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Name: Tami Williams Location: MP Email: tamiwill2e@yahoo.com Date: 08/14/2005 Comments Jay: Oh Yeah -Just kidding about the poly-shirt comment last night! Name: Tami Williams Location: Mt. Plastic Email: tamiwill2e@yahoo.com Date: 08/14/2005 Comments Jay: I hope that I wasn't a pest last night at the Beacon Tap. My friends and I were out having a great time. I'll be seeing you this Friday-5AM-7AM eeek! in Chi-town. Tks! Tami
Name: Jill Finan Location: Rochester, NY Email: JillyBlue@aol.com Date: 08/14/2005 Comments Thrilled to see that you will be at International Beatle Week in Liverpool! I'll be there too and looking forward to seeing you. Be sure I'll be wearing my black "Instant Karma" T-shirt! Name: Meagan Location: Grayslake, IL Email: angelgrl008@aol.com Date: 08/09/2005 Comments I LOVE BOB!!!! Name: Tami Williams Location: Mt. Prospect IL-Right around the corner from Jay! Email: tamiwill2e@yahoo.com Date: 08/07/2005 Comments I love this band. I will be at every show possible to dance and support the cause! Jay and the band are by far the best tribute band I have ever heard. Great to have you all in my town! Name: Casey Location: Crestwood Il Email: puppaws11aol.com Date: 08/02/2005 Comments you guys were really really good at Chicago Ridge! I don't know what to say! All i know is that im comming to see you guys again soon! good luck at Liverpool Ill be watching on channel 5! lol... Name: Shelby Location: Kansas City, Missouri Email: hideyourlove909@hotmail.com Date: 08/01/2005 Comments i just wanted to tell you guys what a great job you did at abbey road on the river! you were AMAZING! sorry this took so long to tell you guys. but i still mean it 300%! you were one of the best groups there was! and not just john lennon groups! you had such awesome stage presence and really made everyone enjoy it! again thank you so much! and hopefully i'll see you all again! shelby. Name: dan lassek Location: omaha/las vegas Email: hairdo 126 @aol.com Date: 07/30/2005 Comments jay this is dan from omaha/las vegasnew number 702 396 8028 give me a call Name: dan lassek Location: omaha/las vegas Email: hairdo 126 @aol.com Date: 07/30/2005 Comments jay this is dan from omaha/las vegasnew number 702 396 8028 give me a call Name: Edwina Location: Chicago Email: Date: 07/30/2005 Comments What a great show last weekend at 50 North. This band really rocks! Thank you, Jay, for pulling me on stage for the birthday song...even though I'm shy and I didn't want to go. I did have a good time up there, thanks to your kindness. And I had a great time throughout the show. Don't miss this band! Peace. Edwina P.S.The best of luck to the band in Liverpool; I know you guys will rock. Have fun and keep safe. Name: Gladys Location: Chicago Email: Gladdogz@aol.com Date: 07/24/2005 Comments P.S. Thanks so much for doing my request, "Number 9 Dream". That song must be a b**** to sing & play, but it is so worth it. You guys did justice to the piece. Very, very nicely done. Thanks for the "river of sound." Name: Gladys Location: Chicago Email: Gladdogz@aol.com Date: 07/24/2005 Comments Thank you Instant Karma for an absolute blast at Fifty North last night. The energy this band generates is incredible. You guys are amazing! Jay, your tribute to John Lennon is the absolute best and you are heads above the "rest". You're the best because you are an artist. John would have considered you a mate (and a fellow freak!) because you have the same soul, passion and connection to the music that he did. You believe in what you do and that is something real that the audience gets. Thanks for sharing the music and the artistry. Power to the people! Name: Amy Location: Dundee, IL Email: Date: 07/24/2005 Comments I just have to say that I am quickly becoming a fan of this band. I am so glad I went to see you at 50 North tonight. You played so many great songs and by the way Jay thank you for playing Hey Bulldog. Glad I wore my Instant Karma shirt for you guys. I had such a great time and looking forward to seeing more shows. If we don't get a chance to see you before you go to England be safe over there and have a great time! Take care! Name: Tom Green Location: Des Plaines , ILL. Email: cubswin2210@comcast.com Date: 07/23/2005 Comments Fantastic Name: Odyssey Delyte Location: Egg Harbor Twp NJ Email: davidandodyssey@verizon.net Date: 07/21/2005 Comments Name: Sue Kelley Location: Lemont Illinois Email: kelley.sue@principal.com Date: 07/20/2005 Comments Seen you last night at the Hickory Hills Concert. Use to see you when you played at the Chicago Bear. Your still as good as ever, thanks for making my day! Name: Karen Location: Itasca,IL Email: AmericanAngel6@msn.com Date: 07/19/2005 Comments Hi Jay, Bob and the boys. Thanks for another great show in Hickory Hills. I had fun. Even though I am not able to dance much right now. I have really bad back pains. :( Next time I will dance like crazy. It was great to Hear Dizzy Miss Lizzy and Revolution my two favorite songs to dance too. :) See you soon. Love Karen
Name: Debbi Location: Email: Kola909@aol.com Date: 07/18/2005 Comments Hey Guys! As one of the July BD babies, I too want to thank you for the GREAT Show at the Loft! Good thing my shyness "on stage" isn't a problem in front of the stage! lol. No better way to celebrate!! Name: Winona Location: Aurora Email: littlenicola@gmail.com Date: 07/18/2005 Comments Ditto to what Joyce said...thanks for a great show (as always!) at the Loft. I really hope Karma gets to perform there again; it's a great venue (even though there are places closer to Aurora...hint hint). Can't wait to see you guys at the Chicago Ridgefest...I gotta hear "Oh! Darling" again. ;-) Name: Joyce Location: McHenry Email: jersette@sbcglobal.net Date: 07/17/2005 Comments What a great night at the Loft last night!! It was so much fun to be one of the Birthday Ladies on stage and the rest of the evening was wonderful, too! (Although I wonder how Jay can play that tambourine all night and keep on ticking..my hand is still sore.) Thanks again to the band, especially Mr. Alex, and also to my amazing friends who made it a special time. Happy birthday, Bob Blider!! Yay for all the July 'babies'! Name: Allison Location: Ohio Email: warholgirl@flaming-pie.net Date: 07/12/2005 Comments This is a bit late, but you guys ROCKED at Abbey Road on the River. And Jay, I'm still jealous that you and your family got to meet Green Day! Haha.. hope to see you all soon! Name: UZOAGBA Location: ASABA Email: UZOAGBA@yahoo.com Date: 07/06/2005 Comments I LOVE THIS VERY PAGE SO KEEP IT UP. Name: Guy Collins Location: Tinley Park, IL Email: glfplbr@aol.com Date: 07/05/2005 Comments Best people in the business. Go Lions Name: Donna Location: Grayslake, IL Email: PurpleDMC@aol.com Date: 07/04/2005 Comments Hi Jay & all, It was great seeing you all perform in Mt. Prospect Thursday Night. It was our first time seeing you and it sure won't be the last. Your enthusiasm and high energy is mind boggling!!!! All of your songs were great!!! It was great meeting you after the show, & the boys loved every minute.. see you again soon. Love, Donna & the boys Name: Harry Reinhart Location: wheeling Email: hrhino@sbcglobal.net Date: 07/04/2005 Comments Jay, It was great meeting you at the July 3rd block party last night. I share your passion for Lennon & the Beatles and it was great to see someone express it with such energy. What a pleasure to hear you guys not stick to all the 'safe' tunes! My family had a great time. Wish you best of luck in the future and have a great time in Liverpool. Wow! On your way back home don't forget to 'turn left at Greenland'. P.S. Here's a web site for 'Skip Towne & the Greyhounds' (one of the groups I'm playing in) Hope you can check it out & stop in sometime. Thanks from all of our family. Peace. Harry Reinhart Name: Emily Location: Mt. Prospect Email: tinydancer9678@yahoo.com Date: 07/01/2005 Comments Last night my boyfriend and I saw you guys for the first time. We were BLOWN AWAY. I felt like John Lennon was actually on that stage singing to us. The entire band sounded great, it was such a pleasure to watch and listen to. You have two new big fans! We'll definitely have to come see you at The Loft. Take care and keep up the great work! Peace Love and Lennon....Emily Name: Joyce Location: McHenry Email: jersette@sbcglobal.net Date: 07/01/2005 Comments Sorry I missed the Mount Prospect show, sounded like it was fun as always!! I think Oak Fest just wore me out! Jay, how do you do it?? Lend me some of that energy (and mad talent)... See you soon, guys! Joyce (of the Scruffs) Name: Gary Kaszubowski Location: arlington heights, il Email: kasz4@wideopenwest.com Date: 07/01/2005 Comments Saw the band at Mt Prospect 6/30/05. You were great and was fun to hear songs not usually done by a Lennon-Beatle band. Really surprised to finally find Bo Blider. I have been a fan of his since 1978 seeing him and the original mates at Celebration Lounge. Welcome back Bob. I will now be following you guys and talk to you at your next gig. Gary "Freedom" Kaszubowski Name: Nikki Location: Mount Prospect Email: 60056 Date: 07/01/2005 Comments IK, you guys were fantastic last night in MP! I am so glad my friends and I decided to give you guys a try. We are huge fans of American English and didn't know how you guys would compare. But we found out that there is no comparison -- you guys are refreshingly different than AE and play so many of their most rocking and soulful hits to the true Beatles fans. I especially loved "...Me and My Monkey" and "I've Got a Feeling." Jay has so much energy and soul, your bass player is incredible. Thanks for giving us an awesome show. I can't believe I've lived in this town my entire life and never knew a John Lennon sound-alike was right in town. Cheers to a great band from maybe the second-biggest Beatles fan now that I know Jay lives here, too... Name: SALVINA MESCINO Location: MT PROSPECT Email: nonnarock47@yahoo.com Date: 07/01/2005 Comments hello ,great show last nigth in mt prospect.I love allthe John songs. Love Salvina Name: Laura Location: Gilberts IL Email: nutz4bsb@hotmail.com Date: 07/01/2005 Comments I need a John Lennon fix. I hope to see you guys this moth. Jay, You are a very nice person. YOU ROCK !!!! I hope to get a request before a show. Laura. Name: Karen Location: Itasca,IL Email: AmericanAngel6@msn.com