Greetings!
- Here's an excerpt from Barry Fey's "Backstage Past" book; we have Barry coming to the DPC for a Book Beat Luncheon this Thursday, Jan. 26.
- "In February of 1969, I did a show with Iron Butterfly. I wasn't a fan. Compared to Cream and Janis and Zeppelin and Creedence, come on, Butterfly didn't have much talent. They got lucky, like Grand Funk Railroad was later; they sold a lot of records and a lot of tickets, but they didn't have much talent compared to the big acts. Their hit was 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" which was supposed to be "In the Garden of Eden'. But they were so stoned when they went into the studio, they slurred through it and it came out "innagaddadavida." It was a HUGE, HUGE hit. That night, after their show at the Auditorium Arena, some kids broke windows and vandalized stores in downtown Denver. That's when Denver politicians stuck their noses into my business."
- Will you join us Thursday? See full details below under Jan. 26, and be sure to make your reservation by noon Wednesday, Jan. 25, at www.blacktie-colorado.com.
- Feb. 15 is the deadline to hand in nomination forms for the DPC Board of Directors. You can obtain an application from Carmen, Mary or Billy at the bar. Also, I'll mail you one if you request one by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Board terms are for one year, and we'll announce the new board at the annual membership meeting, Thursday, March 29.
- Your membership dues are due to the club by March 1. As always, we'll accept payments after that date as well. Did you see the current collection figures at the top of this newsletter?
- Welcome to new members David Conde, Kelly Jo Eldredge, David Leavitt, Erik Kristensen, Floyd Brandt and Ron Eccles. And welcome back to Mark Lusky, Russ Rizzo and Cal Rains.
- Mike McPhee has a great two-piece pool cue that he's willing to sell to a member. The price - and we quote Mike here - "is two glassfuls of a very nice scotch, and a very large tip to bartender Mary." You can reach Mike at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Wednesday, Jan. 25: Burger Night, including choices of salmon burgers and veggie burgers, with homemade fries, $6.00.
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Thursday, Jan. 26: Spare ribs with a red bean and vegetable sauce, tossed salad, $10.00.
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Friday, Jan. 27: Two entrees -- eggplant parmigiana and beef brisket, mixed vegetables, tossed salad, $10.00.
OTHER DPC NEWS
Bruce Goldberg
President, Board of Directors
Denver Press Club

































The DPC presents the 18th annual Damon Runyon Award Banquet, to be held at the Denver Marriott City Center. We'll be honoring Frank Deford, one of America's top authors and sportswriters, well-known for his many years at Sports Illustrated, his NPR commentaries on "Morning Edition," appearances on HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel" and more.