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| Hey John Sommers we met at Starbucks in Woodland Hills I gave your card to Matty at Baratto Guitars. Hope to see you again, if you want send me a email. All The Best To You, Rollin Ressegieu Wednesday 4/24/13 My email: kosmicbrz@gmail.com |
| Rollin Ressegieu
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kosmicbrz@gmail.com Winnetka, CA USA - Wednesday, April 24, 2013 |
| Hi guys! well long time no see. sorry about that! claire and i are desperate to make it back to Colorado to see you. i see the Silvertree is no more and my little bar has been transformed into something else! i want to tell you all that some of my happiest memories are of working in the conservatory and being priviliaged to hear you play all weekend. you are an inspiration and i count you among my closest friends. cash there is a postcard on its way to you as usual! the pictures are fantastic. i hope this find you well and one day soon we can meet up for a song and a margeritta (john!!) all the best and love jamie and claire |
| jamie garfield
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jamie_garfield@yahoo.com Newquay, UK - Monday, April 15, 2013 |
| Hi John - I just heard that you moved to the LA area. It's been way too long, let's get together when you have a chance and catch up! Cheers, Scott |
| Scott Hillman
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scotth@imtcorp.com Los Angeles, CA USA - Saturday, December 15, 2012 |
| Hi John, A friend from the early 70's in Aspen. I was Patti Rayburn when we met at the summer chair lift at Highlands, Casey being close to 3 and you playing 3 Blind Mice for her at the bottom of the lift you ran, practicing your fiddle. My sister recently died and "Annie's Song" played at her memorial, as she and her husband were such huge fans of John Denver, so I have been playing that song and some of his tunes since then and have thought of you, wondering how your life has evolved, thinking of you w/fond memories. I have been a massage therapist for 22 years here in Ashland,OR and decided to return to school to get my Masters in Mental Health Counseling degree in the fall of 2011, so will graduate in June 2013--I had no idea what I was getting into but now just have to get through it and get out and pay off all my student loans--just 2 more quarters! I just wanted to say hello and to thank you for entertaining Casey (now almost 43 with a 3 year old precious daughter, Parker) while I was typing a doctorate thesis andsimultaneously selling lift tickets that summer out of that little booth.. multitasking seemed so easy in those times! Wishing you the best, Kate (Patti) |
| Kate McKenzie
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katemckenz@gmail.com Ashland, OR USA - Saturday, December 15, 2012 |
| Hi John, Happy Thanksgiving 2012! I am doing all sorts of playing around on the computer today, as Mark and his daughter Caity are doing the cooking. Mark is another former Navy guy- he made it all the way through BUD/S, only to have his knee go out the day before graduation. So neat for me to see what a great life you are living, bringing enjoyment to so many people. Those of us lucky enough to be artistic our whole lives are indeed blessed. |
| Skip Hepburn
USA - Thursday, November 22, 2012 |
| What a treat to see you sing and especially play the Fiddle, Banjo, and Mandolin to the tunes of John Denver. It took the concert with Jim Curry in Big Bear to a new level, from great to grand. I very much enjoyed it as did my friends. It was great to talk with you after the concert also. Daphne |
| Daphne von Essen
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daphneve@cox.net Santa Barbara, CA USA - Monday, September 03, 2012 |
| Hi there, I wrote on here awhile back to let you guys know that my granddad John Yanko had died. Marj has been trying to keep in contact with Stephanie and i was hoping that someone would able to give me her email address so that they can email. Thanks Rachael |
| Rachael Stephenson
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rachael.j.stephenson@hotmail.co.nz Auckland, NZ - Monday, August 06, 2012 |
| Hi John and Stephanie - remember us? We are in LA staying with Daughter Kim and husband and also grandchildren. We have never caught up since Baltimore. Son Mark has moved from Baltimore to Florida. Would love to hear from you. Peter and Hazel Caldwell |
| Hazel Caldwell
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Hazelc@icon.co.za Durban, SA USA - Friday, July 13, 2012 |
| Amazing performance tonight with the Dave Leahy Band!!! Love every song!!! Thanks for a fun evening. |
| Diana & Kim Tursky
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Tbt8935@aol.com Beaumont, Ca USA - Sunday, May 20, 2012 |
| Hi John ~ You probably don't remember me. I used to work at Open Gate Assisted Living in Glenwood Springs. You and some of your buds came to play for our residents a few times while I was there. I was usually pretty busy while you guys were playing, but you can be sure I was listening and enjoying your tunes! I just wanted to let you know how impressed I was that you seemed to be such a nice guy. I don't miss Glenwood so much, but I definitely miss Carbondale. Hope to move back to that area again at some point. I have a friend, Jeff Pine, who does tributes to John Denver. You may or may not know him. (Also a really nice guy.) He has a tribute to John coming up in October in Aspen, as a matter of fact. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your music and knowing that you're a good guy. Thanks for the music and God bless. ~ Maryl =) |
| Maryl Sullivan
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yowza4@yahoo.com Broomfield, CO USA - Tuesday, March 27, 2012 |
| My girls and I loved the Slugger O'Toole concert in Folsom tonight. Thank you for talking to us after the show and especially for talking to my ten-year-old about her violin playing. I didn't have time to mention to you that when we lived in WA state my children attended Dick Scobee Elementary, named after the commander of the Challenger Space Shuttle. John Denver was kind enough to write a song for the students in honor of commander Scobee. Funny how we are all connected. :) I hope to see some of your amazing fiddle and banjo playing at the Slugger O'Toole Christmas Concert. Till then, safe travels. Teresa |
| Teresa
Folsom, CA USA - Sunday, March 11, 2012 |
