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Chris Walthy

January 4, 2012

Love the tunes, The recordings are great and the assistant engineer shot with your son is absolutely AWESOME!!!!You guys have fun!! Its great!

Scott Greene

November 22, 2011

Can't wait to see you folks in Phoenicia.

georgia braun

September 28, 2011

your music is better than rescue remedy!! my daughter, husband and i saw you at uncommon ground in chicago. very impressed- loved it! waltz of the chickadee is chill and paint music for me now. who did the art on the cover? i need to look into more of your music. would love to see local bookstore, the magic tree, carry your cd's. wish i could hire you to play at pleasant home, where i run programs sometimes. it's prairie style mansion that is acoustically perfect. but a NFP..and barely staying open. i am adding you to our wish list..keep on! you are great! and i love that you love and appreciate your son so and include him in your music as life goes on.

Deedee Burnside

August 28, 2011

I love you, Mike & Ruthy!!!

Neal & Mari-Anne Baumann

August 26, 2011

Enjoyed your show in Bend, OR. Glad our paths crossed while we were on vacation. Looking forward to seeing you in the Hudson Valley.

P. V. Shaver

August 8, 2011

Thank you for playing Pickathon! Y'all were a most welcome discovery and I hope your son sits in for an encore NEXT year!!!

Doug and Sandy

August 3, 2011

Came down from Rochester to meet "our" 23yr old Kingston "Baby" and see last Fridays show.
Blown away, what a fantastic show, it went by so quick.
Thank you so much and we hope you make it up our way some time.
Our best to you.

Doug and Tina Hackney

July 3, 2011

Hey Guys,
We are fans from the Stone Church in Newmarket. Rock that Babe and Million to One are constants on our Home and Car playlist. We NEVER get sick of ANY of the songs...all classics to us. Sooooo... when do you think you'll be hiting the Seacoast area again? lease let us know. Hope the family is well and have fun in Oregon. My kids just came back from there yesterday and loved it. Home of the Perfect Pinot.

Ray Beckerman

June 20, 2011

Got to hear Ruthy sing "I'm so lonesome I could cry" during the Jay Ungar & Molly Mason gig on Saturday at the Clearwater Festival.

I was, and am, in awe.

Christine Broider

May 10, 2011

Saw you at the NSFF, you sound beautiful!

Krsita McGruder

April 29, 2011

please add me to your show lig

Caroline

April 25, 2011

You guys were great at Old Town! You bring an endearing and inspiring combination of love and wit where ever you go.

Leesa And Bruce

April 24, 2011

We loved your show last night at the Old Town School.
Your music is so moving. We can't wait to see you again. Please let us know when you play near Woodstock, IL

Kathleen Kitch

April 24, 2011

I saw you in Lafayette, I was part of Maya's entourage, up front... friends of Richard and Meredith and long time FOB. I so enjoyed your set and watching little Will...the evening was memorable..I'm so happy to be able to hear more...I loved seeing the Mammals and then Sometimes Why..hope you can come back as the main act.. Thanks, Kathleen

Roshan

April 23, 2011

Went to the concert in Lafayette last night for Crooked Still...didn't even know who you guys were, but what a performance it was! I absolutely loved your music and how you guys interacted personally with the audience. Oh, and your son is ADORABLE!

Rick Cook

April 22, 2011

I went to see Crooked Still last night and there you were. I could have left before they came on and I would have been satisfied and tickled too. Loved your interaction with the audience, your warmth and honesty shines through your music. I wish you strength and happiness.

Scott

January 28, 2011

Hi Mike and Ruthy (Will too!) Glad to see you are out touring and makin that money.

Do you have any dates planned for close to home.

Thanks for doing what you do. You and your music bring joy, happiness and peace to more hearts than you know.

All the best

B. Day

January 28, 2011

Sorry to discover we will not see you at Suwannee Springfest this year. You will be missed. Your slowed-down version of Winder Slide weaves one of the best space-jams found in traditional music.

Jim B

December 17, 2010

It's 2:30 AM and I'm watching a local access cable showing of your Takoma Park, MD concert for the second time. Can't turn it off. Glad to see you can make a living playing your music, but what a tour schedule! Love the photo gallery.

Doyen Keaton

November 15, 2010

Enjoying the music, very nice great production... Thank You for music that is a joy. AudioHipster Approved Doyen

Bill Emigh

November 10, 2010

Listening to DST. Was hearing End of Time for the first time(loved it)- Had bought a song or two of the Mammals from Itunes in the past. Being that I live in the Hud. Valley- hope to see you live soon. (can't make Hudson that night)all the best ,A Fan named Bill

Mike and Arlene Elliott

November 4, 2010

Loved every set at Magfest last Month. You guys were one of our top two new to us performers. We will watch for you coming back to the South again. Thanks for your great music.

