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Hello to all you fans. Guy really appreciates your support. He asked me to create this page to give all of you a chance to send in comments and to see some of the pictures and comments from other fans. We would love to know who you are and where you are from but if you prefer you can leave the name and email blank and we will be happy to just publish your comments. Please drop us a line in the box below.

(Please direct any business dealings directly to one of the booking agents or to Thom Wolke.)

August 20, 2005

I saw you today at the Madison Ribberfest and I wish I would have bought your CD But I will be getting one soon. You are the best bar none. Hope to see you again soon. Keep up the great work.

Clarence

August 15, 2005

I happened upon a free Guy Davis show in Miller Square, Chattanooga a few evenings ago.  I couldn't believe my luck!  I sat transfixed as he played fingerstyle (and slide) acoustic blues in the style that I aspire to play.  In fact, I went straight back to my hotel after the show and worked out the fingerstyle melody to "Chocolate Man."  Two problems: I don't play nearly as well as Guy and I need to change the lyrics to "Vanilla Man"--but they don't fit the meter very well.

Guy's originals (Pay Day, Chocolate Man), while expressing his own talent and creativity, are a part of a seamless whole that includes many great players in the past, all the way back to Robert Johnson, Sun House and others. 

Perhaps my favorite part of the show was when Guy said he was going to "reclaim the banjo for the black man" and added that he got his first banjo in the 1960s, "a time when the last thing a black man should be seen holding is a banjo."  He then proceeded to play itand play it well. 

Incidentally, I was already falling in love with Chattanooga.  Their hosting Guy Davis cinched it.

Mark

 

August 9, 2005

We're looking forward to your show in Chattanooga this Friday night.

Max

August 8, 2005

Really enjoyed jaming with you at the Edmonton folk festival. Take care,

Cam

July 24, 2005

I saw you last night on the green in new haven, and I rushed to get a copy of "legacy", before you opened for blues traveler I never realized how great your show could would be, I'm looking to see when your going to be playing in CT again, hopefully soon, plan on me being there.

Pepe

July 20, 2005

Here's my "same name" story. My last name is rather unusual so I never expected to find someone who shared it, who wasn't a relative. So, back in 1978 when I was young and foolish, I was hitch-hiking around Norway, from Oslo to Bergen. I got a ride from a guy who, in the course of exchanging niceties asked me my name. I told him and he immediately pulled the car over to the shoulder of the road and asked "How do you write it?" Then he proceeded to tell me that his wife's maiden name was Grinderud and they had a new baby daughter named Susan with a middle name of Grinderud -- and there you have it. There has always been a bit of a mystery about where "Grindrod" was from, so it was kind of cool.

Suzy

July 15, 2005

Dear Mr. Davis-

I send you this email to share about how your music personally has touched my life, and now that I see that your father has passed, it is all the more touching. You see, my father passed away on October 31,04'. My father was a lifelong harmonica player, and while he was a straight harp player, he greatly enjoyed good blues harp, and acoustic Blues in general.  I started playing guitar about 15 years ago, my Dad really dug that, and we played a lot together.  While very often didn't see eye-to-eye, music was something that was a strong common bond. I played your cd "Bring Down The Thunder" for him a number of years ago, and he fell in love with it.  Since then he was a fan. On his Birthday, Oct. 24th,I got him your new CD "Legacy". He absolutely LOVED it! He really liked the song with your son, and I think I can safely say that he totally GOT IT.

That was quite serendipitous, as he died one week later. Your cd was the last thing that we listened to together. i couldn't imagine a more suitable musical work for that occasion.  I would like to offer my condolences about YOUR Dad. I'm sure you miss him very much and feel proud to be the son of such a great man.  With love and appreciation-

Steve

 

July 11, 2005

Guy like the music can you do a longer tour in austrlia next time not just the capital city

Kiam

July 9, 2005

I was given a copy of "You Don't Know Me" for my birthday.  GREAT!!!

Joel

July 3, 2005

Guy,  Just a short note to let you know how much I love LEGACY. I sure wish you would play somewhere around Detroit or Ann Arbor. I can promise you that I would bring at least half a dozen friends with me if you did. I'd make sure that Robert Jones knew about it too. Your friend and fan,  Skip Reed

June 27, 2005

Guy, my wife and I saw your performances at the Old Songs Folk Festival. We also attended your "How To Play the Blues" workshop where we were amazed at the speed with which you had everyone there, (everyone who had the forsight to bring their guitar to the festival, that is,) playing a blues sequence and sounding pretty good. Those were some of the best 45 minutes of instruction my wife and I have ever experienced!

Much to our surprise, we note that you will be playing at the Common Ground On the Hill Festival soon. We had already planned to attend but now we are even more thrilled by knowing we will have the opportunity to see your performance again.

Thanks for all you do!

Allan and Carmen

June 22, 2005

Hi there, Saw you at The Shetland Folk Festival this year and you were an absolute joy to my ears!

I see you're coming back to the UK in october...do you think you could squeeze in a scottish date, Maybe Edinburgh? I hadn't realised you had some scottish dates directly after Shetland, if i had i would have definitly come to hear your wonderful stories again.

REALLY hope you can make it up to Bonny Scotland again very soon. Loadsa Love and respect

Louise x

June 18, 2005

I am a kindergarten teacher in Rye New Hampshire and my class learned Guy's song "We All Need More Kindness in This World". I taught them the song and the sign language to it. I have them performing it on DVD and would love to send a copy to Guy if that is possible. We also used the song on DVD when we interviewed the kids what their wishes would be for the world to be a better place. His music plays while the wishes are revealed. It's very sweet!

I heard Guy on WERU in Blue Hill Maine and now I am a total fan. He is awesome!

Love to get a reply!

Anne

June 16, 2005

I was just turned on to Guy's music.....AWESOME!!!

Brian

June 14, 2005

Me and my family love your music, our faverote songs are 'pay day' and 'uncle toms dead'. my uncle plays the bango, guitar, mouth organ, and vocals in his band . he sings bluegrass he sometimes covers your songs, but he mainly does pub gigs. i would like to know if you are doing any gigs in england at any time because me and my family would love to see you perform live?    

cheers, joe (leicester, england)

June 12, 2005

This is one of the best story telling, high energy, one man shows that I have seen!! You left goose bumps on my arms!I have seen you perform at Stan Rogers folk festival and when I heard you were going to play at the Savoy I ran and bought the first ticket front row seat and all I could say was WOW! Keep up the Great work and keep pickin' & a grinnin'

Marcie

June 12, 2005

Guy Davis performed with great spirit and style last night despite the hot and humid New Hampshire conditions.  His booming voice and fantastic instrumental talent was exciting and kept me glued to my seat despite the oppressive heat.  I loved his stories and his gracious manner...he's worth seeing and hearing...thanks again Guy!!!

Cecile

June 10, 2005

Gosh, Guy, you are really great. You are so damn human, and it shows in your voice. Hope you have a great career. Did you ever think of doing

a few covers of Jimi Hendrix, who was a great bluesman and who is sorely missed and so castles made of sand, slips into the sea, eventually? For get I said that. You got to be you and you are great. What can you do? Quadruple platinum? You deserve it!

Telemachus

June 5, 2005

Guy,

Just a short message i'ts always a pleasure to listen to your music. A lot of your songs passed my radioshow "29 Ways" here in The Netherlands.

Good luck and hope to shake hands in the near future.

Take care!

Jos, Arnhem, The Netherlands

May 29, 2005

Hi Guy

Just want you to know how much we enjoyed your performances at the Shetland Folk Festival this year.  We were the three San Francisco folks, including my 83 year old Mom, who were always in the front row cheering you on.  You are amazing.  Thanks for the little musical hello our way at the Foy.  Throughout the festival, people were talking about how much they enjoyed you and we have been enjoying your cds ever since.  I hope that you return to the San Francisco Bay Area soon; you have new fans here.  Guy, we've loved your amazing parents for decades and you've done them proud.  We love ya!

The best to you,

Sherry

P.S.  We're looking forward to a future recording of "The Chocolate Man".

