The Bobs Guestbook

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December 1996

i think you are amazing! my friends and i sing together much like you, and we all adore you. we want to be the next bobs, or maybe the freds. we'll see.
vanessa r. carr (psu12055@irn.pdx.edu)
portland, or usa - Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 14:39:07 (PST)
Come back to Chicago soon!
Joy & Kevin Wade (jwade@lfelem.lfc.edu)
Arlington Heights, IL USA - Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 13:45:02 (PST)
I love the Bobs! I have all their albums (AFAIK).
Andrew Mutchler (kturtle@intergate.com)
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at 01:22:58 (PST)
Come on over the water to Asia!! We would love to see you in our home town.
Ed and Jean Krueger-Travis (jkt@webquest.com)
Manila, Philippines - Monday, December 30, 1996 at 10:09:46 (PST)
I would be wonderful to see the Bobs again. As a recent transplant to the eastern Midwest I was saddened to see that there are no proposed Bob tour dates our way. Judging from the comments from others in the MI-OH area, there is enough demand... any chance?
Shaw Mumford (shaw.mumford@ey.com)
Clevaland, OH - Monday, December 30, 1996 at 08:35:00 (PST)
Happy New Year !! I look forward to the next time you are in Portland. I missed the November show, but I have seen you several other times. Good luck with the new addition. Best Holiday wishes, and remember "The sex life of a fish is nothing to brag about."
Steve Sitton (les@teleport.com)
Portland, OR USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 23:45:01 (PST)
Any chance of ever getting together with Todd Rundgren and making music together? Or at least performintg some of his music. It might be a great combination. TRi is out there about as far as you guys are. Good luck to Janie Bob in all her new ventures and thanks for helping out the Third Street Kids last year here in Tucson.
Dean Bell and Sandra Hansen (deanbell@AOL.com)
Tucson, Az USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 20:47:33 (PST)
Any chance of ever getting together with Todd Rundgren and making music together? Or at least performintg some of his music. It might be a great combination. TRi is out there about as far as you guys are. Good luck to Janie Bob in all her new ventures and thanks for helping out the Third Street Kids last year here in Tucson. RRrr
Dean Bell and Sandra Hansen (deanbell@AOL.com)
Tucson, Az USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 20:45:52 (PST)
Hey guys, Caught your show in Irvine on Nov. 29th, just wanted you all, and Joe especially, that I LOVED "All I Want for Christmas." I bought the album and played it for all my friends, some of which didn't like some of your stuff I showed them before, and they loved it too. Way to go on this new Christmas Classic. See ya at the Roger B. Moore theater (Orange Coast College) in April, hey, I go to OCC!
Micah Wilson (mlwilson@hbuhsd.k12.ca.us)
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 16:42:42 (PST)
Hey guys, Caught your show in Irvine on Nov. 29th, just wanted you all, and Joe especially, that I LOVED "All I Want for Christmas." I bought the album and played it for all my friends, some of which didn't like some of your stuff I showed them before, and they loved it too. Way to go on this new Christmas Classic. See ya at the Roger B. Moore theater (Orange Coast College) in April, hey, I go to OCC!
Micah Wilson (mlwilson@hbuhsd.k12.ca.us)
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 16:42:31 (PST)
Hey guys, Caught your show in Irvine on Nov. 29th, just wanted you all, and Joe especially, that I LOVED "All I Want for Christmas." I bought the album and played it for all my friends, some of which didn't like some of your stuff I showed them before, and they loved it too. Way to go on this new Christmas Classic. See ya at the Roger B. Moore theater (Orange Coast College) in April, hey, I go to OCC!
Micah Wilson (mlwilson@hbuhsd.k12.ca.us)
Huntington Beach, CA USA - Sunday, December 29, 1996 at 16:41:59 (PST)
As a transplanted San Franciscan, I miss my BOB's LIVE. Coming to Detroit soon?
Kristin Knudson Harris (kkh@ecunet.org)
Dearborn Heights, MI USA - Friday, December 27, 1996 at 22:39:57 (PST)
Go bobs!
Donald D. Urbanic (don.urbanic@smed.com)
West Chester, PA U.S.A. - Friday, December 27, 1996 at 15:58:53 (PST)
Would you consider doing a show in Kalamazoo? We've got a great theater downtown! And I have a BUNCH of friends who would love to see you. One of them is a DJ at the local alternative station, WNTX. I also need to know where I can get your cds. Thanx -- Sam
Sam Clark (unqabear@net-link.net)
Kalamazoo, MI USA - Friday, December 27, 1996 at 13:54:17 (PST)
We saw you folks sing at the Cedar Theater in Mpls (twice), and Jacq saw you at the Northrup too. Thanks for the great music and see ya in Red Wing in January (dress warm!). Hey, what's Gunther up to these days? And, we're having one of those marital disputes: do you drive or do you fly to your gigs? Thanks for entertaining us so delightfully!! Jacq and Andy
Jacqueline Venchi and Andy Scholl (ascholl@aol.com)
St. Paul, MN USA - Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 18:00:41 (PST)
We saw you folks sing at the Cedar Theater in Mpls (twice), and Jacq saw you at the Northrup too. Thanks for the great music and see ya in Red Wing in January (dress warm!). Hey, what's Gunther up to these days? And, we're having one of those marital disputes: do you drive or do you fly to your gigs? Thanks for entertaining us so delightfully!! Jacq and Andy
Jacqueline Venchi and Andy Scholl (ascholl@aol.com)
St. Paul, MN USA - Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 18:00:23 (PST)
I saw you perform with ISO at the Joyce two or three years ago. It was one of the best shows I have seen in my life (and as an actor I see a few). I would love to see the two groups again, any upcoming dates in NY or Philly, or Jersey?
