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| Hey Jim! I have spent
the 20 years of my life growing up listening to your music. My mother
and her friends discovered you back when they were in high school
and she has always held a special place in her heart for your music.
Mom made sure that my little sister and I knew who you were and had
every word memorized. Timberline, the only song we listened to going
up into the mountains and the only song leaving. thank you for being
such a big part of my world and writting the words so mom could pass
them down! abby treu <a_froggy@excite.com> Lincoln, Ne USA - Hiya Jim Hope you get this message, You came over to London just prior to christmas 2002. I was staying in the Holiday inn forum, kensington London. You played there one night. It was a slow start as i think us brits got used to your music, But it wasn`t long before you had everyone singing along. You were a pleasure to listen to. Thanks for the CDs they are really good listening. Hope you get to read this message, please drop me a note and say hello. Wish you well for 2003 all the best from the UK Garry Garry Robinson <Gerobbie101@supanet.com> Manchester, UK - Just read your article in the Genoa paper. Congratulations on all your success. I would like to wish you and your fimily a very successful and Happy New Year. Doug Olson Genoa, Nebr. USA - I like your music espeially Big Lippin, The Zoo Song, and Daddy's song. I like that song so much that for fathers day i sang it to my dad. Kayla Faaborg <kayla1092@yahoo.com> Grand Island, NE USA - Jim, I am one of your original fans from Kearney. Would love to get some of your CD's so my family can enjoy. Where can they be purchased? By the way...I went to a wine festival in Palisades, CO, a few years ago. I had no idea that you would be performing. As soon as you started singing I knew it was you. Boy did that take me back a few years. Congratulations on your huge success. You've come a long way from Kearney in the 70's. JCasey <jlcasey@adelphia.net> Gunnison, CO USA - Jim, I would like to thank you for the cd's you gave me on your visit to the Ritz Carlton. The music is great and the song writing is wonderful. I look forward to seeing you perform. I have sent one of the cd's home to my mother and she as well found your music to as fascinating as I have. James Sprayberry <Sprayberry@yahoo.com> avon, co USA - thrilled to read about you in the world herald. wish you continued success. my health has really gone bad. spine seems to be going bad. during the past 2 years i have had many surgeries for different problems. we remember visiting you in your home & have talked about it many times. mr. woods <alaska@gtmc.net> blue hill, ne USA - Jim, Just read the article about you in the Herald and went directly to your website. So glad your talent continues to inspire others. I would love to know when you are going to be back in Omaha. It's been a long time since Breckenridge. Enjoy the holiday season and give my best to your folks. Just think, old teachers using new technology to connect with special students from times past yet remembered. connie francis <toysold@aol.com> bennington, ne USA - Just read the article in the Omaha World Herald- what memories of the "70's it brought back. My first date with my husband was at Little Bo's to listen to Timberline. Glad to here you are still around- hopefully coming to NE soon. Keep up the great music! M.J. Falter <tommyf@kdsi.net> Norfolk, NE USA - Jim: I lived across the street from you in Holdrege, NE. I'm enjoying your music, and having fun telling people "I knew you when..."