I hope that the guestbook at randysabien.com is more secure and the users are more safe now that I have put in the proper safeguards to keep unwanted postings from being displayed. Enjoy the site!
Erin Staeck <webmaster@randysabien.com>
Hayward, WI USA - Thursday, October 18, 2001 at 09:30:42 (PDT)
others state that there is a soon to be released album. I can't wait. When?
Peter Gavagan <pxgav@optonline.net>
Huntington Station, NY USA - Friday, October 12, 2001 at 18:10:04 (PDT)
love this site
tony <tonyfran@webtv.net>
San Clemente, CA USA - Thursday, October 04, 2001 at 16:47:16 (PDT)
Randy, would you be interested/avaliable to do a workshop (elem. schools)in Racine following your Feb. 8 gig in Kenosha?
C. Melzer <melzer@rli-net.net>
USA - Thursday, September 27, 2001 at 18:15:38 (PDT)
Cool site.
Art Bell
USA - Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 16:05:40 (PDT)
Randy, There is only one guy that cook to keep up with you. I have a dream come true and would like to talk to you about a dinner on October 22, 2001. J.C.'s Cooking For A Cure our fight to beat Cystic Fibrosis. Please call at 715-386-4003. I am already looking forward to your dates in Stillwater and Hudson, The Phipps is one block from the restaurant. I look forward to cooking up a storm for you. Chef Chris Ray
Chef Christopher Ray <chefchrisray@juno.com>
Hudson, WI USA - Tuesday, August 07, 2001 at 20:11:37 (PDT)
Hi, Randy! Missed you in Australia! Tried to email you and the address I have didn't work. We had a great time in Brisbane--beautiful place, too! Ginny
Ginny Bigelow <virginiabigelow@pacbell.net>
Concord, CA USA - Sunday, July 29, 2001 at 16:35:17 (PDT)
Hey Randy I've tried to send you an email at home and it keeps getting sent back to me. Please email me and let me know if you changed your address. I'd still like to talk to you about coming to Waukegan again. I also have some news about my health to fill you in on...it's much better after surgery 3 1/2 weeks ago. Please contact me sometime when you can. Katie Dudley
Katie Dudley <KTDudley@AOL.com>
Waukegan, IL USA - Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at 22:49:22 (PDT)
Dear Mr. Sabien, Thanks so much for your suggestions. My middle school students are in for a challenging treat this coming year. I look forward to using your music for class. Sincerely, Linda Manning
Linda Manning <mom1776@hotmail.com>
Atlanta, Ga USA - Sunday, July 08, 2001 at 17:57:54 (PDT)
Good web site, enjoyed a great day with your Mom last week and we're so happy that she's progressing so well. Keep in touch. Red & Barbara B.
Barb & Red <barbandred@att.net>
USA - Monday, July 02, 2001 at 09:56:48 (PDT)
Randy, One of my student's, Carl Cooley, came to his lesson yesterday, right after your camp concert. He was so excited. Thanks for your work with him. I am very interested in having you work with some young violinists from Rice Lake and Eau Claire this next year. Do you still do workshops for Suzuki groups? You came to our group in Eau Claire in 1990 and worked with us at Grace Lutheran Church. I have a new studio in Eau Claire and still direct the Eau Claire group. I am interested in trying to set something up. Thanks. Lin Strong
Lin Strong <lstrong@discover-net.net>
Rice Lake, WI USA - Friday, June 29, 2001 at 11:20:34 (PDT)
hey randy if u read this i was @ the suzuki institute in dc in your last class of the day. c u.
Fish (Chris) <Clhfalcon@aol.com>
Bethesda, MD USA - Saturday, June 23, 2001 at 18:42:29 (PDT)
Hi, Randy! Cindy is interested in your fiddle camp this summer. I believe the Advanced session from July 30 to Aug 1, would work for us. Are you filled? We need info on cost and application. The last time she played with you was in Lake Geneva at Wesley Woods two years ago. Hope she can make it this year. Keep us posted and send info soon. Thanks.
