The Bobs - Guestbook

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(NOTE: Our guestbook maintenance has been on hold due to an inundation of spam. We still want to hear from you, though, so we're trying again. E-mail us at bobs [dot] guestbook [at] gmail (we're sure you can figure out the rest) and if all goes well, we'll be posting new messages soon. Please use the phrase "new guestbook post" in your subject line.)

Our guestbook archives, now including our 2000 / 2001 postings, are available at a separate page. Check them out here.

October 2005:

I really like the style and layout of your webpage! Good work!
- Paul McFetridge

luv the bobs!! this site is awesum!! hey, do u guyz have a listening station??
**funisha

I see that there are no set dates to come to Florida, too bad so sad for me. New wife of 1 year and I would love to see you but NC is a little far away. Hope all is well you appear busy with schedule so I guess it is going well for you. Stay cool. Paul Bouvier

September 2005:

We have had the great pleasure of watching two of your concerts. Hoping to be able to see you in Hayes Ks in Feb of 2006.
- Mary Roberts

I saw you guys on Friday at Hawkins Ampitheater with the Lounge Lizards. You were excellent!
- Heidi Littenberg

June 2005:

I just thought you might like to know that CASTLE INFINITY is back online. It's a BOBS extravaganza, featuring thousands of musical clips, gags, and a dozen full-blown songs by the bobs. Several thousand people are using it everyday!

You can get it for free at http://castleinfinity.com/register.php.

Regards,
Russell

May 2005:

I live in Santa Cruz and have been at most of your concerts here for many years. I'm not sure how long, but Jamie Bob was with you when I first heard you. My first two albums are on cassette, if that dates it better. Last night was the most polished mayhem I think I have ever seen. Keep the faith and I love Dan Bob's presence.
- Robert Dunn

I saw you folks in Pittsburgh years ago, loved you so much that I got together and took about 20 friends to see you perform with ISO. My daughter has grown up to your tunes and still loves My Shoes and the Laundry songs best. Just found a CD of you at The Goodwill too bad someone someone did not appreciate you but great luck for me as my tape is just about worn out. Keep up the great work.
- A long time FOB

April 2005:

Your music is cool!!! My friends think it is cool how you do the vocal instruments. What is the song called that talks about fluffy the cat plan to take over the world? Can you tell me my e-mail address is ofischer@cox.net sincerely,
- Olivia Fischer
[Note: It's "Fluffy's Master Plan For World Domination". Check it out on Coaster!]

Where in Nova Scotia Canada can I get your cd's? Also will you ever tour to Nova Scotia?
- osparker2 (osparker2@eastlink.ca)

I heard you on NPR. I can't wait to get to a concert. In the meantime, please put me on the mailing list. Thank you,
- Doris (dorisemma@optonline.net)

I'm just wondering if was merely a coincidence that within less than a week of your pulling the song "Beluga" from mothballs to perform at The
War Memorial, a Beluga whale was spotted in the river in Trenton? What control of the forces of nature do you really have?
- Ira Rosen (irosen@ixtelecom.com)

Hi Bobs! My husband, John, and I were at your show at the Patriot's Theater in Trenton, New Jersey on Thursday, April 7th. (Didn't you just love the intimate atmosphere?) We had a wonderful, fun time. But you're just TOO good!! In the local newspaper, The Times, a day or two ago they reported that a 'Beluuuuuuga' whale had swam its way up the Delaware River to Trenton from the deep Atlantic. I've heard of bird calls, duck calls, even cat calls............but a Beluuuuuuga call?! And it works!! We look forward to enjoying another performance by the extremely talented and entertaining Bobs. We're going to put in a request that The Kaplan Series include you again next year. Thanks for a great evening.

