Welcome to the Crabtowne Big Band Guest Book.
Please post your comments and let us know what you think of the band, the music, the website, or any other comments or suggestions you would like to make.
Name: Pat Chapman
EMail: chapman@pioneer.net
Date: March 08, 2009
Time: 10:20 PM
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Hello from Yachats Oregon, The Gem of the Oregon Coast. Just looking around tonight, seeing what other big bands are playing theses days. Your band photo caught my eye seeing a female trombone player! I'm female and I play lead trombone in our big band. There are not too many of us especially my age that plays trombone. I liked the form that your using to list your charts. Pat Chapman, Librarian and trombonist, Yachats Big Band
Name: Helen
EMail: 2eh@mail.ru
Date: September 20, 2007
Time: 12:01 AM
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Thank you for your job!!
Name: Craig Wagner
EMail: haventoo@earthlink.net
Date: April 08, 2007
Time: 06:53 PM
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I played trumpet with Bob Cady in the US Naval Academy Band from 'sixty nine to 'seventy four. He was the old wise man of the group that was frought with honesty and integrity. Since he told me stories of the Yorktown, CVFive, I have been using my free time finding all I can on the ship, including building a model, and finding photographs of the band on the ship just prior to the Coral Sea Engagement. Bob told me that when they were attacked at Midway it was really rough to put it his way. He was a trooper though and made it off to survive and mentor me, a green horn with a need to know the ropes. I appreciated Bob and still honor his name by sharing it wherever I can as I speak of CV-Five. Thank you Bob, your memory lives on and so does the ship. J. Craig Wagner Kissimmee, FL
Name: Robert Bouchal
EMail: robsus1@earthlink.net
Date: February 26, 2006
Time: 05:03 PM
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You "guys" sound fantastic! I will get a CD. Jerry Zadera and I go back a few years. He put me onto your web site. Keep up the good work. Bob Bouchal
Name: Father Henry
EMail: fatherhenry8@fastmail.us
Date: August 12, 2005
Time: 11:42 AMComments
I love swing. Before I became married to my wheel chair I used to be quite the dancer!
Name: Betty
EMail: http://ca.geocities.com/bfavell
Date: September 15, 2004
Time: 10:29 PM
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Sorry, forgot to leave our URL: http://ca.geocities.com/bfavell
Betty
Name: betty
EMail: bfavell@yahoo.co.uk
Date: September 15, 2004
Time: 10:26 PMComments
Well I'm from the big band era. Unfortunately only saw our Big Band greats on television, Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman et al. Of course, I loved to jive to "In The Mood." Those were the days which has inspired my sisters and I to have our own Web Site on Golden Oldie Movies. I would like to extend an invitation to our host and his/her viewers to visit our page and listen to the Old Time Radio and the Andrew Sisters singing "The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." See if your horoscope matches up with the "Star of the Month." We would love it if you would sign our Guest Book. Thanks. Betty, May and Margaret.
Name: Doug Hughes
EMail: ConnInF@aol.com
Date: June 28, 2004
Time: 02:30 PM
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So many big bands (http://nfo.net/.NEW/new1.html#NEW1TOP) so few listeners. It's sad. Keep buying/playing those Sammy Nestico compositions & arrangements. Doug
Name: A Canadian Fan
EMail: From: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Date: April 29, 2003
Time: 09:47 PM
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All I can say is wow! The band has a great sound. Unfortunately it's not likely I'll hear the band live (seeing as I'm in Canada), but if I ever have the chance, I'll be sure to stop by for a listen. Also, great website. Keep playing good music...
Name: Teresa Sutherland
EMail: tsutherland@erols.com
Date: April 07, 2003
Time: 10:51 AM
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You guys need more women in the band!
Name: philip scott
EMail: phil_music@yahoo.com
Date: March 27, 2002
Time: 09:09 PMComments
I have just purchased your new cd and the glass is half full concerning your performances. I really enjoyed 8 of your tracks, but on the other 8 tracks it seems that the arrangements were not very good. On these songs it appears that the band had no direction. It appears everyone was playing without much purpose. I hope you will put out future cds, but let's try to get the best arrangements that you can find, so your band will sound it's best. I really like the sound of this band!
Name: Jerry Zadera
EMail: jzaderasr@juno.com
Date: December 01, 2001
Time: 03:43 PMComments
Really enjoyed subbing on drums at the MD Inn last week. I had a ball. Hope to work with you guys again sometime. I think your site is fantastic. All you need is some advertising from the MD Inn to let everyone know where you are! Thanks again for a great time........Jerry
Name: Joe Ross
EMail: rossjoe@hotmail.com
Date: September 01, 2001
Time: 01:24 AM
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I am out here in Ory-gun, and my boss told me to check out your website. He said that you guys are really hot. Do you have any plans to tour out here in the west?