Jeff Davis (Zendancin@aol.com)
- Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 16:41:54 (PST)
I love you guys.You are my favorite group. I was really sad to hear of Janies departure from the group.
Daniel Markwith (Numalto@Aol.com)
Rio Dell , CA USA - Thursday, December 26, 1996 at 09:51:21 (PST)
We are all on tenterhooks waiting for the announcement of the new BOB!! When shall we hear?? Also, perhaps a couple of years from now, could Janie and Gunnar be persuaded to collaborate in a reunion CD, just this once?? Caught you in Peoria, Fall 1996- THANK YOU for visiting that little town!! Don and friends.
Don Bowers (Frogsbah@misslink.net)
Galesburg, IL USA - Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 22:01:33 (PST)
I am also an a capella singer. I belong to a 34-man singing group from Louisville KY called the Louisville Times Chorus. We are going to be competing at the SPEBSQSA International Competition in Indianapolis in July. My former boss at Purdue where I attended college was a BIG Bobs fan. vic
vic lovejoy (vlovejoy@hsonline.net)
seymour, IN USA - Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 15:43:23 (PST)
Little REd Riding Hood is one of the best songs ever! Keep singin' the tunes...
Curt Hopmann (Phantom862@aol.com)
Eden Prairie, MN USA - Wednesday, December 25, 1996 at 15:40:15 (PST)
Love your latest santa cd. Weird, but cool!
Al Fisk (Altonfisk@aol.com)
Rocheseter Hills, MI Mine - Tuesday, December 24, 1996 at 14:35:21 (PST)
Hi there! No regular traveler, just bypassing this exeptionally glittering homepage. yeea Have nothing to say than im killing myself by this fucking ciggaretts DONT SMOKE !!
Pontus Blender (*****************************************)
Stockholm, ** Sweden - Monday, December 23, 1996 at 15:11:54 (PST)
Comments? You want comments? Sheesh, if I knew there was gonna be a test I would have studied for this...
Clay S. Conrad (Weaselaw@aol.com)
Austin, TX 78745 - Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 23:09:22 (PST)
Comments? You want comments? Sheesh, if I knew there was gonna be a test I would have studied for this...
Clay S. Conrad (Weaselaw@aol.com)
Austin, TX 78745 - Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 23:09:17 (PST)
Saw the Barclay Theatre show. Wonderful. Although, the row of elderly ladies in front of us barely moved a muscle. Why were they there displacing precious seats that true Bobs fans would have paid dearly for?
Randy Tobin (theta_data@earthlink.net)
Burbank, CA US - Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 13:03:14 (PST)
hi! td'd your show in steamboat, co (gotta love the cokes in craig) in '93(?), & loved your concert here in portland! thanks for singing, dudes. ps - looking for a recording of "sign my snarling doggy", any hope for me?
Jennifer Raynak (raynakj@aol.com)
portland, or usa - Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 00:39:25 (PST)
I'm glad I finally found this thing! I'm looking for when the BOBS will be at Harford Community College in Bel Air, MD.
Wayne H. Perry (wperry@netgsi.com)
Bel Air, Mm - Friday, December 20, 1996 at 22:17:54 (PST)
When are you coming to Chicago???? Are you still with ISO?
Mary Bart (bart309)
LaGrange, Il USA - Friday, December 20, 1996 at 15:59:50 (PST)
what happened to Janie??????
steve bowditch (bowditch@michiana.org)
south bend, in usa - Friday, December 20, 1996 at 12:13:57 (PST)
Too Many Santas is great!!!!
Jenny Reeder (jreeder@mtcworld.com)
Petaluma, CA USA - Thursday, December 19, 1996 at 10:10:15 (PST)
Goodbye, Janie Bob, we'll miss you!!!!!! (Also, please no junk email except bob-a-phanalia. Thanks!
Cathy Hawkes (cathawk@world.std.com)
Arlington, MA USA - Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 15:55:21 (PST)
Just bought and heard Too Many Santas -- what a great antidote to the schlock around this time of year. Keep up the good work! Why is Janie Bob leaving? The Night Before The Night Before Christmas got some airtime on our local public radio station a couple of days ago, so you're still remembered back home. Coming back to the TC anytime soon?
