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1/15/2012
LAURAFEST
So are we going to jamaica? Tough times always bring out the best in all of us. Think of you and your band often. Good times were had by all. Laurafest was an amazing event in Three Lakes. Miss you all.

1/1/2012
G.Rae
Andy, the highlight of 2011 for me and Lendved family and friends was your band playing at their homestead to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on May 21 of 2011. Wanted you to know how much we all enjoyed it. If I had not been traveling out to the Wallowa Mts of the Eagle Cap Wilderness in Oregon near Hells Canyon to commune with a herd of llamas in August, I would`ve joined my sister and friends at the Nau-ti-gal when you played for customer appreciation day. Fortunately I was in a cell phone area and she called so I could listen to a few of your tunes from afar! Another 2011 highlight. You make a huge difference in so many lives, thank you for that. I hope you`re on the mend and wish you a wealth of good health and happiness in 2012 and beyond. The Powers That Be know we all need it. Peace out, G.Rae

12/30/2011
Linda and Stan R
Andy, we went to the Hody bar tonite to see you tonite to celebrate our 3rd wedding anniversary and were disappointed to hear you were not feeling well. Next year, get a flu shot? Lol! Really we missed you... So I had to give a big schmooch to Mel its going on my Facebook page! . Take care. We`ll try again to come and see you. Linda and Stan Frm Sheboygan,Wi keep the blues alive!

11/5/2011
Bonnie Phillips
Hi Andy and Mel Miss you guys hope all is well tell the girls I said hi too.....Miss the blues with you all!!!!!! HUGSSSSSSSSS

10/15/2011
Kathy
Thanks for another great Beer Fest!

9/30/2011
Pam
Help. We love your band. We had your Handyman cd stolen from our boat. We miss it. Any way to get another copy?

9/13/2011
Claudio Bluesman
Hey, great band,great sound and great harmonica,greetings from CHILE Invite you to visit the wesite of my Band EL CRUCE, is the most important band of blues here in my country. www.elcruce.cl

8/5/2011
Cheryl
Hey Andy!! Can`t wait to see you guys at Moosefest August 28 :-

8/3/2011
Melissa Snider
See you guys on Saturday in Durand at Blues on the Chippewa! My dad, Ted Snider, and my sister Melodi and I will be there!

7/12/2011
Jim Mudgett
I thought ol` Mel looked familiar. My old pal Mark. Go figure.

7/1/2011
Joel
Hey Andy, Looks like you did work out a date up here in Green Lake!! Good to see you all again down in your neck of the woods few months back, but it`s fantastic we only have to drive a few miles to see you this time around!!! I`ll be sure to tell the gang, can`t wait!! See you on the 9th.... Joel

6/15/2011
Melissa Snider
Looks like you guys are finally come up to my neck of the woods on August 6th! I`m gonna do my damnedest to be there...pretty sure my dad, Ted Snider, is gonna be there and telling everyone he knows you all will be there! Can`t wait to be a Party Girl!

4/27/2011
Bill W.
I finally got out to see Andy and Mel last Thursday with my wife. We were due for some good music and I knew where to go. I had know Andy and Donna for quite some time don`t go there! and was floored to see that I had known Mel as well for a considerable chronological distance. Mel had mentioned he played guitar when I saw him at the shop one day, but was blown away by Andy`s and his skill and energy at the Hody. I recommend it to one and all!! My best to Andy and Donna always, Bill W.

4/8/2011
Dave Holgerson
Aloha Andy! It was really great meeting and spending some terrific sunset time with you and Donna. I hope you two had a wonderful time. I`m glad I was able to help with and be a part of your trip. Thanks for the harmonica. I really appreciate it. I plan on learning to play. I`ll send you vids of my progress. Hug Donna for me and take care of eachother. Your Buddy Dave

4/3/2011
Shirlee Lendved
Hi Andy, Don`t know why I haven`t checked out your website before; it`s great. The Blues for Donna event last Fall was a wonderful way to honor your wife; we are keeping you and Donna in our thoughts and prayers. We are really excited about having you and the band out at our place on May 21 for our anniversary--our friends and family are really excited about it, too. Looks like we`ll have a big crowd, possibly 200 or more... See you soon!

