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7/30/2010
Claire
Come to Cali!! I could use a little dancin` to Westside...

7/3/2010
Debbie
Truely enjoyed your performance at Harry`s Place on the Beloit riverfront July 2nd. Your guys are so talented. Thanks for a wonderful evening.

6/8/2010
TIM SHEA/BARB GARTHWAITE
HI ANDY LONG TIME SILVER MOON GOER MET YOU THERE. KNOW GLEN BETTER THOUGH. HI TO HIM FROM THE EVANSVILLE ROAD TRIP GANG. WE WOULD DEDICATE A DRIVER AND HEAD DOWN, PARTY, THEN HEAD BACK SURE THERE WAS YELLOW PUDDLES AND BURPED BEERS ON THE WAY BUT WE MADE IT BACK. IT HAS BEEN A FEW YEARS SINCE WE HAD CONTACT SO HE WILL HAVE TO PUT HIS DUKIT-BUKIT ON AS A THINKING CAP. BARB USED TO BABYSIT HIS WIFE. DO YOU GUYS PLAY WEEKENDS AT ALL SO WE CAN MAKE A SHOW. WEEKDAYS ARE REAR HAPPENINGS IF ANY. I`LL CHECK BACK ON THE CALENDER OFTEN AND CHECK IT OUT. GOD, THIS FEELS LIKE I JUST COME OUT OF A TIME WARP WITH DR. WHO

5/30/2010
rachel
thank you guys for a SUPER friday at capital brewery!! a special treat to see you briefly on thursday as well! . as always, you ROCK!!! xxoxoxo

5/24/2010
rachel
hey! how do?? just want you to know that i`ve put up a facebook event post about next friday--the opening of the capital brewery 2010 music schedule. i`ve mentioned that rachel will be making the usual ass of herself on the dancefloor at 1800 on the DOT!! been missing you guys!! xxoxoxo

4/22/2010
Richie
Hey I got your money that I owe your band. How about hiring meeeeeee for a few dates? My new cd Taking it to the street is going to be one of the best cds out ever! Richie Rich blues singer star

4/4/2010
bill soucy
hi Andy Last saw you at the capital brewery last year. great as usual. You were so busy I didnt want to bother you. hope when I visit from South Carolina I can work you guys in. Please update me. how is the band ? What are you up to? Hopefully another album in the future.

3/4/2010
Mary Jo
Man haven`t seen you guys in tooooo long. Milwaukee area soon - used to see you when I was working in the Madison area and am a friend of Bill Engel and his big blonde woody so I would meet you at different fests - still listen to the CD often!

2/27/2010
Sue - Mpls Nurse
Hi Guys- 1 Miss you playing in the Twin Cities! Hope to see you down by Madison. I just wanted to let you know my Mom passed away 2/20 from 1 year battle with cancer. She loved you guys when you played at the Wheelhouse in Waupaca and when it was in New london. Miss you all SO much. Much love and God Bless.

2/16/2010
Nancy Polivka
Would love to receive a schedule of your band bookings. My 12 yr. old grandson plays drums and is huge fan of yours.

1/17/2010
Barry
Hey Andy, Great seeing you last night in Northfield. You sounded terrific, as did the rest of the band. Looking forward to seeing you again soon. Legs

1/5/2010
Wayne Fletcher
Hi Andy and the rest of Band Member, this Fletcher the Drummer that use to play drums at Breeze Runaway Bay Jamaica.I am now living in Queen New York i was trying to Reach Steve so here is my Cell Number 1347-777-9823 hope to hear fr you Happy New Year to you al and your Famliy for the 2010.

12/31/2009
Scott Stewart
Long time no see. I`m finally online again. Your web site looks great, and I can`t wait to here the new record. Say hello to Mel, and have a great new year! SDS

12/1/2009
rita
who ever did your website is the bomb! Great job.

10/12/2009
Scott J.
Kind of agree with Eric. Your grooves are in a rut guys. Andy you can and should do better. Get with some players and step it out guy. Time to shake MadTown for good. At least you and Mel should get the heck outta there. Go west, east or south, just go!

10/10/2009
Sue Anderson
Loved dancing with you at the Brink last night. Where are you on Facebook?