May 29, 2005

Guy Davis played at the Sound Lounge couple of months ago in Currumbin on Gold Coast in Australia. It was appreciated by everyone and still spoken about. Phenomenal man, great music, and lyrics with heart.  I bought Legacy and worn it thin! I have discovered blues.

Warren

May 27, 2005

My son and I love your song "I Wiil Be Your Friend" which is on a children's CD we have. I will now have to buy one of your CDs. I'm also a professional musician, and I have to tell you that song touched me so much that I cried the first time I heard it. There is just an honesty about it. Thank you so much!

May 25, 2005

Guy,

I caught your show at the Blue Note on 05/24/05 not knowing what I was getting.  It was great.  I appreciate what you do and hope you keep it up for a long time.

Champ

May 24, 2005

Guy Davis keeps the blues alive! A family trauma prevented me from seeing Guy recently in Ashland, Oregon but many of my music buddies did and were wowed. One fellow attended a seminar with Guy, and I was surprised to find out that many of othe little blues licks I frequently add to various blues songs have names, or nicknames. After a close review of this website, I cannot find anything about that. Will a time come when Mr. Davis will post a little 'Blues Glossary' of some of that information about blues slang? I truly hope so! Or maybe a new link on 'Favorite Links' to a website that discusses this? Otherwise, keep on pickin' and grinnin'! All best, Red

May 21,2005

Hello there Guy:

Well, we have just returned from the Shetland Folk Festival and wanted to tell you how great it was to see you in person.  We three loved your performances.  As I guess you noticed, everyone else simply loved you over there too.  I know you met so many people, so just to refresh your memory, we were the three from San Francisco who were always up in front cheering you on!  My 83 year old Mom simply loved you and I want to thank you for being so sweet to her and for giving us that little "harmonica acknowledgement" at the Sunday afternoon Shetland Hotel concert.  I'll always remember that and, of course the big smiles and big hugs.  I am so happy that we were able to see you in Bigton and at the Shetland Hotel foyer too . . . oh and don't forget on the ship back to Aberdeen.  We hope that was a better "ride" for you than the one over.

We hope that you will find your way back to the San Francisco Bay Area in the near future because we'd love to see you.  What joy you bring to those around you.  You have done your amazing parents proud.  Thank you Mr. Chocolate Man.

Take care and know that we are thinking of you.

In Peace, always,

Sherry 

May 19, 2005

Guy,

I really enjoyed your performance last night in New Brunswick at the State Theater. It was fun and entertaining. I wish we could have heard more. Good Luck with your tour and hope to see you again!!!

Lisa

May18, 2005

First, I would like to extend my condolences on the passing of your father, I have been a fan of both your parents for a long time....he will be greatly missed. Prior to tonight, May 18, 2005, I have to say I never heard of you...went to see B.B.King, and BAM there you were...I can say I left a fan. Sorry your CD's didn't make it, but off I go to the record store tomorrow and I will be tapping my feet to your beat about this time tomorrow.....and yes, some white people do have "soul"

Italian in the house here......God Bless and take care.

Patricia

May 18, 2005

Hi Guy,

Thanks for Legacy. Please keep Uncle Tom alive!

I'm looking forward to see you at the crossroad (Jegelscheune) in Wendelstein, Germany.

All the best

Fritz, Nuernberg, Germany

May 17, 2005

Just a quick thank you for all the performances you did at the Shetland folk festival, my wife and i were lucky enough to see you at "White Weasel", Clikimin and the community centre where we were fortunate enough to chat with you almost every night. "Legacy" is fantastic, it has re-invigorated my soul. On a personal note, my wife and i were married last year but due to an illness that took her mother from us we did not have a wedding reception at the time. Last weekend, our first anniversary, we had our reception with all our family and friends. Our first dance on the evening was "I Just Can't Help Loving You".

Cheers

Chris Powell

May 16, 2005

Thank you Guy for a fantastic night's entertainment in Belfast on 14th May. Despite a poor turnout you put on a remarkable show. You are talented, professional and above all have a real warmth that comes across (with a glint in your eye!)

Next time you come to Belfast I am going to get as many people as I can to come along and get you the sort of crowd you deserve. Dance like a chicken!!

Alan Leitch

May 16, 2005

Hey Guy,

Caught you at the soundlounge Currumbin before bluesfest at Byron Bay,heard you on local radio and cd(chocalate to the bone)live you made the music come alive,caught all acts at Byron loved them all,dont leave it to long before you return,a dvd would be good!

Ian & Heather,
Gold Coast Australia 

May 16, 2005

Great gig at Uley, wouldn't have wanted to be anywhere else that night. Thanks for playing Long as you get it done. See you in Cheltenham UK in October!

Jon Marsden

Bristol UK

May 13, 2005

Hey there!  The names Matthew and I am a DJ at a small radio station in Ely MN--- Myself and many folks up here in the frigid north and big fans of Guy.  "Legacy" had got to be one of the best albums in my humble opinion in the stations library.  Keep up the great work Guy and try to get yourself up here in Ely sometime. We have a large music community up here.  When it's -45 degrees, there isn't much to do but pick and grin.

Acoustically Yours,

Matthew Fetterer

Music Director

Disc Jockey "Crossroads"

May 12, 2005

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GUY!!!!!!!!

Have a great day Guy, today is my birthday too!

Pogo

May 12, 2005

Greet Guy !!

With opportunity of birthdays a lot of , a lot of health.

Successful concerts , beautiful music. It greeting from Poland (Polska)

P. S.  I have to you request. I ask write back.

Rafal

May 11, 2005

I would like to thank guy for a such a great night at the white hart inn sussex he created a warm atmosphere a real gentlemen . sound man was excellent thanks.

Tim

May 11, 2005

When people we love go they stay forever in our heart. We can restaured all their live, we can recues all their feeling, we can life with the essence of their roots. And that is great. With love, love, love to you Guy and all that you have received and represent. And your voice must be clear and softly and happy because all, here and there, ALL are very close of your soul.

From Valencia (Spain). Sorry, for my English.

May 11, 2005

I saw you play at the Shetland Folk festival 10 days ago and i thought you were truly brilliant! The song about the train and the comvicts and the dogs was the highlight of my weekend! I have been listening to your album 'legacy' non-stop since then and it is one of the best cds I own. Thank you very much for coming all the way to Shetland, and we hope to see you back here as soon as possible.

P.S. Thank you for showing my friend up on his didgeridoo! He was getting too big for his boots! It was so funny seeing the look on his face once you had finished. And to think we were about to put it away. Thank you again

Jon

May 9, 2005

Guy,

I too was at the Exeter gig and was transfixed by the performance. I have been a fan for a while but never been lucky enough to see you perform live. You make the songs come alive with your storytelling. More importantly was the trouble you took to personally thank all the audience individually. You are a true gentleman and it was an honour to have been present.

Please return soon.

Brian.

May 8, 2005

Guy,

Just got back from the Exeter concert for mums birthday treat! You blew us away. Have seen you before but it was particularly touching at such a difficult time in our lives.

Thank you so much for your wonderful music.

Dan & Eleanor

May 6, 2005

It was wonderful to hear you at the Shetland Folk Festival last weekend.  You have a fantastic voice which has been described to me as round, chocolatey, like velvet and mahogany.  Your song about the "home cooking" is very entertaining and when you sang "Chocolate Man," I said to my partner I like this man more and more!! It was great to see you jamming with fellow musicians and taking turns about the floor, much to the delight of the ladies!  We bought your CD Legacy which we have enjoyed listening to.  I look forward to you recording "Chocolate Man"  Has the one about home cooking ever been recorded?

Best wishes

Moira

May 6, 2005

Dear Guy,

Just had to thank you again for an amazing night at the Maple Court Hotel in Inverness!  As I said to you afterwards, you made our wedding anniversary very special indeed!!

I was blown away by your music and your chocolatey voice - I just love chocolate!  Alastair appreciated your playing Highway 61 which brought back memories of his playing days - I must persuade him to get his guitar out more often.

What a fantastic night - a true performer and a gentleman.  Please come back to Scotland very soon.

