Jim was invited by Justice Sandra Day O'Connor to perform "We Are Americans" at the United States Supreme Court.

On November 7, 2001 Jim performed his new patriotic song "We are Americans - We Want the World to Live In Peace" at the Best Friends “For Our Children” event at the Bertie Backus Middle School in Washington D.C. The school lost several students and teachers on September 11th.

Take Me Home Country Roads - Jim joined with friends and former band members for the 4th Annual John Denver Tribute Concerts at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen, Colorado in October. (Photo by Kollene Sublette)

Taking a break during rehearsal. Including Jim, Kenn Roberts, Mollie Weaver, Hereford Percy, Mary Huckins, Tony Radell and Don Pinella

The skaters for the evening included members of the Denver area local skating clubs (from Tots to High School), Braden Overett from the University of Denver and professional skaters Jason Dungien, Yuka Sato, Anjelika Krylova, Oleg Ovsyannikov, Matt Savoie and Steven Cousins.

Playing in the band with Jim were Pete Huttlinger, Hereford Percy, John Sommers, Jim Horn, Steve Ivey, Chris Englemen, Kenn Roberts, Mollie Weaver, Don Pinella, Mary Huckins, Tony Radell and Jerome Gilmer.

Jim and an all star band presented an unforgettable evening of music and skating for the National Recreation and Park Association All Congress Social at the University of Denver's Richie Center.

Ready to play another show with friends Chris Engleman (on bass) and Jerome Gilmer (on keyboards)

Taking a break in the studio with Jim Horn

Singing the National Anthem at the Colorado Rockies Game in September

Having fun at the Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival with good friends Hereford Percy and John Sommers

Taking a break from recording "Thank God I'm I Country Boy" with good friends, Mark Derryberry, John Sommers (who wrote the song) and Hereford Percy.

Playing at Keystone to kick off the 4th of July week in Summit County. Jim is joined by Jerome Gilmer on keyboards, Roger Markel on drums and big brother Chuck Salestrom on bass.

The Salestrom brothers playing together again.

The next day - Jim and Chuck performed at the Historic Park Gazebo in Frisco. Joe Scott from the group Acoustic Eidolon join them for a tune.

At the afternoon sound check.
Band members included Jerome Gilmer on keyboards, Chris Engleman on bass, Hereford Percy and John Sommers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo.

Three long time friends having fun making music.

Jim hanging out with good friend, Nolan Gasser, co-writer of "Life is a Beautiful Song" at the San Francisco Boys Chorus Benefit.