2000 Guestbook Archives These are the guestbook messages from 2000. Hey Vassar, I been listening to "Will The Circle Be Unbroken" with the Dirt Band the last few days. That album will never grow old and you've got some great playing on there. Are you going to Alabama this New Years? If so, perhaps I can hook up with the Wingates and try to see you there, maybe even pick a little. Take Care and all the best to you. D Sanford <darrell@merlin.ebicom.net> Purvis, MS USA - Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 21:16:31 (EST) I hope you are enjoying the holidays and may 2001 be a happy and healthy year for you. You have provided me with countless hours of musical bliss. Thank's for the autographed cd as it is a prized possesion. Happy New Year! GEORGE NOTTE <carno1@worldnet.att.net> oceanport, nj USA - Thursday, December 28, 2000 at 09:25:12 (EST) Hey Now! Happy Holidays to you, Vassar, Midge and George! We love you. Wood Dog Lilburn , GA USA - Tuesday, December 26, 2000 at 12:11:28 (EST) My mother heard your Christmas song "God rest ye merry gentlemen" on KRVN radio station out of Lexington NE. She immediately became a fan of yours. For a long time she has been looking for a copy of your tape. Recently, she asked the radio station to play the song so she could record it on her small portable player. They did play the song for her and she said she was in tears while it played. She had yearned for the song for a long time. Knowing that she loves your music, I am making a print of your website and I will send it to her. I know this will be one of her best Christmas's. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to Country Music Teresa Honeycutt <slapshot@ocsmccook.com> McCook, NE USA - Monday, December 25, 2000 at 19:19:27 (EST) Hi Vasser& Midge just a note to tell you i have a new left knee and it`s great, hope to see you in Live Oak, Jim Jim Hasty Jr. <jastwo@pernet.net> Orange , TX USA - Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 12:24:27 (EST) I spoke with Ken Frank just a few minutes ago, and he directed me here to your site. Lord willing, you might remember me as the fellow who took photo #4 in Gallery five. Even if you don't, it's OK; because I have known the sound of your hands on the strings for 30 years. Hearing you play right in front of me was one of the most memorable times of my life. May the LORD bless you and fill your days with joy! Michael Moran <Mmoran0513@aol.com> LAnoka Harbor, NJ USA - Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 23:57:30 (EST) This is a very fine site. I cherish the opertunity I had to play and hang out with you a few years back. I'm back on KOPN in Columbia. I still give you airplay and people still like it. I hope your hemmaroids haven't given you any more trouble since your surgery. I don't talk about that on the air but(or should I say butt) the last time I saw you that was what was going on. I would also like to thank you for the nice things you said about the bluegrass programing we were doing shortly after you were here in, I think it was Bluegrass Now. I do remember you were on the cover. I'll be sure to play some of your music tomorrow and talk up your website if I don't get snowed in. If you see Mike(Supe) Granda tell him I said hi. Bob Bob Runyon <RobRunyon56> Hartsburg, Mo USA - Friday, December 15, 2000 at 18:22:54 (EST) i am a fellow fiddler and i love your instructional video! will you be at SPBGMA? sarah Sarah Fritts <persephone_quest@yahoo.com> Rogersville, TN USA - Thursday, December 14, 2000 at 12:23:52 (EST) Thinking of you and your family. I do miss you guys! My thoughts are with you during the holidays. I want you all to know I love you. Happy Holidays! Ronald Lawrence <Ronald.Lawrence@hcahealthcare.com> Mt. Juliet, Tn USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 23:53:16 (EST) Thinking of you and your family. I do miss you guys! My thoughts are with you during the holidays. I want you all to know I love you. Happy Holidays! Ronald Lawrence <Ronald.Lawrence@hcahealthcare.com> Mt. Juliet, Tn USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 23:53:15 (EST) Thinking of you and your family. I do miss you guys! My thoughts are with you during the holidays. I want you all to know I love you. Happy Holidays! Ronald Lawrence <Ronald.Lawrence@hcahealthcare.com> Mt. Juliet, Tn USA - Saturday, December 09, 2000 at 23:53:09 (EST) Vassar, I'll never forget your performance with Jimmy Goodrau and Richard Bennett at Winterhawk. I hope you are enjoying the season and hope to see you again. Lee Lee Pinkerson <leepink@yahoo.com> Floyd, VA USA - Wednesday, December 06, 2000 at 11:32:29 (EST) I was trying to get in touch with Midge concerning bringing Vassar back to Smilefest this year. For some reason the email address I have does not work anymore. Midge if you are listening, please give me an email. Thanks, Bob Bob Robertson <smilefest@yahoo.com> Greensboro, NC USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 15:30:22 (EST) You have no idea how excited the folks in Charleston and Savannah are to see you in January. Just to let the folks out there know, LCB Bluegrass & Vassar Clements will be playing Friday, January 26 at the Warehouse in Charleston, SC and Saturday, January 27 at JJ Cagney's in Savannah, Ga. We are looking forward to it so much! LCB Bluegrass Dave Regan <lowcountry@knotknown.com> Charleston, SC USA - Tuesday, December 05, 2000 at 07:48:34 (EST) a long time fan of your art bill cochran <billypanic@yahoo> st simons island, ga USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 11:01:57 (EST) Howdy Vassar, Midge & George: We had a wonderful Thanks- giving dinner with everybody from STIR FRIED w/ Buddy Cage here at our house. They play- ed the Brandyhouse that day. We all missed you being with them.....it was a wonderful & relaxing time together! I have been listening to tapes from Harvest fest. and the CD w/ Northern Lights all week! Love the new strings.....The Maxwell's Al Maxwell <Resipsamax356@hotmail.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at 01:30:10 (EST) Vassar, We were so happy to meet you and Norman Blake at the hotel in Troy. You are as friendly and gracious as you are reputed. I'm sorry I didn't bring any of my instruments along, but there's always next time! Shortly I'll be sending you a bluegrass waltz that I wrote. It would be a dream come true for me if you would play it. Thanks for a great concert and give our thoughts of wellness to John Hartford, Peter and Karen Gennaro Peter Gennaro <pdgennaro@pplweb.com> Allentown, PA USA - Monday, November 27, 2000 at 15:04:46 (EST) Mr. Clements, I just started learning the violin a month ago. I am very excited. With no music experience, I find it a pure joy. Maybe someday I can come close to your talent. I am orignally from Buffalo,NY. Move to Nashville three years ago. Hopefully by Christmas I will know enough to play some carols. My mother bought me a violin two years ago because I mention how many people are involved in music here in Nashville(no kidding!)and how everywhere we find people playing. I was feeling left out. My wife and I knew we could not afford a violin. My mother offered to buy one and she did. I had it for two years now. I finally bought an instructional video by Mel-Bay. It is doing wonders. My plan is to work hard everyday until Christmas and go up to Buffalo and surprise my mother during Christmas Midnight service. I want to play her favorite song: Ave Maria My mother is getting up there in age and I want to show her how her investment was worth it and how I love the Fiddle. Last year I had a few weeks of lessons from a member of the Nashville Symphony. It got too expensive. Once I finish the instructional video I will give her a call and have her help me fine tune everything. I enjoyed your website and it has been an inspiration!!! I hope to see you next time you perform in Nashville. Save me a ticket!! God Bless! -Victor Victor Rodriguez <vicvidal1@netzero.net> Hendersonville, TN USA - Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 16:34:51 (EST) Vassar and Midge: Thanks so much for the T-shirt and the discs. It was a rainy Saturday, so I just stayed home and enjoyed the music with Sam. The autographs mean a lot to us. Hope to see you in Troy....for many reasons. P.S. Sam says "Hi!" Ben Dunham <dunhamb@mediaone.net> Marion, MA USA - Sunday, November 12, 2000 at 09:35:23 (EST) hello vassar, my name is mike lima. i'm a 35 year old banjo player from plymouth, ma.(45 min. south of boston).bluegrass music dose'nt exactly flourish in this area although i do head north occasionally to catch a fiddlers contest in vermont.my family enjoys blugrass music and stock car racing(go mark martin #6),both of which are popular down south,die out in this area,and regain popularity again north of here. just my luck!i noticed on your tour dates the closest you are coming is new york.i mentioned the possibility of a trip to my wife but the voice of reason declared it being this close to christmas, and one of my sons having a birthday in december would not be a good idea.well maybe next time.keep up the good work, mike lima mike lima <dogbait69@hotmail.com> plymouyh, ma USA - Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 09:24:31 (EST) Have been a fan since I heard you on an old album w/ Norman Blake & David Holland. Saw you live at New Orlean Jazz Fest in the late 70's- early 80's (?) Just ordered some CDs from your daughter- she is very nice! Hope you come to the southern Ohio area and play for us sometime soon. Ever hear of the Furpiece Ranch. It would be a great venue for you. Peace Bryan R. Richardson <bryanr@cinci.rr.com> Loveland, OH USA - Wednesday, November 08, 2000 at 12:08:26 (EST) Hi Midge and Vassar. Just checking in to let you know you are forever in our thoughts. We trust all is well and know that the music just keeps getting better. From Gary, Susan & Micah Snow Gary, Susan & Micah Snow <snows@kootenay.com> Creston, BC Canada - Thursday, November 02, 2000 at 00:51:08 (EST) hey now Vassar - can't wait for the Music Hall show 11/18 what a great venue to hear such sweet music-if you need any unofficial local logistical help, just let me know, I know a few of the hidden secrets around these parts ;-} Peace and Love Mike Signer <cozmiksig@hotmail.com> Albany, NY USA - Wednesday, November 01, 2000 at 02:26:03 (EST) Hey Now! Vassar, I just wanted to share my Joy with you. You see, at the Harvest Fest, before the Sunday a.m. Gospel under the tent, I brought my Daughter, Rachel up to say "Hey Now" to ya. We listen to you alot, she's 3 and she just loves Vassar's sweet fiddle! Well, Rachel was just in Awe of you, as am I, and it was a magical experience for her when she reached out her hand to shake yours and you grabbed her and pulled her to you, giving her a kiss on the head. That was a feeling that can't be explained for me. Only to say that it was very special to us. I regret that I didnt have my camera with me, for that will be one of our greatest memories of all time. Thank you. Were hoping to see you again soon. Peace and Zambi! WOOD DOG <woody.kearce@turner.com> LIL BURN 1, GA USA - Friday, October 27, 2000 at 11:35:06 (EDT) Vassar, Looking forward to seeing you Nov 18th at Troy. Oh, and please don't ever die-It would crush your fans too much! Thanks Peter Gennaro <pdgennaro@pplweb.com> Allentown, PA USA - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 09:12:59 (EDT) Hey, I just saw you guys at MagnoliaFest . Keep on Jammin!!! Jeff <jefflj@gate.net> Spring Hill, FL USA - Monday, October 23, 2000 at 23:14:49 (EDT) i first heard of vassar from old and in the way, and since then i've tried to find all i could about vassar clements--luckily i found this website--i fortunately got to see him perform-though on television-i used to live in huntington, WV and every thursday night on kentucky public television, they had bluegrass night, and showed lived performances from the region--well, i had decided to tape that night, after having forgotten to watch the program for a couple of weeks, and lo and behold, here's vassar clements with this band, i can't remeber what they're called--there was a guy wailing on the flute, clarinet and sax, a guy on the keyboards who also played an accordian, a guy playing electric guitar who also wailed, and a guy playing stand up bass who was rocking it out, too--i have to say at first i was kind of skeptical because i figured, hey, this guy's getting older, and he can't be as good as he once was, but was i wrong--it seems that vassar has only gotten better with age--i took the tape up to morgantown with me on a visit to see some friends who play banjo and madolin, and we watched it together, and my friend dave, who is a genius on banjo, made the comment that it's like vassar is playing the fiddle like you would whistle, you know, like he can hit any note he wants whenever he wants, sliding on everything in between--he just plays it like he feels it through his whole body--i was amazed, really at the performance i only have this to add--i think vassar clements is one of the legends of this century because of his vast range of style, as well as his command of his instrument thanks a lot i hope people are listening to vassar for centuries to come p.s.