Date: 07/01/2005 Comments Hi Guys, Great show last night in Mt.Prospect. I had so much fun. It was my 3rd show. And I plan on being at many more in the future. Jay it was great to meet you. YOU have so much energy on stage. It is great. I can't wait to see you guys again. Have a Happy and Safe 4th of July. Love Karen :) Name: Dave "Waz" Wasowicz Location: Mt. Prospect Email: dave@davewaz.com Date: 07/01/2005 Comments Great job last night at Melas, the kids enjoyed seeing Mr. Jay on stage!!! The band sounded great, you're a talented group of guys. -Dave from George St. Name: Amy Location: Dundee Email: Date: 06/30/2005 Comments Hey what a great show in Mt. Prospect! First time I have seen this band and it won't be the last. It was great to see you Mark! Hopefully I can catch another gig soon and my friend also had a good time as well. Great to see you Kenny as well. Take care and great performance! Name: Alison Location: Arlington Heights Email: sunshine63@wowway.com Date: 06/30/2005 Comments Just got back from the Mt. Prospect show! AMAZING as always. You sure made fan out of all our guests. Jay, You better watch out, now I know where you live! hehe, just kidding. I had such a great time. Can't wait to see you again. -All my Love- Alison Name: Jillian Location: Mount Prospect Email: elskar4@comcast.net Date: 06/30/2005 Comments Great show at Melas! Enjoyed it tremendously. What energy, it's contagious!!! See you at THE LOFT. Name: Tom Middaugh a.k.a. Nasty Ringo Location: Mount Prospect Email: Middaughtom@aol.com Date: 06/30/2005 Comments Just got home from your show at Mt Prospect/Melas Park, It was one of the best shows I have seen you guys do, and I've seen the band at least ten times and this was INCREDIBLE. If your a John Lennon/Beatle fan this is THE band to see. Peace Love and Rock and Roll Name: Debbi Location: Email: kola909@aol.com Date: 06/30/2005 Comments Any word on the possible date for the taste??? Weekend is almost starting & don't want to miss ya if you're going to be there.. Name: Bunny Location: Tinley Park Email: Date: 06/30/2005 Comments Speaking for the southside. WOW what a show at the Oakfest. To have the talent to put on a great show and to entertain the crowd and watch all your fans have fun and dance. That must a great feeling. Jay the solo for your mom, the drummer boy and to walk out on a solo from Phil. Golden slumbers fill the air. Great time had by all. Looking forward to dancing with yas again. Name: Uba Mugu Location: New York Email: mugu@maga.org Date: 06/29/2005 Comments Guys, Great show yesterday in Downers Grove. I had a great time. It was only my second time seeing you guys. I think you guys are great. I loved all the John songs. See you again soon. Mugus Cry go. Name: Deanna Location: Downers Grove Email: Deanna.Ward@chi.ddb.com Date: 06/27/2005 Comments Jay...I saw you at DG Heritage Fest for the first time in 2 yrs. in Instant Karma. I was a Beatle Brothers groupie and now will follow I K. Your John Lennon tribute is so awesome- it gave me chills - I loved it. See you next time. Deanna Name: Winona Location: Aurora, IL Email: littlenicola@gmail.com Date: 06/27/2005 Comments Hey guys...what a hot show (in more ways than one) in Downers Grove on Saturday! We missed Bob Blider, and Kenny did such a great job on the keyboards (of course). Jay, I'll see you at the Beatle Brothers show on Wednesday! Name: Karen Location: Itasca,IL Email: AmericanAngel6@msn.com Date: 06/26/2005 Comments Hi Guys, Great show yesterday in Downers Grove. I had a great time. It was only my second time seeing you guys. I think you guys are great. I loved all the John songs. See you again soon. Karen Name: Michelle Location: Lakewood, IL Email: michellevasak@comcast.net Date: 06/26/2005 Comments Uncle Jay, my friends and I will be coming out to see you guys at the Mt. Prospect Festival on the 30th. I'm sure you all will be great as usual. Looking forward to seeing you. Love, Shelly Name: Rosie Location: Naperville, IL Email: rickenbackerosie@yahoo.com Date: 06/25/2005 Comments Hey everyone! This afternoon was my first Instant Karma show...and I have to say, I had a really good time, the show was excellent! Hope to see you again soon! P.S. Alex...you're still not up for fried twinkies? Name: Stephanie Bourgeois Location: Manchaug, Massachusetts Email: missrocknroll1@aol.com Date: 06/23/2005 Comments Instant Karma's gonna' get you.....and oh did it ever!!!!! I close my eyes and all I see is everybody in the lobby Sunday night singing, dancing, sharing love and hope and peace.....I also remember Jay announcing The Greek Beats when they entered the lobby and sharing the love of The Beatles with everyone lucky enough to be there. What an inspiration you are!!!!!! I wish to say "THANK YOU" from the bottom of my heart. As Tanya (from the Greek Beats) says....ROCK & ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Marcus Cahill Location: Australia Email: john@imaginejohnlennon.com.au Date: 06/17/2005 Comments I had the pleasure of meeting Jay and the boys of Instant Karma at Abbey Road on the River 2005, let me tell you as a John Lennon Impersonator myself, these boys really rock...Jay especially, so much energy for the Lennon material...he has definately captured the spirit of the music and the fans really get it...its Instant Karma. Keep up the great work boys....and stay in touch. PEACE & LOVE Marcus Name: Fan Location: Chicago Email: Date: 06/16/2005 Comments I hear the Beatle Brothers are getting back together to play OakFest. That's awesome.. Can you provide some more information.. Reply: Yes that's right! The Beatle Brothers will reunite for one night only at Oak Fest on June 29. Check out the schedule page for details! Name: tommy sickels Location: Indianapolis Email: tsftpolice@comcast.net Date: 06/14/2005 Comments Heard you guys in Louisville, Ky during Memorial Week End... You guys kick ass.... great show. Keep up the great work you are doing. FYI,,, I'm a guitarist playing in a top 40 rock band in the Indpls area called the "Joe Friday Band" I've been a cop for the past 30 years and am an associate professor of Crim Just and a Beatles fan since I was in the fifth grade. Would like to see you guys again if you have a list of dates coming up this summer. Thanks Name: JIm Bowsher Location: Edgerton,ohio Email: jimbob43517@yahoo.com Date: 06/12/2005 Comments Jay, Ijust wanted to drop a line to tell all you guys,GREAT JOB @ AROTR. Seen your show for the first time at Cleveland last year.Loved you then and loved Ya now. Awesome show,can,t say enough about you .Hope I can catch up with you again before next years arotr.I will keep an eye on your web site and cross my fingers.All of you are excellant.Thanks for the music,John would be proud!!!! Jim Name: Carol Ponikvar Location: Cleveland, Ohio Email: wponikvar @ameritech.net Date: 06/10/2005 Comments What a tremendous performance you and your band gave us at AROTR! Your enthusiasm and love for John were truly contagious to all around you. We were so fortunate to be sitting up close to the stage, during the "Concert for John". Hope your leg is OK--We were worried about you! Thanks for giving your heart and soul to us in your music. Your mom must be very proud of you. We were unaware of her passing, but she will always be with you in spirit, to lead and guide you. Peace and Love. Name: Suz Location: Chicago Email: Date: 06/10/2005 Comments Hey guys! Great to see you in Louisville! But next time they've gotta not schedule our sets for the same time because all our mutual friends went to see YOU instead! (Not that I can blame them or anything, but you know...) At least I got to catch the last half of each of your sets! Thrilled that you've added "...me and my monkey" to your setlist - I love that song and I haven't heard anybody play it since...well, ask Bob. ;-) Hope to catch another show soon. :)
Name: Alison Location: Arlington Heights Email: sunshine63@wowway.com Date: 06/09/2005 Comments Sorry it's tooken so long for this comment, but you guys were absolutly amazing at "Abbey Road on the River" No surprise you were the overall best band there. I loved the Plastico Ono Band songs you played on Saturday. I've never heard anyone do them as well. i'de also like to thank Jay for getting everyone to sing my song at the singalong and to say that I don't think I have ever randomly ran into anyone else as many times in my life. Really, I ran into you at least twice everyday, even monday. I'll defantly be comming to some shows this summer. -peace and love- Alison
Name: The Greek Beats Location: Athens Greece Email: nickmark@ath.forthnet.gr Date: 06/08/2005 Comments Dear Jay we will like to say that we are really sad for your mom's passing away...we didn't knew it till this day...Thank you very much for giving us so great time listened to you.The Greek Beats Name: Charlene Location: Rochester, NY Email: charlene_sandman@eastiron.monroe.edu Date: 06/07/2005 Comments I never thought about sending comments directly to you guys after AROTR. I'm sure you've heard it all again and again, but you guys were fabulous. I remember after last year's show telling my friends "you watch, next year IK will be one of the headliners!" and sure enuf! Well deserved, too. You may recall...I was the woman yelling at Jay in the elevator after you guys did "How Do You Sleep?" Well, all is forgiven...you guys were truly one of the highlights of a really great weekend. My sympathies at the loss of your Mom, Jay...I never woulda yelled at you had I known. She must have been very young and I'm certain she's very proud! Now we understand the dedication of "Woman" to her. Keep it up guys...you and British Export are always the highlights for me...there must be something in the water out there in Chicago! Gotta wait a whole 'nuther year...bummer! Name: Denny & Kittie Yohe Location: Northbrook, Ill. Email: dmyohe@comcast.net Date: 06/06/2005 Comments Jay: Kittie and I have been getting our Beatles dancing fix since your early duo days on the S. Side with Phil. Your appearance on the old Steve Dahl show did it! We're thrilled you're keeping the 'dream' alive and truly enjoyed your new band a few weeks ago at Fitzgeralds, especially when Phil and the old 'Beatle Brothers' did that brief set with you. Please put Soldier of Love in your new play list!!!! Rock on! D/K [aka 4 nippleman] Name: Karen Evans Location: Freedom, (Pittsburgh) Pa. Email: