Timberline 50 Reunion Concert in Kearney Nebraska. The Timberline Band and Jim were inducted into the Nebraska Music Hall of Fame
Jim, by proclamation signed by Gov. Pete Ricketts and presented by Nebraska Senator John Lowe, is now an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy.
Hangin' with good friend Richard Dennison
Jim with his wife Pam
With comedian Gary Mule Deer
Hangin' out with Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary fame and writer of Puff The Magic Dragon.
While on tour in Scotland in 2014, Jim stopped in at the Grantown Primary School to perform for the kids.
Jim performing as part of the "Rocky Mountain High Concert", a live touring experience honoring John Denver's memory and music in 2013.
Jim singing the National Anthem at the Colorado Rockies baseball game.
Jim with former US Secretary of State George Shultz in California.
Jim with Colorado Governor Bill Ritter
Jim with former Senator Al Simpson
Richard Dennison and Jim seeing the sites in Australia while on tour with Dolly Parton.
Jim with Dolly Parton at the Grand Ole Opry on September 24, 2011.
Jim performing Thank God I’m A Country Boy with John McEuen, Alan Deremo, John Sommers, Lee Holdridge and Jim Connor at John Denver’s induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2011
Jim with Dolly Parton and the her band in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 20th, 2011.
Jim attended the Steve Miller concert at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Tennessee, and after the show was hangin' backstage with Keb Mo, John Jorgenson and Steve Miller.
Jim with Dr. Ballard at the University of Rhode Island, December 6th, 2010.
Jim with Denny Brooks and Gary Mule Deer
Jim performing at the Sun Valley Pavilion in Sun Valley, Idaho on August 31st, 2010. Also performing with Jim were Chris Nole, Alan Deremo, John Sommers, Jim Horn, Bill Danoff, and Denny Brooks.
Jim and Pam with Sandra Day O'Connor at the Supreme Court Dinner in Washington D.C. on January 29th, 2010.
Hangin' out with Bill Danoff backstage in Aspen Colorado during the 12th Annual John Denver Tribute Concerts. Bill Danoff wrote "Take Me Country Roads".
Hangin' out with friends on a glacier in British Columbia.
The Governor of West Virginia, Joe Manchin, joined Jim to sing Take Me Home Country Roads, in Big Sky Montana on March 28th, 2009.
On October 8th, 2008, Jim was part of the ceremony at the Capitol, as John Denver's portrait was presented to the State of Colorado. John's brother, Ron and mother, Erma Deutchendorf were also in attendance.
On March 12th, 2007, Jim was honored to perform at the Capital when John's song "Rocky Mountain High" was elevated to an official Colorado State Song.
In late September 2008, Jim and Pam toured Russia, including St. Petersburg and Moscow.
Jim with "auctioneer", Montana's Governor Brian Schweitzer, during the "Going To The Sun Rally" in Helena on September 6th, 2008. Auction proceeds went to the Fallen Montana State Patrolmen's Fund.
Jim and and his wife, Pam enjoying the beauty of Montana during the "Going to the Sun Car Rally" in early September 2008.
Jim and Pam hangin' out with long time friends Dolly Parton and Richard Dennison, during Dolly's 2008 concert stop in Denver. "Dolly dedicated "Thank God I'm a Country Girl" to me tonight. What a nice thing and a nice tribute to John Denver. Unbelievable to have her as a friend for 32 years. She's a legend!"
Jim with Erich Stratmann and Tim Hockenberry at the 2008San Francisco Boys Chorus Cabaret Fundraiser.
Hanging out with Warren Miller, of Warren Miller Ski Movie fame.
Hangin' out with a friend,
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor in Montana.
Jim performing at the The Broadmoor Hotel's 21-year tradition called The White Lights Ceremony in November 2007.
Jim performing with Suzy Bogguss and The Colorado Springs Children's Chorale at the Broadmoor's 2006 Colorado Rocky Mountain Christmas Shows in Colorado Springs.
Jim is joined by his good friend Pete Huttlinger, at a party at Rich Lamb's (on the bass) house, in the foothills just west of Denver in 2006 Oh what a view!!
Jim, Kris O'Connor (yes KO was actually spotted on stage) and Kathy Mattea during the rehearsal for the 9th Annual John Denver Tribute Concerts at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen Colorado.
James Salestrom joined is dad on stage.
On July 3,2006 Jim and his friends performed to a sold out audience at the Breckenridge Riverwalk Center. Joining Jim for the concert was Eric Moon on keyboard, James Salestrom on guitar and vocals, Dave Heck on drums, Pete Huttlinger on lead guitar and vocals and Rich Lamb on bass.
In Phoenix Arizona, Jim and his wife Pam took time out for a game of golf with their friends, John and Sandra Day O'Connor.
Hangin' out with William Matthews in Denver. Willy painted the cover of Jim's "A Colorado Christmas" CD. You can see more of his incredible work at the William Mathews Studio.
Hangin' out after the 7th Annual John Denver Tribute Shows in Aspen Colorado with friends Chris Nole, Noel Paul Stookey and Pete Huttlinger.
Performing Stephen Foster's "Hard Times" at the 7th Annual John Denver Tribute Concerts. Singing with Jim were Molly Weaver, Bill Danoff, Denny Brooks, Herb Pederson and Mack Bailey.
(Photos by Barb White)
On December 21, 2002 Jim was honored to perform at the White House. Joining him for the performances were Tony Snow and Chris Nole.
Working through some John Denver tunes with Vince Gill and Amy Grant during rehearsal for the 5th Annual John Denver Tribute Concerts in 2002.
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 2001.
(Photo by Kollene Sublette)
Jim and Hereford Percy, with Pete Huttlinger help John Sommers out on "Thank God I'm a Country Boy" at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge Colorado in 1999.
On August 20, 1998, at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge Colorado, Jim's original band, Timberline, played together for the first time in 15 years. With Chuck Salestrom on bass, Jim on guitar and banjo, Craig Link on drums, Dugg Duggan on guitar and mouth harps, and Don Garberg filling in for the late Bill Howland on keyboards, the band thrilled a sold out audience with some of their original music and some of Jim's later songs in the first set of the show.
Playing the National Anthem at the Colorado Avalanche Games during the finals of the Stanley Cup in 1996. The Avalanche Won!
Jim with Michael Johnson
Who is that young guy?
Gregg Perry, Richard Dennison and Jim performing with Dolly Parton way back in 1979!!
Jim (16) and John Denver (28) at the sound check for a concert at Kearney State College, Kearney Nebraska in the fall of 1972. Photo are from Jim's 1973 high school yearbook.
(Photo by Brian Schrack)
Jim at age 14, performing with his brother Church and playing a 1967 Gibson B-25-12 at a Campus Lutheran Folk Service Rejoice.