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What's great about the the web is the opportunity to share thoughts and passions
with others. But we also like to hear what others think, as well as exchange ideas.
Let us know what you
think! Please click on the above link to sign our guestbook. Make requests, tell us what you thought of a show,
let us know if this site is cool or sucks . . . ask us out . . or whatever.
Also on this page, we'll share some of the comments we've received via e-mail.
In some cases, we may also respond to the comments. Be sure to e-mail us from the Contact Us page, we're all
about hearing from you. Thanks!
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Recieved March 3, 2006 from Amanda Redding:
Hello TCB,
Hi my name is Amanda, just another crazy fan of you guys and I was on your website and read that you have a
demo cd and I would love to know how to get one from you guys. I would love to drive to work everyday and listen you
to guys sing. There is a big group of us that really love you guys and really try not to miss a show in Fremont and
the wonderful Franky and Olys!!! I would love any information on how to get a demo cd. Thanks for all the good
times that my friends and I have had listening to you play.
Amanda Redding
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Thanks for your message Amanda - we're flattered!! Franky & Oly's kicks a**, it's a great
bar, the people and staff there are great and we always have a good time playing there. We'll get you a copy of
our demo ASAP - thanks again for the message. See you soon!!
TCB
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Recieved April 1st 2005 from Kim Rimington:
Hey! A group of friends and myself saw you play at T. Henry's last Saturday. You guys are awesome, especially
when you get the cowboy hat goin'. Anyways, we were wondering if you had a web site for future shows. It was not
on your business card you gave us... Anyways, thanks.
Kim Rimington
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Hey Kim,
Thanks again for the great review. We always love to hear from fans and people who enjoy what we do.
I was happy to get you the website and can't wait to see you at another show. Make sure you come up to us and mention
who you are at the next show. Thanks again
TCB ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Recieved Jan. 14th 2005 from James Tews:
Brother Tom,
As I was perusing through your email, I became
completely
astounded. Do you recall the days of MMC
and early Omaha while in law school when your gigs
consisted mostly of
smaller parties & maybe the
BlueJay? Study the list of places at which you are
playing now.... Embassy
Suites, T-Henry's,
Cheeseburger in Paradise, the Prestige.... You &
Colin have really done well;
you've become one of the
bigger names in the largest city of Nebraska.
Congratulations.
James
P.S.
please don't forget us commoners; I'll gladly
accept the scrapp phone numbers of the bitties in
which you have no interest!
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Mr. Tews- Thank you for the vote of confidence. We are really enjoying
what we are doing. I'm glad to hear that kind of response from good freinds like yourself. I'm glad you are still
around to enjoy what we do with us. This just means that you will be there if and when anything else arises. Thank
you again and we'll get those phone numbers to you when we are finished. Thanks again man.
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Received from Jacalyn Kay Siegele (7/18/04):
Dear Tom & Collin -- Last week
a friend of mine sent me an email inviting me to the Blues Mechanics show for which you guys were opening for. We didn't
find out about it until the last mintute and wasn't really sure that we were going to go. But, I love acoustic so I
thought what the hell. Give them a shot. So, I called up my girlfriend and thought of a night out with out the
husband. Now, don't get me wrong I love him to death but, girl's just got to be girls. Ever since I got home last
night I haven't been able to stop talking about the show and how fabulous it was. I think I've made over half a dozen
phone calls this morning to let others know about your website and to start checking for your show dates. You guys are
absolutely wonderful and the way Collin bounces on stage when he sings is great. I wish I would have seen you two prior
to this but, I'm just thankful that I am able to now. You guys are great and hot of course and the two of you have such
a great stage presence with one another. You two will really wind up going somewhere. Thanks once again for such
a wonderful time last night. I've seen a few bands start out in Omaha and make it big but, the TomCollins Band is PHENOMENAL
by far. -- Jacalyn Kay Siegele
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Wow Jacalyn - thanks very much for the high praise!! Not sure if we're
worth it, but that's awesome that you had such a good time and we definitely appreciate you letting us know. We also
appreciate you letting your friends know! The most rewarding thing about playing is watching you guys and hearing from
you that you have a great time and enjoy yourselves as much as we do - that's what it's all about. Thanks again for
the props, and we can't wait to see you again at another show. Take care!
