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wrote on May 16, 2006
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JOHN IT WAS A GREAT SHOW AT THE CANAL STREET TAVERN SAT. NITE. JUST AS EVERYONE ELSE HAS SAID BOY DID YOU TAKE ME BACK TO A PLACE WHERE LIFE WAS MUCH SIMPLER EXEPT FOR THE 'NAM. TO SIT AND LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ALL THAT WAS MISSING WAS THE MIRRORED GLOBE FROM THE BLUE MOON BALLROOM. THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES DONT STAY AWAY FROM HOME FOR THAT MANY YEARS
wrote on May 16, 2006
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7:35 am
loved the music in the 70's none of my friends now has ever heard your music. they will now
wrote on May 15, 2006
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3:08 pm
John: My wife and I really enjoyed seeing you at Canal Street in Dayton the other night. The acoustic Stones music was great! Bought the new CD on the way out. Thirty years ago I would have bet against me ever buying such a thing - but you've given it new life. Also great to hear some of the old Batdorf and Rodney stuff - even though it's 30 years old - its timeless and still stands up (we will have to buy the CDs now). You and Stanley really compliment each other. It's been fun watching your career unfold - first watching you bang out Monkee's tunes on the piano at kid birthday parties at the Semler farm (mid 60s) - those first B & R albums (early 70s) - a Silver concert at Wittenberg U (late 70s) - hearing your voice and music on TV shows and commercials (80s and 90s) - and now back to Dayton to play acoustic Stones - what a trip!Your cousin Kurt wanted me to bring my Silver Album to Canal Street - but I opted not too - as I thought you wouldn't appreciate him screaming his requests for "Wham Bam"? from the audience!You taught me my first song (lick) on the guitar at one of those Semler farm visits way back when - believe it was "Little Black Egg"?. Since then I never have been far from a guitar and I thank you for that. Good luck!
wrote on May 14, 2006
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John - I just wrote a short personal note to you but realized there may be some people who would like to know about your beginnings. When you were 14 - we(the Trojans-a Dayton Ohio group specializing in Dylan and other not so often played artists)saw you at the Blue Moon in Xenia. Our lead singer was leaving for Viet Nam and we said "That's our new lead singer" You came to my parents house for an audition - bringing your electric piano - and blew us away with your "Summer in the City" Jon Sebastian tune. Immediately you became the center of the Trojans. All the teenie boopers would scream and holler when you'd get down on your knees and wale a tune like "Ruby Tuesday" or "I've Got You Babe". Our style changed to adapt to your talents and it certainly launched us into sub orbit. When we all graduated from high school (you were two years younger than us) we went to college and you went to LA. That's when you left sub orbit and we all know the rest. I'm glad you've never lost your roots. That was illustrated when you called me to give me front row seats at a B&R concert in Philly when I was in medical school. We stood up and left before Bread came on stage because you and Mark were done. As far as we were concerned - the concert was over. People thought we were weird to leave front row seats - but we old Trojans needed to discuss a few things. It really amused me yesterday when I called you and you asked me if I ever finished medical school. I think that radical - long haired medical student (still living in his rock and roll days)didn't inspire much confidence that I would become a surgeon. Great to see you and come full circle after 40 years. Hope to see you again soon.
wrote on May 14, 2006
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9:22 am
Great seeing you last night John. When you get to Maui look us up so we can rehash the primitive days in the Trojans.
wrote on May 14, 2006
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8:07 am
Back in "the good ole days" (was it '73 or '74?) - I had the wonderful opportunity to see Batdorf and Rodney with Harry Chapin at Wright State University. It was one of those concerts I've never forgotten. I was elated when I discovered you were going to be playing at the Canal Street Tavern in Dayton. I was one of the first people in line and absolutely loved the show last night. The acoustic melodies were spell binding. When you played some of your earlier songs - it brought back so many memories and I was suprised I remembered some of the lyrics. I hope you didn't mind my harmonizing at the side of the stage. Keep up the great work - your musical talent is to be commended.
wrote on May 8, 2006
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Hi! from your cousins in OH Look forward to seeing you this week!
