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Name: Mick
Hi, Thanks for the info on VJ King Junior - He's a great little guitarist and if I could only play half as good i would be happy. I have his CD 'Shadow of a Dream' and I think his playing is terrific. I am not that keen on the producers added effects, we switched the CD to get away from the cracks and pops [webmaster's note: Mick is referring to the 50s simulation opening on track 04]. However this doesn't take anything away from VJ's playing. I just wonder where he'll be in another 10 years - up there with Tommy I bet. (Hope I can get to see him on Kerri-Anne on Monday. Tell him I'll be watching).
Mick
Appreciate your feedback Mick. Always helps to have good, honest opinions to help you with planning the next steps. Pleased you enjoyed the music overall - keep in touch! HeartBeat Name: Edwin Email: on file but withheld from publication due to spam harvesters Country: Australia Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 Time: 13:12
Hello VJ, Saw you on the Kerri Anne show yesterday, and I enjoyed your playing. Keep it up mate! Glad your dreams came true! I'm a Tommy fan too, and of course, a guitar player. Located in Sydney.
There was a lady in the USA you talked to in Tommy E's website chatroom, don't know if you still remember, but her name is Stephanie. She wants me to congratulate you for her. :)
Anyway, keep playing!
Regards,
Edwin
Hello, Edwin! Thank you for stopping by to say hello .... yes, we caught up with the lady you mentioned from Tommy Emmanuel's chat room. All the best! VJ Name: Sue
Hi VJ, I live in the UK and heard about your music through the Tommy Emmanuel website. I saw Tommy play here a few weeks ago, he was amazing and you seem set to be just as good. As Tommy said " never give up " a talent like yours should be encouraged and nurtured. Good luck in all you do, I'm sure you will achieve all your dreams if you continue to work hard.
With love from Sue
Hi, Sue! Thank you for your nice words - and I'll keep dreaming because I want to keep achieving. Yes, Tommy is truly amazing - and I felt very proud to be playing with him after all these years of hard work. Hope we get to meet you one day. VJ Name: Jen Email: on file but withheld from publication due to spam harvesters Country: Australia Date: Thursday, April 24, 2003 Time: 0844
What can I say.. man what a performance. I was glued to the tv when you were on Kerri-Anne!!! You were fantastic!!! I got goosebumps watching you play... sure am proud of you!
Keep reaching high buddy, and never live your dreams down!!
Take care and don't ever stop playing.
Jen!
" You gotta sing like you don't need the money, Love like you'll never get hurt, You gotta dance like there's nobody watching, From the heart if you want it to work."
G'day Jen.... thanks for your message and for the verse - pretty cool stuff! VJ Name: Barry
Congratulations VJ! A very professional presentation at the Silks City Tatts Club in Sydney. Your playing, and that lovely Stratocaster of yours, sounded supurbly Cooooooollll...... It must have been a lot of fun playing with Phil Emanuel.
Barry
Hi there, Barry. Yes, it was a blast playing with Phil. He's a great guitar player - and he and I are on the same wave length (I think). Just hope he will have me back again! VJ Name: Stephanie Email: on file but withheld from publication due to spam harvesters Country: USA Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2003 Time: 18:37
Hi, VJ!. I received your CD, "Shadow of a Dream," and love every track. I played it for my parents and they can't believe it's that sweet-faced little boy in the PR photo doing all that fancy picking. Dad is a long-time Chet Atkins fan, and he knows good guitar playing when he hears it. He is amazed at your level of musicianship, as am I.
I enjoyed our talk in Tommy Emmanuel's chat room. I look forward to chatting with you again. Maybe we can do it soon. Just tell me what day and time is best for you, and I'll be there. You're an inspiration and a genuine, great kid. I'm glad you're taking your time growing up, having kid-fun while you can. A full-time music career is waiting for you just around the corner, whenever you're ready to step into those "really big shoes."
c.g.p.?? I don't know...they may have to create a whole new category for you. It'll be like, " Look out world, here comes VJ!"
Stephanie
Hello Miss Stephanie. Pleased you enjoyed Shadow Of A Dream - I had a lot of fun recording it even though it was long time - or seemed a long time completing it. It was fun talking to you on Tommy's chat forum - and look forward to talking again sometime. VJ
Name: Trevor Jarrett Hey VJ I saw your great performance with Tommy E on the TV the other day - as usual your smile was wonderful and it filled my TV screen. Your playing gets better every time I see you perform. It was good to see you and to be able to say to my mates that I am friends with a true TV star. You are turning into a bit of ham too I noticed :) HaHaHa Keep working hard and remember that "Luck is when preparation meets opportunity! "
Trevor
Well... helloooooo Mr Jarrett!! How nice of you to pop in. Coming from a super-ham, this is a great compliment. Do I get a certificate now that I've passed the test! VJ Name: Geoff Since first becoming involved with the King family some years ago we have watched the progress of young VJ with interest and some pride. We somehow feel he is part of the family and look forward to the regular bulletins we receive from VJ snr. I have been playing Guitar for many years but can learn a lot from this talented young lad. With people like Tommy Emmanuel on his side he will go far. We are proud of you VJ, keep going the way you are and success will be yours. Our love from the UK
Geoff and Eileen
Hello Mr Geoff - thanks for visiting and leaving your comments. I am hoping one day to meet you and Mrs Eileen when we come to the UK. I have to work real hard says my dad before I can go on tour. So, I'll keep at it. Cheers - VJ Name: BBMeikel Hello VJ, your CD is arrived today and I cant take it out of the Player course my whole Family likes to hear your great Guitar playing. So keep on Rocking little big Man and find your Way. Hope to see you in Germany in the future, maybe with Tommy. Regards, BBMeikel webmaster of the Official German Tommy Emmanuel Fanpage
Hi, Meikel - how are you! Thanks for buying my CD. Every one we sell brings us closer to recording the next one. I look forward to touring Europe in a couple of years time - and will definitely be coming to Germany. Thanks for stopping by to say hello. VJ Name: Jason G'day VJ! Keep up the great work! Man, you can play that guitar!!!!!! Cheers and we might see each other again sometime Jason.