! Keep up the great work - hope to see you at a concert in Lincoln or Omaha soon? Mary (Schmoker) Pro Mary Pro <maryp@mail.state.ne.us> Lincoln, NE USA - Hello Jim, You may not remember, but you, Chuck, Tom, (Ed Stevens, Mike Chavanu) and I have played together a time or two. (This goes back a few years!!). Tom was the drummer in our band "South Wind". I hope to see you Saturday, Dec. 14th in Omaha. I look forward to seeing where you're at musically and hearing of the adventures you've had along the way. Best Regards, Bob Karr Bob Karr <bobkarr@cox.net> Omaha, NE USA - Dear Jim, How are you?! I'm really looking forward to seeing you again in Omaha this coming weekend at the Common Grounds. My brother Dan and his wife, Theresa will be coming along with a friend of the family and my parents. We are all excited to have the chance to see and hear you again. Hope all is well with you and yours. We'll see you Saturday. Always, Sue P.S. Can't wait to hear about your adventures at the Grand Canyon...... Sue Sloboth <SAS930@aol.com> Omaha, NE USA - Hi Jim!Enjoying listening to your CD's which we got from you last January in the RDS Holiday Show. Hope to see you again this year. We have enjoyed reading the website,hope to be as famous as you one day! From Kathryn, Carmel and family. Kathryn Mc Kiernan <kathrynmckiernan@eircom.net> Dublin, Ireland - Just heard you on a radio show last night on WDCB-FM (local public radio station in Chicago suburbs) and loved your stuff! You also picked some great tunes of your favorite artists to play - I loved the song by Ellis Paul. Thanks for exposing me to so many great new (at least new to me) artists! Hopefully you'll be coming to Chicago soon. You may already know about the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago which is quite an institution. They do TONS of kids programs and kids concerts and I think your stuff would be great, I know I'd bring my family! Darrell Drake <darrellpdrake@yahoo.com> Chicago, IL USA - Jim, from our poor country I send all my love for one of the best country singer I listen. Try to come back again, a lot of argentiniens like your warm music. Good luck to you Jim and your lovely family and always play your music in my TV show. By Henry De Ridder <teleski@arnet.com.ar> Buenos Aires, Argentina - In the late 70's we had Eddie Rabbit in concert in Lawton, Oklahoma. We chose a band called Timberline for backup. Everyone was thrilled with our choice for warm-up. I am glad to have found your music on the Internet again. Thanks Tom Burton <tomburton79@hotmail.com> Scottsdale, AZ USA - Hello Jim, John and I along with son and friend are planning to be in Dillion Dec.20-24 and were hoping to catch you in action then and there. It looks as if you will be on the road. We will try to hear you in concert at the Rococco in Lincoln or at one of your dates in Omaha. Son John has suddenly become a John Denver devotee--wow! and I know he'd love your music. (Thanks to Chuck, he has a Timberline album). Continued success. Kathleen Lohr (Kristi's sister) Kathleen Lohr <rklohr@megavision.com> Columbus, NE USA - We would just like to tell you how much we enjoyed your concert, Sept. 29th, at Mr. John C Gray's "farm". John Williams was the official hat giver to you and Molly. Which by the way, she is not only lovely but her voice fantastic. I don't think you could have asked for a better site nor a nicer evening. Luck to you and we hope to see you perform again next year. Cheryl and John (Gray America Corp.) Cheryl Waddell - John E. Williams <cjw@a-labcorp.com and jew@a-labcorp.com> Dayton, OH USA - Hello! Amy Catering San Diego California. Thank you for letting me sign your guestbook and thank you for your website. Glad you are here. Amy San Diego, CA US - I remember Cornstalk at UNL East Campus in the 76-78 time frame.. What fun, music today is sorely missing soul. Thanks Jim.. and "Turn it Up.. " Rex Mueller <rmueller@esu3.org> Omaha, NE USA - JS from Nebraska How can I not delight in the mere mention of the name ? I can`t think of one and not the other: joy rolls off my mind, when I think of the banjo-Jim. Those Fields of Daisies, make me Grateful for the Feeling, that I find in Genuine Colorado. Every day I wake up feeling that It`s a Nice Day for Religion, a nice day for my dreams to come true (the bacon`s frying). And so, I never have nightmares these days: I wake up with Blue River Dreams, on my mind, on my mind. This was the man who heard the gentle muse calling him from a Nebraska field. What a mystery that a Colorado Nature boy, came from the land of