Name: Jen Chapman
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 3-Jan-2007 6:34 pm
Message: I'm a senior theatre minor @ LR and am a big fan, Jeff. I love
your sound and you were great in "I Love You, You're Perfect Now Change"--one of
the best shows I've seen @ HCT. Awesome. Keep up the wonderful-ness. :-)
Name: Jared Castagna
City: CLT, baby
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.jaredallan.com
Date: 20-Dec-2006 4:27 am
Message: Love the site, Jeff. Keep up the good work. Love the J.H. Trio
cd, too! Any chance we could get a bootleg of 'Walking on Sunshine' up on your
site? C'mon...Do iT!!!!
Name: Laurie Koster
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.lauriekoster.com
Date: 18-Dec-2006 5:01 pm
Message: We couldn't have been happier with our decision to finally
come see you play again. As I said there, it's been way too long. We still love
your songs. Nice trio too! And, thank you so very much for the kind comments and
shout-outs. We appreciate you just as much. Happy Holidays!
Name: Laurie Koster
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.lauriekoster.com
Date: 16-Dec-2006 7:05 pm
Message: Really marvelous to finally revisit Jeff Hartman's music with
his band Brian Burton (Cast Iron Filter) on drums, Scott McCloud on bass and
vocals, and Jeff on keys and fine, soulful vocals. While this tavern was new to
us, the holiday party attendees were very happy with what they heard from this
band. We were extremely happy with them as well. Jeff plays such a wide variety
of music, from top 40 covers (catering to this type of gig) to his soulful,
jazzed, hip original tunes which we've come to know and love. The CD, The Black
Album (in memory of David Black/Old House Recording Studio), is a perfect album
to kick back with, groove to and cater to your own soulful funkiness.
Name: Robert Wise
City: Wilmington
State: North Carolina
Date: 07-Sep-2006 2:22 PM
Message: I first heard you guys at the Steely Dan show back in August.
I just saw the tour dates and where you played Wilmington last weekend. I hate I
missed that. However, I see you're booked throughout the rest of the year. If
you all could make it back down here, it would be awesome. What I really like is
how you are the first sidestage band that I heard that was unbelievably inclined
musically and reading from charts is really impressive. I have never seen that
except for some jazz clubs, occasionally. I enjoy the music and esp. the Seal
cover. You guys keep doing what you do. God bless.
Name: Karen Leach
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 20-Aug-2006 1:05 pm
Message: Just checked out your tour dates. I'll look forward to hearing
you at the Tap Room in Hickory. I guess first chance is Nov. Congrats on staying
so busy ... BOOKED!!! Way to go!
Name: Doug Davis
City: L.A. (The Lenoir Area)
State: North Carolina
Date: 15-Aug-2006 4:11 pm
Message: Nice website. Good sounds. I have quit the Ramblin' Gypsies.
Too redneck for me. Keep jammin'!
Name: Jonathan Rosillo
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Date: 30-Jul-2006 10:02 am
Message: Hey, Jeff. For some time I have lost track of your shows and
wanted to get my news about the band. Also wanted to invite you all to join my
page at MySpace and keep me posted on your 411. Hope to see your show soon
again. Peace.
Name: Pam Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 2-Jun-2006 2:08 pm
Message: Hello all you talented people! Here are some of the comments I
received via email and hand written letters. Also, many people came up to me (in
the grocery store, at the Youth Theatre performance) and called me at work and
home to say how much they loved the show and everyone in it! I'm sure you all
have received good feedback as well. Wonderful job, EVERYONE!
Pam
---
We've lived in Hickory for 37 years and have attended many, many plays through
the years. Big River sits right up there with the very best of them. Thank you
and congratulations for a very enjoyable production.
- Shirley Burton
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Hi, Pam. I was "blown away" last night! What a great show. Superb cast,
wonderful voices and the set was amazing. Kudos on a fabulous show!
- Ronni
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It was fabulous!
- John Watts
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Dear Pam,
Congratulations! Big River was absolutely wonderful!! We were impressed with
everything about the production! We loved it! Congrats to all involved with the
show!
Barbara and Bob Andrews
---
The orchestra sounded so good!
David Crosby
Name: Tina Batson
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.wssymphony.org/
Date: 16-May-2006 8:05 pm
Message: Hey, doll! Thinking of you. Just watched Jeopardy and one of
the categories was “Reduced Shakespeare,” with clues acted out by “the boys.”