Hope so, Jason - it was great meeting you. Love your voice - cool, man, cool! VJ Name: MATILDA Hi VJ Papa m'a montré mes E-mail et les messages de mon livre d'or. Merci pour les félicitations que tu m'as envoyées. Peut-être jouera-t-on ensemble un jour... Amitié La petite Française MATILDA Dad shows me my E-mails and all of the messages in my guest-book. Thank you very much for the congratulation you send me. Maybe we will play together sometime... Friendly The little French girl MATILDA (Traduction par Papa.) http://little-shadow.ifrance.com/little-shadow/
Hi Matilda! It would be my pleasure for us to play together - and sooner or later our paths will cross, I'm almost certain. Love your blue Fender... and enjoy your music. VJ Name: Nick Kellie WOW!! you have a gr8 future if you carry on with doing what you're doing! I'm a 19 year old guitarist myself. Check out my website. Us guitarists should stick together. Nick
Thanks, Nick... appreciate the encouraging words - VJ Name: Harry Hughes Hi VJ... A friend of a friend of mine saw you on TV with Tommy ...and said you blew him away...and wants your CD...and web site address...which we passed on....so don't be surprised if he emails you ... Keep doing what you are doing...and you'll really enjoy life ...because there is no greater fun ...and no greater enjoyment than bringing pleasure to people through your music... I'd love to hear you do an instrumental version of some of my songs ... can we talk? Rock on, VJ... warmest regards Harry Hughes
Thanks Mr Hughes - it was a lot of fun playing with Tommy and seeing how they make the TV show. Sure we can talk... as long as there's a dollar at the end of the line:) - just send an email to my manager ('Contacts' page - this website). VJ Name: Ian G Harris Hi James! Bet you didn't think I'd pop up here eh? Many thanks for the preview of Flingel Bunt. Enjoyed it muchly! Best wishes for MusicOz 2003. Oh, by the way, STAY OFF THE WHITE CORDIAL. Regards, Ian and Aunty Maz
G'day there - how are things in the Werrington Forest! Definitely sticking with the apple pie, ice cream and custard next time - and, oh yes, ... a coke! VJ Name: Richard Lew This boy - SIMPLY FANTASTIC!
Hi, Mr Lew! Appreciate the compliment - thank you! VJ Name: Matilda & Pierre Hi! It's always a pleasure for us visiting your very nice site. The Pics and text are very professional. Good luck for you
Matilda & Pierre
Hello Matilda & Pierre! Nice to have you call in and say hello. A lot of hours have gone into the website... and it is always nice to hear from folk who have found it a pleasant visit when they have come here. Stay tuned! VJ Name: John Chalmers Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect from spam harvesting Country: Australia Date: Tuesday, 22. July 2003 Time: 21:03
It's a sure-fire bet that VJ will be listed in Downbeat magazine's all time great guitar slingers by year 2010.
Get moving 'little fella' that's only 7 years away - I know Tommy E would be proud for you to join him in the listings
– JC
Hi, Mr Chalmers - thanks for your message of confidence and encouragement. I do appreciate hearing from you. VJ Name: John Pickering VJ jr: It's hard to believe that one so young has so much talent on the guitar. I know your parents are proud of you, and I don't blame them. You've got what it takes, so keep it up and don't get sidelined along the way. Remember, the music is more important than the fame. John Pickering – The Picks/The Crickets [NB. The Picks were the voices behind Buddy Holly's 'Chirping' Crickets - see details this website's Links/Legends page - Webmaster]
Hello Mr Pickering! I am very honored to have your remarks posted to my website. My dad often speaks about you and the rest of the Crickets. Sometimes it makes him sad to talk about it - because of Buddy Holly's tragic death before his time was really up. Yes, the music IS more important - and I think that's why I'm having so much fun learning more and more each day. Please keep in touch. VJ Name: stephanie Your music is making me cry right now. Sorry for blubbering like an old woman [I'm only 48 :) not so old yet!]. Your dad emailed me about the Conservatorium in 2004. I'm so proud of you. I'm at university working on a music business degree to combine with my journalism degree, and this semester I'm doing the music theory thing, learning to play piano and guitar by standard notation and will be composing soon. ( I use my black VJ guitar pic for good luck.) It's hard but fun. Macroeconomics and business? Not so fun. I would love to hear from you sometime. No time for the chat rooms now I'm back in school. Jazz and blues improvisation knocks my socks off, and Tommy E does it without removing the shoes! You sound brilliant yourself, and I felt my socks slipping off as I was listening. By high school-end, you'll be unbeatable. Happy journeying, VJ.... Stephanie (muso-journo in USA)
Hello, Miss Stephanie! So nice to hear from you - and I hope you keep persisting with your learning music. Tommy E..... he's the best.... he the Man! VJ Name: Glenn Loxley Dear VJ You're talent just amazes us. Many, many thanks for you're YEAH for the YEAR. It means a great deal to us. Regards, Glenn and Chris Loxley
G'day there! All I can say is that you guys mean a lot to us as well. Keep cooking! VJ [Webmaster: For 'Yeah for the Year' see VJ's Baseball Bio] Name: Renek Wib NICE ! NO MORE WORDS ! PLEASE PLAY TO END OF WORLD AND ONE DAY MORE!! BEST WISHES ! RENEK
G'day, Renek! This is very kind of you to send these remarks. I enjoy sharing what I feel about music through my guitar - and it is always nice to hear when someone else picks up the signals and likes what they hear. VJ Name: Eric Kingdon Hi VJ, I enjoyed the Flingel Bunt Track. It is great to hear people doing their own interpretation rather than concentrating on getting as "close to the original" as possible. Keep going! Eric
Hi, Eric! So pleased you liked our interpretation. I love Shadows & Hank Marvin music - but where I can, I try to give it a different arrangement - hoping that it will appeal to the my generation of music fans. All the very best! VJ Name: Lawrie hey vj i saw your sight
G'day, Lawrie... I hope it was OK :) - VJ Name: ADE Hi, I've just been enjoying your sound files....why not visit our site and leave your link so that more get the chance to visit your site...best wishes and good luck for the future! Ade http://groups.msn.com/theshadowsarehere/ To join simply send me an email and I'll do the rest....
