John Denver- A Rocky Mountain High Concert Band Members
Alan Deremo - bass guitar. A member of John Denver's band from 1994 until Denver's passing
in 1997, Deremo has performed and/or recorded with a diverse assortment of artists including
Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Eric Marienthal, Glenn Frey, Jesse Colin Young, Kathy Mattea, Dave
Alvin, John Doe, Exene Cervenkova, Bo Diddley, Jules Shear, Jack Tempchin, Thelma Houston,
the Mamas and the Papas, and the Captain and Tenille. For much of the last decade Deremo has
toured and recorded with Men at Work singer/guitarist Colin Hay and served as musical director
for Tony Hawk’s annual Boom Boom Huck Jam arena tours. Deremo has composed and/or
produced musical scores, voiceovers and sound design for an assortment of film, TV and video
projects, including the Sierra Club’s Cost of Coal film series and the title song for a film entitled
“The Names Go On Forever,” which was selected in August 2012 for inclusion in the 9/11
Memorial Museum.
Jim Horn - saxophone & woodwinds. A member of John Denver's band on and off from 1978 to
1995, Horn's resume reads like a who's who of rock n' roll through the decades. After getting his
start playing with Duane Eddy in the early 1960s, Horn has recorded or toured with all four of
The Beatles, The Righteous Bros., Tina Turner, The Beach Boys, The Carpenters, Leon Russel,
George Harrison, Joe Cocker, Elton John, Warren Zevon, Steely Dan, Ronnie Milsap, U2,
Delbert McClinton, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney and many more. Horn has also released a
number of solo recordings.
Chris Nole - piano, keyboards. A former member of John Denver's band in the 90's,
songwriter/composer, accomplished session musician, producer, and recording artist, Chris Nole
performs around the world. Nole has toured and recorded with numerous top recording acts
including John Denver, Faith Hill, Travis Tritt, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Shelby Lynne. Chris
Nole's songs have been recorded by various recording artists ranging from Faith Hill to The
Swamphonky's and have been used in such television productions as "Men of a Certain Age,"
"Heroes," and "E True Hollywood Story."
Jim Salestrom - Music Director, vocals, guitars, banjo, fiddle
A lifelong musician, Salestrom is an Emmy Award winning songwriter. Jim has performed for
four US Presidents- at the White House and for the "Supremes" at the Supreme Court. He
recently performed on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, and The Grand Ole Opry. He has
had a successful career as both a solo performer and sideman, having been a member of Dolly
Parton's band since 1979, and performed with such diverse performers as Vince Gill, Amy Grant,
Kenny Rogers, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, John Oates, Steve Miller, John Denver, and the
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Nate Barnes - drums, percussion
As drummer for the band Rose Hill Drive, Nate Barnes has toured the world headlining shows
and opening for acts such as The Who, Van Halen, Aerosmith, Stone Temple Pilots, The Black
Crowes, Queens Of The Stone Age, Jane’s Addiction and more, and shared the stage with Pete
Townshend (The Who), Warren Haynes, Leslie West (Mountain), Grace Potter, Matisyahu, Mike
Watt, and others. In addition to collaborating and recording with legendary producers/engineers
Brendan O’Brien and Nick DiDia, he has also co-produced and co-written 3 critically acclaimed,
full length albums with the band Rose Hill Drive. Specializing in Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, and Funk
styles, Nate has earned a reputation as one of the premier live and studio drummers in the Rocky
Mountain area.