| Hello John, It's sure glad to see your still pickin'. Hope all is well. love to touch base with you. Much success, Clyde Bobbi & Clyde Dennis Coats played drums with him in the 70's |
| Clyde Lucas
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cl51@clydelucas.com Burbank, Ca USA - Sunday, February 26, 2012 |
| Hello, John! My 18 year old son was just humming/singing a song you may remember -- a spiritual called "Jesus, Take Me Home". I was taken aback, since the only place he could possibly have heard it was from my singing it. And the only place I ever heard it was on the Liberty album I bought in about 1974 or 5, when the band was opening for Steve Martin. I saw you guys at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and was (along with my friends) blown away by the musicianship, the arrangements and the quality of your voices. I learned several of the songs off that album and have sung them to my wife and kids (and myself) many times since. I just wanted to reach out and let you know that your influence apparently transcended a generation. And if you have any idea where I can get Liberty songs online, well that would be even better! All the best, Josh |
| Josh Freeman
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jfreeman@freeassoc.com Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, February 06, 2012 |
| Hi John, I was so pleased to have had an opportunity to meet you in Las Vegas after the Jim Curry show which I had the greatest pleasure of hearing you perform. What a GREAT way to start my vacation. My good friends Harold and Cathy Simpson bought the ticket for me and I was so exhausted after the cross country trip that I almost didn't go, but BOY am I glad I did. Harold took a photo of you, me and his wife Cathy. I will tell him to send it to you. Again, it was such a pleasure to meet you and hear you sing some of your signature songs and I look forward to having a chance to see you again. |
| Angie Rodriguez
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Chama14@aol.com Baltimore, MD USA - Saturday, January 21, 2012 |
| hey John big hello, last night we went o the Silverton Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to see Jim Curry and we got the added bonus of seeing you. You mentioned that you have CD's but I don't see any here on your site. I really have a liken to the sound of your voice and would like to know how to get your CD. I'm trying to plan a trip to Newport Beach when your there to ask you but just in case that don't work out can you help me here? Thanks, George |
| George
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lvroadway@aol.com Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, January 08, 2012 |
| Hey John. Can you tell me where John Denver had his custom wide leather tooled guitar straps made. I LOVE some of the ones I've seen (there is one in particular he used in the Wildlife Concert). I asked Denny Brooks but he can't remember. Thanks in advance. Rich |
| Rich Anderson
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r_anderson54@comcast.net Colorado Springs, CO USA - Thursday, October 06, 2011 |
| Couldn't resist signing in....... Checked out Defiance Stringband as you suggested. Needless to say, I LOVED the music. Also stopped in at your website, and am properly impressed! It was a hoot learning so many of the details of your life during the past 50+ years. I'm PROUD to be able to say, "I knew you when...." So glad to have you "home" for a while. |
| Ann
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grandy13@att.net Corona, CA USA - Thursday, August 18, 2011 |
| Hi John . . . Not sure you remember at all, but we met on the front steps of First Baptist Church on a sunny Sunday morning in Aspen after I had preached there many years ago. Just wanted to know how blessed I was to meet you and hear a bit of your story. I was speaking recently in the Sangre de Cristos at a beautiful camp and they were playing some of your music and I felt the urge to shoot you a note to encourage you John . . . .you have brought joy to so many through your music. Thanks John. L |
| Larry
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Larry.Lindquist@denverseminary.edu Littleton, CO USA - Tuesday, August 09, 2011 |
| hey John it was so great seeing you yeasterday and haveing drinks at dennys i will send the pictures i promsised you as soon as i can love you :-) renee |
| renee
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countryrst@aol.com las vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, August 03, 2011 |
| Hello Stephanie & John, Just been browsing your website, it is great, just love the Defiance String Bands music just listened to them all. Hope you are both well and hope to hear from you soon. Cheers Lorraine & Brian Anderton |
| Lorraine Anderton
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lorrande@xtra.co.nz MOSGIEL, New Zealand - Tuesday, August 02, 2011 |
| Hi, John. So great meeting you at Rodeway Inn breakfast on Saturday morning! Hoping you all had a great gig that night. Will keep an eye on your schedule and hopefully catch your show some time here in Denver. FYI, Greg grew up in Glenwood but went to HS in Denver, as it turns out, so April likely won't know him. Lindsey :) |
| Lindsey Hanahan
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lindseynyc@juno.com Denver, CO USA - Monday, June 27, 2011 |
| Hey John, was wondering if you are still planning on going to the OLD TIME FIDDLER'S in Weiser Idaho this summer. If so, would love to have you drop by McCall. If you get a chance, e-mail me. Hope to see you. Marcia |
| marcia hietala
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larmarhietala@gmail.com mccall, idaho USA - Monday, June 06, 2011 |
| hey john how are you and stephine? i just wanted to check in with you i miss you all so much and hope to come out there in oct love and miss you renee |
| renee stevenson
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countryrst@aol.com Las Vegas, NV USA - Thursday, March 10, 2011 |