G'day, Ade! Thank you - and, yes, we will definitely pay a visit to the shadowsarehere website. VJ Name: Richard Kolendo Hey, great site, great playing....keep it up! Best Wishes Richard
Thanks, Richard. Appreciate the words of encouragement and compliments about the website. Hopefully, it will get better as time goes. Take Care! VJ Name: Kayla Johnny Cash is an awesome man. This year for my research paper I decided to write about him and there is so much stuff that I never knew about him that makes me admire him even more, and this site has been a big influence on that. Kayla Ann
Pleased you found the information on our site helpful, Kayla, and you are welcome to drop in any time. We love Johnny Cash - and his death was a sad loss. VJ [Webmaster: visitors can read the Johnny Cash Tribute at
http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au/HB_cash.htm
Name: Gary Wertz Country: USA Hello VJ; I've been listening to guitar music for quite a while now. My interest keyed on Duane Eddy, The Fireballs, The Ventures, The Shadows to name a few of the earlier instrumental bands. I've seen Zoe McCulloch a few times from England as well. I must say you are quite talented - very impressive. Keep going, it's hard to believe you are so young. A very classy and distinctive style. Gary Wertz
Thank you, Gary for your complimentary remarks - I'm hoping to do a Duane Eddy number on my next CD (just for you!). Zoe McCulloch is a great guitarist, and I'm looking forward to catching up with her before too long. VJ Name: Jarle Hello VJ I really like your playing, and the sound of your guitar! My compliments. Wish you a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year filled with Music! Greetings from Norway Jarle
Hello Norway! Appreciate your season's wishes and trust you also have a wonderful Christmas and New Year. I suppose it's snowing over there. Thanks, Jarle, and pleased you you enjoy the music. VJ Name: barry simply ... fantastic DONT STOP
Thank You, Barry! Appreciate the compliment - it keeps me going! VJ Name: Agent 809 Hello VJ, Great website!! Niiiiice music!!! Artistopia Agent 329 showed me your press kit and being the marketing person in the mix, I am taking advantage of this guestbook opportunity...Great press kit!! For any one wondering where such a marvelous press kit came from, check out Artistopia - The Ultimate Artist Resource at Artistopia. ( Artistopia Link http://www.artistopia.com/VJ-King-Jr - HeartBeat Webmaster)
Well, Hello Agent 809! Nice of you to stop by and leave your message. Artistopia is a good thing for musicians like me and I appreciate the opportunity to be a part of it. VJ Name: matilda Hi A Happy new year to you and your family... Matilda
Hi there, Matilda! Thanks for stopping by to send your New Year wishes. Our greetings back to you and your dad for a great 2004. VJ Name: Alan Sampson Great Playing young man! keep it up. All the best......Alan
Always need a little encouragement - appreciate the message, Alan - Thanks! - VJ Name: Cameron Harris I had the pleasure of meeting VJ on the harbour cruise with Phil Emmanuel. He is not only one of the nicest kids you'll ever meet, but also one of the most incredible talents I have ever seen ! VJ, I hope you retain your 'down to earthness' on your way to stardom ! Cameron Harris
It was nice to meet you, Cameron - thanks for coming, and thanks for the nice compliment - VJ Name: Arnulf Hi VJ! I`m a Norwegian man at the age of 46. I`m born in 1958, the Year when Hank and Bruce started playing. You are a great guitar player. Best wishes for the years to come. Sincerely yours Arnulf Østvik
Thanks Arnulf ØSTVIK - your good wishes are much appreciated...hope to make it to Norway one day, so keep your eye out! - VJ Name: Ruth & Roger Power Hi VJ, As longtime friends of your mom and dad, I just wanted to send congratulations from us (my husband Roger too) to you for the wonderful opportunity you must have experienced being invited to be a guest for the Tommy E surprise. And, your first plane ride. How exciting!! Hope you can visit the States soon so we can meet you. I don't think we will have the opportunity to visit Australia again as we do most of our traveling in the US now. It has been very cold here in the state of Ohio this winter, so I must order a VJ CD to add some cheer listening to your talented guitar playing. And, with such feeling I must add. In Harmony, Ruth Power
Hi, Aunt Ruth & Uncle Roger - I was really excited to hear from you - thank you sooo much for your nice message - hope to tour US, maybe 2006, so we'll catch up then, huh! - VJ Name: GRAHAM SKELLY THE RISE AND FALL OF FLINGEL BUNT.....................YES!!!! IT TOOK ME YEARS TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THIS SONG WAS CALLED AFTER I HEARD IT A LONG LONG TIME AGO. YOU HAVE IT ON YOUR WEBSITE FULL BLAST. GOOD SHOW. GRAHAM
Glad you stopped by, Graham, to say hello.... Flingel Bunt is probably one of the greatest instrumentals ever written, and I was pleased to have an opportunity to record it. All the best.... VJ Name: Stephanie (USA) VJ, Sweetie, you are a wonder and I'm so happy you had this experience with Tommy and "This is Your Life." I'm glad you were part of it. Wish I could have been a fly on the wall or a mouse in your pocket. You are a talent the world needs to keep its eye on. Treasure these times. Love, Miss Stephanie (in OK USA)
You are very kind Miss Stephanie - but now you've got me blushing again :) VJ Name: Kimberly Martin I am very impressed with you and your music....I found your link on a Promote Your Band Webpage. I am glad I came to visit, my husband and I play bass, my six year old son is just starting lessons on electric guitar, I could only hope he will love music as much as you do and will want to entertain too..............God has given you a very wonderful gift, share it always...................