2/2/2011
Linda and Stan from Sheboygan
Hi Andy, Sorry to hear about Donna, our thoughts and prayers are with you both. Wish we could of come down for the benefit. Know that we were thinking of you. Hope to see you jammin again - I check regularly to see if theres a show thats feasible for us to make - i`ll keep checking! Hang in there - Best regards always! LandS

2/1/2011
Joey Five and Dimes Joe Rank
Best wishes , Andy. I`m short on words, but big on hope.

1/27/2011
Susan Mattix
A mid-winter note to say hi and to let you know you`re in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and blessings to you both.

1/21/2011
Betty and Larry Schmitz
We are thinking of you most every day. Donna is there a Caringbridge site I can access to stay in touch with your progress. Warm thoughts and hugs are sent your way. Betty

12/8/2010
Gary Thompson
Hi Andy, I was so sorry to hear about Donna. Unfortunately I haven`t checked my e-mails for the last couple of months so I missed the Blues for Donna event. If there is anything that I can do for either of you please feel free to call 608-313-1159 or e-mail me tropiclightning1974@yahoo.com at anytime. In the meantime I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. Gary S. Thompson

12/3/2010
Sue Bender
Andy and Donna - our thoughts and prayers are with you! Hold onto your faith, family and friends during this difficult time! Big Hugs!

11/23/2010
Susan and Jeff Dunn
Andy and Donna. . .you are in our thoughts and prayers. Truly enjoyed the benefit concert! And was great to chat w/ Donna. . .I so remember those days at St. Mary`s CS. We are always here, so please stay in touch. Thinking of you especially today, as treatments started. sincerely, susan and jeff.

11/18/2010
Karla Richter
Andy and Donna, Our thoughts and prayers are with you now. It was so good to be able to be there last night to show our support and to give back some of the love you both have shown us all for many years though your music. And Donna by the love you have shown by sharing Andy with us all. You are not in this alone and I hope you realize that after last night. Love to you both Karla and Dave

11/18/2010
Kevin McConeghey
Andy and Donna, Our hearts are with you. The benefit was a great testament to how much you mean to so many people. Love, Terez and Kevin

11/18/2010
John Duggleby
Donna/Andy, What a spectacular event last night! I`m glad we Cheeseheads got a chance to show our support and thanks for the love and music you`ve given us for so long. Andy, your rubboard exchange with Tab on your respective instruments was one of the most incredible things I`ve ever heard. We`re all with you both! John

11/17/2010
Nikki Moore
Donna- Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I cannot make this AMAZING event for you tonight but will make it up in another way. Nikki and family!

11/15/2010
Gary DeBruin
Regretfully, I am unable to drive from Kenosha to Middleton for Donna`s benefit due to my job the following morning. Donna and yourself will be in my thoughts. I truly wish you both the best.

11/15/2010
Susan Mattix
Donna, You and Andy are in my prayers. It was so good to see you at the last reunion. Looking forward to Wed. Love and blessings, Susan

11/15/2010
John Wethall
Hello Andy, It has been far too long since I have seen or worked with you!! I will see you Wed. at the benefit. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. Love ya man!!

11/13/2010
Jan Thiel
I`ll be at the benefit and will support you and Donna in whatever way I can. I love you both! Jan

11/13/2010
Julie Schraufnagel
Wish we could attend. We`ll send a donation along with our prayers and love!

11/13/2010
Blu Stu
i just heard about the benefit for Donna on WORT Fri. i wasn`t aware of her health. My prayers are with both of you. See you at Blues for Donna. Peace, faith and Love. Stu

11/11/2010
dave hernandez
talked w/Steve Daughtey, my thoughts and prayers are with Donna and you. I have a gig that nite. That`s the only reason i can`t make it but i`ll be thinking of you. I`m here for support anyway I can. Dave

11/11/2010
Scott Thomas
I will be there. I have some things for you to raffle. Love ya

10/9/2010
Rockin John
Hi Westside! I told the Pat Mc Bride story on my program. I actually was able to squeeze in At The River`s Edge by The New Colony Six. I could see why you got fired up when you heard them play it live back in the `60`s. Great show on Friday Night at the Harmony!

