Andy Byron: Guestbook
Mona (Davis) Dagestad
May 22, 2008
Hi Andy! Boy, it has been forever since the year I met you at camp (1975 or 1976 maybe. However, you may remember me as you and I took your vVW up to Canada to get some Macintosh Toffee for the camp kids and the Minnesota border patrols didn't seem to care for us to much. Anyway, Sheri Donat told me about your website, so I had to check it out. I actually live only 5 miles from the camp, so I haven't gone far and on occassion, I still patronize the Blue Moon Saloon (formerly the Donat Hole). I am pleased to see that things are going well for you.
Take care,
Mona
sheri donat
May 20, 2008
my parents had the donat hole and i worked at camp 77-79 and remember your singing well ...and seen some names on your website that i havent heard or seen for years...
great job willard......sheri donat
Jon Siskel
May 15, 2008
Hi Andy,
It's hard not to call you Willard. I'm not sure if you'll remember me from Thunderbird, but like all of us former campers, I remember you very well. I'm so glad to see you're doing well and still moving people with your music. I look forward to getting the CD and playing it for my boys... hopefully they'll have a chance to see you perform sometime, maybe on the shores of Lake Plantagenet!? Thank you for the wonderful music and memories!
linda
April 11, 2008
Tell everyone to tune in to you on my show April 13 at 9:30 PM PDT on klsx 97.1 free fm...at www.lindasalvin.com
See ya on the radio, Andy!
Jill Schoenfeld Ikens "Bernie" from Thunderbird
March 25, 2008
How the heck are you? I just went onto Tbird's site and there you were! I think of how great our 7 or 8 summers were and know that will always bring a smile to my face! ANDY BYRON!!! Wow!!! I'm in Boston, married, no kids but treat my dog as a child! Post camp sometime? I would love to bring my husband up to MN. Your pics of your wife and kids are great! Please tell Kim hello for me. Would love to hear from both of you! xxooJill "Bernie" Schoenfeld Ikens
Duane and Lori Stueckle
March 11, 2008
I like "Somewhere or Nowwhere" The very best.(But not as much as Nancy)
David "Marbles" Steinbrink
January 3, 2008
Andy,
Congratulations on the awesome CD. This music brings back such great memories of my days at T-Bird as a camper and then as a counselor. I can still picture all of us around the council fire and in the lodge singing these tunes along with you.
My kids know all of the T-Bird songs as I used to sing them as I put them to bed.
I am so happy for you that you are getting to finally live out your musical dream.
It is now some 30 years later and I have never forgotten the words to Buckaroo. Willard will always have a special place in my memories of those wonderful summers in Bemidji.
Can't wait for what is next.
David "Marbles" Steinbrink
Michael "Mayo" Schoffman
November 6, 2007
a camp Thunderbird alum ('79-'87), you were a legend that we kept alive for all the camper who came after us. I enjoyed your bio, and as a financial advisor who made a change kind of late in life as well, I understand and am glad your life has been so fulfilling. I made it back to T-bird in '96 and haven't had a chance since. My young kids will soon be ready for "post camp" and I can't wait.
All the best,
Mayo
Rick Cummings
November 5, 2007
Dear Andy,
I was up in Cool, California, where my dear friends, Bobby, Daisy and Aaron Eisenberg live. I really got a kick out of their putting on your cd! (had mailed it to them many weeks ago) Bobby, who is challenging to impress musically...and a musician himself (drummer), loves your new record! First song, Lucky Me....is Bobby's song. Meaning: that's how he feels about his life!
As an old Jerry Jeff Walker fan, he loves your stuff and he hears Jerry Jeff!
Figured you would appreciate hearing this.
Roberta and I have played it, too, with some regularity...and really, truly loving it. And it moves me...emotionally. I am so proud of you for doing this. I have said all along that you're a natural. And...you are! Lovely tunes. Wonderful production. And...I am still getting moved to tears on some songs. Wonderful to be so moved.
So...put that feather in your cap, buddy!
Love you,
The Rickster!
ps my love to the whole family. I had such a special, meaningful, memorable blast being up there for your gig. Getting to sit through it with Harvey was an extra treat! Yahooooo..........