Kris Beach <beach@imaxx.net>
Harvard, IL USA - Wednesday, May 23, 2001 at 20:20:26 (PDT)
Hi Randy I found your Website purely by accident(?)and I am very happy about that. I'm a Pianist living in Northern NJ who used to have time to visit friends in Wisconsin. 1 wife, 1 Baby, Both Beautiful. I make a good (decent) living as a freelance accompanist,church organist,theater music director. I'm a music reader,not an improviser, but as the years roll by, I've started playing around with my music more. Mostly when I'm tired- I kind of sit back and watch my hands do their own thing. (This is especially weird when I'm playing something like Bach.) Intrested in how you made the transition from your early(?) Classical background to what you do now. I know of a trumpeter around this neck of the woods who (startingwhen 14 years old) sat down and wrote out every note of every Miles Davis solo ever published,then practiced and thought about them. Worked for him, but what about you? Maybe some of your other listeners/readers would be interested too. Thanks, Jeff - PresJA@aol
Jeff Prescott <PresJA@aol.com>
Parsippany, NJ USA - Sunday, May 06, 2001 at 11:49:27 (PDT)
We have a mutual friend in Steve Zenz. Would like to book you with my jazz group for the mead inn outside friday afternoon thanks
JIM JINKERSON <jinkyking@charter.net>
wisconsin rapids, wi USA - Tuesday, May 01, 2001 at 13:25:57 (PDT)
Hey Randy! It's been a long time. You seen Terri, John, and Bubba lately? I'm living in St. Paul now but I hear you on Minnesota Public Radio sometimes. I still love your music. How's Xander and Trevor doing, or do I want to know. Well, later Mr. Violin.
Tony Stanley <a8321019@hotmail.com>
St. Paul, MN USA - Friday, April 20, 2001 at 08:13:37 (PDT)
I am working and got bored. I am not sure what path brought me to your site, but since your have a guest book, I thought I would add a comment!
Daniel Hoon
Carlsbad, California USA - Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at 10:26:02 (PST)
Greetings from ...Fusiontunes, The Fusion Violinist... What is the one factor in ALL forms of art..?? Imagination. A good painter can sit on the beach and paint a beautiful scene of the ocean he sees in front of him.. However, A true artist can sit on the beach and paint anything he wants. A good musician can reproduce music from a sheet of paper, but a true music artist acquires his music from a different source. Discover the "true" art form in music, IMPROVISATION. Whether it be Funk, Jazz, Rock, Bebop or Fusion,, There are always a few of us who delve into a different realm where we enter the world of improvisation and Spontaneity, where we have evolved beyond theory and rehearsed compositions, where we think in terms of "colors", instead of notes.. Let your thoughts flow like water. Fill your mind with the river of sound. Discover the music of a Fusion Violinist http://www.fusiontunes.net fusiontunes@yahoo.com "No rules, No limitations"
Fusiontunes Productions <fusiontunes@yahoo.com>
Fusionapolis, FL United States - Tuesday, March 13, 2001 at 12:53:43 (PST)
Randy- we listened to you last month @ Macia's(spooner)and really enjoyed the mulititude of talent you project. My husband Bruce chatted with you and remebers you from Eau Claire-early days(1980's) and the bar scene-remember? anyway-hope to get your cd's someday-when do ya play close to us again? soon I hope. Take care.
Bruce & Vicki Bignell <sassyinc@chibardun.net>
Cameron, Wi USA - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 13:40:17 (PST)
Randy- we listened to you last month @ Macia's(spooner)and really enjoyed the mulititude of talent you project. My husband Bruce chatted with you and remebers you from Eau Claire-early days and the bar scene-remember? anyway-hope to get your cd's someday-when do ya play close to us again? soon I hope. Take care.
Bruce & Vicki Bignell <sassyinc@chibardun.net>
Cameron, Wi USA - Sunday, January 14, 2001 at 13:38:42 (PST)
Saw you in Eau Claire, Wi, 6 1/2 years ago. Fabulous! Moved to Reno shortly thereafter and miss your music so much! Come on to Reno - show the people how to do music! Just listening to one of your tapes (purchased that long ago)and one of my co-workers got all excited!