beatles@access995.com Date: 06/06/2005 Comments Hey. Just wanted to say you were simply fantastic and Jay with all the energy and moving on stage was great. I know you had as much fun performing as I had watching. Caught all your acts. However the highlight for me at AROTR was the finale. I was one of the fortunate ones to get up on stage and dance to Twist and Shout. When Jay grabed my arm and swung me around I was in 7th heaven. Something I'll aways remember. If I'm not mistaken last year in Cleveland I heard Jay doing a number with another buddy at one of the smaller stages and I said to myself...WOW!!! He's good. I'm hooked. Looking so forward to next year. Just found out about the passing of your mom. My condolences to you and your family. Best regards. Karen Name: Chris Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Email: coverton@urschel.com Date: 06/06/2005 Comments Just have to let you know how great you all were in Cleveland. We loved seeing each of your musical talents showcased as well as watching you as Instant Karma Band. You make us proud to be from the Chicago area and may be predjudiced but think that you really stole the show. We look forward to seeing you at Popcorn Fest. Knock them dead in Liverpool! Peace & Love, Chris & gang from Valpo Name: Charmaine Location: Oklahoma Email: charlieb4@cox.net Date: 06/02/2005 Comments Outstanding performance at AROTR. Your energy was amazing. Hope you'll be there next year. Name: B. Wall Location: Oklahoma City Email: downtownsooner@yahoo.com Date: 06/02/2005 Comments IK, What a pleasure it was to see you guys perform in Louisville. This was my first trip to AROTR and I thought Instant Karma was great. Jay's enthusiasm for the John Lennon's music is infectious and the band's committment to the craft of re-creating the legend's music is superb. Being a part of the hotel sing-alongs on both Sat/Sun was one of the most memorable things I have ever done. And IK was there in the thick of it both nights. Thanks to Bob, Alex, Jay and the others. My only regret ... that I live far, far away from Chicago and won't get to see you guys perform for at least another year. Again, thanks. Keep up the great work! Name: Michele Location: New York Email: Norwegianwood@optonline.net Date: 06/02/2005 Comments Watching your performance is an out of body experience. There is no other way I can describe it!!! Name: Susie Lewis Location: Chgo. Email: 28ifabbeyroad@Comcast.net Date: 06/02/2005 Comments God Bless Jay Goeppner and Instant Karma, and the wives, and friends!!! Your band Bloody RAWKS!!! All My Lovin'~"Sister" Susie Lewis Name: Jay Goeppner Location: Instant Karma Email: instantkarmaband@aol.com Date: 06/02/2005 Comments To Gary Jacobs, the city of Louisville, all the bands and all the wonderful people who came out last weekend: “THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!” On behalf of the Instant Karma Band and myself, I would like to thank you for all the love that was shared last weekend. There was beautiful Karma and magic in the air, and I felt it every moment I was in Louisville. Thank you also for all the nice comments. It was truly an exciting and wonderful weekend for all of us. I love John Lennon very much and I know he was proud of the beautiful tribute that was put on by all the bands and acts Sunday night. Thank you, Gary, for letting us be part of the tribute in the theatre. I will never, ever forget the beautiful and overwhelming ovation from the audience that evening for the rest of my life. It was a magical moment and I’ve never been prouder. Last but not least, I personally want to thank everyone for the caring, and sharing of warm feelings that were given to me in regard to my mother’s death just a month ago. I know she was with me all weekend and she is so proud of all the loving Beatle People in the world. Thank you so much. Peace and Love to all, Jay Goeppner INSTANT KARMA BAND Name: mary Location: Louisville Email: abbeyroadms@aol.com Date: 06/01/2005 Comments You guys were awesome at Abbey road on the river ! I look forward to seeing you next year! Name: Lana Location: Kansas Email: lanajosib@yahoo.com Date: 06/01/2005 Comments Wow. We were sitting in the lobby Sunday night, trying to keep the singalong going but it seemed to be dying until Jay ran through on his way to his room and announced that he'd be right back! When you guys got there, it came alive. I can't remember when I've had so much fun. We were leaving at 6 so we had to give up and go to bed at 2... what a blast. Can't wait until next year. You better be there! And I want a T-Shirt! Name: denny kruse Location: louisville, ky Email: none yet Date: 05/31/2005 Comments Denny (green lennon army jacket) not the tall one, he's John. It's Tuesday and I'm still reeling from the festival. I bought a John Lennon (Imagine) karaoke CD today to use for back-up sound tracks. We're hitting Gary up hard with E-mails to have you guys back. (Plus it's great to hang out with you, personally.) Jimmy was the best drummer there. I talked with him Sunday night, he's really nice. If it's ok, could you send me your mailing address at home, I'd like to send you some photos and a letter. I'm a regular letter writer, you know. I'll send you my sister Diana's E-mail address if you want to respond that way. My mailing address is: DENNY KRUSE- 1516 HEPBURN AVE- APT 7- LOUISVILLE, KY. 40204. I'd like to share my off-and-on musical experiences with you in that letter. If all this works out okay, just E-mail me and just say you did get the letter and whatever else.... My Mom bought me a ukelele when I was 5-years old and that's all it took. She was a show-biz type and I still miss her tremendously. When you said on stage that you just lost your Mom, I could feel it for you. It was great to get with you again this year, you're an amazingly real person. DENNY Name: Cherie Location: Louisville, KY Email: cherie@stmatthewsdance.com Date: 05/31/2005 Comments Thank you, Jay, for sharing your passion with us at AROTR. I unfortunately missed your performance(s) with the band, but had the honor of listening to you at the singalong on Sunday evening. You exude so much love and enthusiasm for the music. It's refreshing to see as so many people have not yet discovered the magic of life, and you truly have the magic. Chicago is a great city; I would gladly plan a trip to see you again. Name: Sheilab Location: Lakewood Ohio Email: sheilab_421@yahoo.com Date: 05/31/2005 Comments Jay, I have never seen anyone with the energy you have. It was so much fun sharing the singalong with you sunday night, I still dont have a voice, but I would do all again in a heartbeat. Keeping shining on!! S Name: Donna Location: Los Angeles, CA. Email: dmoreno27@aol.com Date: 05/30/2005 Comments Just got back from a LONG plane ride back from AROTR (but well worth it tho!) Oh my god...you guys ROCKED!!! Jay...what can I say?!!! Thank you for keeping the memory of John's music ALIVE for the rest of us!!! Your all very talented musican's as well! And Jay, I hope your head is OK w/ you banging the tamborine against it so much...You were also awesome at Sunday's sing-along! Yes...you Chicago based folks are very LUCKY to hear "IK" more than once a year!!! Take Care.. Peace & Love \\o-o// Name: Harriet Location: Back to the Real World Email: Date: 05/30/2005 Comments Jay, you and band were amazing this past week-end in Louisville...can't believe the energy from the stage that was passed on to the fans! The Chicago area is SO LUCKY to be able to hear and see Instant Karma more than once a year! Keep rockin'! Name: Laura Location: Gilberts Email: nutz4bsb@hotmail.com Date: 05/30/2005 Comments Its me again sorry. I wanted to say keep on Rocking. See you in June. Name: Laura Location: Gilberts IL Email: nutz4bsb@hotmail.com Date: 05/30/2005 Comments Hey. Just want to say welcome back Jay and the rest of the band LOL. I will see you some time in June. Kepp on Rocking ! Name: Winona (the short Apple Scruff) Location: Aurora Email: littlenicola@gmail.com Date: 05/30/2005 Comments Hey guys...just got back from our very long weekend at AROTR. I think it's safe to say that Instant Karma stole the show every time! Can't wait to see you guys again very soon! And on that note, I am going to BED!!! Name: Lynnie Location: Lockport Email: Kitrox31@aol.com Date: 05/30/2005 Comments Hey Guys! What an awesome time down at AROTR! I had such a blast! You guys are really awesome! I cant wait to see more of your shows! Jay.......you totally rock! You made me laugh so hard that i was crying and you are so good! The two Bob's! HEY HEY HEY!!!!!!! Great to see you! And to everyone else what a great way to show your love for music by singing what you sing! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!! Come by Joliet/ Lockport soon! Peace and Love!!!!!!! Name: Debbi Smith Location: Chicago Email: kola909@aol.com Date: 05/30/2005 Comments You guys totally blew them away at Abbey Road on the River,Thanks for a weekend of great music!!! Name: Tim C. Location: Columbus, IN Email: tim.conner@gmail.com Date: 05/29/2005 Comments Jay, Just saw your guys at Abby Road on the River. You really brought back some memories and stopped the show. You have an amazing voice! I have seen many tribute bands, but none capture the feel of the music as you do. Thanks for a FANTASTIC show!!!! Name: Annie Location: Worcestershire. England. UK Email: ABeatleGirlie@aol.com Date: 05/23/2005 Comments Hiya! Just read mail in The Word is Love and had a look (and listen) at your web site! Pretty Fab! Really looking forward to seeing (and listening) to you at this years Beatle Week in Liverpool as I`m a pretty big Beatle fan (you can probably tell by my e-mail add.) John being my fave! I`ll be at the front!! Luv Annie x Name: Dave "Waz" Wasowicz Location: Mt. Prospect Email: dave@davewaz.com Date: 05/23/2005 Comments Well, I know it’s summer when…. Mr. Jay’s Musical Frogs come out!!! Great site Jay. If I don’t see your band this summer, I’ll see you in the fall when you play the World Series on the South Side. You’re a great neighbor, always a pleasure to talk. Stop by sometime and see my orange plastic Beatles Ukulele, and have a cold Falstaff!! -DW 115 S. George St.