We send you our very warmest wishes,

Lynda

May 5, 2005

Guy,

Hey sir, I was watching "Beat Street" today and I thought I look you up. I'm so glad that you have continued in performing arts. Whenever you get a chance I would love for you to post a message on my "Beat Street Fan Page." It's brand new and i don't have much info on it yet but I'm sure that the fans would love to hear from you. Oh, i also added a link for your site on it under "Links." http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beatstreet

Also, I have my own site which I'm promoting my new book of poems. Check it out and I'll see you when you tour San Francisco.

Renee

May 4, 2005

Guy-Cool site. Good Luck!

Bob

Thanks Bob...

Linda (Guy's Webmistress)

May 5, 2005

I'm from denver CO and i am transfixed by your music. I saw a concert of yours late one night on out local station. The following week i did nothing but fingerpicking blues. I've worked out most of the songs on Legacy( many with harp. and everything). Anywho, thanks for playing olde timey music. I play mandolin and guitar in the olde time vain so i know where you're coming from. It's really great. By the way on " Things about coming my way", isn't that the same song as " Sittin on Top of the World"?

Take care and peace love and blues

Devin

May3, 2005

Splendid night at Clickimin Lerwick as part of the Shetland Folk Festival. We loved the voice and the Cd too. Hope you come back to these wild shores. Best Wishes and good luck

Peter and Kate

May 2, 2005

Just had the pleasure of listening to Guy at the Shetland Folk Festival... fantastic..we look forward to seeing him back very soon....Let us know when I'm the chocolate man" will be on cd ... loved it.

Pat Burns

April 30, 2005

Hey Guy,

What a wonderful show you put on in Green Lake, my son has been singing "Pay Day" & "Shortnin Bread" all week long!  You definitely have a new fan.  Great show and super musicians backing you up, come back soon!

Pogo

April 29, 2005

Hi

Just saw Guy at the Shetland Folk Festival last night. What can I say, been a fan for a while and it was truly excellent. He is one of the hits of the festival and I hope that Guy enjoyed it as much as us.

I that Shetland is a long way to come but it is one of the most special musical places on the planet.

Please come back and do a solo concert or at the very least another festival.

Unfortunately my son had to leave early as he has a school exam today, but I know he would have really enjoyed seeing Guy. Just have to hope that he willbe playing around the Festival club at some point on Friday night or on Saturday.

Thanks for coming over Guy and letting us see the Blues played with such style.

Cheers

Jimmy

April 27, 2005

Hello Guy, 

     I wanted to write and say how very much we enjoyed your music  last Sat. evening in Green Lake, Wi.   the 3 of you Blew Us Away with your energy and your talent!   Thank you so much!  It is always food for our souls to spend an evening with folks that are so  dedicated to their art, as well as " the forces of good"...

     It was not until after the concert that I looked up your website and learned of your talented, committed family. I will be requesting the resources on teaching tolerance, and will get them to our school district here.

         I hope is not too long until we can see you again.  All the best, and thank you!  

Ann Pahlas

April 25, 2005

Guy,

My wife and I just had the pleasure of seeing you at the Thrasher music hall in Green Lake Wisconsin last Saturday. (I am the one that asked you to please come over and tell her how old you will be very soon .Because I knew she would not have believed me.) What a performance we witnessed and excellent show you and your fellow performers put on .Even your son, who was very nice and made sure you talked to everyone before you went back to the food. Loll. What really struck me was not just the showmanship you put on .But also how you came out during intermission and made yourself accessible to your fans. Thank you for the experience and the soulful night . God bless you on your travels through the world to spread the heritage and spirit of the music.

The Wilsons

April 25, 2005

HI Guy

I first heard Guy and Nerak Roth with Ian Anderson here in Wisconsin in the summer of 2003, and have just been waiting to see then again. listining to there C.D.'s is great but live is the unbelievable. We were thankfull to Guy and the High Flying Rockets to take time out of thier Europe tour to play here at a small theater in Green Lake Wisconsin. Guy as always the true performer played his heart out for four hours with only one twenty minute break, and the added bonus of Nerak left the crowd stomping for more. Can not wait for them to swing through Wisconsin again.

Walter Romenesko

April 24, 2005

I just have to say how much I enjoyed your concert at the Thrasher Opera House in Green Lake Wi last night.  You are a wonderful story teller who has that wonderful gift of inviting your audience into these stories.  My thanks to you and I hope to see you return one day. You remind me alot of Eric Bibb, so it would be great to see you both together! 

Evelyn

April 17, 2005

Hi Guy,
 
 I saw you at the Bruswick Music Festival earlier this year and just
 wanted to say that everything that is written about you on this fan page
 is true. I only heard your music for the first time last year thru a
 friend. After listening to Chocolate to the Bone and reading this page, I
 wasn't going to miss your appearance. Thank you for being as good as
 you are. Your music is heartfelt, warm and strikingly authentic.
 Hope you come back to Oz soon.

Peter Pavlovic

April 15, 2005

I'm just listenin your new cd and its just great,no more comments exept that i wanna thank u for a beautiful-bluesfull concert in Bratislava,come here again, great guys Guy, glad to met u!

God bless u

Nina

April 11, 2005

Dear Guy,

It was great to see you in Bratislava! Almost three hours of pure blues, that was really something! Hope this was not your last back-to-the-roots gig in Slovakia!

Waldman

April 11, 2005

I just wanted to say how wonderful I think Guys music is, I caught him at the Blues festival in Byron Bay this year (2005) and how brave I thought he was touring even after the tragedy in his life. Your wonderful Guy, and thank you for still coming. (I would send the picture I got of you and Eric Bibb with me but someone took my camera!)

Rene

April 10, 2005

Dear Guy

Now, a few days gone by, I'm back to my everyday routine but I'm still under impression of that great blues evening in Zagreb, Croatia. The one we don't get enough around here.

I enjoyed 100% during the entire show although my favorite part of it was when you were performing solo. But that's my taste in music. That's the way I love to listen to the blues the best. A man/woman, and emotion.

So thank you Guy for feeding my soul with good food, and for me feeling good long after the show was over as I carry the picture of that evening with me.

And it was really nice to meet you too. I'd love to enjoy your music more often and I sure hope to see you again.

 

Best heart wishes,

Sandra

April 10, 2005

Been looking everywhere on the net for some tab's but can't find anything. Please Guy release some (guitar) tab's seen you playing in Heerlen (The Netherlands) and was really impressed. I've been playing guitar for some while but i just cannot figure out how to play blues song just by endlessly listening to the song. Been trying "If you love somebody" but i just can't get it to sound something near the original.

duivenhok

Have seen your great concert in Prague yesterday. One of the blues concerts /and longest/ in my life. THANK YOU.

Dobromil

April 8, 2005

Dear Mr. Davis,

 

Thank you for your tremendous performance in the Vienna Reigen! This very intimate gig was a revelation to myself and I feel so happy that you signed the legacy CD for my mum's birthday. I saw that you have been on a thight schedule and my wish to you to enjoy Vienna surely had to be delayed for your next visit. I dearly hope you will play in Vienna again, delighting us a second time!

Thank you for your dedication to music and people!

Julie

April 7, 2005

Dear Mr.Davis

Yesterday in Zagreb I asked you if Rev.Garry Davis is any relativ to you.I belive he is. Keep on picking and regards to all blues lovers from Croatia.

ivo kukuljica kukac

April 6, 2005

Dear  Guy,

Thank  you  for  a  stellar  performance  at  the  Byron  Bay  Blues  Festival  just  finished  in  March. I  loved  all  your  sets  especially  when  Eric  Bibb and  Micheal  Jerome  Brown  joined  you  onstage.  I'm  the  guy  in  the  drizabone  coat  who  spoke  to  you,  thanking  you  so  much  for  touring  after  your  recent  loss,  thank  you  so  much  Guy,  you  made  my  festival,  please  come  back  soon

Regards  Warren.  

April 6, 2005

Dear Guy,

Pure Blues. Finally! In Zagreb. Thanks to the promoter.

