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Name: Morty
http://www.mortmaz.blogspot.com
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Date: 2008-08-20
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Comments: I had the great opportunity to see you guys in Manorhaven this summer. Halfway into the opening number I looked at my wife and said: "Now we don't have to see Chicago this year." Excellent performance!
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Name: Phil Thorstenson
http://www.1910fruitgumcompany.com
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Date: 2008-08-13
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Comments: Always loved the music of Chicago and you guys bring it. Great Job.. As drummer for the 1910 FGC your drummers great.
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Name: Debbie
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Date: 2008-08-12
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| Email: smithdebsue@aol.com |
Comments: You guys were great at balloon fest! Thanks for starting the day perfectly!
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Name: Laura Coppola
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Date: 2008-08-09
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| Email: linyredneckgirl@yahoo.com |
Comments: Loved u at the Balloon Fest., can't wait to see ya again !!
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Name: Kristine McManus
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Date: 2008-08-05
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| Email: bandiprinci@gmail.com |
Comments: I have been a long time Chicago fan and was at your Woodbridge concert last evening and thought that you guys were a tribute to the band. It was my first time seeing you but I don't think it will be my last. You are all great and I loved hearing you. Thanks for coming to Woodbridge.
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Name: Joy Staniszewski
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Date: 2008-08-05
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| Email: jstaniszewski@alliance.com |
Comments: I was at Woodbridge last night and loved the show so much. You guys are all great! I will definitely keep an eye out on where you play in the future.
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Name: Barbara Hladky
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Date: 2008-08-04
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| Email: barb571@optonline.net |
Comments: Great show tonight @ Woodbridge. You guys rocked. Brought me back 30 years.
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Name: George Acevedo
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Date: 2008-08-04
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| Email: georacev@aol.com |
Comments: Wonderful show (Wdbg high on 8/4)
You guys sound great, bought back some great memories.
keep on doing it, come back next year.
love&peace
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Name: herb hesse
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Date: 2008-07-31
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| Email: herb@herbsworld.com |
Comments: hey guys great show under the stars, by the bay tonite in Sayville. the tightest band about, indoors or out!
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Name: antonia desmond
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Date: 2008-07-29
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| Email: gigi.3@comcast.net |
Comments: I saw you last night in east rutherford i was sitting in the front row with my son, you guys were unbelievable I have loved Chicago since I am 15 years old and you guys were like seeing the real thing. I loved, loved, loved it and I will definitely come and see you when you are in Waldwick in September. Thanks for the great time.
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Name: stuart
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Date: 2008-07-21
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Comments: Enjoyed the show at Ramapo College immensely. Great musicianship! Thank you.
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Name: brian
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Date: 2008-07-18
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| Email: usmfgrep@hotmail.com |
Comments: Awesome show last week in North Haven! Make sure you get back up to Connecticut next year!!!
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Name: Dennis Geer
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Date: 2008-07-18
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| Email: triboro@hotmail.com |
Comments: I saw and heard you guys last night at Ramapo college. YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME. vocals and harmonies are right on, the horns are fabulous, guitar riffs right there, keyboard as you would expect perfect and the drummer, wow, can do it!!! and he sings...
THANKS FOR THE GREAT SHOW!!
And yes, we danced to color my world.
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Name: cathy
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Date: 2008-07-17
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| Email: cpondelick@yahoo.com |
Comments: your show at Ramapo College was great. My husband and I danced to Colour My World just like we did at the prom. Thanks for a great night.
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Name: Bob Warsak
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Date: 2008-07-17
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| Email: rwarsak@optonline.net |
Comments: Saw your show at Ramapo College. Was great. Really enjoyed the show. A real big Chicago fan since 1968. I actually met the band and treated them at at concert. I am a chiropractor and treated band members and wives at 2 shows at the Meadowlands Arena.
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Name: Rob Mather
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Date: 2008-07-17
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| Email: rmather425@aol.com |
Comments: Just back from the concert at Ramapoo College in N.J.. You guys were great. Many thanks.
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Name: Barry Simmons
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Date: 2008-07-16
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| Email: wolff944@yahoo.com |
Comments: I saw you play on the North Haven green, you guys are awesome!!!
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Name: jack
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Date: 2008-07-08
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| Email: jjjtalbot@verizon.net |
Comments: I saw you guys in levittown, had a great time. I'm a big early chicago/terry kath fan from the day. I'm bringing more friends next time.