Ralph Holcomb (rholcomb@csbsju.edu)
St. Paul MN, M USA - Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 11:37:59 (PST)
Haven't seen the BOBS since last Feruary in Massachusetts. Margy and I were just talking about needing a BOBS fix when the Watchfob came in the mail. We are very sorry to see Janie Bob leave the band. We wish her well. Can't wait to get the new album. We'll probably try to make some of the MA,NH,ME concerts in April. Can you send phone numbers for tickets? Hey Richard Bob, when I saw you last February you offered to put us on the guest list for our next concert. Still doable? I'll be in touch. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Frank Sole (FSOLE@USCCMAIL.BMS.COM)
Green Village, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 11:20:52 (PST)
Haven't seen the BOBS since last Feruary in Massachusetts. Margy and I were just talking about needing a BOBS fix when the Watchfob came in the mail. We are very sorry to see Janie Bob leave the band. We wish her well. Can't wait to get the new album. We'll probably try to make some of the MA,NH,ME concerts in April. Can you send phone numbers for tickets? Hey Richard Bob, when I saw you last February you offered to put us on the guest list for our next concert. Still doable? I'll be in touch. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Frank Sole (FSOLE@USCCMAIL.BMS.COM)
Green Village, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 11:20:39 (PST)
Haven't seen the BOBS since last Feruary in Massachusetts. Margy and I were just talking about needing a BOBS fix when the Watchfob came in the mail. We are very sorry to see Janie Bob leave the band. We wish her well. Can't wait to get the new album. We'll probably try to make some of the MA,NH,ME concerts in April. Can you send phone numbers for tickets? Hey Richard Bob, when I saw you last February you offered to put us on the guest list for our next concert. Still doable? I'll be in touch. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Frank Sole (FSOLE@USCCMAIL.BMS.COM)
Green Village, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 11:20:30 (PST)
Haven't seen the BOBS since last Feruary in Massachusetts. Margy and I were just talking about needing a BOBS fix when the Watchfob came in the mail. We are very sorry to see Janie Bob leave the band. We wish her well. Can't wait to get the new album. We'll probably try to make some of the MA,NH,ME concerts in April. Can you send phone numbers for tickets? Hey Richard Bob, when I saw you last February you offered to put us on the guest list for our next concert. Still doable? I'll be in touch. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Frank Sole (FSOLE@USCCMAIL.BMS.COM)
Green Village, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 18, 1996 at 11:20:30 (PST)
Caught the show at the Backstage in Seattle on the 13th and had a thoroughly wonderful time. Our first Bob's show was at Ste. Michelle winery (we got engaged the next week--thanks Bobs!), second at the Woodland Park Zoo (horrible venue--don't go back), and now the Backstage.
Jeff Welch (jeff.welch@prostar.com)
Seattle, WA US - Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at 21:28:19 (PST)
Do you have any songs about monkeys? I really enjoy monkeys! Thanks for your music and inspiration! Monkeys?
Christopher Lach (jwlach@holly.colostate.edu)
Ft. Collins, CO U.S.A. - Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at 21:17:25 (PST)
I really enjoy listening to you. I think that it's great that you are on the internet and I love your newsletter.
Amber Heinz (76090@wpoff.monm.edu)
Monmouth, Il U.S.A. - Tuesday, December 17, 1996 at 16:47:47 (PST)
I just saw you on local access TV in Tampa. The Performing Arts Center is already hyping your March concert. They had a live clip of "You can't do that." Its a good clip, but TV speakers don't do Richard justice. By the way, on "Christmas in LA," do I detect a Coven influence? Rick Ganzi
Rick Ganzi (75604,665@Compuserve.com)
Tampa, FL USA - Monday, December 16, 1996 at 21:00:07 (PST)
Wow! Like, I'm finally interactive! This is so...so...virtual! So, with "santa's got a brand new bag" are we gonna start callin' you the *Gottpater* of a capella?
J. Scott Pierce (spierce@huthwaite.com)
Ashburn, VA USA - Monday, December 16, 1996 at 05:28:22 (PST)
I was on vacation in San Francisco the first weekend in December and saw posters for the 12/7 show in Berkely but was unable to attend. I've missed the last several shows in the Kansas City/Lawrence,KS area because I've been out of town. Please come back so I can experience The Bobs live and in person!! In the meantime, very fun stuff. Keep doing what you're doing!
Mary Dell (marykd@sound.net)
Merriam, KS USA - Sunday, December 15, 1996 at 22:21:59 (PST)
Joe, Craig and I are just sitting here checking out your guestbook. Looks like there's alot of crazy fans of yours out there. See you at Xmas!!!!! Auntie Stephanie and Brother Craig P.S. Hi Janie, Matthew, and Richard
Auntie Stephanie (wolfin@pacbell.net)
San Francisco, Ca San Francisco - Sunday, December 15, 1996 at 21:14:02 (PST)
Why is Janie Bob leaving????? It won't be the same without you!I wish you luck in your next venture. I saw you 3x-Town Crier in Pauling, NY,and Once in Hartford, CT. See ya!!!