Name: Jen Huerta Location: New Lenox, IL Email: Mijacogeo@aol.com Date: 05/19/2005 Comments Thank you so much for coming out to the south side to play a show at Sam Maguire's. As always, you guys ROCKED! :) Have a wonderful time in Louisville at Abbey Road on the River! :) Name: Jen Huerta Location: New Lenox, IL Email: Mijacogeo@aol.com Date: 05/19/2005 Comments Thank you so much for coming out to the south side to play a show at Sam Maguire's. As always, you guys ROCKED! :) Have a wonderful time in Louisville at Abbey Road on the River! :) Name: Jen Huerta Location: New Lenox, IL Email: Mijacogeo@aol.com Date: 05/19/2005 Comments Jay - My prayers are with you and your family. Name: Ron schultz Location: villa park il Email: r2stiles@earthlink.net Date: 04/30/2005 Comments Jay my heartfelt thoughts go out to you and your family. God bless Name: Debbie Tatro Location: Lisle Email: nirvamysmom@aol.com Date: 04/30/2005 Comments Jay, I`m so sorry to hear of your Mom`s passing. It is so hard to lose somebody that is so close to you. You and your family will be in my prayers. Name: Mary Hanley Location: Schaumburg Email: webmaster@instantkarmaband.com Date: 04/28/2005 Comments Johnny "Red" Kerr expressed his condolences to the Goeppner family and especially his friend "Donny Goeppner" on the air last night during the Bulls Game. How good of him :) My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad and difficult time. Take care of each other and know that mom is watching over you. Name: Brian and Kitty Location: South Side Chicago/suburbs Email: relntlss@ocslink.com Date: 04/27/2005 Comments We are very sorry to hear about the death of that very special girl in your life. I hope you find comfort in knowing she is at peace. God bless you and your family. Brian and Kitty...just a couple of your followers. Thanks for all of the years of good music and great times you gave us... I'm sure Mom was very proud of your accomplishments. Name: Kelly Location: Email: xblack_tangledheart@yahoo.com Date: 04/27/2005 Comments Bob! How the heck are you? I'm browsing this site and I see YOU. I had no idea you played in this band :) I hope to see yall play soon. I've heard great things! Name: jennifer long Location: palos park Email: jenniferlong@wowway.com Date: 04/27/2005 Comments Dear Jay, I'm so very sorry and sad to hear about your Mom. It goes without saying that she will be terribly missed. She was such a sweet, kind soul but her beautiful spirit shines through in you every time you smile. It's comforting to know we all have a beautiful angel looking over all of us who loved her. Love, Jen Name: phil angotti Location: Email: philkath@aol.com Date: 04/26/2005 Comments Jay our deepest sympathy to you and your family over the loss of your mom. I'll never forget Mrs 'Gepp",she was always great to me -i have a ton of great memories of her.Thanks to her(and Jay),I was invited to play Founders Footlights with my first band the Fleas,and then of course the 'Jailbirds' with Danny,and later myself and Jay. She sure loved the Beatle Brothers,thats for sure! Me and the guys will all miss her-she was the greatest. Take care buddy- love phil (and the whole Angotti family) Name: EDDIE MARACICH Location: SOUTH CAROLINA Email: MARACICH@AOL.COM Date: 04/26/2005 Comments JAY BIRD, OUR LORD CAME DOWN AND TOOK ONE OF HIS LARGEST TREES ON EARTH LAST WEEK....SO SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MOM.....SHE TOOK SUCH GOOD CARE OF ALL OF US. I MISS HER KIND FACE AND BIG HEART....I FEEL LIKE SHE WAS A SECOND MOM TO ME...I SPEND SO MUCH TIME IN THE ADA STREET HOUSE.......GOD BLESS...TAKE CARE....YOU STILL LOOK THE SAME JAY BIRD....LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU WANT TO CLIMB SEVEN HOLY FOUNDERS ROOF TO GET ALL OF THE RUBBER BALLS ON TOP...HA HA...LOVE YOU MA GOEPPNER...LITTLE EDDIE Name: Diane Bolda Location: Originally...Calumet Park Email: dirice5@comcast.net Date: 04/23/2005 Comments Your family is in my thoughts during this very difficult time. My memory of your mom is that of a wonderfully kind and thoughful woman who loved her children with all of her heart. I remember the close bond your family had. She raised you all very well and that is what will help you through. Take care, DIANE Name: Jeff and Kathy Weisgerber(Witous) Location: Oak Lawn, IL US Email: kathweisgerber@comcast.net Date: 04/23/2005 Comments Jay, We were very sorry to learn of your Mom's passing. I'm sure you take comfort knowing she is now out of pain and in a much better place. Name: Debbi Location: Northside Chicago Email: Kola909@aol.com Date: 04/12/2005 Comments Hope there are some show updates soon.. Withdrawl(& my inner groupie) can get really ugly. Take care guys! Love ya lots. Name: IGBO JAA JAA JAA MUGU Location: LONDON UK Email: IGBOJAAMUGU@YAHOO.COM Date: 03/31/2005 Comments I LOVE THIS SIE I HOPE TO SEE MORE OF IT BYE IGBO JAA JAA MUGU Name: Cathy Wyrick Location: Kansas Email: Cntrygal4evrr@aol.com Date: 03/30/2005 Comments I's like to see more pics of Jimmy Dunn... like playing the drums... I don't see any of him doing that? thanks!!! Name: char Location: chicago Email: char.ward@recycled-greetings.com Date: 02/28/2005 Comments HEY YOU GUYS SEEN YOU AT EDISON INN, MY FRIENDS AND I THOUGHT IT WAS THE ULTIMATE SHOW,2 HOURS OF PLAYING, WITHOUT A BREAK ,AND JAY YOU WERE SO INTENSE. WHAT A ROCKIN SHOW..EVERYONE AT OUR TABLE WON A RAFFLE PRIZE..THANKS AGAIN..WE LOVE YOU GUYS.. SEE YA SOON CHAR ,A CRAZY ELVIS FANNNNNNNNNNN Name: kenny Location: homer glen Email: k.ploger@comcast.net Date: 02/28/2005 Comments Jay, after 25 years of singing, your still the best. hope to see Instant Karma performing in the south suburbs soon. Name: Sarah Location: Valparaiso,IN Email: assslape@yahoo.com Date: 02/22/2005 Comments Jay, I would just like to say that I saw you guys perform for the first time in Chicago. You guys are wonderful. So much energy it's awsome. I had a great time and will see you guys soon. I now see why my Mom, Aunt Chris and Jerry come to see you, what a great time. Thank you. Name: Chris Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Email: coverton@urschel.com Date: 02/22/2005 Comments Hey Jay, Greeting from your friends in Northwest Indiana. We really had a great time at the Edison Park Inn. The show was amazing as always. Just so you won't think that I am retarded; when we were talking about my birthday and I said it was on the 22nd "George & me", I meant George Washington then I got totally confused when you said it was the 24th but they changed it to the 25th. But, then, I was talking to someone who does John Lennon and Beatle tribute numbers so, O.K. I guess I AM RETARDED! It was nice to see Paul, I mean John, no Paul (what is he doing with his MBE ?) from British Export there just having a good time as a fan like the rest of us. Instant Karma and British Export were our absolute favorites from last years Abbey Road and we are looking forward to seeing you both in Louisville in May. See you then if not before. Keep up the good work (and please share some of your energy). Chris Name: Harriet Location: ParkRidge Email: Date: 02/20/2005 Comments Great show at Edison Park Inn last night. Jay, you do a pretty mean "Elvis!" A big "thank you" to the "Instant Karma" wives for putting together the shoe project. The response from the fans was pretty awesome. Name: Brenda Kamcev Location: Hickory Hills, IL Email: brenda.kamcev@tmsw.com Date: 01/24/2005 Comments Hi, I saw your band play for the first time at Fitzgerald's New Year's Day and I must say that you guys are the best! Will you be playing at Chicago Ridgefest this year? Reply: Yes, we will post it when it's official! Thanks! Name: Liverpool Legends Location: Email: Date: 01/23/2005 Comments We would like to thank Instant Karma, Jay, Bob B., Bob D., Jimmy, Mark, Casey, for the fantastic show last night. What a great selection of songs! (out of the blue "Mother", "Julia", etc.) It was such fun to sing and play with you guys. You are all TRULY the finest musicians, friends, and Beatles fans we know. The jam session after the show was the most fun I had in years! Here's to sharing old memories and creating new ones. Peace & Love Kevin, Davey, & Marty Name: Mark Andrzejewski Location: Wauconda Email: waucondakid@yahoo.com Date: 01/15/2005 Comments Hey Jay, Don't know if you read all your e-mails but just wanted to wish you the best for "05 and hope all goes the Blue Jay Way! Its great to hear you keeping the GREATEST music in the world alive and kickin! Name: CHRISTINE Location: ALSIP Email: HUTCHY22001@YAHOO.COM Date: 01/05/2005 Comments HELLO TO MY COUSIN BOB! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN IN THE NEW YEAR. kEEP ROCKIN! Name: Kyle Location: Palatine Email: knudson5@comcast.net Date: 01/04/2005 Comments Fellas: Always enjoy hearing you. Fitzgerald's was great. It was absolutely fantastic to the "old" band halfway together. I think it brought back a lot of memories for a lot of us. Thanks for playing I've Just Seen A Face. It made my wife's night!! Come play at Durty Nellie's. . .it's stumbling distance away for me!!! Name: Winona Location: Aurora Email: littlenicola@email.com Date: 01/03/2005 Comments Hi guys--thanks for a great show at FitzGerald's on January 1st. Had I not been so pooped, I might've lasted the whole show! Can't wait to see you (and sing) with you again! Name: Harriet Location: Downtown Email: jadz48@aol.com Date: 01/03/2005 Comments A great and fun show at Fitzgerald's on Saturday! Loved hearing all of the Beatles' songs that we never get to experience live - and it was a special treat to have "The Beatle Brothers" on stage with you. Looking forward to many more shows in 2005! Name: Ringo Location: New Orleans Email: ringo@beatlespennylane.com Date: 12/24/2004 Comments Very nice site. I never get tired of visiting Beatles sites and most music sites in general. I perform in The Beatles tribute group Penny Lane and I'd like to take this opportunity to invite you to visit my site at www.beatlespennylane.com. The site is mainly about the group Penny Lane but there are also many rare Beatles mp3 free downloads, psychedelic art, live Penny Lane audio, live video, Beatles slang page, Beatles pictures, Penny Lane pics, Penny Lane guest book and a page about our Vox amplifiers that we use in our act. We're also open to link to sites that are Beatle oriented. Would you like to swap links? Name: Lynne Stornello Location: EGV, IL Email: Date: 12/09/2004 Comments JAY! So happy you got the audition!!! As Johnny once said "I hope we passed the audition"! I'm sure you did - can't wait to hear! Love ya! ame: