Geoff Conklin's Biography
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Grand
Canyon Adventure
In the
early 80s I was attending Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Arizona. My older brother, Bob, fooled around with the guitar. It looked like fun so I gave it
a try. The rest is history, as they say. While
I was a student at Arizona State University in Tempe, I went to a small place
named Long Wongs. They had entertainment there. In fact, it's where the well-known Gin
Blossoms group got their start. One night after reinforcing my
courage with a couple of beers, I got up on stage and sang. I ended up
getting a job performing a few nights a week. I later sang at the
Warehouse, a popular college hangout. I
graduated from Northern Arizona State University (NAU) in Flagstaff with a degree in General
Business, majoring in Marketing. While a student at NAU, I sang at a very popular
place in downtown Flagstaff called the Mad Italian and also appeared at the Main Street Bar
& Grille. I enjoyed singing more than anything else. So, with the
encouragement of my family and friends, it's become my career. What a great job! I've
sung at resorts in Scottsdale and Phoenix and some of the popular tourist
havens. Perhaps you've heard of them, Rawhide, Reata Pass, Pinnacle Peak Patio,
and the Buffalo Chip.
I've also produced two CDs, the latest one was recorded in Nashville [More].
Shortly after I returned from Nashville I wrote an
article for a local magazine describing the experience. [More]
And, I often do special appearances at wedding receptions, parties and events [More].
I appeared
at Greasewood Flat as the regular weekend entertainer
for ten years. I'm now regularly at Pinnacle Peak Patio,
www.pinnaclepeakpatio.com,
and also on weekend afternoons at Greasewood. I met my wife,
Carrie. On July 18, 2002. We now have two daughters, Sarah
and Julia. After Carrie,
Sarah, and Julia here are some of my other favorites:
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Singer: Jimmy Buffet,
James Taylor
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Song: Sweet Baby James
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Movie: Blues Brothers
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TV Show: Seinfeld
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Actor: Al Pachino
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Actress: Helen Hunt
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Football coach:
Gary Barnett
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Truck: Dodge Ram
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Hat: Stetson
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Boots: Tony Lama
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Pets: Dogs (Rugen,
Dallas), Cats (Louie, Salem)
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Foods: Mexican
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Place to Relax:
San Diego
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Hobbies: Skiing,
Cooking
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Web sites: Geoff
Conklin's Links
In February, 2003 I hiked to Phantom Ranch at the bottom of the
Grand Canyon with friends. I enjoyed it so much that I booked the same adventure
for the following month for my father and I. As we hiked in on the Kaibab trail
(6 1/2 miles) the storm clouds were gathering. That night it rained at Phantom
Ranch. At the same time they were getting 15" of snow on the rim. The next morning we hiked out on the Bright
Angel trail (9 1/2 miles). To see some great photos that my father took, click
on the link below. Hike
to Phantom Ranch, Grand Canyon - 14 photographs
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