Susan Steinberg (Sudesign@aol.com)
Sherman, CT USA - Sunday, December 15, 1996 at 19:53:00 (PST)
I saw your concert with Iso-something or other at UMass a few years back ('91, '92??). I wanna say you billed yourself as the Iso-Bobs for the show. It was spectacular. Have you continued to work with them? I've been basically out of touch since that concert (concert-wise, that is. I have tha albums) It is unfortunate to see so few northeast appearances. We'll miss you Janie.
John Mynttinen (j_mynt@juno.com)
Brooklyn, NY usa - Sunday, December 15, 1996 at 14:12:53 (PST)
Hi! Good concert.
Roger A Karmes (75453.3350@compuserve.com)
North East , MD USA - Saturday, December 14, 1996 at 10:59:36 (PST)
When can I buy your CD's in stores?
Matt Pelsor
Sunman, IN USA - Saturday, December 14, 1996 at 07:11:00 (PST)
Thank you for the great concert at The Overlake School in Redmond. Our students seemed to enjoy it very much. Sincerely, Steve Meredith, Counselor
Steve Meredith (meredits@isomedia.com)
Woodinville, WA USA - Friday, December 13, 1996 at 21:55:47 (PST)
I go to Overlake and I really liked your group you were really loud My sister was one of the people who got up and danced during Santa do the Mombo.
Ben Buchwalter (Buchwalter@msn.com)
Woodinville , WA U.S.A. - Friday, December 13, 1996 at 18:04:06 (PST)
Hmmmm... a Bobs concert on "St. Valentine's Day Eve"... sounds like something for the Song-O-Matic. Good luck to Janie Bob! Fantastic voice...I can only sing White Room when I have a chest cold, and I'm an alto. Ciao, bella!
Anne Paulin (paulina@frb.gov)
Silver Spring, MD USA - Friday, December 13, 1996 at 13:25:39 (PST)
The Bobs are my all-time favorite group to hear and see perform live! Keep up the great work. You guys (and gal) sing great, too!
King Wiemann (king.wiemann@usa.net)
Reston, VA USA - Friday, December 13, 1996 at 10:21:29 (PST)
Miss you guys since we moved away from the west coast - how about more trips to Mineesota?
Mark Linde (mark.linde@nspco.com)
Minneapolis, MN USA - Friday, December 13, 1996 at 09:54:30 (PST)
My kids have had "Too Many Santas" on continual repeat in their cd boom box since we bought the cd. I had to "steal" it one day while they were at school and tape it so my husband and I could listen to it! Matthew and Erich's favorite song is "Yuleman." The guys say "bye" to Janie Bob, and Erich says to tell her "I'll really miss her--she'll be hard to replace." COME BACK TO CARRBORO ART CENTER!!! (Or Raleigh or Durham!!!) Love--Melanie
Melanie See
Carrboro, NC USA - Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 18:37:54 (PST)
I'm a new Bobber having heard The Bobs on Fred Hirshkowitz's radio show "Home Fries" on WBAI-FM, 99.5FM in NYC. I wrote him and asked "who was that?" It took months but he finally got back to me and said "The BOBS." So, I got on the Web and ordered some CDs. Cool stuff, indeed. If you like The Bobs, you oughta try "Those Darn Acccordions" - also clever and fun. Thier best CD is "Squeeze This" on Globe Records. CHEERS!
Howard Tarplin (tarplinh@ix.netcom.com)
Jersey City, NJ - Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 12:32:59 (PST)
I'm a new Bobber having heard The Bobs on Fred Hirshkowitz's radio show "Home Fries" on WBAI-FM, 99.5FM in NYC. I wrote him and asked "who was that?" It took months but he finally got back to me and said "The BOBS." So, I got on the Web and ordered some CDs. Cool stuff, indeed. If you like The Bobs, you oughta try "Those Darn Acccordions" - also clever anad fun. Thier best CD is "Squeeze This" on Globe Records. CHEERS!
Howard Tarplin (tarplinh@ix.netcom.com)
Jersey City, NJ - Thursday, December 12, 1996 at 12:32:37 (PST)
My son, daughter and I loved you concert in Des Moines,IA. We hope to see you here in the mid-west again soon. We'll miss Janie Bob. Good luck in new endeavors.
Judy Bartelt (JudeeBar@aol.com)
Waukee, IA USA - Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 19:30:16 (PST)
My son, daughter and I loved you concert in Des Moines,IA. We hope to see you here in the mid-west again soon. We'll miss Janie Bob. Good luck in new endeavors.
Judy Bartelt (JudeeBar@aol.com)
Waukee, IA USA - Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 19:29:22 (PST)
So, when are you coming back to the Kansas City area?