| Hi John and Stephanie, I was listening to the National Radio programme here in Auckland, New Zealand and heard an American reporter (?Jules or Giles) talking about support from all around the world for our earthquake disaster reflief. When I heard him say that a kiwi nurse living in Aspen Colorado was raising funds I was so exited as I was sure he would be talking about Stephanie. He went on to say that Stephanie (Robertson) had been to church and asked her friends for help with donations. As a North Islander we follow the news on TV just like you. It seems so surreal - happening in my own country but hard to believe when it doesn't seem to affect our day to day living up here in Auckland. Takes a while to sink in what really is happening. The help from other countries, particularly the rescue teams has been outstanding. We are an incredibly resourceful country but we can't do this on our own. Now that we've moved from the "rescue" to the "recovery of the dead" state and the funeral services have started it really starts to feel real. My family, friends and colleagues are all safe but in a small country with only about half a million people living in the affected area, all of us will know someone who is affected. In our country, to have your child die in an earthquake at only a few months old, or indeed anyone dying here from an earthquake, is beyond comprehension. To have a family member die while they are holidaying or studying in our beautiful country must be just as devasting for all our overseas friends. The destruction is horrible but the bricks and mortar can be replaced. At the moment the solidarity and national spirit is strong. Times like this brings "kiwis" together all around the world. Lots of people need our help. Aroha (Love) to you both. Bev Pownall |
| Bev Pownall
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gbpownall@xtra.co.nz Auckland, New Zealand - Thursday, March 03, 2011 |
| My uncle Kenny, who is only a couple of years older than me, went to a John Denver concert somewhere in the 1973/1974 timeframe and came home with a Liberty album. I remember two songs - Java Jive and Always Be With Him. I find myself humming those all the time! Is there any way to get these great songs on a CD or download them? Much appreciated... |
| Charles Carr
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c_carr@earthlink.net Cleveland, GA USA - Thursday, February 10, 2011 |
| John, you have always been one of my top favorite banjo players going back to the 1970's. I thought you always had a beautiful refreshing syle to your banjo. I think John Denver was fortunate to have met you when he did and to have you in the band. You guys will forever live on in all your recordings. Good luck with your band John and a nice 2011 to you and your family and friends. Charlie Kucharski. |
| Charlie Kucharski
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charlie@stveronica.org Cincinnati, Ohio USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2011 |
| Hey Mr. Sommers!Having been a John Denver fan all of my life, I am thrilled to hear of all of the tribute shows out there. Got to keep his music alive. I have a true appreciation for good musicians ~ I recently began playing bluegrass banjo~ and practically nothing in life is more fun to me!!What I would love is to be able to find some of those wonderful JD songs put into TAB for the banjo. I have searched and searched and have only managed to find Country Roads. Please please please ~ if you know where I can find more ~ let me know?? Keep on pickin' strummin' and enjoyin' life my friend! Peace! k |
| kelly haught
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kellyhaught2@yahoo.com marietta, oh USA - Wednesday, November 17, 2010 |
| Hi, I am John Yankos Grandaughter. I happened to google his name and found this website. I see that you and your wife visited NZ in 2004 and met him and my nana Marj. Umm... Im not sure if someone will have let you know but Grandad passed away last Monday 11th Oct 2010 in Napier. Funeral was held Sat 16th and it was a great celebration of a life well lived. Nana is doing well considering. Just thought you might like to know. Rachael. |
| Rachael Stephenson
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i_luv_my_c@hotmail.com Auckland, NZ - Monday, October 18, 2010 |
| John, What a great person you are! I can't thank you enough for your friendship and encouragement. It was such a pleasure playing music with you last night at The Arogonaut Farm along with the rest of the Last Minute Stringband. I am truly enjoying every minute of reading about your life and adventures. Sincerely, Bert Fonte |
| Bert Fonte
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rockymountainmusicman@gmail.com Dotsero, CO USA - Friday, October 01, 2010 |
| Thanks again John for the autographs and pictures from you and your new group on their CD! My son and I were leaving Aspen from our own John Denver memorial time and you all were playing in the airport on Monday September 27th. Your music when you were playing with John Denver inspired me to take up singing and guitar playing and now my son also plays and sings. I wish I could have stayed longer and shared with you just how much your's and JD's music have impacted my life and seen me through some lonely nights. I wish I could be there this October for all of the performances, but meeting you made it our visit a VERY special time! Please keep us informed of any new CD's you record. Thanks Brian |
| Brian Cray
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bcc28@juno.com Elkhart, Indiana USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2010 |
| Was surprised when I entered www.johnsommers.com and hit a site. Then to see bluegrass and banjo and such. And finally when I saw frequent mention of Baltimore, I have to ask if you could be kin. My Grandfather's Charles father (maybe Charles too) came from Baltimore area up through the Cumberland Gap area to Williamsport in central Pennsylvania, probably in the early 1900s. Family (Tommy Hafner for one) has talked about the family musicians down Baltimore way and how they play banjo, toot on the jug and even play the washboard. Just curious. |
| John Sommers (another one)
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john.sommers1@verizon.net Cogan Station, PA USA - Thursday, September 23, 2010 |
| Hi John and Stephanie - are we still friends...............? Think about you a lot and wonder what has been happening over the years. We will be in California and Florida during this October and November - leaving the US on the 3rd December and wonder if you will be anywhere close by. Would love to see you again and catch up with all the news. Peter and Hazel |
| Hazel Caldwell
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hazelc@icon.co.za Dirban, South Africa - Monday, September 20, 2010 |
