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Guestbook logs 2000 - 2005.

Name:
Gary Pig Gold
Date:
March 2, 2005

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Dear Friends,

Gary Pig Gold here again, fresh back from the Canadian premieres of the "Jandek On Corwood" film, only to find in all my unanswered e-mail yet another appearance of You and your Music on the fantastic TorpedoPop site from Sweden!!

Tis below;

Thank You once again for Reading and for Linking......

http://torpedopop.com/articles/page.asp?id=170

Name:
Stephen K. Schelin
Date:
March 13, 2005

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Hi there. This message is for the Mr. Buck. How have you been? Have not seen you since that day in Walmart. Hope all is well. We are getting ready for the season of balls and strikes. If you are in the area, PLEASE stop in. be good. steve

Name:
Jimmy Raab
Date:
February 25, 2005

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Have you guys been played on Little Steven's Underground Garage radio show yet? If so, what episode? If not, why not? You boys were part of garage band history too. I'm tellin' ya listening to the Underground Garage reminds me of my first encounter with Mike Raab's Vinyl Collection, I was about eleven. But seriously, if you haven't made the show, something has to be done about it. Somebody who knows somebody, has to get you on.

Name:
Frank Pietrzak
Date:
January 09, 2005

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I guess it’s time I made an entry into your guest book. Looks like I am the first one in 2005. How are you Mike, and the rest of the bandits? I can’t believe it is almost 35 years since my brother Tony and I have closed the “Trade Winds”. If I must say so myself, it was quite a club, and probably the likes of which will never again be seen in the Newburgh area again. So much has changed over the years in the nightclub and music industry that makes that so. I only wish today’s young generation had the opportunity to see and hear bands first hand, up close and personal like those in the 60’s did. Lots of great memories, and the “Bandits” certainly helped to make them. I want to let your readers and fans who frequented my brother Tony’s “Buccaneer” in Poughkeepsie know of his passing in February 2000. Keep up the good work Mike, and Joe and Freddie, “care for a game of darts”?

Name:
Ms. Anonymous
Date:
November 09, 2004

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Wow! What a treat to find your website! I was one of your avid fans back in 1967 ..... a regular at the Buccaneer. I often think of your band and the outta sight music you guys made. Now if only I can find out what happened to J.F. Johnsen (sigh).

Name:
Rick White
Date:
October 25, 2004

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I met Billy Donald last night, at a party in Little Meadows, PA. We had a great conversation about days spent in different groups, from the 60's right up to today. Billy is a talented singer. I got to hear him last night, live with a group he was part of...The Big Edsel Band. My partner, Sal Crisafi, was keyboards and vocals with that group in 2 different era's. I haven't heard the Jelly Bean Bandits work just yet; but I hope I get the chance. Tell Billy I said hello.. Rick White

Name:
Pippero
Date:
October 19, 2004

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see http://www.san-pietroburgo.info/

Name:
Ted Sheridan
 
Date:
October 16, 2004

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Just discovered you, I will be fifty six next month, and can't believe that I never heard you before. Looking for you CDs/

Name:
Tol Puddle Martyrs.
Date:
October 14, 2004

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G'day Mike & the Bandits, I've been hearing your stuff on the airwaves here in Oz. I look forward to the day that the Jelly Bean Bandits & Tol Puddle Martyrs/The Secrets are on the same bill. http://www.secretdeals.com.au/ All the best from Oz. Peter.

Name:
v. oliver harmon
Date:
October 09, 2004

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when you were playing in poughkeepsie at the bucaneer i was playing at the rumpus room outside of millbrook with mike stoffie and nirvana i then went to sign with hall and oates who lived in millbrook and toured for years with chicago, the beach boys and recently christopher cross as well as writing 5 gold records and loving every moment you guyies were teriffic and an inspiration i wish you all the best

Name:
jenny
 
Date:
September 17, 2004

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i love you people

Name:
MIKE
Date:
September 09, 2004

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PLEASE HELP ME FIND AN ELECTRICIAN! HE WORKED WITH A CREW FROM HARRINGTON ELECTRIC CO.(LOCAL 38) CLEVELAND, OHIO IN NOV.2000. HE WORKS OUT OF THE UNION HALL. HE BELONGS TO LOCAL 673 PAINESVILLE,OHIO. HE HAS UNCLAIMED FUNDS COMING. IF YOU KNOW HIM CALL, OR HAVE HIM CALL MIKE AT 440-392-9009. FINDERS FEE AVAILABLE.

Name:
Uchenna
Date:
September 07, 2004

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I LOVE THE PAGE.

Name:
Billy Donald
 
Date:
September 06, 2004

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Well i'm back! to let you know the Jellybean Bandits will aways be there or here or someplace Peace Billy

Name:
Dr. Maga
Date:
August 09, 2004

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a very nice and intersting site for the maga's family Keep it up.But i dey here oooo

Name:
Vito and Jo Ann Gironda
Date:
August 09, 2004

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Vito and I were always at The Trade Winds. Mike Rabb do you remember smashing your guitar and equiment? Vito and Jo Ann

Name:
Jerry Levinson
Date:
July 16, 2004

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I've owned a copy of the original LP for about 20 years. Definitely an overlooked gem, ahead of it's time. When is it going to be released on CD?

Name:
brian rogers
Date:
July 10, 2004

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didn't you guys play with an incredibly, unbeliveable band "Nirvana" at the"The Buccaneer" on Rt 44 in Poughkeepsie/Pleasant Valley?

Name:
Shawn
Date:
July 10, 2004

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Just surfing through. Keep it up!

Name:
Tim
Date:
July 09, 2004

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Great site, thank you for sharing it.

Name:
kent p. robison
Date:
July 08, 2004

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hey mike, remember me? kent from the band nirvana.(the rumpus room,bucaneer and, club 44. i just had a thought and punched in your name and the site came up. i've often wondered what happened to you guys.i just retired from the plumbers union in yonkers. i photograph and print black and white. i live near woodstock n.y. with my girl friend , melissa harris. so please write or call 845-338-6627 when you can. i'd love to catch up. kent

Name:
Gerd-Rainer Berger
Date:
July 08, 2004

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please let me know how and where to get the records. Thanx

Name:
Jesusisawesome
Date:
July 03, 2004

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Watch that email from tunde harry it is the infamous nigerian scam. Trying to cheat innocent people out of money

Name:
shira
Date:
June 30, 2004

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hi just looking 4 a festival in the NY_State area 4 this weekend

Name:
Diane McKiernan
Date:
June 22, 2004

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Mike: How great it was to talk to you. I wish Billy was still alive to know of your comeback. Thanks for pointers in helping me look for old recordings/videos of Billy. I'm happy for your success!! Diane McKiernan

Name:
John McCormick
Date:
June 21, 2004

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How dare you come out of retirement! Youre setting a bad example for the rest of us old fart musicians. Remember when the Buccaneer burned down (I'm sure you do) I'll never forget the truck full of booze stuck in the mud. I ran across your page quite by accident, Keep up the good work. Contact me if you are ever in the area. John McCormick

Name:
Ray St. Michel
Date:
June 11, 2004

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Lenny Frank & I go way back..to the Holiday Inn Bowl in Wappingers Falls, NY, when he was with the Rhythm Rockers. We met in 1973. Later on, he was my Best Man at my wedding to Judy on 12/11/76. Judy and I have visited him and his lovely wife, Lois, for the past couple of years. He sounds better than ever..