Steven Van Dyke (70611.2147@compuserve.com)
Kansas City, MO USA - Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 16:38:50 (PST)
Ive loved you guys for years, Long may you sing! A special Good bye to janie. We'll miss you. If you're ever in Pittsburgh, drop a line. So when are ya comming back, the rest of you? Thanks again , Garrett
Garrett Chaney (textilewhiz@internetmci.com)
Pittsburgh, pa USA - Wednesday, December 11, 1996 at 14:50:58 (PST)
Have been a big fan since I saw you on the Smothers Brothers in 1986? Janie Bob's leaving?! The world won't be the same
David Kinch (PSU11000@odin.cc.pdx.edu)
Vancouver, WA USA - Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 18:26:06 (PST)
Can't wait to get Too Many Santas!! Have you replaced Janie Bob yet? How do I get an audition??
Suzer Bob
Tempe, AZ - Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 16:45:01 (PST)
Hope you get back to Phoenix/Scottsdale before too long. And I'm sure Bill and Esther Schindler would want me to say Hi from them too.
Rosey (robert@perfectniche.com)
Scottsdale, AZ USA - Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 16:32:41 (PST)
Sorry to hear you are leaving, JanieBob. I can only wait with trepidation to see who attempts to take your place.
Almeida, Leonardo (leonardo@infodata.com.br)
Londrina, PR Brazil - Tuesday, December 10, 1996 at 10:45:11 (PST)
I saw you several years ago on Public TV, forgot the name you used; asked everyone I know who likes good music; finally a friend from Seattle knew of you and we connected. Now plan to get recordings and hope to see you near Chicago sometime!
Bonnie Anderson (banders6@niu.edu)
DeKalb, IL USA - Monday, December 09, 1996 at 13:33:30 (PST)
Hey! Friends and I saw you all again this past summer. You were great as usual. Can't wait to hear the Christmas CD. Oh By the way we saw you at Lime Kiln in Lexington. One of my favorites would be "Tweak Your Peak". Keep up the great job. It's so amazing to listen to you.
Jerry "Bob" Losh (gdlosh@rcs.rang.k12.va.us)
Fairfield, VA USA - Monday, December 09, 1996 at 12:27:48 (PST)
Great fun watching your concert on 12/8. I was one of the Spreckles crew. Ran the light board for you. Thanks again for the great show. Look forward to seeing you next year. -BOB-
Bob Edgar (rdedgar@pacbell.com)
Rohnert Park, CA - Monday, December 09, 1996 at 06:12:23 (PST)
The first time I saw you all perform was a show you did the dance group,Iso, at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1991?). Will you ever perform with them again? It was a great combination.
Anna Miller (joeannabanana@value.net)
Benicia, CA USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 23:00:40 (PST)
Just finished watching your show at the Rohnert Park Spreckles Center. Really enjoyed the David Byrne impression. Next year we hope to hear "Slow Down Krishna" and "Tweak Your Peak". Good luck on a replacement for Janie and happy holidays.
Linda Thomas (Muzc-Qltr@postoffice.worldnet.att.net)
Santa Rosa, CA USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 22:25:25 (PST)
Hey BOBs! Fantastic show at the Palms in Davis last Thurs! I hope to see you all traveling through these parts again soon! :D
Alix Williams (anwilliams@ucdavis.edu)
Davis, CA USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 19:57:42 (PST)
Help, I'm all in a dither!!! Where is Janie Bob going? Who will sing White Room? Who will keep Mathew Bob in line on stage? Who will present the fashion statments for the group? She will be missed. Can I know her plans? Has a replacement been found. What am I saying? No one can replace her. Please set my mind at ease Sheryl Butler
Sheryl Butler (jrpf16a@prodigy.com)
Felton, Ca USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 19:48:24 (PST)
I'm a long-distance fan in Indonesia. Saw the Bobs in Des Moines, IA in Sept. Great show!!
Steve Carlson (bexsmc@explration.unocal.com)
Balikpapan, Indonesia - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 16:47:42 (PST)
PLEASE COME BACK TO THE SMOOT IN PARKERSBURG WV
BOB & KIM SCOTT (105440,2732@COMPUSERVE.COM)
- Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 09:26:45 (PST)
Janie Bob, you will be missed greatly. My friends and I love all of you. I cannot wait to get "Too Many Santas." Then there will finally be some good Christmas music in my house. You all need to come to Maryland more often.
karen kotova (kkotova@eagle.ycp.edu)
York, PA usa - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 09:21:54 (PST)
Well, darn. I stop listening to you guys for four little months and you go and scare Janie off. Never again... I'm going to stay and make sure you do it right this time... hrmmff... Anyways, I would like to say you're great and that I have every album... but I don't have every album - some of 'em were stolen and I have been deprived of the soulful tunes of The Hits for 4 months now. (AUGH)... *sigh*. Come to Nashville sometime... you know, we are the home of industrial punk polka (and something called country which is of no nevermind) and I'm sure you'd fit in. Asta
Paul E. King (5011.0836@trader.com)
Nashville, TN USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 08:03:07 (PST)
Please come to Vermont again, Please!
Janie K. Grover (grover@together.com)
Shelburne, VT USA - Sunday, December 08, 1996 at 07:48:02 (PST)
We have tickets for your Backstage concert in Seattle on the 13th. We have to say good-bye to Janie Bob. We're going to miss her. We try to catch your performance every time you come through Seattle. The last two times we saw you were both great!