You all were just as good!
Name: Janet Brooks
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 16-May-2006 5:26 pm
Message: Hi Pam. Good to see you Friday night. I just had to reiterate
how we felt about the show--LOVED IT! What talent throughout the cast! I laughed
so during "Gov'ment" and "Arkansas" then later had tears in my eyes during "Free
at Last." Beautiful music and voices! Kudos to Alice and the orchestra as
well--great job. Congrats to all for a production well done!! Take care.
Name: Ernest K. Sills
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 16-May-2006 4:28 pm
Message: Saw it Saturday night. Really good. Great performances. Too
long for us old guys with bad backs!
Name: Christon
City: Granite Falls
State: North Carolina
Date: 12-May-2006 5:59 pm
Message: Sometimes I wonder what the world is coming to. You see Jeff
Hartman in a band, then Madison Roper and now, tonight, I am gonna see Doug
Davis. What can you say for West Caldwell?????
Name: Katelyn Dawn
City: Winnipeg
Province: Manitoba
Country: Canada
Homepage: http://www.katelyndawn.com/
Date: 7-May-2006 12:55 am
Message: Hey, I was just checking out your awesome site.
Name: Russell
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 28-Apr-2006 4:02 pm
Message: Glad to see that SJBand is still around. It been about 6 years
since Jill and I went to one of your shows. She's in Ohio now if you hadn't
heard. I'll try to catch a show in Hickory sometime. I'll try not to yell out
"Play some Skynyrd!"
Name: Will Belmont
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 4-Apr-2006 9:09 am
Message: I really like the tracks on this site. Hard to believe such a
big voice comes from such a skinny body **grin**
Name: Ryan Hartman
City: Lenoir
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.ryabob.com/
Date: 28-Mar-2006 11:51 pm
Message: Hey, I saw your play Saturday night with Sharon and thought it
was crap. It was crap that you had to make Sharon cry when you sang that sappy
song. I loved it. It was really good seeing you up on stage again. It has been a
long time coming and it was well worth the wait. I know I have missed
being on stage, but I always looked up to you and I am so glad that I got to see
it again. In case I don't see you when your impending doom comes nearer, happy
birthday, younger brother.
Name: Pam Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 28-Mar-2006 12:24 pm
Message: Jeff! I just opened your envelope with the CD's and AWESOME
thing you wrote up about everyone! WOW! I am so impressed. That is probably the
most thoughtful cast gift I have received! And, thank you for the Hal Row copy,
AND your CD! I love it! Hey, Jif, you are some special guy. It's been a real
treat working with you. Thanks for everything.
Name: Pam Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 27-Mar-2006 12:25 pm
Message: Hey, Thanks, Sandy. This was a great group of people to work
with--down the line. I'll forward this to the ILYYPNC company, I know they will
appreciate it.
Name: Pam Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 27-Mar-2006 12:14 pm
Message: Dear Al and Sue, Thank you for you lovely comments about the
play. We all had one of the best times one can have doing theatre. I think the
talent around here is truly amazing--it continues to surprise and impress! I'm
forwarding this email to the entire ILYYPNC company, for they need to hear this
too. I have to tell you, the stage hands poking their heads out at the end was
not my idea, it was theirs! In fact, I'm a little ashamed I didn't think of it
myself. It was a very cute addition, I think. It just shows that theatre is
truly a collaboration, and that the magic couldn't occur without the sum of all
its parts. It's what keeps me comin' back! Thank you so much for letting us know
your thoughts.
Name: Barbara Coffey
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 27-Mar-2006 11:39 am
Message: Jeff and Family ... WOW!!! Saw the play and you were grand!
When are you doing another? Keep in touch and hope this finds all healthy and
well. May God continue to Bless you all.
Name: Sandy Porter
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.porteragency.com
Date: 27-Mar-2006 9:26 am
Message: Pam, Finally got a chance to see the show Saturday night.
Truly a great show - lots of laughs, lots of emotion and just plain good. I have
to say that the performances this year have been just tremendous under your
direction and that of Charles. Keep up the great work!