Name:
Peter Rechter.
Date:
May 26, 2004

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JellyBean Bandits fans...... check out the Bandits on: http://www.secretdeals.com.au/TheSecrets.html It's great to hear the Bandits getting plenty of airplay in Oz.

Name:
Alex Demshick
Date:
May 16, 2004

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Im Amanda Hunt-Demshicks Son!!

Name:
George Whitesell
Date:
April 22, 2004

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WOW! You gueys are still around. Don't know if you remember me but I was with the origonal "Dirty Elbows". I'll have to pick up your CD. I'm still hangin' in there. Got a band called Metro Blues and we sell our CD on CD Baby as well. How the music business has changed. For the better I must say. George Whitesell www.metroblues.com

Name:
Pam & Shorty
Date:
March 12, 2004

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cool website here. I posted your web address f the Bandit planet on my website, with a little info. also tried to reply to an email from Fred but it came back undelieverable. I really enjoyed Fred's email. Going to visit some of the websites on the other bands right now, thought I would visit Jellybeans first. Bandit Planet.

Name:
Gary Van Voorhis
Date:
March 08, 2004

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Mike send me your address so I can send you a video and press kit--we need to talk---also and email to chat with you other then your site

Name:
Mickey L Williams
Date:
March 06, 2004

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I recently heard the song "Generation" for the first time, and , man, what a tune! Great work, band members. May I get some information on how to order their CD? I will appreciate it very much! Thanx.

Name:
eli
Date:
March 05, 2004

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great site.

Name:
joe jaz
Date:
March 05, 2004

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im just the drummer in the bandits checking on our web site and guest its a pleasure to know that we are still in peoples minds and that our music still stirs the inner flames of many....we will continue our journey in the field of music ,to bring you on the edge music thank you fans j.jaz

Name:
Tamara Shad
Date:
March 04, 2004

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I am going to reissue your album. Get in touch with me please. I would like you to update the liner notes. Tamara Shad Mainstream Records

Name:
Gary Van Voorhis
Date:
March 03, 2004

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Mike--want to talk about your new CD and my new video project and foundation--get in touch--how are you??/

Name:
Eddie
Date:
March 01, 2004

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Bandit Planet Rocks! Aiyee...Eddie Lives!

Name:
Tom Cifarelli
Date:
February 10, 2004

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Mike Rabb you old goat, I know who the hell is this guy? Well I,m the drummer from DUTCHPOP. Everyone from the group is well, and we just had a reunion in Nov 03. As you already know we lost Mike Smith awhile back. He was the only one missing. Glad your still out there rockin and doing well. Stay Cool, Tom Cifarelli

Name:
douka
Date:
January 23, 2004

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thanbking you keep it up

Name:
martins lawerence
Date:
January 15, 2004

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good work

Name:
Mark Morano
Date:
December 18, 2003

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Saw you in "67" or "68" at the "Buccaneer" in Poughkeepsie. It was beer nite but,in spite of that,I do remember enjoying the Bandits. I wish I could turn the clock back for one week-end and once again enjoy the fabulous live band performances of the Bandits, Lenny Frank and the Rythm Rockers, The Teddy Boys, and the Blue Rhondos. Good luck and keep rockin !!

Name:
Bob
Date:
December 01, 2003

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Hey whats happen. Not a lot here well i catch yall lata. peace out

Name:
KASPER JAMES
Date:
November 03, 2003

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i would like to say that the band s/b/r is currently seeking a new drummer, were pros from simi pro bands from the last 5 years, hit me up on a email if your interested or know of someone who might be, thanks. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx other then that i would like to extend a invitation to those who are interested in the lowest prices for tee shirts!!! we can make em for the best and lowest cost, then most areas locations, hit me up for that as well. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx on another topic i am a singer lyricist, if you need lyrics hit me up i have around 1000, and i wanna get rid of some , i have every style of music, if anyones established and wants a hit or two. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i also modal, so if your looking for a male modal then hit me ! kasper james oh, daxn i almost forgot, i also do art work, for bands tees cds albums, ect, hit me up for a promo pak on an email thanks kasper james

Name:
gary gaydos
Date:
October 13, 2003

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Hey Mike -You still alive ? E- mail me

Name:
Melinda Knoerzer
Date:
October 09, 2003

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Hey Mike Raab - Thanks for introducing me to the Jellybean Bandits- I was only 8 years old the first time you were famous - probably too young to appreciate you back then. Good luck with your new "gig"! Melinda

Name:
Richard Maxwell
Date:
October 03, 2003

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Great music , great attitudes , keep it rolling Joey S. can't beat the era lets take it back and keep it there !!!

Name:
JOHN RUZICKA
Date:
October 02, 2003

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THESE GUYS ROCK, IT`S A ROTTEN DEAL THAT THEY COULDN`T GET ANY AIR PLAY.I THINK THEY COULD BE IN THE TOP 20 IF PLAYED A LITTLE MORE.IT`S OK THATS WHY I HAVE A TURN-TABLE HA ha ROCK & ROLL

Name:
peter
Date:
September 30, 2003

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ilo ve europe site thanks

Name:
Gary Van Voorhis
Date:
September 24, 2003

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Mike: great to see the bandits are rolling again--and have gone global--hope all is well with you and family. Keep me posted on this new adventure. Gary

Name:
Peter Rechter
Date:
September 15, 2003

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Hello Mike & the Bandits, The cover to the "Bandit Planet" CD looks great ! We are all looking forward to hearing the album over here in Oz. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Peter.

Name:
Date:
September 15, 2003

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HEY FRED, GUESS WHO? I HAVE NO ONE TO LAUGH AT BUT MYSELF WHEN HIT WITH A FOUL BALL. IT STILL IS NOT THE SAME WITH-OUT YOU THERE. THE VERY BEST TO THE "BANDITS". PINE BUSH NY

Name:
Herb
Date:
September 11, 2003

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Headed down there the end of the month and would like to know if you folks plan to perform in the Wilmington area. We'll be on Topsail. Or heck, gimme a recommendation or two for live music. your new friend, Herb Grant

Name:
Adrienne
Date:
August 28, 2003

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Conversation came up tonight and I mentioned your band.....a friend and I met you in the mid-60s at some polling thing in NYC where we were all pressing buttons as to what we liked/didn't like about something......met outside afterwards and talked. Bought your album........wore it out.........can't find it now....may have been a casualty of many moves or warped in storage......I remember the purple background and that is how I always was able to pick out the album, and I'd love to hear it again! Couldn't believe I found you when I googled! But very happy I did

Name:
Stephanie Scalfari
Date:
August 19, 2003

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Was checking out your website while searching for family. My father is Louis R. and we lived in Newburgh all our lives. Since I was born in 1967, I am sure that our paths have not crossed. However, I was very happy to see that I have such a famous relative. Best wishes, Stephanie Scalfari

Name:
Tol-Puddle Martyrs/The Secrets.
Date:
July 27, 2003

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G'day Mike & the Bandits, Here's hoping that Tol-Puddle Martyrs (The Secrets) will be on the same bill as The Jelly Bean Bandits in 2004 at the "International Pop Overthrow Festival" (IPO) in Los Angeles. All the best from Oz. Peter.