Katharine & David Hough, The KODAH Partnership (kodah2@halcyon,com)
Bellevue, WA USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 21:50:13 (PST)
Enjoyed your concert in Walnut Creek last night the 6th. My son a recent grad. from UCLA took us to it.
Charles Ogden (cmogden@ccnet.com)
Moraga, CA USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 19:52:13 (PST)
What can I say? I had hoped that last night's reference to Janie Bob leaving was only a joke. Sorry to hear her leave. To leave on a good note, I can't wait to hear the next album.
A. John Ahearn (ahearn@cadence.com)
Sunnyvale, CA USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 18:49:52 (PST)
We've been to three shows & they get better every time! Hope to see you again in Michigan soon! Good Luck Janie Bob, your energy & talent will be missed!
Elaine Clement (elainec@weycoinc.com)
East Lansing, MI USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 14:50:42 (PST)
I'm part of your following--first saw you at the community college in Bel Air, MD--my hometown. Now that I am away at college, I have to depend on the grapevine to hear news. My mother just told me that Janie Bob is retiring and I was devastated. Her voice is very original and can never be duplicated or replaced. I wish her the best of luck in her new endeavours, whatever they may be. I am also upset that I will not be home in time to attend the concert at HCC, as usual, but I listen to your tapes/CDs often and wish you all the best of luck with your perfomances. Can't wait to hear more news of a possible new member. Thanks for the great music--you guys definitely have your own unique sound and style and I hope you continue to make music for many years to come. Lesley
Lesley McCorkle (c2mxmccork@fre.fsu.umd.edu)
Frostburg, MD USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 11:07:36 (PST)
My wife and I saw your show last night at the musicians coffeehouse (Unitarian church). We loved it. It was the first time we've been to one of your shows. Regards, Gary
Gary Lech (glech@aol.com)
Danville, CA US - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 08:07:53 (PST)
Do you still do any tours with ISO? We saw you in LA and Washington D.C. a couple of years ago and LOVED IT! Planning anything similar to it?
Jeff and Karen Dodd (jeffdodd@aol.com)
Horsham, PA USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 07:58:44 (PST)
Received your newsletter today. Heartbroken about Janie's departure, but elated at the CD for the season. Will be trying to find it here in Austin today. Will order by mail from you if no success. Good luck in your endeavors and Season's Greetings!!! Richard Herndon
Richard Herndon (herndon@texas.net)
Austin, TX USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 07:55:34 (PST)
Wonderful evening at the Musician's Coffee House tonight! My son, Kevin, introduced me to "The Bobs" several years ago. He knows Richard-Bob. So glad I found out about tonight before it was gone. Continued success!
Barbara Sellers (leb@dnai.com)
Pacheco, CA USA - Saturday, December 07, 1996 at 00:54:12 (PST)
Just came from your concert at the Musicians' Coffee House in Walnut Creek, pronbably the 10th time we've seen (heard)you. Dynamite!! Keep up the good work. Good-by, Janey-Bob, and good luck in whatever you find yourself.
Mark M. Rubenstein, M.D. (markmd@ibm.net)
Walnut Creek, CA USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 23:14:13 (PST)
I've been to all your concerts in the Maryland area. You guys are great! How about singing the Beatles' "Come Together" at Bel Air in February..... See you Feb 12th... Ned Wilson
Ned Wilson (nwilson@erols.com)
Darlington, MD USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 16:52:18 (PST)
There's water on the moon. Can meat be far behind?
James Jones (jejones@microware.com)
Des Moines, IA USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 14:00:16 (PST)
Saw your show in Davis, CA last night...what a wonderful experience. Each time we see you we feel like royality. Hate (HATE) to see Janie leave. (Just for reference...we are the family with the CASEY who got special attention with his knowledge of computers and had the towel signed. (Mattew: you signed your name as "the Bobs"!!!) interesting...Janie, why are you leaving??? What's next??? All of you are very very talented. THANK YOU THANK YOU. M+M+C
Mark Mary and Casey (Mark_James@Macnexus.Org)
Sacramento, CA USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 13:04:56 (PST)
Great concert last night - we've never seen you in such a pleasantly SMALL venue as The Palms. We caught you at the Great American Music Hall in SF several times, and at that culture-center-whatever in Santa Rosa, and once down near Stanford (we're LONG TIME Bobs fans). But I think this has to have been the most fun of all. I have some *important information* for Joe Bob about the Internet an' stuff. The "www" thing, you pronounce that "woo-woo-woo!", just like the Three Stooges would. This is a little-known fact, and you'll be able to outsmart those computer whiz kids with it. Janie, the "Tattoo Me" song is wonderful! I experienced a recovered memory during the song. Sometime in the past I saw Groucho Marx singing a song about "Lydia the Tatooed Lady"... I picture a medley. Of course, you'll have to stay with the group to perform it... Come to Davis again soon!!!
