Laurie McClain: Guestbook
Michelle Dugan
August 25, 2008
Hi Laurie--
I'm so glad you'll be doing shows with David Stoddard in October. You are two of my favorite performers. I can't wait to come hear you in Zumbrota! maybe I'll make it to Fort Atkinson, too...
Bless you!
Michelle
Tove
August 17, 2008
Hi Laurie
What a wonderful voice you have.. and the songs.. beautiful listening ... I tried to download the two songs from you site.. but failed.. but I loved every one of them...
Regards Tove
Sarah Lamar
August 8, 2008
Laurie,
We miss seeing you in Sioux Falls! Please come again; it would be such a treat. Several new venues; the little city is really changing. I think of you every night lately (no kidding) when I'm sitting outside as the fireflies are abundant this year. I lost my cassette that included the song about fireflies and I really miss it. Miss you too. Please hurry back to Sioux Falls!
Sarah Lamar
Bill Honvlez
August 3, 2008
Laurie,
You probably don't remember me, but I lived with Dave Novak on South Street back in the 1980's. I currently live in Arizona and listen to KZUM on the internet from time to time. And this morning (July 3rd) I heard your interview on what I believe was your daughter's show.
You sound a beautiful as ever.
God Bless,
Bill
Charles Turner
July 22, 2008
I had a friend as a child in southern california named Laurie McClain. . . early sixties in Gardena, Acturus (sp) ave. between 132nd 134th . . .just wondering if it was you, I've been playing piano a good 40 years, I may still have a letter from you with peace symbols and all . . .
I'm enjoying your music, If this is the same Laurie, you were my first true friend
----chuck turner
Tony Pritchett
April 10, 2008
Hi, Laurie.
Don't know if you remember me from Old Hickory Presbyterian Church coffee house. Still have your tape. My daughter loves the lightnin' bug song.
Hope all is well.
Tony
Louis McClain
April 10, 2008
Hi Laurie
Found your site by accident. Glad I did. Enjoyed it very much. Are we kin?
Joseph L. Leavell
March 22, 2008
Saw you years ago at the UU Dome in Tampa with Karen Mall. Sweet. Saw you in Memphis a few weeks ago at Folk Alliance '08. I just bought The Trumpet Vine. Delicious! I just had my 66th birthday party where Donna and Kelly (Still On the Hill) honored me with a great concert. Thank you Laurie for being you. I find you very inspirational.
God Bless You, always. joseph
David Kachuck
March 15, 2008
First heard you live in Little Rock AR circa 2003; dissappointed no new albums; I have both old ones.
Listening to "The Child" struggling for hope in my own life, mankind. Won't you write a song to help me understand the humanity that coould cut a person's head off with a knife or people who can dance in the street for joy after the murder of 8 students?
David
Annemarie Zimakoff
January 29, 2008
Hi Laurie
I enjoy your music so much such a pity I only met you at the end of your trip in Denmark. I will soon be releasing my album so you can't count on the fact that one of the cd's are coming your way. I plan to go to the states in the fall. Now I'm just considering where to buy my ticket to. I think it will be NY. But I think I might stop by you in Nashville.
Sincerely Annemarie
Lori Thompson Sloup
December 18, 2007
Hi Laurie, I am the kid that grew up on Grimsby Lane, Irving and LSE......daughter of Fahlbergs..... Love your web site !! I work with Nates Mom here at Wesleayn, they LOVE Anna!!
and Nate is from a very cool family !! Rhonda and I will try to go to your Concert here at the Loft.
Glenda Dietrich Moore
December 17, 2007
Hi Laurie: Rachel is our wonderful work study student here in the UNL Women's and Gender Studies Program, and I'm the staff secretary. We're looking forward to your concert on Dec 27!
Merry Christmas.
Glenda Dietrich Moore
lauriemcclain@lauriemcclain.com
October 29, 2007
Yes, there are photos on my myspace page, in photo albums labeled "DENMARK" and "CHRISTIANIA" - Christiania is a 36 year old hippie settlement in Copenhagen. A very interesting man named Dirk gave me a 3 hour tour. He has lived there for over 30 years. Thanks for asking!