Name:
Peter Rechter/The Secrets
Date:
July 12, 2003

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G'day Mike & the Bandits, Looking forward to the release of your new album, it should be interesting hearing the numerous interpretations of your songs. We are recording at the moment and look like visiting America in 2004 to play IPO in Los Angeles. Mike McDowell of Blitz Magazine: http://hometown.aol.com/BlitzMcD/myhomepage/tunes.html has suggested we come across as the "Tol-Puddle Martyrs", my band from the 60's, as there is already a group called "The Secrets" who have been established in America since the 60's. With the "Misty Lane" release of the Martyrs songs: The Tol Puddle Martyrs / Misty Lane Release. http://crea.html.it/sito/NOWSOUND/1.htm there has been a revived interest in what the "Tol-Puddle Martyrs" did, so we could release our next album under the Tol-Puddle Martyrs. Keep well & keep those Jelly Bean Bandits albums coming. Your mate from the land of Oz, Peter.

Name:
Peter Rechter/The Secrets
Date:
July 12, 2003

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G'day Mike & the Bandits, Looking forward to the release of your new album, it should be interesting hearing the numerous interpretations of your songs. We are recording at the moment and look like visiting America in 2004 to play IPO in Los Angeles. Mike McDowell of Blitz Magazine: http://hometown.aol.com/BlitzMcD/myhomepage/tunes.html has suggested we come across as the "Tol-Puddle Martyrs", my band from the 60's, as there is already a group called "The Secrets" who have been established in America since the 60's. With the "Misty Lane" release of the Martyrs songs, there has been a revived interest in what the "Tol-Puddle Martyrs" did, so we could release our next album under the Tol-Puddle Martyrs. Keep well & keep those Jelly Bean Bandits albums coming. Your mate from the land of Oz, Peter.

Name:
Frank - HOTROD
Date:
June 16, 2003

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HOTROD was honored in being asked to provide a track for the new CD. We had a lot of fun with “Salesman” and recorded it in our friend Milt Costakis’ 3Bays Recording Studios. It was a blast to arrange and a delight to hear the band make the song coalesce. Hopefully Mike will post an MP3 for everyone involved to listen and enjoy. F

Name:
Vernon Wills
Date:
May 31, 2003

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Its been a long , long, long, time..... Hello to Mike Raab, was talking with Willie Mac from the Walkers and he had the low down on your site. That made me happy to hear so i thought maybe you might read this and blast off an update about yourself. I trust all is well, life is good here. Cheers, Vernon Wills.

Name:
Joey and Linda cuomo
 
Date:
May 14, 2003

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need location of house in East Haven,C.T.

Name:
Bobby Russell
Date:
May 12, 2003

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Hey Mike, cool site! Loved the Stewart photo.

Name:
Willie and the Walkers
Date:
April 15, 2003

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Hi to Mike. Willie says: Give me your mailing address andI'll send you a Willie and the Walkers CD. Just saw Vern the other day. He's fine. 604 931-3538

Name:
Gil Phipps
Date:
April 09, 2003

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Love the site and love the band. Glad to know your still making Bandits music.

Name:
Jim Arnott
Date:
March 29, 2003

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hello

Name:
BEYOND THE BEAT GENERATION
Date:
February 22, 2003

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Great site!! - Thanx for being available again. I just added The Jelly Bean Bandits to my radio stream!! Please click in at: http://clavicenter.challenge.nl/klemtoon/eerste.html For my picture-book I'm on the look out for unpublished photos. Can you provide some?? Keep rockin' Hans (BEYOND THE BEAT GENERATION)

Name:
Jim
Date:
January 16, 2003

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Nice site! http://www.realestatetechcoach.com/

Name:
TJ
Date:
January 04, 2003

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Hey Fred, It was to receive post card from you, and I`m glad hear you guys are doig well, Hope your holidays were blessed. your friend tj

Name:
Stephen K. Schelin
Date:
December 27, 2002

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Thank you for the post card. Wishing all of you the best of luck and a happy and healthy New Year. P.S. Hey Mr Buck, The P.B.L.L. managers and players ask me when will you come out of retirement.

Name:
Brian Jenkins (THE PSPOT)
Date:
December 14, 2002

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EXCELLENT SITE AND MUSIC! Long Live The Jelly Bean Bandits...

Name:
Scott Hendrix
Date:
December 09, 2002

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Great web site Mike!

Name:
Mike Raab
Date:
November 30, 2002

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Just to let anyone know who reads our guest book, the Bandits recently completed "If You Believe," a near-Christian rock / gospel single that features Pam and Shorty Watkins of the Radio Flyer Band on vocals in the extended closing chorus. "If You Believe" is being considered by the American Cancer Society for its national theme song. Meanwhile, the Bandits continue on work for their next CD "Second Wind" and the "Bandit Planet" compilation CD also is moving forward.Look for new "Old Gringos" Christmas cards this year.

Name:
JUDITH
Date:
November 18, 2002

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i really injoy myself with the jelly bean bandits

Name:
Gary Van Voorhis
Date:
November 18, 2002

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Hey Mike: Just visiting and found your web site--think I visited it years ago--how are you-Janet and I say Hi--hope all is well-hope your reunion is going well-got some good stuff to talk to you about but for now--Hi

Name:
ROGIER BENJAMIN
Date:
October 28, 2002

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hi, There are 10 years i listen psychedelic music. Jelly Bean Bnadits is one of my favourite group. I spend my time to discover unknow bands from the psychedelic sixties. It is an important even of my life. Now is a part of myself. Thanks you for your philosophie of existence and your lyrics and music. BEN

Name:
Joe Jordan
Date:
October 24, 2002

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Guys...it has been a long time. I'm sure Mike remembers me, but not all of you may. I was an early fan and groupie...Listening to the Mirror Music CD brought smiles, chills and incredible memories of 35 years ago. Mike, if you see this, send me a note.... Best regards, Joe Jordan (Mike's brother)

Name:
Rick West
Date:
October 14, 2002

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Hey Mike... The site looks great! I'm looking forward to hearing "Taylor's Tale". Sounds like a really cool concept. Keep me posted, buddy. Any shows in Wilmywood in the future? Rick

Name:
Russ & Kathy Leach
Date:
September 30, 2002

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Hey Mike... Great web page Thanks for keeping in touch Happy Fall......

