Hi Friends,

Great to write to all of you!! I hope you are feeling the dark clouds lift. Pam and I are certainly feeling that way. We’ve both had the 2 shots

We have been in Montana for most of the past year - then Naples Florida for a month around January.

James and I released a new album of songs we wrote last summer- We recorded the tracks at our home then sent them to Nashville where the studio pros added their tracks.

We also made two videos (one for the Veterans called They Gave Their Lives). So we really didn’t slack off. In fact it was amazing how much work we did staying in one place. Painting- reading - writing - a little wine - a little walk!

We’ve been in Arvada CO for a while and are headed to Montana for a week. Our daughter Casey and her husband Brandon are going to make us Grandparents for the first time. Pam and I are thrilled. Back to Naples FL for the Spring..

I did a TEDx Talk in Big Sky Jan 30th.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jim_salestrom_backstage_with_two_american_superstars

James is in Nashville and traveling to meet me for gigs this summer - We hopefully get to play the Alaska State Fair together in August.

I was on a video shoot with Dolly for her CBS Christmas show Holly Dolly Christmas- I was the big angel right behind her singing.

And I helped Pete Coors produce 12 shows for the National Western Stock Show- We are friends. He plays the spoons…well!

I’m helping my brother Tommy and his wife Angela by singing at a couple of dinner shows in Rochester MN and Omaha NE—Tommy and Angela have a successful financial investment business called Life Long Financial Solutions. If you want to more please visit their website. https://www.lifelongfs.com

Brother Chuck helped Carol Lomicky write a book titled "Keith Blackledge Lessons from a Community Journalist” and published by Arcadia Press. Mr. Blackledge writings had an enormous impact on so many lives in western Nebraska and beyond. We are proud of Chuck (he and Kristi moved the family with Jenny to Jacksonville FL to be closer to Josh & Shelby and their grand children). Check out the new book promo: https://youtu.be/qyfnduf0cEk

And my old band Timberline is doing a 50th Reunion tour for a week in Nebraska in October. I was 15 when I formed the group with my older brother Chuck. Stay Tuned!

I’m almost finished writing a book about my life as a musician - Rick Brown from the Kearney Hub actually wrote it and smoothed it all out! Thanks Rick! The working title is “Just Passing Through” (My family will hopefully like it - maybe you will also -ha ha !)

I am so happy to be singing with Broadmoor Entertainment Director Ken Miller at the Lighting of the Lights November 27th!

And to included once again on the Broadmoor Christmas Shows (This year with Sheena Easton! ) It is a joy for me & my family and a wonderful tradition for so many other families!

I hope everyone is feeling well.

Lots of Love To All Of You

and Thank-you for supporting your favorite musicians! James in particular!

Keep Your Faith!

Yours Truly,

JimBob

March 22nd 2021