Neil and Janet Rubenking (jrubenki@mother.com)
Davis, CA USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 10:16:37 (PST)
Cool, now I don't have to remember the east bay area code to find out that I've missed ANOTHER local concert... Any chance you can record "Welcome To My Fog" and put it on your next album?
Andre Srinivasan (asriniva@us.oracle.com)
San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, December 06, 1996 at 08:31:33 (PST)
Yummy singing! Thanks for being such a constant and tasty delight in my life over the years! Loved the rockin' electric guitar solo at the A Cappella Summit! Very wigglesome indeed! Good Luck JanieBob!
Tanya (Anguita@aol.com)
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 23:42:02 (PST)
Thank you, Bobs, for just being you. The last time you kids played th' Boston area, I was unfortunately in germany, and could not attend the show. The last time you were in Germany, I was unfortunately in america and had the same problem. Let's hope we get it right this time! Some of my more enlightened friends attended the show for me, but it just wasn't the same! So come back and be my yoko, and you can sign my snarling doggy anytime you want!
Raedia "Rex th' Runt" Spavis
Melrose, MA US of A - Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 17:33:40 (PST)
i like to think of myself as a relatively sane and functional person but there is something about you BOBS that make me blithering, idiot FAN!! While I promise not to yell out song requests at your shows, I can't help a cat call or two when it comes to Joe Bob -- honey, I wanna spray paint your name all over town! There I go again, acting like a "fan"...
Mari (Maritski@aol)
Los Angeles, CA Estados Unidos - Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 14:37:41 (PST)
bobs rule ...
Andy Cohen (adpac@brandeis.edu)
Waltham, MA usa - Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 13:41:19 (PST)
'bye Janie Bob - - I'll miss your cool high harmonies.
Tony Vila (toneman@mindspring.com)
Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, December 05, 1996 at 08:12:57 (PST)
I feel privileged to have been present at three appearences of The BoBs at The Smoot. Looking forward to catching them in Harford County February. I miss Janie already.
Michael Pellegrino (mediart@shore.intercom.net)
salisbury, md usa - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 21:30:16 (PST)
I've been a fan since '81 (or was it '82) with "Be My Yoko." I thought your collaboration with Dr. Katz was pure genius - my wife can't stop humming it, and we're looking forward to your show in Tampa. We put together a group of at least ten people who will be there. P.S. I'm sure this is an old, tired question, but whatever happened to Gunnar? Do you still ever get together with him? Thanks, Rick Ganzi
Rick Ganzi (75604,665@Compuserve.com)
Tampa, FL USA - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 20:25:33 (PST)
Love your shows. Hope you return to Pepperdine sometime soon!
Bill Stringer (bill.stringer@trw.com)
Redondo Beach, CA USA - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 18:23:03 (PST)
First Gunner left and I thought it was the end - Then along came Joe-Bob Finetti who filled his shoes - Now Janie-Bob is leaving - No more tugging at the short skirtss, fishnets and high heels! I don't think I want Joe-Bob trying to fill those shoes!! Janie you will be missed! Good Luck! See you in Somerville!
C. Kelly (Budzoe@aol.com)
Fall River, MA - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 17:42:05 (PST)
No, offense but next time you guys put Bel Air, MD in your newsletter, spell Bel Air right!!! Oh, and by the way, I love your version of Particle Man by They Might Be Giants. Next to TMBG you guys are my favorite group!!!
Michael Stabile (TacoBell@AOL.com)
Bel Air, MD USA - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 14:20:23 (PST)
I'm proud to have enlightened a new fob in a supermarket: he was telling his girlfriend about a fantastic a cappella rendition of 'Purple Haze,' but didn't know the performing group's name! :) I jumped right in. I saw you at WolfTrap 2 years ago, and hope you come to the Pittsburgh area soon!!
Debbie Sternberg (sternbe3518@duq3.cc.duq.edu)
Pittsburgh, PA USA - Wednesday, December 04, 1996 at 09:34:59 (PST)
I'm sorry to see Janie go TEMPTATION will never be the same. Come to Kansas City agin soon! BYE Dave?
Dave (fyrmslbil@aol.com)
Plattsburg, Mo Here - Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 17:44:40 (PST)
We'll miss you, Janie Bob! Best of luck in whatever you do. Hey guys, you need to come to Texas more ofter, please!
Craig Daugherty (CDWanderer@aol.com)
Tyler, TX USA - Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 17:19:47 (PST)
Sorry to hear you are leaving, JanieBob. I can only wait with trepidation to see who attempts to take your place.