Name: Scott McCloud
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.scottmccloud.net
Date: 26-Mar-2006 7:47 pm
Message: Hey man, we can't thank you enough for the tix. You were
great!!! I had no idea you are the actor/singer/dancer that you are!! Man that
play/musical was funny as shit!!! Great story and great tunes!! The band sounded
great too!!! Thanks so much, it was nice to get out of town and see some
culture!! You should be very proud of yourself for what your folks did!! A very
tight and smooth running show! EXCELLENT Job!!!!!
Name: Al and Sue Davis
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 25-Mar-2006 4:07 pm
Message: Kudos to all on "I Love You ..." but you know what I think? I
think you raided the Broadway talent pool and created a bogus local resume for
the performers. They were all equally impressive. Not to disparage the local
talent, but this group was especially outstanding across the board. Of course,
the first "character" one sees is the set, and the minimalist design was a
clever addition to the cast, allowing the musicians to share the stage
unobtrusively. Nice work by the band, by the way. At the end of the play we saw
the two stage hands lean out from the wings during the ovations and wave at the
audience. Was that a little director's touch, acknowledging their roles as
actors, in a sense, in the play? Bottom line: Thanks for a great evening at the
theatre. It's a shame that the productions have such limited runs. There are
clearly some, such as "I Love You ...," that deserve a longer life.
Name: Danielle Cummings
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 24-Mar-2006 8:14 am
Message: Hi, Everyone. Paul & I went to see Jeff Hartman (Carol Anne's
husband) in "I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change" at Hickory Community
Theater. It was GREAT! Jeff was incredible ... sooo funny and such an incredible
voice!! He is amazingly talented ... TRULY!!!! I laughed and cried throughout
the play. The cast consists of only 4 people ... so you get to see lots of Jeff.
It is a musical about dating, marriage, and different stages of relationships.
It definitely has adult humor and sexual references, but it is does not rule the
play. I just wanted to encourage you ALL to go and see it. You really won't want
to miss the chance to see Jeff shine. I can't say enough about how impressed we
were. Even Paul REALLY enjoyed it ... and you know how Paul is about musicals
:-) This is the last weekend it is being performed. I know we are all soooo
busy, but get babysitters and GO ... It plays tonight (Fri) and Sat. night at 8
pm and then again on Sunday afternoon at 2:30. You can call 328-2283 to get
ticket reservations and then pay for them at the theater. Hope you can make time
to go and see this.
Name: Don Coleman
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 23-Mar-2006 8:30 am
Message: Great show. Congratulations.
Name: Pam Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 22-Mar-2006 5:03 pm
Message: I received a Kay Ballot in the mail with a note: "This was a
terrific play! We laughed all evening. Great talent!" By the way, the person
rated you all "10's"!
Name: Julia Rush
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.juliarush.com
Date: 22-Mar-2006 12:20 pm
Message: BEST PLAY since 1978 when I moved to Hickory! Great voices.
Great band. Great acting. Great directing. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable
evening and lots of laughs.
Name: Pam Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 22-Mar-2006 11:26 am
Message: Hey You Talented People! From a fan! (below my message) And
more ... Last night Connie Bools told me this was the best show she has seen.
John Watts sent me a hand written note exclaiming how fabulous the show is.
Three Board members have also said it was the best they've seen! Wonderful,
folks! See you Thursday (6:30 call, 7:30 go)!
Name: Ann Dobbins
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.charlotteobserver.com
Date: 22-Mar-2006 11:24 am
Message: Saw it last weekend. Thought it was GREAT!
Name: John Coffey
City: New York City
State: New York
Date: 3-Mar-2006 11:28 am
Message: Break lots of legs! I send my love to you, Carol and all of
the cast members of ILYYPNC! I hope you have a splendid run! Thanks for staying
in touch. Love, John
Name: Lori Sherill
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Date: 23-Feb-2006 1:22 pm
Message: Thanks for the info and I think you have an incredible voice!!
I have Northern Accent and love listening to it!! I saw you live a few years ago
at Rí~Rá and hope to catch another show very soon. You gave my boyfriend and I a
free CD that night. We were "the happy couple sitting at the end of the bar," as
you put it!! Thanks, again.
Name: John Fifield
State: Florida
Date: 20-Feb-2006 8:41 am
Message: Great energy on Brookside Blues! Your live shows must be a lot
of fun - both for the musicians on stage and your audience.
Name: Erin Cook
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 14-Feb-2006 3:27 pm
Message: It was great to hear you playing again! Glad I was able to
come and listen for a while.