Donna Leedom <dleedom55@msn.com>
Reno, NV USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 14:24:16 (PST)
Saw you in Eau Claire, Wi, 6 1/2 years ago. Fabulous! Moved to Reno shortly thereafter and miss your music so much! Come on to Reno - show the people how to do music! Just listening to one of your tapes (purchased that long ago)and one of my co-workers got all excited!
Donna Leedom <dleedom55@msn.com>
Reno, NV USA - Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at 14:24:14 (PST)
Enjoyed your music this evening on the Prairie Home Companion Show. Would have liked more of your music and less talk.
Carolyn & J R Barkman <jrbarkman@gwe.net>
Montrose, CO USA - Saturday, January 06, 2001 at 19:39:58 (PST)
2 cool- a web site that isn't all filled up with pop-up ads and news links. Great camping weather here, so I'm camping out. Catch ya later
Bob Ballard
USA - Tuesday, December 19, 2000 at 08:02:41 (PST)
Our daughter, Erica is moving to Morehead, KY this month. How can she get tickets in Lexington for one of your gigs with PHC? We are so delighted to get to hear you on the radio. Gary will be in touch for a booking here in Holland soon. Hi to Janie, Donna
Donna and Gary Bogle <Gary_Bogle99@hotmail.com>
Holland, MI USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 11:42:37 (PST)
You just did a workshop at my Roger Ludlowe Middle School Orchestra, and I thought you were fantastic! I really appreciate you coming and showing us a little bit on how to start improvising on the violin! I think you are very good, and I hope you come back to Fairfield, CT soon! Keep up the great work!!! Thanks!
Ryan Pallathra <extreme138@hotmail.com>
FFLD, CT USA - Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 17:37:20 (PST)
I heard you play at the Chataqua in Bayfield this summer. It was great fun! My neighbor Pat Donohue said you were going to be on Prairie Home Companion and I wanted to get tickets, but can't find out when. Is it true?
Marianne Kelley <chefandshrink@aol.com>
St. Paul, MN., Mn. USA - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 11:55:55 (PST)
How does one request you for a school visit? We are located 45 minutes North of Lexington where you are doing several shows for PBS.
clyde bostick <clydebostick@yahoo.com>
Dry Ridge , KY USA - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 14:42:30 (PST)
Hi Randy! Like your website, love your music, miss you! Let me know if you'll be playing Colorado sometime...I'll come to see you.
Cindy Simpson <simpsoncs@co.laplata.co.us>
Durango, CO USA - Tuesday, November 07, 2000 at 07:17:50 (PST)
Just knew you'd get to the "famous" category! Always exciting to hear your music. "Hi" to Janie and Ry. Let us know if MICHIGAN wakes up to your great Jazz and you can stop by for a visit. The "Simpkins"
Nancy Simpson <rwatchnanc@aol.com>
Rockford, MI USA - Friday, November 03, 2000 at 10:09:50 (PST)
Hey Randy!!! You just performed at a High School near me and you did great, congratualions.
Eric Fuerst <Yode Ad EE@aol.com>
Lisle , IL USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 19:20:47 (PDT)
I miss the fun concerts at the Gerard Hotel in Ladysmith. We've been in the Fox Valley for three years now. Do you have workshops for younger children, i.e. 7, 9 years old? One of my autographed Wisconsin originals tape broke - totally bummed about that, my kids loved it. Hopefully we'll get to one of your concerts or workshops in the near future. We were up north Labor Day weekend so we missed the Neenah gig. Best wishes to you, could you let me know about the workshop thing? Thanks, Patti
Patti McGinness <mcginpj@aol.com>
Oshkosh, WI USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 21:09:55 (PDT)
Hi Randy. Had the priviledge of caring for your mother. I said "Do you know Randy Sabien?" The rest is .....well history! I told her I used to hang out at the WEB and listen to music. I told her I play the violin and was influenced by you and Jon Luc Ponty! She told me all about your life. Hope to see you perform in the area sometime. The web site is great!
