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1/2/2009
Mark`s Bar
Scheduled to play at my place Jan 30. spoke to Jimmy. please respond to date scheduled. Thank you. Hope to hear from you soon.

11/12/2008
David Stine
It was great spening time with you guys in Rockford last Friday night. Hope you can come back before Voegeli`s departure in March. It`s always a pleasure talking gear with Mel. David and Allyson Councilor Stine

8/19/2008
Harris Lemberg
It was so good to see you at the Mallard`s game and you guys sounded great! Hope to see you again soon my old friend. Harris

8/14/2008
Rob
Keep making great music. Madison is lucky to have a band like you.

8/2/2008
Jennifer
Hey you! I miss seeing you guys. : Maybe next week? I`ll try to be there. How have you been?

7/17/2008
Steve and Janet W.
Up until just four months ago, we had never even heard of West Side Andy. Since then we`ve seen you guys in concert twice. You are an awesome combo! Love the `Alley Cat` CD. Keep on keepin` on.

7/3/2008
Nancy J.
Saw you for the first time at Summerfest. You were the best band there!! And I mean it! Will have to look you up at the Ale House when you`re back in town. Thanks for the great music.

6/28/2008
bill soucy
hey Andy Its me again, that guy from Murrells Inlet SC. I am visiting Wisconsin any worked around seeing you guys. I,ll catch you in Sheboygan on Sun. July 20th at the church picnic. If possible, let me know how long you play till. I will have to get a sitter for my grandchildren. I read your online fan comments and I guess everyone likes you as much as I do. My heart was racing at the Ale House last year. That,s the last time a band excited me. Our music scene is becoming even more dismal. I dont even like to play anymore beacuse after you play EVERYTHINGS GONNA BE ALRIGHT, they request BROWN EYED GIRL.

6/25/2008
Jean
The summer solstice party in Black River, what an enjoying time. It was soooooooo fun to watch you guys play with Ken Saydak, it reminded me how talented musicians you all are. It was very interesting watching you guys watch each other, and cue each other to play some music we`ve never heard before. Good job guys!!!!!!!!! Of, course, we missed Jimmy Jenuis, hehehe...........

6/22/2008
Ken Saydak
Gentlemen, and I use the term loosely, thanks for all your consideration and generosity over the last few gigs as I sat in for Jimmy. You guys are a great band and playing with you is always a pleasure. I hope to do it again really soon. Uddawise.

6/5/2008
Judy Gobeli
WOW!!! Congratulations on your latest award. YOu guys deserve it. Please keep making music. Love ya all. Judyg

6/3/2008
Donna
It was a tad cool on Otto`s deck but your music warmed our hearts and made Maggie`s 21st birthday a very memorable one! Bo Diddley would have smiled at your tribute.

5/4/2008
Mary and Don
ps....the Alleycat CD is damn good!

5/4/2008
Mary and Don
Andy, great seeing you at Mickey`s and great tunes as always! Hey,you could have stayed over with us and driven home Saturday....although you would have had to deal with the fartmeister. :

5/3/2008
Cristina
Hi guys! Very nice to see you again at Mickey`s Schofield and thanks for the special time playing Bossa Nova : ... The CD Alley Cat is awesome. I will be looking forward to see you guys soon in Alagoma. Thanks for the great evening. Rick and Cristina !

5/1/2008
Carol boopde
you guys were rockin` Thursday night ....Randy piped you guys in this room we go to and it was fantastic....love it....Thank you ...you guys lifted my spirits....Carol

4/27/2008
Aubrey
I love you guys so much and I love your music so I`ll see you soon hopefully.

2/29/2008
jane and tim
You guys have a great time in Jamaica! One of these years, we WILL join you! Take care, love you!

2/27/2008
Minnesota Cindy
Good to see you guys up in Scandia several weeks ago. Sorry we couldn`t stay the whole night, but the designated driver was getting a bit thirsty!! Have a fabulous time down in Jamaica. Wish I was joining you. Maybe next year. Need to get someone a passport. Plan on making the journey down to BRF March 22nd. See you then!

2/23/2008
Bob Frome
Saw you guy`s last night at Mickey`s in Schofield. You just tore up the place, I haven`t seen a show like that in a long time. Keep up the good work musichope to see you again. PEACE OUT

1/1/2008
karla
Hello Guys It was sooo great to see you if even just for a minute new years eve. I will come around more often I promise. Love to all karla

12/26/2007
Sue B
Miss you guys! I hope you can come up to the Twin Cities in 2008!!! Hope everyone is doing well! Have a Happy New Year..and have fun in Jamaica!!!!