Kimberly, thank you for your encouraging message. It brings back memories when I hear of a six year old boy learning music. I was the same age when I started learning guitar. You must send me a picture of your son playing his guitar. VJ Name: The Hood & Wench Hi from the Glen, was really fantastic to hear the news of your appearance on TIYL with Tommy. Bet you'll never forget the experience. We have to catch up again soon for another oyster supper!! Lots of best wishes for all your future endeavours.
Well.... how are things in Werrington Forest, Hood! If all that's on offer is oyster soup then by the sound of it things are pretty miserable:) Feed it to Prince John! - Oh, dear... what hope does a peasant have these days. Cheers, dear friends - hope to visit Jolly Old England in 2006 - maybe you can save me up some apple pie, ice cream and custard. VJ ("Hey, dad, why do they call England 'Jolly' when the weather is always so miserable over there?") Name: naomi Just read the email Dad sent me, WOW, what a fantastic night. Carly, Jack, Dave & I can't wait to watch it on Telly. Love to you all, Can't wait to see you all again, CONGRATULATIONS Love Naomi
You'll really enjoy the show when it screens. Tommy Emmanuel is just the most nicest guy and to be there with all his family and so many friends was pretty cool. Had a great time, met a lot of people, and finally got to fly in a plane! Love to everybody at your house. Bye for now. VJ Name: Dee Le Blang Never have my eyes laid upon a more deserving young man that is destined to take this world by storm. It is always the greatest of pleasure and an honour to see you perform VJ, and I was thrilled that I was witness once more to your talent, ability & gentle unassuming nature. Congratulations!!
G'day, Chickie Dee! The honour was for me to be on the same stage as BOTH Tommy and Phil was something I will treasure for ever. And that it should be on a show like This Is Your Life - AND at Jupiters - AND with people I've only heard my dad talk about ...like Col Joye, Nathan Cavaleri, and Troy Cassar-Daley - well... what can I say to describe what I can't possibly describe. Thanks, Dee, for the part you too have played in helping me - VJ Name: Phil Hadler Hello, I just came across your site. The reason I found it, was, I am putting on a show with Tommy Emmanuel next month. I met Tommy a few times now, mostly on tours with Bill Wyman. My friend Albert Lee was also with them. Nice band. Anyway, I just love Shadows stuff and always have. I have been lucky enough to meet all the old Shads and some of the new boys too! I met Hank in Perth WA and in the UK his son Ben is a great player and guy. In fact all the old Shads are great. Keep up the good work and get others to try some Shads Tunes. They are a good base for leaning the guitar. Well done Phil Hadler.
That must be Phil from the old Rock a Beats .... hey, man... nice of you to say hello. Please say hi to Tommy when you see him next month - and tell him that I miss his not being here. I probably won't see him until next year when he visits us again. Shadows tunes... well, I probably wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for Shadows tunes. C'ya! VJ Name: Darcy Emmanuel VJ - we met at Tommy's This Is Your Life night on the 15th February 2004. I spoke to your dad last night Sunday 29th and I have sent some posters to him today the 1st March, hope you like them. My family and I all looked at your website. I found it very interesting and your family should be proud. We wish you all the best in the future.
G'day Darcy - yes, I remember you well. You are Tommy's brother. We had a great night didn't we - and how exciting was it surprising Tommy. It was really fun. I can't wait to see it on the television. The whole thing was a big buzz. I got to fly in a plane too. And everybody seemed to have a good time. Thank you for the posters you are sending. Can't wait to see them! I'll let you know when they come. Bye! VJ Name: Darcy Emmanuel I had to send you this second bit of my letter. I lived in a home full of music, and I also played guitar and drums a little myself - but when our dad died I decided that I did not want a musical career. I was only 7 years and 80 days old. Please be careful in the music industry it can be unkind, but if you play your cards right it will give you the highest of highs. May good luck follow you with whatever you choose to do. Tommy's advice to you was well thought out and believe you me he is speaking from experience. It's all up to you now. Say hello to your family for me. Love from Darcy Emmanuel, Michelle, Gemma & Sarah
Hello again Darcy - and Michelle - Gemma - and Sarah. I appreciate hearing from you and want to thank you Darcy for your words and encouragement, it means a lot to me. Tommy did tell me it was a hard business and that I need to always be very aware. I will keep on working hard and hope for some of that good luck. :) I said hello to everyone here and we send our best wishes back to you.... hope we get to see you again soon. VJ Name: MATILDA Hi Friends
Good picks and it's a pleasure browsing on this site. About Matilda. She recorded a small 4 titles cd with a version of Apache - her Shadows and Jerry Lordan tribute. She recorded a Spotnicks track called "SPACE PARTY" and the theme of the movie "A summer place" played in the past by the Ventures.
