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PRIVATE HOUSE CONCERTS 2024
Denver, Colorado - hosted by Maiers family. Austin, Texas - hosted by Dehm family. Big Spring, Texas - hosted by Hoard family.

FRONT ROOM MUSIC’S 50th ANNIVERSARY
Celebration in 2026 kicks off with 2025 spring release of FRM VOL. 3, the third and final multi-artist compilation of original music by many gifted friends. It will include an instrumental composition by Dr. Charles Ditto-- retired Professor of Musical Composition at Texas State University, and keyboardist with fellow aces George Coyne & Dave Pilcher in the Johnny Staccato Band. Other artists include original FRM brothers and sisters Steve Brown, Larry Rothwell, David Romero, Joanne Stato, Angi Feld-Partlan, and Jack Mathes, plus NM chanteuseSally Townes!

CHANCE ENCOUNTER
Dave Ellebrecht’s solo 8-song mastered collection will be an IN MEMORIUM bonus limited edition release honoring Dave & his music.

ABSENCE of the RAIN
Working title for Jim's new studio album for release in 2026.

VIDEOS VIDEOS VIDEOS
A not-so-subtle-hint to check out JIM STRICKLAN CHANNEL on YouTube with over 100 great music videos of Jim AND our extended Front Room Music Family! New videos added and playlists updated for optimal listening enjoyment for those brave retro souls who recall fondly the joys of tracking curated collections…enjoy!

STAY TUNED for news of our upcoming adventures: Plans for events and shows related to FRM VOL 3 in 2025 and Front Room Music’s 50th Anniversary in 2026, plus Jim’s 80th birthday in 2027!

FENG SHUI, BUCKAROOS!

MUSIC MOUNTAIN
Experience the exciting music, mountains, mystery and romance, of 1980's Colorado.
Songwriter Justin Locke has all the talent to make it big,
yet can't seem to catch a break until a mysterious angel waltzes
into his life in a notorious mountain saloon in Evergreen, Colorado.
When a powerful music critic tries to destroy Justin's blossoming career,
a turbulent chain of events is unleashed. Driven by his passion for music,
Justin risks losing the love of his life, his friends, and even his amazing band
- on a wild, treacherous journey to the top of Music Mountain

$15 Paper back copy

RIDING BY CD RELEASED APRIL 2024

Buy now for $12 through Paypal


With Johnny Staccato as the studio band, this CD includes:
RIDING BY - title track - upbeat road groove... (video) on YOUTUBE Jim Stricklan Channel.
TINKER BELLE'S KISS - a dreamy instrumental tune... (video)
with fine flute flourishes by Beth Galiger and lovely ambient vocals by the Carr Sisters!
UN CUENTO LATINO - uptempo latin flavored tale... inspired by my appreciation for Cuban culture,
spiced with Joey Colarusso horns and Kyle Pratt acoustic & electric guitar solos.
THERE TO FOREVER - TexMex version with Johnny Staccato band.
SNOWIN' ON RATON - meditative cover of Townes Van Zandt's ballad... (video) with sublime cello by Riley Harod.

ON LAKE LINGANORE CD BY JOANNE STATO RELEASED MAY 2024

Buy now for $12 through Paypal

Our talented friend, Joanne Stato,returned to a Maryland studio to record 13 uniquiely poetic new songs! Front Room Music is excited to help present this fine project!



50 YEARS OF MAKING MUSIC - A MUSICAL MEMOIR & BACKSTAGE PASS
A true tale, with over 100 vintage photos, of the journey of an independent performing songwriter
from the days of vinyl and intimate coffee house performance art,
into the realm of compact discs, YouTube videos, and digital downloads.
Jim takes you along on his adventures of writing hundreds of songs,
recording, and performing music with a stunning array of gifted friends and colleagues.
From the shores of Ambergris Caye and bayous of Louisiana, to the Texas honky tonks
and legendary coffee houses nestled in the Rocky Mountains...
Jim's complete discography, CD catalogue, rare posters, and a player's' honor roll are included.
$4.99 E-book from bookbaby.com

JOHNNY STACCATO band Friends George Coyne, Charles Ditto and bass man Dave Pichler, now joined by the lovely Carr Sisters, continue performing their currated blend of blues and rock around the Austin area.

IN MEMORIUM We've lost many of our FRM artist friends in recent years, including Larry Rothwell, Steve Brown, Laurie Styvers, Bill Morton, Gary Hughes, James Withers, and Paul Douglas Taylor. We encourage you to explore their music, especially here on our website and Jim Stricklan YouTube channel. Praying that the memories and music of these beloved friends will live on in eternal beauty.

LASTLY, MY THANKS... to Leslie Stricklan, for her love and dedication to this website, launched 25 years ago...
and as ever,to you for your support and the good vibes you bring into the world.



RECENT RECORD RACK Features about Front Room Music releases from the 2020's!

VINTAGE VINYL VAULT Find out about Jim's Vintage Vinyl LPs from the 1980's - available as special order.

EVENTS ARCHIVE:
FRM FEST - Austin 2003 Read more
FRM HOMECOMING - Colorado 2019 Read more
FRM 40TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT - Colorado 2016 Read more
BACK TO THE GARDEN YARD CONCERTS - Austin Read more
HILL'S CAFE ANNUAL SHOWS - Austin Read more
BERTHOUD FARM FEST - Colorado Read more
SWALLOW HILL CONCERTS - Denver Readmore
JIM'S 60TH BIRTHDAY - Brook Forest Inn, Colorado Read more

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