Name:
aimee wood
Date:
September 30, 2002

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Hi, The words to 'Per Precious Dreams' are awesome!! Classic, very cool. Bests, *Aimee*

Name:
Ken Upham
Date:
September 27, 2002

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9/27/2002 Hey. You guys are "growing like Topsy". Very nice cover art for "Second Wind" ... the best yet. Fred, reach around and pat yourself on the back! (Remove wet paint brush first!) Great idea to release a collaborative "JBB" effort featuring covers by out of town talent. Russia, no less. Da! And I can only applaud your support for the American Cancer Society. Signed, Ken Upham (Nashville, somewhere in Tennessee)... played bass for River Road, one of Joe's later groups, 1976-1978

Name:
The Secrets
Date:
August 15, 2002

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Hello Mike & all the guys in "The Bandits", The Secrets are pleased to say that The Jellybean Bandits site is now linked to The Secrets site: http//:www.secretdeals.com.au All the best from the land of Oz. Peter.

Name:
Markus Ratter
Date:
July 09, 2002

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greetings from germany!!! hope you have a nice summer in N.Y. KEEP ON PLAYING!

Name:
Don Ward
Date:
July 07, 2002

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I had no idea! Too many drugs as a teenager, I guess.

Name:
Barry Petrillo
Date:
June 19, 2002

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Miguel and the boys, It's very safe to say, NEWBURGH ROCKS! Thanks for all the great tunes past, present and future. The CD's are Fab. I'm super proud to say, I know the JELLY BEAN BANDITS! (even though they are much older than I) Keep it goin' men. PS (please ad a spell checker to the site for the brain cell impaired. Or is that impared, or maybe........nevermind)

Name:
trevor Hyland
Date:
June 05, 2002

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Hi Guys, Great to catch up with you on the net. I have been giving thew Jelly bean Bandits plenty of spins and must give you a tape of some of your plays on Triple C Bendigo with Trevor Hyland. was great to catch up with you on the web - Your new cd sounds as if it would be great. Trevor Hyland 57 Putnam Ave Bendigo victoria Australia 3550

Name:
yusef
Date:
May 25, 2002

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SHOUTS OF METAL ON LINE NOW! Welcome to this WEBSITE. This project to be born like one pages personal, but due to the quantity of information that I receive day by day, has become a new WebZine. I hope to have your support, from I already thank to the banger's of the Peru and of the world, Bands, Label's, Distribuidoras, Zines, editors of webzines,etc, thank you for their constant support. " METAL FOREVER" Yusef friend http://shoutsofmetal.cjb.net/ YUSEF IVANCOVICH AV. LOS ANDES 950 LA VICTORIA - CHICLAYO PER⁄- SOUTHAMERICA

Name:
Donna Woznick Reynolds
Date:
May 01, 2002

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Joey my email address was sent incorrect and it should be xxxx. Donna

Name:
Donna Woznick Reynolds
Date:
May 01, 2002

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Hi Joey! It's been a long time my old friend, remember me your fellow classmate Donna Woznick. Get the class of 65's yearbook out and you'll remember me and the bus rides home etc. It's great to see the Jellybean Bandits are still going strong. My sister-in-law (Linda Beesmer Reynolds) who is a classmate of one of the other band members from Cornwall (having a senior moment for I can't think of his name), gave me your info on my recent visit to see her. I'm thrilled and I would love to see you and support the band. Remember the fella I went with in high school, Wayne, he was a guitar player for the Travelers and played with others through the years. Well he's my husband and has been for 35 years coming up 22 Jul 02. It's great to see you still drumming strong. I will be going on line and ordering your CD and I would love to see you and the bandits too, after all these years. What is your schedule and where will you be appearing. I have worked here at West Point for 34 years and I am (are you ready for this) the Supervisory Supply Management Officer for the Cadet Services Division. Everything those 4000 Cadets get, if it isn't food or field equipment is handled by my staff. Everything, from their jock-strap, shoes, textbooks and BDU's to their lockers, computers, and yes that long grey line that is talior made for them is under my responsiblity. I work daily with the Dean and the Commandant etc. I have one son who is graduating from college with his masters next month and working toward his doctorate in Sports Psychology. He was lucky to do his internship here at West Point, working with the cadets for Mt. St. Marys College. Well enough, but this get's you up to date on what I have been doing for the past 35 years. Wow I can't believe that!!!!!! What have you been doing since graduation other than the bandits and do you have any children? Looking forward to hearing from you Joe. Donna.

Name:
Peggy Bourne
Date:
April 07, 2002

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I am really looking forward to your concert in June! I would like to buy extra tickets--how much are they? Of course, I intend to buy the new CD but I would like to send one check. Let me know. Thanks, Peggy

Name:
Peter Rechter
Date:
March 26, 2002

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Hello Mike & all of 'The Jellybean Bandits', just writing to let you know your fab cd, "Time and Again" is being played right here in Melbourne. I just luv "Poor Precious Dreams". I luv your updated site !!!! Peter http://www.secretdeals.com.au/

Name:
mark v petersen
Date:
March 25, 2002

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I looked for your album for five years. I was very attracted to the name. I think it`s a jackpot. I'm glad you are around. I have 'TIME AND AGAIN' also as you probably know. I'm going to order your live recordings also. Were the toy guns on the album cover loaded?

Name:
psychy
Date:
February 20, 2002

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big up to the jelly bean bandits....they continue to play ...i hope i will play like us ...may the psych fuzz vibration on you souls

psychy a real fan ...

Name:
Anthony Meredith
Date:
February 15, 2002

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I have been a big fan of jelly beans for as long as I could remember all I can say is keep on doing what your doing

my favorite beans are the tropical flavors

Name:
Peter Rechter
Date:
January 24, 2002

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Hi Mike ! Cool site ! I'm looking forward to hearing 'The Jelly Bean Bandits'. I will certainly spread the word here in the land of Oz. Peter.

Name:
ashley bailey
Date:
December 26, 2001

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Great website. I just got the cd in the mail from Joe and I love it! Keep up the good work... :)

Name:
Paulette Tsingelis
Date:
December 21, 2001

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Name:
The Ancient One
Date:
November 08, 2001

Comments

great site. may your talent bring you great success. i enjoyed this page , you are quite talented. peace.

http://expage.com/oblio

Name:
Marianne Hitchcock
Date:
October 29, 2001

Comments

SOUNDS GOOD!!!!! Love the photo shot of Jack and Jonathan. didnt' know Jon could sing.

Name:
mike thombs
Date:
October 26, 2001

Comments

how can I get my hands on that good looking blonde that ya'all have displayed on your web page?? I really need her or someone like her ! ! ! ! ! !