Debbie Tatro Location: Lisle, Il Email: NIRVAMYSMOM@aol.com Date: 12/09/2004 Comments Hi Jay..I wanted to thank you for the great show last night at Fitzgeralds. You guys sounded great, as always. Amy loved you guys from the time she was a little girl and unfortunately missed your show in June at the Heritage fest because she had to work that day. As I was going through things in her room I found a 8 by 10 picture of you and your former partner that you all had autographed for her. I had never seen it so I guess she had seen you somewhere else when I wasn't there. Thank you so much for honoring her, she was really an amazing person, and I miss her so much. Debbie Tatro Name: Catrambone Location: everywhere Email: Date: 12/05/2004 Comments Jay, Hope things went good for you in New York- We have all been wondering how it went. Name: Harriet Location: Downtown Email: Date: 12/03/2004 Comments Jay, Hope your audition in NYC went well. Please keep us informed. Have a great Christmas! Name: Jen Thompson Location: lockport Email: jenspepperland@comcast.net Date: 11/29/2004 Comments Jay, I wish you all the best in NYC! You'll do awesome, I just know you will be fantastic!! Good Luck! Jen Thompson Name: Alison Location: Arlington Heights Email: sunshine63@wowway.com Date: 11/29/2004 Comments Hey, nice running into you again at the show Jay! How many times have i ran into you now? I just wanted to wish you good luck tomorrow, I know you'll be absolutely great! -peace- Alison Name: The Witous' Location: southside Email: jenniferlong@wowway.com Date: 11/29/2004 Comments Dear Jay. We all just wanted to wish you the best! We know you'll do great and we're all very proud! Love,All of us. Name: phil angotti Location: Rutland,UK Email: philkath@aol.com Date: 11/29/2004 Comments Hey Jay,knock em dead in NYC-all the best... Phil (great singing with you Wed nite!) Name: phil angotti Location: rutland Email: philkath@aol.com Date: 11/29/2004 Comments hey Jay-knock em dead in NYC,all the best Phil (great singing with ya last Wed!) Name: Susan Chernetzki Location: Downers Grove Email: sue@suesells.net Date: 11/28/2004 Comments TO JAY: I want to express my very best to you regarding your upcoming audition. With all your talent and passion, you're sure to make it! YOU'RE A STAR!!! Name: Bob Tuytens Location: Chicago Email: btuytens@sbcglobal.net Date: 11/27/2004 Comments Jay, Break a leg at the audition. If you perform even half as good as you usually do, you're going to make it impossible for them to say no. Name: Bob Tuytens Location: Chicago Email: btuytens@sbcglobal.net Date: 11/27/2004 Comments Jay, Break a leg at the audition. If you perform even half as good as you usually do, you're going to make it impossible for them to say no. Name: Euan Buchan Location: Edinburgh Email: euanbuchan25@hotmail.com Date: 11/23/2004 Comments Nice site come and visit my website to John Lennon www.lennontribute.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk hope to see you in the UK soon Name: Cathy Location: Bloomingdale Email: tenniscat6@aol Date: 11/22/2004 Comments Great show at the EPI! You had the place rockin' that's for sure. I thought you mentioned that you'd be doing a John Lennon tribute at Fitzgerald's in Dec.--is that no longer happening? Name: Shari Location: Chicago Email: sk.palmer@worldnet.att.net Date: 11/15/2004 Comments A big thank you for playing at the VA hospital.... my dad passed away there and I think he would have loved to see the show. Even if it didn't seem like they were hearing you ... believe me they were... Again I can't thank you enough... Shari Palmer Name: Catrambone Location: everywhere Email: dbbctrmbn Date: 10/28/2004 Comments Waiting for upcoming dates---Do we really have to have another B-day party to see you guys????? If that's what it going to take Name: Alex Location: Lombard Email: alisthecoolest@peoplepc.com Date: 10/18/2004 Comments Jay, Mark, Bob & all.... I used to go out to see Jay all the time in the Beatle Bros days. I had been out to see Karma a couple of times, but I must say that last Saturday at EPI was the best show in a very long time. Some of the early and mid Beatles era songs were fantastic. Keep those coming and the bassist should sing a few more because Back in the U.S.S.R. really rocked the place. Jay, you never did Harry Caray impression for me. Happy belated B-day & see you all in December. Pub Crawl ? ? ? Name: Chris Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Email: coverton@urschel.com Date: 10/11/2004 Comments We were blown away by your show at Fitzgerald's Friday night! I can't believe you guys have such energy. I assume that in Cleveland that you were hired to do just the John Lennon post Beatle music so we were doubly pleased to hear your Beatle repertoire. Hopefully we will see you before but if not, the Popcorn Fest is Sept.10th in 2005 and will look forward to seeing you then. I believe that Jerry is going to send out a contract. Never thought that anything would get us out to Berwyn but there you go! What a great place. Take Care, Chris, Pam, Pauline & Jerry Name: Sharon Location: Algonquin Email: makinac106@aol Date: 10/10/2004 Comments Hello! Hey, Jay, we share the same birth date! Hope it was a good one for you! Harriet has been trying to get me to a show ("Hello" Mark, Bob and Jim!) for ages and so maybe this Friday. I had planned on AROTR but due to death in family...had to pass. Sorry I missed you there! KEEP HAVING FUN! Hope to see your show SOON! Luv, Sharon Name: Sharon Location: Algonquin Email: makinac106@aol Date: 10/10/2004 Comments Hello! Hey, Jay, we share the same birth date! Hope it was a good one for you! Harriet has been trying to get me to a show ("Hello" Mark, Bob and Jim!) for ages and so maybe this Friday. I had planned on AROTR but due to death in family...had to pass. Sorry I missed you there! KEEP HAVING FUN! Hope to see your show SOON! Luv, Sharon Name: dan gordon Location: chicago Email: dan@gordonsugar.com Date: 10/09/2004 Comments please add me to the list re: any kind of information you provide about band's upcomming chicago area shows -thanks- dg Name: karen Location: tinley park Email: kswiat@comcast.net Date: 10/02/2004 Comments Thank you for the all night music at Beatlefest this year. You guys are great and so much fun to listen to.Jay I could use some tamborine lessons since I recieved a tamborine for my birthday. Maybe you could give me a lesson next time I see you. Keep up the wonderful music and thanks..... Name: SUE Location: EVERGREEN PARK Email: HARISHONEY@AOL.COM Date: 09/29/2004 Comments HAD A GREAT TIME AT THE BEACON TAP ON SATURDAY NIGHT. THE BAND IS SO TALENTED AND SO MUCH FUN TO WATCH. JAY, WHEN YOU DID "MOTHER" IT GAVE ME GOOSE BUMPS! AND MARK, THANK YOU AGAIN FOR MENTIONING THE SHAMELESS GIRLS. LOVE AND PEACE TO ALL. Name: Joann Kornowicz Location: Oak Lawn, Illinois Email: jrkorn@aol.com Date: 09/28/2004 Comments When will you come back to the southwest suburbs i.e. Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, etc? Us southwest suburbs people are anxiously awaiting your return! Name: Susan Chernetzki Location: Downers Grove Email: sue@suesells.net Date: 09/26/2004 Comments Wow! What an incredible show last night at Beacon Tap! Such amazing energy! It was so great to see everyone around me having so much fun. Also, met some very nice people. I noticed many familiar faces I've seen at several of your other shows. Your band has a great following and it's no wonder, you're the best Beatle band out there! Thanks so much for playing "It's Only Love". Looking forward to the 8th! Name: Mary Williams Location: Chicago Email: mawilrule@aol.com Date: 09/09/2004 Comments My husband and I saw you at Fitzgerald's for the first time on September 4, 2004. What a blast! You all were so entertaining that I couldn't believe, refused to believe, when it was after 2:00 a.m. Thanks for a great and entertaining night! Name: Carrie (Apple Scruffs) Location: Island Lake Email: carriejenkins@att.net Date: 09/07/2004 Comments What a show Saturday night! I can't believe the energy you guys exude throughout the entire evening. We had a blast, and perhaps were a bit overly enthusiastic, but had no other choice given the intensity with which you performed. It was incredible hearing so many John solo songs that I haven't heard performed live before. And the Beatles songs were just as great. Thanks for an awesome evening and we can't wait to see you in October! Name: Winona Location: Aurora Email: littlenicola@email.com Date: 09/07/2004 Comments Fitzgerald's rocked on Saturday night, 'nuff said. Thanks for letting us be your "special guests"; we'll have to do it again sometime! And Jay, thanks for letting me tam with you on "Day Tripper". I'll see you guys soon, Winona (the Short One from Apple Scruffs) Name: Harriet Location: Downtown Chicago Email: Date: 09/07/2004 Comments Great show to follow-up Abbey Road on the River. Fitzgerald's really rocked on Saturday night - can't believe the energy level of all the guys. Looking forward to John Lennon's birthday celebration on October 8th! Name: Pat Brennan Location: River Forest Email: Violaputz@sbcglobal.net Date: 09/06/2004 Comments Saw your band at Fitzgeralds on on 9/4/04. I'm a professional musician on my home from a long day of giging and once in a while I stop in Fitzgeralds to have a beer and catch a few songs of whoever is playing. I couldn't leave. It was one great performance after another. Bravo! I had some splainin' to do when I got home at 2:30am, but man was it worth it. I'll be back on Oct.8th and I'll be bringing a crowd. If you ever need or use strings(violin or viola) on some of the songs that have them-I'm in. It would be an honor, on the house. Peace Name: Joyce Wozniak Location: Northern Illinois Email: jwozniak@covad.net Date: 09/05/2004 Comments My friends and I (aka the Apple Scruffs) had SO much fun at the show at Fitzgeralds!! Just when we thought the first set blew us away, the second set took it to a whole new level! You all are amazing musicians, and Jay...you are unbelievably talented and energetic. Thanks again for a great night of entertainment and remembering John. Name: Susie Lewis Location: Across the Universe Email: 28ifabbeyroad@comcast.net Date: 09/05/2004 Comments Hey Guys, GREAT show at Fitzgerald's last nite. John would be proud! The Intense banner photo of Lennon that peered from behind the band ADDED to the