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Name: john disch
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Date: 2008-07-05
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| Email: john_disch2002@yahoo.com |
Comments: i just want to say i saw you guys at east field jully 3rd for summer jam and you guys rocked the show better then chicago at spac rock on beginings rule
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Name: Maryanne
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Date: 2008-07-02
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| Email: mare328@aol.com |
Comments: I saw your band in Levittown last night and the show was terrific.
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Name: KK
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Date: 2008-07-02
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| Email: gemk272@yahoo.com |
Comments: That Alto sax player is amazing and really sexy too!
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Name: steve K
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Date: 2008-07-02
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| Email: skleben@hotmail.com |
Comments: Saw you guys for the first time last night in Levittown. Outstanding. Looking forward to see you again.
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Name: Debbie
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Date: 2008-07-02
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| Email: smithdebsue@aol.com |
Comments: Great show in Levittown last night! You guys were alot of fun and the music was too impressive. Definitely looking forward to the next show!
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Name: Bob Williams
http://www.USCGAUXBAND.org
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Date: 2008-06-26
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| Email: Bob@USCGAUXBAND.com |
Comments: I am the Commander of the First US Coast Guard Auxiliary Band in the Nation. I have seen The Beginnings 4 times now and They are truly the best. Each of the members not just plays but enjoys and becomes one with there music. I watched them one night at Westbury and there where other bands, (Strawberry Fields) that sounded just like the real thing but the beginnings put there own personality into ...(trimmed)
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Name: Laura
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Date: 2008-06-24
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| Email: ljmehl@aol.com |
Comments: It only took 20 years to go to a show Phil.You guys Rock!We loved it!
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Name: John Sauer
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Date: 2008-06-21
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| Email: burzephyr@optonline.net |
Comments: Saw you at Dix Hills last night. What a great bunch of real musicians. Great job with those songs. I am among those who think tribute bands have a great place in the current live music scene. What a joy to hear the music of one of my favorite bands at an affordable price in an intimate venue.
Keep up the good work.
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Name: herb hesse
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Date: 2008-06-20
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| Email: herb@herbsworld.com |
Comments: just caught the dix hills/5 towns gig tonite. What a show! REALLY tight band. It looks & feels like you guys have ALOT of fun performing together.
thanks for a great time.
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Name: harvey stein
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Date: 2008-04-06
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| Email: hhshmsltd@aol.com |
Comments: i saw CTA outdoors at forest hills when i was a kid. seeing you
brought back that night and the pleasure
of the music.
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Name: Doldude
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Date: 2008-03-28
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| Email: sld61511@yahoo.com |
Comments: I have seen the band twice and they have blown me away each time. They are an outstanding band and can't wait to see them again this summer.
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Name: gregory frank
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Date: 2008-02-12
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| Email: sjewelrygirl@aol.com |
Comments: saw show at westbury sat nite excellent thank u for signing my cd, cant wait to see another show again
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Name: Larry Moss
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Date: 2007-09-20
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Comments: I caught two of your recent concert performances in the last five weeks- the first at Vapors Nightclub in the Saratoga, NY Racino, and then at the Live at Five concert series by the shores of the majestic Hudson River in Albany, NY. I have been a long-time Chicago fan from their very first double album as Chicago Transit Authority in, I believe, 1967. I was totally blown away on both occasions I...(trimmed)
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Name: Bill Houff
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Date: 2007-09-20
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Comments: I saw Chicago last week in Richmond, VA. Of course they were great and renewed my interest in their music. So I searched the internet this week and came across your website. I have downloaded your music and quite honestly, am blown away by how tight and professional your band and recording quality is. Especially the three tracks from your performance at BB Kings. I forget that I’m listening t...(trimmed)
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Name: RICHARD MCELLIGOTT
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Date: 2007-09-10
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| Email: RICHIEMAC6850@AOL.COM |
Comments: SAW THE REAL GROUP 25X,IN 30YEARS,JUST SAW YOU GUYS AT ISLAND PK.BEACH,N.Y LET ME SAY YOU ARE AS GOOD AS THEY ARE,WHAT A AWESUM---------- SHOW,DEF. WILL LOOK FOR BAND AGAN.