Most Sincerely,
- Susan Kelley (suekelley@comcast.net)

hey, you were so awesome fluffy master plan for world domination, my favorite song was the tree song Amy you were great. My school Bull Run Elementary loved you guys that is so cool how you can sound like real instruments.
Sincerely,
Emily Wood
P.S YOU ROCK

Today, April 12, 2005 you had a performance at my Elementary school, Mantua. Its was really cool!!! My friends and I were talking about how fun it was to here you guys do that. I remembered some of your names. Richard, Dan, Amy, and the head person never said his name.
-Rebecca

Fan for years -- but first time seeing/hearing Dan. Just... WOW!
--JG, Toms River, NJ (Trenton show)

Greetings Bobs! I remember seeing you way back in the 80's at the Julia Morgan Theater in Berkeley... My sister Kim (a violinist at the Crowden School) was a big fan and your first album, The Bobs was the first album I have ever owned. I am glad to see you are still on tour! Helter Skelter sure does bring back some memories! If you are ever in Vienna, Austria, drop me a line.
- Chris Wells (cwgraffix@hotmail.com)

March 2005:

I enjoyed your show in the ever-glitzy Shoreline, WA (catch it!). Ever since listening to the self-titled album when I was embarassingly young, I've ranked y'all as my absolute favorite group :) My iPod wouldn't be the same without you!

Highlights of my FOBness:
Getting my Tshirt signed at the Jazz Festival in Gresham, OR as a teenager
Watching Richard Bob sign my best friend's shirt at the same festival, but in a much more scandalous anatomical location
Converting my best friends and husband into fans as an adult
Jamming with fellow music nerds on songs like Prisoner of Funk, Share a Load, Corndogs and But Then A Week Ago...
Being pleased by hearing my requests at several concerts over the years, particularly Spontaneous Human Combustion at Jazz Alley

The next highlight I look forward to is meeting Matthew Bob during his tenure as Director of Babes in the Wood and the revival of Clown Chaos with the Fremont Players and Cirque de Flambe

Thanks for filling my heart with cynical, original, chaotic little songs!
- Monique Feyrecilde, Seattle WA (wife of salamandir the weird sound effects guy)

Any plans for a Rocky Mountain Tour? The mountains miss you….Think of the possibilities – BOBS on skis
- Mark David Mulligan

Hey I love you guys!!! Dan you are gorgeous! Keep up the good work!
-Kevin (Kevinschumm@hotmail.com)

April 2004:

Wonderful, love you every time I see you. Just wanted to say that DAN.....WOW he is fabulous!!!!!! A great addition. thanks for all you folks do, we really enjoy it.
- Joyce Murphy (Joymurph@aol.com)

February 2004:

Thought you'd like to know that my NASA teammates back in Pasadena prepared for today's first successful "RAT" (Rock Abrasion Tool) drilling operation by waking up to the music of "Pounded on a Rock"!
Mars M.

November 2003:

Comments on thebobs Mechanics Hall concert (aside from that it was absolutely fabulous).
Robert Newton should be complimented for not pointing out that he, also, is a real bob. I also must say Robert really kilt me with his witty introduction. He should, however, have been aware that (in addition to George Washington and the horse's ass) one of the great Hoar's of Massachusetts is also on public display there.
Speaking of that, Amy "Bob" Engelhardt should just forget about pulling up on that bustier. If it falls down, it falls down. Who cares?
Bob Malone is not Randy Newman but after a few drinks he probably had a jolly walk right down the middle of the street.
Any performance of "Duality" should immediately be followed by a version of it's flip side.
The too tall bobs should admit they are father and son.
thebobs should return to Mechanics Hall very soon, if not before then.
- elllk@aol.com

As always, a fabulous show! thank you for such a wonderful night of fun. Good luck on your upcoming DVD, Rhapsody in Bob......and the taping today. I came home after the show and listened to my newest Bob cd. Thankyou again for the magic.
- Maria Polhemus (MiaElayna@aol.com)

September 2003:

You guys are the coolest. MY shoes are on top of the world.
- Chip Keagy (CMK1414@hotmail.com)

July 2003:

Looking at your press clips I was reminded that I saw a review of "Shut Up and Sing" in Wired a few years back (before the magazine started to suck). Just a brief blurb:
http://wired.com/wired/archive/2.05/music_reviews.html
Keep up the good work.
- David Brandon

June 2003:

your work is incomparable ! when i hear you and sing along i am inspired to dare greater dreams. thank you for the magic ,that is the "bobs" . your one of countless fans.
- chris ( "bob") thompson (russ89509@aol.com)

You guys are the best group I have ever heard! I always love listening to your music. The I Brow Club is your best cd in my opinion. I listen to it so much, my parents get sick of it!
- Drew Bingham (darkxjolt@yahoo.com)