Emily Lynn

October 27, 2010

Loved you guys at MagFest- thanks for being there! Our 4 month old daughter was with us at her first MagFest/first camping trip/first music festival this year. She loves the banjo and Ruthie's voice - she thinks Will is cute but isn't allowed to date until she's 25. :)

John Powers

October 17, 2010

I just heard you on WFUV. Where can I see your new "action" music video?

Bruce Boller

October 16, 2010

A local DJ introduced your music on his show, I only heard half a song, but luckily you were playing at a local club the next night and I had to go. Awesome music, harmonies, song writing, and just a genuine wonderful musical duo and couple, of course can't forget Willy :) I wish you luck and will push your music. My favorite that needs to be played by radio stations across the country because it will be a hit, "Goodbye" . Can't wait to see you guys back to Norfolk, Va. Bruce B.

Nate Stottrup

September 14, 2010

I haven't seen you both for a long time. I first was introduced to your music in Fargo ND, when you were the Mammals. Now I am in Seattle, WA. Saw you maybe two or there years ago here. I updated my info and then I was thinking I should check out your site. Very nice. I like what I am hearing. Take care. And when you make it out to Seattle I will be there.

Diane Sanabria

September 4, 2010

Holy Sampson and Delilah! Finally, a haircut for Mikey!
You two sweethearts of mine just keep getting more better.
I love you.
Diane Maria Banjaria

Naomi Merenda

August 13, 2010

I just stumbled across you guys because of your sensational surname :) but I love what I'm hearing!! You guys are beautiful! thank you for making great music

Jenna Ecklund

July 22, 2010

Dear Mike and Ruthy,

I've never heard of you before yesterday, when I stumbled upon a YouTube video of you performing 'Dust Bowl Blues'. I thought that was pretty cool so I looked you up again today and watched 'Something's got a hold on me'. You completely blew me away! Please, please come to Minnesota.

Richard Durgin

July 22, 2010

saw you and your family at the chocolate church in Bath, Me,. love your style of music

Pamela Todd

July 4, 2010

Hey ya'll. We saw you play @ Magfest last year and bought a cd. We enjoy it often and so do our kids (who sing your lyrics while playing legos regularly :) We look forward to seeing you this year at Magfest and are bringing the boys along too.
Pam Todd and the Todd Pod :)

Michael Merenda

March 29, 2010

Hi Mike and Ruthy, my name really is Mike Merenda too! My best friend told me about Ya'll, you were playing a music festivities with the gourds in north Fla few months back....wasn't able to make it, but wanted to get your autographs and maybe a picture,
Its really cool to know I have a namesake out there with a great gig! Ya'll seem like really great folks! Love your music and hope to catch one of your shows one day, take care , peace @ godbless ~
Michael Merenda, Old Town Florida

Diana Hergert

March 28, 2010

Your music at Redlands, ESRI, was unforgettable! It made our day/week/month!! We thoroughly enjoyed it, it was a special pleasure to meet you, and thank you for taking the time to chat afterwards. Wishing you safe travels home. Hope you can come to CA again sometime.

Herman Tempelman

March 25, 2010

Hi M&R
Looking forward to your TasteBudds shows in April.

Kick it up a bit so Bard students get their noses out of
their lap tops! (No lap tops in your time Ruthie, right?
(also no Taste Budds :-( )
Oh, kicking it up will also help keep us awake, seniors
like to nap after lunch. :-)
H&J

Alina Smith

March 22, 2010

Hello!
I hope you read this, because I wanted to let you know about my last morning in Point Reyes. My partner and I spent a few days with my cousin Josh and his wife Irena, it was only a week ago. Can I explain to you the warmth of the sun on the denim on my knees and of the floorboards of their porch as we sat there in the sun in the morning? The close silence between us as we watched hawks and bumblebees and such vegetation as I have never seen before? I don't know if I can. But I can try, and I can tell you that The Honeymoon Agenda was rolling out of their open door, out onto the porch where it thrilled me, thrilled me! They gave me two of your cd's, saying that they had promised to pass them on to someone who would appreciate them, and I wanted to let you know of my appreciation.
Thanks!
Love,
Alina

Stu

January 14, 2010

Your website looks and sounds absolutely great . Hope to see you at Rockwood on the 25th.

jon luke

November 29, 2009

...just walked out from your show at the Westcott Theater... I really enjoyed your performance and hope to see you again. next time I'll bring friends!

