So I pulled out of my driveway about 3 weeks ago on the way to a show at the Fine Arts Center. I didn't realize I had not fully latched the trunk of my minivan which was filled with gigging material. (I fear this kind of thing will happen more and more as I push into my later years.) I turned the corner off of LaClede, stopped at Arbor and Cheyenne Blvd. When I pulled onto Cheyenne I heard this strange sound. I kind of looked around, thought some stuff in my car was settling and went on my way. 1/4 of a mile down the road I stopped at the intersection for S. Tejon St. As I pulled through, a car beeped and some guy leaned out the window to tell me I'd dropped something out of my van. I looked back in horror and saw that my trunk had popped up and one of my Mackie 450 powered mains had fallen out. I whipped around, sped the 1/4 of a mile back to Arbor. It was gone. In one minute's time someone had picked it up and taken it.
I was sick to my stomach at first, then a bit sheepish, then outraged, then strangely detached. I did not report it to the police. I guess I wasn't certain it technically could be considered stolen. Then I figured if someone was so hard up that they would see this speaker fall out of my van and race to pick it up before I'd returned then they must really need the cash more than I do. I guess the one thing that does strike me is this. When I was a kid, the idea of picking up something on the street that didn't belong to me was simply unthinkable, let alone racing to pick it up before the person came back. We would always try to find the owner of the item to return it to them.
Once, while backpacking around Mexico, I happened to catch a pair of locals in Agua Azul who had just snuck up and pinched the purse of my traveling companion. I chased them down and actually caught one of them. I took the bag he was carrying, he took off and I figured that was the best I could do. In the bag was the woman's purse, and a bunch of other stuff as well including a beautiful 35mm camera and a rain breaker. The next day, I hiked down the river stopping to ask if anyone had had these items stolen. No one claimed the camera, someone did claim the rain breaker. I ended up with a camera for my trouble, and a fair amount of good karma as well as good wishes from my Danish traveling companion.
All this to say, woah, what have we become? I know times are hard for some folks, but . . . well. . . I'm not sure what to make of it. If you come and buy some CD's at an upcoming show, about 40 CD's worth will get me a new speaker. Christmas is just around the corner. . . .and who knows, maybe a powered Mackie 450 is as well. Blessings all. . . j
Digs on Gigs:
Wed. Sept. 10th 6-7:30pm Hancock Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock Ave. The last outdoor concert of the Season. On Hancock about 2 blocks north of Uintah Ave. in Colorado Springs. Although we will obviously do some original material, this night will be dedicated to tunes that seniors would especially find entertaining. All are welcome. Since it is an outdoor event, bring a lawn chair and a sack dinner. The showmobile will be in the parking lot of the senior center. Tours of the senior center will be given. This is a very cool place for anyone in their mid 50's and up but all are welcome. I've played here 5-6 times in the last 5 years. With KJ and Susan.
My friend Elise Eagle asked me to announce Cathy Bolton's concert to you. In Elise's words: "Cathy Bolton is Music Director for the Conversations With God Foundation and has been singing for Neale Donald Walsh for over ten years. Cathy will be singing at Unity on Mesa Rd. Sat. Sept. 13 from 7-9 for Music on the Mesa ($12 at the door...$10 ahead of time)...there will be a potluck starting at 6:15. She's singing at Rocky Mountain Church of Religious Science Sept. 14 at 10am which meets at Hillside Community Center...and then at noon on the 14th she'll be a CooCaRoo on Colorado Blvd. Her bio and samples of her music can be found at www.cathybolton.com She is (as you know since you read my book) my all time favorite singer in the whole wide world...her voice reminds me of an angel."
Sat. Sept. 20th 7:30pm. "The R-U-B" in concert. Community for Spiritual Living(CSL), at the corner of Jeanine and Academy, about 3 blocks north of North Carefree, in Colorado Springs. Cost is $15 in advance or $18 at the door. Call 596-6854 for reservations or ticket purchase. The wonderful thing about this room is that the sound system is just great and it is dialed into the room already. We are part of an ongoing concert series that CSL is promoting locally. We are so pleased to do this show for them.
North East Mini Tour. . .
OCT. 4th 7pm. The Reformed Church of Schoharie in Schoharie, NY 256 Main St. Schoharie, NY Reservations: 518-295-8177 $10 - 20 donations. A portion of proceeds will go to benefit the Youth Group of the Church. My first "hometown" show ever. Graduated from Schoharie Central School in 1978. . . . Lord. . . . no that was not a prayer.
Oct. 5th 7PM Emmanuel Baptist Church 275 State St. Albany, NY Reservations 518-465-5161 $10-20 donations. Again, a portion of the proceeds will go to benefit the Church. The last time I was in this part of Albany, I was thinking about being a priest. . . in 1985. . . . I didn't make it.