I don't know your family, I don't know anything about you, I hardly understand english (thanks to my friend Sandra for translating this), but I can recognize a nice soul, care for other people and specially the language of the Heart. In the Chain of Love your link is strong and powerful and so I wish that the Bird of your Heart touch a lot, a lot of other hearts. Thank you for great music evening, for humanity, kindness and warmth, for all good things you bless your audience with.

I hope that God will cross our paths again. God bless you on your mission. Best wishes from my heart to you and your great crew

"Dancer at the table"

April 4, 2005

From Ireland, live in Dallas. Big fan of Guy's. Wondering if there is anywhere to get guitar tabs of Guys. Inspired to improve guitar playing after listening to him.

Pearse

April 1, 2005

 Guy restored my faith in this generation.

Spencer

March 29, 2005

Guy, I saw you for the first time at St. Anselm College in January.  You blew me out of the water.  Your live rendition of the Railroad Story was unreal.  I was a huge fan of your music before the concert but little did I know how amazing your live music is.  If anyone reads this and has heard Guy Davis music you ABSOLUTELY need to see him in concert live.

Guy, I will be seeing you this Thursday in New London, NH.  Looking forward to it.

Chad Cooper

March 21, 2005

Just back from Guy's performance at "The Harp" in Sydney (my first pub gig).  Sorry we had to leave early.  At only 11 years, I thought I did pretty well to last until 11pm!!  That shows how much we enjoyed it!  Look forward to seeing you again next time you're in Sydney.  (We are sad to learn that your Dad passed away recently.  Sounds like he was an amazing person!)

PS I looked at your tour dates.  You're in Vienna on my birthday!!  Have a great time.

Katy

March 14, 2005

Guy,

Meeting you and hearing you play your music at the Port Ferry Folk Festival has left an indelible impact on me at a time of great soul searching in my life. You showered me with warmth, honesty, generosity of spirit and your music touched my heart as it has so clearly done for many people around the world. Your CDs are being well-played. Thank you for being my angel and for giving me so many positive messages through your words and your music. Looking forward to seeing you in Melbourne very soon.

Nicky

March 11, 2005

Guy, My husband and I heard you play at the Alberta Bair Theater in Billings, Montana last weekend where you signed a CD for my son.  Your music has been going non-stop in our house ever since.  Thank you so much for sharing your amazing gift with us.  We'll definitely be watching for you to come back this way!

Penny

March 10, 2005

Hi! I just scored a copy of "Legacy". Great Album!!!

I am trying to figure out the tuning and capo setting (if any is uesd) for "Long As You Get It Done". A great tune that has all the makings of the early greats!!! Thanks!!

Rish

March 8, 2005

After just spending a very enjoyable evening with Guy and Ann Rabson at the Myrna Loy in Helena, Mt. we came away impressed and in awe. What a talented couple. Guy certainly has a grasp of the blues and his deep throaty voice along with the talented finger pickin was certainly a treat. Come back to Montana soon, we'll be there.

Rusty Wrigg/Jan Sensibaugh

March 7, 2005

Dear Mr. Davis,

Last night I saw you perform at the Myrna  Loy Center in Helena, Montana. I wanted to say something after the concert, but I was spellbound; and plus there was a string of people after me waiting to have their cd's signed. Now that I've had a night and a day to think on it, I wanted to say that your music was invigorating like something coming up through hard rock layers from the core of the earth. You commented on the thin air here in the mountains, and it feels like your presence brought more oxygen to this place. Something has been ignited. Truly, last night I couldn't go inside when I got home. . . I had to keep walking and walking, breathing and breathing.  Thank you for sharing your tremendous gift with us.  I look forward to seeing to you again someday.

 

Best heart wishes,

Wendy

March 7, 2005

Dear Mr. Davis,

I've long been an admirer of your music, and had the great privilege of hearing you sing (and getting my CD autographed!) when you played at the Greenbank Folk Society in Canada this past fall.

So I was doubly sad to hear about the death of your father. I never saw him act in person, but many times on television. He, like your mother and you, has an innate talent for really understanding other people, even when their background and their experiences might be quite alien to his own. He also radiated the dignity of the human spirit, that innate spark of greatness that makes people persevere in the face of every evil and wrong that the vagaries of human nature can throw in their path.

My heart goes out to you and your family. Even while I am grateful that the world knew a man of Ossie Davis' stature, I realize that you and your family grieve a much greater loss.

I wish you strength and serenity.

Sincerely,

Victoria Wilcox

March 7, 2005

Hi.  Not being really familiar with your music, I saw you (Guy, if you actually read these) at the Hard Rock Cafe in Mtl at the Folk & Blues Conference two Saturday's ago.  Not affiliated with the music industry, really went there as an old fan of the Strawbs but, was captivated by your music.  Just a simple thanks and, if you would care to drop me your mailing address, I would like to send you a cheque for your music, ya know, the downloaded shared stuff which monetarily by-passes you and your industry.  Just a token of my appreciation and a big thanks.

David

March 6, 2005

Dear Guy,

I'd like to express my sorrow over the passing of your father.He was a great man and he must have been incredibly proud of you. To say I love your music would be an understatement-I dig-hard!

cool runnings.

Sam

February 21, 2005

I am from Scotland currently  resident in the USA.

I grew up on folk blues like Bert Jansch and Brownie Mcghee. When I saw you show on PBS it was just great. You are a diamond in the rough. I will be adding you quickly to my cd collection and buying more when I wear them out.

 

Please come to Pittsburgh soon.

all the best

Sincerely

Richard Finlay

February 20, 2005

Love listening to your music. I am from Ireland, now resident in Virginia and adore the blues and admire people like you who keep it alive and write new songs (as well as play and sing the classics so beautifully)which move me more than any other music can, for example The Road Keeps Calling Me.

My deepest condolences on the death of your wonderful father. I lost my mother recently and know what the loss is like.

John W.Ludgate

February 17, 2005

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky is one of the great wellsprings of American music. Near the beginning of this century, a handful of local guitarists such as Kennedy Jones, Arnold Schultz and Amos Johnson began playing the guitar in a picking style that utilized the right hand thumb to play a heavy four-beat rhythm on the bass strings while the first finger played melody. Mose Rager and Ike Everly, father of Don and Phil Everly, further developed the style ­ eventually known as “thumbpicking” ­ into a highly polished method of playing everything from folk songs to blues to Tin Pan Alley tunes. Rager and Everly were mentors to dozens of guitarists in and around Drakesboro, Kentucky, including a young Merle Travis, who brought his own genius to the style and popularized it throughout the world as a Capitol Records recording artist and Hollywood film star.

Travis’s fame and the continued influence of Mose Rager cemented thumbpicking as a well-established musical genre that continues to attract a growing number of guitarists from Kentucky and elsewhere. The performances compiled for this DVD by guitarist Pat Kirtley represent the best of today’s Kentucky thumbpickers. Players such as Bob Saxton, Maurice Jones and Moon Mullins have been playing the style since Travis first became a star, while others such as Paul Moseley, Steve Rector and Kirtley are a new generation of thumbpickers putting a subtle, new spin on the music while remaining true to the original sound. Like bluegrass, country music and zydeco, thumbpicking is unique to America’s cultural landscape and it is the musical pride and joy of the place where it all began ­ Muhlenberg County. However, the story does not finish in this outback county. It spreads further afield to the Southern Hemisphere, Terra Australis. It is here in this remote country that  the pages of fingerstyle guitar history are continuing to be written on a new continent, by a young debonair hot shot guitarist from Down-Under by the name of Mago Dei Maghi Magoo who is now thrusting the thumbpicking world style literally on its head, in  a new  creative universe. Unlike the  fore-runners  Merle Travis, and Chet Atkins, the Mago Dei Maghi  guitar style goes by the name of digit-thumbpicking. It`s style totally opposite to the thumbpicking  where the thumb plays the  alternating bass or has Stefan Grossman calls it `the boom-chick style`. Digit-thumbpicking allows the index, middle and ring fingers to rest on the basses and  to strictly play the bass notes while the thumb now in its reverse role, plays the melody, or takes the lead.

Guy Davis is the first living bluesman to marvel at this new style by the Mago, a style that  questions the very conventional nature of modern guitar  and the fabrics of playing fingerstyle guitar from classical to jazz to blues to country and strikes at  the  ready heart of our musical frontiers.