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Recieved from Dani (6/28/04):
Hey Colin-Just wanted to say congrats on another awesome show at Beer City, I was
ready to go out and party with you guys Saturday night, but by the time we got the bar cleaned up i was wore out, but you
have to keep me posted on when you guys are playing next, cause i can't wait to see you guys
again. Also you guys should
stop up at beer city on a wed or friday night when they have karaoke so we can all hang out. Again awesome job saturday, and
we'll keep in touch.
Dani
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Hey Dani, thank you for all of the great feedback. We welcome anytime
that we are able to play at Beer City. Whether it be Omaha, or Iowa. We'll keep you posted on shows, you keep
us posted on your trip. Thanks again!
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Recieved from Mindy Steichen (6/22/04):
Hey guys - As a co-#1 fan/part-time booking agent (ha!) I have a request.
After much deliberation, I have figured out that the Springsteen song I would like
you two to work on for future shows is "Dancing in the Dark." I have even attached the guitar tabs so you can start practicing!
I think it is a good choice because people know it, but it wasn't quite so over-played like some of his other commercial hits.
Also, the album version featured a somewhat dated synthesizer as the lead instrument in the song, but now when Springsteen
performs it live, the synthesizer is gone and it sounds much cooler. I have also heard this song done acoustically by other
artists and it sounds great. I think Colin could sing it well.
Hope you will take my suggestion to heart. Catch ya later . . . Mindy
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Consider it done Mindy - least we can do for you! Anyone who'd like to
make a request is more than welcome, and it's just that easy - just write us and let us know and we're all over it.
Just don't try to be cute and reqest some Stevie Ray Vaughn or something - I'll have to kick your ass.
=]
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Received from Mindy Steichen (4/26/04):
Dear Tom and Colin - In what I'm assuming could have only been an accidental oversight
on her part, while perusing through your site's mailbag I came across a message from my good friend Lindsey (a.k.a. your #1
fan), in which she failed to mention that she has had a faithful co-hort in her company at both of your shows that she attended.
This faithful co-hort (a.k.a. "me") is the one who introduced her to your band in the first place. But I don't want to steal
her thunder...well, not completely anyway. I really enjoy your music as well and plan to make it to as many shows as I can
in the future. With this in mind and with the goal of preserving peace throughout your fandom, I would like to suggest
that Lindsey and I be named "Co-#1 Tom Collins Fans."
Thanks and Rock On...Mindy
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Thanks for the message Mindy! You make an excellent suggestion; your effort
at diplomacy is held in high regard. Accordingly, since both Lindsey and Mindy are so cool and have
such good taste in music, the band bestows upon them the official title of "Co-#1 Tom Collins Fans".
The rest of y'all suck. (just kidding, of course). Attempts to dethrone them are welcome if you'd like
to write, but that will probably be tough! Thanks again Mindy.
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Recieved from Lindsey Loutsch (4/22/04):
Hey Tom....just writing as I sit here after your April 21st show [Dubliner
Pub, Omaha] ....Great Job by the way!! I saw you guys at Sulivans about a month ago too and always am awaiting
the next performance!! I love live music and you guys hit the spot! You will have to email me whenever your shows are
going to be because I would love to be there!!
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Well thank you for attending the show and for the kind words Lindsey,
we're glad you had a good time! Since Lindsey is so cool and has such good taste in music, I move to designate
her as Tom Collins' # 1 Fan . . . unless someone would like to write us to contend that they are more deserving of
the title! Thanks again Lindsey.
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Received from Fred Gullikson (4/12/04):
Hey, just emailing you about the website. Nice job. Just one comment for you guys
since you seem to be BEGGING for them.. Who the hell was the sweet bastard who sang with you at Bernies in Yankton?? Man,
what a smooth [censored]. You should have him sing with you more often. :)
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Those of you at our Yankton show (Weekend at Bernie's,
Saturday Mar. 13) may remember Fred as the guest singer with the exceptionally small . . well, you know. While
Fred has displayed limited promise as a singer, his guitar skill rivals that of Helen Keller. With our knowledge
of his general lack of lack of musical ability, we at Tom Collins suspect that Fred actually sneaks a
tape of other artists in our sound system and plays air guitar and lip syncs at our shows. Thus far we have been unable
to prove these allegations, but we apologize for an anguish this may cause our fans. Fred's future appearances with
Tom Collins will be limited accordingly.
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