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Name: Mick
Email: on file but withheld from publication due to spam harvesters
Country: Australia
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2003
Time: 21:30

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: Sue
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Country: UK
Date: Wednesday, April 23, 2003
Time: 07:48

Name: Barry
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Country: australia
Date: Saturday, 17. May 2003
Time: 11:07

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Wednesday May 28, 2003
Time: 00:59

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
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Country: England
Date: Monday June 02, 2003
Time: 23:15

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
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Country: Germany
Date: Thursday June 05, 2003
Time: 05:08

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

www.tommy-cgp.de

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
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Country: aus
Date: Thursday June 26, 2003
Time: 13:27

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
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Country: FRANCE
Date: Saturday June 28, 2003
Time: 06:51

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
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Country: England
Date: Saturday June 28, 2003
Time: 11:05

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

www.nickkellie.com

Thanks, Nick... appreciate the encouraging words - VJ

Name: Harry Hughes
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday July 01, 2003
Time: 21:13

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Monday July 21, 2003
Time: 19:11

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
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Country: Singapore
Date: Tuesday July 22, 2003
Time: 21:49

This boy - SIMPLY FANTASTIC!

Hi, Mr Lew!  Appreciate the compliment - thank you!  VJ

Name: Matilda & Pierre
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Country: FRANCE
Date: Tuesday July 22, 2003
Time: 22:35

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

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
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Country: USA
Date: Tuesday September 09, 2003
Time: 02:59

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]

www.pickrecords.com

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
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Country: USA
Date: Sunday October 05, 2003
Time: 10:29

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Monday October 27, 2003
Time: 11:11

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
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Country: Poland
Date: Wednesday October 29, 2003
Time: 00:15

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
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Country: United Kingdom
Date: Sunday November 02, 2003
Time: 18:39

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Thursday November 13, 2003
Time: 19:43

hey vj i saw your sight

G'day, Lawrie... I hope it was OK :) - VJ

Name: ADE
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Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Date: Sunday December 07, 2003
Time: 19:05

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
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Country: UK
Date: Wednesday December 10, 2003
Time: 04:32

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
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Country: USA
Date: Saturday December 13, 2003
Time: 13:42

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
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Country: USA
Date: Tuesday December 16, 2003
Time: 15:19

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
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Country: Norway
Date: Tuesday December 23, 2003
Time: 16:27

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
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Country: uk
Date: Sunday December 28, 2003
Time: 09:52

simply ...

     fantastic

          DONT STOP

Thank You, Barry! Appreciate the compliment - it keeps me going!  VJ

Name: Agent 809
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Country: USA
Date: Tuesday January 06, 2004
Time: 14:08

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
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Country: France
Date: Sunday January 11, 2004
Time: 13:32

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
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Country: UK
Date: Monday January 12, 2004
Time: 21:13

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday January 13, 2004
Time: 23:25

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
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Country: Norway
Date: Wednesday January 21, 2004
Time: 04:44

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
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Country: USA
Date: Saturday February 21, 2004
Time: 16:47

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
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Country: british columbia, ca
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 16:43

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)
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Country: USA
Date: Sunday February 22, 2004
Time: 23:30

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
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Country: USA
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 15:54

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
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Country: Jolly Old England
Date: Monday February 23, 2004
Time: 16:48

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
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Country: australia
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2004
Time: 21:19

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Wednesday February 25, 2004
Time: 09:33

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
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Country: England
Date: Sunday February 29, 2004
Time: 01:32

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Monday March 01, 2004
Time: 16:22

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Monday March 01, 2004
Time: 16:24

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
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Country: France
Date: Saturday April 03, 2004
Time: 12:50

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
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Country: AUSTRALIA
Date: Wednesday April 07, 2004
Time: 01:04

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Thursday April 08, 2004
Time: 17:22

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Sunday April 11, 2004
Time: 06:53

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
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Country: uk
Date: Thursday April 22, 2004
Time: 20:07

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday April 27, 2004
Time: 16:43

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
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Country: Switzerland
Date: Saturday May 01, 2004
Time: 20:22

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 .
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Country: Republic of Malta
Date: Saturday May 22, 2004
Time: 01:28

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Saturday May 22, 2004
Time: 18:20

excellent!!!

"Thanks, Graham.  Appreciate it!" - VJ

Name: richard myers
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Country: america
Date: Wednesday June 23, 2004
Time: 06:56

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
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Country: England
Date: Wednesday June 30, 2004
Time: 04:25

All the best!" - VJ

Name: The Hood
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Country: England
Date: Friday July 09, 2004
Time: 09:02

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
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Country: Sweden
Date: Sunday July 11, 2004
Time: 02:00

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
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Country: Sweden
Date: Monday July 12, 2004
Time: 06:40

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
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Country: USA & Ireland
Date: Wednesday July 28, 2004
Time: 09:08

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
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Country: England
Date: Wednesday August 18, 2004
Time: 07:53

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
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Country: AUS - UK
Date: Thursday August 19, 2004
Time: 20:02

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Saturday August 28, 2004
Time: 12:40

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Monday August 30, 2004
Time: 09:11

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
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Country: USA
Date: Wednesday September 15, 2004
Time: 07:18

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
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Country: England
Date: Friday October 08, 2004
Time: 06:12

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Thursday October 14, 2004
Time: 15:58

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Wednesday October 20, 2004
Time: 03:18

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Friday October 22, 2004
Time: 06:29

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Thursday October 28, 2004
Time: 06:30

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
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spam
Country: U.K.
Date: Friday October 29, 2004
Time: 01:07

just visiting

"Thanks for dropping by .... hope you enjoyed your visit and will come again sometime." - VJ

Name: Olivia Shepherd
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Country: Australia
Date: Saturday December 04, 2004
Time: 08:51

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday December 07, 2004
Time: 12:27

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
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Country: England
Date: Wednesday December 08, 2004
Time: 22:40

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
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Country: England
Date: Sunday December 12, 2004
Time: 10:08

excellent rendition of a great tune.