Mike Eischen
October 9, 2007
Did you know that each one of your website pages look dirty or have brown smudges!:)
Andy, seriously, I'm extremely impressed. You've truely been blessed. One of my favorites on your first CD is Everyday and Too Late and Nancy and Lindsey's Song.
Paul Ellis
September 26, 2007
Hey Andy! Remember me? Paul "Simon" Ellis from Camp Thunderbird (Circa 1975-79). How are you?! Congratulations on your new CD. I plan on getting it. I am doing fine. I am married with three kids (ages 18, 17, 10). We are going through a difficult time right now as our daughter who is 17 has a terminal illness (Systemic Scleroderma) and is getting Chemo treatments, which we hope will work. Our oldest son is going to college next year on a full golf scholarship. I run a national junior golf Tour going on my 13th year. We run 100 tournaments in over 20 states from Sept to May. I dont know if you heard, but Mike "Blazer" Tines died of Cancer a couple of years ago. We remained very close since being boyhood friends so it was a huge loss. Alot of the camp people attended his funeral. He had two daughters who are 21 and 18. Stay in touch Andy. I still have a cassette recording from a gig you did at Western Illinois University.
Take Care!
Paul
Steve Diamond
September 13, 2007
Hey Andy. You may not remember me but many moons ago (I'm guessing 1978 or 1979) you and I took a canoe trip through the Boundary Waters together. The trip was amazing but even more incredible was getting to know you as something more than the guy who came to camp for a few days each year to do some singing. I was about 14 then and now I'm 43, but I still remember all of us jumping off of this huge rock into the cold lake.
I was so glad to hear about this opportunity to get your album which I will certainly buy. While I know that the money is going to a good cause, I think it's only fair to ask a favor in return for those of us who remember you so fondly. Please record quick cuts of a few of the old favorites and put them on your site. The two I would love to hear again are "Singing In The John" and "Canadian Railroad Trilogy." It is certainly thanks to you that the Gordon Lightfoot version of CRT and the Michael Murphey version of "Carolina in the Pines" are on my iPod.
Heather Hinkle
September 11, 2007
Hi Andy. Paul asked me to purchase an office copy of your CD so I just completed my order. Looking forward to hearing all your songs. Take care!
dean hanson
September 10, 2007
CONGRATULATIONS!! I just left the CD release party and all I can say is "AWESOME"! Thank you for bringing such a first rate show and incredible energy to our venue. On behalf of myself and the staff of The Big Easy Concert House I send our heartfelt congratulations and we wish you much continued success.
Dean
Shari Sigoloff
September 10, 2007
I am so sorry that we couldn't make the release party. I hope it was a huge success. Michael and I can't wait to listen to the CD. Some of my favorite camp memories are of "Willard" concerts. It will be great to share this with the kids! Thank you for your pledge to contribute to the foundation, it is so generous!! Warm hugs!
Gaye Wise
September 8, 2007
Mazel Tov! I knew you were terrific, but the new CD makes it "official." I'll be out of town on the day of your release party, and I'm so disappointed, I can't tell you.
With great fondness.....Gaye
Blake Olson
September 6, 2007
Andy,
Can't wait for the show Monday. This will be fun.
peace
Blake
Duane and Lori Stueckle
September 4, 2007
Some of the music sounds like "Zideca" (sp) and river music from cajan country. I like it. Need more pictures of Nancy.
Dinka Hadari
September 4, 2007
Andy,
I wish you the "best", your music sounds great.
Dinka Hadar
Stacey Mosko
September 4, 2007
Congratulations on your upcoming CD, we are so proud of you, really look forward to getting my copy..lots of love, your big cuz
Debbie Anderson
September 4, 2007
Andy,
I really wish I could be there for the big night...know it will be fabulous. Gorgeous picture of Nancy...Great website. Luv ya.dla
Kurt Fasen
September 4, 2007
Andy - this is great. I can't wait to get my CD. I am a country boy at heart and love this !
Best of luck on your release party!
Bob Love
September 4, 2007
ANDY...I had no Idea!!! This is fantastic!! Can't wait to get mn CD!! CongratS and best of luck to you and your music!!
Rick Stockton
September 3, 2007
Good lookin' website. See you this weekend.