Name:
barb
Date:
August 27, 2001

Comments

 

Name:
Lenny Frank
Date:
August 24, 2001

Comments

Was just looking at some old familiar faces. It looks like everybody had a great time and really makes me feel bad Lois and I couldn't be there. I see Mike my former drummer still looks pretty good. Again I wish you and the guys all the best with your new venture

Always your friend Lenny Frank

Name:
Mr. P-Ram
Date:
August 23, 2001

Comments

Do you guys make Black Jelly Beans? Also what happen to Smokey? I would also like to suggest a few helpful pointers. Don't ever let a drunk control the soundboard ever again, he made the seafood start to smeel good. You might sell more records by taking your picture of teh back of the cd cover. And last, dont ever..... ever....... ever name a song "Lover Wrapped in Leather" you'll have Michael Jackson showing up at you concerts! bye for now...

P.S. Did Bruce Springstein help write track 9?

Name:
Peggy Bourne
Date:
August 12, 2001

Comments

Hi Guys,

We really enjoy listening to your CD, we especially love Time and Again.

What are you up to? will you be playing in the area again? PLEASE let me know if you are, I will definately go to see you.

Can't wait for the new CD--when do expect it to be released?

Take care and keep on singing.

Peggy (Wojehowski) Bourne

Name:
John Eager
Date:
August 10, 2001

Comments

Any gigs in the Hudson Valley coming up.

Sorry we didn't make the party.

Also sorry to hear about Tim.

 

Name:
Ken Upham
Date:
August 03, 2001

Comments

I enjoy the new CD.

Didn't know much about the original group of 30 years ago.

I worked with Joe back in the "River Road" days, 1976 - 1978. By, the way, why doesn't Joe's hair turn grey like everyone else's?

Hope that your next CD gets picked up by a major label!

Name:
Lois Ryan
Date:
August 02, 2001

Comments

Okay Mike...the party was great...! I must send you a photo which is much better than the one here!! Look forward to your next release...and "party"!!! Good luck...

Name:
Kathy Schmitz
Date:
August 01, 2001

Comments

Hey "uncle" Mike! Party was great! (and loud!) sorry we had to leave early.(what? sorry can't hear out of the right ear anymore! hehehe) Glad to hear you all are working on another CD. Can't wait to hear this one (planet of the apes? not about our family i hope! just joking :) ) Seriously, you guys sounded really great. The Goodtimes were good too. (I'm sorry to hear about your friend.) Hope to see you again soon. (Grandma says you're coming up this way again soon.) Take care to all the Bandits.

Name:
Susan Baker  (Cousin Sue to Mike Raab)
Date:
July 23, 2001

Comments

Well, I finally found this web site. Pretty cool.

:)

Name:
sandro
Date:
June 27, 2001

Comments

just listened to -rare grooves- on the beastie boys online radio http://www.grandroyal.com/radio/rare/ and listened to "country woman". first contact - and it blew me off my feet. i like your sombreros guys.

Name:
Pauline Snyder
Date:
June 02, 2001

Comments

I missed the CD release party, had my tickets, but couldn't make it. I was anxious to see the old Bucaneer band.

I do want to let you all know on May 2nd I transplanted 60% of my liver at Mt. Sinai in NYC to my sister, Joann DeMichiel (another Bucaneer patron)and we are doing fine. In another 4 weeks our livers will be regenerated. Thank God for modern medical technology!!

Love the new Cd.

Pauline

Name:
Sally
Date:
May 04, 2001

Comments

Michael,

Thanks so much for the photo. Nice surprise to find it in the mailbox. I hope to have my film developed soon. When I get pictures back, I will share with Pam Brooks, Billy Palmeri, and any other rock and roller I can find.  Mike, what is the name of the other lady in the picture?

Name:
Cynthia Pickering
Date:
April 27, 2001

Comments

Hey, guys, I want to hear all about the party! I know I missed out on a lot of fun...hope it was a success, and a great time for all of you. Cynthia

Name:
SaraLee Luongo
Date:
April 26, 2001

Comments

Dear Mike and Fellow Talented Musicians: What a wonderful day it was listneing to the Jellybean Bandits and meeting their family and friends on April 22. Thank you so much for providing the opportunity to gather with others to enjoy your music once again. Mike's cousin and Joe's wife and her friends made me feel most welcome (what lovely people they are). So sorry Barbara Raab could not be there to share in the celebrating your success. That gathering of friends was a tribute to a fine bunch of gentlemen.

Name:
Sally Luongo
Date:
April 26, 2001

Comments

 

Name:
Michael Jordan
Date:
April 24, 2001

Comments

Sunday was great and your site is pretty cool

Mike I sent everything to joe, cd, poster and Picture

Name:
Bob Benedict
Date:
April 18, 2001

Comments

Hi Mike It was great hearing from you this evening. Nice to know some good old guys are still alive and well. Hope you do well in all your future endeavors. Good luck keeping the flame alive!

Bob Benedict !

Name:
Deborah DePuy
Date:
April 03, 2001

Comments

Would love to have a copy of your Time and Again. If i send for it now will it arrive with my free ticket in time for the show on April 22, 2000. Let me know. Thanks

Name:
Deborah DePuy
Date:
April 03, 2001

Comments

I heard your a great band back in your hay day of rock n roll. So I hope your the same now. How many years ago??? We'll be at your shin dig CD release party on April 22, 2001. The news was spread via a James Raab in Newburgh........ No photo or tickets but I guess I can get them at the door. Hope theres enough for the whole family.....

Name:
Michael Buck
Date:
April 01, 2001

Comments

Hey Guys....well i'll tell ya...after reading all these nice comments from your loyal fans..i better get listening to that CD!!! I'll get back to ya when i do!! Thanx brother Fred...luv ya!!

Name:
Peggy Wojehowski Bourne
Date:
March 31, 2001

Comments

Hey Fred,

Looking forward to seeing you on the 22nd. I can't wait to hear your CD--it should be great!

Peggy

Name:
mike and vickie
Date:
March 20, 2001

Comments

hi fred, the CD sounds great, the tune from time and again got stuck in my head. vickie, john and I both enjoy OLD ROCK AND ROLLERS. I like BACK IN 68 and the old stuff on the CD POOR PRECIOUS DREAMS has that real late 60's sound and SUPERHOG was a cool song the kids like the big burping sound. I told vickie that the girl on the cover was a picture of her. the CD sounds great we will see you soon and make sure that you have fun while you are doing this. all our love mike vickie john and sean

Name:
graham duryee
Date:
March 20, 2001

Comments

My Mom saves all Cornwall Locals for me and now that she is living in Holland I pick them up every week. Saw the article last evening and just logged on to check out the site.. We had a great Millenium reunion this past July 21-23 in Cornwall with CCHS classes 58-69 attending Graham

Name:
Sean Buck
Date:
March 11, 2001

Comments

Look forward to hearing the new stuff..... not long now. Im 29 and still remember hearing the old tunes when I was real young. Throughout my life these songs would resurface during memorable times and it became a familiarity to me. I'm sure the new music will be the same for me -- can't wait!