9/23/2010
John Weiland
Thanks Andy it was a great pleasure. I still love the raspberry story

9/21/2010
bill soucy
I have all 3 cd,s in my car again. I cant find anything even close to you guys. I love it here but the music sucks. Did you get the Norton Buffalo cd. e-mail me sometime.

7/30/2010
Claire
Come to Cali!! I could use a little dancin` to Westside...

7/3/2010
Debbie
Truely enjoyed your performance at Harry`s Place on the Beloit riverfront July 2nd. Your guys are so talented. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

6/8/2010
TIM SHEA/BARB GARTHWAITE
HI ANDY LONG TIME SILVER MOON GOER MET YOU THERE. KNOW GLEN BETTER THOUGH. HI TO HIM FROM THE EVANSVILLE ROAD TRIP GANG. WE WOULD DEDICATE A DRIVER AND HEAD DOWN, PARTY, THEN HEAD BACK SURE THERE WAS YELLOW PUDDLES AND BURPED BEERS ON THE WAY BUT WE MADE IT BACK. IT HAS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE WE HAD CONTACT SO HE WILL HAVE TO PUT HIS DUKIT-BUKIT ON AS A THINKING CAP. BARB USED TO BABYSIT HIS WIFE. DO YOU GUYS PLAY WEEKENDS AT ALL SO WE CAN MAKE A SHOW. WEEKDAYS ARE REAR HAPPENINGS IF ANY. I`LL CHECK BACK ON THE CALENDER OFTEN AND CHECK IT OUT. GOD, THIS FEELS LIKE I JUST COME OUT OF A TIME WARP WITH DR. WHO

5/30/2010
rachel
thank you guys for a SUPER friday at capital brewery!! a special treat to see you briefly on thursday as well! . as always, you ROCK!!! xxoxoxo

5/24/2010
rachel
hey! how do?? just want you to know that i`ve put up a facebook event post about next friday--the opening of the capital brewery 2010 music schedule. i`ve mentioned that rachel will be making the usual ass of herself on the dancefloor at 1800 on the DOT!! been missing you guys!! xxoxoxo

4/22/2010
Richie
Hey I got your money that I owe your band. How about hiring meeeeeee for a few dates? My new cd Taking it to the street is going to be one of the best cds out ever! Richie Rich blues singer star

4/4/2010
bill soucy
hi Andy Last saw you at the capital brewery last year. great as usual. You were so busy I didnt want to bother you. hope when I visit from South Carolina I can work you guys in. Please update me. how is the band ? What are you up to? Hopefully another album in the future.

3/4/2010
Mary Jo
Man haven`t seen you guys in tooooo long. Milwaukee area soon - used to see you when I was working in the Madison area and am a friend of Bill Engel and his big blonde woody so I would meet you at different fests - still listen to the CD often!

2/27/2010
Sue - Mpls Nurse
Hi Guys- 1 Miss you playing in the Twin Cities! Hope to see you down by Madison. I just wanted to let you know my Mom passed away 2/20 from 1 year battle with cancer. She loved you guys when you played at the Wheelhouse in Waupaca and when it was in New london. Miss you all SO much. Much love and God Bless.

2/16/2010
Nancy Polivka
Would love to receive a schedule of your band bookings. My 12 yr. old grandson plays drums and is huge fan of yours.

1/17/2010
Barry
Hey Andy, Great seeing you last night in Northfield. You sounded terrific, as did the rest of the band. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Legs

1/5/2010
Wayne Fletcher
Hi Andy and the rest of Band Member, this Fletcher the Drummer that use to play drums at Breeze Runaway Bay Jamaica.I am now living in Queen New York i was trying to Reach Steve so here is my Cell Number 1347-777-9823 hope to hear fr you Happy New Year to you al and your Famliy for the 2010.

12/31/2009
Scott Stewart
Long time no see. I`m finally online again. Your web site looks great, and I can`t wait to here the new record. Say hello to Mel, and have a great new year! SDS

12/1/2009
rita
who ever did your website is the bomb! Great job.