| Dear Mr Sommers, I'm sorry to inform you that the music of "Thank god I'm a countryboy" is abused by a Neo-nazi female singer. The website where you can buy her CD is packed with neo-nazi music. To hear her song check the link below: http://www.unseremusik.de/audio/05%20-%20Annett%20-%20Thors%20Enkel.mp3 Sincerly, William Kersten |
| william kersten
The Netherlands - Wednesday, September 08, 2010 |
| John, I have always been a big fan. Have you ever thought of putting out a John Sommers 'how to' book, based on your mandolin style? |
| Roy-Thomas Erhard
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leatherhatscenario71@hotmail.com Reading, PA USA - Monday, August 02, 2010 |
| John, I used to sit in with you and Sandy Munro in Aspen from 1974-79, and my daughter called you her "favorite man." I also tuned your piano. Don't know if you'll remember me, but I'n thrilled to find you again. Hope all's well, and best regards. Mark |
| Mark Kreitzer
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mark@markkreitzer.com Minneapolis, MN USA - Sunday, August 01, 2010 |
| Jon.I asked a few of my biker friends to come up to no name. Promise after we get their we will turn off the bike's motors until we head for home. Looking forward to seeing you folks and listening to you play. See you all then......W 'WAGON WHEELS' |
| WILLIE
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williamzanko@comcast.net Carbondale , Co USA - Sunday, May 02, 2010 |
| John. After I left Bluebird Cafe tonight, I met this young lady who is a clasical violanist...She is fantastic. Can not make Bluebird next week, she is teaching violin in Denver. I gave her my card [naturally], I would like you to hear her perform. If its o.k. with you..............Willie |
| WILLIE
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williamzanko@comcast.net carbondale, co USA - Friday, April 23, 2010 |
| John Heard you are not at the Silvertree anymore with Twirp and group. Wish you could make just one appearance again while the "Boys are Back" group are there from March 6-13. Best wishes JR |
| Jim Richards
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jr1934@aol.com Houston, Tx USA - Thursday, March 04, 2010 |
| Just had to drop a note to see if you knew about this video I just found: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c05opT2T36I It's Thank God I'm a Country Boy done in Hebrew. Thanks for all of the great music! |
| Debbie
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debdabs2002@yahoo.com Omaha, Ne USA - Monday, February 15, 2010 |
| I will miss seeing(and hearing)you guys this year. The pathology meeting I usually attend is next week, but I am unable to make it this time. Will especially miss sitting in on St. Anne's Reel. Best regards, jim |
| Jim Bootle
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jbootle@msn.com Atlanta, GA USA - Wednesday, February 03, 2010 |
| Hi John I just wanted to say how much I am enjoying your Album "Heart of the Rockies" I must say my favourites are , "Hi Dad in the Mornin" and "Snowmass" by Twirp . This really brings back memmories of our wonderfull visits to the Silvertree Hotel in Snowmass . Gina and I hope to get back very soon . Keep fit Kind Regards Jamie Stanistreet Sydney Australia |
| Jamie Stanistreet
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jamie.stanistreet@medtronic.com Sydney, NSW Australia - Tuesday, February 02, 2010 |
| John, I wanted to tell you that Erma Deutchendorf passed away last Sunday at the age of 87 - I was looking for your email to send the Obit to you. I would leave my email above but I do not like to have email addresses available openly on the internet (either). I have emailed a copy of the OBIT to Mack & Rachel B, Chris N, Pete H, Bill D and Denny B. It was in the Denver Post today (21 Jan 10). Hope you are well - heard that you had some health problems recently - last saw you in Oct 08 at your favorite little breakfast place on Main in Aspen. JEB |
| Jim Bernier
Evergreen, CO USA - Thursday, January 21, 2010 |
| I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all people here a Merry Christmas & a healthy and happy New Year. May the best come to you all! Regards Olaf |
| Olaf
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olaf.nelis@gmx.de Germany - Tuesday, December 22, 2009 |
| It is so good to see you going strong, John! I was fortunate enough to get to hear the Bluegrass Salad Boys a lot in the mid seventies as I was a waitress at Don Giovanni's, where they played every Sunday night. If I wasn't waiting tables, they let me sit in with them on the spoons! Those were some really fun times. What a great music scene to get to witness. I was even there when JD came in to jam with the Salad Boys--unforgettable experience. Thanks for the memories!! |
| Debi Jacobs
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djpurves@charter.net Sugar Grove, NC USA - Monday, December 14, 2009 |
| Greetings from Holand where Dianne @ I are now with her Fam. Bryan |
| Bryan Murphy
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gr8murph@hotmail.com Ft Lauderdale, Fl USA - Friday, December 04, 2009 |
| Hello John, I´m not sure if I should place this comment here in your guestbook. But you should know that at last in the late 1970th John Denver animated me to learn Acoustic-Guitar, and you are to be "blamed" that I get the strong wish to learn the 5-String-Banjo-Playing, cause I always regard & respect you as a real great musician. So I decide to write this little piece of message here into this page :) With your great experience in Country-Folk-Western-Music I have the hope that perhaps you can give me a small advice how to find somebody trustable (even preferably in Germany?) who could be interested in producing and marketing my own written songs. I recorded them in my little homestudio and already put them into youtube as uncommercial videofiles (the quality could be better, but the compression of the files unfortunately made it worser). Here are Links to find some of these songs: 1. Green Mountain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vLUSEonkBg; 2. Dancing with the Ingalls: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjqOrXy0Dtk 3. Ghost Town Creek: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2juUjHLXpz0 4. I´ve believed in life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcwiStWWL-U 5. James Younger Gang: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDCQ2_jZ1PQ 6. Outlaws: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUaPEFun8Cw 7. Riding Westwards: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6M2YfIOtf90 I really hope it´s ok and you are not angry about my booking. But if you are please delete this completely notice here again. I wish to you that you still have a healthy and long life and that you could go on making wonderful music for all of us :) With regards Olaf |