Name: Stephanie Vosmus
State: Maine
Date: 13-Feb-2006 10:41 am
Message: Hey Jeff, It is really great to hear from you and hear that
you are doing well!!! I am definitely going to try to see your musical in March.
I am cutting it really close because I don’t fly in until the 25th, but I am
definitely going to try!!
I can see what you are saying about this transition phase. One, it cracks me up
that people think you actually go by the name of Scott. One, the whole story
about how the band's name came to be was on your website for how long? And two,
during the shows you NEVER called yourself Scott. It amazes me how people don’t
always listen or only hear what they want to hear! Anyways, I know it will take
some time, but it will be worth it!
As for how SJB grew over the years, you are right, and it is amazing. I was
downloading the songs from your site the other day and I was shocked at how
different the sounds really are. I think those true fans and those who truly
appreciate music will definitely appreciate that page and “get it.” Those who
are still calling you Scott?? Well, don’t hold your breath. If they don’t know
that much maybe they aren’t meant to get it. But if they want to give you their
money, that is fine! Take it so that others who will “get it” can hear you!
Anyways, I really should get back to work, but it was great to hear from you!
Please keep me posted on how things are going for you!!! And the soap box
doesn’t bother me, so if you need to I am right here! It sounds like you are
definitely on the right track and I can’t wait to hear the new album and
hopefully catch your performance!!! Take care and I will talk to you soon!!
Name: Paul Cummings
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.paulcummingspraise.com
Date: 13-Feb-2006 10:08 am
Message: Jeff, All I can say is "Wow, man!" It truly takes a real
musician to be able to do that stuff and it was so cool to see you like a fish
in water, right in the place that the Lord created you to be. Thank you for the
blessing of your talents and love for music. Love ya' man, Paul
IN CHRIST, Paul Cummings
Name: Charissa Loftin
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 5-Feb-2006 1:34 pm
Message: Hey, I LOVE your CD's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please tell Carol Anne I need a groupie shirt. If you guys don't come Thursday
or Sunday morning, I won't see you until showtime but I want a groupie shirt if
she makes them!! Let me know how I can get one before you play. Thanks.
Name: John McDermott
State: New Jersey
Date: 4-Feb-2006 1:17 pm
Message: Jeff: I'm a fan and a believer. I wish that I lived closer so
that I could be a more frequent listener. Keep up the good work.
Name: Stephanie Vosmus
State: Maine
Date: 18-Jan-2006 2:39 pm
Message: Hey Jeff. So, I just wanted to say a quick hello. I am at work
and finally got a chance to catch up on all the old websites to see what is
going on and saw your '05 review. I have to say it definitely brought tears to
my eyes. I hope you know that as grateful as you are for the support, we are
more grateful to be able to hear you perform!
You know that hearing the split was nothing short of heartbreaking for me,
but I have complete faith in you! I am excited for you about your upcoming
performance and I know that great things will come of it!
Seeing your website definitely makes me homesick for a place that was never
suppose to be my home. Somehow I definitely made a home there. You and your
music was a HUGE part of that. I don’t think I need to tell you that. I assume
that you know that, but I wanted to mention it anyway.
So much for my short email, right? Believe it or not I can be MUCH worse and
MUCH longer winded! Anyways, wanted to send you an email since the chances of me
just running into you are hard to do from Maine, but you were warned don’t think
that means you will never run into me again! I will be in Charlotte the end of
March and I am definitely going to try to catch a show of yours!!
Anyways, I hope that you and your family are doing well and I will definitely be
thinking about you Friday night wishing I was in NC instead of Maine! Take
care!!
Name: Scott McCloud
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.scottmccloud.net
Date: 17-Oct-2005 8:38 pm
Message: Hey man. Great to hear from you. I did some work w/Chris Garges this last weekend and he said you had setup a new website?
FYI - we're looking forward to hopefully working w/you in the new year. Let me know when you might feel like playing some.
Thanks man.
Name: Chris Garges
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.chrisgarges.com
Date: 14-Oct-2005 9:28 am
Message: Glad to see you getting back up and running again. Please keep me in the loop and let me know when you get
around to taking it to mastering. I'd really like to go. If you've got a good picture to email me (preferably one of you at the studio), send it on
and I'll put it up on the News page. If I don't get to it today, it may be early next week, but I will make it happen. Thanks!
