visit the Yarnell Fire Administration building and see me for tickets. Also, Linda Ma and Leah Tidey can provide tickets.

We trust you are all healthy and well, enjoying life to the fullest.

Warm Wishes for the New Year,
Denise & Lou

Demo

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Demo Samples from a Friday Night Gig

 

I do many genres:

The 1920’s, the 1950-60’s, Disco, plus Country, Luau, 70’s, 80’s, Blues & Jazz and more.

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Holidays 2016

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Hello, Friends!

As you may know, I have the privilege of being the Teacher of Music at Model Creek School. This week is our Christmas Musical Production:

A Christmas Wizard of Oz – Thursday, December 22nd at 5:30pm, refreshments provided by the PTSO. The students and staff have worked hard on to make this a special evening.

Tanya Allen (Costumes) and Jack Rauh (Sets) have volunteered their time and supplies. I’m so excited about it! Please join us Thursday. The production is approximately an hour.

The students need an audience!

Friday Night at the Yarnell Family Diner – December 23rd and 30th, 5pm – 8pm Manzanita Road will bring the tunes.

New Year’s Eve Celebration at the American Legion, Saturday, December 31st. I’ll be playing from 9pm – 1am.

Food and Fun – I would LOVE to see you there.

Lou and I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

See you soon,

Denise

 

Wrapping up December

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Hi Friends!

Hope you’re all enjoying the usual harried and fun Christmas cheer. I have been so busy – playing a multitude of Christmas parties! In fact I have another one this week. They have all been closed to the public – BUT, you can come to these events. And consider this my formal invitation:

Friday, December 16th – THIRD FRIDAY BIRTHDAY NIGHT at the Yarnell Family Diner.
I will be playing from 5pm-8pm. And yes! It’s my birthday month. Hope you can come celebrate with us. The festivities usually start around 6pm, but come any time. Happy Birthday to:

Frank Lampe December 02
Claude Mattox December 03
Rick Engels December 04
Shelley Bacon December 14
Denise Roggio December 14
Nina Bill Overmyer December 15
Bob Ball December 26
Jeff Shearer December 29

Saturday, Dec. 31st – Please join for a wonderful New Year’s Eve Celebration at the American Legion Post 79, Yarnell. I play from 9pm till 1am to ring in 2017.

Manzanita Road will perform at the Family Diner on December 23rd and December 30th. I will be visiting family for the holidays. I’ll keep you posted on the January diner schedule and other opportunities for music/dancing fun.

Stay warm – see you Friday night!

Denise

 

Mid November Memo

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Hello, Friends and Neighbors:

Expecting a chilly spell the next few days; and the super moon was spectacular!  Firstly, I want to make sure you stay informed about ALL Yarnell Area events.  If you haven’t already, make sure you are on Leah Tidey’s email list. She sends out a full scope of fun email blast once per week. Since my blast focuses on music/entertainment, you might want to learn of other events. Send a note to mail2leahtidey@gmail.com.

Here’s some highlights of upcoming opportunities:

Tonight, Wed, Nov 16 – Chamber of Commerce elections at 5:30 at the Community Center.  A new board will be elected so come and vote. There are 5 positions available and nominations will be taken from the floor.  www.y-pvchamber.com.

Fri, Nov 18 – Birthday Night at the Yarnell Family Diner.  All you November birthday babies come and enjoy entertainment by yours truly, chow down on fish and chips, dance off the fish and chips and finish the evening with a FREE dessert to celebrate your birthday.  5-8pm. Happy Birthday to:

Frank Ryan – Nov 3rd
Marsha  Lohr – Nov 7th
Arlon Rice – Nov 11th
Amber Winther – Nov 13th
Sarah Garner – Nov 17th
Connie Cullen – Nov 18th
Billy Shirling – Nov 19th
Shannon Smith – Nov 20th
Vicki Velasquez – Nov 22nd
Craig Lohr – Nov 25th
Mary Carruthers – Nov 26th

Sat, Nov 19 – Peeples Valley-Yarnell Historical Society presentation about “Big Nose Kate.” 2pm.  Old Peeples Valley Schoolhouse.  FREE. Light refreshments and beverages. 928-427-0207.

Thurs, Nov 24 – HAPPY THANKSGIVING DAY!!  The American Legion is again offering a FREE Community Appreciation Dinner from noon – 4pm.  Turkey dinner with all the fixings.  Donations accepted.  No take-out dinners.  If you’d like to help with this wonderful event, with donated turkeys or donated helping hands, please call 928-427-3735.

Fri, Nov 25 – Manzanita Road entertains at the Yarnell Family Diner.

That’s a November Wrap!! See you soon,

Denise

New In November

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Hello, Friends!

Sounds like Yarnell was the place to be for Halloween partying. Facebook will always tell a phenomenal story, evidenced by the videos posted from the Lohrwood Bash….you bunch of crazy witches made me laugh hard!

Okay, well – here’s what’s happening the next couple weeks for your music enjoyment:

1. TONIGHT, November 4th, 5pm-8pm: Fun at the Yarnell Family Diner, with yours truly as the entertainment!
By-the-way, I hate to brag, but I’m so excited to celebrate 5 years of marriage with my hubby on Saturday the 5th. When we got married, he promised me an adventure. So we moved to Yarnell, and experienced 2 wildfires and a flood with all of you. That was a bit over the top as far as adventure. But we couldn’t think of a finer group to share the good and bad with, other than our friends here in Yarnell. Cheers to all of us!

2. Friday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day. Don’t forget to thank a Vet for his or her service! One of those to whom we are grateful, Walt Eckes, will bring you the entertainment that night at the Yarnell Family Diner, 5pm – 8pm

3. Also, Friday, November 11th – Wickenburg Elks Lodge 2160, I will be playing 5:30 – 8:30. That’s a place that loves to dance, if you’re in the area, you can be our guest. Dinner is served beginning at 5pm, restaurant style, and there usually two choices for a reasonable price.

4. Friday, November 18th – It’s 3rd Friday Birthday Night! I have no idea why time is moving so darn quickly….it’s almost the end of another year.! And another Happy Birthday to:
Marsha Lohr – Nov 7th
Arlon Rice – Nov 11th
Amber Winther – Nov 13th
Sarah Garner – Nov 17th
Connie Cullen – Nov 18th
Billy Shirling – Nov 19th
Shannon Smith – Nov 20th
Vicki Velasquez – Nov 22nd
Craig Lohr – Nov 25th
Mary Carruthers – Nov 26th

5. Thursday, November 24th – We wish you that happiest Thanksgiving Day. FYI, Yarnell’s American Legion Post 79 is hosting a free Community Appreciation Thanksgiving Dinner from 12noon until 4pm.

6. Friday, November 25th, Manzanita Road brings the songs for your Yarnell Family Diner experience!

I had such a busy October, with a total of 17 Music Gigs between regular and private events. It was amazing; this month is a welcome slow-down, easing me into Holiday mode. Whew! Made it through October.

As always, we musicians are grateful for your continued support of our “artistic” renderings. It means more to us than you realize. There is nothing worse than playing to an empty room. When you show up, smile and tap your foot or dance, it makes our day. Thank you!

See you soon,
Denise