| Olaf
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olaf.nelis@gmx.de Germany - Thursday, November 26, 2009 |
| Hi John, I saw you and the band during the art show in Redstone. It was great show other than the two drinking dancers that almost fell into the band. My sister lives in Redstone and I was visiting from Minnesota. I read your bio; did you know the moose head from the Blue Moose saloon is hanging in Tiffany's antique shop in Redstone? I wish I could move to Colorado, it's amazing. Hope to see you and the band next year! |
| Terry Cassem
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tcassem@hotmail.com Champlin, MN USA - Tuesday, October 20, 2009 |
| We have been listening spellbound to 'Heart of the Rockies' since playing at an Irish session with Twirp. Keep up the Celtic vibe lads! Twirp sounds as good live as on CD. |
| Jessie and Conor Anthony
Cork, Ireland - Wednesday, September 30, 2009 |
| Happy Birthday amigo! |
| Don Kaufman
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donkaufman@glenwoodattorney.com Glenwood Springs, CO USA - Wednesday, September 16, 2009 |
| Dear John....no it is not that type of letter! Just wanted to add my two cents to your wonderful fan base. What others may not know about you, is what I want to share. John is one of the kindest, sweet, modest people I have ever met. He is a true musical talent and you can feel his love of music when he plays. Thank you for being a friend, peace, Molly B. |
| Molly Bedell
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mollybee25@gmail.com Aspen, CO USA - Saturday, September 12, 2009 |
| Hi John, I was at the John Denver Tribute concert at Red Rocks on Saturday night with my sons. It was their first Red Rocks experience and it was incredible. I've never seen Red Rocks so packed! My first Red Rocks concert was 35 years ago, 1974, John Denver. I was two and I remember sitting near the top of the ampitheater, in the dark, watching the band on stage way down below and the lights of Denver come on beyond the stage. I grew up with this music and it means so much to me. Thank you. I sure hope you all play Red Rocks again next summer because I've told everyone how wonderful the concert was and how they need to see it next year! Take care, Julie |
| Julie Dunbar
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julie_dunbar@msn.com Erie, CO USA - Monday, June 29, 2009 |
| John, did you ever learn Jerusalem Ridge? We're really happy here in Crawford, but miss all the music in Aspen. Glad to hear you're still rockin. |
| Beth Keenan & John Ware
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eak5646@skybeam.com Crawford, Co USA - Monday, June 22, 2009 |
| Hello John, I can not tell you how much your music has brightened the lives of me and my wife. I would love to see you do something with Steve Martin or Bela Fleck. Your rendition of "Pickin' The Sun Down" is still one of my favorite Banjo pieces and "In The Grand Way" is still one of my favorite songs. I have just spent a couple of days learning it. Best wishes, Paul |
| Paul Tooley
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paul@tooley.com Boonsboro, MD USA - Friday, June 12, 2009 |
| John, Just wondering if you recall being stationed in Pensacola, FL with Sandy Munro. You both played music with my dad V.R., and my Uncle Floyd. My dad, V.R., played mandolin and my uncle played acoutic rhythm guitar. If you have a chance, please reply to my email. Thanks, Janice |
| Janice
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jackotis@bellsouth.net fleming island, fl USA - Wednesday, May 20, 2009 |
| Hi John and Stephanie, Hoping for an email response re our proposed visit. Bev & Geoff |
| Bev
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gbpownall@xtra.co.nz Auckland, New zeland - Sunday, April 26, 2009 |
| I saw the picture of Mike Merchant in your photo gallery. I went to high school with him and we've been trying to find him for years. Could you please pass my info on to him if you have a way to reach him? We would love to see him. |
| Judy Kirkland
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judygtex@yahoo.com Corpus Christi, TX USA - Saturday, April 04, 2009 |
| Hi John, I recently googled Jan- We've been out of touch for 30 years or so- will soon talk on the phone. BOY OH BOY- So many great memories of the Liberty days for me. I'm out here living among the real cowboys and ranchers and getting to understand them alot better- it is a very gratifying experience, after doing my bead and leatherwork all these years, it being Western in style-to now learn the real nitty gritty of their lives. I find that they have a wonderful sweetness inside. I found you by following links- Jan, J.D., Bobby Mason- to you. Great to see your pictures and to see that you are doing so well. I will be listening to you at the Maybell Library soon- I've always thought that you were the best fiddle player I ever heard. Fond memories, Skip |
| Skip Hepburn
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ehepburn@earthlink Maybell, CO USA - Sunday, March 01, 2009 |
| Hi John, We hope you are all well. We are enjoying our CD "Heart of the Rockies" and Chad has most of it memorized. He really likes "Mind Your Own Business". If all things work out, Chad will be attending a week of camp at "Challenge Aspen". Mack and Rachel volunteered at the music and arts week last year and feel it would be a great experience for Chad. We will be in your area from July 18th until at least the 26th. We are hoping there will be opportunities to hear you all sing as well as visit. This is a huge adventure for us! Please keep us posted about your schedule. Greet Stephanie, Twerp, Cash, Randy and anyone else!! Affectionately, Vickie and Chad |
| Vickie and Chad DeVilbiss
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vid@comcast.net Annapolis, MD USA - Tuesday, February 10, 2009 |
| Hi John! We'll never forget our week in Snowmass and being entertained by you guys in the Silvertree is one of those memories that will always bring a smile to our faces. It was great meeting you. We'll be back someday and we sure hope you guys will be there! Wouldn't be the same without you! |