-i think vassar's version of orange blossom special is the best around--he's throwing wagner in there from flight of the valkyries, absolutely amazing stephen jeffrey <stadow@hotmail.com> baltimore, MD USA - Sunday, October 22, 2000 at 12:46:36 (EDT) Lexington Kentucky would like to see and hear you soon! Joy Breeding <joyrae23@hotmail.com> Lexingtion , KY USA - Thursday, October 19, 2000 at 21:42:39 (EDT) Thanks alot Vassar, for bring'in me those new strings. It means alot to me that you brought them along to Harvest Fest. You sure did sound sweet. We'll see you at Mag.Fest in Live Oak. Chow,....Maxwell's Al Maxwell <None yet.......> Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 23:23:57 (EDT) Vassar, It was so good to see you at the John Hartford Tribute. Let's get together for lunch or dinner sometime. Your friend, Robert - 385-4085 Robert Frye <rob_frye@bellsouth.net> Nashville, TN USA - Thursday, October 12, 2000 at 17:39:03 (EDT) Vassar, Thanks for all the beautiful music this past weekend at Harvestfest 2000. I want you to know that it made my day (and my family's) to have the privilege of meeting you on Sunday morning as you were on your way to the "Coo Coo's Nest" stage for Gospel pickin'. I've listened to your music since I was a child, and to finally meet you in person, along with my children, is a special memory. Thanks so much for sharing your gifts with us and for the inspiration you give us all. The Pierson Family Jeff, Allison, Rachel and Jessica Jeff Pierson <jpierson@speakeasy.org> Sugar Hill, GA USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 16:59:25 (EDT) Hi Vassar; I hope this not finds you feeling fine and fiddling lots. I would sure like to see you in Texas some time in the not too distant future. I would surely be there to urge you on and support you activity, Your still the greatest.Keep on fiddling. I talked to one of our old buddies from Fla.( Joe Sellars) a few weeks ago. You were a topic of our conversation, and it was all good. Keep fiddling Don Don Thorpe <tejasopa@n-link.com> Killeen, Texas USA - Sunday, October 08, 2000 at 11:29:22 (EDT) Hey, Vassar!! I was just casting around on the Internet. I'm writing a research paper for a folklore class on folk music in the 60's and lo, and behold, on this page I scanned, is your handsome face. Looks like you are busy as usual. Hoping to see Gary Snow and Dave Griffith tommorrow at the Elks in Libby. They're playing with Andre. Sure hope we get to do another Swing Band thing sometime. We certainly had a good time that weekend. Hope this finds you well. Take care:):):) Alyce Alyce Anderson <a_alyce@hotmail.com> Libby, MT USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 23:42:54 (EDT) Your music is an incredible inspiration ! Thank you ! Dane Sorter <dpaksort@quik.com> Rangely, Co USA - Friday, October 06, 2000 at 00:20:48 (EDT) Vassar, Midge and George --so happy to be heading to Atlanta's Back Porch and Harvest Fest 2000and knowing we get to see you all...and enjoy a music feast at the same time! Safe travels! For the rest of you folks, if you can get there...be there...it's such a fine festival. Oct. 6,7,8-www.harvestfest2000.com festival! Aunt Amanda <bauknigh@innova.net> Pumpkintown, SC USA - Thursday, October 05, 2000 at 22:13:24 (EDT) It would be a great pleasure to hear you play out here in the wild west.phx,AZ so please e mail me when youre passing through Victor Altesleben <Ringo794@cs.com> mesa, AZ USA - Wednesday, October 04, 2000 at 18:01:10 (EDT) I love my t-shirt and your website. I hope to see you soon. Take care and we love you all up there. Joni Joni Clements <JCmag37@aol.com> Jax, FL USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 20:51:14 (EDT) i just had the oppertunity to meet you at the ramada inn this past weekend in nelsonville,ohio. just wandering when you will make your way around these parts again. once again it was a pleasure talking to you about music and hope maybe again we can continue our conversation. joe <jckunkel@hotmail.com> athens, oh USA - Tuesday, October 03, 2000 at 14:25:41 (EDT) Vassar, Just wanted to say I really enjoyed seeing you this weekend at the Fall Fest at Smoke Rise Ranch. I snapped some photos while you were on stage with ekoostik hookah and put them up on the above listed site. Thanks for a great show! -Kevin Kevin <lonerschwa420@yahoo.com> Akron, OH USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 11:08:57 (EDT) Vassar, Just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed your set at the Handijam concert. I had a great time listening to you and that fine band you had with you.Look forward to your next gig in the area! Peace. Bob. bob o'donnell <bobo2000@bellatlantic.net> springfield, nj USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 08:38:30 (EDT) Thanks for all the great music!Hope to see you perform again soon. Much health & happiness from one Clements to another. Ralph Clements <cclements@erols.com> USA - Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at 04:28:53 (EDT) hey, Vasser! I'm a big fan of yours. Did you know there's a big mural of Old & in the Way on the wall of a pub in Ballydehob, Ireland? I took a picture of it and can send it to you if you want it. By the way, great website (loved the pictures of Millie, yer fiddle, and Stephane), however, the spot to sign up for your email list won't fit my address. PLEASE put me on your emailing list,OK?Cheers.Bob. bob o'donnell <bobo2000@bellatlantic.net> springfield, nj USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 16:43:39 (EDT) just saw vassar at the southern theater... amazing! thank you!!! ann froschauer <annf@columbus.rr.com> columbus, oh USA - Sunday, September 17, 2000 at 18:42:57 (EDT) hi midge and vassar am trying to learn this thing. if i get through to you, mail me back. donnie clements <cs tugs @aol.com> jacksonville, fl USA - Friday, September 15, 2000 at 09:55:15 (EDT) Hello there.........I'm 15 and play the fiddle, and I watched your intructional fiddle vidio...I learned some of your licks.......there so neat! I play alot of Bluegrass old time and Country and really like Swing and Jazz fiddle. Thanks alot! Melody Church <melody@homehealthresource.net> Mountain View, MO USA - Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 18:23:15 (EDT) how do! Jim Strupe <RLAGOD@aol.com> harrisburg, pa USA - Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 19:33:18 (EDT) Vassar & Midge- Just a note to let you know that I have accepted a new position and will no longer be your contact for the November 18 performance in Troy, NY. The new contact person is Peter Clough: 518-273-0038 ext. 41. I still live in the area and look forward to enjoying your performance as a member of the audience. If you wish to contact me, my new phone number is 518-473-1064. See you in November. Best, Peter Lesser Peter Lesser <info@troymusichall.org> Troy, NY USA - Sunday, September 10, 2000 at 20:45:20 (EDT) Hey Vassar a very big hello with much love, luck and continued success from ME (Lansdowne & Winston Music) --and The Dillard's --(and our newest client's Scarlet Rivera (who would love to play with you someday !),and her husband the incredible keyboardist Tommy Eyre... I wish YOU all the best in life, you surely deserve it.! with very warmest regard's always, Lynne Lynne Robin Green <bizwhiz@primenet.com> burbank , CA USA - Friday, September 08, 2000 at 11:21:10 (EDT) Vassar, I saw you perform once in 1977 in Youngstown, OH and I was hooked. I hope you continue to tour and record. Hope to catch another performance soon. Joe Stratemeier USA - Thursday, September 07, 2000 at 18:59:27 (EDT) Hey to Vassar, Midge, and George!! Vassar, I just wanted to let you know that David Blackmon will be at HarvestFest in Fairburn Oct. 6-8. His comeback from paralysis the neck down has been a tremendous inspiration for me and many others, and I'm really excited for him to be a part of the whole this time around. See ya in a few weeks!! Thomas Helland <thelland@mindspring.com> Decatur, GA USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 22:51:21 (EDT) Thank you Vassar, for many years of wonderful music, and for the many lives, including my own, which you've enriched. See you at Harvest Fest 2000! Jeff Pierson <jpierson@speakeasy.org> Sugar Hill, GA USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 07:04:19 (EDT) Vassar---Thanks for the great show up at Bogus Basin; and for putting up with the cold weather. Your music is excellent. Andrew Bick <abick@micron.net> Triumph, Id USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 00:52:46 (EDT) Vassar--- Andrew Bick <abick@micron.net> Triumph, Id USA - Wednesday, September 06, 2000 at 00:50:34 (EDT) Dear Vassar, Our son Johnny Hiland recently played with you in Eugene, OR and just got home to Maine now for a short vacation. He so enjoyed playing Oregon with you and we have heard plenty about you, believe me! *S* We only wished we had known you were in Maine a short time before that, as we would have come down to hear you and meet you! Thank you, for giving Johnny the opportunity of a lifetime. He admires your talent so very much. If you are ever going to be in the Northeast again, please let us know! And many thanks again. sincerely, Grace Hiland Grace Hiland <hiland@nemaine.com> Princeton, ME USA - Monday, September 04, 2000 at 15:44:43 (EDT) Fiddler for the Smoky Mountain Jubilee in Pigeon Forge, TN. Studio fiddler. Played on albums with Merle Haggard, Tom T. Hall, Boxcar Willie, Margo Smith, Porter Wagoner, Bill Anderson, The Fox Brothers, Common Bond, Ricky Perkins, The Principles, and many more. Mark Lewis <Blessed@altavista.net> Pigeon Forge, TN USA - Sunday, September 03, 2000 at 01:01:50 (EDT) "IN LOVING MEMORY" MILLIE CLEMENTS 09/02/29 - 07/12/98 MOM: YOU ALWAYS SAID AGE IS JUST A NUMBER & YOURS WAS UNLISTED. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY" TODAY WITH CONSTANT THOUGHTS & INFINITE PRAYERS. ALWAYS, MY MOM & MY HERO!!! YOU & GOD CONTINUE TO WATCH OVER US. WITH MUCH LOVE, MIDGE & PAPA MIDGE CRANOR <vassar@vassarclements.com> HERMITAGE, TN USA - Saturday, September 02, 2000 at 14:39:16 (EDT) Vassar, We love you! See you at magnoia fest! Margeaux Mclain <marg@nettally.com> Tallahassee, FL USA - Friday, September 01, 2000 at 00:32:04 (EDT) Vassar, We love you! See you at magnoia fest! Margeaux Mclain <marg@nettally.com> Tallahassee, FL USA - Friday, September 01, 2000 at 00:32:02 (EDT) I am really starting to get into the blue grass scene and would greatly appreciate some one giving me Vassars e-mail address. Any one interested in a free blue grass concert should e-mail me, i am going to one this weekend and would like to meet some cool grass fans there. Give me a holler and I will see if you could make it to the nights. Its in INdiana so anyone close can give me a message. Aaron Schuh <theguythatjanelikes@hotmail.com> Columbus, IN USA - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 22:08:08 (EDT) I was Vassar's guitarist from the middle of 1977 'til early 1982. . .and those were the most enjoyable years of my music career. Vassar is truly the best in the business, and there's not a nicer guy on the planet. Jimmy O'Neill <jimmyon1@yahoo.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 13:38:23 (EDT) Vassar - thank you so much for the tickets to the concert in Eugene - great performances by one & all. UAL Flight/Inflight Crews #1295-25Aug DEN-EUG Gene Trychta <ETrychta@cs.com> Denver, CO USA - Monday, August 28, 2000 at 08:09:20 (EDT) dear vassar i so enjoyed listening to you in door county, wisc aug 13 and truly enjoyed our talk it was a night i'll remember always...you have a great spirit and it comes thru your music. lynn gudmundsen said that you said for me to contact you re: backup singing my cell phone is 808-264-3324 i'll be back in austin soon god bless teri garrison teri garrison <tyg4music> maui, hi USA - Sunday, August 27, 2000 at 20:51:34 (EDT) I have always enjoyed your music and as a bit of an Irish traditional fiddler myself I collect fiddle music from everywhere and i have a video of you in my collection.You are the best American fiddler I have heard along with Byron Berline who is also brilliant.Keep fiddlin`-your rhythm is special! Michael Costello. michael costello <michael.costello@talk21.com> Belfast, Ireland - Friday, August 25, 2000 at 14:57:05 (EDT) I discovered your Bluegrass Session album in 1979 when I was in collage. Saw you live at The Stone Balloon in Newark Delaware.