corn. He traveled for quite a while, the tunes went all over the waves, but maybe he got tired of the 9 to 5. Dolly, she was quite fun, but the Mountain muse was waiting, to fill the Scott with Her tunes. Summit County was lonely waiting for her Groom, But perked up when She heard the Muse, whisper “Jim`s come home, and I`ll impart your name, and it will be soon!” So when now I go up on the Timberline, I hear more than just the wind, I hear the echo of my Colorado friend. There are those who play for the dough, those who play for Music Row. But then there are those that entertain from the Mountains Above. Jack Byrom <rhonjack@ix.netcom.com> Columbus, OH USA - Dear Jim, We met whilst we were on the Malt Whiskey Rally. You gave me the Cd 'Grateful'. I would like you to know how much pleasure we have had listening to your music whilst sailing up the coast of Croatia. We would love to get in contact with you and find out if you are ever going to come and play in our neck of the woods. What a great web sight you have. Please contact us. Den and Sadie Sadie Wilkins <sadie.wilkins@gtonline.net> St.Peter Port, Guernsey - Hey Jim!! Happy unofficial fall. I bet it's getting beautiful up there. Saw your fall schedule with the D.C, Baltimore and Anapolis dates. I'm gonna try and make one. 9/13 is too soon to pull off, but maybe the Oct. 25th in Anapolis. Can't wait! Drop me a note if you get a chance. Take care, hug the wife and kids, say hey to breck, Terry Terry Hartsook <thartsook@aol.com> Norfolk, VA USA - Jim, We really enjoyed your performance at the Rococo in Lincoln last Tuesday (despite the Bozos in the Balcony) and have had the 2 CD's that we purchased that night in the CD player ever since. In looking at your concert schedule it looks like you may be back again in December, and if so, we'll be there. Keep up the great work and we wish you the best of luck with the new CD. Mike & Cathy Rasmussen Mike & Cathy <ISMDR@aol.com> Lincoln, NE USA - Jim - Your website is better than ever. Keep putting out the lyrics for your songs - it beats listening to the grooves over and over (at least that's how we did it in the old days). And thanks for keeping the music alive. Hope to catch your music somewhere down the trail. Jeff Gerhart <jlg@megavision.com> Newman Grove, NE USA - Hi Jim, Just retired from Axtell School so maybe I can do more things in music. Hope you'll be in Kearney one of these days. Do you ever hear from Bill Ganz? A guy by the name of Bruce Pollock published a story of mine in anthology "Working Musicians". It includes storys by Paul Simon, Harry Connick Jr. and Scotty Moore of Elvis fame. Did I ever tell you this story? In 1956 I was sitting in the City Cafe in Minden when 3 men walked in. I believe to this day it was Elvis, SCOTTY and Bill. they pulled out in a yellow caddy convertible. Everyone told me Elvis only had Pink Caddys BUT this week on the internet I found ot he bought a yellow caddy convert. in 1955. Anyway I was so impressed I got a job as a rockabilly for 3 years on ch 13 "Midwest Jamboree" 56-59. I changed to Blues and Folk in the 70s but still love the rockabilly and you are truest to your art of anyone I've ever known. The first time I met you I was selling guitars at Bahr Schaal in Kearney. Hope everything keeps going good for you! Your friend Bob Ayres bobayres1@hotmail.com Bob Ayres <bobayres1@hotmail.com> Minden, NE USA - We vacationed in Colorado the first week of August and was fortunate to hear you sing in Breckenridge. We enjoyed great songs with great meanings! Our three boys (8, 6 and 3) were drawn to your music. We again heard you a couple of days later in Frisco. We had no idea who would be singing at the "Concert in the Park". We were pleasantly surprised and once again well entertained. It was so cool that you brought your son, James, up to sing a song! We bought 2 CDs there. Our boys like the song - Don't Laugh at Me - a great lesson for all. Even our 3 year old knows the words. We all look forward to hearing you again some day. The Lindows <BWlindow@rconnect.com> Cannon Falls, MN USA - Jim, I was