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Name: Bill Houff
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Date: 2007-08-03
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Comments: I saw Chicago last week in Richmond, VA. Of course they were great and renewed my interest in their music. So I searched the internet this week and came across your website. I have downloaded your music and quite honestly, am blown away by how tight and professional your band and recording quality is. Especially the three tracks from your performance at BB Kings. I forget that I’m listening t...(trimmed)
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Name: Mark MacDonald
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Date: 2007-07-20
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| Email: mimacdonald53@aol.com |
Comments: GREAT SHOW 2nite @ NHP. The 8 of U dot the I's & cross the T's beyond 100%. Damn close? Not even close.
1000X better then the original. Keep it going, looking forward 2 August 10th.
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Name: SounTrac
http://www.sountrac.com
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Date: 2007-05-22
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Comments: You guy's do a great job.Seeing you at Jones Beach last year was a fun night.
Berry Brown also books us SOUNTRAC, May be one day we will work you. Good Luck!! from all the guy'a SOUNTRAC.
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Name: Gregg Henglein
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Date: 2007-05-20
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| Email: ghenglein@yahoo.com |
Comments: great seeing you at Joe's wedding, Phil. You and the guys sound absolutely fabulous. The wife and I will get to a show soon. Great to see you doing so well. A great guy and musician, you deserve it. Be well!
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Name: DJ KEN KOJAK
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Date: 2007-05-05
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| Email: DJKENKOJAK@HOTMAIL.COM |
Comments: WOW...I AM GLAD BARRY BROWN PLAYED YOUR MUSIC FOR ME..THE SOUND IS RIGHT ON TARGET..LOOKING FORWARD TO HEAR YOU AT A GIG AND MAYBE HAVING A CHANCE TO WORK WITH YOU GUYS...TERRIFIC SOUND..ALL THE BEST..KEN
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Name: Tim Andrew
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Date: 2007-03-27
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Comments: I'm a 54 year old full time firefighter and professional drummer here in naugatuck, Ct.; being that Chicago has been my favorite band the day their first album came out. I found this site, and wow, the guys sound great!. got to come see ya on my harley some night. Tim Andrew
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Name: firefighter tim andrew
http://www.firepilotcentral.com
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Date: 2007-03-13
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| Email: pilotfire@sbcglobal.net |
Comments: I'm a 54 yr. ole full time fireman and professional drummer. Just found this site. WOW. Chicago has always been my favorite band. Beginnings sound great, got to come hear ya, Tim Andrew, naugatuck, Ct.
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Name: Roger
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Date: 2007-03-05
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| Email: rchaffee@optonline.net |
Comments: Looking forward to seeing you guys at The Nutty this weekend. Will Mase be playing bass
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Name: donna
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Date: 2007-02-12
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| Email: djbae814@aol.com |
Comments: saw your band for the first time on 2-10 at westbury, you were great.
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Name: Joe Sciortino
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Date: 2007-02-10
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| Email: jsny44@optonline.net |
Comments: Great Show tonight at Westbury Music Fair!!
Dynamite!!!!
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Name: Lisa
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Date: 2007-02-05
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| Email: Lisalee66@aol.com |
Comments: Hey guys!! I just bought tickets today for you Westbury show on Saturday!!! Can't wait, I LOVE Chicago and am really looking forard to checking you guys out for the first time!
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Name: peggybuskey
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Date: 2007-01-30
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| Email: peggybuskey@yahoo.com |
Comments: hey phil,
you always said i was your favorite female singer...i haven't stopped singing, either. i usually fo nocello's in northport on fridays with the fred gatti quartet. we have some nice stuff worked out, we do weffings and stuff together. we're there every friday, i get there around 10 or 10:30. they have great food, too, you guys'd love it.
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Name: John N Catania
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Date: 2006-12-22
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| Email: john4t1@aol.com |
Comments: Impressive! Very impressive.
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Name: Warren Bader
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Date: 2006-09-18
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Comments: Hope you and the band are doing well. Just want to say that you and the band did a great job playing at the Ballys Beach bar and having Chicago there in the audience was a treat. The guys in Chicago told me they thought your band was excellent. They don't get out often and it was a treat for them. Looking forward to working with you in the future.
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Name: Travis Fischbach
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Date: 2006-09-01
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| Email: Lennon1967@gmail.com |
Comments: amazing, simply brilliant
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Name: John Collora
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Date: 2006-09-01
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| Email: JCC419@aol.com |
Comments: My wife and I saw you last night in West Caldwell your are great
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Name: Ben Bruno
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Date: 2006-09-01
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| Email: bentele@comcast.net |
Comments: I saw you guys last night in West Caldwell, fantastic show. Hope to see you again soon.