9/30/2009
Sam and Deb
YOU GUYS ROCK!!! Thank you sooo much for making our 25th Wedding anniversary so special! I can`t have imagined having this party without you guys! and thanks to Jimmy for playing as well! See you soon!! hugs

9/27/2009
Linda and Stan
Andy, Mel and Band, Thanks for a WONDERFUL wedding celebration party! Fun was had by all and our guests are still commenting on the great band we had! We appreciate you and your music making our special day extraordinary! You guys are awesome! Luv ya! Linda and Stan Sheboygan, WI

9/25/2009
Randy Smith
just wanted to say hi and keep rockin` I used to work Dan C. and Ron C. at Nakoma/TCO

9/11/2009
Laura
So, when are you coming to Three Lakes? Laurafest 2? Jamaica?

9/10/2009
Jenna G
You guys are awsome! i look forward to seeing you everytime your in my town! you play great music and its always a good time!!!

8/25/2009
Kris
I`ve moved away and haven`t been able to hear you for awile. Would love to have you perform at a new jazz and blues fest being planned in Minnesota next year. Please consider mailing your press kit/CDs for consideration beginning October 1 until January 1. Send them to: Lakefront Jazz and Blues Festival, PO Box 271, Prior Lake, MN 55372.

8/21/2009
Eric W
Kinda sounds like the same-o, same-o to me. Hells Bells we were playin` the same groove in the 60s dude. Isn`t time to make some changes? Oh well at least your still doin`. Hats off for that.

7/28/2009
Cheri Schweitzer
Andy, Thanks for the great tunes tonight and for joining us girls for a drink after! You made our evening special!

7/22/2009
Gary Thompson
Hey Andy, 7/22/09 Hope everything is going well with you and the band. It was really great to see you again at the Beloit Riverfest. The reason I`m writing you is because Jeanns and I would like to invite you to come to her fundraiser which includes agencys such as the United Way, Epilepsy Foundation, Kandu and 5 others. We are not asking you to perform but just want you to come as our guest to see in person a young kid I have talked about to you in the past. At the time you were unaware of him but since his appearance on America Has Talent that may have changed. His name is Tallan Latz and he is a 9-year old Blues protigy that actually started playing at the tender age of 5. Jeanns and I had the honor of seeing him play at the Broken Spokes in Darien when he was 7. Andy, this kid is nothing short of phenomonal. Check him out on Youtube.com and you will see what I mean. Jeanns has arranged for him and his band to provide the entertainment at the fundraiser. The date will be on 8/29/09 at the Holiday Express in Janesville. I will have more information later for you if you decide to come. I know what a busy guy you are and chances are you are probably booked for that day but we would sure enjoy having you come. Best wishes, Gary and Jeanns

7/19/2009
Dayal
Greetings from Jamaica Andy. It`s been awhile. Just passing through to leave some Jamaica Love on your site. Greetings to all the guys and ladies. Looking forward to see you next year all things being equal. Blessings. Dayal

6/30/2009
Stephanie
As always you guys rock, cn`t wait to see you again Friday in Beloit. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!

6/30/2009
Stephanie
As always you guys rock, cn`t wait to see you again Friday in Beloit. LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!

6/20/2009
Jenna
Jimmy is so hot!

3/13/2009
Denise
I can`t tell you how much your music touched my heart and soul. I saw you at the Trempealeau Hotel Blues Bash and was changed forever. Thank you so much for what you do!! Blow man blow!!

2/26/2009
Ann Waters
Hi Andy. It`s so great to see how well you`ve done with the harmonica after all these years! You always played great. Ann

2/4/2009
Joel
Good to see you as always Andy. We truly enjoyed the show at Marks. Great Job!! Hope to see you in Green Lake again, and I look forward to getting together soon. Joel

1/20/2009
Tammy Craker
Thanks for the video sites. Now I can get my Jimmy fix anytime. Don`t tell Chris! Love your Little Sister

1/7/2009
Pat Williams
Cool Site.

11/12/2008
David Stine
It was great spening time with you guys in Rockford last Friday night. Hope you can come back before Voegeli`s departure in March. It`s always a pleasure talking gear with Mel. David and Allyson Councilor Stine

8/19/2008
Harris Lemberg
It was so good to see you at the Mallard`s game and you guys sounded great! Hope to see you again soon my old friend. Harris

8/14/2008
Rob
Keep making great music. Madison is lucky to have a band like you.

8/2/2008
Jennifer
Hey you! I miss seeing you guys. : Maybe next week? I`ll try to be there. How have you been?

7/17/2008
Steve and Janet W.
Up until just four months ago, we had never even heard of West Side Andy. Since then we`ve seen you guys in concert twice. You are an awesome combo! Love the `Alley Cat` CD. Keep on keepin` on.

7/3/2008
Nancy J.
Saw you for the first time at Summerfest. You were the best band there!! And I mean it! Will have to look you up at the Ale House when you`re back in town. Thanks for the great music.

