2000
Don Barrett
E-mail: don_barrett@ed.gov Visited on Sunday, January 9, 1999
Favorite SGGL Song: love 'em all
Favorite SGGL Album: live at Wolfetrap
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:Saw SGGL around a year ago at the Birchmere and was hooked with the first song!
Comments:The latest CD recorded in VA at the Barns is absolutely top notch. The overall volume is perfect, the mixing excellent, and the song selection perfectly highlights the strong points of each member's voice. I normally don't like live albums too much, but this one is out of this world. I own around 300 CD's and this is one of the few in which I love almost every single song on the album. Great going guys!!!!!
Thanks for working so hard to be so good, despite the separate time zones :-)
Kim Bejeck
E-mail: kimarie410@hotmail.com
Visited on Tuesday, January 11, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: all of them!!
Favorite SGGL Album: On the Shoulder
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:My sister-in-law invited me to the most recent show at the Birchmere (thanks Beth!!). Fell in love with the band 30 seconds into the first song. See you again in July!!
Jody Buckley
E-mail: MBAJody@aol.com
Visited on Tuesday, July 11, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Truth of the Matter and City Girl
Favorite SGGL Album: Heading South
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:My friend Weezie Parsons brought me to a show at the Barns and the rest was history. I love the band!
Larry Cameron
E-mail: Larrycameron@home.com
Visited on Monday, September 4, 2000
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:Have been following Mike Lille since the late 70's and then when he joined SGGL became a fan of the band and have followed them since.
Jeanne & Dick Carr
E-mail: jaydeecarr@aol.com
Visited on Wednesday, February 16, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: too many to list
Favorite SGGL Album: all of them
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:Through Tom's parents
Comments:Great group!!! wonderful men, 0utstanding musicians
Anthony Crisp
E-mail: crispa@psi.com
Visited on Tuesday, July 18, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: It's a tie: Responsibility, Abraham, and Dream On
Favorite SGGL Album: Half A World Away
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:My wife (Kim) and I became a fans in 1994. After working with Rusty Speidel in Norhtern VIrginia for over two years, I decided to hear for myself what everyone else in the office was talking about. Been a fan ever since and have every CD available!!
Brian Dubas
E-mail: dubas_brian@bah.com
Visited on Monday, December 18, 2000
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:Played trombone in the pit orchestra for "Once upon a Mattress" (1979/80?) when Tom played the prince. Met Tom and later heard him perform in a Charlottesville pub. Always impressed with his voice. Lost touch over the decades but believe we have a common friend in Shawn Whitson Evans Bateman (at one time married to Jamie Evans).
Bob Eak
E-mail: Eakman5@aol.com
Visited on Wednesday, August 9, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Where Your Heart is Concerned
Favorite SGGL Album: SG&G 1984
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:First saw at Ferrum College in 1985. Was hooked for good at that point. Followed at C'Ville and every time at Phillip's Waterside in Norfolk.
Comments:Moved to Massachusetts in 1989 with both albums and video of farewell performance. To this day, my wife and I listen to recorded and re-recorded cassettes of the albums and watch the video when we feel the need. Glad to hear you are still in the music business. Keep up the good work and come north please.
Joni Foerter
E-mail: 4trfy.msn.com
Visited on Sunday, March 12, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: City Girl
Favorite SGGL Album: SG&G (first album)
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:Back in 1983 in Charlottesville. I was a sophmore at R-MWC, and have been hooked ever since. I saw them again, at their first show at the State Theater. It was a GREAT place to hear the boys!
Walter (Wally) Freeman
E-mail: Waultmann@aol.com
Visited on Saturday, February 19, 2000
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I was a bartender at Phillip's Waterside in Norfolk, VA from 1983-1988. The band played there and we all became friends. Would love to hear from some of the folks there during those unforgettable times: Toby Townsend, Lew Marshall, Jim King, MadDog Maddox, Mike Homsher, Craig Witte, Larry and Sandy McAllister, George Kershner, Mark Anderson, et al.
MICHAEL GAGE
E-mail: MIKESUP4_LIFE@YAHOO.COM
Visited on Sunday, July 16, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: PRAYERS AT NIGHT
Favorite SGGL Album: ON THE SHOULDER
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:Introduced to me by a friend who had waited 8 years to see SGGL live. We finally got to see them at the Birchmere. I was dragged along to the concert I have ever attended. They perform the way music was meant to be.
Comments:I would like to thank all the members for taking time away from their families to give the rest of us a clue into what true friendship is. I also would like to thank Rusty Speildel for talking with my friend and I after they had been on stage for a grueling concert
Woodfin Gregg
E-mail: dragon@sonet.net
Visited on Wednesday, January 19, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: ?
