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Emily Jane MacKenzie I

April 5, 2008

Tom MacKenzie is the greatest musician/father on the face of the earth. No seriously. I don't think you understand his undying devotion towards myself and the banjo as well as the other various wondrous instruments that he plays. He's pretty much the man. His (well...OUR) home smells of rich mahogany and is filled with many leather-bound books. You'll find him in his studio 60% of the time EVERY time.

Love ya pappy,
Em

DOUREGOGS

March 31, 2008

Hi
Good site
came on this wonderful site
Very all is simple and with taste.

Hans Holzhauer

January 5, 2008

Hallo,ich finde Eure Musik sehr gut,wenn Ihr mal bei uns in der Nähe auftreten solltet,dann bin ich dabei,ich wohne in Germany in Bad Eilsen,etwa 50 KM östlich von Hannover,ich habr die CD Wood´s Tea Co.-Live von meiner Freundin aus Burligton,also macht weiter und alles Gute.

Lyn Beauchamp

September 9, 2007

Tom, I was very glad to hear that you are back in Wood's Tea Company. It is sad the way it had to come about, but I know Rusty and Chip will be happy that their music will still go on. I'm looking forward to seeing you in Townshend , VT. next year. Good Luck and may God bless you , Michael, and Howard. Lyn

Erik Markussen

September 8, 2007

it`s a beutyfal baj you play on youtube, what is
the name af the banjo you play.
Erik

Emily

August 23, 2007

I'm writing this on your blog both to embarress you publicly (cause you know how much I love doing that) and because I know if I say it in person you'll roll your eyes as if to say "oh god PLEASE don't talk sentimentally....it makes my ears burn!" I just wanted to say, again, how honored I was to have represented you at Rusty's service. I think the reason it was so hard to speak was because I know the relationship between Katie and Rusty is so much like ours. That's something that I never want to lose and that I cherish above everything. I love ya you ol coot. I can't wait for our first lunch once I'm back at school, and I'm going to get all my friends to come and see Woods Tea play when you guys come.

:)

Love,
Your lovely daughter and best friend,
Em

Lyn Beauchamp

August 17, 2007

Hi Tom, I saw you once again with the Woods Tea Company last week-end in Townshend, VT. I was a thrill to see and hear you again with them!, however not under the circumstances. I would like to extend my sympathy to you on the loss of your friend Rusty, he will be missed by all you knew him. I hope you continue to play with Woods Tea, I would appreciate seeing and hearing you again. Thanks for the music! Lyn

Paul Bienek

May 11, 2007

Heard you on you tube Tom really love your playing right up there with the likes of Reed Martin & Ken Pearlman. I play all styles but I think I am going to concentrate on clawhammer for a while. Check out my website www.rabbijohn.co.uk.. thannks for the inspiration..regards Paul

Bob Hubbach

March 9, 2007

Hi Tom
Just wanted to relay that I enjoyed exploring your website and I like your layout and content. Like the way you play Reel d'Beatrice. Those Canadian tunes have alot of substance,eh? Have had the opportunity to play with some superb Canadian fiddlers over the past few years......Have you heard the playing of Mark Sullivan and Shane Cook? Look them up on the web.
The Ruffwater String Band is still loosely together.
As for me, it's the contra dances and small jam sessions that keep my juices going.
Keep up all the good things you're doing ..... Hope to catch up with you later this year if possible.
"Chairs" for St Paddy's day!........... Bob

Maggie, The Night Owl

September 23, 2006

Tom, I love your music, I first heard it today on my son's podcast James of HeavySyrup, and went to your site to check out the rest. . . . . I will definitely be purchasing in the near future. . . . Nice sound!

James Sharp

September 9, 2006

Hi Tom. Thanks for permission to play your music on the Heavy Syrup Podcast! I really like your music. Keep it up.

-James

David Young

September 7, 2006

Hey Tom,
Just browsing the site. I still miss playing with you and hope we connect before too many years. I'm playing alot of gigs, though not much trad music of the Northeast lately. Mostly klezmer and Beatles. The Beatle Band, the Nowhere Men, is quite busy these days and it's a gas. Please give my warm regards to David Carpenter and hope to see you in the next year. Love to the family.

David

Lisa Sammet

August 28, 2006

Hey! Tom,
Your photos of the SAMW are really inspiring! I need to section off a bit of my busy life and get to one. Next year?

mike delaney

August 28, 2006

Tom, thanks for the SAMW photos and the SAMW experience. Let's do it again next year.

David Young

March 8, 2006

Hey Tommy!
It took 37 minutes and, finally, I got to hear "Sleep", which I have on an ancient tape of yours. Now I'll appropriately turn in. 'night!
David

Hau Cong Le

March 1, 2006

I am Hau, which we were together when Folkids of Vermont went to Vietnam a few years a go. I woke up in the middle of the night missing you guys and search and found your site. It is just like having a cool drink of sweet memory. How lovely, best to everybody

Jon Gailmor

February 6, 2006

Congratulations on the great music and site, and all my wishes for perpetual and eternal familial health. I look forward to making music together again soon. Childishly, Jon

Chuck Williams

September 2, 2005

Tom, Thanks for all of you and each of your volunteers efforts during SAMW. The sound was always the best (except during power failure) :-) You also added an element to the songwriting class we attended together. I'm looking forward to next year, but hope to see you sooner. In Peace and harmony, Chuck

Your Little Princess

September 2, 2005

Oh father, where for art thou? I love that you put the picture of Buddy on your site, haha. And now you can't tell me that I've never seen your site, muhahaha! Love you lots :)
-Your wonderful daughter Emily

Karen Woodhall

September 1, 2005

Hi Tom, thank you for your 'grace' and good will at SAMW yet again! You're awesome on sound and all your musical endeavors! Thanks for offering the lo-fi music choice. (Too bad they're such small snippets of music). I really enjoyed you and your sound reinforcement class. Kudos to you! xo Karen

Michael Hilton

September 1, 2005

Hi Tom,
Thanks for the note and all of your great work at
SAMW. The sound was amazing all week in the
Chapel!! Nice website!

Rick Wood

August 31, 2005

Tom - thanks for the expert sound work at SAMW2, the just-as-expert playing of banjo and other instruments, and your terrific good humor and high spirits. It's always a great pleasure being around you.

DSC

August 9, 2005

I like the hired help!

Patti Casey

June 10, 2005

Beautiful site, Tom! Can't wait to hear the new stuff and get inspired. Warm up the cookies for the next songwriter's group!

Jim Frauenthal

June 7, 2005

Hi Tom,
As you can see, my brother forwarded your URL. Margaret and I are still living 'down the shore' in New Jersey. I really like your web site - and hope to see you soon.
Jim

Steve Frauenthal

June 6, 2005

Hi Tom,
I'm up at camp getting ready for the season ahead. Hope we can get together before too long.