(My date went home with the drummer that nite)Just rediscovered you with Bela Fleck on The Bluegrass Sessions album.Your music is a true american folklore.LOVE IT!! Bob vanVeen <bobvanveen@hotmail.com> warwick, ri USA - Wednesday, August 23, 2000 at 20:22:28 (EDT) Used to hear you often in Chicago at the Bulls along with Ron Crick, Kirby, Mr. Hoban and the gang. Is Kirby living in Switzerland? I've seen a couple of references to a J. Kirby Bivans playing music there. If so, please give him my regards. Always a pleasure hearing your music! Jeff Hobson <jhobson@marriott.vi> St. Thomas, USVI - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 08:29:30 (EDT) I was reminded of a Jerry Garcia inspired bluegrass band that played briefly in the early '70's. I got to talking with one of them "Dead Heads" and he didn't know anything about this. I KNEW I saw this band back then, "Old And In The Way" perform a couple of times in the Santa Cruz area. The search was on. What the heck was that fiddle player that the other musicians, including Garcia and David Grisman were gushing over and made such an impression on audiences of "hippies" back then? I tried all the normal internet search engines and sited, Rolling Stone, no dice, all the places like excite and yahoo. Nothing. Then, tonight I tries another search engine and POW, up comes this website. Thank you Vassar Clements for playing such memorable music those many years ago and exposing thousands of rock and rollers on the west coast to the creativity and spontaneity of bluegrass music. I will never forget. I hope you make it out to the west coast sometime soon. Sincerely, Tom Evans tom evans <tomevans@mediaone.net> santa cruz, ca USA - Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at 03:46:49 (EDT) Can't wait to see you back 'home' in Live Oak! Beth & Randy Judy are doing a pre-show for campers at Further Fest the month before Magnolia, wish you could do that one, too! Take care. Clay Roach <croach@surfsouth.com> Tifton, GA USA - Monday, August 21, 2000 at 10:59:03 (EDT) My family really enjoyed your show at Big Top Chautauqua in Bayfield, WI. I want to know the name of the song you sang, something like "Blues for Dixie" and where I might find a recording of it. Since last Saturday, I have checked out your recordings from the public library. Even the teenagers (who were skeptical) are loving it. Thanks again. The Abrahamsons Sue Abrahamson <abrahamson@g2a.net> Waupaca, WI USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 17:40:16 (EDT) Have never heard his music but hope to very soon John Vassar <jonnyv7892@aol.com> Decatur, Al USA - Saturday, August 19, 2000 at 14:43:59 (EDT) Hello to all: I wanted to tell you about hearing you play in Austin Texas, 11-23-72 with Leon Russell, Jerry Garcia, Doug Sham, Phil Lesh & Billy Kruentzman......it's a real hoot!! Let me knowif you don't have it. Am so glad to see the upcoming w/ J. McEuen & Hartford, Blake, Tut, Sammy. Whew. How are you likin' the SensoDyne strings? We'll see ya at Harvest Fest. and then Magnolia.....gotta go....Dallas is outside playin' the fiddle. Loven, Al & Vic Al & Victoria Maxwell <lakesidebm@aol.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, August 17, 2000 at 22:17:00 (EDT) One of my favorite concerts was in St. Louis in 1977 when Vassar Clemments, Jerry Jeff Walker, and The New Riders of the Purple Sage played Kiel Auditorium. I'm delighted to see the Vassar is still playing and in good health. Kim Carstens <mrvngrdns@aol.com> Bettendorf, Ia USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 20:34:18 (EDT) Your interview W/ Ellen Hayman brought back so many memories of your music. I have really lost touch! So glad you haven't. Enjoyed touring your website. Keep fiddlin' 4 us J Jean B Mnpls, MN USA - Sunday, August 13, 2000 at 14:33:16 (GMT) Vassar, thank you for being so nice and hospitable to me and my wife, Gina at the Ryman last Tuesday.I realize how busy you were and to take the time to say hello backstage to us was an honor for both of us. Thanks again to you and Midge. Rick Morton rick morton tulsa, ok USA - Saturday, August 12, 2000 at 13:46:56 (GMT) Been listening to ya since the seventies, love ya brother! You still make my hair stand up on the back of my neck when I hear ya! Keep on, keeping on, Kenny Collins Kenny Collins <Kmicrobus66@aol.com> Charlotte, NC USA - Sunday, August 06, 2000 at 08:30:41 (GMT) The show with Peter Rowan and Tony Rice at the Ryman was the finest I've seen. I wish there was a recording. George Fox <gfox@kih.net> Elkton, KY USA - Saturday, August 05, 2000 at 23:26:15 (GMT) Hi, Vassar ! Hoping all is well. I've been living and playing in Switzerland for 9 yrs now. Got a fiddler in the band originally from New York. He already had several of your records. By the way, is that video that we did in the theater in Nashville with us dressed up 40's style still available? I'd love to obtain a copy. We worked so hard on it. Drop me a line sometime. Kirby Bivans <bivans@freedurf.ch> Russin, Geneva, Switzerland - Wednesday, August 02, 2000 at 08:31:34 (GMT) Hi Vassar! We hope you're doing well. We miss seeing you. If you need a place to stay when you come to Ohio, you know you are always welcomed. We'll phone you soon. Take care. M.E. & Bill Carpenter <mecarpenter47@hotmail.com> Mount Vernon, Oh USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 22:19:02 (GMT) Your music is an inspiration. Thank you!!! Robert Harrison <saw1RL@aol.com> Topeka, KS USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 21:54:26 (GMT) Great to sign your guest book you give me much inspiration and a very happy last birthday Regards Pat Pat Mason <patmason@supanet.com> Milton Keynes, England - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 17:45:53 (GMT) Please let me know of any progress regarding singer Tricia Belskis. This is the girl I talked to you about in White Springs. Will see you in Live Oak in October. Curtis Weeks <JJmmit58@aol.com> Mulberry , Fl USA - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 15:54:45 (GMT) vassar, we would love to have you play our hard core honky tonk club in chicago, called Schubas! how do we go about booking you good sir? best doug and the schubas staff Doug Lefrak <schubadude@aol.com> Chicago, IL USA - Thursday, July 27, 2000 at 18:21:07 (GMT) Hello to Vassar, Midge, and George! Midge, it was great to talk to you yesterday, and I can't wait to see ya'll in Nashville on the 1st. Vassar, I wanted to let you know that David Blackmon is doing amazingly well! His recovery from paralysis from the neck down is nothing short of a miracle, and I watched him perform with his old bandmates in Blueground Undergrass. It truly moved me to watch what was unfolding on the stage at the Georgia Theater in Athens, GA. I just wanted you to know that, and I can't wait to see ya next week, not to mention, of course, down at HarvestFest all weekend long in Fairburn! Have a good'un, and I'll see ya soon! Thomas Helland <thelland@mindspring.com> Decatur, GA USA - Wednesday, July 26, 2000 at 23:33:31 (GMT) Coming to the Ryman on August 1 to see you. Can't wait!!! Robbin G. Everitt <mandolin_ma@yahoo.com> Austin, IN USA - Sunday, July 23, 2000 at 11:50:30 (GMT) hi vassar and midge! i really enjoyed the photos. see you at the post office! jane huffman(the little post office girl) <sunnysid@bellsouth.net> USA - Friday, July 21, 2000 at 22:05:16 (GMT) Dear Little Rascals,Tami and I just wanted to say that we miss "MOM" so much just like yo'all.We feel graced that we were givin the time to get to know her.Clem and Midge and George you know how special yo'all have been.Alfalfa you and your music has effected me so and your stature has been twice as effected.You truly are a great example of how a gentleman should be.Once again ,we miss you Millie,God Bless,Tami and Mike Powel Tami and Mike Powel <dawgybity@yahoo.com> St. Petersburg, Fl. USA - Thursday, July 20, 2000 at 18:39:34 (GMT) Hello Vassar Just thought I would say hello. I know you and Carroll are having a blast on your tour. Come on down to FL and rest and play a while Terry Terry Thomas <tlthomas@swisher.com> Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, July 17, 2000 at 15:52:10 (GMT) Hey everybody!!! It's just me. Midge, when are you guys coming back down to Athens? I haven't seen you in a while, and I really miss ya'll. Tell Vassar, and my Lil' Buddy George, that I said, "Hi!" Call me soon, and let me know when I can expect to see you again. Tell George to bring his guitar too... Oh, yeah, tell Vassar that we need to record "House of the Rising Sun". It just might be a "killer"... It's worth a try(?) That part he plays is so unusual and sweet for that song. Mixed with my "bluesy" voice, it just might be good chemistry... Love you all very much & forever, Britt & Janice Hendon Britt <bhstrat@bellsouth.net> Athens, Al USA - Friday, July 14, 2000 at 19:56:43 (GMT) Dear Vassar: Your music and your playing has meant a lot to me for a long time...I first heard your violin on the original Old and In The Way record. I never saw the band with Jerry playing banjo, but I did see the reunion at the Warfield Theater here in SF for David Grisman's Birthday Bash a few years ago. I tell you, I was a very happy man that night. Seeing you play, with such clarity and creativity, well, I had a little tear in my eye and shivers down my spine. I say this only because it's true...your performance was an inspiration that night. I ordered a couple of cd's today...George and I had a very pleasant conversation and he took my order. Please come play here in San Francisco; there is a vibrant and active acoustic music scene here nowadays, and I am sure your shows would be well-received. Anyway, thanks for the wonderful music that I have enjoyed for so many years. Best, Jon Toby Jon Toby <crosstoby@aol.com> San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, January 04, 1990 at 00:11:54 (GMT) We love and miss you Millie. I hope the music in heaven is as good as the music that you inspired here on earth. Laura and Christian <mbmf@mbus.com> Dunedin, FL USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 00:51:48 (GMT) I have tapes of old n in the way and I think that you were great then and you are excelent now. Monika Ankrom Pittsburgh, PA USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 23:40:06 (GMT) 09/02/29-07/12/98 "IN MEMORY" Two years ago today at the age of "68" we lost someone very precious & dear to us, a WIFE & MOM. It was to an unexpected illness of lung cancer. When MOM was diagnosed on March 5, 1998 the doctor gave her 3 to 6 months to live & that was with chemo treatments. She fought hard to live but GOD was ready to take her from us to a better place. PAPA, GEORGE & I were with MOM when she died on Sunday, July 12, 1998. A day that will always stand vivid in my mind. Those we love & cherish can NEVER really leave us, yet the sadness & void still remain. I feel MOM'S presence on a daily basis to guide me in helping PAPA. So MOM, even though there will be much sadness in my heart especially today thinking back of that dreadful Sunday, you already know & can be sure you've raised a grateful child who will "ALWAYS LOVE & RESPECT" you. I'll always have my priceless & treasured memories of you! You're my "MOM & my HERO" & I've adored you for 48 years of my life. With much love & devotion. MIDGE Midge Cranor <vassar@vassarclements.com> Hermitage, TN USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 19:00:00 (GMT) I veiwed the website for the first time tonight. Our granddaughter brought us her laptop to veiw this at our home.We are going to Big Mama Sunday 7-09-00. We will be thinking of you and Carol. Guess you know who we will be talking about.Ha ha!We will be sure and give Big Mama your love. Your always in our thoughts. By the way Shayne and kim said "Hi Uncle Vassar.We really enjoyed the website.Gerald enjoyed the pictures, it was fun going down memory lane. He even had to sing Kim your theme song from The Bluefeild Boys.Talk to ya soon. Norma & Gerald Clements Gerald & Norma Clements <Kymsdolfin@aol.com> New Smyrna Beach, FL USA - Friday, July 07, 2000 at 21:55:01 (GMT) Hi- I was just wondering if someone could tell me which songs that Gail Bliss sings vocals in. If you know could you please email me! Thank you so much! =) Jessica Attkisson <jeccalou@bellsouth.net> Hermitage, TN USA - Tuesday, July 04, 2000 at 21:58:55 (GMT) "oh you musta benna butiful baby, cause baby look at U now "... You look mavalous...Someone is missing from our guest room Clem.. luv The lone range and tonto Tony and Pam Rice <tony rice@Vnet.net> Reidsville, N.C USA - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 03:46:57 (GMT) Howdy Vassar & Midge: Hope all is well and boy do those Senso-Dine (sic) strings sure sound good. Thinkin' of ya, see ya soon. Al & Victoria Al Maxwell <nope> Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, June 30, 2000 at 00:04:29 (GMT) your musical talents are beyond words. I feel so fortunate to have seen you play!! can't wait to catch you again. nikki <nikki_riesenberger@hotmail.com> rochester, ny USA - Thursday, June 29, 2000 at 10:05:20 (GMT) Hey Vassr, rember me I played with you and Boyd Deering. I was a Django Nut at the time, since then I have gotten into David Grier. Does he ever play with you any more? Z. Matthews <catfarm@gwi.net> Brunswick, ME USA - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at 18:52:02 (GMT) A friend of Curt Weeks. He said to say hello. Jerry Mitchell <JJmmit58@aol.com> Mulberry, Fl USA - Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 16:14:08 (GMT) Vassar, guess all of that TLC from Midge was the ticket to that good report. I am sure glad. We had a bunch praying for you here. Hope all is well from here on out. Aloha Lynn Gudmundsen <violynn@gte.net> Kahului, HI USA - Saturday, June 24, 2000 at 08:44:16 (GMT) The tag you do on "Pig in a Pen" (Old And In The Way) is my all time favorite lick. Love your approach to bluegrass. Len Camp <lenward@atomic.net> USA - Friday, June 23, 2000 at 20:07:33 (GMT) I'll be going to Nashville to