See her web site and new updates; http://www.bluematilda.com
Good luck
Pierre and Matilda
Hi there Pierre... and Matilda! Nice to hear from you again. I've been hearing good things about your recent recording, and I'm looking forward to hearing these new tracks. Anyone reading this should go and visit Matilda's website... all us kids need encouragement you know!
Name: Mark Strykowski Hi there,
You may not remember me... I am the School Band Director at Samuel Gilbert Public School. I would like to congratulate you on getting a place at the Con High School. It is truly a unique school, as you are no doubt aware, one that can offer an experience second to none. How do I know? It was my high school too.
We recently had our High School Reunion with class mates of 20 years ago (we finished Year 12 in 1984) - it was great to catch up with old friends to swap stories and remember our days at the Con. We all enjoyed our time very much and believe that we were very fortunate to be given the opportunity to be educated in such a way. I hope your days at the Con will be as memorable as ours....
A really great site too - I look forward to following your progress at the Con - All the best
Mark Strykowski - MMus(MusEd) BMusEd MMTA Con High Alumni (Class of 1984)
"Hi, Mr Strykowski. Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of the Class of '84. Thank you for your comments... I'm enjoying the experience even though this is only my first year. Except that with the travel to the city and back each day it is very tiring. Pleased you enjoyed the website, and will keep the pages updated so from time to time everyone can catch up with what is happening. All the best to my teachers at Samuel Gilbert... I miss them especially Mrs Phillips... please say hello from me." - VJ Name: Mrs Coe Keep up the great work in the field of music James! I enjoyed reading your biography and looking at your snapshots. It is amazing that you already know so many of our top musicians. All that and a good sport too. I don't know where you get the energy.
Congratulations on your career so far.
Cheers,
Christine Coe, your Year 3 teacher
"Hi, Mrs Coe! Gee it's nice to hear from you. Year 3 was a great year for me and I look back on fond memories as part of 3C. It was also the year that I began my very first recordings for my first album, which is still selling all these years later. I particularly remember your love of flowers and animals ... and chasing down homework:) Yes, I've been very fortunate to come to know some famous musicians in such a short time. Playing with Phil Emmanuel and Tommy Emmanuel was a great experience. Hopefully there will be more to come :) " - Victor James Jr Name: Ian G Harris Hi Guys, if this year is the 50th anniversary of "Rock Around The Clock" here's a question for you. What (I repeat What NOT who) celebrates the same anniversary this year? Need a clue? It's usually red, lean and mean! Give you the answer tomorrow if you can't figure out. Regards from The Forest and all The Merry Men!
"It would have to be Leo's Fender Stratocaster - except that the 1st one wasn't red... it was sunburst! Although you did say, 'usually'!" - vj Name: Justin Daish Country: uk Very impressed, nice to hear someone taking a new slant on some of the old hits - i LOVE your version of peace pipe! (i'd like to hear VJ play the modern version that hank played on the 95 tour, from the video). Justin
" Well, we will just have to get a hold of that '95 tour video and see what we can come up with.... thank you very much for the suggestion, and for dropping by to record your comments. Appreciate hearing from you, Justin." - vj Name: Yoshi Hey man... guess who! VJ, I was absolutely stunned when I bumped into your homepage...! This is awesome! I just can't believe my li'l year 7 buddy is playing that music I'm listening to right now! I heard some rumours about you and I even asked you about it but I didn't expect to see this!!! I'm real impressed man...go YOU! I was just thinking what you would be in 10 years... or even 5. Can't wait till you hit the big stage... I mean the real big one... whenever that is, just remember I will be amongst the many fans cheering for ya. You gave me inspiration... so I think I'm gonna go and do some practice now! See you back at school! Love your quote! Cheers bud, Yoshi
" Hey, there, Yoshi! It's all supposed to be a big secret - so don't tell anybody. Anyway, thanks for all the kind words... appreciate it. Catch up with you soon." - VJ Name: Rudi Jurgens Great ! already sounds unbeatable. Would love him to play a tune i composed "River to the sea "
" Thank, Rudi ..... if you have a digital file of your River to the Sea, then do not hesitate to email a copy and we'll take a look at it. No promises of course, however, as we are presently considering material for the next album, I'll put it on the table along with the other possibles for consideration. All the best to my friends in Switzerland and thank you all for your emails. Warm regards. All the best Rudi. " - VJ Name: JOHN ABELA . HI. Congratulations VJ King Junior. I do play the guitar a bit. I love listening to THE SHADOWS. One day you will be up there with the big ones. BEST REGARDS. JOHN.
" Thanks for stopping by with your message, John. Yes, the Shadows have some great tunes. It would be nice to see them play - but their final tour is being played in the UK right now. " - VJ Name: Graham excellent!!!
"Thanks, Graham. Appreciate it!" - VJ Name: richard myers I love that old style of rock&roll!