10/12/2009
Scott J.
Kind of agree with Eric. Your grooves are in a rut guys. Andy you can and should do better. Get with some players and step it out guy. Time to shake MadTown for good. At least you and Mel should get the heck outta there. Go west, east or south, just go!

10/10/2009
Sue Anderson
Loved dancing with you at the Brink last night. Where are you on Facebook?

9/30/2009
Sam and Deb
YOU GUYS ROCK!!! Thank you sooo much for making our 25th Wedding anniversary so special! I can`t have imagined having this party without you guys! and thanks to Jimmy for playing as well! See you soon!! hugs

9/27/2009
Linda and Stan
Andy, Mel and Band, Thanks for a WONDERFUL wedding celebration party! Fun was had by all and our guests are still commenting on the great band we had! We appreciate you and your music making our special day extraordinary! You guys are awesome! Luv ya! Linda and Stan Sheboygan, WI

9/25/2009
Randy Smith
just wanted to say hi and keep rockin` I used to work Dan C. and Ron C. at Nakoma/TCO

9/11/2009
Laura
So, when are you coming to Three Lakes? Laurafest 2? Jamaica?

9/10/2009
Jenna G
You guys are awsome! i look forward to seeing you everytime your in my town! you play great music and its always a good time!!!

8/25/2009
Kris
I`ve moved away and haven`t been able to hear you for awile. Would love to have you perform at a new jazz and blues fest being planned in Minnesota next year. Please consider mailing your press kit/CDs for consideration beginning October 1 until January 1. Send them to: Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, PO Box 271, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

8/21/2009
Eric W
Kinda sounds like the same-o, same-o to me. Hells Bells we were playin` the same groove in the 60s dude. Isn`t time to make some changes? Oh well at least your still doin`. Hats off for that.

7/28/2009
Cheri Schweitzer
Andy, Thanks for the great tunes tonight and for joining us girls for a drink after! You made our evening special!

7/22/2009
Gary Thompson
Hey Andy, 7/22/09 Hope everything is going well with you and the band. It was really great to see you again at the Beloit Riverfest. The reason I`m writing you is because Jeanns and I would like to invite you to come to her fundraiser which includes agencys such as the United Way, Epilepsy Foundation, Kandu and 5 others. We are not asking you to perform but just want you to come as our guest to see in person a young kid I have talked about to you in the past. At the time you were unaware of him but since his appearance on America Has Talent that may have changed. His name is Tallan Latz and he is a 9-year old Blues protigy that actually started playing at the tender age of 5. Jeanns and I had the honor of seeing him play at the Broken Spokes in Darien when he was 7. Andy, this kid is nothing short of phenomonal. Check him out on Youtube.com and you will see what I mean. Jeanns has arranged for him and his band to provide the entertainment at the fundraiser. The date will be on 8/29/09 at the Holiday Express in Janesville. I will have more information later for you if you decide to come. I know what a busy guy you are and chances are you are probably booked for that day but we would sure enjoy having you come. Best wishes, Gary and Jeanns

7/19/2009
Dayal
Greetings from Jamaica Andy. It`s been awhile. Just passing through to leave some Jamaica Love on your site. Greetings to all the guys and ladies. Looking forward to see you next year all things being equal. Blessings. Dayal

6/30/2009
Stephanie
As always you guys rock, cn`t wait to see you again Friday in Beloit. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!

6/30/2009
Stephanie
As always you guys rock, cn`t wait to see you again Friday in Beloit. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!

6/20/2009
Jenna
Jimmy is so hot!

3/13/2009
Denise
I can`t tell you how much your music touched my heart and soul. I saw you at the Trempealeau Hotel Blues Bash and was changed forever. Thank you so much for what you do!! Blow man blow!!

2/26/2009
Ann Waters
Hi Andy. It`s so great to see how well you`ve done with the harmonica after all these years! You always played great. Ann

2/4/2009
Joel
Good to see you as always Andy. We truly enjoyed the show at Marks. Great Job!! Hope to see you in Green Lake again, and I look forward to getting together soon. Joel

1/20/2009
Tammy Craker
Thanks for the video sites. Now I can get my Jimmy fix anytime. Don`t tell Chris! Love your Little Sister

1/7/2009
Pat Williams
Cool Site.

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!