Favorite SGGL Album: ?
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I met Michael Lile through Tom Kimmel, when they played with Hunter Moore, as a trio at Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, 1994. A mutual friend let us all spend the night at her house afterwards. The next morning, Tom and Michael treated us to one of the best back porch serenades I have ever been blessed with! Michael had helped Tom get started in kayaking, and they left for N. GA kayaking country after we got some lunch.
I have since heard Michael and Tom in two more configurations: as the Sherpas, with Tom Prasada-Rao, and at the Bluebird Cafe, in the round with Don Henry and another Nashville songwriter.
BUT I have yet to hear SGGL! I will stay tuned...
Melanie Holloway
E-mail: kyah@erols.com
Visited on Sunday, January 16, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: City Girl
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:JMU - 1984
Comments:Play in Baltimore!!
Matthew Kershes
E-mail: kersh@erols.com
Visited on Monday, November 27, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: "Caroline"...Nothing like a REAL love song!!!
Favorite SGGL Album: Still can't decide...
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I saw these guys a long time ago when I was in College. What ever happened to the Elvis tribute? They were playing at the old Bayou in Georgetown. Bought a tape and been singing "Heading South" ever since... Unfortunately I missed their name..duh..But Through a girlfriend I found them again in 1997! I don't see the girl anymore, but I do see the band! Looking foerward to the 2001 tour!
Comments:I would love to get some copies of all th ealbums..how can I do that?
Cheryl Kosakowski
Visited on Friday, July 7, 2000
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Justin Kratz
E-mail: stinn20@hotmail.com
Visited on Friday, November 17, 2000
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Julie Ladocsi
E-mail: drsladocsi@mindspring.com
Visited on Tuesday, January 25, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: No One Else To Love
Favorite SGGL Album: Just For You
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:UVA student 1984-1988
Vicki Malpass
E-mail: vlmalpass@aol.com
Visited on Monday, December 18, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Headin' South
Favorite SGGL Album: Headin' South
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:A friend turned me on to them about 3 years. She'd gone to college at William & Mary and was a fan from back then. We caught them at the Birchmere and The Barns. Great act.
Gene McGahren
E-mail: edm6k@virginia.edu
Visited on Tuesday, January 11, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Chains of Freedom
Favorite SGGL Album: On the Shoulder
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:Heard Rusty play in the back room at the Pav in the early 80s (played there myself but never rose to the same fame!) Have followed the band ever since. My wife and I continue to love the music! (Our first night out after our first baby was born was an SGGL concert.) Keep the music going, guys! Music is one of the greatest legacies to leave behind.
Lisa Miedzinski
E-mail: lmiedzinski@cox.rr.com
Visited on Tuesday, November 14, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Smiling Eyes
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:Used to go see you at the beach and in Baltimore during the big 80s, my college years.
Barbara Murphy
E-mail: bbnmurf@erols.com
Visited on Sunday, February 27, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Just about all of them!
Favorite SGGL Album: CD: Headin' South: SGGL Live at the Birchmere
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I first heard SGGL at the Herndon (VA) festival several summers ago. I was hooked! We started attending every concert nearby, the Birchmere and the Barns at Wolf Trap. Never tire of their music!
Chris O'Brien
E-mail: chrisbbor@aol.com
Visited on Tuesday, August 29, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Changes Every Time I Listen....currently Your Love Keeps Me Hanging On
Favorite SGGL Album: The SGG/SGL Collection
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I went to W&L Law School during the 80's. One night they played at the campus bar and I had a great talk with Tom during a break. I will never forget the Summer of 1987 concert at UVA....a great show despite the brutal heat!
Comments:I see that the band plays once per month or so at the Birchmere....any more involved touring plans ever considered? Living in Buffalo and seeing the way great bands like the Barenaked Ladies, the Waltons, Spirit of the West and Blue Rodeo get ignored, I have become more aware of the vagaries of musical fame...but I still dream of SGGL playing in front of 10,000 fans in the middle of downtown Buffalo as part of the Thursday in the Square series here...maybe the Summer of 2001???
Lisa Ragusa
E-mail: lisa_ragusa@ams.com
Visited on Tuesday, August 22, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: ... oh gosh! I can't choose!
Favorite SGGL Album: Half a World Away
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:An ex-boyfriend introduced me to your magic years ago at the Birchmere --it turned out he was only temporary, but your music is a permanent love! Your songs really touch the heart and make me laugh! What a great gift! Thanks!!
Comments:Coming to Warrenton, VA anytime soon?
Annie Roesch
E-mail: roesch@starpower.net
Visited on Monday, January 31, 2000
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:1985 I was a camp counselor at Camp Holiday Trails and they came and played for the kids!