| Mike & Liz
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mike@mlaird.com Rapid City, SD USA - Sunday, February 01, 2009 |
| John, Is Liberty still together? Is there somewhere to get a CD of there 1975 Liberty albumn? Thanks! Sharon Sparks Dayton, OH |
| Sharon Sparks
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sharonsuesparks@hotmail.com Dayton, OH USA - Thursday, January 29, 2009 |
| Just wanted you to know how much fun the Arkansas girls had listening to you last weekend - all three afternoons! You all are great - is is fun to listen AND watch you play - don't see how you do it! Hope to hear you several more times this season! Take care, Mary Whipple |
| Mary Whipple
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marywhip@swbell.net Arkadelphia, AR USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
| Listening to you guys was the highlight of our visit to Snowmass! I've been listening to your cd since I've been home and it keeps the memories alive! Thank you for the joy you bring to so many of us! I hope to see you all again, soon! Kim |
| Kim Tatman
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tatmans@suddenlink.net Arkadelphia, AR USA - Wednesday, January 28, 2009 |
| John, Someone caught a glimpse of your beautiful website, thank you for the by-line. I hope you are doing well, it has been awhile since we have run across one another. Keep the smile and the soulful music going/coming. So many endearing memories..from 38 years. Had to be out of town for family biz, and am always homesick especially when I hear homespun music. Merry Christmas. You make so many people happy. Take care of the mountains until i get back homeI Hope this finds your family well and brings you a smile. |
| Casey
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pacificsan@earthlink.net Aspen, Co. USA - Friday, December 05, 2008 |
| Hey John, Long time no see, hope all is well. Hoping you'll be performing in NC soon. We'll have to get together for another Wiffle Ball tournament, it's been to long. Keep in touch. Tim |
| Tim Apple
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tapple13@msn.com Charlotte, NC USA - Thursday, December 04, 2008 |
| Hi John--If your memory stretches back this far, I was one of the juvenile delinquent kids who came up on the stage in Snowmass every weekend and did the handjive :-) Please shoot me an email if you get a chance and I'll send a picture. Whatever became of Cash?? |
| Lindsay Schumacher
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lindsayschu2@yahoo.com boulder, co USA - Monday, November 24, 2008 |
| Grate to see you in Aspen sorry we never had a chance to see Stef. Dianne and I had a grate time at the Snow Queen Bed and Breakfast we had a full house at the Wheeler on Sunday and we had a fun time playing with Randy and the rest of the guys. We will be coming back to Breckenridge for a Christmas show and that will be fun. Keep on pickin' and (Thank God Your Still A Country Boy) we love ya Bryan and Dianne Murphy |
| Bryan (bluesharp) Murphy
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gr8murph@hotmail.com Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA - Monday, October 27, 2008 |
| Hi there John... it was great seeing you again at the Wheeler last weekend! I need to get your email address to send you a link to all the photos we shot at the 11th John Denver Tribute. I know Rusty missed visiting with you but I'm sure you guys can hook up (i gave you his email address) Anyway email me so I can get this photo page link to you! Judson |
| Judson Crossland
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judson@aclphoto.com CO Springs , CO USA - Wednesday, October 15, 2008 |
| John, Hope to see you at the Wheeler and the Crystal Palace on the 11th at the JD Memorial Concert. It's always a pleasure to talk with you. Bringing my Daughter, Audrey, from N. Carolina (I first met you at a concert in Troy, NC at Mack Bailey's High School along with Mack and Bill D.) |
| Jim Bernier
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jeb@jebsys.com Evergreen, CO USA - Sunday, September 28, 2008 |
| I had a friend (Jerry Mitchell) who saw you all and told me never miss a chance. Being a musician myself I hope you get to Oregon! Dale Duke http://www.freewebs.com/henrydaleduke/ |
| Dale Duke
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daleduke1@hotmail.com Albany, OR USA - Thursday, September 25, 2008 |
| Hey John and Stephanie I can't wait to see you this year in Maryland and then a week later in Colorado. Zane |
| Zane
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riderzane@comcast.net USA - Thursday, July 10, 2008 |
| John: Molly and I love the "Heart of the Rockies" CD! It arrived just before my birthday, and I consider this a great gift. There are great songs on this CD that we had not heard before. We look forward to hearing them live next winter in Snowmass! Best wishes to Twirp, Cash, and Randy. (Tell Twirp to keep writing, too! We need more of his songs.) John and Molly Kerman |
| John Kerman
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jkerman@fuse.net Fort Mitchell, KY USA - Monday, June 16, 2008 |
| hey, Johnnie Sommers... The new CD, "Heart of the Rockies", is wonderful! Kudos to all you guys!! You and Twirp and Cash and Randy have distilled that sweet Rocky Mountain feeling, and poured the musical elixir right into the CD. I'm just drinking it in. Lookin' forward to seeing you late summer or fall. |
| jim clare
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jimclare@rochester.rr.com canandaigua, ny USA - Friday, June 13, 2008 |
| Hi John. I love your new "Heart of the Rockies" CD! It's wonderful and so enjoyable to listen to. I listen to it on my way to work every morning and it puts me in a great mood for the rest of the day. Thanks so much! Ann & Honey www.just-be-u.com www.methetree.com |
| Ann Louise Ramsey
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ann@just-be-u.com New Castle, CO USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2008 |
| John, All of our thoughts are in Grand Junction, today. We all know great things will happen. You rocked last night at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs with the Last Minute String Band. (www.lastminutestringband.com) It is an honor to have the opportunity to play with such an amazing talent. Don Kaufman, www.coloradoattorney.com |
| Donald J. Kaufman, Esq.