Mago Dei Maghi Magoo

February 17, 2005

I just finished telling my friend about seeing you last night in Tampa. She said I gave her chills just talking about the experience. You and that unseen crowd you had surrounding you. One man can fill a stage. Thank you.

Shelly

February 17, 2005

I am writing from Tucson, Arizona. Please bring your music to the desert.

Tempest

There are no scheduled appearances in Arizona at the moment but please keep an eye on the schedule page, we are constantly adding new dates.

February 15, 2005

I just saw Guy last night at UWF in Pensacola.  I was already a fan of his music, now I'm a fan of the man.  What a great presentation!  I bought the "Legacy" CD and inside it said the lyrics could be found on the website.  Where?  I'd like to have them.  Please advise and I'll be greatful. 

Thanks!

Lynn

Please keep an eye on the website - we will be posting some of the lyrics soon. In the meantime, the lyrics are on the liner of the cd.

February 13, 2005

I saw Mr. Davis perform at a Unitarian Church in Wellesley, Massachusetts a couple of weeks ago, and meant to write to say how much I enjoyed his concert.  We were the crazy people near the back with sleeping children on our laps at 10:00 at night.  I also wanted to recommend a CD for Mr. Davis to check out: "Poor Man's Troubles" by Bruce Molsky.  I also had the good fortune to see him in concert, and I think Mr. Davis would appreciate his repertoire of folk music, and his incredible musicianship on guitar, banjo and fiddle, as well as his powerful voice.

Then today at church we were told that the wonderful Guy Davis is the son of Ossie Davis, and so I felt compelled to finally send this message, and to add to it the sympathies of all who were touched by his music that night in Wellesley.  I'm sure that his music is helping him at this time.

Erin

February 11, 2005

Hello,

Why can't i find any of your song lyrics on the internet. I'm looking for the words to Just Long As You Get It Done-Guy Davis. 

Thank you!

Jane

Please keep an eye on the website - we will be posting some of the lyrics soon.

February 10, 2005

Discovered "Call Down the Thunder" about 1997. I was traveling with my sister along the North Shore of Lake Superior (Minnesota). We stopped at gift shops after checking out the scenery from Gooseberry Falls to Tettegouche. One of the stores had "Call Down the Thunder". 

 

Total impulse buy. Not sure what set it apart from the others...maybe the cover shot? Now that I think of it, the store owner may have let me listen to it, or at least recommended it. Anyway, I don't remember listening to the the CD until I got home (Spring Valley, WI at the time).

 

"Call Down the Thunder" became a favorite. We played it at work all the time. Something about the music just connects...in a very engaging and absorbing way. I should say that I am not a musician and I don't have any training in art or music, although I am appreciative of the work Mr. Davis and others do and hope they continue to be inspired.

 

So...for whatever it's worth (so many years later), I have always thought "Call Down the Thunder" was a great album and it has been a lot of fun listening to on my own and sharing with friends.

 

Sincerely,

Holly Wallace

Austin, Minnesota

February 2, 2005

Guy-thanks for making my 40th birthday go down a little bit easier!  My husband and I saw you at Jazz Alley in Seattle on 1/19/05 and enjoyed your performance.  We will look forward to seeing you again, and tell our blues lovin' friends to check you out.

Juli

February 1, 2005

Greetings from Yellowknife Guy, sure was nice to have such a fine blues act in the knife. Hope to see you again someday.

January 21, 2005

I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING YOU AT "STANFEST"JULY 1ST WEEKEND.BELIEVE IT OR NOT SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC IS IN THE CAMPSITES AFTER THE MAIN STAGE IS FINISHED.A REAL PLEASURE TO HEAR TRUE BLUES PLAYED WELL.

January 20, 2005

Guy, there are memories which i hope run through my head in the final moments. Your performance is on my wish list, I know then i will go to a better place with a smile.

Thank You.

Peace

January 16, 2005

I've been trying very hard with my guitar teacher to write some kind of sheet music for my favorite song "see me when you can."  I'm hoping to learn it so I can play it for my family when I'm home next.  My grandmother just passed away and I've always felt your lyrics encapsulated her attitude towards us as we each went our own way to seek our fortunes.  I was hoping you could tell me of any special tuning you used to make the song easier to play.  I have the version of the song my guitar teacher and I cooked up from listening to it, but I don't think it's right because we're all over the fret board and it isn't comfortable to play like most other blues songs.

Anyway, if you could help I would be sooooo appreciative. 

Thanks,

wayne

January 10, 2005

I just bought the CD "Sing Along With Putumayo" and absolutely love your version of "I will be your friend".  I am a beginning guitarist and would love to learn the chords for that song.  Any idea where I can find them.

Ann

PS  When are you touring in Canada?

January 10, 2005

The State of West Virginia recently had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Davis.  For many of us this made our New Year.  The gift of his music made the mountains (and our car CD players) ring.  I have never before written a "fan letter" but knew this occasion required one.  Your fan in Romney. 

January 10, 2005

Im a 58 year old john hurt/gary davis style finger picker and i just wanted to say im glad you are out there to show peaple what my favorite guitar style is all about. thanks. btw: i just listened to uncle toms dead and it made me laugh out loud! thanks again

January 9, 2005

I've still got the blues running through my head, woke up this mornin' but couldn't get a foot out 'a bed... Guy stomped the rain away from Westminster last night, I listened from front and center, now everything seems right, but I just can't concentrate...can't think straight..

too much swirlin' round up there.

 

Guy, you put on a wonderful show. For 3 hours, I thought I was in heaven, or something real close to it.

Thanks,

Steffie

January 4, 2005

I have nothing but raves for Guy Davis.  Ironically, it is hard to find words to describe exactly why.  Maybe, because as he describes it, is comes from the soul.  It more of a feeling.  His songs have soul, through and through.  And, I was impressed with his friendliness; he was very gracious in signing my cd.  In the many many concerts I've attended of various genres, Guy's tops them all!  Words won't say why, but we all know!

January 4, 2005

Hello could you advise me of Guy Davis has made any DVD's, my dad is a great fan and I have just bought him a DVD player for Xmas he would really like a DVD by Guy

December 30, 2004

I have had the fortune of seeing Mr. Davis in the various places that I have lived in the past several years: Vermont, Seattle, Mass., New York, etc..I first fell in-love with his music in college at the University of Vermont and had the pleasure of meeting Guy at a local bar in Seattle.  I now find myself back in school in Denver and every so often I find myself looking into the local entertainment schedule to see when Guy might make a showing out here. Any answers?  One of the best little known Jazz bars that I have ever been to is right here in Denver, el Chapultapec.  I would love to someday see Mr. Davis perform here.  Thanks for the time.  All the best...

December 25, 2004

MERRY CHRISTMAS GUY!!! 

Every song you sing is like a present to the world, thanks so much for all of them.  Can't wait to see you in Green Lake, WI.  Until then, carry on and keep on doing what you do.

Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones.

Curt Dahl

December 24, 2004

Dear Guy,

Close your eyes, close that door.  You don't have to worry, anymore.  I'll be your baby tonight.

Best,

Fish

December 20, 2004

I was told a couple of years ago from someone at Red House Records that Guy Davis had an album on Folkways record label.  I would like to know if this is true and would like the name of the album and how to aquire it if possible because I'm a big fan. I'm looking forward for your response about my question above.

Thank you.

Robert

December 17, 2004

Hi Guy,

Finally got hold of your Legacy cd: Fan-tas-tic! love all the songs, the Lightnin Hopkins tune stands out for me for now (great how you mix hopkins' - rather different guitar style - with your own subtle picking!) but this is the kind of cd that will give me another favourite song every week.all the best,

helix

December 12, 2004

Dear Mr. Davis

I stumbled over your album "Butt Naked Free" by chance one day while listening to a blues satellite feed. I heard "Aint no BluesMan" and ordered a copy to hear the rest of what you had to offer. What a find!