Dina Hanstad <Dina4now@ITIAccess.com>
Rockford, IL. USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 15:55:42 (PDT)
Wow! It's hard to believe it's been over 6 years since I attended a day-long master class at Waukesha South High School with you Randy. I still consider it one of the most exciting days of music I have ever experienced (it even topped singing with the Cincinatti Symphony). Congrats on the new methods book! If it's half as good as your master class, those that use it are in for something special. Best of luck!
Ed Roberts <derecho@excite.com>
Kansas City, MO USA - Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 08:04:26 (PDT)
Hi! I was in one of your workshops. It blew my mind. You taught me lots of things I will definitely use.
Megan Van De Walker <qtpie613@home.com>
Dubuque, IA USA - Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 17:17:10 (PDT)
Dear Randy, I recently found my LP of "In a Fog." My mom bought it for me when I attended one of your classes at a Stevens Point String Workshop, which was a least 12 years ago. I have stayed with the violin and am now a teacher. You made quite an impression on me as a child and I hope that you make it to the Milwaukee area soon so that I have the opportunity to see you. Thank you! Sincerely, April A. Genthe
April A. Genthe <AprilViolinWCCM@aol.com>
New Berlin, WI USA - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 20:21:13 (PDT)
Hi Randy. Ever since the workshop in Biarritz France, I have been caught up in jazz/blues etc. Thank you for your excellent guidence. My students love your new book, I think that they have caught the same jazz/blues bug I did two + years ago. I can't wait to hear your show at the Neenah Jazz Fest. Talk to you soon. I hope that you will be in Australia in '01. ~Andy
Andy Hutchinson <picfidlr@vbe.com>
Oshkosh, WI USA - Sunday, August 20, 2000 at 20:07:11 (PDT)
Hey there -- we just caught your act for the first time at the Mt. Morris - Black Hawk Folk Music Festival. It was terrific - the setting was beautiful and the music couldn't be better - even our children (ages 6 & 4) got into it. Any chance y'all will be playing in the Chicago area? Keep up the great work! From a fiddle lover, Jenny...
Jenny <pwpasche@hotmail.com>
USA - Monday, July 10, 2000 at 00:03:27 (PDT)
Thanks for your call this morning. Ordered your new instructional book this morning. Will pass the word around Verona. Might be up in Shell Lake in August if so, will try and see if we can work something out for Matt.
Barb Nordin <lnordin@tds.net>
Verona, WI USA - Thursday, July 06, 2000 at 09:52:41 (PDT)
Glad to see the book is now available! I have a student who lives in Rockton, IL who saw you perform in Rockford a couple of times this year. I encouraged him to introduce himself to you, but he's a little shy. Hope to be able to see you perform sometime soon myself!
Diana Benti
USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 00:05:01 (PDT)
Hey! I'm looking forward to Fiddle Camp at your place. I would like to order one of your new books. Well see you later Bye Bye
Bryna <amsterdam_angel_04@hotmail.com>
Ojibwa, WI USA - Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at 10:38:11 (PDT)
Site is really coming along!
Erin Staeck <estaeck@win.bright.net>
Hayward, WI USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 17:19:11 (PDT)
hornerc@bellsouth.net
Location: Daytona Beach, FL U.S.
Date: Saturday, April 22, 19100 at 20:05:46
Comments:
I attended your concert in Port Orange, FL last month. Love your music. Hope you will return soon.
Name: Kris Beach
beach@imaxx.net
Location: Harvard, IL USA
Date: Friday, April 14, 19100 at 20:02:22
Comments:
Are you planning on Fiddle Camp in Williams Bay WI this year? If so, please send us info. Hopin so!
Name: Sandra K. Saunders
sksaunders@hotmail.com
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 19100 at 17:49:48
Comments:
I placed an order for 2 CD's and was just wondering when I might be receiving them. It would really make my day and surprise my husband if you could autograph them. To Jack from Randy.
