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Yarnell Rising Concert

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“Yarnell Rising” concert features original songs

Fundraising concert, Yarnell Rising- Voices from the Ashes, will feature two original songs written by Yarnell resident, Denise Roggio.  The concert will be held at the Del E. Webb Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 to benefit the rebuilding of Yarnell and to honor the 19 + 1 Granite Mountain Hotshots.

Denise Roggio wrote the song “Blazing Honor” as a tribute to the tragedy that took place in Yarnell with help from her husband, Lou Roggio. Denise also composed a song to celebrate the spirit of Yarnell and the rebuilding of the town, entitled “Yarnell Rising.”

Because the Roggios decided that they wanted to do something to help rebuild Yarnell, the song “Blazing Honor” was made available online for donations to the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group to aid in the rebuilding process…

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Yarnell Rising

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Denise & Lou Roggio“The news came swiftly and without warning: Yarnell Hill was burning. On a balmy Sunday, June 30, 2013, Denise & Lou Roggio sat on their side patio watching as smoke plummeted from the hills across from their residence. The wind was blowing the smoke and blaze toward Peeples Valley, away from the town of Yarnell. The time was 3:30 pm, and the sun cast an eerie rusty glow on ground….”

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Prescott Daily Courier October 16, 2013

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“The focus was kind of one-sided on the families that lost the guys,” said Leah Fine, fiancée of Grant McKee. “That’s really hard, but at the same time, we have a whole community that lost their homes and their well-being. They’re experiencing loss too.”

“It’s sort of like the families and the girls are finishing the job that our guys started,” she added.

The women have organized a benefit scheduled to kick off at 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Celtic Crossings, 1951 E. Highway 69, Prescott.

The family-friendly event is set to include live music from Yarnell’s Denise Roggio, and local band Road One South, a beer garden, raffle, and silent auction. Raffle items include cowboy art, custom jewelry from the Artful Eye, and an original painting from Newman Galleries. Scott McKee, father of Hotshot Grant McKee, is set to emcee the event…

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Ash ‘n Blues

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Ash ‘n Blues Released September 21, 2013

 

This album is proudly dedicated to the people of Yarnell, Peeples Valley and Glen Ilah in Arizona, whose spirit, determination and amazing strength was the very inspiration for these songs. I am honored to be a part of this community, and pray for God’s continued blessings upon it. Wildfires could not drag us away, and Yarnell truly is rising. Thank you, Yarnell, for your friendships and support of my music. We also honor and pay memorial tribute to the brave men and women who courageously fight the fires for our sake.

Song List:

  • Yarnell Rising -Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
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  • The Other Girl -Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
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  • I’m So Blue -Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
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  • Crazy Blues -Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
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  • Alone With You -Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
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  • Walk A Mile -Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
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Keyboards: Denise Roggio - Vocals: Denise Roggio
 Mixing/Recording: Louis F. Roggio
 ©2013 Denise C. Roggio - All Rights Reserved

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This album is proudly dedicated to the people of Yarnell,
Peeples Valley and Glen Ilah in Arizona, whose spirit,
determination and amazing strength was the very
inspiration for these songs. I am honored to be a part
of this community, and pray for God’s continued blessings
upon it. Wildfires could not drag us away, and Yarnell
truly is rising. Thank you, Yarnell, for your friendships
and support of my music. We also honor and pay memorial
tribute to the brave men and women who courageously
fight the fires for our sake.

1. Yarnell Rising – Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
2. The Other Girl – Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
3. I’m So Blue – Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
4. Love Me Like A Man – Lyrics: Chris Smither
5. I Need A Little Sugar In My Bowl – Lyrics: Clarence Williams,
Dally Small, J.T. Bryman
6. Crazy Blues – Lyrics Adapted/Rewritten from Public Domain
Music by Denise Roggio
7. Alone With You – Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
8. Black Coffee – Lyrics: Pal Francis, Sonny Burke
9. Walk A Mile – Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio
10. Blazing Honor – Lyrics & Music by Denise Roggio

Mixing/Recording:
– Louis F. Roggio
©2013 All Rights Reserved

 

‘Hidden Faces’ concert to honor, benefit Yarnell animal rescuers

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“We know we could never come close to thanking the hundreds of people or volunteer groups that came to assist Yarnell at its time of greatest need and the people behind the scenes coordinating our recovery.

“But we’d like to try.”

The event will take place from noon to 10 p.m. on the site of the Mule Shoe Animal Clinic and the T-Bird Café at 19225 S. Highway 89 in Peeples Valley. Singer Denise Roggio…”

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AZFB The Voice, September 17, 2013

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Farm Bureau: Raising Yarnell – By Brett Clausen

“On Saturday, September 14, we had the privilege of attending Yarnell’s first groundbreaking ceremony.  This was a monumental first step for the small neighborly town still recovering from the devastating fires that took the lives of the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters and destroyed 129 structures within and surrounding this small hillside community here in Arizona.  As we traveled through this picturesque community, charred boulders and partial foundations lie next to the neighbors’ homes that escaped the devastating fires.

The wildfire ignited by lightning on June 28, 2013 was finally contained on July 10, 2013.  Roughly 9 ½ weeks later, the first permit has been issued to Farm Bureau members and policyholders Roy and Stacy Pizzirusso, to lead the way for this tight knit community to rebuild, one home at a time, raising Yarnell once again.”

“…A sense of hope is rising in Yarnell.  We can rebuild.  Local musician, singer, DJ & entertainer Denise Roggio was there leading the townspeople in singing ‘raising Yarnell from the ashes’ as well as many other well-known classic songs, providing a much needed festive atmosphere, to go along with the great BBQ potluck you would come to expect in the neighborly community of Yarnell.”

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Chino Valley News September 13, 2013

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The first groundbreaking ceremony for a new home in the area devastated by the Yarnell Hill Fire will be held tomorrow.  According to the Yarnell Hill Fire Recovery Group, Roy and Stacy Pizzirusso lost their Glen Ilah home in the fire.  They plan to celebrate the groundbreaking of their new home with a barbecue and music.  Denise Roggio will perform her new song “Yarnell Rising” following the celebration, which runs from 4 to 6.  At 6, there will be a campfire sing-along in the Yarnell Presbyterian Community Church parking lot.  For more information on these events, go online to yarnellhillrecoverygroup.org.

Read full article at Chino Valley News