12/23/2007
Mel Ford
Hi, I`m the other Mel Ford. good to see one of us made it in the music business.

12/13/2007
Cindy
Am really looking to making the journey once again from the Twin Cities to see you guys play at Sunsets this weekend!! Have listened to the samples of the new CD and can hardly wait to have my own authographed copy of it!

12/7/2007
jane
Glad to hear your booked again in Scandia...can`t wait, so will have to see you in black river. See ya soon!!

11/21/2007
Przemek Draheim
Dear Andy, I hope this e-mail reaches you as I was having problems with messages sent your way. The parcel you`ve sent me with two albums by Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band has reached me safe and sound today, thank you very much! After listening to your first, live CD I had no doubt that you guys are a super-tight band. Now, with two more albums, that impression continues. Your harmonica playing brings to mind images off all those harp masters – your tone is fat and juicy, your phrasing is memorable and your playing is overall imaginative. It goes great with Mel’s guitar licks. But there is not a single weak point in your band and all your albums prove that. What you guys did in this 10-minute instrumental called “Lip Service” is unbelievable – this is one of the best harp instrumentals I’ve ever heard! Congratulations. I can’t wait for my listeners to get to know your stuff – they’ll be amazed just like I am. I will keep you up to date with my playlists and Living Blues reports. Thank you again Andy for the music you`ve sent me! I hope all is well with you. Best wishes, Przemek Draheim phone: 48 609 97 35 29 website: www.blues.pl/draheim e-mail: draheim@blues.pl

11/9/2007
Dan and Melissa Perdue in Monroe
Hey guys. We really have to get up to see you again. It`s been a long time. Congrats on the new CD! Can`t wait to hear it! Take care and hope to see you soon!

11/6/2007
harvey
Your new cd is great. you can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it.Your mew website looks great tell Bob his work shows thru and of course your time and effort really shows, keep up the great work I`m really proud of you

10/30/2007
Frank B.
We minnesotans need you guys to get back up here!! whats going on?

10/26/2007
Carrie
Mickey`s Sat. night was the absolute `sweetest`. The new CD is awesome! Worth the wait. With all the favorites and new ones to learn, my copy needs to cool down or I`ll burn a whole in it. Thank you for all the time and effort you all put into making this. Such a gift to us!

10/8/2007
Jean
The NEW CD... it is an award winning CD,I`m sure of it. We have almost worn it out, Terry`s gone thru 3 lighters, and we`re still listening to it. It took awhile, but it was worth the wait!!!!! The vocals are so sweet and smooth, and the music.. well, it`s just damn good. Great job.. Better get started on the next one. Waupaca, was a great time and you all sounded marvelous. Thanks for being!!!!!!!!!!!

10/2/2007
Mike
Talked to you at the Wheelhouse on saturday. You guys only get better. Glad to see and hear the new album. Sounds great!!! I was hoping you would be north of Madison yet this year. Guess I`ll have to do some traveling. Till next time, adios.

9/28/2007
candy
Love your new cd alleycat really clean vocals and mucical tracks you nailed it a 10 it`s a keeper! For those who haven`t heard it you should definitely get it, andy you did alot of work on this and it shows.

9/24/2007
Laurie and Rusty Wright
Hi Guys! We just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed hearing you at the Marquette Blues Festival. Your set was phenomenal. Thanks for treating us to such great music. Hope our paths cross again out on the road. Laurie and Rusty Wright Rusty Wright Band Flint Michigan www.rustywrightblues.com

9/23/2007
Przemek Draheim
Dear Andy, My name is Przemek Draheim. I host two blues radio shows and I cooperate with American Living Blues` Radio Charts. You will find more about me on my website: www.blues.pl/draheim Some time ago I sent you a message about promoting your music in Polish blues radio. My friend, Sue Minckler from the Marquette Blues Festival has sent me one of your CDs with your autograph on it, Live On The Westdide . I`ve been listening to the album whole day today and I like what I hear. Together with Mel Ford you guys produce blues of the highest caliber, full of inspired musicianship and passion. I like the flavour of your music mixing a bit of Chicago and West Coast Blues, realy cool! It will be my pleasure to feature your music in my shows. I`m sure my listeners will enjoy it as much as I do! I`ll keep you posted with my playlists and Living Blues reports. Also, from your website I can see that you have two more albums under your belt - one called Handyman plus the newest one that will be released soon. Could you please send me them for airplay, as well? Please, let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Przemek Draheim phone: 48 609 97 35 29 website: www.blues.pl/draheim e-mail: draheim@blues.pl

9/18/2007
Al
Saw you first at music on Chicago in Freeport IL. Then caught you again at Berghoff and Blues on 9/15. You stole the show!! Best performance of all. Sonny Landreth was a close 2nd. I will be driving up to the mad city to see you again. You guys are great! Can`t wait for the new CD.