Name: Dwight Fielder
EMail: adninternet.com
Date: August 31, 2001
Time: 10:26 PM
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This band kicks butt!!! I've heard a lot of bands, but nobody plays big band music like Crabtowne!
Name: Marlene & Rowland Geis
EMail: Rowmarlene@aol.com
Date: March 17, 2001
Time: 03:24 PM
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WOW! What a great sound, and your website really is sharp. We've heard this band on several occasions and you are sooooo GOOD, keep up the good work.
Name: Darlene Hart Olszewski
EMail: DHO27@aol.com
Date: March 01, 2001
Time: 07:59 PM
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I absolutely loved the CD and feel honored to be one of the first to receive it. The CD was professionally done and the name "Steamin" truly fits. I always prided myself in being able to pick out my brother's solos, due to his unique tone, but I must admit, his "steamin" made it difficult.
The band should be commended on their talents and take pride in their accomplishments as musicians.
Name: Linda Simpson
EMail: lsimpson@fluidmaster.com
Date: January 23, 2001
Time: 10:28 AM
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This message is for Doug Hart. I guess I would be considered your plumber from Calif, I helped you with you toilet!!!! Now I’m wondering if you can help me with my hearing? Would love to purchase the Crabtowne CD. Has it been released yet? And how do I get one?? By the way, how's your toilet???
Name: Rachael Krieger
EMail: babeebleu4@aol.com
Date: December 09, 2000
Time: 02:12 AM
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The site looks fantastic, I too enjoyed the music at my Grandfather's 50th wedding anniversary and can't wait for you guys to come out with your record in December. Keep up the great work, and can't wait to see you guys in action again!
Name: Eleanor Dunstan Davis
EMail: hankellie@netzero.net
Date: October 15, 2000
Time: 08:15 PM
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I love your website---beautiful!! The band is fabulous as well. I heard you at my Uncle Bill Krieger's 50th Wedding Anniversary. You are the best in big band sounds! This coming from the next generation down. I couldn't sit still, but then music is in my blood, ain't it, Uncle Bill?
Keep Swingin'!!
Love, Bill Krieger's Niece, Eleanor
Name: Les Lentz
EMail: Les@LSPstudio.com
Date: September 28, 2000
Time: 01:53 AM
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WARNING!! DO NOT BOOK THIS BAND FOR THE FOLLOWING: -------------------------------------------------- Afternoon Tea Socials, Classic Books Club Meetings, Chess Tournaments, Tupperware Parties, Garden Clubs, or any other gathering that might upset the meek and mild tempered.......
WHY?!?!?!
Because these guys attack Big Band music with the force of Led Zepplin, the accuracy of the Andrews Sisters, and the grace of GRACE herself.
Don't hire them unless you're going ALL THE WAY.. Don't see their show unless you've had a full night's sleep.. Don't expect your husband to remember your anniversary, because to him, it's always gonna be~~ "oh yeah.. that night we hired that Big Band to play..."
God Bless Us All.
Name: Bob Rotruck
EMail: rrotruck@home.com
Date: September 23, 2000
Time: 01:28 PM
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Great sounds and great website. I particularly like the trumpet section and that sexy looking Ken Reck. My wife especially likes him since he is her brother!!! Good luck with your CD, you have at least one sale! Bob & Barbara - Sarasota, FL
Name: Gordon Blauser
EMail: af4hz@strato.net
Date: September 22, 2000
Time: 01:13 PM
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VERY GOOD SOUNDING BAND. GOOD TO HEAR BIG BAND SOUNDS AGAIN. WISH YOU WERE PLAYING SOMEWHERE HERE IN SOUTH FLORIDA. WHEN AND WHERE CAN I GET YOUR CD ?
Name: Ed Hart
EMail: BrodieH2@aol.com
Date: September 17, 2000
Time: 07:51 PM
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Great site - the sound is great too.
Name: Dick Ehmann
EMail: ehmann@nauticom.net
Date: September 13, 2000
Time: 09:36 AM
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Good tunes. So, where can I buy the CD and when?
Name: Sue
EMail: Sue.Massey@spb.state.ms.us
Date: September 11, 2000
Time: 12:18 PM
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The website looks great! Keep up the good work!
Name: DAVID HART
EMail: GucciGuy560@yahoo.com
Date: September 09, 2000
Time: 08:37 PM
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CRABTOWNE IS THE AWESOMEST BIG BAND AROUND. I LOVE THEIR MUSIC!!!!