Last January my son was diagnosed with a serious brain tumour and subsequently diagnosed with cancer. My son came very close to death and is now slooowly recovering and will be recovering for quite a while yet. Your words in the song "Sometimes I wish", and "SugarBelle Blue" came to express many of the feelings and events that were seizing my life and the life of my son at that time. It is indeed curious how you can write a song for the goings on in your life, yet they could ring so true for the life of another. I cannot thank you enough for that. I dont know how the song writing process goes, but it obviously has a touch of magic to it, in that it has dovetailed into our lives like you were writing for us. Your album has become a staple of my life. I still often listen to that disk and it helps me remember just what has gone on in this very difficult past year.

Again, thank you, Sir, for putting to song the words of our lives.

Yours truly

Gerald Beaudoin,

Havelock, Quebec, Canada

December 12, 2004

Guy,

Last year I saw Taj Mahal and got the idea, for the first time, what the blues is all about.  Last night I  sat in front of you in a yoga studio (!) in Shelburne Falls, MA .  I have to tell you that your stories and your music lifted me right out of my white skin.

(HEART)  Iris  ;-)

December 11, 2004

Dear Guy

I first heard of you from the recent article in Acoustic Guitar magazine. I was surprised to see that "Black Betty Bamalam" is the same type of guitar as I have, I bought mine in 1963. I recently  had to have it rebuilt as the tail stock came loose at that time I had a pickup put in it. There is no other 12 string guitar that sounds like these I'm glad to find out that a pro is playing one. Looking forward to hearing you play it.

Regards

Jim McKnight, Toronto Canada

December 6, 2004

Wow! I just had the sublime pleasure of seeing Guy Davis, along with
the very talented guitarist Roth Patterson and the vocally gifted Vance
Gilbert, at Dayton's Canal Street Tavern.  It was an incredible show,
and a great venue.  I'm  used to the kind of concert where the performers are teeny dots on a distant stage, so it was quite a treat to see Guy perform in a place where you can sit not one yard away from the stage and where you actually get to meet and talk to the musicians (and even buy them drinks). Vance, whose music I'd not previously heard, sang an a cappella spiritual, sans microphone, that left my ears (and soul) tingling. (The man could easily have a career in opera.) Roth's searing electric   guitar solos were accomplished with effortless grace. And Guy, well, my superlatives fail past "freakin' awesome," but you were great! 
  
Before I heard Guy's music, my main exposure to blues had been through Eric Clapton and the Chicago style, and while I enjoyed both, there always seemed to be something synthetic about it, an emotional disconnect that never resonated with me.  Although I'm not African-American, my family has roots both rural and Southern: my grandmother grew up in Kentucky in a town called Hell for Certain, and she can tell you what possum tastes like.  My mother spent a good bit of her formative years in Georgia, where she shopped at the "Ay and Pay." Maybe this is why, when I first heard Guy's music on "Butt Naked Free," it struck a chord deep in my hindbrain that said, "THIS is it.  THIS is how BLUES should sound."
  
And, like so many things that you didn't know existed but that you
suddenly realize you've needed all your life, I couldn't get enough. I
still listen to Clapton and Keb' Mo' and other blues artists, but Guy's
music will always be the touchstone to which I return.
  
Guy, it was such an honor to meet you and to hear your music in person.
Thanks for sharing your gift with us all.
  
Yours,
  
Jessee Smith and Gene Kritsky (a.k.a. "The Candyman" ;-)

December 3, 2004

Hey Guy Victor ! I finally looked you up on the web ! You is a busy traveling man. We shall continue to keep you in our prayers sir. Stay well my friend. I love you & miss you .

November 22, 2004

Hi Guy- I've seen you a number of times here in rochester new york doing some great Gigs. I just bought the legacy c.d and it stands up to all the past material as great stuff. I like the mix of traditional and fresh new blues music.Was that your son raping with you in "uncle tom is dead"? thats a powerful song.  Good luck with the new c.d

 

john demanchick 

November 22, 2004

Mister Guy Davis,

Maybe you remember me from last electronic interview in spring 2004. I
only would say that your portrait is published in Back To The Roots magazine May 2004.  I think (and hope) that it was an honest portrait, but it is in Flemish (Dutch), so you can't read it.

Last I was listening at your songs in Mol, Meulenberg café (Belgium).
I have really enjoyed your music in your two-hours-long-blues-singing
act, very emotional.  Also I appreciated your humor and energy full way of playing. But sad to hear that your grandma Laura died this year. My
condolences. I loved the song 'Grandma is dancing' very much but also your chosen Skip James spiritual.

I hope to hear and see you again in Belgium. You was to tired , that
was why I wouldn't embarrass you with questions again. I am to shy for
that and my speaking English is not good enough.

Again, many greetings. Thank you for all your beautiful songs.

Mieke Geukens

November 22, 2004

Say Guy

What about getting out here to the Cave Creek Coffee Company in Arizona? These guys get the very best and have a loyal and intense crowd or 200 or so.

Seriously great creds have played there. And we'd love to see you.

Thanks,

Eric Gilchrist

November 16, 2004

Hi Guy!  You might remember me.  I'm the guy from Fur PEace with the 

World Trade Center song, Walking in the Dust.  I want to tell you that 

I've written a few others since then, two of which are inspired by you.

I'm really looking forward to seeing your show at Tilles Center on Long 

Island on 2/5/05.  It's the first time I've been able to catch you in a 

long time. (Last time was at Brokerage Club).

Anytime you have some done time in NYC area, let me know.  I'd love to 

get together, chat, have coffee, pick a bit, whatever.  Hopefully, your 

time and my time will coincide.

Peter Carter

November 14, 2004

Hi there! I've been a fan for a few years now, I've loved everything I've 

heard from Guy....wonderful talent...and I'm so pleased to hear he's 

visiting us here in Ontario Canada. I'm so excited that everyone here is sick 

of hearing me go on about it - lol. Thanks for the music Guy!

Lori

November 11, 2004

Hi Guy, 

Thanks again for your great performance at the Muziekcafé Meulenberg in Mol (Belgium). Everybody had a wonderful time and you surely made a lot of new fans. You're not only making people listen to your music, you also make them feel your music and that's what makes you a "real  bluesman".  

We wish you good luck!

Jo Verboven

November 11, 2004

Thanks Guy for letting me sit in and play your beautiful Gibson in Mol 

(Belgium).  You are a blessing for Blues music.  I heard lots of people 

in the audience say they'd never before felt blues so genuine and real.  

And this is for all the cats in the world: keep away from Mr. Davis! :)

Helix

November 8, 2004

Hi

Guy was brilliant in antwerp belguim   The blues like it is. My only critical 

point there were no cds for sale.  Hurry back guy, this world needs the 

blues & remember 99% one half wont do.   

Alan

November 8, 2004

Hi Guy,

I have the luck to see your show at Oudenaarde Belgium and i was very 

pleased  to see that you keep the lamp burning for all these big bluesman 

who passed away. You're so big in what you're doing and i wish you all the 

best and hope to see and talk to you again!!!

Noël De Wulf

November 2, 2004

I just missed your performances in Calgary this past weekend but I sure hope when you come through this way again that I can attend your performances!  I met you briefly after your sound check at The Minstrel in Kelowna, B.C. and would have loved to have stayed to hear you perform...the C.D. I bought is great fun to listen to you and now that I have discovered you and your music, I will keep my antennae up. My very best wishes for your continued success!

Siri

October 29, 2004

See you in Port Dover Nov.18.

Looking for your cds is hard up here, I'll be buying a few at your show. I don't have em all yet. Hey ever think to open a web store? see u

Gord

We do sell the Cd's off the website - http://www.guydavis.com/discography.html

Thanks for your support!

October 28, 2004

I see in february you all will be in knoxville tn. I hope I can get there. Please come to nashville, I really enjoy listening to guy davis on cd's.  I have and am looking for the new one. Live music is where its at so

come to nashville if you can. Thanks for the music!

Jimmy

October 26, 2004

Hello Guy,

I saw some of your interview in Vancouver with the CBC's Vicky Gabareau.  I did not have a chance to hear you sing.  Why not have a clip of music to have interested web surfers hear your songs?  I don't know anything about your sound and wish I had a chance to hear your voice when I looked up your Legacy and other CD's on your websit.