Ben
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Name: BILL AND JANICE GLEASON
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Date: 2006-08-31
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| Email: JLGLEASON2000@YAHOO.COM |
Comments: Great Show in West Caldwell! We hope to catch you again soon in the area!
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Name: Mark & Taryn
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Date: 2006-08-31
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| Email: mmsjeep@excite.com |
Comments: We saw you guys tonight at the W. Caldwell Gazebo in Crane Park. You guys were great. I don't believe I have ever seen you guys and Chicago in the same place at the same time.
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Name: Mark MacDonald
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Date: 2006-07-07
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| Email: Mimacdonald53@aol.com |
Comments: Phil, It was great to see you tonight & your beautiful wife & daugthers. Not sure how to spell Derdria.
Your band, well it just blew me away. Only you could do this. Along way from The House of The Rising Sun on 8th St.
I have e-mailed many people your site, I tell them that you are my friend who is in the middle with the frown. that is you, gotta luv it. What a night!!!!! Thank You.
MM
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Name: Ed Phillips
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Date: 2006-05-02
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| Email: ephillips6@optonline.net |
Comments: You guys sound great!Been sending your link around, they all love it!
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Name: MARC WILLIG
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Date: 2006-04-06
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| Email: nmicd@yahoo.com |
Comments: I hope you guys play philly one day...
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Name: jakki carver
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Date: 2006-03-31
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| Email: jackyblue@optonline.net |
Comments: I took my little girl to see you at the Patch theatre and now when Chicago comes on the radio- she thinks it's you guys- she's 6 years old and had a great time.
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Name: Laura Misciagna
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Date: 2006-03-28
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| Email: Misciagna@sbcglobal.net |
Comments: ADAM!!! You guys were great! I'm looking forward to seeing you again this spring/summer. Learn
Another Rainy Day in NYC - Please!
D'jeet yet?
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Name: Linda & John
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Date: 2006-02-20
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| Email: neeniegrumpa@opt.net |
Comments: Saturday Nights show was great cant wait til we see you again, so please get your schedule up so we can come to see you again, pleaseeeee!!!!
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Name: vinny dapp
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Date: 2006-02-20
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| Email: vstar6501998@yahoo.com |
Comments: saw you at the legends of rock and roll: you guys ROCK, hope to attend up coming shows.
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Name: Jen
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Date: 2006-02-20
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Comments: Saw you guys Saturday. FANTASTIC! We really enjoyed you guys, and we are now official fans!! Noticed you were the only band to come out and talk to the people between sets. That goes a long way. We met Adam and Mason who were both very nice. Good Luck guys!!
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Name: Dan Klei
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Date: 2006-02-19
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| Email: dan.klei@att.net |
Comments: Just saw you guys last night and you blew me away. I'm looking for your upcoming schedule. Can't wait to see you again.
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Name: Darin Scheff
http://www.scheff.com
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Date: 2006-02-12
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Comments: Great sound!
Love it, Darin
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Name: Kerry Agnew
www.sonicbliss.net
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Date: 2005-08-15
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| Email: red_hot_guitar@yahoo.com |
Comments: Saw the summer classic at Hoyt Farm and the band was superb. Not just an evening of fantastic musicians, but one of overall entertainment. The light show was AMAZING. It looked like real lightning!! Don't mmiss them when they play again. Solid, excellent band.
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Name: Randy
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Date: 2005-08-15
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Comments: Hoyt Farm show last night was great! The band was like a fine tuned machine for a little over an hour before the rain finally started. Awesome horn section really makes this group sound like the real thing. Don't miss them!
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Name: Michael Sterling
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Date: 2005-08-08
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| Email: mbs0626@hotmail.com |
Comments: Hey, saw you guys at BB Kings. AWESOME! I'm a huge CHICAGO fan, and I was absolutely impressed with your whole band. I live in Jersey so I'll be looking for you there, but I will definitely be comming back to see you guys again!!
Hopefully this is only the BEGINNING for you!
Mike
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Name: Adam
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Date: 2005-08-07
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| Email: adamperk@gmail.com |
Comments: Hi guys,
I saw your show at BB King's on Friday and was blown away! I just saw the real Chicago a few weeks ago with Earth, Wind and Fire, and I think I enjoyed your performance better. You guys have much more energy than the real deal, and seem to have more fun. I'm one of the folks who raised his hand when you asked who was from Long Island, so I hope to catch your shows on the Island. If you h...(trimmed)
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Name: Jobaba
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Date: 2005-08-01
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| Email: barrytagart@hotmail.com |
Comments: Hi,
Do you guys play any of the 1981-1990 stuff? I know that's considered the crap, but it's my favorite!