9/13/2007
Willy
What can I say? You rocked Marquette, I can`t wait to see you guys again.

9/7/2007
Jean
I agree with Ron below... you guys were the best at the Marquette Blues Fest. Always a good show and always a good time. Can`t wait for the new CD... love ya.

9/7/2007
jim supanich
i`ve never worked with better people! i ve never heard better live sound! thanks for making it so easy! jim supanich/sound tech/sombrero sound company

9/3/2007
rON bROWE
You guys were the best in at the Marquette Blues Fest.

8/23/2007
Jennifer
I really enjoyed seeing you and Glenn at Otto`s the other night. You guys were great! Hope to see you tonight as well. 3 Jen

8/18/2007
Mike
When are you coming to Boston?

8/11/2007
Holly
You can park in my driveway anytime! You are fantastic! Thank You!

8/2/2007
Jeff
Saw you guys in Algoma 8-1. You guys freakin rocked. Loved it. You should do some J. Geils, you guys are a perfect fit for that music. Can`t wait to see you again!!

8/2/2007
Cristina
You guys are a team of * * * * * Stars! The Best! Wonderful show in Algoma on 08.01.07. All the best for you guys. Ray and Cris !

8/2/2007
Cristina
YOUR GUYS ARE A TEAM OF ***** STARS! THE BEST! WONDERFULL SHOW IS ALGOMA !!! ALL THE BEST FOR YOU GUYS! RAY and CRIS !

8/2/2007
Jim
Great show In Algoma,wi. Thank You For Rockin` the lakeshore! Jim

7/30/2007
Patti
Can`t wait to see you guys in our little harbor town, Algoma, on the 1st. It`s a great place to play and then stay for a drink at the Hotel Stebbins with us!

7/26/2007
Mandi
It was great seeing you onstage again Tuesday night! I had such a good time, hopefully Jon and company will be back in Madison sooner than later. Take care!

7/18/2007
Zachary Brown
Hey Andy, Just thought I`d drop a line. Madison will always be a special memory of mine, and I`m reminded of those good times whenever I hear you guys rock out in my car stereo. Drop me a line if you`re ever in Hawaii!

7/16/2007
Jen
You guys were GREAT!!!! Thanx for Mustang Sally!!!! Maybe will see you next weekend!

7/13/2007
K.T.
Hi Tony....Just heard you are going to be in Fremont....We will see you there....The Girls from Waupaca

7/12/2007
Nicole Helm
Great to see you guys at summerfest. I will see you in Fremont. Andy hopefully my Mom Laurie Harris and Aunt Judy Judy Harris will come too.

7/7/2007
garyandmargie
loved the preformance in evansville on the 4th , your all great, and one of you always seems to get in a zone. jimmie`s act took it to the top. thanks for great time. garyandmargie

7/1/2007
Tom Ferg
Hi Guys. We`ll see on the 14th in Fremont, A special day: Loretta`s birthday.....Yes that`s right, she is 39 again Tom

6/25/2007
Sue B
Hi guys! Well didn`t make it to Marshfield...but when are you coming back to MN...still no dates scheduled?? HMMMM...??? Well still Love you lots...hope to see you somewhere in Wisconsin...Love you all!!! Big hugs and kisses!!!!xxxooo

6/16/2007
shotgunsusie
a pile of us listened to the show from the club via computer broadcast by our buddy randy!!! rock on brothers!!

6/16/2007
Judy
Loved the performance from cyberspace. You guys are the best. Just awesome. Hope to see you live.

6/10/2007
Kath
Listening to you while sitting in my room in China. Amiling and dancing around the room. Expect a surprize visit wehen I have a short vacation in the states in August!!! Can`t wait. Love ya All, and wish you could come and visit the bears.

4/25/2007
DJ Cliffy
Looking forward to receiving a copy of your soon to be released new cd! The Cliff

4/8/2007
Toni
You guys were great on Friday night! Glad I got to see you guys and will spread the good blues vibes about you guys! Already planning a road trip in the future!

4/6/2007
Sue B
Hi Guys! Still no MN dates scheduled! : Well- Joey and I will be in Marshfield on 5/11 so we'll see you guys that Friday night! I need my Westside Andy/Mel Ford fix! Love ya all..see you soon!! Have a Happy Easter too!