sensation! Bob and Mark on their Gibson's totally electrify the replication of the so important legendary music of "our" iconic Beatle! Alex's Bass playing is 'over the top', and Dobro hits the Ivories beyond appropo!! Jim "Dunn" Fab on drums, and well that leaves Jay as Lennon....... and well what else colud be said.You're GREAT.......Luv Ya All and see ya soon! Peace, Love, and Good Karma Always...Susie Lew Name: Ron Location: Band on the Run Email: info@bandontherun1.com Date: 08/31/2004 Comments Hey Jay and gang, you guys are really great. What a blast playing in Cleveland with you. Jay, I owe you an Elvis pose, TCB man!!! Your band was already great, but just keeps getting better, I can't wait to stop by a show soon. Jay, you really have Johns sound down. Regards, RS Name: Amanda Location: Chicago Email: candymandy24 Date: 08/23/2004 Comments Hey! I like seeing my dad and the rest of the band on stage it is really kewl Name: Robert Senese Location: IL Email: Rfsspiritrider Date: 08/23/2004 Comments Hey I am Amandas Uncle I really liked the show at Ridge Fest and I hope I will see you play again sometime Name: Bonnie Location: Rootstown, Ohio Email: Authalbon@aol.com Date: 08/20/2004 Comments Hi guys, Name: Chris Location: Valparaiso, Indiana Email: coverton@urschel.com Date: 08/17/2004 Comments Hi guys, It was great meeting you at AROTR. Bob was our first new found friend who we met while waiting to check in. We are looking forward to next year in Cleveland and hopefully will get to see you at our Popcorn Festival also. We got a lot of great pictures of your band and one pretty good film clip of Instant Karma doing "Instant Karma". Let me know if you would like me to send it. I didn't want to send and e-mail of that size unless it was O.K. with you. If not, perhaps I could send it to you on CD. Let me know. Jay, all of the songs were great but my favorite song by far was Isolation which I had never heard performed live before. The month before going to Cleveland we prepared ourselves by going to see a local group at Front Porch Music called the Beatle Nerds. They had a guest performer show up by the name of Phil Angotti and bought his Juliet Foster CD. You can "imagine" my surprise when I got on your website. Small world! Also, Mark, New Colony Six has always been one of my favorite groups. Thanks again guys and we hope to make a road trip to see you soon. Chris Overton Name: mary barth Location: Chicago Email: mary.barth@advocatehealth.com Date: 08/16/2004 Comments For the last 25 years my friends and I have gone to your shows and we think they are great. The audience is energized by your enthusiasm that you and your band bring to each and every show. Thanks for the memories. Name: BARBARA Location: CHICAGO Email: BARBIEFLOWER1@YAHOO.COM Date: 08/14/2004 Comments I LOVE YOU JAY! YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING AND ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! WHAT A GREAT BAND TOO! I LOVE THE BEATLES AND ESPECIALLY JOHN LENNON. THANK YOU FOR SINGING THE SONGS! AND THANK YOU FOR A GREAT TIME AT AROTR IN CLEVELAND THIS YEAR! I GOT TO TALK TO BOB BUT NOT TO YOU JAY. MAYBE I'LL GET A CHANCE TO SEE YOU SOON AT FITZGERALDS. PEACE AND LOVE AND A SPECIAL KISS FOR JAY. LOVE, BARBARA Name: Chris Kruse Location: Cleveland, Ohio Email: ckruse@metrohealth.org Date: 08/13/2004 Comments Hi Jay, Tim Piper, move over. Until you & your band, Tim Piper had no competition! I hope you come back to Cleveland next year, I absolutely had a blast when you were on stage! Take care! Chris Name: Chris Location: Ohio Email: LongHairedLady75@aol.com Date: 08/12/2004 Comments Hey Bob.......Old Dirt Road! Name: Beth Location: Parma, OH Email: belowme@iplayairguitar.com Date: 08/12/2004 Comments I saw you guys at AROTR and thought you were just fantastic! I'm a huge fan of Lennon's solo music, so yes. This band makes me happy. Hope you'll be there next year! Name: Sandy Location: Tinley Park Email: spet@sbcglobal.net Date: 08/12/2004 Comments I've been a follower of Beatles tribute bands for a LONG time. I just love idea of a Lennon tribute band. It's so great to hear Lennon's solo songs along with his Beatle songs. I first heard you at the Orland taste and then again at AROTR. You really blew them away at both shows. You're all so talented at what you do. I spoke to Bob B. about burning a CD for the band containing the pics I took at AROTR. We're also working on making digital copies of the yearbook pics from Bob's performance at Stagg HS many moons ago. I hope to be at Fitzgerald's on the fourth so I'll bring them there. I hope the pictures I took for Bob Dobro turned out OK. A big thanks to you all for your great performances. I wish you were playing somewhere sooner than September 4th!! Keep the Lennon songs coming!! Name: Sandy Location: Tinley Park Email: spet@sbcglobal.net Date: 08/12/2004 Comments I've been a follower of Beatles tribute bands for a LONG time. I just love idea of a Lennon tribute band. It's so great to hear Lennon's solo songs along with his Beatle songs. I first heard you at the Orland taste and then again at AROTR. You really blew them away at both shows. You're all so talented at what you do. I spoke to Bob B. about burning a CD for the band containing the pics I took at AROTR. We're also working on making digital copies of the yearbook pics from Bob's performance at Stagg HS many moons ago. I hope to be at Fitzgerald's on the fourth so I'll bring them there. I hope the pictures I took for Bob Dobro turned out OK. A big thanks to you all for your great performances. I wish you were playing somewhere sooner than September 4th!! Keep the Lennon songs coming!! Name: DENNY KRUSE Location: LOUISVILLE, KY Email: WILL FORWARD LATER Date: 08/12/2004 Comments TO JAY; SAW YOU IN CLEVELAND, (SNUCK IN THE DRIVE-IN TO SEE 'HELP' (NINTH TIME)...REMEMBER. I'M AT THE LIBRARY BANGIN' OUT BEATLE SONGS ON THE WORD PROCESSOR TO DO MY PERSONAL ARRANGEMENTS ON FOR SINGING.. "LATER" Name: Ton &Kelly Ellis Location: Rayland, Ohio Email: tkellis@localnet.com Date: 08/12/2004 Comments We wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed your music at the AROTR in Cleveland this last weekend. This was our third year and you were the best surprise of the weekend. Jay, you have John's voice down to an art. The passion you put into Mother is remarkable. Hopefully, Gary will continue the festival so we can enjoy you guys again and again and again:-) Thanks for playing "How" for us. It was great! We really enjoyed chatting with you. We are going to keep checking your schedule to see if you get close enough to where we live so we can come see you play. Hope to see you again someday soon. Peace Name: Karen Location: Itasca,IL Email: kpatterson@bley.com Date: 08/12/2004 Comments HI Guys, I just wanted to say hi, And what a fabulous job in Cleveland. That was the first time that I had the chance to see you guys perform. You guys are great. I will come to see you perform here at home soon. :) As long as you sing Jealous guy and Can you please sing LOVE for me. I love that song!!! See you soon! Hi Mark! Name: Susie Lewis Location: Uraguay Email: 28ifabbeyroad@Comcast.net Date: 08/11/2004 Comments Hi all, Just wanted to say it was a blast from the past hangin' out with you in Cleveland this weekend. I'm still hearing about your performances!! Especially from the promoter Gary Jacobs. If there is one next year I'm sure you'll be welcomed back. Excellent stage presence, sound, and talent. Love you all and can't wait to get together again. Bob and Karen have to be reminded to wear their ear muffs and also, I'll explain the Uraguay thing later!!!! Peace everyone, LUV, Susie Name: Sam Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Email: samiamku@yahoo.com Date: 08/11/2004 Comments I promised to post. Very huge hit at AR. Great stuff. Also a big thanks to the nicest guy in the band for making sure I got home safe and sound, you know who you are. Sam Name: Nicole Location: Dallas, Texas Email: beatfreek82@yahoo.com Date: 08/10/2004 Comments You were the best at AROTR!!! Thanks so much for the set sheet. If you ever play Texas I'll be there. I just loved you guys! Name: Debbi Location: Chicago Email: kola909@aol.com Date: 08/10/2004 Comments Hey guys, Congrats on taking Abbey Road "Just Off the River" by storm...3 standing O's (by my count) at Saturday's show alone!! A lot of people were checking the schedule to find out who they were watching, of course we were happy to tell them! Name: John Norris Location: Jacksonville, Florida Email: JOHN_NORRIS@CSX.COM Date: 08/10/2004 Comments Hi guys, Jay, we are the two guys that met you that told you the "HELP" movie drive in story. You guys were our favorites at AROTR. Told them to have you back on the AROTR guestbook. You guys rock and are way cool. See you at the next AROTR. Jay, you are the best Name: Suz Location: Chicago Email: Date: 08/10/2004 Comments Hey guys - had a great time seeing you and hanging out in Cleveland! I suggested to a few friends of mine that they see you and they were all impressed enough that they plan to see you again soon! :) I heard a lot of good buzz about you guys this weekend - everyone seemed to enjoy your sets a lot. And you seemed to enjoy yourselves too - ha ha ha ha. :) Catch you later. :) Name: Harriet Location: Park Ridge, IL Email: Date: 08/09/2004 Comments Instant Karma was a great hit at "Abbey Road on the River!" Everyone we talked to was impressed with the terrific John Lennon tribute, especially the "post-Beatles" songs that John recorded ("Mother" just to name one). I will certainly relay my comments and request to the promoter that the Band be invited to AROTR for 2005!! Name: Lydia Location: Naperville, Il Email: liddy48@aol.com Date: 08/09/2004 Comments Just got back from Cleveland. What an awesome time. The band was fantastic and got more compliments than I could have "Imagined"!!! It was a great weekend with great friends, and want to say thanks to Jay for making all of this possible. Look forward to Fitzgeralds... Name: Lydia Location: Naperville, Il Email: liddy48@aol.com Date: 08/09/2004 Comments Just got back from Cleveland. What an awesome time. The band was fantastic and got more compliments than I could have "Imagined"!!! It was a great weekend with great friends, and want to say thanks to Jay for making all of this possible. Look forward to Fitzgeralds... Name: Roxanne Location: Joliet, IL. Email: stlstandin@aol.com Date: 08/09/2004 Comments Just got home from Abbey Road On The River, second year there! I just wanted to say that you guys were awsome!!! I will keep checking the your schedule for local shows and will be sure to attend as many as possible! Name: Adam Location: Chicago, IL Email: adam_betley@yahoo.com Date: 08/09/2004 Comments You guys are great! I met some of you guys at Abbey Road on the River (Jay and Bob Dobro) and I'm glad you were able to play Saturday (I wasn't there Friday.) Anyway, thanks for playing some great music and throwing in some of the rare stuff! Name: Adam Location: Chicago, IL Email: adam_betley@yahoo.com Date: 08/09/2004 Comments You guys are great! I met some of you guys at Abbey Road on the River (Jay and Bob Dobro) and I'm glad you were able to play Saturday (I wasn't there Friday.) Anyway, thanks for playing some great music and throwing in some of the rare stuff! Name: Steve Location: Mt Prospect Email: heybulldawg72@yahoo.com Date: 08/08/2004 Comments Gang, Just wanted to say you guys are awesome. I love the Lennon tribute show you put on everytime I come out. Not sure if this has ever been requested and I don't want to make any waves but here goes... seeing as there is so much musical history - and so many fans missing and wishing for it (at least in my circles)is there ever any chance of a Beatle Bros reunion show ? You know, maybe just one show. A one time gala event that would unite Beatles fans and assuredly bring down the house. I just know that a thousand people would come out - maybe more. I love Instant Karma and not that I won't continue to come out to see Instant Karma as much as I can, but the Beatle Bros hold / held a special place in the hearts of so many people and Beatles fans. They really touched all of us with a once-in-a-lifetime musical essence and presence that very many bands of any type rarely achieve. I mean, even the Eagles got back together after Hell Froze Over. I am sorry if this sounds selfish, but it's just a wandering thought from the wandering mind of a Beatles fan who just can't seem to fix the hole where the rain gets in. All the Best Stevie Name: Susan Location: St. Louis, Missouri Email: sec1@swbell.net Date: 08/07/2004 Comments Guys, this is a wonderful website! I'd never heard of your band until I attended Ridgefest in Chicago on July 24th. I have to say that I was more than impressed, I was captivated! Great job, keep it up! Name: DON GOEPPNER Location: ORLAND PARK,ILLINOIS Email: PARKSIDEINSURANCE@HOTMAIL.COM Date: 08/04/2004 Comments THE INAUGURAL "TASTE OF ORLAND PARK" WAS A ROUNDING SUCCESS WITH SATURDAY'S "BREAKFAST WITH THE BEATLES & JOHN LENNON". NEXT YEAR FOR SURE WILL BE LATE NIGHT WITH LETTERMAN! GREAT JOB THE SOUND AND VOCALS WERE AWESOME. JAY,MARK,BOB,JIM,ALEX,& BOB ALL DID A SPLENDID JOB TO KICK OFF SATURDAY'S CARD IN ORLAND WITH OR WITHOUT A CUP OF COFFEE. BEST OF FORTUNE & ROCK THE HOUSE IN CLEVELAND. TAKE CARE JAY'S BROTHER DON Name: Alison Location: Arlington Heights IL Email: sunshine63@wowway.com Date: 07/29/2004 Comments wow, a band that can actually make a website, i am so pround. I've stopped by here a few times to check the scheduele and today i though to myslef, why havn't I signed the guest book yet, after all, i am a guest. so her ei am signing it. I LOVE you guys, ive seen you (i think) three times now. I even brough a friend, she loves you all too by the way. you guys have got to come by us more often, i miss you already and i have a moth an a half to wait, its so sad. Oh and thanks for the hug Jay, I really wnjoyed that.::smiles:: what can I say, I'm a hugging type person.::laughs at self:: I hope you remember me^_^. But how do you know who i am you can't seen me through the computer screen....Wow i feel like my entry is quite sad compared to the others, but thats alright, were not here to judge.::laughs:: so i'll repeat myself and say you've got to keep coming back. You put on such a great show, enven if you end up making me make a fool out myself dancing... And if i knew the dancing man i bet he'd want to say hi to. sorry i couln't help writing that...I LOVE you guys!! -peace- ~*~*Alison*~*~ Name: Janet Location: Lake Zurich, IL Email: Date: 07/26/2004 Comments WOW!! What can I say about Instant Karma, except "THANK YOU", Mark Eskin for inviting me to see & hear this band. I was really impressed- - Your all a "great" group of musicians with a lot of talent - Keeping Lennon Alive!! Bob Blider - The minute I saw you on stage I knew you were the "first" John Lennon from American English, it was great seeing & talking with you again after all these years & I am glad to see your doing well!! Thanks again to all of you for such a wonderful evening at Twin Lakes, you really had the crowd rock & rolling and going wild!!! See you Soon - - - Love & Peace Janet Name: Cheryl Host Location: Tinley Park Email: oct1girl@earthlink.net Date: 07/26/2004 Comments I just saw you for the first time this weekend at Chicago Ridge Fest. WOW! I have been following American English for a few years and now I have found another band that does justice to the Beatles. You guys are great and I love the way you encourage audience participation. Such a great energy and uplifting show!! I'll be going to see you at Orland Days next weekend. Beatle Fans Unite! Peace & Love~~~~~~~ Name: Matt Harvey Location: Hull, England Email: mharvey@dortek.com Date: 07/20/2004 Comments Just wanna say hi to Jay, its me from 'The Mummy' que in Florida. We shall keep in touch, you will have to let me know when you are coming over to England, i will do the same if i ever can get to chicago! Peace! Matt. Name: Laurie Nowak Location: Bartlett, IL Email: shootingstar104@msn.com Date: 07/17/2004 Comments wow, reading all these great comments refreshes my disappointment at missing the band ONCE AGAIN. because looking back not only did I miss all but the very last 30 (thrilling) seconds of the very last song, but I had gotten lost on the way to Moody Blues and missed you guys then too, so....I feel quite ashamed... but I'm definately clearing my calander for Sunday at Twin Lakes and no way will I miss it!! I'm sure it'll be an amazing show and I cant wait!! ps: Thanks so much for answering my questions about upcoming shows, and for the wristband. We used it but I felt so guilty I ended up making an extra donation anyways, haha. Still, its the small things that can make or break a day, and your thoughtfulness was appreciated. Name: char Location: chgo Email: char.ward@recycled-greetings.com Date: 07/14/2004 Comments hello,hello,my friends and i seen you guys at the taste of chicago,what a rockin show..we only go to the taste to hear your band,do you honestly think we would fight the crowds just for a turkey leg in 90 degree heat..i know you have many fans that would follow you almost any where,we are just a few,char,leza,bonnie/joe/amanda/jenny/nicky and maryann,we'll be seein ya soon Name: hank shurba Location: remember when records & cds Email: rmbrwen@worldnet.att.net Date: 07/12/2004 Comments Hi JAY, SAW YOU AT THE Moody blues concert and I thought you guys were really great. Hope I can catch you at one of your up and comming shows. Thanks Hank Name: Lynne Stornello Location: Elk Grove Village Email: Mackinacveggie@yahoo.com Date: 06/30/2004 Comments We want to come see you at the Terry Moran day in Rolling Meadows on the 18th - but there's no time listed? When will you guys be playing?? Hi Jay!!! Hugs, Lynne, Tony, Jack and Elise Stornello Name: CATRAMBONES Location: ALL OVER Email: dbbctrmbn Date: 06/24/2004 Comments You guys were great as usual---It was such a treat to be there to witness a reunion with Phil!!! It was magic and we really miss the Beatle Brothers----but ALL THINGS MUST PAST--follow you hearts--we stand behind you Name: Althea McAnelly Location: Schaumburg,Il Email: llmm987@netzero.net Date: 06/22/2004 Comments Hi! My husband and I saw you for the first time this past Saturday at Fitzgerald's. Outstanding show.. I pride myself on being a Lennon officionado, and you guys have to be the best Tribute band for Lennon/ Beatles ever. I look forward to hearing you more often. Keep up the fantastic job.... Name: Carol Zola Location: Chicago, Near Midway Airport Email: CarolZola@aol.com Date: 06/20/2004 Comments Hello to All! Really Good Show last night at Fitzgerald's! It was good to hear some of those Lennon songs I haven't heard for awhile! Good Instrumentals on "Cold Turkey!" Also liked the Paul McCartney Birthday Tribute! Nice Job! Take care. Carol Zola Name: Rich Heintz Location: Westmont, IL. Email: rheintz@sbcglobal.net Date: 06/13/2004 Comments I first saw Jay at LEO H.S. during a "talent show". Amazing rendition of IMAGINE. That was back in 1981, and I'm glad to see you're still going strong. Sorry I wasn't able to make the Moodies show. It would've been wonderful to see you opening for them. Maybe you could open for The Orchestra (formerly ELO Part 2) if they ever come back to Chicago. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!! Name: TOM OSZAK Location: SCHAUMBURG Email: tomo55532002@yahoo.com Date: 06/04/2004 Comments I'm freinds with Bob Dobro thru my brother Daxo. Great show at the Drive birthday! Keep me posted on any thing new coming up. Name: Cher Siegel Location: Twin Cities, MN Email: chersiegel@hotmail.com Date: 05/29/2004 Comments What a great lineup....Bob, I knew you couldn't stay away from performing for long. I'm the former AE roadie...back in my home state of MN. Hope you guys plan to come to MN so I can see you. Hi Mark! Name: CHAR Location: CHGO Email: CHAR.WARD@RECYCLED-GREETINGS.COM Date: 05/28/2004 Comments HEY THERE,I'VE BEEN LOOKING AROUND FOR YOU.MISSED YA AT ELVIS BIRTHDAY BASH,,CAN'T WAIT TO SEE INSTANT KARMA.I HEAR THEY ARE THE BEST,AND I KNOW THEY ARE CUZ YOUR THE VOICE REFLECTION OF JOHN LIKE KNOW OTHER,JAY, Name: don goeppner Location: orland park,illinois Email: parksideinsurance@hotmail.com Date: 05/26/2004 Comments as jay's older brother who was there from the beginning of his beatle brother days to now with instant karma band, i say, well done little brother and to you his bandmates, keep on a rockin! great show at the moody blues pre-party concert . donnie Name: Mollie Fagan Location: chicago Email: mfagan06@yahoo.com Date: 05/24/2004 Comments You guys ROCK! I caught your show at the moody blues concert and was totally WOWWED! its a tough act to cover the greatest band in history and your band did a great job. I am about 20 years too young to have caught the original beatles but you guys gave me an idea of how fabulous they would have been! Name: Mollie Fagan Location: chicago Email: mfagan06@yahoo.com Date: 05/24/2004 Comments You guys are great.I caught your show at rosemont and plan on coming to the taste to see you! I am one of JOhn lennons biggest fans and i think you guys did an excellent job covering the hardest band to cover in history. I am too young to have expirenced the orginal beatles but your band gave me an idea of how fabulous they must have been! Name: Bob Tuytens Location: Chicago Email: btuytens@earthlink.net Date: 05/23/2004 Comments Caught your show in Rosemont with the Moody Blues. Great show. You guys were amazing. I could not believe the energy that you put out, and got back. Thanks for the great time,and look forward to seeing you upcomming shows. Name: jenny long Location: palos park Email: jenniferlong@wowway.com Date: 05/19/2004 Comments Good Luck at the Moody Blues concert Saturday! Love, Jen Name: Lauren Location: Chicago Ridge Email: Date: 05/17/2004 Comments My dad loves the beetles. I'm amanda' friend. Name: Jay Goeppner Location: Chicago Email: instantkarmaband@aol.com Date: 05/15/2004 Comments Welcome, everyone to the Instant Karma Website. I'd like to personally tell you how much we really appreciate your interest in the band. We thank you for all your support. It is always a great joy to me to see and meet all of you great Beatle and John Lennon fans at our shows. For my deep admiration and love for John Lennon and his music, I would like invite you all to share in the good Karma which the Beatles and John Lennon brought into our lives. This website is for all of us, so please feel free to browse, look, listen…and share your thoughts, love, and suggestions on what we, as The Instant Karma Band, can do to always make your experience a great one! Peace & Love to all. Love, Jay Name: VINNY GEE Location: SIR PAUL..MCCARTNEY'S ULTIMATE TRIBUTE! Email: sirpaultributeband@yahoo.com Date: 05/07/2004 Comments Knew you would head for the tamborine...It was great to finally have Paul and John back on stage together... to end the night at Tommy's Place, in your home town! Look forward to sharing many more stages in the future...keep rockin! Name: Michele and Bob Livingston Location: Lindenhurst, IL Email: mlapliv@aol.com Date: 05/02/2004 Comments Please book some gigs up our way! There are lots of places to play and summer festivals. Name: Amy Tatro Location: Lisle, Illinois Email: NIRVAMY@aol.com Date: 04/25/2004 Comments Jay, I still have the pictures of us dancing at Heritage fest!!! I love you and your kick ass music!! Name: Amy Tatro Location: Lisle, Illinois Email: NIRVAMY@aol.com Date: 04/25/2004 Comments I love you, JAY!!!!! Remember when we danced at Heritage fest?? I love you and your awesome talent. Forever sing kick ass music!!! Name: Amy Tatro Location: Lisle, Illinois Email: NIRVAMY@aol.com Date: 04/25/2004 Comments Hey Jay, Remember when we danced at Heritage fest?? I have been a BIG HUGE fan of your talent for many years. Keep on the good road of kick ass music! Name: nite owl Location: Indiana Email: Date: 04/12/2004 Comments I hear you guys are GREAT! I will go to see you all perform soon--altho I have seen you guys at Chicago Beatlefest!! John was always my favorite--I truly miss him and am grateful you are carrying on for him!! TRUE legends NEVER die!! Name: RICKY Location: CHICAGO Email: TOCCO_TOM@HOTMAIL.COM Date: 03/28/2004 Comments WOULD YOUR BAND CONSIDER PLAYING AT THIS SUMMERS "OAK LAWN FEST 2004"? WE MISSED SEEING YOU THERE SINCE YOUR LAST APPEARANCE WITH THE BEATLE BROS........ Name: Ann Marie Location: Email: Date: 03/15/2004 Comments i'm one of Amanda Goeppner's friends and i loved watching her, her dad and the rest of the band on the news. her dad and the rest of the band are great and i hope you feel the same!!!! :) Name: CATRAMBONES (MANY OF US) Location: EVERYWHERE Email: DBBCTRMBN Date: 03/11/2004 Comments YOU GUYS ROCK--WHEN DOORS SHUT, WINDOWS OPEN---THANK YOU FOR "I SHOULD HAVE KNOWN BETTER"---ALWAYS A TREAT SEEING THE BAND--FITZGERALDS WAS ROCKING ON 3/6/04 MORE THAN WE'VE EVER SEEN------CAN'T WAIT TIL ROSEMONT ON 5/21 WITH THE MOODY BLUES--OH YEAH, I NEED 2 TICKETS---REMEMBER, WE KNOW WHERE YOU LIVE AND WE HAVE YOUR PHONE#----THANKS FOR THE GOOD TIMES----DEB & ART Name: Suz Location: Chicago Email: Comments Really enjoyed your show at Fitzgerald's. It was the first time I've seen you all together - much fun! Couldn't quite believe the 2 hour first set...wow! Hi Bob! :) Name: Sandy Murk Location: Bloomingdale Email: beatleluv4ever@sbcglobal.net Comments INSTANT KARMA! DON'T LET ME DOWN. TAKE THE ONE AFTER 909 AND COME TOGETHER AND SING THOSE WORDS OF LOVE AND ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC ANYTIME AT ALL.I NEED YOU. ALL MY LOVING TO YOU!!! SANDY Name: Harriet & Friends Location: Here, There & Everywhere Email: Comments WOW! What a great show at Fitzgerald's! I don't think any of us wanted it to end! So much talent on that stage and so much love and enthusiasm for the music. Can't wait to see you again and again and again. Name: Debbie Location: Crystal Lake Email: impulsemedia@sbcglobal.net Comments I had so much fun at your show at Fitzgeralds! It was obvious by the crowd size, your talents are paying off. The best part by far is the fun and soulfulness you all seem to have. It was natural, raw and so professionally well done. Jay, you are an awesome singer! I am sure you guys have a great future ahead, this summer and beyond. I truly look forward to seeing your show again. Good luck with The Moody Blues show. Name: Glenn Location: Bridgeview, IL Email: Comments Saw your show last night at Fitzgerald's and it was awesome....it's obvious that the entire band shares the love and admiration of John Lennon, his music and his career as both a Beatle and solo artist. The energy onstage was electrifying! Can't wait to see you perform again. Name: Mark Andrzejewski Location: Wauconda,Ill Email: Waucondakid@yahoo.com Comments Hey,just a quick note to wish you all the best! Im sure John and George are up there rockin" up there with the rest of us at your obvious love of them and their music! You guys are what keep the hearts of us rock and rollers burnin". Keep up the kick ass job! Mark Name: Debbie Catrambone Location: LaGrange< IL Email: DBBCTRMBN@AOL.com Comments Name: John Location: Strait Southern Email: straitsouthern@straitsouthern.com Comments Hi Jay! It's great to see you are still out there singing. I will try to get out to see Instant Karma as soon as Strait Southern is off on a night when your playing. See you soon! John G. Name: Harrite Location: Park Ridge Email: Comments Was thrilled to see more dates added for this year - especially Cleveland and "Abbey Road on the River." WOW! Looking forward to Fitzgerald's. Name: Valerie Hansel Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Email: beatlesfan@netscape.com Date: February 16, 2004 Comments Hey Jay, let's go to Maui again! You guys are great. Especially Bob and Jim. Keep up the good work. Name: Sandy Murk Location: Bloomingdale, Illinois Email: beatleuv4ever@sbcglobal.net Date: February 13, 2004 Comments Instant Karma is a great John Lennon Tribute Band-Especially Jim on drums and Bob on keyboard! Name: edward f. rouse Location: rapid river michigan Email: edfrouse@hotmail.com Date: February 13, 2004 Comments Good Luck Jay with your new adventure!!!!1 GO WHITE SOX!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Name: Karen Swiat Location: Tinley Park Email: kswiat@comcast.net Date: February 12, 2004 Comments I am a fellow Beatlefester and Beatle Brother fan. I love you guys and I still think that you are the best Beatle band anywhere. Jay you play the best tamborine especially when you use your head. One year at Beatlefest you took my 17 year old daughter up with you to play the tamborine. She had so much fun and still talks about that. Thanks!!!!Thats what it is really about is sharing the music and it's great when the kids get it . Thanks for all of the memories and fun. Please let me know about future dates thanks!!! Name: keith and donna Location: algonquin Email: k.filas@att.net Date: February 10, 2004 Comments great show at Rory's and we will see you soon. Name: Moe Location: Skokie Email: airshotsphoto@aol.com Date: February 08, 2004 Comments I saw you guys at Rory's on Feb. 7th and you guys blew me away. The show was awesome. I had to leave after the first hour for another commitment that wound up going sour so I came back and caught the last hour of your show. I have been friends with Mark Eskin and his wife for some time and when I got an e-mail inviting me tonight (to celebrate Marks birthday also), I couldn't refuse. I will be out to see you guys again real soon. Keep up the great work. Name: Becky Hane Location: Wheaton Email: RLHane@aol.com Date: January 25, 2004 Comments Jay, we had a great time last night singing along with you at Steve's party last night. We'll see you in February! Name: Henriette Moustakis Location: Beatlefest Email: girlmoustakis@aol.com Date: January 20, 2004 Comments Keep on singing. Music is the language of God. Name: Harriet Location: Park Ridge, IL Email: jadz48@aol.com Date: January 20, 2004 Comments I have seen "Instant Karma" three times and have been blown away each performance! What a great and loving tribute to John Lennon. My friends and I are looking forward to more shows this year and for years to come. Name: Amanda Goeppner Location: IL Email: Candymandy24@aol.com Date: January 19, 2004 Comments Hey Ya'll u guys r really good you know the only singers r better is good charlotte. lol!! and when u guys were on tv wow the backround singers were amazing i mean wow!!! the singer was ok lol (my dad) hehehehehe Name: Tim Piper Location: Jupiter Email: tkpipe@mac.com Date: January 18, 2004 Comments Keep up the good work.. Name: Bob and Michele Livingston Location: Lindenhurst Email: mlapliv@aol.com Date: January 18, 2004 Comments Please play some Lake County gigs. Name: Webmaster Location: Chicagoland Email: webmaster@instantkarmaband.com Date: January 16, 2004 Comments Thanks for checking out our brand new website. We invite you to sign our guestbook and say hello!
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