Have a great day

Careoline

 

October 18, 2004

I was thrilled by Guy's performance at the old Masonic Temple in Winona. MN Saturday night.  I have been a blues fan and have been playing the blues (pickin' and grinnin') - for years and to hear such extrodinary and exciting talent was like heaven!!!!  I was in a trance all evening.  Thank you Guy for being who you are - one of the true and outstanding greats in the world of blues.  God love ya!!!!

Al Beth

 

October 12, 2004

Mr. Davis

It was my girlfriends idea to help keep me going since my husband passed away earlier this year.  However, at the last minute, she became ill and I was left to attend your Lansing, MI concert alone.  When I arrived and realized I was not just alone, but seated against the wall in the very front row; I went back to the door with every intention of leaving.  After peeking at your schedule, I realized just how blessed I was to be able to enjoy you since it seems you will not be anywhere near Lansing, MI anytime soon.  You were absolutely awesome and I am all the better since seeing you and enjoying your work so very, very much.  I am a singer and theater director here in our small community and you have inspired me all the more.  God bless.  P.S.  You weren't bad on the eyes either.:-)  Keep up the wonderful work you do, you inspire many.

Vanessa

October 12, 2004

Guy,

Andy and I had a great time with you and Roth in Jackson, Ohio the other night. Wish I could have a recording of "red rooster" from it all. Thanks so much for letting Andy play a few songs to "open". You're encouragement and advice to him is truly precious and inspirational. Its rare to have met an artist so genuinely interested in his audience. I'm guessing you knew the name's of most of us before you left. *smile and thanks for the cigar. We'll be looking for the next opportunity to be with you and hear your music. If not before, next year at Yellow Springs, Ohio with you and Roth. God Bless you,

Dave

October 10, 2004

We just want to say we saw Guy Davis in Bellows Falls,Vt. USA and his performance was spectacular. We had never heard of him and read he was blues and so we stopped in the Windham to check him out. What an excellent treat for two hard working moms to be able to go out together and see him. It was really great and you ROCK!!!! Are you going to be in Vermont or Massachusetts anytime soon??? We would love to see you perform again. Thank you for a wonderful evening!!!

Gail and Kalinda

October 9, 2004

Hi There

You're cd is in the october edition of the "Euro Americana Chart".

Check out :

 

www.euroamericanachart.nl

October 7, 2004

Guy

Congratulations ¿when are you comming to Mexico, please don´t forget us, here, below California, are too many fans of you, we will be happy to have you here.

Your Blues is great!!!

Ivan

October 6, 2004

Love the new CD - Legacy.  The first track (Uncle Tom's Dead) is killer.  Guy hits the issue point blank and does a great job of it.  This, along with many other tracks, is featured in our bluescast.  Thank you, thank you, thank you

Mark Alestra - ABS Bluescast
www.absbluescast.com

 -

October 4, 2004

I bought "Butt Naked Free" a few years ago because I couldn't resist the title.  Now I can't resist buying more Guy Davis CDs!  It amazes me how his music can echo so many archetypical chords while at the same time being so fresh and creative.
 

I see by the schedule that Guy is coming to Dayton in December...can't wait to see him in person!

Jessee Smith, Cincinnati, OH

October 4, 2004

GUY,
 

HEY, I JUST HEARD YOUR STUFF ON BLUES RADIO OUT HERE IN CALI.  I LOVE THAT OLD TIMIN' SOUND. DO YOU EVER TOUR OUT HERE IN CALIFORNIA?  MY BUDDY AND I HAVE BLUES GROUP OUT HERE, A MIXTURE OF AMERICAN INDIAN / BLACK MUSICIANS PLAYING THAT OLD TIMIN BLUES AND SOUL. WE LOVE WHAT YOU'RE DOIN WITH THIS !
TAKE CARE

JIMMY RED ELK

October 2, 2004

I just read the article on Guy Davis in the Oct. issue of Blues Revue 
and I applaud him on his statement,"..Part of me wants the word 'nigger' 
to be as puzzling and as strange as the first weeks after the World 
Trade Center towers came down." Being a "true school" hip-hop fan and 
lyricist, I resent the way that word has become so commonplace in hip-hop. 
I am currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, in Samarra, Iraq and 
hope to be returning home soon. I have much to talk about, and I'd like to use 
music as my medium to express. Truthfully, I know precious little about the music 
business, and I would hate to get swallowed whole in the complexities before I get to 
say anything. Please help! Oh, yeah! That was HIM in Beat Street? Gotta 
watch it again then. I was only nine then. Thanx! 

Darryl Kelly

September 29, 2004

Hi

 

Im just a really big fan from Halifax, Nova Scotia and wanted to say that I really loved your shows here at Bearly's last year. Hope you come again soon anf before May too. In fact you better come here. Keep up the good work

Justin

September 27, 2004

We were really privileged to see you at the Blues on the Farm in Chichester last year when you did some songs with Eric Bibb.  Being big Bibb fans we'd gone to see him, but came away wanting to see much more of you! We loved your style.  When are you coming to the UK again?

Madeline

September 27, 2004

I saw Guy perform in Melbourne Australia a while back now and I want to know when he is coming back...

Nicole

September 24, 2004

Hi I bought your cd legacy last Wednesday.  Before I've never heard about you.  Sorry.  I have a small pub in Leper a small city in Belgium.  I play that cd since a few days and all of my costumers are really quite fond of it.  It is very nice music. Thanks a lot.  And PLEASE if you are ever in my country inform me.

Stephan

September 18, 2004

Guy, when are you coming back to California? I will never forget the wonderful experience we had with the benefit fundraiser you did for the Northern California CIBI (Council of Independent Black Institutions) schools in the Bay Area back in 1998!

Nobantu Ankoanda

Currently, Guy is not scheduled to perform in California. However, please keep checking the schedule page, it will be updated in the near future. Thanks for your support!

September 15, 2004

Hello there, I'm just putting together details for a show upcoming with Guy Davis in Sudbury, Ontario on Friday November 19th.  I will be promoting the show at St. Andrew's Place.  111 Larch St., Sudbury.  Tickets will be available at The Townehouse Tavern (705) 674-6883 and Records on Wheels (705) 675-6617.  They are $15.00 including taxes.  the doors will open at 8:00pm with the concert starting when everyone is comfortably seated.  The venue is 400 seats.  Tickets go on sale Friday, September 17th.

 

Web info for the show will be found at www.thetownehouse.com/guydavis.htm/

 

Thanks,

 

Paul Loewenberg

September 14, 2004

Well, great to hear such talent!  Our school currently sings along with your song I Will Be Your Friend as we begin our new school year and start our Helping Hands initiative to help those that are less fortunate in our community.  We would love to stay in touch with you!

Anita Walton, Antheil Elementary School, NJ

September 11, 2004

I will be checking out one of Guy's shows in Alberta, but I would love to send my parents to see him in Saskatoon.  Any idea when a venue will be chosen and where I can get tickets from?

Rochelle

We are in the process of updating the schedule. Please visit the site often and keep an eye on the schedule page.

September 9, 2004

I saw Guy on public television randomly a few nights ago and was intstantly hooked. The great talent which he has for the different intruments which he plays is something wonderful to hear and see. I give him the upmost respect and hope to see him continue to create these wonderful songs

Joseph

September 8, 2004

I just want to thank red house records for sending us here at KGPR 89.9 FM Great Falls, Montana Public Radio Station the Guy Davis CD("Legacy.")  It is one of thwe best I have heard in a very long time.  It's about time some one put out a good blues cd.  With the best I have ever heard as far as banjo, and guitar; and throwing in the best singing to top it off with.  Without a doubt the best blues CD I have heard in a long time.  Just so you know it is going to get a lot of air time here at our station which is: KGPR Great Falls, Montana Public Radio 89.9 FM:

Our Address is:

KGPR

2100 16th. Ave.S.

Great Falls, MT. 59405

Robert Heryford

Thanks a bunch Robert - Guy really appreciates your support!