Jim

November 29, 2009

Saw you last nite at the ninth ward...Wonderful music!! I was touched by your lyrics and the music that surrounded them. That was a magical nite of music!!!
Peace and Love.........Jim

George brown

November 14, 2009

Saw you two and mammals in Asheville nc around 2004? A delight. Just sat through evolver and that cd is wearing well. Keep well and keep playing!

Jack Zucchini

November 13, 2009

Hi Mike, Ruthy and Will...Very much enjoyed our night together at The Linda with Dancing On The Air...I really like you guys as people and of course as musicians....your music truely comes from the heart and I love it, love it , love it....the two of you have a sound that I haven't heard and find extremely inspiring...Hope our paths cross often in the future. Peace to you all and know that your music is seriously rockin'...you moved me like I haven't been moved in a long time...goose bumps and hair raising stuff...I'm glad to know you and proud to say I've shared a stage with you...And Will you play a mean tamburine little brother!
Peace to you...Jack Zucchini

John Cooper

October 31, 2009

Wonderful house show on porch at Gina's and Louis'. Thanks for it. Not all great songwriters are surly.

Taneshia A.

October 27, 2009

It was great meeting you three! We had a great time (at Vern's) and so glad Tori go to play. Your music is AMAZiNG!

Joy

October 22, 2009

Wow! I was totally blown away by your music. You guys are so talented and gave us a great show in PC, FL. Enjoying my CDs and excited to share them with friends. Thanks much.

Jay Crowell

October 18, 2009

Had a great time in Locust Grove with you all and look forward to our paths crossing again. Take care and be safe!

Alexis Gault

October 12, 2009

you two are TOO cute in the get away photo! Love it! So great meeting you three and I look forward to listening to my cd while sewing for LEAF. We'll get you back to NC for more stops next time!
Alexis

Dave and Dianne

October 11, 2009

Can't wait to see you in Columbia on 12 Oct. !

Felix

October 3, 2009

Hey,
I had such on amazing time listening to guys last week.
I am still haunted by your version of "Something's got a hold on me"...
Just beautiful music and genuine heart.
thank you
looking forward to watch you perform when you come to Brooklyn on the 10th of Nov. - ( telling all my friends)
big hug

felix

Tania

September 5, 2009

I miss you guys!
Love you lots!

karen patton

August 30, 2009

i just saw you at Lakeside and was blown away. the song Lovers Waltz is just the most beautiful song i've ever heard. where can I hear it again? Is it on a cd any where? thanks...keep up the good work. cute baby....

Rob

August 6, 2009

Hey guys, Just wanted to say that I really enjoyed the show at the Maverick. Hearing non electric pure music was a treat. It was like sitting around the campfire with close freinds.See you again soon.

Mike & Ruthie

August 4, 2009

Hey there -

Mike & Ruthie here. No idea how we got on your mailing list, but finally got around to checking your website out. I, Ruthie, grew up in upstate NY and spent my summers working in Lake George. We have a 2 year old son. And, we really like your music. If you ever get to LA, look us up! We will come see your show - Mike & Ruthie

Kate Alfaro (Trechter)

July 29, 2009

Hi Ruthy! I really like the Chickadee CD. I just found out that your coming to Shakori! I worked there last spring and really want to go back. Hope to see you at Grassroots in Trumansburg! I will try to come to Aurora to hear you guys and say hi. - Peace

Joyce

July 8, 2009

I love the Clearwater pictures with your lil boy! I have a son close in age to yours (b'day 4/7) -- aren't they growing so fast! Love you folks and the music you play! Haven't seen ya since the Mammals played RPI in Troy unless maybe a Dancing on the Air was since then. Hope to see ya again sometime soon.

Joyce
Albany NY

Nancy and Bill from Poughkeepsie

July 8, 2009

Can't wait to see you all at Deertrees on Saturday! It is special theatre and the acoustics are incredible!

Sierra

June 24, 2009

We had so much fun seeing you at Carver Hill Gallery in Rockport. Emma had a great time dancing and meeting Will, who was such a cutie. We'd love to have a house party if you're looking to fill any time in Midcoast Maine again.

Patti

June 22, 2009

I had never heard of either of you until hearing you this past weekend at Clearwater. What an amazing show! I really enjoy seeing you all and I look forward to catching you at Cafe Lena in Saratoga. Peace!

Debbi

June 18, 2009

Hi. I'm your Wdstk/NYC fan. Would love to know when you're playing in the area again.

Best,
Debbi

Mike Sr.

June 18, 2009

I really like your new site, but what happen to the MGB photo with you guys? Love you guys.