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Kirk "Bluzman" James

Durango, CO
May 14, 1964 - August 17, 2025
May 14, 1964 - Aug 17, 2025
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Kirk with his 1934 Resonator …
2021, Scooter's Place, East 2nd Avenue, Durango, CO, USA
Kirk with his 1934 Resonator at Scooter's about to track one of my songs.
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I have quite a few stories I could share but two really stand out. First one is the short one. I had a radio show in the morning and every week I would invite local musicians to come play on the show. Kirk was the only one I would make an exception for to come in late at 9AM as he wasn't a "morning person".

The  other is my daughter Mya used to love "The Cookie Song". She requested it every time she saw Kirk. One day, we went to see another local musician and Mya asked "Can you play the cookie song?" Dave Mensch said very politely, "I don't know that song sweety! What else can I play you"? Mya said, "oh never mind, youre not Kirk James." 

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About to ride the Million Dol…
2016, Durango, CO, USA
About to ride the Million Dollar Highway
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After a trip on our bikes rid…
2017, Durango, CO, USA
After a trip on our bikes riding the Million Dollar Highway — with Cody Mellor
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2024, Durango, CO, USA
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2023, Durango, CO, USA
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After an interview on my morn…
2017, X Rock, Main Avenue, Durango, CO, USA
After an interview on my morning show — with Cody Mellor
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Four Corners Motorcycle Rally
2023, Durango, CO, USA
Four Corners Motorcycle Rally — with Cody Mellor
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1999, Luckenbach Texas, Luckenbach Town Loop, Fredericksburg, TX, USA
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2009, Gateway, Colorado, USA
Kirk James doin' his thang at Gateway Canyons Resort Blues Festival
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2022, Durango Blues Train
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2025, Durango, CO, USA
Informal tribute jam for Kirk, August 23, produced by Steve Dejka and hosted by Gazpacho Restaurant in Durango. Thanks to all the musicians who paid tribute with their talents and to all who attended to show their respects.
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Such a great, multi-talented guy.   What a surprise and great loss.   Such a shame.   Sometimes life just isn't fair, this is definitely one of those times.

Kirk will be missed by many who admired his wonderful personality and who enjoyed his talents.   Many happy memories that we all have and need to keep in our hearts in Kirks honor.  

So sad, 

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