a UNL student in the late 70's, and we used to "rock" to the Timberline album. The song "Turn it Up" was our dorm floor theme song, and we used to listen to it before we had intramural games, etc. I would love to have the c.d. of that album, but can't find it anywhere...it's one of my all time favorites. Are you ever in the Omaha/Lincoln area for shows...I'll bet I could round up a bunch of old buddies/spouses for a great time. Thanks for the music - it's still ringin' in my ears! Chuck Johnston Asst. Principal Papillion Lavista H.S. cjohnston@paplv.esu3.org Chuck Johnston <cjohnston@paplv.esu3.org> Papillion, Ne. USA - My family and I had the privilege of being at your Teddy Bear Concert in Leadville, CO on the 4th of July. It has been a long time since I've enjoyed a live show as much as I enjoyed that one; and I see a lot of shows, and I play a lot of shows. I was struck by your sincerity and honesty, and the way those qualities make themselves plain to the audience, allowing you to connnect with them. I was glad to see you tear up during the Vietnam War song. Most of us in the crowd had been tearing up off and on for the whole concert. We'll make a point of seeing you again when we can. You were the highlight of our 4th of July. Joe Monzon <jsmonzon@yahoo.com> Littleton, CO USA - "Pearl's in the Sky" is still your best song and Mac OS X can't handle real time audio - how's that for a duo critique of your website. Many years since I followed you in Nebraska. Glad you are still making music! Damn--you were so skinny back then. Well, me too. Don Tremain <dtremain@swbell.net> Dallas, TX USA - Jim, Your concert in Norris Park was terrific. Enjoyed seeing James. He will be great too. He certainly has Pam's eyes. Take care and love to all. Our grand sons grew up w/one of your first tapes and now play piano and violin. They are learning the guitar so will send them the tapes I bought. James directed me to the latest and it is very good. Thanks for coming to McCook. SBlank Shirley Blank <sblank@swnebr.net> McCook, NE USA - Hi Jim, I heard your "After the War" on WBAP. I am a 'Nam Vet and it, like The Wall, brought tears to my eyes. I tried to order it using the Order Form and Address on this site and it came back "Addressee Unknown." I left a message on your answering machine. Please call back so I can order "Grateful." Sincerely, Bill Bill Collier <bill.collier@gsa.gov> Fort Worth, TX USA - Jim: Thank you for such wonderful music, keep up the great work and we're hoping this time to make it to one of your concerts :)God Bless and take care The Kearns's Miriam Kearns <velasmandk@haysprings.net> Hay Springs, NE USA - HI Jim...we'd love to go to the Aspen concerts with John Sommers the end of June but don't know how to get tickets. Thanks for all you do to keep John Denver's music alive. Ann Boulder, CO USA - Jim: Thanks again for three wonderful evenings of song. We LOVE your CD, it plays all the time as we drive around to all our different activities. We found Queen Anne's Lace on your list of albums so we can order that. Sorry to tell you that Mom made fudge to thank you for everything, but it didn't set by the time we got to Erich's so we didn't bring it in. Sorry! But it did set by the time we got home so we enjoyed it for you - boy was it good!! Thanks again, I loved singing with you and hope to see you again soon. Safe travels - (and say hi to Raoul the Raven!) Matthew Matthew Huff <kdmmhuff@pacbell.net> Danville, CA USA - Love hearing you sing. It's a pleasure. Hope I get to sing with you again! Question: is Queen Ann's Lace on any CDs? Write back. -Karen, David, and Matthew The Huffs <KDMMHUFF@pacbell.net> Danville, CACCA USA - Jim, Do you have any more information on the Pam Gray Trubute Concert, September 29th in Dayton, Ohio, with John Sommers? I would like to know how to go about purchasing tickets for this event. Thank you in advance. Ginger Ginger Kreis <Denver9J@aol.com> Ashtabula, OH USA - James, Last I saw you was on TV playing and singing the National Anthem when our Panthers were in the play offs. Wonderful site, I enjoyed