Name: Krista Jones
City: Richmond
State: Virginia
Date: 17-Aug-2005 3:13 pm
Message: I gave my contribution to the Scott Jeffrey's Band and I'm sure that you
guys made a pretty kick ass album (one of which I hope to get soon). I would never ask for that money back - no matter who's name is or isn't on
it. It's YOUR heart and soul that makes SJB what it is and that's why I gave a
monetary contribution. Jeff, I wish you the best of luck in everything and I
hope you make your way out to Richmond still. I'd miss you terribly if you
didn't. Hugs and kisses.
Name: Casey
City: Chesterfield
State: Virginia
Date: 07-Feb-2005 8:53 am
Message: WHAT UP BOYS!!! Sorry I missed you a couple of weeks ago, but
the sheets of freezing rain falling from the sky was a bit scary! Your favorite
person from Richmond, VA
Name: Scott Jeffrey
City: Ames
State: Iowa
Homepage: http://garageband.com/artist/scottjeffrey
Date: 14-Dec-2004 7:51 am
Message: I was surprised to find a band named Scott Jeffrey's Band. I
also am a folk artist from the Midwest. You can find me at garageband.com/artist/scottjeffrey.
I was a solo artist for years and am now building a band when I ran across SJB's
website. I had an audition in Memphis and they asked me to start a website for
exposure. That's when I stumbled across your site. I don't anticipate any
conflicts, I was just amazed that there's another performing Scott Jeffrey out
there.
Name: Jim Stewart
State: Florida
Date: 7-Dec-2004 4:14 pm
Message: Saw you guys at Pleasure Island 12/3 & 12/4 and thought you
were great. Any chance you will be swinging up to NW Florida in the near future?
Thanks.
Name: Brenda Tillman
State: New York
Date: 12-Oct-2004 1:27 pm
Message: Hi All. Just wanted to say that I have seen you a couple of
times when I come to the Charlotte area. WOW, what a great band. It's not often
that you come across a band, and seeing them for the first time you can tell how
dedicated they are to there music. You all sound awesome. Look forward to seeing
you again.
Name: Brad
Date: 8-Oct-2004 9:42 am
Message: Hi. I saw you guys last year and you were great!! My friends
and myself were wondering how you got your name as there is nobody in the band
named SJ. Or am I wrong about that? We used to know a guy with that name. Anyway
just wondering. Keep up the great work!!!!
Name: Monica Gravine
Date: 14-Sep-2004 7:18 am
Message: Hi. I just wanted you to know that I, too, thought the same
thing (please read below). I heard this song on Sunday in my travels. You guys
should definitely be on the radio singing YOUR songs. You are great!! So happy
for all your success. I can see how much your fans love you.... God Bless. Love
ya'.
"Hey! Hope all is well with you and the family! Maybe it's all in my mind, but
every time I hear the Los Lonely Boys (How Far is Heaven is out now) I can't
help but think I am hearing you guys! Am I crazy??? I bought their CD and in
almost every song I hear a very strong resemblance to your style. I mean this as
a huge compliment, but if for some reason you think that band is horrible, just
remember, I have a very un-trained ear... :) Hope to see you all soon!"
Name: Mandy
City: Raleigh
State: North Carolina
Date: 12-Sep-2004 3:12 pm
Message: Holy !@#$ I am so glad to hear from you!! It sounds like you
guys are doing quite well!! Needless to say we haven't made it to Charlotte this
summer!! I don't know where the months go. I have just been working and working
and going out of course. Duh. I went to the beach one day, but other than that I
have just been in Raleigh. Anyway, I hope to see you guys sooner than November!!
Maybe I should quit my job and travel with the band!! I could be theeeee
groupie!! Somehow I don't think that would go over real big with the family or
the boss or anyone else for that matter!! Oh well, it was just a thought. Ok,
we'll talk soon and be careful out there!! Tell everyone I said hey there!
Name: Shannon Cook
State: California
Date: 6-Sep-2004 4:00 pm
Message: Hi. I saw you guys on a rainy night in Hendersonville, NC. I
was on vacation visiting some family and thought you were great. I was wondering
if you had any thoughts/plans to come to CA!?!?!? If so, I would love to see
you! If not, please consider it!!
