On Sunday, October 20,2024 there will be a benefit for Darrell Osburn at Dougie G’s, 10217 Quivas Street, Thornton, Colorado from 2:00 P.M. til 6:00 P.M. It will be a pot luck dinner. As many of you know, Daryl has been a long time professional entertainer in Denver. He is going through a most serious battle with pancreatic cancer.
Over the years Daryl and his sister Karen Osburn have always said “Yes” when asked to do benefits. This is our opportunity to return favors owed.
Spread the word and let’s support Daryl in a time of need.
Thank you,
Rocky Hoery, President
Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame
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Supporting Darrell Osburn’s Battle Against Pancreatic Cancer
From Rosemary, The Celtic Lady
Harmonies of Hope:
To friends & family & followers on behalf of Gary & Darnel Osburn, his sister Karen and brother Rod & all other very talented family members.
Darrell Osburn is a very seasoned, talented musician and devoted “You Can Live History” Civil War & Revolutionary War battle reenactment producer. Darrell has been struck with pancreatic cancer. As he faces this formidable foe, we rally around him with love, support and harmony.
A Life of Music & History.
Darrell’s passion for music and living history inspired countless lives. His soulful melodies brought joy to audiences everywhere. His Civil reenactments honored the past and educated the future.
See http://youcanlivehistory.com
Darrell has been entertaining fans all over CO, and in Estes Park since 1970s. First band he performed with in Estes was called Revelation in the early 70s then later his band called Aura in the late 70s, they Played at the Rock Inn. Over the years Darrell and his sister Karen, brother Gary & Rod, all played numerous venues throughout Estes Park as the Osburn’s since 2007. They started playing in Estes Park at the Stanley Hotel. They also played at the Estes Park Fairgrounds, (Estes Park Resort, Mary’s Lake Lodge, The Masonic Lodge in Estes Park, Crags Lodge, Lonigan’s, the American Legion Estes Park, More Recently Full Throttle, Elk Meadow Lodge and private parties and many fundraisers, They have also played at the Dao House and Carter Lake in Loveland. Darrell also plays at the Inverness Englewood, CO, and other venues) Darrell & his brother Gary also played with the Mountain Town Rockers.
In 1996, Darrell established “You Can Live History” to teach school children about the Civil and Revolutionary Wars. Darrell holds outfittings and dress rehearsals and directs these kids as they reenact each of these Civil War and Revolutionary War battles in period clothing. Darrell and his brother and other band members have played Civil War balls in Castle Rock and in Kansas, throughout the years.
Darrell was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in April of 2024. He has had several rounds of chemotherapy and is expected to have surgery, before the end of this year.
Now its our turn to give back. Darrell & his siblings have given so much to this community, so please everyone, help him out, in his time of need.
Please! Help Darrell fight this battle against pancreatic cancer. Your contribution will help alleviate, medical expenses, Daily living costs and alternative therapies. Join the chorus of support by donating. Every donation, no matter how small echoes!!!
The Battle Plan. Fight On!!!!
It has included Chemotherapy, now moving towards massive surgery, and he will need ongoing care as he fights this battle.
Your support means everything to the Osburn family & Darrell.
To donate, you can do via Venmo, if you have a Venmo account. Or as an alternative, you can send a ck to
Darrell Osburn.
1508 S Laredo Court
Aurora, CO 80017.
Please note the Venmo QR code is amongst the pics.
A benefit for Darrell will be held at the American Legion – date to be announced soon!
Thank you all for your support in his time of need!
Love & Light
Rosemary
The Celtic Lady
(Rosemary McArthur)
Photo: Darrell Osburn | https://www.facebook.com/photo/bid=8910842802283542&set=pcb.8910846812283141