6/28/2008
bill soucy
hey Andy Its me again, that guy from Murrells Inlet SC. I am visiting Wisconsin any worked around seeing you guys. I,ll catch you in Sheboygan on Sun. July 20th at the church picnic. If possible, let me know how long you play till. I will have to get a sitter for my grandchildren. I read your online fan comments and I guess everyone likes you as much as I do. My heart was racing at the Ale House last year. That,s the last time a band excited me. Our music scene is becoming even more dismal. I dont even like to play anymore beacuse after you play EVERYTHINGS GONNA BE ALRIGHT, they request BROWN EYED GIRL.

6/25/2008
Jean
The summer solstice party in Black River, what an enjoying time. It was soooooooo fun to watch you guys play with Ken Saydak, it reminded me how talented musicians you all are. It was very interesting watching you guys watch each other, and cue each other to play some music we`ve never heard before. Good job guys!!!!!!!!! Of, course, we missed Jimmy Jenuis, hehehe...........

6/22/2008
Ken Saydak
Gentlemen, and I use the term loosely, thanks for all your consideration and generosity over the last few gigs as I sat in for Jimmy. You guys are a great band and playing with you is always a pleasure. I hope to do it again really soon. Uddawise.

6/5/2008
Judy Gobeli
WOW!!! Congratulations on your latest award. YOu guys deserve it. Please keep making music. Love ya all. Judyg

6/3/2008
Donna
It was a tad cool on Otto`s deck but your music warmed our hearts and made Maggie`s 21st birthday a very memorable one! Bo Diddley would have smiled at your tribute.

5/4/2008
Mary and Don
ps....the Alleycat CD is damn good!

5/4/2008
Mary and Don
Andy, great seeing you at Mickey`s and great tunes as always! Hey,you could have stayed over with us and driven home Saturday....although you would have had to deal with the fartmeister. :

5/3/2008
Cristina
Hi guys! Very nice to see you again at Mickey`s Schofield and thanks for the special time playing Bossa Nova : ... The CD Alley Cat is awesome. I will be looking forward to see you guys soon in Alagoma. Thanks for the great evening. Rick and Cristina !

5/1/2008
Carol boopde
you guys were rockin` Thursday night ....Randy piped you guys in this room we go to and it was fantastic....love it....Thank you ...you guys lifted my spirits....Carol

4/27/2008
Aubrey
I love you guys so much and I love your music so I`ll see you soon hopefully.

2/29/2008
jane and tim
You guys have a great time in Jamaica! One of these years, we WILL join you! Take care, love you!

2/27/2008
Minnesota Cindy
Good to see you guys up in Scandia several weeks ago. Sorry we couldn`t stay the whole night, but the designated driver was getting a bit thirsty!! Have a fabulous time down in Jamaica. Wish I was joining you. Maybe next year. Need to get someone a passport. Plan on making the journey down to BRF March 22nd. See you then!

2/23/2008
Bob Frome
Saw you guy`s last night at Mickey`s in Schofield. You just tore up the place, I haven`t seen a show like that in a long time. Keep up the good work musichope to see you again. PEACE OUT

1/1/2008
karla
Hello Guys It was sooo great to see you if even just for a minute new years eve. I will come around more often I promise. Love to all karla

12/26/2007
Sue B
Miss you guys! I hope you can come up to the Twin Cities in 2008!!! Hope everyone is doing well! Have a Happy New Year..and have fun in Jamaica!!!!

12/23/2007
Mel Ford
Hi, I`m the other Mel Ford. good to see one of us made it in the music business.

12/13/2007
Cindy
Am really looking to making the journey once again from the Twin Cities to see you guys play at Sunsets this weekend!! Have listened to the samples of the new CD and can hardly wait to have my own authographed copy of it!

12/7/2007
jane
Glad to hear your booked again in Scandia...can`t wait, so will have to see you in black river. See ya soon!!

11/21/2007
Przemek Draheim
Dear Andy, I hope this e-mail reaches you as I was having problems with messages sent your way. The parcel you`ve sent me with two albums by Westside Andy/Mel Ford Band has reached me safe and sound today, thank you very much! After listening to your first, live CD I had no doubt that you guys are a super-tight band. Now, with two more albums, that impression continues. Your harmonica playing brings to mind images off all those harp masters – your tone is fat and juicy, your phrasing is memorable and your playing is overall imaginative. It goes great with Mel’s guitar licks. But there is not a single weak point in your band and all your albums prove that. What you guys did in this 10-minute instrumental called “Lip Service” is unbelievable – this is one of the best harp instrumentals I’ve ever heard! Congratulations. I can’t wait for my listeners to get to know your stuff – they’ll be amazed just like I am. I will keep you up to date with my playlists and Living Blues reports. Thank you again Andy for the music you`ve sent me! I hope all is well with you. Best wishes, Przemek Draheim phone: 48 609 97 35 29 website: www.blues.pl/draheim e-mail: draheim@blues.pl

11/9/2007
Dan and Melissa Perdue in Monroe
Hey guys. We really have to get up to see you again. It`s been a long time. Congrats on the new CD! Can`t wait to hear it! Take care and hope to see you soon!