Name: Bob Weir
Bob@gratefuldead.com
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 19100 at 14:18:00
Comments:
Sorry that Jerry "broke up" the band. We alsways wanted you.
Name: Marc Ray
KellerHigh@aol.com
Location: Ormond Beach, FL USA
Date: Sunday, April 9, 19100 at 16:48:47
Comments:
I was absolutely amazed by the show you guys did in Port Orange,FL yesterday! Every instrumentalist in the band blew my mind...especially the bass player(Jeff). The way you guys segued into Hot-lanta was incredibly smooth. It was such a pleasant surprise to hear yall do a sweet instrumental version of Stella Blue by The Grateful Dead. The entire performance was stellar! Keep it up guys. Gratefully, Marc
Name: Flo Trafton
tfcabinfever@webtv.net
Location: Port Orange, Fl. U.S.A.
Date: Saturday, April 8, 19100 at 18:18:09
Comments:
Excellent Performance
Name: Flo Trafton
tfcabinfever@webtv.net
Location: Port Orange, Fl. U.S.A.
Date: Saturday, April 8, 19100 at 17:57:56
Comments:
My husband and I just returned from one of your free concerts put on by our City of Port Orange.It was an outside performance, weather was just beautiful and the music was fabulous. I come from Canada and i"m curious as te name of the band. There is a wild fern that grows in Canada that we eat for a vegetable called a Fiddlehead. It looks like the neck of the fiddle before it turns into the fern. I'm interested on how you derived at the band name. We also have what they call 'Fiddlers on the River event" that has been going on for 7 yrs. now, the last week of June, where they get in canoes and float down the river for about 10 miles all the while playind and dancing on platforms to fiddle tunes.There we"re over 250 canoes last year and every year it gets bigger. They come from all over Canada to perticipate. Lots of good fun. They have a big supper afterwards more music,then Sunday morning they have a Church service all done with fiddle tune hymns. This is just beautiful. Many thanks again. Flo
Name: Rande Walsh
walsh@apdyne.com
Location: Red Wing, MN USA
Date: Friday, March 24, 19100 at 05:09:14
Comments:
Randy, Thanks for coming to Red Wing and working with the kids, everyone enjoyed the show, please come again.
Name: Leif Shackelford
djlshack@hotmail.com
Location: St.Paul, MN USA
Date: Wednesday, March 22, 19100 at 18:54:15
Comments:
Hey Randy, Just decided to drop in and say hi, IAJE was lots of fun, your show with clyde and jeff blew my mind. I look foreward to seeing you seeing you again.
Name: Greg Ames
gregames@us.ibm.com
Location: Raleigh, nc usa
Date: Monday, February 28, 19100 at 08:41:55
Comments:
Randy - I enjoyed meeting you and Janie and the kids last Dec. I'm REALLY enjoying your CDs, esp. "Fiddlehead Blues". The guys in my jazz band are really hot on it also. Do you have any more for sale with Jeff Eckels & Clyde Stubblefield? Any chance of you coming to the Southeast this year? Take care, Greg (Jeff's brother) Ames
Name: Ed. Allison
eallison@shelby.net
Location: Shelby, NC USA
Date: Wednesday, February 9, 19100 at 18:48:58
Comments:
Randy, We met in Scotland this summer and you told me your book would come out at a later date. Has it been published yet, and if so, by whom? Also, I'd like to talk to you about doing a gig here in NC sometime. Thanks! Ed.
Name: Dan Anderson
dancarol@chorus.net
Location: Deerfield, WI USA
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 19100 at 20:35:02
Comments:
Thanks for an excellent concert in Madison this past Sunday. Our family enjoyed the event immensely. It is not often that one group can appeal to as wide an age range as yours. Our sons - 9 and 12 - had a great time, as did we - their parents. I also appreciated the 4:00 PM concert time. The traditional late concert usually eliminates young children. I thought it was significant that there were 6 young people within the first three rows ..... including our family. Thanks again for a marvelous variety of styles performed with excellence! Come back to Madison again soon!
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