Larry Rosenthal
September 3, 2007
Andy,
You've broken the boundries again. Your music sounds great and the words are heart filled. Keep on living that "American Dream"
Jeff Morand
September 2, 2007
What a great site
J
Brad Kugler
August 31, 2007
Congrats on the CD! I have many fond memories of your playing guitar and singing in the lodge at Camp Tbird in the early 1980's. All the kids looked forward to hearing your songs. Wow, that was a long time ago!
Ted "Radar" Rudman
August 31, 2007
Andy - great job on the new CD and a great cause. Both of my kids are now 2nd generation campers - with my oldest getting ready for the big PNW next year. I still think back to all those years at Tbird with Akorn, Benson and the gang listening to you bang out the tunes in the lodge or around the fire.
Good luck and hope to see you at the next reunion.
Radar
Cousin Meg
August 30, 2007
Yo Andy,
The whole family is so proud of you for doing this. We are really looking forward to the CD. Can't wait to hear the songs I've already heard before and the new ones yet to be discovered.
Wishing you all the best with the launch and all that lies ahead!
Bill Helfand
August 30, 2007
Willard,
I don't know whether you will remember me among the hundreds of campers and counelors you met at T-Bird but, like I am sure many others, your music has always been a big part of my fondest camp memories. Like "Dylan," while I still enjoy Michael Murphy songs, he just can't seem to do Wildfire as well as you did back then.
I have always thought it would be great to have recordings of so many of the songs your singing etched in my mind as kid so I was glad Moe and the gang thought to let us know of the opportunity to buy your new CD. While I didn't see "Dear Abbey" on the list of songs, I am sure I will enjoy the new ones just as much.
Let me know if you ever make it to Texas and I will bring some folks to hear you play.
Congratulations on your continued musical success,
Bill "Sqrl" Helfand
Daniel "Boone" Baskes
August 28, 2007
Andy-- I am one of those many people who have your voice and guitar engrained in my memory from childhood. I was at Thunderbird from '75-'80 as a camper, and then '84, '85 and '87 as a counselor. I haven't seen you in more than 25 years (though you look the same) but still remember the songs by heart (just listened to Buckaroo off of your site). I am working with Scout and Akorn on the Board of the Speedy and Honey Altman Memorial Camp Foundation and have hosted alumni reunions in Chicago the last two years. We are going to try to hit STL this Winter. I cannot thank you enough for your incredibly generous support of the Foundation in conjunction with your album release, and I cannot congratulate you enough on the release. You must be incredibly excited. I was just looking online to see if there were any reasonable flights to Boise as I would love to come out for your opening. Not finding anything yet that doesn't cost $2000 or require an additional night's stay in LA, but I am working on it and will keep you apprised. Again, best of luck with the album sales, thank you again for your support, and looking forward to seeing you one of these days. Take care.
--Daniel
Pam Mahoney
August 28, 2007
I'm so happy for you, Andy. Can't believe I have to miss this but I'll be buying your CD and sharing it with all my friends. I love your music and you too!
Bobby Heller
August 28, 2007
Hey Andy!
Steven Katzoff sent me the link to your website. How cool! The last time I saw you in 1973, I was a 13-year-old camper at Thunderbird. I made a cassette of your songs that summer and it was one of my most prized possessions. I made the mistake of lending it to a friend in the 8th grade and I never saw it again, but the tunes stayed in my head. Good luck on your new CD!
Bobby
Bob Cohn
August 28, 2007
Andy,
No way you'll remember me -- I was a camper 1972-75, in Larry G's cabin for the last two of those years. (And yes, you were Willard and he was Schnooks. Oh yeah, I was Bobby.) I last set foot at Thunderbird 32 years ago this month, but the place had a huge impact on me -- and your music was such a big part of that. My daughters (now ages 12 and 8) still ask me to sing to them before bed, and that always means Lincoln Park Pirates or Cosmic Cowboy or Please Don't Bury Me or something else I learned from you in the early 70s. It's a tribute to you that they ask, because I am a truly lousy singer.
These memories are always near the surface. I look forward to hearing your CD and enjoying them anew.