wrote on May 4, 2006
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Date: Tue May 02 5:04:22 2006 Lebanon OH I saw Batdorf & Rodney about '74 near UCONN. It was a religious experience. No other concert ever hit the core of my being like that one. I think I may have even told them that on break.(no pick-up intended)So crisp - so clear - so TIGHT! Later - I became an entertainer myself. Tonight I was surfing and just "rediscovered" the music. Now I see Batdorf will be in Dayton in just 2 weeks! My first thoughts are - I can't take smokey bars anymore - alas - it's a smoke free event! That's too much of a coincidence to pass up. But how will it be without Rodney? Thanx for being some of the great memories of my youth. Any chance it was a Holy Ghost anointing I was perceiving?
wrote on May 4, 2006
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Date: Mon Apr 17 23:06:44 2006 Toledo - Ohio I saw John and Mark in Beavercreek - along with Harry Chapin. It was a great night of what is now vintage 70's music. I was glad to be able to add B&R to my collection. It is unique and excellent music.
wrote on May 4, 2006
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10:56 am
Date: Sat Apr 15 17:51:22 2006 Houston Texas In 1972 & 1973 - I managed a little record shop in Tampa - Florida called "Record City". I was 17. When "Home Again" came out I really liked it and it sold like hotcakes! I recently heard it on my satellite radio. You guys are great. Thanks for the memories!
wrote on April 20, 2006
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6:23 pm
Thanks for friending my son's band - Under Your Bed on MySpace recently. I saw Batdorf & Rodney perform in maybe 1972 at the Bitter End. I believe it was a release party for your first album together as Batdorf & Rodney. It was great - remember it like it was yesterday. Glad to see you are still cooking. Love your stuff.Best - Joe Marchione
wrote on April 15, 2006
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8:23 pm
I have been looking vainly for "Life Is You" as a CD -- I still have the record. Please make it available (complete with the calligraphy on the liner) on CD soon. The music takes me way back and since your on the iPod in the OR - maybe a new generation will be introduced to your music. Thanks...Tim Trotter
wrote on April 14, 2006
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Dear John:Glad to see so many still remember the WVUD days album rock - and yall duoin us all in on acoustics. Would have loved to play bass for you guys and would still anytime for charity work. since my family lost everything gained in 60 years in Dayton - memories are all thats left. My cousins jammin in Green Light Sunday and Trudy was a blast but I love acoustic too. From the old North side - thanks and good luck John and Mark. Wish Dabico would gather up all the regionals for a compilation but who would the market be - us homeless talkers? Man this place was hoppin for decades with locals. great stuff; later
wrote on April 3, 2006
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Great to see you are still making music and look forward to hearing the CD's instead of the tired lp's that I have babied for over 30 years.
wrote on April 3, 2006
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Date: Mon Mar 27 19:34:58 2006 Santa Barbara - California USA Have been a big fan since the first Batdorf & Rodney show at the Troubdour early 1970's.
wrote on April 3, 2006
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Date: Mon Mar 27 1:42:19 2006 Saw Batdorf and Rodney in Denver 30 years ago and never forgot their music/ It inspired me at a time when I was learning Guitar. I am still playing and never miss a chance to play some of thier songs. People still love their music.
wrote on April 3, 2006
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9:37 am
Many a good times had growing up listining to your music The music has helped me through many tough times THANK YOU THANK YOU
wrote on March 28, 2006
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10:25 am
I have been a big fan for many of years. When i lost my album collection - my biggeast loss was Batdorf and Rodney. Home Again will always be one of my favorite songs. Please make itr down to the Tampa area. I would love to bring my freinds to come and see you.
wrote on March 25, 2006
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7:41 pm
Mon Mar 20 21:22:46 2006 Hey John back in 1975 you and Mark played in Lubbock Texas. I played in the band that opened for you guys we were called Peyote. We were big Batdorf and Rodney fans. You allowed us to play Home Again. I will never forget it!What has become of Mark Rodney? God Bless - Junior Vasquez
wrote on March 25, 2006
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7:38 pm
Date: Thu Mar 09 13:05:17 2006 So glad to see you guys are still around. Always wondered what happened to the sound. Guess I should have checked the "net" a long time ago.