" It's fun music and fun to play - let's hope that good old Rock 'n' Roll makes a come back - I'm working on it! ☺ .... pleased you enjoyed the music, and thanks for dropping in to offer your comment. All the best." - VJ Name: Roger Stafferton I was knocked out by his interpretation of Flingel Bunt. More power to his young fingers
"Pleased you liked it, Roger - Thanks!" - VJ Name: Danny Daniels Hi, Can you tell me if the shadows will do a farewell tour of Australia? Have been a big fan since the 60s Thanks Danny
"Hi, Danny. Much wishful thinking and fan-fed rumours in the wake of the Shadows successful UK Final Tour that finished last month. It would be nice, wouldn't it, to have them tour here in Australia - but we're not holding our breath. If anything breaks (or leaks) you will probably hear it first via the following Shadows chat groups ...
http://groups.msn.com/TheShadowsarehere/general.msnw
... and we will certainly publish any official confirmation in our own NEWS section on this website should we receive it.... so, stay tuned!
All the best!" - VJ
Name: The Hood Well, well. Another year older. Wishing you loads of Vanilla Coke & Krispy Kremes. Maybe see you on Sunday at SSC meeting? Take care until we meet again. All the best from Maid Marian and yours truly.
" Thanks... but I prefer the red stuff with my Krispy Kremes... oh, well, just a few more years to go. See you Sunday at the Sydney Shadows Club meeting. " - VJ Name: Kenneth.Shad.jR Very nice site you are the future of Shadow music Kind Regards from Kenneth Shad jr/From Sweden
"Thank You, Kenneth! ... and... hello to all our friends in Sweden. Always enjoy playing Shadows music, it makes people happy. Pleased you enjoyed your visit. " - VJ Name: Kenneth.Shad.jR Hi there VJ! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! I hope that you gone have a wonderful birthday! Keep on playing that wondeful guitar music that you are playing! Best wishes from Kenneth Shad Jr/from Sweden
"Thank you again - appreciate your good wishes - yes, a teenager at last!" - VJ Name: Daniel Coffey Love the edge on Bunt; lovely: too short - always leave 'em wanting more?. Great tone. Check out leftie Ollie Halsall w/ Mick Patto's late '60s/early '70s outfit from Lincoln - PATTO. Especially solo on Hold Me Back and intro/outro on Hold Your Fire - incidentally, Ollie did all of the MacCartney-type stuff with the Ruttles and PATTO's drummer was an actual Ruttle - [ask your Dad!]) Used to see them in a dive off Wardour St. in Soho c. 1970 - all sorts would drop by: they played Mondays/ Tuesdays so working musos would get a chance to watch; Harrison was in there one night, Pete Moon regularly dropped by. Ollie played xylanphone and guitar. Very wild but very good. Thought also that you'd enjoy Jesse Ed Davis playing Six Days on the Road with Taj Mahal - also from that period. Spare Strat - right up your alley. You may know this stuff - if not, enjoy. Best wishes
"Nice to hear from you, Daniel... and thanks for the information which I will check into for sure. Dad mentioned that Ollie played drums before he took up guitar. I'd like to have a go at the drums one day, too. Yeah, I like that 'edge' we got out of doing Bunt and I'm looking forward to re-recording it again for my next album. We are also thinking about extending the solo a few more bars." - VJ Jr Name: Kevin Dowling Hi VJ, I stumbled across your website by accident, boy was I pleased to hear such talent, I shall be looking out for any appearances you make in the UK. I've been playing the guitar for about 40 years (since I was fourteen) and it took me several years to get to your standard, it's nice to hear someone putting feeling into their playing rather than just playing notes, it makes the world of difference as I'm sure you'll agree. Anyway, good luck for the future (as if you need it !) Best Wishes Kevin
"Thanks, Kevin - I haven't been to the UK and so I am looking forward to going there. We have received invitations to play in Europe and UK but my dad says I must be patient as I'm just in my first year of high school. I'm pleased you enjoyed my music and l hope to meet you some day. C'ya!" - VJ Name: Julz HEY Mate, I stumbled on your site from the Phil Emmanuel site - nice sound you got hapenning .. and baseball also wicked. I have PLayed guitar in Phil's band on and off for the last 10 years so hopefully we'll get to jam when i get back ... In the meantime check out www.projectwinterhaven.com .. thats what i've been up to since breaking with Phil E for the past 3 years ... . Awesome stuff you're playing // great to see Aussies keeping a grip on the melody .. cheers and hope to jam soon - Julz Parker
"G'day, Julz! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello... would love to catch up with you for a jam when you get back to Oz. Email me (see "Contact" page for the address) when you return. Appreciate the compliments... thanx!" - VJ Name: Woza Hey, good work, it totally amazes me when young people are bitten by the blues bug, as i was 27 when it bit me listening to SRV music. A c/d that you absolutely must check out is Doyle Bramhall ll -- "Welcome", which came out in 2002 and is electric blues rock and soul blended seemlessly. Doyle Bramhall ll is currently on tour playing guitar with Eric Clapton and his songs are played by Eric and BB King, and his father ( Doyle Bramhall snr ) was writer and co-writer of some of SRV 's songs. A few of his songs from "Welcome" have featured on teen movies and he used to play with SRV's band after his death. All this and he is only in his mid 30's. Now with all the links to Stevie, he definitely is NOT a SRV clone, he has his own style and sense of melody and grace and is well worth a look. Keep the passion. Woza
"Thanks for that info, Woza. I've checked out the website and you're right, he's good. Will definitely keep an eye out for DB II in future. I'm a true blue SRV, BBK, and EC fan, and looking forward to developing my blues music over the next couple of years. Appreciate your message very much." - VJ [For Doyle Bramhall's website, see http://www.doylebramhall.com/ - and then there's Doyle Bramhall II at http://www.doylebramhall2nd.com/home.htm - webmaster, HeartBeat] Name: Elaine Hi VJ, I have been looking for a website for Tommy Emmanuel. Can you please help? Thanks.