Blessings,
Laurie
April Christopher
October 28, 2007
Hi Laurie,
Do you have any recent photos of your time in Denmark?
April
David Kramer
October 19, 2007
Hey Laurie, I love your music. All of your songs are incredibly beautiful. I am always moved, whether it is to laugh or cry or ponder. You are a fantastic songwriter with a wonderful voice. I second Sherry's call for chords to Lightning Bugs. I'd love to be able to play that one for my children on camping trips during the summer. Keep making great music!
Sherry Timm
October 1, 2007
A friend has asked me to play and sing one of your songs -- Lightning Bugs. I cannot find the guitar chords on the internet. Can you help me!!?
nancyk
September 23, 2007
Hi Laurie! my friend Andy just told me about you and said he's transfixed and no wonder! you have a wonderfully compelling voice that resonates with warmth, kindness and beauty - i'm really surprised you haven't been snatched up by some major label - or that the labels aren't fighting over you - maybe you are being protected so you are free tomake your own path. i'm so loving 'my heaven' (mary poppins was my favorite back when!). and i love the way you've done a whole tribute to kate wolf. anyhoos, i wish you the best and hope to see you out on the road someday. nancy k
don
September 8, 2007
Great voice first time hearing you sing
the song I want to be like you!Was beautiful!
Don
alexis
August 21, 2007
hey i like your music
Jonathan Lougee
August 11, 2007
Although I've never heard your recent material I'll always remember your Janice Joplin rendition at age 13. Destined for success.
blessings to you.
Lindsay
August 11, 2007
Wow!
That's all I can really say. I think you are amazing!! I'm only young but your voice is one of the best I've heard. And the songs are so beautiful! "I wanna be like you" :)
Thank you!
Bob Bovee
August 7, 2007
Laurie,
I'm so glad to see you're still out there doing it..and making a success of the music. I always had lots of faith in you. Hope our trails cross sometime.
Bob
Tim Grant
June 26, 2007
An old friend of Charlie Chadwick from San Diego.
steve kirchmann
June 20, 2007
Hi, I heard your music just afew months ago for the first time. I fell in love with it. I have been a kate wolf fan for many years and to hear you sing her words so beautifully- I can't think of any words to describe the feelings that it brought up in me. I wife died seven months ago from breast cancer, she was only 40 years old. When I feel down I listen to your words and beautiful voicean dI know that she is happy because I am .
Thank you so much
Steve
June 20 2007
Annie and Chloe Thacker
June 11, 2007
Laurie,
Just wanted to let you know again how much we enjoyed your House Concert in Tampa.
My daughter, Chloe loves listening to your CD and we just drove from Destin, FL. to Tampa (9 hrs.) and Chloe wanted your music playing. My husband, Cliff enjoyed it also.
Thanks again and we look forward to seeing you in..... San Diego. SMILE
Annie
Sonny Highers
May 29, 2007
Thank you for being so nice on your traffic stop.
It also was nice meeting your friends, I hope they have a great time in the U.S.
Sonny
Jack Bellew
May 10, 2007
It was wonderful meeting you....we all enjoyed listening to you play.....please keep us up to date and let us know when you are coming thru again.... p.s. I still think you had your oldest girl at 13 :-) Jack
Ben Ritter
May 9, 2007
Dear Laurie,
Thanks for visiting me with Gloria Holloway today at my bedside in the Tampa VA Hospital.
Sorry the VA would not allow you to sing and play your guitar for me - rules! We had a nice chat, didn't we? Wish I had your takent to write a song about barefoot Alder in her formal with her shoes in her hand on our first date.
Thanks for giving me your Child Behind My Eyes CD. I am enjoying listening on my laptop. Hope to catch you live sometime soon!
My best to you,
Ben Ritter in sunny Tampa
steve
May 8, 2007
Laurie!! Will you be back in Lincoln this summer?