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kaufman@coloradoattorney.com Glenwood Springs, Colorado USA - Friday, February 01, 2008 |
| Hi There John and Stephanie, Yes, finally 'THE CD' is being released! I can't wait to get mine. Hope you are all well...we are! Helle and John p.s. You could stop sending us those 'Colorado Lows' anytime now ....what a winter we have had so far.....I know, it's Canada, eh? I have to learn to deal with it. Cheers! |
| Helle and John
Elora, Ont Canada - Thursday, January 24, 2008 |
| John: Got home to NJ yesterday (1/13/08) with the sounds of bluegrass still ringing in our memory. What a treat to hear Heart of the Rockies over the weekend--twice!! on Friday and Saturday. (I've loved "...country boy" all of my life but never knew who wrote it!! The addition of your guest performers made it even more memorable--the harmonica virtuosity was awesome. Keep us in mind when you get your CD in hand. With best wishes: Alan and Jerry |
| Alan English
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alanenglish@comcast.net Summit, NJ USA - Monday, January 14, 2008 |
| Hello John & Stephanie Just keeping up with your news on the website, enjoyed your visit to NZ earlier in the year. Great website. Cheers |
| Lorraine Anderton
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lorrande@xtra.co.nz Dunedin, New Zealand - Wednesday, October 24, 2007 |
| Hello John, first I like to excuse my worse "School-English", but I hope, you will understand ;) In the end of the 70th (when I was a young boy of 17) I became a great John Denver-Fan like so many other people at that time. I played Guitar and we all love to sing his songs at every nice romantic party. But one day I get this album called "Back home again"... I loved all the songs on it, they all were so great ones! But one song became my favourite till today. And this song is "Matthew". I loved the song because of the music in it... the music set by the 5-string-banjo. And then I wanted to know, which guy made this fabulous settings and tunes with the banjo - and wrote with it song-history in small 3:41 minutes. Today I know, who it was (thank God, there´s the internet ;)) - and I tell you something, John: You are the reason for that I learned to play 5-String-Banjo...which I love today! And all cause of that great song - ABSOLUTELY GREAT SONG!:) And at last I just have one little question or request. Is it possible to get the real notation of what you virtously played on banjo in Matthew? If not, don´t bother - it´s all ok ;) So thank you one more time for your wonderful tune-ideas that made this song to what he really is: perfect! Best wishes from Germany, Olaf |
| Olaf Nelis
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olaf.nelis@gmx.de Mönchengladbach, Germany - Thursday, October 04, 2007 |
| Hello John It is good to see how your life has gone. I will always remember the dinner for Dick Kniss when we had the priviledge of dining with you. At the time you were playing with John Denver. I have known Dick since Paris 1965.Anyway, I am wishing you well. As you can see- my name has changed but I still follow what you are doing. Wishing you happiness. Tracey |
| Tracey Wilson
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trawil@comcast.net Kirkland, WA USA - Thursday, September 27, 2007 |
| A VOICE FROM YOUR VS-28 DAYS Hey John, Elaine and I were talking to Pat and Tom Speelman a while back and we mentioned we saw you being interviewed on a recent Public Television special on John Denver. WOW, were we excited! Tom came back with your web page. Great to see you are doing so well! How about Happy and Cash? How are they? How can we get in touch? Cheers...Dale Couch |
| Dale & Elaine Couch
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dalemcouch@hotmail.com Wannanup, WA Australia - Sunday, September 16, 2007 |
| Hi John, Don't know whether you will have time in your busy schedule. Been a John Denver fan since I can't remember. One of my favourites albums is " An Evening with John Denver". Playing with the man must have been quite an experience. As I understand the show was recorded by ABC Television and won an Emmy Award in 1975. I know of a lot of people that would "die" for a copy of the show. Was it ever release to the public? if not, I can guarantee that lots of John Denver fans worlwide would readily buy it if it was ever released on DVD. Perhaps through your connections you could find out and make lots of people happy. I know John would want this, specially to mark the 10th anniversary of his departure. I guess I would rather be in Colorado watching you and the others remembering John this October. I am originally from Spain, I saw some pictures of members of John Denver Fan Club in Spain meeting with you in Aspen. I have just joined the "Friends of John Denver Club" in the UK. I am hoping to sing and play some of John's songs on a "John Denver Day" in December. I will play Thank God I'm a Country Boy" Fancy joining in on the fiddle? Anyway take good care of yourself and God Bless Joe |
| Joe Valdes
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joe.valdes@tiscali.co.uk London, United Kingdon - Thursday, September 06, 2007 |
| Hey Brother John. Howdy buddy. Its been a long time. I hope all is well. I was talking to Paul siese And i said i am gonna drop a line and say hello. John I sure have great memories of us playing at Pauls Saloon in San Francisco. I understand that your still picken and a grinnin these days. I got to give a call to Bob Lurance soon. I sure havent been doing that well these days. I had some bad surgery in the past. But i am doing the best that i can do. I just bought a Telecaster having fun with it. And still pick up the manolin and fiddle from time to time. John forgive me on my typing. The Meds get to me. Sure be good to hear from you. Take care my friend Brother Bert. |
| Bert Johnson
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bertszone@yahoo.com Marysville, CA USA - Thursday, August 09, 2007 |
| John and Twirp...Do you know the name of the Ohio State drummer guy who plays the Silvertree buffet drawer on the Battle of New Orleans each and every year at the Silvertree? I would like to contact him. Looking forward to 2008 for the "Big Burn Boys are Back" ski season in March. I think its our 30th year. Chip and Dale say Hi. Hope Dee can be with us next year. Regards JR from Houston |
| JR
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jr1934@aol.com Houston, Tx USA - Sunday, July 22, 2007 |
| Hi John! It was great to see you at the Battle of the Bands in Basalt....It sure is exciting to be back in the Roaring Fork Valley and looking forward to lots of great local live music! One of my best memories is sitting on the stairs with you in Lisa's basement apartment, playing guitar and learning a Dan Fogelberg song. It must have been 2 a.m. before we realized everyone else had left! |
| Doug Child