May 2003:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOEY !!!!!!!!
- HAR Robbins (hrobbins@wisdom.wsc.ma.edu)

I've been a fan since overhearing "Trash" coming from a stranger's open door in 1983. I had to knock and ask, "What IS that?" Never saw that gal again, but what a great two decades it's been since. You folks can be difficult listening, but, like fresh oysters, Tom Waits, or single malt whiskey, you're worth the cultivation. I miss Gunnar's "Mopping", Janie's "Fever", but love Joe's "Leisure Suit" and Amy's "Fluffy". Although none of you can compare to my three-year-old belting out "My Shoes" from his car seat. We adore you. Thank you. Go on forever.
- Chris Ferrell (chrisferrell00@yahoo.com)

April 2003:

Hi from Germany, it was in 1996 or so, when my wife took me to the concert of the bobs in Bremen-Vegesack, the hall is called KITO...and I was so surprised of this wonderful, astonishing Music. Could You pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaase come back soon (!). It is not necessary touring in the states, because nearly everybody seems to know You there, but here in Germany there are not so many wonderful musicians like You. (Sorry for my english...)
- Kai Sender (info@senderweb.de)

My husband got me hooked on you -- he's a sick puppy, but he's cute... We laugh and laugh and now the kids all sing along in the minivan on road trips. Hurry and come to Portland OR so we can sit in the audience and sing and laugh along with you in person.!! You guys are great!!
- Mary Keating (maawoods3@prodigy.net)

When I heard that the Bobs were coming to Nothampton High, I was extremly happy. I was very impressed with your preformances also. I attended the acapella workshop also and i was extremly happy with the advise that you gave at the workshop. Thank you so much. Everyone appreciated your preformance and your advise to the Nothampton High acapella group. Come back whenever you can. It was a fabulous experience.>>>Michelle
– Michelle Payette

March 2003:

The Bobs have been the song in my head since my own acapella group went to see you at the Iron Horse...more years ago than I'd like to mention. I can often be found humming "Sign my snarling doggie" and start every Summer with "Rainbird" for my brother's irrigation business. But where is the ONE song I'm dying to own? It's debut was at the Iron Horse and was entirely made up of bumper stickers. "I heart my dog's head...but I honk for the lord..." My collection of The Bobs and now Davinci's notebook is becoming more staggering by the minute. On the sixth day the lord created Mouth-Percussion!
– cjjasie@mazenails.com

January 2003:

Hope you get back to the Denver area sometime soon. I've got a lot of friends that want to see ya that haven't had the chance. You guys are GREAT!!!
– Lee Donnelly (packrat224@aol.com)

October 2002:

Don't have cable, but copied a performance from the local PBS station. Their version of "MY Shoes ARE..." has so captivated me that I shared it w/grandson, 8 yrs. old. Awesome, Russell agreed, and it is one of our favorite "in the car" treats. Thanks. m mc
– marthena mckelleb (minorkeymem@netscape.net)

Several years ago we caught the tail end of your performance with ISO on PBS - have made several tape copies of "My Shoes" and enjoyed them ever since...in fact, some kids in my dorm are doing a re-enactment of it this week for our own enjoyment. I had no idea you were still in existence, but am looking forward to hearing more stuff!
– Bekah (allegria_joy@yahoo.com)

August 2002:

bon jour. Have been a Bobs fan a long long long long long long oh so very long time, long ago girlfriend bought me the first album after I'd expressed a mild interest in its odd disclaimer, the one a la a cigarette package warning. I was hooked right away. Be My Yoko, Bus Plunge, etc etc. Have you guys heard BNL's "Be My Yoko Ono"? Everyone asks that nowadays, right? Or used to. Had the pleasure of seeing The Bobs at the Great Am. Music Hall in SF a decade ago --- after Gunnar's departure, alas. Also saw a show in Colorado Springs, of all places. Now I live near Boulder. Please come here and play! I know: you can use the deck in our back yard as a stage and play at my kid's birthday party. That's just crazy enough to work.
– John Kelin (jkelin1@earthlink.net)

Your music is phenominal. Everyone who knows me knows about the Bobs because I talk about you so frequently. I see you in concert as much as possible. I believe you are true musicians because your music does something that music should but doesn't always do. It makes me happy. Keep the grooves coming. The world needs you.
– Jacob Zelik Penn (Junkyboyniichan@aol.com)