Jim Hitch
April 13, 2007
Hey Laurie, I can remember the early days when you were first learning to play and sing. I thought of you as my little sister. I'm talking 1976 or 1977? This last week I was coming home from a tour on the east coast and I put the Trumpet Vine cd in and I was so taken by it. I'm so impressed with the quality and feel. You've again come into my heart much like a little sister. You have come a long way since those early days and your truly in a class of your own. Thanks for not quitting and most of all thanks for being yourself and maintaining the free spirit that so many of us wish we had. God bless. Jim
David Burr Dallas TX
April 6, 2007
Havent seen you in 10 years, but still listen to you. Missed you at uncle Calvins, but was glad you finally made it. (Knew you would.) Enjoyed web site. Nice to see pic of HHolmes. Look forward to catching you again.
Alan Morris
April 5, 2007
Heard you once again which led to this web site. As a old friend always knowth you are a class act.
Sarah Lamar
April 1, 2007
Laurie, I have seen you three times in Sioux Falls, SD and hope you will return again soon. I am about to call in to the Women's Program on KUMD, University of Minnesota, Duluth to request My Heaven. I need a fix of it. Can't locate my ancient cassettes!
Happy Spring!
Sarah
Trudy L Thomas
March 31, 2007
Laurie, I just found your music on MySpace. Beautiful, soulful stuff.
Pearl Street Mall in Boulder is as it ever was....lots of lovely street performers and fabulous undiscovered talent. Come back and play a gig here sometime.
Trudy
Boulder, CO
xo
Joseph Rende
December 29, 2006
I first heard you at Uncle Calvin's coffee house in Dallas, and have fallen in love with your work.
Anne Wright
December 23, 2006
Just got home from the Meadowlark show in Lincoln, and what a great Christmas present for us. I'm so glad you come here now and then to visit and play a bit. Your music makes me smile, shed a tear, and laugh a little, too. Thank you so much. And, yes, this "old lady" likes Charlie, too! Love you both. Oh, and you are right, Daniel is wonderful. Have a great new year.
Jerry and Terri
December 23, 2006
Hey girl - it's been a long long time. Jerry and I will celebrate 19 years of marriage in 2007 and still clearly hear the notes you sang for us! So very glad to see you are doing well. Excellent web site! You were definitely on your way in junior high, I remember you humming and singing all the time, with such a lovely voice.
Sure hope to see you in Austin, TX someday.
We wish for you and your family the Happiest of Holidays!
Doug Anderson
November 11, 2006
Laurie; powerful stuff lady. meaningful. heartfelt. Just now enjoyed your music tonite on river city folk for the 1st time.. [sometimes I'm a little late...] dam if you don't remind me of Iris Dement. whoa. powerful stuff.... god bless, -a music LOVER, 60, who's been listening for a long while...
Leanne (violinist from Lincoln, remember?!)
October 27, 2006
Hey, beauuuuutiful website and gorgeous voice tracks!!! I just got back from Nashville (well, Franklin and Nashville) from recording at Tom T. Hall's studio with a band called Tomahawk----it was GREAT. Then, on our night on the town, went by all the bars on Broadway, noticed that Wolfy's is "Tippy's" now??? and saw my old roommate playing bass with someone other than br549----then noticed today when I went surfing on the br549 site that he is their new bass player! Dang, this is too much, too wonderful, you guys are doing great!
Love, Leanne
Nancy Lorenz
October 16, 2006
I watched you this weekend on channel 13. It was from when you were here another time. Back when Kolen was on 15 months old. It was good seeing you and hearing about you and Charlie. Really wanted to say HI!!!!!!!!
Donna Connely
October 6, 2006
I watched you on channel 13 tonight. I had my 13 yr. old son, Beau, watch also. I told him about you again-smile. I was sitting on the floor of Dietze Music store in Lincoln holding my baby Beau. You came in, smiled, and gave me one of your albums-"we were all babies" and said Beau reminded you of your babies. My Mom loves your album also. I recently purchased an electric bass guitar for Beau. He loves it. He also plays the trumpet and Baritone at school. We have an original song called "Cowboy for President" I hope Beau will make it famous someday. But I really just wanted to say HI!!