Tony Ross
E-mail: tony.ross@berlin.de
Visited on Thursday, April 27, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Responsibility
Favorite SGGL Album: Live at the Birchmire
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:I became a fan during my three-year stint living in D.C. from 91-94. First saw the band at the Birchmire and was impressed by the acoustic sound and the sense of fun the band seem to radiate to the audience. I don't get to hear much of the new stuff since I moved to Germany, but put on a CD now and again to remind me of "Good Old" days!
Comments:Are there any SGGL Fans living in Germany or Europe? Send me an e-mail or visit my Web Page.
Julie Sauer
E-mail: d-jsauer@erols.com
Visited on Thursday, January 6, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Maureen
Poll response: Prefer studio recordings
Became a fan:I started going to hear the band in 1984 while at Towson State University. I have an album of SGG that I save and treasure. It is my sure fire cure to perk me up and start those shoes dancing. I now have my kids hooked. Glad they are still playing and may have to get back on the groupie trail. Good for you guys! Keep playing your beautiful music.
Julie Luchsinger Sauer
Anthony Sgro
E-mail: anthony_sgro@woodberry.org
Visited on Sunday, July 23, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: City Girl
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I used to see them regularly in college at Hampden-Sydney in the mid-80's.
Beth Sher
E-mail: ejsher@aol.com
Visited on Friday, July 28, 2000
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:Within the last month, when a new friend let me borrow his "Just for You" CD. Now I'm hooked, and as soon as I get my own copy, I may just return his. Keep up the good music!
Sarah Shuffler-Piel
E-mail: SSHUFF8439@AOL.COM
Visited on Thursday, May 4, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: girl in red
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I became a fan @ Hollins College. I loved you guys. It is hard to believe 10 years have passed. I am going to a friend from colleges wedding and it reminded me of college and SGGL was one of my great memories.
Mark Smith
E-mail: mdsmith5@hotmail.com
Visited on Monday, January 10, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: All of them!
Favorite SGGL Album: On the Shoulder
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:A friend dragged me to see them at the Bayou in 1986 (Sandra, where are you?). That was the first and last time I saw or heard them until Jan 8, 2000 at the Birchmere. My memory of them after 14 years was very hazy but they were better than I remembered. Sorry it took me so long to see them again!! I took my wife to the recent show and now she is a convert as well.
Carl Thomas
E-mail: cthomas55@gateway.net
Visited on Wednesday, January 26, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Far Away
Favorite SGGL Album: All
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I became a fan in the early 80's in Baltimore. I used to be a bartender in Towson at Armand's Pizza in the early 80's with a friend of mine Nelson Carey (where are you Nelson???!!)I used to have a double live tape that was stolen out of my car a while back. Now that I've found this site, I'll get a chance to replace them!!
Comments:Come to Baltimore and play a show!! Recher Theater??!! 8x10....Anywhere!!
JoAnne Weaver
E-mail: rocknwranch@hotmail.com
Visited on Monday, April 10, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Headin' South
Favorite SGGL Album: Live at the Birchmere
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I knew Mike Lille 17 years ago when he played around Norfolk with Jimmy Cootes. Mike taught me guitar lessons for a summer and we played together at a Catholic Youth Organization Convention. I went to see SGGL for the first time when they came to Radford University where I was a student. They have great chemistry and I love their shows!
Comments:When are they coming back to Charlottesville?
Joan Wertheimer
E-mail: joan@smart.net
Visited on Friday, November 24, 2000
Became a fan:Saw a performance at the Birchmere.
Jennifer Wingard
E-mail: Renaissance-Woman@excite.com
Visited on Tuesday, March 7, 2000
Favorite SGGL Song: Thirty Thousand Sunsets (but I really like Tom's song about the Texas Inn)
Favorite SGGL Album: Just For You
Poll response: Prefer live recordings
Became a fan:I became a fan during prospective student weekend at RMWC when I heard Michael Lille play (Tom was out sick that weekend I think). Somehow I think that influenced my decision to go to Randolph-Macon. I then enjoyed 4 years of hearing Tom's wonderful playing, singing and moving lyrics (sometimes to tears, sometimes to laughter... anyone who has heard him knows what I mean). I also got to see SGGL in the Dell. I remember Rusty saying (as I was buying a t-shirt)... 'Hey someone is buying one of those weird shirts' :) I bought 3 of their CD's before I even owned a CD player! I hope to hear the concert this weekend (and many more).
Comments:You guys should definitely play more often in Baltimore (and DC). Please keep playing. Oh, and I keep praying for the day when Tom will put out a solo album! Please?