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Name: Lazzaro De Gennaro
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Date: 2005-07-27
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| Email: lazzaro_71@hotmail.com |
Comments: Saw you guys the other night in HOBOKEN ..... sounded real good... tight!! Love hearing the Chicago songs played by folks that really know how to play them. Would like to know when you'll be in the Bergen County, NJ area. I will keep an eye out on your website. Keep rockin'!
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Name: Jason Chapman
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Date: 2005-07-27
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| Email: jtantara@optonline.net |
Comments: I'm starting to wonder if we don't play BETTER in 91 degree heat.Nice web site. Where did Don Henning come from!?
Jason
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Name: Rud and Ro
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Date: 2005-07-14
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| Email: cuccarofive@aol.com |
Comments: What a great time in Levittown, it was great to see and hear you all play hope to do more SOON.
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Name: Roger
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Date: 2005-07-13
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| Email: rchaffee@optonline.net |
Comments: Saw you last night in levittown. The bose PA didn't do you justice but you still sounded great as usual
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Name: Steve Kenney
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Date: 2005-07-13
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| Email: shkcpa@optonline.net |
Comments: We saw you in Levittown last nite. We were the family with the dancing baby in the front. The show was great. We look forward to you coming back to see you again!
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Name: Johnny C
http://www.KillerJoe66.Com
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Date: 2005-07-12
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| Email: IPLAYLOUD@Aol.Com |
Comments: The man with the yellow guitar...my hero! (and that ain't no drag).
What a tremendous band you have. The sound doesn't just hit you...it surrounds you and pulls you in. Very cool. ;-)
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Name: Joanie Pollack
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Date: 2005-07-02
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| Email: mikejoanf@sympatico.ca |
Comments: I now live in Toronto. Come up and do a gig here! I'd love to see you.
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Name: Don Henning
http://archipelago.com
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Date: 2005-06-27
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| Email: rhenning@aol.com |
Comments: You guys still giggin, eh? I would have thought you all would have packed it in when I left the band. he he
MP3's sound great.... sounds like fun. I kinda miss NY, but FL is doing good by me.
Peace out gents.
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Name: Roger Chaffee
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Date: 2005-06-17
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| Email: rchaffee@optonline.net |
Comments: Great website Looking forward to seeing you guys perform again.
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Name: Ed Leone
http://www.angelfire.com/jazz/edleone
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Date: 2005-04-08
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| Email: eleone@lynbrook.k12.ny.us |
Comments: PHIL!!! Awesome job on the website! You and Marty really make things happen. I am lucky & grateful to be in this band with the two of you!
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Name: Mason
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Date: 2005-04-07
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Comments: What's Happenin' fellas? Great job with the site Phil. Nice job with the gigs Marty. Good stuff! Can't wait for the summer!!
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Name: Kerry Agnew
http://www.sonicbliss.net
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Date: 2005-04-06
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| Email: red_hot_guitar@yahoo.com |
Comments: I'm a CD carrying fan of "Beginnings", and recently had the extreme pleasure of working with the unbelievably talented Phil Antonucci. I've seen him as a musician, recording engineer, father, and friend and I feel lucky to know him. I'll see you guys at the gigs I can make. Good luck, and knock 'em dead!
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Name: Adam Seely
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Date: 2005-04-06
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| Email: aseely@grey.com |
Comments: Phil Antonucci is the shiz-nit! Keep it up - and I mean that more than one way...
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Name: JoAnne Antonucci
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Date: 2005-04-03
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| Email: joantonucci@excite.com |
Comments: I am now and always have been one of your biggest fans. I'll never be too old to love this music.
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Name: steve mendell
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Date: 2005-04-03
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| Email: vilmos1@aol.com |
Comments: nice job on the web site looks nice good luck with it
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Name: Stephen Sorrentino
http://www.stephensorrentino.com
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Date: 2005-04-02
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| Email: Stephensorrentino3000@yahoo.com |
Comments: Though I have not seen the band yet, I am very aware of the incredible star power that makes up it's line up of musicians! I can't wait to see them live soon!!!
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