11/6/2007
harvey
Your new cd is great. you can tell you put a lot of time and effort into it.Your mew website looks great tell Bob his work shows thru and of course your time and effort really shows, keep up the great work I`m really proud of you

10/30/2007
Frank B.
We minnesotans need you guys to get back up here!! whats going on?

10/26/2007
Carrie
Mickey`s Sat. night was the absolute `sweetest`. The new CD is awesome! Worth the wait. With all the favorites and new ones to learn, my copy needs to cool down or I`ll burn a whole in it. Thank you for all the time and effort you all put into making this. Such a gift to us!

10/8/2007
Jean
The NEW CD... it is an award winning CD,I`m sure of it. We have almost worn it out, Terry`s gone thru 3 lighters, and we`re still listening to it. It took awhile, but it was worth the wait!!!!! The vocals are so sweet and smooth, and the music.. well, it`s just damn good. Great job.. Better get started on the next one. Waupaca, was a great time and you all sounded marvelous. Thanks for being!!!!!!!!!!!

10/2/2007
Mike
Talked to you at the Wheelhouse on saturday. You guys only get better. Glad to see and hear the new album. Sounds great!!! I was hoping you would be north of Madison yet this year. Guess I`ll have to do some traveling. Till next time, adios.

9/28/2007
candy
Love your new cd alleycat really clean vocals and mucical tracks you nailed it a 10 it`s a keeper! For those who haven`t heard it you should definitely get it, andy you did alot of work on this and it shows.

9/24/2007
Laurie and Rusty Wright
Hi Guys! We just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed hearing you at the Marquette Blues Festival. Your set was phenomenal. Thanks for treating us to such great music. Hope our paths cross again out on the road. Laurie and Rusty Wright Rusty Wright Band Flint Michigan www.rustywrightblues.com

9/23/2007
Przemek Draheim
Dear Andy, My name is Przemek Draheim. I host two blues radio shows and I cooperate with American Living Blues` Radio Charts. You will find more about me on my website: www.blues.pl/draheim Some time ago I sent you a message about promoting your music in Polish blues radio. My friend, Sue Minckler from the Marquette Blues Festival has sent me one of your CDs with your autograph on it, Live On The Westdide . I`ve been listening to the album whole day today and I like what I hear. Together with Mel Ford you guys produce blues of the highest caliber, full of inspired musicianship and passion. I like the flavour of your music mixing a bit of Chicago and West Coast Blues, realy cool! It will be my pleasure to feature your music in my shows. I`m sure my listeners will enjoy it as much as I do! I`ll keep you posted with my playlists and Living Blues reports. Also, from your website I can see that you have two more albums under your belt - one called Handyman plus the newest one that will be released soon. Could you please send me them for airplay, as well? Please, let me know. I look forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Przemek Draheim phone: 48 609 97 35 29 website: www.blues.pl/draheim e-mail: draheim@blues.pl

9/18/2007
Al
Saw you first at music on Chicago in Freeport IL. Then caught you again at Berghoff and Blues on 9/15. You stole the show!! Best performance of all. Sonny Landreth was a close 2nd. I will be driving up to the mad city to see you again. You guys are great! Can`t wait for the new CD.

9/13/2007
Willy
What can I say? You rocked Marquette, I can`t wait to see you guys again.

9/7/2007
Jean
I agree with Ron below... you guys were the best at the Marquette Blues Fest. Always a good show and always a good time. Can`t wait for the new CD... love ya.

9/7/2007
jim supanich
i`ve never worked with better people! i ve never heard better live sound! thanks for making it so easy! jim supanich/sound tech/sombrero sound company

9/3/2007
rON bROWE
You guys were the best in at the Marquette Blues Fest.

8/23/2007
Jennifer
I really enjoyed seeing you and Glenn at Otto`s the other night. You guys were great! Hope to see you tonight as well. 3 Jen

8/18/2007
Mike
When are you coming to Boston?

8/11/2007
Holly
You can park in my driveway anytime! You are fantastic! Thank You!