see the show August 1. Looking forward to hearing your music. Have you listened to any of the new acoustic music coming out of scandinavia such as Vasen or Hege Rimstad? Some very interesting groups have emerged in the last few years there. Cheers! Andrew Haynes <andrewmhaynes@hotmail.com> Petaluma, CA USA - Thursday, June 22, 2000 at 20:24:53 (GMT) Hi Vassar; I heard you got a good report. Sure hope your feeling better now days. Maybe I'll get to see you sometime soon. Don Thorpe <tejasopa@n-link.com> Killeen, Tx USA - Tuesday, June 20, 2000 at 21:30:13 (GMT) PAPA: WHERE DO I BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH YOU MEAN TO ME ON THIS "FATHER'S DAY"??? AS LONG AS I CONTINUE TO LIVE I WOULD STILL NEVER HAVE ENOUGH CHANCES OR EVEN WORDS TO LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S IN MY HEART. I DO KNOW THAT THROUGH MY YEARS OF GROWING UP I CAN CERTAINLY REITERATE THE FACT THAT THE SPECIAL QUALITIES YOU HAD THEN HAVE CONTINUED TO STAY WITH YOU THROUGHOUT THE YEARS & THAT IN ITSELF IS A "SPECIAL GIFT"...I'VE BEEN BLESSED WITH "MOM & YOU" FOR PARENTS & FOR THAT I'M EVER SO THANKFUL & I DON'T FORGET FOR ONE DAY ALL MY PRECIOUS & TREASURED MEMORIES. WITH YOU BEING MY ONLY PARENT LEFT I WILL CONTINUE TO THANK GOD & CHERISH EACH DAY TO A PERSON THAT'S THE MOST GENUINE, KIND, CARING, COMPASSIONATE & SOMETIMES FUNNY PERSON I KNOW "MY PAPA"....I LOVE & RESPECT YOU AS ALWAYS. WITH MUCH LOVE & DEVOTION, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! MIDGE MIDGE CRANOR <vassar@vassarclements.com> HERMITAGE, TN USA - Sunday, June 18, 2000 at 10:44:30 (GMT) Vassar; I hope you recieved and enjoyed the photo made in the schutzenkeller, Goeppingen,Ger. Oct 1953. Don Thorpe <tejasopa@n-link.com> Killeen, Tx USA - Sunday, June 18, 2000 at 09:49:19 (GMT) Finally logged on. This is beautiful & I love the Welcome Page photo & art. Hope to see you soon - Rise Rise Gustafson <rise_gustafson@mannington.com> Nashville, TN USA - Friday, June 16, 2000 at 13:03:32 (GMT) Vassar, remember our Alaska tours? The winter one was best.. Riding in the van from Fairbanks to Valdez??? We actually wrote a great fiddle song on our mandolins. We picked through two whiteouts all the while Greg kept driving! I remember you hated that 40 below weather but what a trooper you were. Never complaining, always a perfect gentlemen to everyone you met. Do you still hate Cheese? How about a milk shake? Sure wish we could have gotten Millie to Maui... I loved the way she said How-why-ya... It is time to get Jake and Misty together again, this summer perhaps? I'll be looking forward to seeing you in Door County, Wisconsin. I see John will be along... Your friend, Lynn Lynn Gudmundsen <violynn@gte.net> HI USA - Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 11:13:16 (GMT) Hi Stickbuddy, I just found your site, thanks to Don Thorpe. It was good to see some of our old photos in the Gallery. I remember when Millie ask me for some of them. I was sorry to hear of your loss as I know she meant so much to you and all your family.I hope you are doing well and it looks like you are keeping busy. Talk to you soon. Your old army buddy; Richard - Virginia hayseed Richard L. Thompson <rajthom@earthlink.net> gainesville, va USA - Friday, June 09, 2000 at 13:04:06 (GMT) his music speaks for itself Mike Signer <cozmiksig@hotmail.com> Albany, NY USA - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 00:11:55 (GMT) Vassar, Thanks so much to you and Carroll for taking time out of your busy schedule to play with us at the Florida Folk Festival this year. It was a pleasure and an honor. We look forward to the reunion next year! If there's ever anything we can do for you, please let Gerald know. Thanks again. Doug Armstrong / New River String Band Doug Armstrong <dougarm@aol.com> Ormond Beach, FL USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 23:28:32 (GMT) Wish you would tour up here in Wisconsin soon! Tim(SUNDOG)Corcoran <timsundog@yahoo.com/> Madison, WI USA - Wednesday, June 07, 2000 at 19:41:56 (GMT) I missed you again at the Florida Folk Festival this past weekend. I hear that you were there, and I was too, but our paths did not cross. I did see Gerald in the Jam tent but it was quite crowded so I didn't get the chance to chat with him. I saw in your guestbook that you are turning out to be the age of a well versed old man. You should be honored. God's abundance to you. cul de Bro Billy Bob Bill Hendry <firstfiddler@freewwweb.com> Jacksonville, Fl USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 05:06:02 (GMT) very respectable fiddle style tony belskis <bbelskis@aol.com> lakeland, fl. USA - Saturday, June 03, 2000 at 01:16:35 (GMT) Dear Mr. Clements; About 10 years ago, my neighbor, Don Zueff, an extraordinary fiddle-player, suddenly recognized your fiddle-playing on the stereo as we were sitting aroung having coffee. He said you were always one of his idols! I wondered wOW! what a fiddler that Vassar Clements must be , and I am pleased to discover you are coming to the Winnipeg Folk Festival this July. I sure hope I get to hear you play. (May be Don will be there, too!) All the best! Harriet Harriet Yarmill <rooster1@mb.sympatico.ca> Steinbach, Mb Canada - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 22:03:26 (GMT) I met you for a few minutes before a show at " The Tractor Tavern " in Ballard WA the year before last. Your music has given me much joy. It is my birthday today, and I have just listened to your tribute to the Greatful Dead. It was a gift. Thank you very much. Peter A. Leavenworth <peterleavenworth@hotmail.com> USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 14:38:38 (GMT) thanks for all the great music Vassar........... dave gooding <mandodave@jps.net> elmira, ca USA - Wednesday, May 31, 2000 at 00:25:20 (GMT) Hey Vassar, The winnipeg folk fest is going to rock this year. Hope you have a good time because I know I will. David Bart <dbart77@hotmail.com> Carman, MB Canada - Monday, May 29, 2000 at 23:02:39 (GMT) Hello Vassar, Just got my hands on the new Stir Fried disk. What a gem, your work on it is wonderful, thanks again for making this a better place friend. Hoping to see you again sometime maybe Colorado in June. We know it would be worth every mile. Till then, all the best God Bless, Peace...Kate and Taby Kate & John <beau@ptdprolog.net> Shamokin, pa USA - Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 13:58:17 (GMT) Vassar - Wendy and I are hosting a pig roast on June 10th at our home for many local musicians and Stir Fried as special guests. We have a wonderfully laid out spacious home which comfortably accommodates many friends. We will have many musical accomodations so anyone wanting to play can, or if not, can certainly enjoy a nice party. We would certainly like you to join us as we know you will be playing later that night at Quixote's. We will make special arangements to get you to and from the house if you would like to join us. It is our second annual and covers many June birthdays. As always, it promises to be a great time. We very much hope you can attend. Feel free to contact me at anytime. MT Mike Thomas <missujerry@aol.com> Aurora, CO USA - Tuesday, May 23, 2000 at 19:13:47 (GMT) Missed you at Rafters in Boone last year, but I look forward to seeing you at smilefest in South Mountain, N C (as does my good friend chris). I love your work- you're my favorite fiddler! You tear it up, man! Thanks for the musical inspiration. Myra USA - Thursday, May 18, 2000 at 20:07:22 (GMT) Hi Vassar, Nice Web Site, just wanted to see what you were up to nowadays. I had no idea of the range of musicians you have collaborated with. I met you back around 1975 or so at the Great Southeast Music Hall in Atlanta. My dad took me to the show, and introduced me to you. Take care, JB Jon Buck <jbbuck@hotmail.com> Haleiwa, HI USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 05:35:53 (GMT) Hello old friend. You have been greatly missed. At the same time, I think that you have missed us too. At least I hope so. Things are well. Times they are a'changin'!!! I have to tell you how proud I am of Gene. Trust this you are proud too!!! With all my heart I wish for the two of you to be together again. I couldn't begin to tell you how much it would do for Gene's heart and soul. He (We) love you dearly. I know you remember our girls, Nikki and Sarah. You never had the chance to be around Sarah, but you did Nikki. You would be so proud!!! It seems we have a prodigy on our hands!! This child makes her daddy's chin drop to the floor. I think you would have a hard time keeping yours off the ground!!! Like you she is self taught and plays by ear. Let me tell you what an ear she has!!!! She's playing electric guitar and acoustic. And she sings like the ANGELS!!! Millie would love it. This coming Sunday she has her first paying gig. She's going to be playing with her daddy. I can't wait!!!!!! I need to go for now. I hope this message finds you. By the way, you need to have some pictures of Misty in the Photo Gallery. Please get in touch. With All My Love, Cindy Watson Gene & Cindy Watson and Family Tyaskin, Md. USA - Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at 00:33:35 (GMT) Hello Vassar! Great to hear all's well. I look forward to working with you one day! Mark Peterson mark peterson <meppco@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, May 12, 2000 at 10:06:38 (GMT) Sure do wish we could have set down and shared a few stories... kinda' catch up. Good that you took the time to rest up. But as soon as your on the mend, I'll give a call and make some time to visit. Your web site is wonderful, Vassar (and I'm sure Midge, you deserve much credit for how good it looks). So thanks to you both for a sweet and gentle walk down memory lane. There sure were many good times... and many more to come. Love ya' sweet man, Cherie Cherie Porter <cporter@pacbell.net> Woodland, CA USA - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 21:26:34 (GMT) see you at the ryman with tony rick morton broken arrow, ok USA - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 19:52:07 (GMT) see you at the ryman with tony rick morton broken arrow, ok USA - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 19:52:07 (GMT) see you at the ryman with tony rick morton broken arrow, ok USA - Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 19:52:06 (GMT) I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Winnipeg Folk Fest in July. I'll be working as crew on Stage two. SCOTT SAUDER <scott@ag.ca> Winnipeg, MB Canada - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 13:09:42 (GMT) As a teenager I vowed that whatever I pursued in life i would attempt to go about it with the soul and passion evident in Vassar's fiddling. This high standard continues to challenged me to this day.I can honestly say that Vassar has been a major source of inspiration to me for more that 25 years now and I thank him for it. Barry Cook <barry_cook@fa.disney.com> Kissimmee, fl USA - Wednesday, May 10, 2000 at 11:04:47 (GMT) Hi Vassar, Midge & George! Auburn still hasn't recovered from your incredible show last weekend, everyone's still talking about it! As usual, I had an absolute blast with you. Got some great pictures, I'll have to send you some! Thanks a bunch once again, and I look forward to seeing you next time in Auburn and Smilefest. your pal, Wildman Steve Wildman Steve <wildmansteve@mindspring.com> Auburn, AL USA - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 18:55:21 (GMT) Dear Vassar, It's been many years since the first time I met you at your home in Tn. I am the Sister-n- Law of Gene Watson. Yes that means Cindy is my sister! I just wanted to say hello. Cindy says Hey. Tina Maxey <tlmaxe@yahoo.com> Bradenton, Fl USA - Monday, May 08, 2000 at 13:25:33 (GMT) Hi Vassar, I'm sitting here at home visiting with Gary Hamlin, just shootin the breeze... He showed me your web site and I'm gonna come see you when your in Boise This fall. Hope your doing well and remember, your supposed to have fun when you play. Your friend in the great northwest. John Spain!!!!! John Spain <Spain@hscis> Walla Walla, WA USA - Friday, May 05, 2000 at 01:05:53 (GMT) Happy Birthday!!! I left a Happy Birthday message for you on the 25th but I don't see it. Ooops! I hope you had a good one. I really enjoyed playing with you the other night, singing House of the Rising Sun You, you and I ought to cut that one and see what happens. If you'll produce it, I'll sure get it a rendition, no one will forget... What ya' say? Tell Midge and George I said hi and tell Midge I gained 10 pounds off Teresa's cake. Dad-bine-it!!! it was good....LOL I love all ya'll and be carefull. Britt <bhstrat@bellsouth.net> Athens, Al USA - Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 23:56:05 (GMT) Hello . Heard Morning Dew last Sat. 99.5. It truely brightened the sky. How can I access those tracks? any kind lead in the right direction would be "grate"fully appreciated. Drop a line when you get the time, and Thank You again for the music and love you and your family share. Blessed Be.. Amybird amy <amybird10@aol> Jackson, NJ USA - Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 21:05:48 (GMT) Seen you several times, you're the best. I'm looking for a CD that I used to have an album of w/ you and Richard Betts. I think it was "Highway Call"??? I can't find it anywhere. Any ideas or comments are appreciated. cw <baldhead11@aol.com> atlanta, ga USA - Thursday, May 04, 2000 at 09:02:08 (GMT) I'm trying to get in touch with Midge about Smilefest...the festival Vassar is playing in June in NC. Wanted to talk about a few specific things and hope you can email me back or call me @(336)644-0721. I seem to have lost your direct email address. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks Bob Robertson <smilefest@yahoo.com> NC USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 18:31:36 (GMT) Hello Vassar, I am 19 yrs old and have recently fallen in love with bluegrass. Your playing is some of the most beautiful music I've heard. I would LOVE to see you live! Do you ever play in Chicago? And if so when? Please let me know, and thank you for your inspiration! Colin <bongolocks@hotmail.com> chicago, Il USA - Wednesday, May 03, 2000 at 01:40:36 (GMT) Between WW II and the Korean war, I was your driver from place to place as you entertained the troops. Do you remember me? Venard "Junior" Gross <dgross@kiva.net> New Paris , OH USA - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 13:27:22 (GMT) I met Vassar when he played with his group many years ago, at the Woodbury Ski and Raquet club. I was a young teen and very excited, enough so that I am sure that I annoyed him greatly with my ravings. At the time, I honestly felt that he was worthy of much greater venues, and he inspired me to play my own music with a new eye. It is a good thing that great talents do indeed perform in modest settings. Since that time I have loved jazz, particularly jazz fusion, as though it was part of my own breath. I put together my own banjo at eight, but, wow, did I really experiment with sound, after meeting this true artist. Thank you, Vassar Mark A Hayward <markhayward@earthlink.net> Tucson, AZ USA - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 01:48:58 (GMT) vasser hsppy birthday. i was st mexicali blues on your b-day. it was a very enjoyable show. i hope to catch up with you at the hexfest. its a nice time to relax for a weekend. see you around the way... thank you, for a real good time!!! dave olley david olley <olley0420@aol.com> gilbertsville, pa USA - Friday, April 28, 2000 at 02:36:20 (GMT) Happy belated BDay Vassar! thank you for the music you share with this world! Im looking forward to seeing/hearing you play again tomorrow night in Atlanta! God Bless! peace :) Brenda <awl2much@mindspring.com> Jax, FL USA - Thursday, April 27, 2000 at 21:26:13 (GMT) By the way>>>> happy Birthday!!!!!!!!! you are in good company.. My mother turned 77 today!!! may God Bless You!!!! John Brigham <knotjohn@aol.com> Northboro, MA USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 23:03:05 (GMT) Vassar, Just wanted to let you know I admire your talent!!!!I'm a good freind of Buddy's and have only had the pleasure of meeting you once at the last show you did at the Vienna Coffee house in Westboro MA a few years ago. My brother introduced me to your music many years ago with your album "Barnyard Bogie" witch is my favorite yet!!!!! I play with a band called Slipknot that has done alot with Buddy and would find it a real high point in my life to be able to play with you!!!! I don't know if you can make it out here in the near future but it would be my pleasure to make something happen with you. Please check out our web site and show dates to see if anything lines up!!!!your fiddle playing is and always will be "state of the art" and should be respected by all!! The web site is knotbuzz.com and we would be excited to hear from you... take care and we hope to see you ...thanks, john John Brigham <knotjohn@aol.com> Northboro, Ma USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 22:54:19 (GMT) DEAR VASSAR, I NEVER GOT A CHANCE TO SAY GOODBYE AFTER THE BIRTHDAY SHOW IN BROOKLYN.AS USUAL , YOU WERE TREMENDOUS!IT WAS A PLEASURE TO MEET YOUR DAUGHTER AND SON IN LAW.IT IS A TRUE TESTAMENT TO YOUR GREATNESS TO HAVE LIVED ON THE ROAD SO LONG AND STILL BE ABLE TO RAISE A CHILD AS LOVELY AND LOVING AS MIDGE. GOD BLESS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU OVER THE SUMMER.ROB(THE ELECTRIX) ROBBIE DE PAOLO <RIOMAIR@NAC.NET> NY, NY USA - Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at 12:55:46 (GMT) Happy Birthday Vassar!! What a wonderful person you are. Had a blast in Teaneck,thank you for signing," Will the circle be unbroken"&" Vasser" album...You are a very generouse man...one masterful fiddler! A river runs through you and we swam in it, thanks again...all our love..Kate&John, God Bless. John&Kate <beau@ptdprolog.net> Shamokin, pa USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 21:51:15 (GMT) Happy Birthday Vassar!!! Had a blast with you last weekend in Brooklyn and Teaneck, look forward to more jammin in Auburn this Saturday!! May you have many many more happy birthdays!!! your pal, Wildman Steve Wildman Steve <wildmansteve@mindspring.com> Auburn, AL USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 21:33:25 (GMT) Ah, Papa, a great big Happy Birthday to you! Will you eat your way through 4 states again this year? I'll have to give you your present when we do the fiddle workshop next month. Great big hug, Sheri Sheri Margrave <shermar@ibm.net> Orlando, FL USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 20:27:55 (GMT) Hello Vassar I'd just like to say that you are one of my heroes. I'm 19 years old and have been playing fiddle for about a year and a half. Jerry McGlocklin(Athens,Ala) said that he'd call me next time you came to visit so that I could meet you. Jerry says that your as fine a person as you are a fiddler. Thanks for making the great music that I love to hear. Great website too! Wanna trade fiddles?(ha ha ha) Jon Sheldon <sawfiddle@yahoo.com> Owenscrossroads, Al USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 16:23:00 (GMT) Happy Birthday, Vassar, you are truly one of the nicest people on this planet!! Kerney and I really miss seeing you wish you much happiness and the best of health. Hope to get you to Albuquerque before too much more time goes by. Much love from us both. Linda Bolton <nlightsmgt@aol.com> Albuquerque, NM USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 15:49:46 (GMT) It is hard to put in words how much your friendship, kindness, and encouragement means to us. You are such a fine, kindhearted christian person. You have inspired me to play harder on the fiddle and have brought warmth and love into the hearts of me, Denise, and your little fiddle buddy Kayla. Eventho I am her grandpa, she still thinks you are the best fiddle player in the world. I hope you have a wonderful birthday and I know you will, because you have a wonderful daughter and son-in-law, and thousands of friends to make it happen. We hope to see you soon and we send our love. Kayla sends a big hug to her favorite Fiddle Buddy. Paul, Denise & Kayla <inspf@bartlettpolice.org> Bartlett, TN USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 11:05:59 (GMT) PAPA: EACH YEAR ON APRIL 25TH I TRY & FIND THE CARD THAT EXPRESSES "ALL" THE THINGS THAT COME TO MIND ON YOUR BIRTHDAY. THE CARDS I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND ARE INADEQUATE IN LETTING YOU KNOW HOW MUCH LOVE THERE IS IN EVERY THOUGHT OF YOU. PAPA, SINCE MOM'S DEATH & MY HELPING YOU CAME ABOUT, IS STILL SUCH A VERY SMALL TOKEN OF MY APPRECIATION, THANKS & PRIDE I HAVE FOR YOU. AND YES, MY OVER-PROTECTIVENESS WILL CONTINUE EVEN THOUGH YOU ARE ANOTHER YEAR OLDER...WHEN A PAPA IS THE WONDERFUL & CHERISHED PERSON YOU ARE, THEN THERE ISN'T MUCH LEFT TO BE SAID OTHER THAN, "I LOVE YOU" & HAVE A HAPPY "72ND" BIRTHDAY TODAY!!! JUST REMEMBER WHAT MOM ALWAYS SAID: "AGE IS JUST A NUMBER & HERS WAS UNLISTED", UNFORTUNATELY YOUR AGE ISN'T...ALWAYS REMEMBER, GOD HAS BLESSED YOU IN MANY WAYS!!! WITH MUCH LOVE & DEVOTION...MIDGE MIDGE CRANOR <VASSAR@VASSARCLEMENTS.COM> HERMITAGE, TN USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 09:25:54 (GMT) Happy 72nd Birthday Vassar, (a.k.a. Paw Paw). With your blond hair no one would ever guess your age. In the years ahead, I wish for you "Good" Health, Happiness and Prosperity. You are the "King of the Fiddle" in addition to being one of the kindest individuals I have ever known, and the best Father-In-Law a person could want. Thanks for allowing me to tag along and be your roadie, I hope I am being of help. Best wishes for this Birthday and many more to come. With Love and Respect, George George Cranor <guitarplayer@bellsouth.net> Goodlettsville, TN USA - Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at 08:22:16 (GMT) Happy 72nd Birthday Vassar! I know you will enjoy your Birthday seeing all of your pals in Alabama...knowing this I can truly say that your left hand doesn't show your age...you still play like your a teenager man...keep the conviction! Your fiddlin' friend, Gary Gary Hamlin <Gary@GaryHamlin.Com> Goodlettsville, Tn USA - Monday, April 24, 2000 at 10:30:05 (GMT) DEAR VASSER,MIDGE AND GEORGW; HOPE YOU ALL HAD A GREAT EASTER, I CALL YOU THIS WEEK OR SEE YOU MAY BE TUESDAY NIGHT.....GOD BLESS HOWARD howarD <HDCTRY1@GATEWAY.NET> SPRINGFIELD, TN USA - Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 23:52:18 (GMT) Happy birthday and thank you for all the beautiful and inspiring music throughout the years. Vassar I don't remember if I first heard you with Old and In the Way, Dicky Betts, or On one of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band projects. That is irrelevant your music, whatever the context, always sets the standard that I aspire to. Grace and peace to you. Mark Milhouse <riverdog6@juno.com> Springfield, IL USA - Sunday, April 23, 2000 at 22:58:33 (GMT) To follow Vassar is to follow music in its purest form. A man dedicated to his music is rare. His love for Millie is forever. Lonesome Fiddle Blues is and will remain an anthem for me. Thank you Vassr for the pleasure you have given me over the years. You are an inspiration to me. Patti Absher Atlanta, GA USA - Saturday, April 22, 2000 at 11:38:40 (GMT) ok, i know i spelled your name with 2 m's. The keyboard stuck!! Sorry. Abbey USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 14:30:31 (GMT) Happy Birthday Mr. Clemments. It wasn't until about a year ago that I was turned onto your musical energy, and it has changed my life forever! Your talent is pure and beautiful. Thank you for playing the notes of life...they have great meaning! Abbey <pajasa@prodigy.net> Baltimroe, MD USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 14:29:10 (GMT) Happy Happy Birthday, Vassar!!!! I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating. I have never posted here before, but I am a huge fan....Thanks so much for reminding us all that bluegrass and hillbilly jazz is still present in full force...you are an inspiration to music lovers EVERYWHERE...keep on playin' and we'll keep on dancin'! :-) Crystal Viars <cviars@kimbanet.com> Martinsville, VA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 12:43:32 (GMT) Hey Now! Happy Birthday, Vassar. Im really glad that I got to tell you that! You are an amazing person! The magic that you and Millie produce is pure sweetness. Thank you for all of the good times Ive had seeing you perform. Peace and Zambi. WOOD DOG <Woody.Kearce@turner.com> LIL BURN 1, GA USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 12:06:49 (GMT) All best wishes that your birthday will be happy, that you will have many more, and that love follows you everywhere you go (and be assured --we'll try to make sure we hold up our end of that bargain whenever you're near, cause we do love you and we love your music!)