Dan & Sandra Willard
September 20, 2006
Laurie, We met you at the Eddie Stubbs broadcast. Thanks so much for the CD. We really enjoyed it... you're a great singer and writer. We're planning to come see you on Oct 11th at the Douglas Corner Cafe. Again, Thanks so much for sharing your gift with us.
emiliano
September 19, 2006
Hi, Laurie.I only want to say that you are a great singer and songwriter. I´m from Argentina and i met your music recently hearing My heaven.It like me a lot. Thanks!
Vi Wolf
September 13, 2006
Hi Laurie I missed your last concert in Lincoln Ne, when will you be back. I was on vacation in Michigan when you were here last. Its a great evening out for me I enjoy them very much. How are you coming with your new CD. Love Vi
charlie chadwick
September 2, 2006
when are you going to make a new CD? By the way, I think you're awesome, and I love you very much
mike snell
August 20, 2006
your songs, your voice is so beautiful, i mean Laurie you bring tears to my eyes, i really hope you`re heading for the UK soon, please let me know if
you are.
Patti Petow
August 17, 2006
Hello to you from your Clearwater, FL connection. Hope all is well in your world, Laurie. Let me hear from you when you get a moment or three.
All the best,
Patti
Jon Michaels
August 3, 2006
Laurie,
I really enjoyed meeting you and listening to your songs...what a joy you are. You’re real, honest, and sincere about your music. I love that! My favorite song of yours was “My Heaven" what a cool song! Contact me sometime as we live close and I would like to see your studio. I hope you will come out to my show at Pucketts (in Franklin, TN) September 29th...
Also, I was not kidding about how young you look....must be something in the water…
Have you played Kerville yet, if not contact me about it...
See you again....
Jon Michaels
jonmichaelsmusic.com
Wooly
July 14, 2006
I look forward to seeing and hearing you when you are in town.
Carolyn Eakle
June 12, 2006
Laurie, I love your music, I could listen 24/7. You are awesome. My son Dan Ray also a singer/songwriter
introduced me to your music while he was living in
Portland TN. and I became an instant fan. One of my
lifelong dreams is to be able to hear you in concert.
Rock
April 26, 2006
Hello Laurie, I'm a big fan of Kate Wolf .... and now I'm a big fan of you too .... thank you for your wonderful music ....
Many greetings from Holland !
Bill Fredericks
March 25, 2006
Just listened to your interview with Matt Watroba and was moved to buy a couple of your CDs. Your muse be blessed. Thank you.
Ramon M Cook
March 25, 2006
In my heaven is the greatest song ever. Its very heart lifting. I listen to it when im working out. Thank you for the inspiration
Steve Jones
March 6, 2006
'I wanna be like you' is a beautiful song. You should be famous ...
Michelle Carley
March 4, 2006
I heard your song My Heaven and think it paints a beautiful picture of heaven in my mind. What a wonderful song! I lost a very dear person (my mother) to me last year. For therapy, I wrote a poem about my mother's last day on earth. Perhaps you would like to write music to go with my poem. It's called "I'll See You In the Morning Light. Just a thought...I have a small business designing bookkeeping software for small business so I know nothing about the music industry but I thought I would contact you anyway. Thanks for listening.
Michael Kates
February 28, 2006
Hi Laurie - As we told you, Helene and I (I'm the guy in the yarmulke, she's the tiny one with the hat) were blown away by your songs at Folk Alliance. Out of the 20-some traded CDs we came home with, your 8-song sampler is the only one in heavy rotation in both cars. Your songs and delivery are from someplace very unique and powerful.
We've both begun singing "Lightning Bugs" with our Sunday school classes. Even that tune has such a cool perspective... a song about how it feels to be in a jar? Too much!
Seriously, we're both big fans. You deserve much success and happiness. To that end, I just bought 2 of your CDs from CDBaby. Best of luck and keep in touch.
Justin Mathias
February 24, 2006
Hey Laurie, It was great talking with you this morning. I listened to some of your music and I think that it is just great. Here is a link to my songpage drop by and give em a listen when you've got some time to kill. Let me know what ya think. See ya later.