Sean Buck

Name:
Frances K. Arlotta
Date:
March 07, 2001

Comments

I am ordering pkg.1 through the mail. However, I would like to pre-order additional tickets for the concert on April 22, 2001 as well. Please inform me on how you would like me to order additional tickets as the web site doesn't have a place for additional ticket sales. Thank you.

Name:
Markus Ratter
Date:
March 06, 2001

Comments

hi guys

best regards from germany - to all of you. special grettings to the scalfaris. we hope everbody is fine.

good luck and success for your "jelly bean bandits"

the ratter-family (markus)

Name:
Gerry white-Mid-Atlantic Productions
Date:
March 04, 2001

Comments

The "JELLYBEAN BANDITS" was one of the groups representing "my era", the mid to late 60's as DJ and music director for top 40 radio stations in the Northeast. I confess, I don't recall one of your releases as being a "wax to watch". However, that was a very fast pace & exciting time when we watched the charts,took calls and requests and records like yours shaped memories of wonderful times. Can anyone these days name the "top 10" of say, March 4th, 2001 without looking it up online or in Sunday paper? I'm excited for you JELLYBEAN BANDITS..I admire your energy. Can't wait to hear the new CD and when I do hopefully all those great days of "real HIT radio" will come flying back to those of us who were there making the hits! ... And the kids are gonna love it too!!

Name:
Rich Miles
Date:
March 02, 2001

Comments

Good luck with your new cd. I'm looking forward to see you guys play in April.

Name:
Arline Vasta Kurtz
Date:
February 28, 2001

Comments

Just want to say to hi to my cousin joe. I guess all that drum practice finally paid off! Good luck with your new CD!!!!!

Arline

Hi to Robin

Name:
Sue Weiss
Date:
February 28, 2001

Comments

Hey, Joe - Thanks for your postcard! Good thing we both went to our NFA reunion last summer or I never would have made it onto your mailing list! Nor would I have ever known about the Bandits ... Congratulations on your new CD! "And the beat goes on . . ."

Name:
Tom Knieser
Date:
February 23, 2001

Comments

Hi Mike:

We saw an ad with your name on it at Sea Food City. Glad to see you guys are alive and singing again. Good Luck.

Tom Knieser

Name:
linda besemer reynolds
Date:
February 23, 2001

Comments

hi mike i got your postcards and am so glad you and the bandits are going strong again. i do not have a computer yet so i am using my son's. george and i are retiring to this florida address on march 1. really looking forward to that! maybe i will get with the program and get a computer. good luck with the new cd. love, linda

Name:
Diana Raab Valentine
Date:
February 21, 2001

Comments

To Mike: Hey Mike. It was good talking to you the other night. I just saw Joe on Valentine's Day at the mall. Crazy as hell. Looking forward to seeing you guys in April......Love, Diane P.S. - I love "Matlock"

Name:
Theresa LaGoy
Date:
February 20, 2001

Comments

See you on April 22nd!

Name:
Gary Pig Gold
Date:
February 17, 2001

Comments

If your new music is ANYWHERE near as coooool as your Christmas cards, then... I'm IN !!!!

Can't wait, GPG

Name:
J.K. Loftin
Date:
February 15, 2001

Comments

 

Name:
Barbara Jagusch
Date:
February 14, 2001

Comments

Your Back! Old Rock & Rollers just never die! Nice website, Cuz! Looking forward to seeing everyone in April. Should be a real blast to the past. We will be there with the loudest and most obnoxious group as usual! Much luck and continued success on the new CD!!!!

Name:
Barbara Jagusch
Date:
February 14, 2001

Comments

Your Back and great to see it, old rock & rollers just never die. Nice website! Cuz! Can't wait to see everyone in April. Should be a real blast to the past. I will be with the loudest and most obnoxious group there as usual! Much luck and continued success on the new CD!!!!

Name:
kevin hunt
Date:
February 13, 2001

Comments

its obvious that one member of the band dyes his hair. Joe what happened to the natural look? i need 10 tickets for the show in april. Ill scour all the nursing homes for people our age. I look foreward to seeing all of you again. its about time. you guys are almost as good as the girls in the parking lot of the church up the street from high y in newburgh. good to see you back

Name:
Joel Conley
Date:
February 09, 2001

Comments

Hey Guys, Glad to hear from ya'll.Brought back some good memories of the Reef and the Winds. Unable to make release party in N.Y. but might possibly do a N.C. trip...Send details. Also, send info if you have cassettes. Ya'll are looking good!! bet you sound just as good!!

Name:
Brian Grzybek
Date:
February 08, 2001

Comments

 

Name:
Richard Meyerson
Date:
February 06, 2001

Comments

Mike, Dude.... Ohmigod! It's been like, forever! I'm so stoked to hear from ya! E-mail me and let's catch up on the past 40 or so years.... Your old buddy, Dick Meyerson (Cornwall Central '60)

Name:
Lenny Frank
Date:
February 05, 2001

Comments

Mike, I was proud to be one of the first to hear your new CD Its sounds great, and it's good to know they dont bury old Rock and Rollers once they get past their 30's. It's a great effort and my congradulations to you and the guys. Sincerely Lenny Frank

Name:
Pamela Watkins
Date:
February 04, 2001

Comments

looking forward to hearing the CD

Name:
Frank Raab
Date:
February 04, 2001

Comments

As they say, the check is in the mail. Can't make the show regretably, but look forward to seeing your poster. Still look for the first album when flea marketing. Don't have any other sources, do you? Good Luck. Stay in touch Cuz!

Name:
Lois Taylor Ryan
Date:
February 03, 2001

Comments

Hey there Mike!! It's been a long time..missed you at the class reunion! Be assured I will be "front row center" in April....looking forward to it. Good luck and much success to all of you.

Name:
mike & vickie dematteis
Date:
February 02, 2001

Comments

hi fred, the web site looks great we will be at your concert. vickie will be the one screaming the loudest. continued success all our love mike and vickie

Name:
JOHN CANNON
Date:
February 02, 2001

Comments

Okay, what did you do with all those jellybeans anyway?

Good to see you guys back, keep it happening!

Name:
Wolfgang Reitter
Date:
February 02, 2001

Comments

hey, bandits, great site you set up, and i am very proud to be appearing on it. just to say it to everyone reading this guestbook: the JBB•s album is one of the most charming and interesting albums of the 60s, and it features all original songs, that are powerful and highly creative. and i think that their tune "neon river" stands as an all-time classic right beside well-known hits such as "paint it black" or some songs by the doors ..... no, to me it•s much more exciting. and all the other pieces - simply check it out, if you•re into 60s rock music, and like to stroll off broadway, you will love it!!! good luck for the new album, guys, too bad i can•t make it for the launch party, but i•ll be with you, mentally :-)

Name:
Maria Beauchemin
Date:
February 02, 2001

Comments

I've already signed this guest book, but I can't help but sign it again. I just can't wait till your new CD is released!

p.s. If I buy a CD, I would prefer a photo of Steven Tyler (nude) if possible.......