! Hope to see you in Atlanta. Happy Birthday! Aunt Amanda ...Bauknight <bauknigh@innova.net> Pumpkintown, SC USA - Friday, April 21, 2000 at 11:02:28 (GMT) Oh my Vassar... I first saw you in Magfest 98 and Ive been hooked ever since... You always blow my mind and bring me to my knees.... wow that fiddle.. how do you do it... thank you thank you thank you... Your show with Blueground was out of this world!!!!! I was very thankful for the hugs after the show... Youll always find me front and center... Ive been termed rail rat... for my need to be right there infront... but Its all good!!! cant wait to see you next friday.. yes im traveling up again... you make me.. but I dont mind.. mind at all... before I go... let me Wish you a wonderful Happy Birthday.. Feliz Cumpleanos.. espero el mejor para ti!!!! I hope the best for you... another adoring Fan!!! besos Martha Martha(yes the h is silent) <mu5roam@mindspring.com> Jacksonville, fl USA - Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 22:19:28 (GMT) Enjoy your music Vassar - I am a 70 yr old, born and raised in the mountains of SW Virginia and can recall listening to all the old Grand Old Opry shows on the battery radio years ago. My favorite was Uncle Dave Macon. Glad to have seen the filming of your performance at Somerset, Ky. Ralph Griffith <rgriffith@cinci.rr.com> West Chester, OH USA - Thursday, April 20, 2000 at 22:18:55 (GMT) I'll never forget the first time I heard you do Orange Blossom Special and you threw in that riff from the old Dragnet theme song. Love your playing. I especially like the Old and In the Way album. Donald E. Johnson <djohnson@ci.oak-ridge.tn.us> Oak Ridge, TN USA - Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at 03:53:25 (GMT) Also, Midge and George, THANKYOU for your help in making April 7 possible. It was a great time had by all, and we'll see ya'll HarvestFest weekend but hopefully a few times before. Thomas <thelland@mindspring.com> Decatur, Ga USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 12:43:11 (GMT) Hey Vassar, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed and appreciated your participation in the show at the Roxy on April 7. Some magic happened that night that can only move forward and become even better magic. Have a great birthday this weekend, we'll be thinkin' of you. ;-) Thomas Helland <thelland@mindspring.com> Decatur, GA USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 12:38:39 (GMT) Nice to see your web page, Vasser (& Millie) I found some info last weekend while rummagging in an Antique store. There was a picture of a violin very simular to yours. The violin makers name was Di Salo. You might want to investigate the name. He was mentioned along with the greats. Thought about you, and remembered your help on "La Petite Juenne Filles" that you recorded for me in Minneapolis. Best Wishes, Gil LeDuc Gil LeDuc <willisgillis58@hotmail.com> Columbus, OH USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 12:20:31 (GMT) Hello Vassar- this is Edward Hunter, fiddler for Blueground Undergrass. I just want to thank you for letting us play with you at the Roxy in Atlanta on April 7. That show will always be the highlight of our career because of your incredible musicianship and generous nature. I know I didn't have any business being onstage with you, but you made me feel welcome and I'll always be grateful to you. Thank you also for the great workshop with Tara Nevins at Suwannee Springfest back in late March. Your playing and talking was thrilling to the crowd, and I'm so glad I was there. Thanks to Midge and George for helping to make the Roxy show great. We look forward to seeing you all soon... Edward Hunter <eddiereid@mindspring.com> Athens, GA USA - Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at 09:53:23 (GMT) I have been a big fan of Mr. Clements ever since a friend of mine played the "Circle" album for me many years ago. I wish Vassar continued success and good health and hope to see him whenever he comes to a venue remotely close to St. Louis! Larry Denny <ldenny@benham.com> St. Louis, MO USA - Monday, April 17, 2000 at 13:05:50 (GMT) I tried to catch your show at David Lipscomb, but I couldn't make it. I will try to come to your show August 1 at the Ryman. Looking forward to seeing you and I hope you are doing o-kay. June Harrelson Keckler <waxitmuch@aol.com> Old Hickory, Tn USA - Friday, April 14, 2000 at 23:29:42 (GMT) Hay Vassar! My dad and friends saw you at springfest at live oaks not to long ago. He talked with you for a little while his name is jack jenkins. We both enjoy your music and good luck with you career! Hope to see you at Magnolia Festival. :) Jack Jenkins <www.karatekid1819@aol.com> Winter Springs , FL USA - Friday, April 14, 2000 at 20:45:06 (GMT) first-time I seen Vassar was at stompin 76 his fiddle went right through me gave me the chills, never forget that show Virginia, happy birthday Vassar BOB <gratefulbo@aol.com> ny USA - Friday, April 14, 2000 at 07:13:05 (GMT) Hey, this music sounds good. I'll have to check it out. Hey, Vassar, good choice on the bass player collaboration. Mike is the slickest mother in the land. Peace Nikolas <shafty421@hotmail.com> Corinth, NY USA - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 16:18:18 (GMT) Vassar where is MY picture? Midge see if you can do something about this. Warren Glass <mscc@hiwaay.net> Athens, AL USA - Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at 10:11:15 (GMT) Hey Vassar, I was wondering if you had gotten hold of the tape from the jam session in Nashville on Saturday April first. The guy who was playing drums said he would mail me the tape and I would love to hear it. Anyway, thanks again for letting me pick a little with ya! Your friend, Dave. Dave Leventhal <renobanjo@yahoo.com> Boone, NC USA - Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 18:14:45 (GMT) it's hard to put into words what friday night at the roxy meant to me(the phrase "spiritually orgasmic" leaps to mind,though!!)it was a pleasure to cook for you as well....can't wait to hear the tracks you laid down for col.bruce on thursday!!!we gotta do this again real soon.... mark merritt(A.K.A."poultry in motion") <tanaboo@hotmail.com> fitzgerald, ga USA - Tuesday, April 11, 2000 at 10:00:50 (GMT) Thank you, Vassar, for a magical musical evening last Friday at the Roxy with Blueground Undergrass! Firmly fixed in my memory ...White Dove, you and Col. Bruce again on stage, and twin fiddlin' Orange Blossom with Edward Hunter --A--MAZING! Thank you, Thank You! We love you! Aunt Amanda... Bauknight <bauknigh@innova.net> Easley, SC USA - Monday, April 10, 2000 at 23:45:07 (GMT) Listening a long long time nice to say hello and thank you! Hope to see you at Mexicali Blues gig on the 29th, Happy Birthday friend! Many many more, again thank you and may God bless you, Taby John Taby <beau@ptdprolog.net> Shamokin, pa USA - Sunday, April 09, 2000 at 10:46:29 (GMT) Hi Vassar, Midge & George! Thank you all again for your kindness, friendship and music. It was a wonderful time at the Roxy and I look forward to seeing you all again at the Birthday Bash!! your pal, Wildman Steve Wildman Steve <wildmansteve@mindspring.com> Auburn, AL USA - Saturday, April 08, 2000 at 11:18:31 (GMT) Hi Vassar, I just wanted to stop by and say how much I appreciate your good music. Thank you for that. Keep on the good work! Jens Koch, Sweden Jens Koch <jens.koch@swipnet.se> Munkedal, SWEDEN - Friday, April 07, 2000 at 15:09:18 (GMT) We can't wait to see you & your friends at your Birthday Party!!! Shelley & Bob <safphire@erols.com> Rockville Centre, NY USA - Thursday, April 06, 2000 at 14:38:41 (GMT) Hi Vassar, I listened to you with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band album in Deland back in 1975. I'm listening to you again in 2000. I love your music! I started playing fiddle two years ago at 43, but I can't say it's anything I'd want to play in front of people. I'd better go practice. Thanks for all the great music! John John F. Bowen <jfbowen@mindspring.com> Seattle, WA USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 23:54:17 (GMT) I enjoyed your website. Hopefully,i will see you at Ripple soon. valerie muth USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 20:20:27 (GMT) Hey Vassar! It was great to listen to you again at the Station Inn April 2 playing for the 'Josh Graves' benefit...to see you and Kenny Baker together and Tom T. Hall...it was the high light of the show to me! It is good to see ya helping a brother (fellow musician) when he is down and all... and it goes to show everybody the fellowship of one so great. Thank you for the good music always! Your friend, Gary Hamlin Gary Hamlin <Gary@GaryHamlin.Com> Goodlettsville, Tn USA - Wednesday, April 05, 2000 at 07:31:22 (GMT) Howdy again, just remembered that T-Dawg has invited me to come to Atlanta for this weekend's extravaganza, so I may pop in there too...! Thanks again...see you soon! your pal, "Wildman Steve" the Washboard guy! "Wildman Steve" Bronson <wildmansteve@mindspring.com> Auburn, AL USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 22:18:20 (GMT) Hi Vassar, Midge & George! What a wonderful wonderful time at Suwannee, thank you again for allowing me to grace your stage, particularly at the dance tent! I just spent a couple of days with Stir Fried and Johnny invited me to come play with y'all at the big Birthday bash in Brooklyn. Well, heck, that's an offer I just can't pass up!!! Already have my plane tickets so I'll be joining you on the 21st AND the 22nd! Can't wait to wish you a Happy 72nd IN PERSON and hope to help make it a highly memorable occassion!! your pal, "Wildman Steve" Bronson "Wildman Steve" Bronson <wildmansteve@mindspring.com> Auburn, AL USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 22:13:07 (GMT) it was a great thrill to meet Vassar in Nashville last weekend and watch my brother David play with him. It is great to see him play with one of his idols! Michael Leventhal <mleventh@utk.edu> Knoxville, TN USA - Tuesday, April 04, 2000 at 21:53:37 (GMT) Vassar, As promised, the contact for the Big Spring Jam in Huntsville is Kerry Renaud. Her address is 700 Monroe Street, Huntsville AL 35801. Phone is 256/551-2359, fax 256/551-2372, email bigspringjam@mindspring.com. You can contact Kerry for dates, promo packages, etc. Enjoyed playing at Station Inn with you on Sunday and hope we can do it again. Tell Midge to send me the photos taken at Southgate Mall in February. Thanks and take care, Ricky Ricky Rogers <Ricky.L.Rogers@betzdearborn.com> Killen, AL USA - Monday, April 03, 2000 at 07:59:34 (GMT) I just returned home from Nashville where I had the honor to play three bluegrass songs with Vassar in a small club just outside of town. It was an experience I will never forget, and I want to thank him for the opportunity. I was born in 1977, after he had done a lot of his important work, but in 1993 when I became introduced to bluegrass, he was the first fiddle player I ever listened to when playing with Garcia, Grisman, Roan, and the rest of the boys on the "High Lonesome Sound" recording. I have been playing banjo for almost three years now, and I have come to really enjoy the sound of a a five string banjo along with a fiddle, and playing "Bill Chetam" and "Old Joe Clark" with Vassar on Saturday night was truely a dream come true. Hopefully next time I wont be so nervous and will be able to the songs justice! Anyway, thanks again Vassar, and I will keep in touch as I hope you will too! Dave Leventhal <renobanjo@yahoo.com> Boone, NC USA - Sunday, April 02, 2000 at 19:18:17 (GMT) I didn't realize that you played Swing so well--I enjoyed your music at Suwannee esp in the dance tent Sat nite I play Ukulele myself (jazz standards mostly)and would love to play the tenor banjo. I'm looking forward to listening to your Cd's. Thanx for playing-it's really inspiring. Lin Lin Llewellyn <ukelin@hotmail.com> Charleston, SC USA - Thursday, March 30, 2000 at 15:13:52 (GMT) CORRECTION: The Vassar/Blueground Undergrass show is April 7, 2000 (not 1999). I must be subconciuosly holding on... Kenny Ferguson <hickhop@yahoo.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at 10:18:52 (GMT) Hi Vassar, I just saw you play at Springfest 2000, my first experience with hardcore bluegrass. I must say, because of you, Peter Rowan, and Tony Rice, I am now hooked! My only previous experience with you was with Old & In the Way. You are truly a class act my friend! Keep up the great work! See you at Magnolia Fest! Robert Branch Robert Branch <wharfrat@prodigy.net> Jupiter, FL USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 15:25:32 (GMT) HOWDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOPE YA'LL ARE DOING GREAT. HOPE YOUR RECENT ROAD GIGS WENT WELL. HOPE YA'LLS HEALTH IS GREAT. HOPE GEORGE DOESN'T WRECK THE NEW CAR AGAIN. HOPE I'LL BE ON THE GRAND OLE OPRY SOMEDAY. HOPE TO SEE MY VIDEO ON CMT IN THE NEAR FUTURE, EVEN IF IT IS AT 3:00 A.M. HOPE WE CAN GET TOGETHER FOR LUNCH ON APRIL 2 PRIOR TO THE BENEFIT. HOPE IT'S AT CRACKER BARRELL. WELL, JUST THOUGHT I'D DROP A FEW LINES OF HOPE YOUR WAY. LET ME KNOW IF I NEED TO BRING MY LAWN MOWER SO I CAN CUT YOUR YARD TO MAYBE HELP ME GET ON THE GRAND OLE OPRY. I ALSO EDGE AND HAUL THE GRASS CLIPPINGS OFF IF NECESSARY. WE WILL BE PLAYING BOTH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS THIS WEEK, BUT HOPEFULLY JAMES AND I WILL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT TO TOWN FOR THE BENEFIT AROUND 12:00 P.M. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU GUYS. STAY SAFE AND GOD BLESS. WEBB WEBB DALTON <webb_dalton@yahoo.com> HICKORY WITHE, TN USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 13:05:37 (GMT) >>>>Blueground Undergrass is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to their show with Vassar at: >>>http://bluegroundundergrass.com/blueground/ >>>info: >>>>Vassar Clements and Blueground Undergrass will play together all night featuring acoustic (bluegrass) and electric (Hillbilly Jazz) sets as well as a full BGUG set. >>>>April 7, 1999 >>>>The Roxy >>>>Atlanta, GA Kenny Ferguson <hickhop@yahoo.com> Atlanta, GA USA - Tuesday, March 28, 2000 at 12:53:54 (GMT) Mr. Clements, I just wanted to say thank-you for your performance at the Swannee Spring Festival. You where on fire. Taylor Longsworth Pensacola, Fl USA - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 20:13:08 (GMT) Nice fiddle Vassar. Phillip Ramey <5miles@footills.net> Sitka, KY USA - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 11:00:23 (GMT) We heard you play Sat nite @ the fest in Live Oak You were great!!!! Elizabeth P. Teasley <teasley@datasys.com> Valdosta, Ga USA - Monday, March 27, 2000 at 10:49:58 (GMT) Vassar's duet with Mike Connors on the "Heroes" album was sublime, out of this world. I'm new to Vassar's work - can anyone recommend an album in similar style (tuneful, wistful, melodic - not too "jazzy"?). Robin Robin Jones <goodone@globalnet.co.uk> USA - Wednesday, March 22, 2000 at 12:29:35 (GMT) I remember you when I was an Art Student in Boston 76. I have never experienced such beautifully played fiddle. I remember you letting me try to play your fiddle. It was an after hours get together and one of my most fondest memories. missy bristol, ri USA - Friday, March 17, 2000 at 12:21:27 (GMT) Hey Vassar & Midge: .Victoria & I look forward to see'in ya at SpringFest......Hope to talk to you. I'm going to see STIR FRIED tomorrow nite in Athens, & they'll ALL say hi to you. And lastly, there's quite a Stir go'in on in Atlanta rite now about your're coming to the Dogwood Festival Festivities in April with BlueGround UnderGrass!!!!! Can YOU spell HILLBILLY JAZZ!!!!!! Ta, Ta, Al Maxwell Al Maxwell <NOPE> Atlanta, GA USA - Friday, March 17, 2000 at 01:16:38 (GMT) Vassar, I enjoyed visiting the web site and hope to see the festival at Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. P.S. Thanks for sharing the photos! Bill Bill Lang <William_J_Lang@tst.tracor.com> Rockville, MD USA - Thursday, March 16, 2000 at 16:01:19 (GMT) Hi Vassar! Very much looking forward to seeing you at the Suwannee Springfest...I'll have my trusty washboard all revved up and ready to jam! Hope to see Midge & George there too! peace & love, Wildman Steve, who you dubbed "King of the Washboard"! "Wildman Steve" Bronson <wildmansteve@mindspring.com> Auburn, AL USA - Monday, March 13, 2000 at 21:10:31 (GMT) Springfest and Magnoliafest are such a treat only because you and you magnificant music are there to hear barbara badolato <barb0427@aol.com> bradenton, fl USA - Sunday, March 12, 2000 at 11:29:47 (GMT) thanks for the music! Come to Kansas if you can. -dan Dan Sabo <dsabo45@excite.com> wichita, ks USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 21:28:43 (GMT) thanks for being so outstanding at all the sprinfests & magnoliafests, we look forward to seeing and hearing you again in a few weeks. see ya there, linda linda <jagbear@net-magic.net> fernandina beach, fl USA - Saturday, March 11, 2000 at 12:58:27 (GMT) HELLO OLD FRIEND. SOMETIMES THE BEST MEMORIES CAN SLIP AWAY SO EASILY. GLAD I CAUGHT UP WITH YA! Mark Wheeler <MARKWHEELERMEW@CS.COM> SUMMERVILLE, SC USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 22:20:39 (GMT) I just love your music! Jerry Talbot Sacramento, CA USA - Friday, March 10, 2000 at 16:27:17 (GMT) Thanks for putting Smilefest on your tour dates. Wanted to let you know we have a website, www.smilefest.com if you could add a link to your site. Thanks again for agreeing to play @ Smilefest. Let us know if there is anything you need at the festival to make your stay with us great. Look forward to seeing you soon. Peace and Safe Travels Bob Bob Robertson <smilefest@yahoo.com> Oak Ridge, NC USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 15:20:31 (GMT) Hey Now! Wanted to let you know how excited we are to have you coming to Smilefest. If there is anything we can do to help your travels please let us know. Thanks for putting it on you site. Peace and Safe Travels Bob Bob Robertson <smilefest@yahoo.com> Oak Ridge, NC USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 15:12:29 (GMT) VASSER, JUST THOUGHT I'D DROP YOU A LINE AND LET YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WE ENJOYED PLAYING WITH YOU AT THE BARTLETT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. YOU ARE TRUELY A GREAT MUSICIAN, FRIEND AND A WONDERFUL CHRISTIAN MAN. THE ONLY THING I FEEL SHOULD BE ADDRESSED IS THE FACT THAT YOU DON'T WEAR YOUR SEAT BELT WHEN MIDGE DRIVES. NOT THAT SHE SPEEDS, BUT SOMETIMES (WELL ALL THE TIME) WHEN SHE'S DRIVING SHE TALKS CONSTANTLY. I FEEL THIS MAY INHIBIT HER DRIVING ABILITY. I KNOW THAT GEORGE KNOWS THIS, BUT BEING THE GOOD HUSBAND THAT HE IS, HE MADE THE WISE CHOICE LONG AGO, NOT TO SAY ANYTHING. I JUST THOUGHT I WOULD DROP YOU A LINE AND HOPEFULLY GIVE YOU A GOOD LAUGH. HOPE I SUCCEEDED. GOD BLESS AND KEEP IN TOUCH. SEE YA AT THE CRACKER BARRELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WEBB DALTON <WEBB_DALTON@YAHOO.COM> HICKORY WITHE, TN USA - Tuesday, March 07, 2000 at 12:58:41 (GMT) Vassar, I enjoyed playing with, and hearing you play at the Josh Graves benifit. Your mastery of the fiddle is inspiring. Kindly, Matt Combs Matt Combs <mattcombs@aol.com> Madison, TN USA - Monday, March 06, 2000 at 22:03:23 (GMT) Hi, Vassar, I saw you at the Harvest Festival at The Farm near Summertown, Tennessee last October and it was incredible - I danced all night. Take care and keep making the great music. Kathy Skaggs <QueenWitch@aol.com> Maple, KY USA - Sunday, March 05, 2000 at 15:14:47 (GMT) I had a chance to pick in Earl's basement with Stevie and a few others when I was very young. Just looking into that recording room and knowing what had been caught on tape there for the Circle album had a profound affect on me. I have enjoyed your music since the first time I laid ears on it. Thanks and my prayers are with you and your family. David L. Shelton USA/Tennesse native, Joelton to be exact. - Friday, March 03, 2000 at 01:57:38 (GMT) Hi Vassar, just found your website, it's great. I was a room mate of ken franks, and it was great to see a picture of you and gatemouth when you played at our house in upper saddle river(1985?).The two times you played at our house are some of my fondest memories of the time i lived there. i'm sure ken would get a kick out of the pic in your photo gallery. I called him to tell him about it but as sure as rain he wasn't home. been a fan for 25 years and going strong. thanks for great music, Bill(WILBUR)Zweiman Bill Zweiman <mbdanzwei@aol.com> springfield, nj USA - Thursday, March 02, 2000 at 20:33:44 (GMT) will try to see you in fla. march or april hope to have two brand new knees maybe i can get around a litter better JIM HASTY JIM HASTY <jhasty@iccnet.com> Orange, tx USA - Sunday, February 27, 2000 at 05:15:23 (GMT) Hi Mr. Clements been a fan of your fiddling for along time.Love all the Venuti licks you have and of course all those patented licks you inspire me with.Thanks for your music.Sonny Smith National Banjo Champion. Sonny Smith <Sonnybanjo@cs.com> Sevierville, Tn USA - Saturday, February 26, 2000 at 20:24:33 (GMT) fiddle player of 42 years and had a ball with it... love to tell you my story as a fiddle player.. e-mail me ..... Mike Richardson <pulsby@hotmail.com> kaiser, mo USA - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 23:30:47 (GMT) wanted to thank you for putting smilefest on your site. really looking forward to that weekend. peace and safe travels smilefest gang bob robertson <smilefest@lonelygoat.com> oak ridge , nc USA - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 16:42:41 (GMT) I am enthralled with your music! Arend Stamhuis <stamhuis@home.com> Kelowna, , B.C. Canada - Wednesday, February 23, 2000 at 15:05:39 (GMT) Mr. Clements, Love your music. Very impressed with this website. I think you probably have one of the most fascinating instruments in the music industry along with Tony Rices guitar. Have had the honor of seeing you play up close at the Big Apple Bluegrass Festival. I play in a young bluegrass band called 2nd Edition. We played at the Big Apple Fest the past 2 years and felt awed to be in the same room with you. Looking forward to seeing and hearing you next time. Alan Bartram Alan Bartram <barjam31@pct.edu> Williamsport, PA USA - Tuesday, February 22, 2000 at 15:30:49 (GMT) First of all let say your website is classy. I am very concerned though when you say that Clements is the father of hillbilly Jazz.This is not correct and I will tell you why so you can research it.Before western swing was known as such it was known as Hillbilly Jazz (circa appx 1920 to 1940)The reason that it was called Hillbilly Jazz was musician like Milton Brown and Bob Wills and eventally many others by virtue of logistics hired jazz instrumentalists from New Orleans to play their western style or "hillbilly" music.The idea was to offer their music in keeping with the big band genre of Paul Whiteman,Fletcher Henderson,Earl Hines and King Oliver. These boys were all the rage when it came to dance bands.Guys like Wills ,Brown,Bill Boyd wanted to play their western dance music with a big band sound.New Orleans is close in proximity to Oklahoma and Texas which were the two areas that produced the majority of hillbilly jazz dance bands.The reason for hiring jazz musicians was to increase the marketability of the bands which heretofore had been limited to guitar,Piano ,banjo, bass and occasionally a clarinet.By using fullfledged accomplished brass and orchestral intrument players from around New Orleans the bands could expand exponentially there repetoir of western music along with current hits of the day.The end result was more gigs ,more recordings.....more money and exposure.This music was known as hillbilly Jazz until world war two when it began to be referred to as "western swing". Regards, Greg Greg Bayes <gbayes1@uswest.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Monday, February 21, 2000 at 23:10:29 (GMT) Hello. I love the website. Mom, I think the letter to Granny Millie was absolutely beautiful. It brought tears to my eyes. Take care, both of you. Give me a call Mom. Jaclyn Kelly <jdk70@hotmail.com> Murfreesboro, Tn USA - Sunday, February 20, 2000 at 20:53:32 (GMT) I wish I wish I could get to hear you more. I have picked a little with Gerald and Carrol with the N.F.B.A. Come see us at one of the meetings. If you get the "Midnight Flyer", the meeting times and locations are posted See ya later, Bro Billy Bob Bill Hendry <firstfiddler@freewwweb.com> Jacksonville , Fl USA - Friday, February 18, 2000 at 16:56:05 (GMT) Love what you have done for the music that i love. I just can't say enough. Travis Page <dexdakot@aol.com> Easley, SC USA - Thursday, February 17, 2000 at 22:43:16 (GMT) Thank you for playing Quixote's! It was an unexpected thrill to shake your hand. I wish you the best and hope your travels may bring you back to Denver. jeff Denver, CO USA - Tuesday, February 15, 2000 at 14:17:20 (GMT) This is an excellent web site! I will be in Nashville March 3rd-5th.If you have time let me know and maybe we can go by and pay ya'll a visit. Mike Fussell(Bertha's son) Mike Fussell <mpam@quixnet.net> Tampa, FL USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 21:05:48 (GMT) Nice website.... Check out our line of Officially Licensed Gold and Diamond Grateful Dead Jewelry. http://www.daviesjewelry.com/gratefuldead.asp Peace Baub Baub Eis <baub@baub.com> Osage Beach, Mo USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 19:07:55 (GMT) PAPA: EVEN THOUGH I'M ABOUT 8 HOURS OR SO EARLY IN WISHING YOU A "HAPPY VALENTINES", I DON'T SEE THAT IT MAKES TOO MUCH DIFFERENCE. SO, YOU & GEORGE ARE MY "SPECIAL VALENTINE'S" MONDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2000...THERE ARE MANY MEMORIES MOM & YOU HAVE LEFT ME WITH TO TREASURE & ARE NO TWO PEOPLE THAT "I" LOVE, RESPECT & ADMIRE AS I DO YOU & MOM. FOR ME, "MOM" IS MY "HERO" & PAPA, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY "SHINING STAR". I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY "HEART & SOUL"!!! MIDGE MIDGE CRANOR <vassar@vassarclements.com> HERMITAGE, TN USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 17:42:31 (GMT) I enjoy seeing Vassar twice a year at the Suwannee Springfest and Magnolifest Steve Fillow <gdstevef@aol.com> charlotte, nc USA - Sunday, February 13, 2000 at 08:38:00 (GMT) Vassar, I've been a fan of yours for many years yet have only seen you once in Chicago. Keep it up, Vassar! Jim Bethell <bikes5@aol.com> Pleasantville, ny USA - Saturday, February 12, 2000 at 16:51:25 (GMT) Admire your talent. Met you one night at the Fireside Lounge in Hixson, TN. Very few people around and a good time had by all. Mike Chattin <MChattin@aol.com> Spring City, TN USA - Friday, February 11, 2000 at 22:40:30 (GMT) It's been too long since we had a visit from you here in NC. I met you at a concert you did w/Rowan,Rice, & Simpkins at Lenoir Ryan College. Would love to see you again. Eddie Carr <kodiak@salisbury.net> salisbury, nc USA - Wednesday, February 09, 2000 at 19:48:22 (GMT) Dear country music friend I am regularly writing for the Finnish country music magazine WUM and I`m reviewing albums and writing articles of all possible subjects connected with country music . I am also arranging radio air-play for country releases in local radio stations. I am 46 years old , started to work with country music journals here in Finland after hearing Johnny Cash in the Finnish radio for the first time in late 60`s. During the years I have written a lot of articles of the artists and styles in country music and reviewed a lot of recordings. If you feel like interested in having your releases reviewed and played in local radio stations, please, contact me: (Please, MARK them as FREE review-copies, NO VALUE). Jukka Joutsi, Toritie 2 B 9, FIN-51200 Kangasniemi, Finland jukka.joutsi@pp.inet.fi Jukka Joutsi <jukka.joutsi@pp.inet.fi> Finland - Monday, February 07, 2000 