Bob(by)
Steven Katzoff
August 28, 2007
It been a while since the 50th @ tbird. Looking forward to playing your Cd
My best, Steven
Alan "Akorn" Korn
August 27, 2007
Willard,
Good luck with the new CD. I just purchased 3. One for myself and one for each of my brothers (fellow counselors and camplers at T-bird)as gifts.
As a fellow Board member on the Foundation, thanks for the generous portion of proceeds. Since I am the treasurer, I will be able to see first hand, the money rolling in. Great support for a great cause.
Stay in touch & by all means, GOOD LUCK!
Akorn
Cousin Claudia
August 27, 2007
The WebSite looks great!!! Sorry we can't make the CD Party, but plan on ordering a few CD's. Our love to the whole family.
Sandy, Joel, and Connor Jewett
August 26, 2007
This is way over due. We are so proud of you! Can't wait to hear all the tunes and looking forward to the release party! Lots of love,
Sandy, Joel, and Connor
John Dickinson
August 25, 2007
And to think I knew him back when he was just another "Moody Jew"
Mazel Tov Andy!
Steve Jacques
August 25, 2007
Andy,
Congratulations for getting to nowhere! I look forward to listening to your tunes. Best of luck with the CD releae party.
You are an inspiration to all of us!
Steve J. from CT
Nancy and Brownie Sides
August 24, 2007
I just ordered your CD, in fact I ordered 4 - they will make great gifts. We are so happy for you!! Isn't it wonderful to be doing something you love. We love you and Nancy. Keep on singing!
Nancy and Brownie
Ellis and Shirley
August 24, 2007
It's wonderful that you can make your dream come true!! Lots of luck. Our love to both you and Nancy. Shirley and Ellis
Dave Weisz
August 24, 2007
Ok- So I can understand not being in the bio, but certainly folks at home were probably looking for a photo of me singing back-up in the garage when we cut that song:)
Cheers!
Duv" Arizona Buckaroo" Weisz
gale
August 23, 2007
Hi Andy,
Congrats on the CD release! I just ordered 2 copies and can't wait to hear all the songs!!!!
Love you,
Your Favorite Cousin!!!
Eddie Youssef
August 23, 2007
Wow Andy the CD sounds great!! I already placed an order. Good luck with the CD.
Eddie
dee zammit
August 7, 2007
good luck with the cd, i've heard so much about your music, it's not offerten these days we hear words like your's coming right from one's heart, once the disc get out there, i feel lots of people will relate to it, music of every day life, dee
Oliver Thompson
August 3, 2007
Andy: Listening to the "promo" version of the CD is great! You've made me into a real lover of true Country music. Awesome job by all the players and of course the engineering and producing squad. My [ten gallon] hat's off to you!
kenny katzoff
August 1, 2007
I can't wait to load "SOMEWHERE OR NOWHERE" and play it for my kids when they return from Camp
Yours ever
Kenny
Anne Perlstein
July 31, 2007
Willard,
Your music and your natural ability to engage an audience will live forever within me. I was a camper at Thunderbird and each summer looked foward to the Hootenanny, that we were all able to listen, cherish and sing-a-long to the tunes of Cosmic Cowboy, Carolina in the Pine and Christopher Robin and Pooh. I just recently took a road trip with Betsy Thurman. We listened to some of those songs listed above and reminisced about they was we all were simply thrilled just to be in your prescence under the clear skies filled with stars in northern Minnesota every summer.
Best wishes to you and your family,
Fondly,
Anne Perlstein (Moose's Sister)
Katy Kelly
July 29, 2007
We are so excited for you and for camp! Hooray for everything you have worked so hard for!! All our love!
julie flegel
July 28, 2007
Hi Andy, your site is great and I will definitely get a CD! Would love to make the CD Release Party, but don't know if I can...we'll see. Good luck and take care!
Biill Blues Blahd
July 20, 2007
love the site. That hat you're wearing on the home page is the biggest yalmuka I've ever seen!
Ken Emrick
July 19, 2007
Thanks for rekindling the memories. We'll see you real soon.
Congratualtions, you're amazing.
Make it a GREAT day!!!
Ken
Lance Pelky
July 10, 2007
Andy!
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You loving friends and fans...
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