3/25/2007
Jennifer
Hey Guys....You were great last night!!!! Thanx for MUSTANG SALLY!!!!! When do you want me to pay up? LOL

3/24/2007
Dayal Cadien
Greetings Andy to you and the crew. Really enjoyed jamming with you guys on your recent visit to Jamaica. Always looking forward to the next one. Keep on playing great music. Music alone shall live. One love Your favourite 'bassie' ; Dayal

3/14/2007
Jennifer
Hey Andy! I had a blast in Jamaica, and look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Love Jen

3/14/2007
Aaron and Allison Eilers
Hey Andy we made it back to Montana! Thanks for such a great time in Jamaica. The music was amazing and all of you are just such great people. We can't wait to hear you play again! If not soon then definitely on the trip back to Jamaica. Thanks again for letting us tag along to get married on the beach. Take care!

3/13/2007
Stoughton Opera House
Friday March 23rd is right around the corner! We at the Opera House are so excited to have your extraordinarily talented band back to our beautiful theater, what a treat it will be for our audience! For tickets call 608-877-4400 Stoughton Opera House

2/27/2007
candy
ready for jamaica yet?

2/22/2007
Sue-Mpls
Hi Guys! Have a GREAT time in Jamaica - have a dirty banana or some kind of rum drink for me...No shows booked yet for MN...We love ya up here..come back soon!!! Much Love to you all!!

2/22/2007
Harpo Mark
Can't wait to hear you guys tearing up Big Cities again, Mar. 31st. I'm taking you guys out for Italian food just down the street from there. Good greasy food will make those tunes really slide out.

2/11/2007
Paul Goodman
Andy, don't know if you remember SeptemberFest or the contractual obligation of wlaking on the bartop at The Bar in Portage. Sadly one of the organizers of Septemberfest, my brother, John Goodman, took his own life shortly after his 53rd birthday in Sptember of 2006. John turned me on to the Shakedown band and I have been a fan of yours as well as the old band since. I have even burned the original signed version of that bands only vinyl god am i old album onto CD so I can and will share it with others. After John's passing we had to go through many of his things, including much Shakedown meorabila, if you are interested in any of it I hope I hope please respond. BTW nobody ever did Okey Dokey Stomp or Whammer Jammer better than you have. Thanks GOODY Paul A. Goodman 501 South Main Street Pardeeville, WI 53954 608-429-2690 ogoody@verizon.net

1/26/2007
Rob Davis and Jennie Pawlowsky
SPARKY!!!!!!!!!!! Just saw you were nominated for a Grammy in 2002 oops we're a little behind . We're totally happy you got that recognition!!! We're thinking about meeting you in Jamaica! woooo hooooooooooo!!!!!

1/5/2007
K.T.
A special hello to Tony and the boys...The Girls from Waupaca and Amherst are looking forward to seeing you at the Wheelhouse January 6th....Once again we will all have our dancing shoes on ready for a fun night...See you then.....

12/5/2006
Mary
Can't get enough of your music! Make more!

10/29/2006
Sue
What a great show in Marquette, MI last night!! Thanks so much for making the trip, and agreeing to come up again for our Marquette Area Blues Fest next Labor Day weekend. You guys are really tight, talented, fun and turned on the crowd. Your show was amazing.

10/4/2006
doug
We are excited to have you visit our restaurant and brewery on Dec. 2nd, 2006. thegrumpytroll.com Doug Welshinger

10/3/2006
Gary and Sue Hammond
Andy, We really enjoyed talking to you the other night at Stella's. We really enjoy the band. Gary and Sue

9/13/2006
Debbie
Hey Guys! Cant wait to see you in Rockford Nov 25th! See you soon! Debbie and Sam

8/26/2006
karla
see you all will be at Stellas in Sept wild horses couldn't keep me from the show. Miss you all may peace be with you Kar

8/6/2006
Sue B
Hi guys!! Hope you are all having a GREAT summer..Miss ya - but I see you are coming to Minneapolis in Dec...we will see you then!! Love you all!!!! Kisses and hugs!!!!

7/21/2006
Nena
I love you guys! And everyone here at work always asks about your next shows. See you soon!