Name:
Mary (Buck)Merkle
Date:
February 01, 2001

Comments

Hi Guys, The CD cover is beautiful. Heather was impressed Fred. Good web-site. I can't wait to see the show! Is this a 21yr+ crowd only? My 15yr old Heather has interest in seeing her Uncle on stage. I am going to send a cd down to Derek at college and try to get a reaction from the freshmen age group. It will be interesting to hear their thoughts. Glad to see this is really happening for you! See U 4/23

Name:
Annette Warner
Date:
February 01, 2001

Comments

I'm speechless! Love you guys and can't wait to hear the CD. Annette

Name:
Lesa Taylor
Date:
February 01, 2001

Comments

I sent for a copy of the new CD. Cannot wait to hear it.. Hope all is going well for the Jelly Bean Bandits.. You guys are awesome!

Name:
Terrie Romano
Date:
1/30/01

Comments

Nice web site Mike. You ought to throw in one of your songs, or a piece of a song, for people like me who haven't heard your music. You do know that we have a music reviewer here at the paper, don't you? And when you're ready don't forget about that press kit. It was really nice meeting you today Mike and I'm glad I was finally able to get onto your site. I like the scrapbook photos. Needs more!

Terrie Romano Currents Wilmington Star News

Name:
Michelle Marie
Date:
1/27/01

Comments

Dad, I am glad you are doing so well with the jelly Bean bandits. i was surprised to find out after hearing your CD that the music was not old, rather pleasurable listening. Everybody should get a copy of this great music before it is too late or they will be sold out.

Name:
LUCKY LUONGO
Date:
1/17/01

Comments

I remember the good ole days in Poughkeepsie, NY. Sally and I enjoyed your visits in our home. Yes, the food and drinks were great. We Love you guys!!

Name:
River Cabbage & Rainbow
Date:
1/15/01

Comments

Best of Luck from Neptune's Buffalo! River Cabbage & Rainbow

Name:
Amanda Hunt-Demshick
Date:
1/6/01

Comments

Hey (uncle) Joe. Just thought I would check out the website which by the way is fantastic. I wish you and your bandmates good fortune and success. See you soon. :)

Name:
George Kane
Date:
1/1/01

Comments

Glad to hear you're having a reunion but I'm sorry I won't be in NY until Aug 2001. Let me know if you will be playing any dates in Aug and I'll see ya. I used to see you guys at the Tradewinds all the time and Fred went to CCHS with me. Fred and I were good friends with Walter Merrill. I'd like to get a copy of your CD release when it available now that I have a record store- a real vinyl record and poster shop.

Name:
Charlie Watkins
Date:
12/21/00

Comments

Fred, I was pleasantly surprised to receive the Bandits post card. It's been a long time since the Trade Winds gigs. We sure had some great times back then. I haven't played the tenor sax in twenty years but still remember playing all those little gin mills. I used to see Mike Raab a few times thru the years, last time I saw him he was doing a gig at the Spruce Lodge and called me on stage to play the cow bell, so much for my musical talent. Ask Joe if he remembers playing for Ortone's New Windsor Town Band in the early days with Tommy Ciffarelli and myself (Ha Ha). It's great to hear from you guys and I wish you the best with your new CD. Try to let me know when and where you'll be in Newburgh in April I'd like to see you guys. Wishing you all a Merry Xmas and a Happy Successful New Year! Best Always, Charlie Watkins

Name:
angela from cuomo's
Date:
12/20/00

Comments

dear fred, i always knew you were an old hippie! i would love to hear your bands sound and style. i remember the trade winds but was too young to enter the place o.k. my favorite contractor do i get a copy of your c.d.? by the way you are right about ones own free will. thank you.talk to you soon, my best wishes to all of you.angie

Name:
Wendy and Dennis Leccese
Date:
12/20/00

Comments

Hi, Fred, Great to hear from you and glad you're continuing your journey. We are still getting compliments on the work you did in our place! Look forward to buying your CD. Take care, Wendy

Name:
jim bruyn
Date:
12/17/00

Comments

mike how are you?good to hear from you,trade winds,that brings back many memories.best of luck on your new cd. by the way who were those old guys on the christmas card? looking foward to seeine you in the spring. by the way i have one of your orignal albums. jim.

Name:
Chris Scharf
Date:
12/15/00

Comments

Hey, I'd like to hear some JB Bandits stuff. 60's punk fuzz sounds good. Mike Raab turned me on to the band and this site. Let me know when the anthology is out. I wanna hear it! Thanks Mike.

Name:
Stefano Magni
Date:
11/9/00

Comments

The Jelly Bean Bandits lp is one of my alltime fave albums!! Poor precious dreams is one of the best 60's songs!!! I'm looking forward to a remastered legitimated cd reissue!!

Name:
Virginia Wong
Date:
9/29/00

Comments

Anyway how do I get hold of your album? Hope to hear your new album soon. Good luck to you guys.

Name:
Brian
Date:
9/19/00

Comments

Great site! The J.B.B. LP is a killer 60's treasure. It is a must for any true 60's garage or psychhead.

Name:
Kim Rader
Date:
9/16/00

Comments

I must say i am looking forward to hearing your first CD Jelly Bean Bandits! Great Looking Web Site! :>)And that drummer Jaz! Your such a great Guy!! I wish you all the best of Luck!

Name:
Mike Palladino
Date:
9/11/00

Comments

Thanx for taking the time to keep us all in touch! Hi Mike! Hi Lenny! miss ya' buddy! Mike (Lenny's drummer 1970-1980)

Name:
Mike Palladino
Date:
9/11/00

Comments

Thanx for taking the time to keep us all in touch! Hi Mike! Hi Lenny! miss ya' buddy! Mike (Lenny's drummer 1970-1980)

Name:
Steve Stone
Date:
9/7/00

Comments

Hey at last! You guys have been 1 of my favorite bands since I was a kid, I'm 36 now, and must say that your influence upon me, has been tremendous! I did a cover of "Poor Precious Dreams" years ago bouncing tracks on tape decks! Which I would like to present in its poor lo-fidelity to you now that you guys are so popular! On eBay, I did a search for JBB & saw an album go for $140! I'm not selling mine! Anyway I pursued my dream & went on to work w/ Joey Ramone of the famous Ramones via The Independents, a horror-ska ensemble that my friends here in SC put together! Now, I have been focusing on recording w/The Significant Others + you should get on mp3.com & have some links! I am really happyabout your new album,a dream come true for me as well! Steve Stone

www.mp3.com/significantothers/

www.mp3.com/scrubbies/

Name:
HAROLD STUD RAINEY
Date:
8/16/00

Comments

I FINALLY FIGURED OUT HOW TO USE THE INTERNET. AS AN ORGINAL BANDIT FAN I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEW CD. AS MY EX KEPT MY ALBUM .BOY YOU GUYS ARE GETTING OLD EXCEPT FOR JOE, GRECIAN FORMULA? HA HA SO COME WITH ME MY LITTLE CHICKADEE AND TIP TOE THRU THE TULIPS AND OTHER SORT OF VEGETATION

Name:
Liz Neely
Date:
7/26/00

Comments

Helllloooo Mike...