Justin Mathias
http://www.acidplanet.com/artist.asp?songs=311685&T=6574
Arthur Godfrey
February 24, 2006
dear Laurie, so very cool to listen to your music at the folk alliance in austin. i went at the last minute and your songwriting and voice were one of the special moments i was graced by, much peace and love, arthur godfrey
Chuck Spano
February 8, 2006
Hi Laurie - just listening to the concert again off the adat copy - what a special evening! You know you're always welcome here anytime, whether playing here or not - we'll leave the lights on and the key under the mat, etc....! - some new friends
Pat Spano
February 8, 2006
Loved your pics of your precious grandson! No wonder you miss him. You take great shots of kids. Nice memories but I'd like them back, wouldn't you?
Have a great time in Austin and think of us.
We have been listening to your CD's and think they're great. Keep writing and get that next CD done. We beleive in you! You know where to stop when you come this way.
Much love and appreciation!!
Pat & Chuck
Sally
January 31, 2006
I'm looking forward to hearing you perform in Ormond Beach this weekend. My mom, two friends, and I are going down from south GA for the weekend primarily for the Steve and Cindy concert. I was delighted to get Chuck's email telling us we'll have a bonus. I met them and first heard their music on our Alaska adventure with Jack Williams in July '04. Travel safely. Sal
Sarah McClain
January 27, 2006
Hey mommy..you are in little rock...well i wanna say i love you and i miss you and i took time out of my day too do this...and thanx 4 puting the worst pictures of me on this website..you know you have better ones! lol well i love you and i will ttyl (talk to you later)
love
.::sarah::.
jon ferguson
January 26, 2006
hi there!! It was nice seeing you perform in Seattle!! Sounds like you had a blast! Cheers,
Jon
Michael
January 24, 2006
Interesting site. will return in the near future. keep up the good work.
Randall Renwick
January 22, 2006
Recently I was just doing some late night computer work and listening to Grassy Hill Radio on the net when your song "When you forgot to hide" came on. I was very touched. You have such a unique and beautiful voice. I found you web site, and listened to the other songs you have available there. I love all music, but folk has a special place in my heart, and your music and voice certainly makes it very easy to find that place.
Charles T. Michel
January 20, 2006
Laurie, I'm glad to see you have some more dates closer to me, Ann Arbor 250 miles
last time I saw you Mike Williams Take care
peace/love ctm
Robert Klein
January 10, 2006
Hi Laurie!
Your concert w. John Christian at Meadowlark Coffee next to Open Harvest was, as always, just wonderful and so relaxing! I really enjoyed myself and wished Carol hadn't needed to work. Always love to come to your performances for so many reasons. I thought it was really kind of you to do a benefit for the Rape Spouse Abuse Center. I hope a generous helping donation was made as a result.
I got your compliation and double Purple moon CDs at the concert, in part bc Carol couldn't be there. We love the CDs (surprise) :) We have heard Dar's own performance 'When I was a Boy' and quite frankly, we prefer your performance as odd as that may seem. I find your music to be spiritual and healing.
The above characterizations are in part why I checked out your website. A good friend is in the hospital and I was hoping I could arrange to have your CDs sent their way.
Thank you so much for your work! We appreciate your influence.
Robert (& Carol) Klein
jinnohn
January 4, 2006
Laurie
It was good to see you. When you get back please make sure you let me know so we can come listen to you play. Also, it would be great to sit and have a cup of coffee and catch up if you have the time when you get back.
Will be looking forward to hearing from you soon. Jinnohn :0}
Charles t. michel
December 19, 2005
Happy holidays Laurie , hope to see you soon, last time was at Mike Williams soho pickin' party
say hi to Rick Lonow next time you see him
PEACE,Charlie and Kathy MIchel
from western ny
Rob Barnhardt
November 29, 2005
Hi Laurie -- I got to see you perform at Wooly's house in Lincoln this summer. You were wonderful. I was bummed I missed you the last time you were in town. I thought maybe I would get on your e-mail list so that I would have better notice for the future. Congratulations on being chosen by the ISC to represent at the Rockrgrl conference. That kicks ass!