September 8, 2004

Hey Guy

You rock man!  I really enjoyed taking your Blues Workshop at the 1st Annual Guitarbeque in Asbury Park, NJ and I really dug the show as well.  I hope to see to play again soon!

Melissa

September 7, 2004

Hi there,

I saw you in Ayr at the Abbotsford hotel you were magnificent. When will you be back in Britian?

Carol

Thanks so much for your feedback. At the moment Guy is not scheduled to be back in Britain, but please check the schedule page periodically to find out when Guy will be back in your area.

September 7, 2004

My name's Gianluca Diana, from Rome--Italy.We met at this summer at Trasimeno Blues festival. I interviewed for my radio program "Mojo Station" for Radio Città Aperta from Rome.Tomorrow night (wednesday night, italian hour 11 p.m.-01 a.m. , i will broadcoast your interview and i'll make special a 40 minute special about you. I hope you could listen to the program, on the radio station web-site. Take care.

radio-web-site: www.radiocittaperta.it

September 7, 2004

I saw you awhile back at the fur peace ranch when you sat in with sonny landreth and cindy cashdollar. I was really impressed with the songs you played. you added alot of energy to the show. I thought it was cool that you broke away from the guitar oriented songs to play a banjo tune and one on harmonica. I wonder if jorma knows how crazy it gets at the ranch when he leaves. Banjos and harmonicas onstage... what next??? hehehehe. You definitely made it a very fun and memorable evening. 

I just got chocolate to the bone yesterday and I haven't stopped listening to it yet. I like all of the songs on the album, but "tell me where the road is" and "right on time" are my favorites. Great timeless songs. I hope to see ya the next time you pass through ohio. Keep on pickin!

Sean

September 1, 2004

I love the song 'honeydew melon rag' and i would love to learn how to play it, but i can't find any tab or sheet music on the internet. Where can i get some?

Theodora

August 26, 2004

Went to see guy in the Queen’s Hall in Edinburgh and was blown away. Was curious to find out if he’s going to release scores for all of us wannabees to try and emulate him. If no, can he give me a hint as to what key/tuning “honeydew melon rag” or “Georgia rag” are in to get me started! 

Oh and what kind of guitar(s) does he play?

Craig

August 22, 2004

We saw Guy in Longwood Garden last week and been very pleased to see him performing right in front of us. He is one of the best we ever heard in a live show, but the only one expressing his views and dedication for peace in the world to come. We were kind of squeezed between two fountains coming - from up or down..., but happy that the show had been moved inside cause we finally had enough time to meet a brother.

Salut mon frère! Your good!

 

August 20, 2004

Hello! Who thought up the 5 questions for Guy to answer?

Thanks

They were asked by Blues Access magazine during an interview.

August 11, 2004

Hello, will he ever come to Poland?

Blue- eyed Aggie  

I'm not sure when the next eastern Euro tour will happen, probably next Spring. Visit our website and check the schedule link often - Thanks

Tour Schedule

August 2, 2004

I see that guy has a gig in Sudbury Ontario Canada on Nov. 19/04 and was wondering if he has any other stops in Northern Ontario around that time.  I live about 150 miles from Sudbury (in Sault Ste. Marie) and will definitely make the trip unless he'll be playing somewhere closer to Sault Ste. Marie Ontario.

Thanks.

Michael

July 31, 2004  

I just picked up your CD, Legend, and let me tell you, it got me on a huge blues kick.  I can't stop listening to it!!

 

I am an avid guitarist and love your stuff.

 

Gus

Age 14

July 29, 2004  

Guy, your show in Appleton, WI about a year ago really opened me to your incredible talent as a musician and songwriter.  Man, I don't even know what to say...

See you in Madison and Chicago!

Will

July 25, 2004

I'm from Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy. Yesterday night I saw your performance in Narcao. Let me say you gave me a great emotion. Many thanks!

Luigi Pala

July 21. 2004

Awesome picking where can i get your cd's got to have it

You can buy cds right off this site on the discography page!

July 10, 2004

Hi Guy,

Please accept my highest congratulations. You are a fantastic bluesman and you always give me wonderful emotions.  God bless You.

Roberto Boini

July 8, 2004

Hi,

Just saw guy last night on KET (Northern Kentucky's public televsion). What a great concert he put on.  Could you pass on Guy's upcoming tour schedule, I don't see anything listed under the schedule link in the website. Thanks

The schedule is linked to the blue heading:   Tour Schedule

July 3, 2004

Guy - PLEASE cut a DVD of your Fishy Waters show, then when you go on tour to promote it, play San Diego!

Best Regards,

Mark Buckles

June 28, 2004

Hi Guy,

We saw you play at Blues at Pumpbottom Farm yesterday, 27th June. We have most of your cd's, so it was great to hear you live. Even more so as you sang two songs from your Chocolate to the bone cd, Step it up and Go, and Limetown, both of which I sing lead in our up and coming jug band. We do this for fun. Your musical talent is amazing, especially as you play both guitar and harp together and the highest level. We will see you again!

Paul & Sonya, Gillingham, Dorset, England.

June 21, 2004

Hey Mr. Davis,

 

It was great to see you at John Randolph's memorial. And I've just listened to the CD and it's really marvelous. Very relaxing, familiar and beautiful to listen to. I just got a lot of work done(writing) while it was on the machine.  Do you know my friend Nick Katzman at all? He used to record with Kicking Mule, but many years ago moved to Germany where he actually enjoys a busy career as a blues performer.

Anyway, great to be in touch, keep up the great work, and please let me know what you're up to. Best to the folks(always great to them too!)

 

Peace,

Joe Gilford

Brooklyn, NY

June 21, 2004

Hei Guy. We are Teresa and Isabel from Valencia (Spain) (2002), Last year we couldn't see your performance, in Black Note Pub, because we were on holiday. What a pity! We want to know if you have planning to come to Valencia this year or only to Andalucia. We would like to sent you two photographs but we don't know how to do it with this format.

 

Two blondes blondies that wish you

May 31, 2004

How wonderful that we, fans, can leave feedback now. When I was in a CD store over a year ago, I heard a voice that sounded very familiar. Thought it was a new Taj Mahal CD.... Went up to the counter and asked about it. Nope: Guy Davis. Sorry, Guy, but I didn't have a clue then. Decided immediately to buy the CD "Give in Kind". Absolutely smashing. Great artist with a voice that goes straight to the heart. I introduced the CD to a friend who always tips me about concerts and last February he told me that Guy would give a concert in Amsterdam on May 6th.  We went to the concert with a few friends, including my 16 year old son! We really had a marvelous time. That's what music is all about. Someone with a great voice, good lyrics, a guitar, a harmonica to take us on a musical journey.  Such a pity the show was only 45 mins. Afterwards we bought "Chocolate to the bone" and Guy was there to sign it and talk with us for a couple of minutes. What an incredibly nice person.   We DO HOPE Guy will be back in Amsterdam SOON for a much longer concert. Very sorry to see on the tour schedule he won't be playing in the Netherlands coming months. And… wish I could attend June 6th when there is a double bill with Chris Smither, who is a favorite of ours as well!!    Keep it up! And keep us posted!

Love from all.

Sherill, Janica (my 16 year old son), & Jules (my concert companion)

April 24, 2004

I am polish photographer and I work for "Twoj Blues" /Your Blues/ the only polish blues magazine. I had possibility to see and hear Mr Davis during his concert in Sumeperk at Czech Republic. I am realy impressed. At the concert I made couple photographs of Mr Davis and I'am sending two of it to you. Maybe you will place it on Mr Davis's web site.

With best regards,

Adam Pasierski

February 25, 2004

I am creating a music related web directory - http://www.the-music-directory.com - (A collection of links to music related websites and newsgroups.) and I would like to include your website http://www.guydavis.com/.

Thank you,
Mike Eduards

February 11, 2004

We saw Guy in the Outer Banks! And what a treat! We were just passing through, happened to see his name on the sign in front and skidded to a stop. Went in and found out that, yes, really and truly he was going to be there tonight!  So we went and booked a room and stayed over just for the rare intimate show. What a treat!

Jack & Mary Ann Lynes Aiken SC