"Happy to oblige... you'll find Tommy Emmanuel at http://www.tommyemmanuel.com - and treat yourself to a copy of his latest CD, Endless Road ... it's a great album. Have a nice day!" - VJ Name: Jordan Lee I'm BMI songwriter/music columnist Jordan Lee from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I'd love to hear what Tommy Emmanuel could do with one of my guitar classics - 'Sound Of My Guitar'- my current top-seller via/digital download at Apple iTunes. It features the magnificent acoustic guitar of Sam Pacetti and vocals by Miss Judy Hall, performed flawlessly. But a purely Instrumental-only version of the tune is still yet to come. I have a massive collection of instrumental guitar music by the best names in the business many of whom I've interviewed (Chet Atkins & the great Phil Keaggy among the lot) but I don't believe there's a better guitar player alive than Tommy Emmanuel, whom not having met, I enthusiastically admire.
"Tommy makes even the humblest of tunes sound special, including Happy Birthday. If he visits your city there's a big treat in store for you. Something to look forward to - so keep an eye on his tour schedule at http://www.tommyemmanuel.com/tour-dates/ - Thanks for sharing the information on your songwriting and I wish you all the best for the future." - VJ Name: TOMKELLY WOOOO IM DOIN DA BUNT IN MA QUITAR LESSONS AT SKOOL!! IT ROKS!!! BUT I DNT HAV DA CD WHERE CUD I BUY IT FROM
"Ask at your local record store for The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt (by The Shadows). VJ King Jr's arrangement is currently part of a larger 'work-in-progress' and not yet released. Happy to email you a compressed mp3 file of the demo version of Bunt if this will help - just let us know. Click Here for the CONTACT page and our email address " - WebMaster
Name: Martin Glanz Hi VJ ... haven't seen you for a while. I hope school, sport and music are going well. Mate - I have not forgotten you, I've just been really busy with family and with business infrastructure. Work is progressing on your axe - a little difficulty in obtaining suitable rosewood, but as you know "never give up". Speaking of such the 12-string semi-acc. prototype is finally complete - and "blow me down", the thing works. In fact it plays beautifully - beyond my expectations. Hopefully we'll catch up soon and you can give it a real good workout. Till then, be good, stay well and keep practicing [I've doubled my practice hours so lookout!] Cheers, Marty.
"Hi, Martin ... great to hear from you and pleased work on the new axe is gradually progressing. Looking forward to hearing the 12-string. Sounds cool, man. I've been having a break the last few weeks and only just getting back into my practice routines. So, no dueling guitars session until I get back up to speed:) Thanks for the update and catch up with you soon." - VJ Name: Woza Hi again , i just brought Roger Waters ( pink floyd ) - in the flesh live - DVD released 2002 with Doyle bramhall II on guitar and vocals , WOW , 4-5 guitarists on stage and Doyle sings solo on the song - Money - and his wife is one of the chorus girls , TOP STUFF . Also purchased SRV - Live at Montreux - 2 DVD set , released last week ( at last after all this time ) and i tell you what , it's totally incredable . You have got to see him rip into the instramentals - Hide Away and Scuttle buttin' , those 2 songs will blow your mind . An absolute "must have" DVD . Good luck, Woza
"Thanks, Woza!" - VJ Name: The Hood Great to see you guys on Tuesday night and catch up with all the news. Hope you enjoyed the show. I thought The Atlantics played a great set and Chris Isaak was a real surprise for me. Didn't realise previously how good he is. Looking forward to TIYL next week with VCR ready to roll. Hoping to see you for a barbecue and/or jam real soon. Take care. Best wishes from both of us here at The Glen.
"The Atlantics were the main reason we were there. Great band - just disappointed at the sound mix and volume/presence. Straining one's ear to hear a group with such a (normally) 'big' sound was a new experience. Maybe it had something to do with our centre-right seating. Yes, Isaak was a surprise package - and his musicians impressive. Boring to watch on video, but very engaging live. A few pressing tasks to complete and the boys will be over for that BBQ - just the thought of it and the mouth waters ... did I hear somebody mention Krispy Kremes!" - (an envious) WebMaster Name: Ian and Marilyn Hi Guys ... tonight"s the night we are glued to our tele. Hope Channel 9 haven't edited too heavily. We feel that this appearance could do a lot of favours to boosting awareness of VJ Jr and his ability. Who knows what it may lead to. Wishing you all the best for a great response. Thinking of you both and that you are well and take comfort in the fact that you have lots of mates out here. Until next time take care. The Hood and The Wench.