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dougchild@gmail.com Snowmass, CO USA - Sunday, July 08, 2007 |
| John, Amazing! You rocked Glenwood Again. It is such a blessing to have you as a part of our community. We would love to jam with you if at all possible. Summit Canyon Rocked. -Don www.coloradoattorney.com |
| Donald J. Kaufman
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kaufman@coloradoattorney.com Glenwood Springs, CO USA - Thursday, July 05, 2007 |
| Hi John my Dad Fats Johnson always spoke of you fondly as one of the pickers he ever knew. May he rest in peace. Don Amerman-a county boy... |
| Don Amerman
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don.amerman@ci.corona.ca.us Wildomar, CA USA - Wednesday, June 27, 2007 |
| John, Thanks for the CD and music for the old-time tunes. We're all settled in Sonora now. I play in a ukulele-led old-timey band (!)called Blue Shoes, plus I'm trying to put together a swing band. Come out and visit some time. Rick Barlow |
| Rick Barlow
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barlowr@gmail.com Sonora, CA USA - Wednesday, May 09, 2007 |
| I really liked playing them. My mom and dad were happy too. That was nice. I am glad we are friends. I am excited that you are going to do MTR's concert again. Will you come ride with me and Zane? I hope so Jumping Johnny. Love, Chad |
| Chad DeVilbiss
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vid@comcast.net Annapolis, MD USA - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
| Hi John, We came to Snowmass for the skiing (Mar. 7-14, 2007) and it was great but the highlight of our trip was finding and enjoying The Heart of the Rockies (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) and then listening to the wonderful Celtic sounds on Tuesday at the Double Dog. Thank you for your gracious welcome each time we saw you and for the wonderful gift of music that you give everyone. Looking forward to our next visit and enjoying you all again! Sincere best wishes to all of you from Neil, Linda and Jack |
| Linda Cutler
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nlcut@sympatico.ca Minden, ON Canada - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
| Hi John & Stephaine this is CactusChad once again Thank you for the 2 disc of the slide show and the photos eagles on horse fun with me and zane |
| Chad Devilbiss
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Vid@comcast.net Annapolis, MD USA - Wednesday, March 21, 2007 |
| Just sat on the rocking chair you gave me for my birthday years ago. Caught John Denver on KCET and enjoyed your interview. How ya do'n? |
| Katie from California
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avrilfielding@msn.com Manhattan Beach, CA, CA USA - Wednesday, March 14, 2007 |
| Hi big guy Dianne and I and Jammie and Niel are going to see Mack on St Patricks day here in Ft. Lauderdale with the Limliters.It will be nice to see him agan . say hello to the wife and we all miss you. Capt.Bryan(Blues Harp)Murphy |
| Capt.Bryan Murphy
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gr8murph@hotmail.com Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA - Tuesday, March 13, 2007 |
| John, just got to reminiscing the other day about the music scene in Aspen in the mid 70's, and am so glad to see you and Cash together after all this time. I still stay in touch with other members of the Randy Botanical Band...of course, Steve is still in Aspen, Lee is here in Denver and Jim is in Connecticut. We are all still involved, in one way or another, in music. My studio keeps me pretty busy. Really just wanted to say hello and great to hear you! Thanks Price Berryman |
| Price Berryman
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priceguitar@hotmail.com Centennial, CO USA - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 |
| Hey John ~ Want to thank you and Steph for the photo/card you sent. Gosh, you two look absolutely GREAT! How can you look younger than when I last saw you? Truly you do! I don't have your most recent email addy so am sending my note here on your site.......which, by the way, is always wonderful and I travel in my heart where you go, via your photos. My favorite "trio"...you all look wonderful. God bless you and your continuing John's music. Remember, you each were a part of John becoming who he was. I shall always look at John and you folks as one huge, talented picture of Love......for our Mother and for people everywhere. Abundant blessings to all in 2007 Peace.....beyond all fear BJ |
| BJ
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bjh3@cdc.gov Cincinnati, OH USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2007 |
| Hi John! Found you on a GOOGLE several months ago and it inspired me to dig out my old slides from the winter of '70-71. Took me a while to find and process them and I will leave LINKS to said photos at the end. I don't remember all of the names; but there was 'Froggy', Jimmy, Neal and the gang at Aspen Highlands. That was a pretty special and exciting season; what with John Denver showing up and The Nitty, Gritty Dirt Band and all. My story is similar to yours, except I didn't have the talent to make it in the mountains. Naval Aviator, just off Active Duty, looking for an airline job in a Nixon 'wage & price control' world. My original job with UAL in DEN was withdrawn and the 450 guys furloughed didn't get hired back until '78. I gravitated to San Diego when the snow melted in '71 and joined the Reserves, from which I retired 22 years later. Interviewed with PSA, AirCal, Continental & Western between '72 & '75 . .and was lucky enough to have a 'contact' in my Reserve squadron who knew the President of Federal Express. I got my Falcon Type Rating in the summer of '75, went back to San Diego and took a job as a part time Courier. That gave the 'in' needed and I was hired as the 200th pilot at what became FedEx. I remember riding a chair up with you on one of the last ski runs before the snow melted and you told me you had taken a summer job at the top of the ski lift so you could practice picking the banjo. That obviously worked out for you . Maybe you remember some of these folks?: http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/aspenbargang.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/drewnaspenbabes.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/jimmynneil.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/johnsommers71.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/highlandsgang.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/highlandsgang2.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/highlandsgang3.jpg, http://www.farm-boy-navy-pilot-airline-captain.com/highlandsgang4.jpg |
| Captain Drew Johnson, USNR-Ret
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captain_drew@sbcglobal.net Rancho Santa Fe, CA USA - Tuesday, January 02, 2007 |