Name: Jacob Paskus
City: St. Simon's Island
State: Georgia
Date: 4-Sep-2004 5:23 pm
Message: Hey, it's Jake again. I saw you at Hannah Flanagan's in
Hendersonville. I was so excited about you guys playing at Rafters. As you know,
I moved to St. Simon's. Thanks for the effort and I hope you have safe travels
the rest of the way. Maybe next time, I hope.
Name: Barbara Coffey
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 23-Aug-2004 10:31 am
Message: Jeff, Carol Ann, and band members... as you know, Erica’s
anniversary is nearing and I am so happy to see that you will be entertaining
the students at her campus. She may not be there with you in person, but watch
for her spirit. It walks the campus! I will not be able to attend, but will keep
you all in my prayers. May God continue to bless you with success. I love you
all. Barb, mother to Erica 8-01-1978 to 8-31-2000
Name: Boone Leigh
State: Alaska
Date: 2-Aug-2004 8:36 pm
Message: Come to Alaska and check out Beartooth and Moosestooth. We
miss you guys. Carolina Gal
Name: Jacob Paskus
City: St. Simon's Island
State: Georgia
Date: 22-Jul-2004 2:15 pm
Message: Wow, thanks guys. I might print up some flyers and hang them
around so more people get to hear what I got to enjoy in NC. Thanks so much for
coming down here. I know exactly where Rafters is at, too. I hope you guys like
it! I am very grateful. Best of luck in the following days. See you Sep. 6th!!!
Name: Sandi Shuford
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 12-Jul-2004 9:31 am
Message: Hi, Jeff!! How are you doing?! Haven't seen you for a while
and I miss you guys terribly. I forwarded the last week's band dates to my
sister, but wanted to pass along her e-mail so you could add her to your list
and send her your dates and locations, as well. Thanks, Jeff and I do love ya'!!
Name: Rick Cline
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.rickcline.com
Date: 3-Jul-2004 12:25 pm
Message: Hey, Jeff. Thanks for the gig the other day. I had a blast and
damn you guys sound good. I know you're proud. I got your check and everything
is cool. Thanks, again.
Name: Greg Sakatos
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 27-Jun-2004 10:35 pm
Message: Just wanted to let you all know that I caught you at Hickory
Alive and you were fantastic!!!!! The band is so tight and wonderful you have
really put a great band together!!
Name: Jacob Paskus
City: St. Simon's Island
State: Georgia
Date: 27-Jun-2004 1:22 pm
Message: My name is Jake. I saw you guys at Hannah Flanagan's in
Hendersonville, North Carolina and I absolutely loved your show. You guys are
very, very talented and it is good to hear nice solid music in a world so
attracted to garbage music, if you know what I mean. Anyways, I moved from
Hendersonville all the way down to St. Simon's Island, Georgia, which is outta
the way, I know, but I was wondering if you would ever look into doing shows
this far south cause I would love to see you guys again and the music scene here
is about right for your style. So, just wondering, and best of luck in all your
endeavors in the future. Keep up the amazing work. Peace.
Name: Ne Y
City: New York City
State: New York
Date: 20-Jun-2004 11:27 pm
Message: Saw you guys at the Queen City Music Fest. The venue was...
you guys were awesome. I see that you are playing at "The Store" in Charlotte on
July 3rd. I have scoured the web and the yellow pages. Can't find it! Where is
"The Store???? We'd love to come out and see you!!! Thanks for bringing live
music to Charlotte.
Name: Amy Pennell
City: Lenoir
State: North Carolina
Date: 17-Jun-2004 11:10 am
Message: Hey! Hope all is well with you and the family! Maybe it's all
in my mind, but every time I hear the Los Lonely Boys (How Far is Heaven is out
now) I can't help but think I am hearing you guys! Am I crazy??? I bought their
CD and in almost every song I hear a very strong resemblance to your style. I
mean this as a huge compliment, but if for some reason you think that band is
horrible, just remember, I have a very un-trained ear... :) Hope to see you all
soon!
Name: Scott McCloud
City: Charlotte
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.scottmccloud.net
Date: 24-May-2004 10:11 am
Message: Lookin' great, man!! I got to play sax w/Galactic last night @
the Visualite! It was surreal!!!