Ellen Michael (arusa@earthlink.net)
Oakland, CA USA - Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 16:22:25 (PST)
I just re-subscribed to the e-mail list, after a 1.5 year hiatus, and have just finished reading all the Guestbook entries. Bobs w/ Gunnar vs Bobs w/ Joe I have always said was "different." Neither better nor worse, and both great. I hope the Bobs w/ Janie vs Bobs w/ TBA will provoke the same comment. Been a fan since my first show, at the Towne Crier in Pawling, NY in fall of 1987! I was the "friend" (roommate, at the time) that Tom Ferguson mentioned in his entry of 15 July 1996. Actually, it was a couple of months before the show that he postulated The Bobs covering in-a-gadda-da-vita, and I remember asking Richard when the idea had occurred to The Bobs to do the cover. I was rather surprised to hear him tell me that it was about two months previous! Remember Nigel from a few years ago at The Towne Crier? He is now 4, and has a 2 1/2 year old brother named Ian! About the only concerts their mom and I have been to since Nigel was born have been Bobs shows. Haven't missed a Bobs tour yet! Still wishing I had gotten into the workshop Richard did at the Omega Institute seven years ago. Sigh.
H. Mark Little (aka Nigel's dad) (HMark@world.std.com)
Hudson, MA USA - Tuesday, December 03, 1996 at 11:38:10 (PST)
Elwood Decker's my hero. Bobs, come to Philadelphia!
Chuck Jones (vbtv41c@prodigy.com)
Yardley, PA USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 15:44:11 (PST)
Elwood Decker's my hero.
Chuck Jones (vbtv41c@prodigy.com)
Yardley, PA USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 15:42:13 (PST)
Elwood Decker's my hero.
Chuck Jones (vbtv41c@prodigy.com)
Yardley, PA USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 15:42:07 (PST)
I'm a huge fan, and I used to go to your concerts in Colorado. I moved to Omaha this past summer, and now I'm suffering from "BOBS withdrawal". Please try to come to the Omaha-Kansas City area soon...
Jeff Simmons (simmonsj@boystown.org)
Omaha, NE USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 11:02:46 (PST)
I'm sorry to see Janie Bob depart. On the other hand, earlier changes have shown that the Bobs is more than a collection of individuals, it's an institution. It's appropriate that the Bobs, like the Masterworks Chorus, can renew itself year after year. The more things change the more they are the same. A stitch in time saves spilt soup. You cannot affix humanity, by means of screws, nails, ropes or Magic Glue to a cruciform object composed of a relatively inert metallic element. Post hoc, ergo propter hoc. Usque ad coelum, usque ad nauseam, as is, world without end, amen.
Anders R. Sterner (arsesq@cis.compuserve.com)
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, December 02, 1996 at 10:30:55 (PST)
I'm looking forward to bringing my 6-year-old daughter to see you at the Barns at Wolf Trap in February -- we have front row center seats -- and this will be our first concert together. She is a Bobs fanatic!!!
Lisa Winston (bbwminors@aol.com)
mont. village, MD this one - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 14:44:09 (PST)
Just got your Winter 96 WatchFOB and was sorry to read that Janie Bob was leaving (we'll miss ya!). . . Was also sorry to see that the site hasn't been updated in a while... :( In any event, you guys are great!
Geoff Malta (jgeoff@exit109.com)
Toms River, NJ U.S.A. - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 13:10:30 (PST)
Heard you last year in Knoxville, TN and became an instant fan. Sorry to hear Janie Bob is leaving, but, hey, everybody's gotten be somewhere. Can't wait to hear the new Holiday album and restock a broken PLUGGED tape I bought in Knoxpatch. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season. Let us know when you're coming to Louisville.
Ben Mitchell (76041.2412@compuserve.com)
Louisville, KY USA - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 13:10:19 (PST)
I love the bobs! Question, do any of you remember me and my 3 friends from Hershey PA. We saw your show and sang you a song, and Joe kept hugging my friend Erin....... Oh well, keep singing!
Kevin C. Streckewald (Drill@JUNO.com)
Yardley, PA U.S.A. - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 12:13:00 (PST)
We love The Bobs! Sorry we missed you in Santa Cruz, and sorry we missed our chance to see Janie Bob once more. Ah, but the memory lingers on. Look forward to seeing the new Bobette next year.
Anita Burchard (sushipwr@ix.netcom.com)
Los Gatos, CA USA - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 10:59:45 (PST)
Your show on 11/30/96 was great!!!
Charles Habib (chabib@cup.hp.com)
San Jose, CA US - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 10:04:39 (PST)
To really make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe.
Chelsea
Springfield, MO USA - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 09:30:01 (PST)
I love the Bobs!! You guys rock!! I am honestly your biggest fan. I have every single album, a tape (the one with "Luncboxes, Sneakers and Bluejeans"), 2 VHS Bobs tapes, a Bobs t-shirt, the Bobs tatoo, and I've seen you guys in concert twice!!!! You had better make your way back to Missouri soon!!! Also, I heard you singing on the ABC commercial..."Wednesdays are changin'on ABC" I'm sorry I'm babbling, I'm just so excited. You know, it doesn't take much for us college students to get excited!!!
Chelsea Hartman (chartman@lib.drury.edu)
springfield, MO USA - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 09:18:43 (PST)
I just joined the "net", and my wife got your newsletter. She wanted me to find out about any new releases you have.
Dave Pillard (spillard@kdsi.net)
Grand Island, NE USA - Sunday, December 01, 1996 at 01:46:46 (PST)
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