"Greetings from The Glen to all at Werrington Forest. In some ways the screening itself will be a bit of an anti-climax having been 'taped' over 8 months ago now. The memories, however, remain vivid. Being present in such an intimate setting where so many of Tommy's dearest friends and family came together to pay tribute to one of Australia's greatest sons was a delightful and moving experience. Much of the day preceding Phil and Tommy's final performance for that 45th Anniversary Tour was taken up with rehearsals conducted within a climate of strict secrecy and governed by stealth - excitement and tensions building hour by hour in the lead up to the eventual 'big surprise' at the end of the show, filmed in front of an ecstatic and equally surprised Jupiters packed house. Then the private cocktail party that followed (Thanks, Nine Network & Jupiters!) taking us into the eerie silence of the very small hours of the morning after. How proud VJ Jr and I both were - and honoured - to have been invited by the Nine Network (Producer, Andrew Rodgers) to be present (and in VJ Jr's case, participate) among such a grand assembled company." - VJ Sr [Visitors: For a behind-the-scenes first-hand account of Tommy Emmanuel - This Is Your Life, click here] Name: Roger Smith just visiting
"Thanks for dropping by .... hope you enjoyed your visit and will come again sometime." - VJ Name: Olivia Shepherd I think your websites great! Do u remember me? I used 2 go 2 Samuel Gilbert with you. Good Luck In the future. Best Wishes - Olivia
"Nice to hear from you Olivia - what year were you in, and what teacher did you have?" - VJ Name: Toby McInnes Hi VJ, I think you are really good. My Mummy and I watched you on TV a few weeks back and I think you are cool. My sister broke a guitar in our local shop and Mummy had to buy it so I hope I will get it for a Christmas present. She was pretty mad at Sarah. I am four years old now, nearly catching up to you. Going to have a look at Pip's website now. Love Toby
"Hi, Toby! Gee it was great to hear from you. Sorry to hear about the broken guitar your mum had to buy, but now you might be able to learn to play it if she gives it to you for Christmas, and your mum will be happy that Sarah broke it. If it's OK with your mum the next time you come to Sydney you and I could have a jam session together. Now that would be fun!
Thank you for writing and I hope we catch up soon." - VJ Jr
Name: John Phipps Hi VJ. You may not remember me but I remember you. I was speaking to Rachel the other day and she gave me your web site address. You've been very busy by the look of things, congratulations on what you've achieved so far and keep going. I hope to come to another one of your shows when I come back to Australia. I got married to Kerri Dell (don't know if you know her, but she remembers you) in July of this year and we live in London at the moment. Maybe we'll see you over here if you do a tour, who knows?? I had been living in Munich, Germany for the past two and a half years. This part of the world (Austria, southern Germany, Switzerland) is really unbelievably beautiful. If you ever get the chance to travel here or even live here for a while like I did, definitely take it. Anyway, I'll sign off here and say good bye for now. John Phipps
"I was probably very young when we last met - I'm getting old now and my memory is fading :) - I am hoping to visit the UK someday and I'll look forward to meeting up with you again. Thanks for writing and hope you enjoyed your HeartBeat visit." - VJ Jr Name: john fay excellent rendition of a great tune.
"Thanks, John! appreciate the positive feedback." - VJ Jr Name: rebecca Hey, i dont know if you would remember me but i'm Beck, Joe-Ben's daughter....well hope to catch up soon. It would be nice to see you all again...i think you get my email address in this? Well, bye from beck take care, speak to you soon!
"Hi, Rebecca! ... great to hear from you. Sure I remember you. It must be at least 2 years since I was at your house for Christmas and your dad played Santa Claus. That was a fun day. How is Joe-Ben? I often look at the 2000-2001 recording sessions photos and wonder how he is going, and where you guys are living now? Would love to catch up with you all again." - VJ Name: mikey joe Vj im pretty disappointed in u i think ur music is dropping below standard u dont do any gigs y not
"When the woodsman stops to sharpen his axe, he's not 'dropping below standard' just because he's not chopping!" - VJ Name: beck Wow i remember that too...My dad is good he is living in america now but yeah....we are still at the same place as before haven't moved....We should catch up sometime though - it would be great to see you again! Beck
"Go to the Contacts page on this website and you can email me off line with the address by clicking the link there. Can you also send me Joe-Ben's email address as I'd like to send him a note before Christmas. Thanks! Not often out your way although sometimes I go with dad to watch baseball at Blacktown Olympic Park. Please say hello to your mom (Denise?), your sister and brother." - VJ Name: kaya hey, im rebeccas friend, she told me to check out the website, it's awesome dude..... love ur music-and guitar playing..... never heard of you before, really got me interested.. goodluck with everything you do..happy with everything u've already done.. hope to hear from you soon bye
"Thanks for visiting and glad you enjoyed the music - spread the word! :)" - VJ Name: Ian G Harris Hi Guys. Just to wish you all the best for Christmas and ongoing success during 2005. Hoping to catch up early in the New Year. Regards, Ian and Marilyn.
"Look forward to it! Thanks for your kind wishes and support throughout the year." - VJ Name: emma very nice site indeed
"Pleased you stopped by to say hello - thanks for the kind words and hope you visit again." - VJ Name: MATILDA Hi A very HAPPY NEW YEAR to VJ King Junior All the best for you and your family for 2005 Matilda
"Hi Matilda - thanks for the message and I hope all goes well for you this year. Say hello to your dad for me. Looking forward to hearing your recent recordings when finished." - VJ Name: Siggi Schippke Hello Bosco! Congratulations, the Web site is Super, only to be beaten with the outstanding interpretations by you of Johnny Cash songs. I wish you the very best of luck with this project. You surely deserve a success with this brilliant show, not only because you have put so much effort and energy into it, but also because of your great talent. I'm proud to be a friend of yourself and Jacqui! All the best Siggi
" Thanks, Siggi. Really appreciate your support. And I'm proud to be your friend, too!" - Bosco [Check out Australia's #1 Johnny Cash impersonator, Bosco Bosanac ... Click Here |