at 11:49:48 (GMT) I was lucky enough to make it to your show in Whitefish this fall. It was great! I've seen the Big Swing band a number of times, but it was even better than usual with the addition of your incredible fiddle playing. Come up this way again -- we're starved for entertainment in Montana, especially of the Vassar Clements quality! Dan Seifert <dan_seifert@excite.com> Eureka, MT USA - Thursday, February 03, 2000 at 11:58:48 (GMT) Hi Vassar, I saw you last week when you performed at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Hilton Head Island. I have always been passionate about the violin and finally decided (as a 46 year old woman!) to learn to play it. My husband bought me a violin for my birthday last year and although I wanted to learn and study classical stuff, the "fiddle" music is so much fun to play! I've only been playing for about 7 months now but my teacher says I'm doing remarkably well for someone who just started as an adult. The way I look at it, by the time I retire from my job I will have been playing for 20 years! Do you think there's any hope for me? : ) Keep up the good work! Maureen <maureen@islandwebdesign.com> Hilton Head Island, SC USA - Wednesday, February 02, 2000 at 13:14:58 (GMT) dear Vassar, My uncle Ralph Clements is very dear to me and I wanted to say high to you and I am Alma's son. I really appreciate and enjoy your music as I do many other types. My daughter is ten and loves to sing so I hope she will be another of our family that will be as gifted as you. If you want to reach me please look me up at my sisters e-mail address. Thank you and I hope to see you in Houston sometime. Best Regards, Dan Walker & Family dan walker <k.tinkermsn.com> houston , tx USA - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 19:51:02 (GMT) please send me tour dates and when he may be here in nashville performing william b hawkins <willhawkins@jis.nashville.org> nashville, tn USA - Monday, January 31, 2000 at 15:46:53 (GMT) Hey Vassar, Please fly out to Kalamazoo, Michigan on 2/5/00. My band, Catfish Gracie, is playing at Bell's Brewery. We're going to rehearse in the afternoon, so drop me an e-mail and I'll give you directions. We'd love to have you play with us. Let me know if you need a ride from the airport. You can fly in to Detroit Metro and I can take you to Kalamazoo, or you can fly directly to Kalamazoo airport. Talk to you soon, Elmer Gracie Elmer Gracie <gpoulos@netscape.net> Kalamazoo, MI USA - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 13:00:24 (GMT) Vassar we enjoyed seeing you last night at J.J.Cagney's. Please come back soon.Savannah loves you. your friend, Bobby Sturgess Bobby Sturgess <Bobby1173@aol.com> savannah, ga USA - Friday, January 28, 2000 at 08:54:34 (GMT) Vassar, We enjoyed your concert the other night. it sure was good to see you again. So sorry to hear about Millie- Midge must be a great comfort and she looks so much like Millie. Please call me when you get back in Nashville. I have a local number that will ring in Memphis. 646-2049 Hope to see you soon and possibly take you to lunch. it will give us a chance to catch up. Jim Jim King <Memphis@Shredit.com> Memphis, TN USA - Wednesday, January 26, 2000 at 09:12:42 (GMT) Thank you very much for visting with me this weekend. The performance was super. You are lucky to have a daughter and son-in-law like Midge and George. I am truly fortunate to have you for my friend. Kayla says to tell her fiddle buddy hello. Paul Freeman <inspf@bartlettpolice.org> Bartlett, TN USA - Tuesday, January 25, 2000 at 10:56:02 (GMT) Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to play Florida Blues with you in Memphis. I have played your version of the song all my adult life. I will cherish the thought of us playing together the rest of my life. Say Hi! to Midge!! Kevin Kevin Tallant <ktallant@mem.net> Memphis, TN USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 22:55:44 (GMT) I was the keyboard and sax player with WEBB DALTON & THE DALTON GANG at the Bartlett show. That was such a thrill for me. You are a true gentleman as well as an awesome talent and it's a highlight of my career to be seen on the same stage. If you're ever back in town give me a holler. I'll find you a good cup of coffee! Shane Swindle shane swindle <studiodude@aol.com> millington/memphis, tn USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 22:46:46 (GMT) Hi there Vassar, I am a freaky fiddler up in cold canada. I made a tape of one of yr albums probably 15 years ago - I found it again and I'm playing it in my car these days. What a killer album! What passion and sound! You take care and keep playing those tunes. Oliver (ps do you know a banjo player called Chris Quinn up in Toronto? He's a friend) Oliver Schroer <oliver@oliverschroer.com> toronto, USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 20:41:46 (GMT) I have loved Vassar's fiddle playing since the first time I heard it, which was on the Old and in the Way albums. He is my very favorite fiddler and I hope that some day I can meet him. Maybe he'll be at Wintergrass where my band Barefoot Bluegrass will be preforming on one of the side stages. Angela Oudean AK USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 03:07:11 (GMT) Keep on truckin' Vassar! Hope you come back to Portland real soon. Reese LaJoie <www.vonkiki.com> Newberg, OR USA - Monday, January 24, 2000 at 00:15:21 (GMT) WE REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SHOW TONIGHT AT BARTLETT PAC. YOU ARE TRULY AN OUTSTANDING MUSICAN, AND A ROLE MODEL FOR LAZY PEOPLE EVERYWHERE WHO ARE HALF YOUR AGE! DO YOU EVER INTEND TO SLOW DOWN? HOPE NOT! TERRY ARLINGTON, TN USA - Sunday, January 23, 2000 at 03:09:15 (GMT) I have enjoyed your music for at least 20 yrs. thank you susan summerson <sueloo@netquest.net> hopewell, va USA - Saturday, January 22, 2000 at 16:56:20 (GMT) Dear Mr. Clements, I wanted to just say what an inspiration you've been to me as a young fiddler.I understand from "Wormy,"that you showed "Snake Roberts" quite a bit about playing a fiddle, and I have neared alot from Bill which plays for Wormy Pierce and James Rogers. Very soon I will take his place much like he look Snake's. I don't mean to get too far off the subject, but I just wanted to say how much I admire your talent,and if I am half as succesfull as you hae been I will be truely happy in my life. Thank You Jason Baker <Provo7thFL@aol.com> Fort Meade, FL USA - Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 21:53:59 (GMT) Hi Vassar, You are really a cool fiddler and one of my biggest fiddle heros. I saw you to a festival in Austin in 1997; it was great. At the moment, I am working on your version of Panhandle Rag. I really like that tune, and your version is for sure challenging. Fondest fiddle love Lisa Frederiksen, Denmark Lisa Frederiksen <Lisafiddle@hotmail.com> Copenhagen, Denmark - Wednesday, January 19, 2000 at 15:30:09 (GMT) thank you for your contributions to "our" music jeff thomas logan , oh USA - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 08:30:14 (GMT) Vassar, Thanks so much for the autographed copy of "Together at Last." I've listened to it several times. I've been a fan since seeing you in concert back in the late '70s, when I was a student at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. I really enjoy where you (and Stephane Grappelli) have taken the violin. Thanks for lots of great music. Kerry Hill <kghill@execpc.com> Madison, WI USA - Sunday, January 16, 2000 at 00:35:00 (GMT) Hello Friends, My name is Fabio Coltro and i'm a brazilian fan of GD! I'm working here in Brazil with a radio program dedicate to de Grateful Dead and "Family", so i need your help. This program is volunteer, we have no money to buy cd's. If you could send me anything to help my work, i'll be forever grateful. Especially cd's.Please send me any cd!! In Brazil is almost impossible to get cd's and other stufs about GD & Family. So i'll wait your answer. PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! From your brazilian friend Fabio Coltro My adress is: Street: Rua Belo Horizonte, 99 apto 604 City: Londrina State: Paraná Zip Cod: 86.020-030 Country: Brazil Fone: (43) 323-7578 fax: (43) 327-6972 e-mail: wcoltro@sercomtel.com.br coltro@onda.com.br fcoltro@zipmail.com.br Fabio Coltro <wcoltro@sercomtel.com.br> Londrina, PR Brazil - Friday, January 14, 2000 at 23:13:38 (GMT) TO OUR WEBMASTERS CHRISTIAN & LAURA MARKS: PAPA & I WOULD LIKE TO "THANK YOU" FOR ANOTHER YEAR GONE BY OF YOUR TRUE DEVOTION & EXTREMELY HARD WORK ON "OUR" WEBSITE! YOU'RE NOT ONLY PROFESSIONAL AT YOUR JOB, THE ADDED BONUS FOR US IS THAT YOU'RE BOTH RESPONSIBLE, COMPETENT & "ALWAYS" WILLING TO PUT FORTH 110% EFFORT! WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE YOU ON "OUR TEAM", FOR YOU'RE BOTH A "PLEASURE" TO WORK WITH. "MOM" WOULD BE PROUD!! WITH LOVE & FRIENDSHIP. MIDGE CRANOR <vassar@vassarclements.com> HERMITAGE, TN USA - Friday, January 14, 2000 at 00:06:30 (GMT) we miss you and love you vassar.we love you website love Gene, Cindy Nikki, Sarah Gene & Cindy Watson and Family <gunsnroses5@juno.com> Tyaskin, MD USA - Thursday, January 13, 2000 at 19:13:29 (GMT) Hey Vassar!! Just wanted to drop in and say hey!! Hope you have a good day. Oh and hey Midge!! I love y'all : ) Your girl, Kayla Kayla MGlocklin You know where, USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 16:56:59 (GMT) DEAR VASSAR, LOVE THE WEBSITE! CAN'T WAIT TO PLAY WITH YOU AGAIN AT YOUR BIRTHDAY BASH IN BROOKLYN.PLAYING MUSIC WITH YOU IS A DREAM COME TRUE. IN HONOR OF YOUR BIRTHDAY , I'M WRITING A SPECIAL SONG THAT I THINK YOU WILL LIKE. IT'S A VERY "HILLBILLY JAZZ" TYPE NUMBER THAT I THINK WILL ROCK THE HOUSE.AS SOON AS I HAVE A PRELIMINARY RECORDING OF IT , I WILL SHIP YOU A COPY STAY WELL AND I'LL SEE YOU IN APRIL . ps-IF YOU HAVE TIME IN APRIL WHEN YOU'RE IN TOWN AND WOULD LIKE TO PLAY SOME GOLF , I HAVE CONNECTIONS AT A FEW EXCLUSIVE L.I. COURSES, JUST LET ME KNOW AND I'LL BE HAPPY TO GET THE TEE TIMES. REGARDS, ROBBIE DEPAOLO (THE ELECTRIX) ROBBIE DePAOLO <ETRIXRAY@AOL> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, January 12, 2000 at 07:54:32 (GMT) Hi! I am 29 and just picked up the fiddle. I have been playing music all my life. I was raised by my Grandfather who played the fiddle quite well. He told me that if I had ever decided to play the fiddle to pay alot of attention to you. Although it has been 7 years since he went with God, I still remembered your name, and I am glad I did. I guess I just wanted to thank you for your contribution to his and now my life. I am very grateful. rob graham <robg@gw.total-web.net> Duluth, GA USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 18:32:05 (GMT) Thanks so much for having this info online for us! Stephanie Cooper <coopesr@mail.auburn.edu> Auburn, AAl USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 14:06:43 (GMT) Hey Vassar, I really enjoyed picking with you and Carrol Saturday at our jam. Keep up the great fiddling and come back soon. Bruce White <banjoking@worldnet.att.net> Jacksonville, FL USA - Monday, January 10, 2000 at 10:54:43 (GMT) You are a legend and whenever I See your name on anything its always great!!!!!! My latest was Brooklyn Cowboys CD Loved it. Thanks for you music. Nathan PS- Wished you come to Montana!! nathan <nate@glaciercross.com> Kalispell, MT USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 18:22:58 (GMT) I look forward to seeing you at your birthday bash in brooklyn ny. I am intrested to see who your special guests are! Have fun until then and if I don't get the chance to tell you personally, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I'll be the one there with a large blonde afro and an even bigger grin! andrew pollak <pollaka@paulsmiths.edu> paul smiths, ny USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 15:24:45 (GMT) Can't wait to see you in March in Live Oak, Florida, and again in October. I love fiddling or listening to fiddling more than anything! I have some of your records, which are incredibly inspiring. Don't ever quit!! Love ya! Linda Weeks <lweeks@mindspring.com> FL USA - Friday, January 07, 2000 at 13:07:32 (GMT) helow vassar. jim & cheri from kissimmee,hope all is well with you.ouradress is1426b dorado dr.kiss,fla.34749 jimJERRY g and cheri bangs kissimmee, FLA USA - Wednesday, January 05, 2000 at 15:32:30 (GMT) thanks for the picture hope to see you soon bubba robertson fort mill, s c USA - Tuesday, January 04, 2000 at 18:17:25 (GMT) Happy 2000 Vassar, Midge, George, and the rest of the family! Looking forward to another great year! Laura and Christian Laura and Christian Marks <mbmf@mbus.com> Dunedin, FL USA - Monday, January 03, 2000 at 10:39:20 (GMT) "Your girl", Kayla, sent me and told me to come look at your site and say hi. So here i am. Nice page Philip <blade_rh4@yahoo.com> Athens, Al. USA - Sunday, January 02, 2000 at 01:23:07 (GMT) Fantastic Web Site! I learned to play listening to you on a record, you are a major inspiration. Hope to see you again. --Ed Kuntz Ed Kuntz Melbourne, FL USA - Saturday, January 01, 2000 at 20:44:22 (GMT) Enjoyed Your show in Troy and hope to see you again Matt Paulsen <hoedwn@hotmail.com> Chinook, mt USA - Saturday, January 01, 2000 at 17:33:09 (GMT)