all the memories. Sorry to hear about Bill. Every now and again I play the bootleg tape from KSC I made with the help of then Mary Anderson and Greg Nelson. If you ever get down this way give a call, I'm in the book. All the Best, JJ JJ <jonsound@mindspring.com> Ft. Lauderdale, FL USA - Hi, I just wanted to say that I saw Timbeline play a concert at the Jr.College in Worthington Mn. back in the late 70's..They were awesome & I managed to buy an album the following week..I really wish that they would have made a couple more albums to enjoy, I still give it a listen from time to time, thanks. Jack USA - Hi Jim, Ever get to Minnesota? Long time no talk. I was thinking of those Bristle cone pines and wondered how and where you are these days. Keep in touch. Julie Julie Amacher <jamacher@mpr.org> St. Paul, MN USA - Hi Jim, Julie Amacher <jamacher@mpr.org> St. Paul, MN USA - Hi Jim,We're up here in Snowmass again this year at our National Disabled Veteran's Winter Sports Clinic. I was talking to John and Twerp at the Silvertree this weekend and they suggested that I contact you. Since we were unable to get you up here again to perform "After the War." I was wondering if you could send me the words and chords so that I could give it a whirl. I'm no Jim Salestrom but I'm positive that the guys would love to hear Hector Gonzales story again. That's if I can make it through the song without breaking down with the emotion that this song so deeply arouses in us all. Thanks. Steve Dine Steve Dine PT <stephen.dine@med.va.gov> Grand Junction, Co USA - We enjoyed your entertainment at Keystone in February. It was great to hear you LIVE! We have a borrowed tape from my niece Ashley Walter. In fact we've had it over two years. We pop it in when we are heading up the mountains from Denver and the time just flies by. It's the Kinderhut one. Hunter, who is six knows every song and always sings along. We bought the new kids CD and now his favorite song is Big Lippin. Thanks for creating such neat songs and helping kids (and adults) learn to love music. John, Kara and Hunter Edwards Kara Edwards <drake1963@aol.com> Fremont, NE USA - Dear Jim, I was trying to kill time before a computer lab today, when i stumbled upon this web site. It was so kind of you to mention how much you enjoyed spending time with us last february.I cant wait to tell mom and dad about it.Just wanted to let you know that we think of you all often, and that i am still enjoying your music especially your song about Hector Gonzales!Love to Casey, James and Pam.Take care, love Sinead Dunphy Sinead Dunphy <sidunphy@tcd.ie> Dublin, Ireland - Hey Jim, My schedule conflicted too much with Keystone to get out there and magish this year. We missed seeing you and those beautiful mountains again. I just heard Wonder Where the Lions are by Bruce Cockburn (on KPIG from Freedom, California over the internet) and it reminded me of you. I have a home video of you singing it the night we performed together at the Keystone welcome reception in 2001. We enjoy the cd you gave us very much. Hope to see you again soon. Sparkman & Family Sparkman <sparkman@sparkmansmagic.com> Germantown, TN USA - Dear Mr. Salestrom, I heard you many year ago at Dollywood and have just about forgotten until my 20 year old son ran across your tape. I have enjoyed listening to it again. I am glad to see that I can get more of your sound. Look forward to sitting back and enjoying your music again. Sharon <wgamom@hotmail.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Hi Jim: Funny thing just happened, As I'm selling RE here at Main Street Station, I ask Jeff (Musician & Concierge) if he knows you, yes, he played with you at Father Dyer's Church. Jeff says "I love that song Queen Ann's Lace" and a guy walking by says "Are you talking about Jim Salestrom, I saw him about 6 years ago, he's great, I'll have to buy a CD while I'm here. He had looked up your website and was disappointed that he wouldn't be able to see you this visit. Hope you are doing well. Your lifetime Fan, Ann Yeager Ann Yeager <annyeager37@msn.com> CO USA - |