Name: Christina DeAnn Sedor
State: Georgia
Date: 12-May-2004 9:53 pm
Message: Hello! You know, I walked past you guys going into the gas
station in Savannah and I was like, "Look, a band." Sorry I couldn't stop to
talk, but I'd been on the road for five hours and just wanted to get to where I
was going. Thanks for leaving your CD with me, though. Gave me a chance to get
ya'll's band name and check out the website (which is very well done, by the
way). I've got some pretty random friends in some nice places and I'll be sure
they get a listen. How do ya'll feel about Columbus, GA? Got a buddy on the
radio out there. Nice sound, very ill. Like I said, thanks again for the CD. I'm
always stoked to get in on new underground sounds. Ciao.
Name: Sarah Arensman
City: Huntersville
State: North Carolina
Date: 21-Apr-2004 2:32 pm
Message: Jeff, I hope you'll remember me. My maiden name was Sarah
Lowe. We graduated together from West Caldwell High School.
I am in need of some help and I thought of you because of your knowledge of the
music biz. I have to record an audio tape to accompany a children's book that I
just published. I really need it very fast to take along with me to a conference
that I am speaking at next weekend. Do you know of any recording studios in my
area that will let me bring in someone to play the music and record it for us?
It is not anything fancy, just a few songs for kids to learn along with the
book. It doesn't have to be high-tech at all, I am just going to use it as a
demo in my workshop. In the future, I would like to mass produce the tapes to
sell along with the book.
I am living just north of Charlotte in Huntersville. Any advice you would have
will be MOST appreciated. I am on a terribly short deadline, so I know that I
might be out of luck!!
Thanks so much for your help!!
Name: Barbara Coffey
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 30-Mar-2004 8:13 am
Message: Dearest Jeff, praises to God for your special day. Here it is
the 30th and you are 30 years young. A once in a lifetime birth date! I am so
very happy that God created you and gave you so many blessings in life. You are
most deserving of them all. I regret that we haven’t been in touch as we need to
be, but know that prayers go up for you, Carol, Timmy and of course, the band
and its success! You and Carol have touched my life in a way you will never
know. Just keep your focus on the Lord and He will continue to guide your life’s
pathways. I am so very proud of you and feel it a privilege to know you. May God
Bless you with many more birthdays. Your “cream in your coffee,” Barb
P.S. - Phone your parents today and thank them for giving you life!
Name: Hal Row
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.whky.com/talk.html
Date: 6-July-2001 8:39 am
Message: I have always enjoyed your performances in the studio, but
they pale in comparison to hearing the whole band live. What a great sound,
really full and really fat (not phat). Okay, maybe a little phat. You know what
I mean, a really good sound. The vocals and the instrumentation were wonderfully
blended and the performance was a real treat. Thank you for allowing me to be a
part of the event! This band is a world class group just waiting to happen.
Name: Pamela Livingstone
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Homepage: http://www.hct.org/
Date: 10-May-2001 9:46 am
Message: I'm playing your CD even as we speak. You sound fabulous! I
really like your stuff! Congratulations and here's to lots of great gigs!
Name: Greg Sakatos
City: Hickory
State: North Carolina
Date: 4-Mar-2001 8:07 am
Message: I was on your website today and saw how far you guys have come
and just wanted to congratulate the whole band. You guys are really good. Now
that I am moved into my new home in Hickory, I am going to stop by a few of the
evenings that you are playing to see if I can get some good shots of the band
for you. I've been doing the drum recital every 6 months for Rick Cline for the
kids. Speaking of drum shows, the North Carolina, PAS (Percussive Arts Society)
Day of Percussion is right around the corner on March 24th. If you can make it
you won't want to miss Dom Famularo at 4 pm with special guest 13 year old Mike
DeAngelo from Charlotte followed by Mike Mangini. Mike is from Boston and did 2
world tours with Extreme ("More Than Words") after Paul Geary left the band.
Paul is a rock drummer, Mike is a virtuoso. In my opinion there are 3 drummers
alive today that are taking drumming to the next level, Virgil Donati from
Austrailia, Marco Minnemann from Germany, and Mike Mangini from the US. He is
presently a professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston, and tours with
Steve Vai, Mike Kennaly and was on that G5 live album (I think thats what it was
called!). Anyway, I'm trying to tell as many people about this as I can. AND,
he's playing my drumset that night, so I'm A LITTLE excited about that. But I
will see you guys soon, you play so close to home for me. Also, one more
question? - Scott who?