8/2/2007
Jeff
Saw you guys in Algoma 8-1. You guys freakin rocked. Loved it. You should do some J. Geils, you guys are a perfect fit for that music. Can`t wait to see you again!!

8/2/2007
Cristina
You guys are a team of * * * * * Stars! The Best! Wonderful show in Algoma on 08.01.07. All the best for you guys. Ray and Cris !

8/2/2007
Cristina
YOUR GUYS ARE A TEAM OF ***** STARS! THE BEST! WONDERFULL SHOW IS ALGOMA !!! ALL THE BEST FOR YOU GUYS! RAY and CRIS !

8/2/2007
Jim
Great show In Algoma,wi. Thank You For Rockin` the lakeshore! Jim

7/30/2007
Patti
Can`t wait to see you guys in our little harbor town, Algoma, on the 1st. It`s a great place to play and then stay for a drink at the Hotel Stebbins with us!

7/26/2007
Mandi
It was great seeing you onstage again Tuesday night! I had such a good time, hopefully Jon and company will be back in Madison sooner than later. Take care!

7/18/2007
Zachary Brown
Hey Andy, Just thought I`d drop a line. Madison will always be a special memory of mine, and I`m reminded of those good times whenever I hear you guys rock out in my car stereo. Drop me a line if you`re ever in Hawaii!

7/16/2007
Jen
You guys were GREAT!!!! Thanx for Mustang Sally!!!! Maybe will see you next weekend!

7/13/2007
K.T.
Hi Tony....Just heard you are going to be in Fremont....We will see you there....The Girls from Waupaca

7/12/2007
Nicole Helm
Great to see you guys at summerfest. I will see you in Fremont. Andy hopefully my Mom Laurie Harris and Aunt Judy Judy Harris will come too.

7/7/2007
garyandmargie
loved the preformance in evansville on the 4th , your all great, and one of you always seems to get in a zone. jimmie`s act took it to the top. thanks for great time. garyandmargie

7/1/2007
Tom Ferg
Hi Guys. We`ll see on the 14th in Fremont, A special day: Loretta`s birthday.....Yes that`s right, she is 39 again Tom

6/25/2007
Sue B
Hi guys! Well didn`t make it to Marshfield...but when are you coming back to MN...still no dates scheduled?? HMMMM...??? Well still Love you lots...hope to see you somewhere in Wisconsin...Love you all!!! Big hugs and kisses!!!!xxxooo

6/16/2007
shotgunsusie
a pile of us listened to the show from the club via computer broadcast by our buddy randy!!! rock on brothers!!

6/16/2007
Judy
Loved the performance from cyberspace. You guys are the best. Just awesome. Hope to see you live.

6/10/2007
Kath
Listening to you while sitting in my room in China. Amiling and dancing around the room. Expect a surprize visit wehen I have a short vacation in the states in August!!! Can`t wait. Love ya All, and wish you could come and visit the bears.

4/25/2007
DJ Cliffy
Looking forward to receiving a copy of your soon to be released new cd! The Cliff

4/8/2007
Toni
You guys were great on Friday night! Glad I got to see you guys and will spread the good blues vibes about you guys! Already planning a road trip in the future!

4/6/2007
Sue B
Hi Guys! Still no MN dates scheduled! : Well- Joey and I will be in Marshfield on 5/11 so we'll see you guys that Friday night! I need my Westside Andy/Mel Ford fix! Love ya all..see you soon!! Have a Happy Easter too!

3/25/2007
Jennifer
Hey Guys....You were great last night!!!! Thanx for MUSTANG SALLY!!!!! When do you want me to pay up? LOL

3/24/2007
Dayal Cadien
Greetings Andy to you and the crew. Really enjoyed jamming with you guys on your recent visit to Jamaica. Always looking forward to the next one. Keep on playing great music. Music alone shall live. One love Your favourite 'bassie' ; Dayal

3/14/2007
Jennifer
Hey Andy! I had a blast in Jamaica, and look forward to seeing you guys again soon. Love Jen

3/14/2007
Aaron and Allison Eilers
Hey Andy we made it back to Montana! Thanks for such a great time in Jamaica. The music was amazing and all of you are just such great people. We can't wait to hear you play again! If not soon then definitely on the trip back to Jamaica. Thanks again for letting us tag along to get married on the beach. Take care!

3/13/2007
Stoughton Opera House
Friday March 23rd is right around the corner! We at the Opera House are so excited to have your extraordinarily talented band back to our beautiful theater, what a treat it will be for our audience! For tickets call 608-877-4400 Stoughton Opera House