July 2002:

I saw you perform at the Iowa High School All State Jazz concert in Mason City (my sister was in the choir) and I thought you were phenomenal. Your blending was incredible, and as a violinist/pianist, I really appreciate your correct intonation! I live in L.A., and we need more acts like you!
– Ashley Hinson (hinson@usc.edu)

I first heard you folks in the early 1980's when my boyfriend of the time had a tape of yours he got from one of his buddies. I then had the pleasure of seeing you folks at LLoyd's in Hartford, Ct.. I think I wore down the grooves on the album- I guess I'll have to get the record on CD. I'm happy to see that you are still together and singing!
– Kathryn Papadakis (dplan1888@aol.com)

Excellent stuff!
– Dr. Geoffrey Holdstrom (ltr1@earthlink.net)

Saw you in Eugene, Ore. at the fair today 7-13 and wow you are all fantastic. I am now a devoted fan and am buying some albums......thank you! What was the name of the song Amy sang first?
– Maria Polhemus (MiaElayna@aol.com)

June 2002:

I've been a big fan for a while and I went to the Valentine's Day concert @ the barnes of Wolf Trap... I had to sit with my sister, who really didn't like the group... that is, until that night. She pouted and sulked (yes, she is 18) the whole first part of the show, but after intermission when I dragged her up to the empty seats in the 2nd row she gave up and actually had fun... imagine that. She's not actually allowed herself to listen to the music in front of other people, but I think I know who's responsible for the disapearing Coaster disk.
– Jenn Koehle (trumpetplyr516@aol.com)

May 2002:

Thank you for YOUR AWESOME AND INTELLIGENT (a rare thing!) MUSIC, and the opportunity to contact you. I am SO glad you're still around! ----> [insert here the Usual Gushing Noises, Notification of How I Learned Of You, Notification of My Favorite Song(s), and Where-And-How-I-Add-The-3rd-4th-Or-5th-Note-Missing-In-The-Chord-Where-Applicable-On-Each-Song-When-I-Sing-Along-With-Your-Recordings, etc. - all of which I'll spare you of since I bet it's all old hat to you by now anyway] *whew!*
I'm rather pyssed at myself for missing the MCCABE'S gig on 5/11, and, due to Live Oak Festival, your upcoming 6/15 Benefit Concert in Santa Monica. Waaaaaaaaagh! Guess I don't get to see you in person 'til next year. :( Oh, well.
Love In Music (and Perfect Relative Pitch!),
~ Susan Rorke

Great concert at Villa Montalvo! After 20 years you haven't lost your humor or your appeal. Joe Bob, that leisure suit really does match your eyes. That's why all the chicks go crazy. That, and the matching microphone cover...let us know the next time you're in town!
Karie Zarsky Bennett

Hi, I'm from Brazil and I really really like The Bobs!! Do you have any plans to come to Brazil?? I want very much to go to a concert of The Bobs!! And, if you come to Brazil, please, come to Curitiba-PR!!! thanks and congratulations for the great musics!!
André Wiezzer (q3mulder@zipmail.com.br)

Do you have any plans to come back to Denver soon? We miss you!
Vicki Roman (vicki.roman@kc.frb.org)

First saw you at (I think) the Great American Music Hall back with the original four Bobs, and was very impressed (to the point of obsession!). Am amazed you are still around. I missed the recent Freight and Salvage gig but will try to get to one of your shows. I miss you guys (and gal).
Hal Belden (mail@vintagephone.com)

April 2002:

OH MY GOSH!!! I luv the bobs!!! See I'm a dancer and my strong points are tap and modern. So we started doin are warmup to the bobs and eversince I've been hooked!!! Not only that so is our whole dance class and we're spreading the joy to everyone we know!!! HAIL TO THE BOBS!!! =0) PSYCHO KILLER IS THE BEST SONG!!!
Kait (kaitpgh@aol.com)

February 2002:

Well well well.... I guess I'll tell my Bob tale, too. I first ran across your music at the library I was working at back home in Minnesota a few years ago, and have since been slowly building a collection of Bobs music (when I have the cash... college is expensive). I even got to see you guys live at the Cedar Center in Minneapolis a few years ago. It's at the point now that when I went into the local used CD shop the other day, the guy behind the counter said "Hey! You're the guy looking for those Bobs CDs, right? This just came in," and proceeded to present me with a copy of "Shut Up and Sing." And I have enjoyed the album thouroughly.