7/17/2006
Christine Grimm-Kirk
Make certain when you come to the WheelHouse in August that you bring plenty of pickled mushrooms for us to buy PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to see you guys again and I will tell Todd that you are scheduled to play. Chris

7/17/2006
Papa G Gene
It was again a real pleasure to have gotten a chance to visit with you Mel and company. I flew up from FL to pick up a little BMW and got another bonus with you playing Thursday night. As always you sounded right and tight. I mentioned to you I am doing a solo gig down here and enjoying my playing and singing more than ever. But just wanted to say thanks for keeping me rocking and rolling. So from another old time player best of luck and keep the blues in your heart forever.

7/5/2006
Andrea Tway
What can I say other than that you guys rule! Thanks for all the fun in Evansville on the 4th. We love ya!

6/29/2006
Sue B
Hi Guys - just wanted to wish you a Happy 4th! I see your coming to MN - but its private : You need to set up another Famous Daves Gig! We may see you Waupaca otherwise! Miss ya and love ya all!!! Andy I'll send you the picture..it turned out really good!

5/28/2006
Paul
Saw you at Classic's in Shawano Wisconsin last night. You were so hot you guys made the sky burst! Great show, great energy, great songs. Special thanks to your band members who took the time to jaw with us fans. See you somewhere this summer! Paul and Amanda

5/22/2006
The Filling Station of Beloit
ADear Andy, Mel, Jimmy, Tony and Steve, Thank you for helping to make our Grand Re-Openong a complete success. Pam and I along with Doug Cash and a few others in Beloit that know of you heard nothing but the bestcfrom new fans for life. You were gracious, acoomodating and best of all, pure heavev to the ears. We hope you will comw back again next year. Jeff and Pam Raymer owner's of The Filling Station

5/1/2006
Joey
hi guys, Great to see you in MN, been too long. You were awesome as always! thanks for an unforgetable night = you guys are the best!

4/29/2006
nicole
Once again the experience was....ya know! This is the sexiest music, you'll ever hear!!! Thank you, Love you! Mel and Andy it was a pleasure.

4/18/2006
George
Great music-keep it comin! Jazz and Blues USA-themepublications.com

4/11/2006
Jean
It's been a over a month since Jamaica, and I can still close my eyes and see the ocean. This by far was the most relaxing trip so far, number 5. We were treated like royalty, welcomed with open arms and smiles were abounding. It was great!!!! Seeing our friend Dayal playing made me very happy, he had quite a year, but him and his bass are all good again. Thanks again, Andy, for showing us this wonderful week in Jamaica. It was all good....

3/28/2006
Carole LaForce
Hi Andy and Gang - Just wanted to again let you know how much we enjoyed you in Jamaica and at the Ale House. I believe we are becoming groupies. Please keep us in mind when you go to Jamaica in 2007. We definitely are interested in being with everyone again.

3/19/2006
Gary
Today I cranked I Owe You and Ludella on my vintage 1968 MacIntosh amp, couple of hits of some Cali bud and my Heinekens...couldn't have asked for a better Sunday. Thank you.

3/19/2006
John and Barb Thorne
Hi Andy, we miss seeing you in Milwaukee since we moved up north, Waupaca County but have you on the calendar for 8/12 at the Wheelhouse. Love your music. John is playing along with your CD's on his harp. Will never be as good as you but you are his inspiration. He especially likes I'm going home. Can't wait to see you guys!!!!

3/19/2006
Geoff WIlbourn
I had a great time at the Hody Bar last week an we are looking forward to the Belleville American Music Festival in July ...... KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE in the Madison area guys and I will see ya soon.

3/17/2006
Joe Reid
Hello Andy.. It has indeed been a while. would like to know what you've been up to.. drop me a line if you get the chance at the address listed above. Hope All is Well... Joe

3/12/2006
Cathy
Really enjoyed the show !!!!!! THANKS Jimmy for the cover charge pass !! hope to see you on May 12th ! :}

3/11/2006
Mandi
Hi Andy, we met last night at Jon Nicholson's show. It was a pleasure to have gotten a chance to talk with you for a bit. I will definitely be telling my friends about you and your music, it's great! Take care and hope to see you at Jon's next show!

3/7/2006
candy
had a great time in jamaica. thanks for all the attention loved the undersea dive see ya soon lov ya candy

2/17/2006
Floyd Cornelius
Hello from Pennsyvania. i hope that all is well with you folks. I have had the pleasure of meeting Les Paul a few months ago. I miss you guys and your music. You inspired me. Since I have moved out east I have been playing with Teddy Young and the Aces, the Stingray Blues band and the Pennsylvania Barking Ducks. Andy, I think of you every time I play through the Bassman you helped me find. Say Hi to all in Madison/Middleton. Will you be touring out here some time? floyd