Thanks for those glowing words about the mag...I like what you guys have got going...still!! Congratulations! Put me on the list for your new c.d. and know that I WILL be in Wilmington one day. Is that you on the far right? You guys are lookin' good. A side note - did you notice that's Sheri of the Bob & Sheri Show on our cover. They're in 55 markets across country...maybe we can get an interview for The Jelly Bean Bandits!!! Keep on rockin' Liz

Name:
Sean Buck
Date:
7/1/00

Comments

 

Name:
bill makarewicz
Date:
6/10/00

Comments

fred call your sister tami. she has a gift for you.

 

Name:
Annette Warner
Date:
6/10/00

Comments

Which one is Mike Raab?

Name:
John(Britan)Babb
Date:
6/7/00

Comments

Nice site. Keep up the good work. Looking foward to hearing some new BANDITS sounds.

Name:
Cynthia Pickering
Date:
6/2/00

Comments

TRADEWINDS brings back so many memories(yes, I somehow can remember a lot of the good times. I've always loved Mike.....now I am searching for your first album and looking forward to your new release.

Name:
Dick Stewart - Lance Records
Date:
5/18/00

Comments

Best of luck. Making comebacks from the '60s is something we have in common. I enjoyed Mike Dugo's article in "The Lance Monthly" about your reformation.

Name:
Frank Pietrzak
Date:
5/14/00

Comments

Hi everyone, It's the ole "BIG BOSS MAN" here from the TRADE WINDS in New Windsor, New York.

Just had a wonderful mini reunion with Mike Raab over the weekend, and we reminisced at lenght about some great memories we had while working together at the Trade Winds back in the late 60's. I told Mike that the years have been good to him as he had gotten better looking in the years that passed. He now has that distinguished look about him, and anyone who has ever met him will be happy to know that he still retains his quick wit and exuberance.

It's great to hear that the guys are doing well and are getting together from time to time to give us some more great sounds. I hope to dig out some old photos to send to you fella's, as soon as I can get to the bottom of the pile.

Goodbye for now, and my best wishes to you all. Regards, Frank

Name:
Tommy Robbins
Date:
5/12/00

Comments

I'm glad to finally know someone famous, like Mike Raab, I,m going to search for the album , best of luck to all the Bandits, maybe you can perform at my 4th of july festival. senior' Tommy Robbins.

Name:
Alex MIller
Date:
4/28/00

Comments

Damn, that Mike was a handsome dude in 1967... what happened? Too many Kamikazees?

I love the Billboard review... didn't know ANYONE who be criticized for bad stereo!

love, Alex miller Hudson Valley

Name:
Kathy Schmitz
Date:
4/22/00

Comments

Hi Cousin! Webpage looks great! Wish I had kept Mom's album in better shape but what did I know as a teen? Congrats on "being discovered" !

Name:
Mike Stax
Date:
4/21/00

Comments

Hi Mike & the other Bandits, It's great you're getting some credit three decades later for the great music you made back in the '60s. The Jelly Bean Bandits album is a long-time fave of mine and it deserves much more recognition. I look forward to hearing your new stuff. Stay cool, Mike Stax

Name:
Mike Stax
Date:
4/21/00

Comments

Hi Mike & the other Bandits, It's great you're getting some credit three decades later for the great music you made back in the '60s. The Jelly Bean Bandits album is a long-time fave of mine and it deserves much more recognition. I look forward to hearing your new stuff. Stay cool, Mike Stax

Name:
Pauline Snyder
Date:
4/21/00

Comments

Yes, I was another one of the fans who went to the Bucaneer in '67' to check out the Jelly Bean Bandits. Everyone would start out at Don & Bill's Charter Oaks on Parker Ave. in Poughkeepsie and head out 44. Boy those days were great.

Name:
Peggy Phipps
Date:
4/16/00

Comments

Good Luck...

Peggy

Name:
Lesa Taylor
Date:
4/16/00

Comments

I wish you all the luck in the world. Mike we will see you soon.

Lesa

Name:
Mary Bradley
Date:
4/15/00

Comments

I am a fan of Mike Raab. He is a great man and a good friend. Haven't heard the "Trade Winds" in years. Never been there but always heard much about it way back when. Lots of luck to you all. You have my support.

Name:
Faith-Ann
Date:
4/8/00

Comments

The Bandits have made it back with music that I enjoy to listen to. The words and the beats move you. I'm glad the Jellybean Bandits are alive again!

Name:
Marc Raab
Date:
4/7/00

Comments

Your site was forwarded to me by my dad, Frank Raab. I have heard about you guys since I was knee-high to a grasshopper (possibly for obvious reasons), but never heard the album. Now that you're recording a new one, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on it. Please let me know when it is released, I want it.

Sincerely, m

Name:
Mary (Buck)Merkle
Date:
4/5/00

Comments

Hi Guys, The memories of you all practicing go way back. It was an exciting time. Any way, the best to you in your renewed adventure. This sounds crazy but did'nt you have a song something about creamy and crunchy peanutbutter? How do you get a copy of the first album? I will have to look for your new work. Fred drop me a line. Mary

Name:
Marianne & David Hitchcock
Date:
4/4/00

Comments

I hope you all do well. and your website is very good..

Name:
Suzie
Date:
4/4/00

Comments

Heard your new stuff and think it's GREAT!

Name:
Robert R baker
Date:
4/3/00

Comments

Good luck on the new album. Maybe this time I will buy one.

Name:
Lori Guillon
Date:
4/2/00

Comments

Way to go Bandits! I wish you mega success in your recording ~ and to Mike Raab, hey.. you were ALWAYS a star in my book! (Now, when you're rich and famous, you HAVE to remember me, after that remark! haha) Here's toast to you!!

Name:
Frank Raab
Date:
4/2/00

Comments

Unfortunately, I missed the first album but I want you to know that I look for a copy whenever I visit flea markets, etc. Keep in touch, Mike.

Name:
robin scalfari
Date:
3/31/00

Comments

i love all of you's but that drummer just makes me WILD. had a picture of your mom and dad enlarged a little and will be sending that to you soon. hi to barbara...

Name:
Lenny Frank Ciaccio
Date:
3/31/00

Comments

Who let these guys out of the nursing home?

Name:
Mike Dugo
Date:
3/31/00

Comments

Great web site....I'm looking forward to all the new Bandit projects, particularly the Anthology CD. Best of luck to the band...it's great to know that the new millenium will include the Jelly Bean Bandits!

Name:
Kate (Gypsymusic)
Date:
3/30/00

Comments

This a great site for the fans of PsycheRock. I loved it!! I will post the address at the Band Of Gypsies Message Board, and will provide a link from the Gypsymusic Website! Great Job, guys!

Name:
Maria Beauchemin
Date:
3/30/00

Comments

How could I get my hands on a copy of your first album,I really would love to own one!