Jeff Mayer
November 19, 2005
I "stumbled" upon your music....boy, am I glad I did. Your voice and music is soothing to the soul and a refreshing difference to listen to.
Thanks for staying true to your heart and your childhood dream of being a singer.
Jeff
Pffeyatrick Co
November 9, 2005
You sang some songs in Nebraska at the Attention Center for Youth, My Father Mike worked there. Your song The Welfare Game was awesome but i can't find it can i please buy it from you? That song means alot to me.
Thanks Patrick COffey 847-644-4640
Rachel
October 30, 2005
Hey mama! Wow...this website is really nice! Sorry I didnt visit sooner... I think Malcom and Tom saw it before I even did! It's great to see all the different photos and the entire layout of the site is very well done.
Love, Rachel
Linda Marcy
October 29, 2005
thank you for the wonderful view into a kind sweet place. the trees in lincoln are most beautiful this year. peace to you and yours. Linda
David Kachuck
October 26, 2005
I heard you in Little Rock, AR 2 or 3 years ago. I'm so glad I bought the Trumpet Vine Album. I live in St Louis now and I'll look for your appearance here.
Mom
October 21, 2005
that last message was from Mom
October 21, 2005
Honey, you do sound like an angel, your voice is more beautiful every time I hear you sing.
Shawn Cole
October 15, 2005
Laurie, Your web-site looks great. Keep the music flowing. Shawn
steve howard
October 13, 2005
hi! Laurie! Great pictures, keep them coming. Hard to beleive its almost been a year since we stopped at your house. Keep the tunes rolling...... Steve
Larry J. Evermann
October 13, 2005
You have an angel's voice on earth.
jamesbo reilly
October 8, 2005
Youve got a nice website, and I enjoyed looking at all the pictures.
Have a great time at your shows.
vi wolf
October 4, 2005
I can't wait to see you and buy another cd. The pictures were great a good picture of Shirley, I enjoyed them all. See you soon Love VI
Helen Donlan
October 4, 2005
Hi Laurie! I'm not surprised I found you on the internet and to find that you have achieved your dreams. You were an inspiration to so many people with your drive and belief in yourself. I'm so happy to see you have made it and found happiness to boot!
I am living in Germany with Jamie (J-Bird) and her husband and children. We are scheduled to return to the states next June, but I may stay here to work at the American Hospital for a few years. I really like Europe.
Please drop a line when you have some time Sweetie. I would love to hear from you. The pictures are wonderful! I almost cried.
Peace and Love,
Helen (Kitty)
Don Holmquist
October 2, 2005
Laurie,
Nice work! Keep up the great job. Maybe I'll see you in October.
Don
The curmudgeon
October 2, 2005
Hey, the place looks pretty snazzy! I don't know if you noticed it but it was getting kinda dowdy...there was a film on the windows and dead flies on the sills. But now, mymymy, it's all fresh and...and...artsy!
Now, we need to Work on getting you some different wheels...you gotta image to maintain don'tjano? I know where you can find this cherry '69 microbus and there's this stoner in LA that could give it just what it needs to make it stand out...parked or moving, people would know you had arrived!
Well, we're lookin' for you to hit town and I'll be guarding the Latte machine soas they won't be firing it up during any of your songs...them low-bred knuckleheads have no culture, I tell you.
mjberry
October 2, 2005
Hi Laurie,
Great new design! Love the new photo...
Hard to believe you've been in Nashville *eight* years. I'll never forget your Zoo Bar going-away with Katie...
I'll be adding a line on my personal invitation to NADP Annual about your cameo appearance at the dinner... I'll drop you a line after our meeting Wednesday, just to confirm.
Thanks for the new e-mail and link. I'll pass that along as well.
It's always great to have your precious magical energy back in town, even if only for a few days.
Peace and Love,
Mj
dan ray
September 29, 2005
it's been a long time, hope life is being kind