Congrats on over 20 years of great and inventive music.
Eric Jones (cotangentfish@hotmail.com)

rock on
Forrest (trippy_420@hotmail.com)

Hey! One of my teachers that I met with recently introduced me to your group, and I loved it! I have to say that you did a really good job on "White Room". I can't wait to see you in concert!
Joe Clapis (nessclapis@earthlink.net)

i'v never really heard of u before, but after i listened 2 some of u'r music on the internet, i actually found out u weren't half bad! keep up the good work:-)
anna cummings

January 2002:

We bought "Shut up and Sing" last summer after hearing a semi-professional a cappella group in Seattle cover "Spontaneous Human Consumption". My seven-year old son can't get enough of this album! Although he loves SHC, Mr. Duality seems to be his favorite (so far he hasn't asked what "sexual" means, or "ineffectual" for that matter, but it's only a matter of time). Slow Down Krishna is also a big hit. He likes to read the lyrics on the sleeve to sing along with the songs. BTW, "Shut Up and Sing" has replaced the Klezmatics "Jews with Horns" as the must-play-in-the-car-CD, which my wife is happy with as she was getting sick of a constant diet of Klezmer. So it goes.
David Ballo (davidjballo@altavista.com)

December 2001:

My wife and I saw your first show at Jazz Alley in Seattle on December 22, and I was so impressed by your song about drunk driving that Sunday night on the way to work I managed to have my pickup wrecked by a drunk driver. I hope he enjoyed peeing in the pail.
Keep up the good fun
Paul Karrer (Pksea1@aol.com)

Enjoyed your gig @ jazz alley in seattle....sunday evening......guess we shoulda been there on friday!!?? You rock!!!
joe bob, thanks for asking my son, nathan lansing to sing with you. he has been a fan for a long time. i am a new fan!!!!in an old body! and have been at home for a while due to illness...thanks for bringing me "back to music". best fishes for a happy 2002...take care.
sincerely,
susinn macmerchys ;D (RES0CI84@VERIZON.NET)

outstanding performance, simply marvelous, thank you for coming to Seattle Powerful rendition of John Lennon's 'COME TOGETHER' its difficult to think of a request that might entertain or challenge you all, but one song did come to mind have you ever performed I'M ON A MEXICAN RADIO?
Ryan Menees (ryanmenees@hotmail.com)

Hey! I just got back from your concert at Jazz Alley in Seattle and it was great!!!! I know, earlier, that my Jazz choir had wanted to sing some of your songs and we did end up singing "Elwood Decker" which was great, and we tried to sing "Spontaneous Human Combustion" without success. But I just had to say...you guys really know how to entertain, and I really and truly enjoyed the songs, mainly your performance! I wish I could've stayed for the second show....but we live about 30 miles north of Seattle....I WILL have to go to your show, because there is always a next time!!!! And I will be looking forward to that!!!!
Thank you -
Kerry Bowers (kmbowers2002@msn.com)

heard you on dori's show. really enjoyed the way you "crafted" your songs! happy holidays! phil

Greetings from SLO and happy holidays.You know I will be playin Too Many Santas on my old relic of a cd player as my brother weres his many dusty sweaters.You were great in santa lui in the 18 of nov and i can't wait untill i buy your newest Cd Coaster SEE YA
Harrison Harbers (Harbers@atollbc.com)

I just wanted to drop a quick line to say Hi and to thank you for the enjoyable night that I had with my daughter the other night at The Iron Horse. I had bought myself a T-shirt that you signed. I was so struck as to how all of you seemed like real down to earth nice people. Keep on making your beautiful music. I can't wait to see The Bobs live again.
A fan forever, Bob Potvin. (RPotvin769@aol.com)

Your workshop with the Reston Chorale was an absolute blast! After pouring through your two songbooks later, it occurred to me that you've released one each with Janie Bob and Lori Bob. That means it's time for one with Amy Bob! Please let us rabid fans know if and when you plan to have a new songbook. I look forward to trying out just about everything from "Coaster", which I think is one of your best albums ever!
Jeffrey Quisenberry (jeffq@computer.org)