Please help spread the word if you know anyone in that part of upstate New York. (Capital District area)
NW Mini Tour. . . Coast to Coast . . .Please forward to friends in the Portland Area. THANKS!!!
Portland, OR Thurs. Oct. 9th. 6PM "A bar gig" The Island Cafe
Portland, OR. Sunday, Oct 12th. The Library at St. Clare's Catholic Church 8535 SW 19th Ave. Portland, OR. Benefit for the Urban Spirituality Center Reservations: 503-241-1751
Fri. Oct 17th 7pm Woodland Park, CO The "R-U-B" in concert at the Mountain Acoustic Music Association which is held in the Woodland Park Cultural Center. This will be an all acoustic show with Susan, KJ and I. Tickets are $5, less if you're a member. It is a really lovely venue. There will be 2 opening acts. We probably go on about 7:45pm or so.
Sat. Oct. 18th. Julia Penrose House (1661 Mesa Rd. behind the Broadmoor) "Revival II: Renew Your Spirit, Restore Your Soul" Registration. 8:30AM Retreat 9:00 - 2:30 which includes a catered box lunch. Tom Stella, founder of Soul Link and extraordinary speaker/author, has again invited me to join him hosting a day long retreat. We did this in February of this year and had such a rousing response that we decided to try it again. The day will center on 5 themes and I will have 2 songs highlighting each theme. We will then hear a reading that relates to the theme after which we will break out into small groups to discuss how the theme relates to our lives. Visit www.soullinkonline.org for further information. Cost is $30 prepay, $35 at the door. You may also call 776-2672 to make reservations.
Sun. Oct. 19th Joe is the featured guest at the Rocky Mt. Church of Religious Science which meets at the Hillside Community center. 10Am service. Always a treat to be there with Rev. Phil and Rev. Helen Hollar.
Friday. Oct 24th. Black Rose Acoustic Music Society Black Forest Community Center. "The R-U-B" in concert for our last show of the year. 7PM Tickets are $5 for non members, less for members. There are 2 opening acts. We'll go on about 7:45pm or so. This is my second engagement here this year, the first was absolutely packed. I've never done the show with Susan and KJ though so I'm really looking forward to putting a country/bluegrass twist on the trio.
!!Lafayette, CO!! Sunday Nov. 9th 9:30AM Am service AND 11Am -12AM concert at New Horizons CSL 200 East Baseline Road in the Rocky Mountain School of Music Building
Tickets are $12.00 This is my second visit to New Horizons. It is a small but vibrant community just east of Boulder. We've decided to have a concert directly after the service. I hope anyone on the north end of Denver will consider joining us for service and/or the concert.
Love on all. . . j
Uveges News Archives:
November, 2008 Uveges News
"The R-U-B with John Wise, Stories from Hometown"
September, 2008 Uveges News
"Joe, with the RUB, Albany(NY) Portland (OR) and Lafayette,CO"
August, 2008 Uveges News
"On House painting, poor color choices.... Spokane, Missoula, etc."
July, 2008 Uveges News
"Swimmer's Ear, The RUB, etc. "
June, 2008 Uveges News
"THE RUB, plus the updated summer Schedule,
N.Mexico, Spokane, Missoula Penrose"
May, 2008 Uveges News
"Summer Schedule, Touring and 'Driving' Now Available"
March/April, 2008 Uveges News
"Karl Marx Lesson, Colorado Springs
and Denver shows, N.East tour"
January, 2008 Uveges News
"Portland OR, HPUUC, Soul Link, and NASCAR"
October, 2007 Uveges News
"When Freedom Calls CD Release Concert "
September, 2007 Uveges News
"The End of Summer . . .Portland,
Black Forest, Monarch"
August, 2007 Uveges News
"Working Boys (Cont),
Aug./ Sept shows, Olive Branch Returns every Thurs"
July, 2007 Uveges News
"On summer projects, boys, and schedule"
June, 2007 Uveges News
"Ducks in trees, the Philharmonic, and schedule for june, july"
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April/May, 2007 Uveges News
Late April, Early May shows
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March, 2007 Uveges News
This weekend in C.Springs, and New Hampshire end of March
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February, 2007 Uveges News
Soul Link with S. Rissman, N. Hampshire etc.
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November, 2006
Pre-marital Sex, Tours and End of Year Shows
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September, 2006
CABOOM!!!
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August, 2006
August 06 Co.Springs, Creede, Trinidad
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July, 2006
On Maggot Farming and the summertime schedule
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June, 2006
Summer Musings and Schedule Through Late August
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April, 2006
Music and Rafting on Bighorn Sheep Canyon
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March, 2006
March shows and Monarch Ski resort
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January, 2006
Soul Link
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