"Thanks, John! appreciate the positive feedback." - VJ Jr

Name: rebecca
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Country: sydney
Date: Wednesday December 15, 2004
Time: 19:36

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Thursday December 16, 2004
Time: 10:31

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
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Country: sydney
Date: Friday December 17, 2004
Time: 14:03

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
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Country: australia
Date: Saturday December 18, 2004
Time: 11:49

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday December 21, 2004
Time: 06:35

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
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Country: latvia
Date: Wednesday December 29, 2004
Time: 22:53

very nice site indeed

"Pleased you stopped by to say hello - thanks for the kind words and hope you visit again." - VJ

Name: MATILDA
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Country: FRANCE
Date: Sunday January 02, 2005
Time: 21:06

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
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Country: Australia
Date: Wednesday January 19, 2005
Time: 17:56

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! - WebMaster]

Name: Warren Moodie
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Country: Australia
Date: Sunday January 30, 2005
Time: 07:34

VJ, I have just listened to the Rise and Fall of Flingal Bunt about 10 times. You do an excellent job on the greatest instrumental song ever produced. Thanks for the pleasure. Warren.

"Glad you like it, Warren - and thanks for letting me know... appreciate it" - VJ

Name: Jen
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Country: Australia
Date: Saturday February 19, 2005
Time: 17:35

Hey there little Buddy!!! Its been a long time since I've seen you but your talent and aspitarion still amazes me. You are a very talented young man who has only wonderful things coming his way. You will be one of Australia's and the worlds most loved instrumentalist's and I will be proud to say that I knew you way back when!!! Its always a pleasure to hear your music and I hope that you never give up your dream cos if you were too, then the world would be a mucher worse place. Best wishes for the future and don't ever stop playin!!! Jen! :)

"Nice to hear from you again, Jen.  Sounds like I better get my head down keep practicing :) " - VJ

Name: rebecca
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spam
Country: sydney
Date: Monday February 21, 2005
Time: 17:12

hey how are you? havent spoken to you in awhile what haev you been doing how was your christmas? well hope to chat soon - beck

"I'm fine, Rebecca ... I had a good holiday break, played golf, went surfing, visited the relos, back to school now and on a busy schedule. Thanks for dropping by with your note!" - VJ

Name: Steve Gibb
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Country: UK/USA
Date: Friday February 25, 2005
Time: 13:46

Hey VJ, Thanks for stopping by my site again and I appreciate you very kind words. I thought I'd pop on to your site and listen to your stuff - Absolutely Excellent!!!

Best wishes - Steve

"G'day, Steve!  Great to hear from you.  Appreciate you visiting to say hello with your encouraging words - Thanks!" - VJ

[You can visit Steve Gibb - he's a guitarist extraordinary - at www.stevegibb.com - and check out Steve's mp3 samples on his "Recording" page! - VJ]

Name: DE WITTE LUC
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spam
Country: BELGIUM
Date: Friday March 04, 2005
Time: 06:00

I AM A GUITAR PLAYER SINCE 1960 THE FIRST INSTRUMENTALS I LEARNED ON AN EKO GUITAR MADE IN ITALY WAS APACHE AND MIDNIGHT

"Thanks for sharing that with us, Luc.  You sound like a long-time Shadows fan. Great to hear from you." - VJ

Name: Todd
Email: prefer not to disclose
Country: australia
Date: Saturday March 05, 2005
Time: 17:09

hey vj  just wanted 2 say good guitarin

"Thanks!" - VJ

Name: Todd
Email: prefer not to disclose
Country: australia
Date: Sunday March 06, 2005
Time: 09:01

VJ Y DONT U PUT MA MESSAGES ON YA WEBSITE U KUT MA OTHER WON DOWN GEES

".... the answer is simple.... fake names, fake email addresses, cheap shots and sarcastic remarks are not welcome on this website.

It's called a 'Guest' book.   Either have the good grace to act like one or you will no longer be welcome here.  That's why we have excised previous entries and 'KUT YO UTHA WONS DOWN'." - WebMaster.

Name: Dr Mgbada
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Country: TOGO
Date: Sunday March 27, 2005
Time: 08:13

I love this site guys

"Thanks! Pleased you enjoyed it." - VJ

Name: Novel Contest
Email: novelcontest@shaw.ca
Country: Vancouver Island, BC
Date: Wednesday March 30, 2005
Time: 02:49

Mount Arrowsmith Novel Writing Contest | Fee $10 | Prizes-$1000/250/150 | CLOSING DATE 15May 2005 http://www.geocities.com/diverselywritten/arrowsmith.html

"Wish I could write novels! - :o)" - VJ

Name: Ian Harris
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Monday April 18, 2005
Time: 08:30

Hi VJ, good to see you at yesterday's SSC meeting. Enjoyed your performance with Bryan. Hope you can make it to ShadOz in June. The Sydney guys will be down there to cheer you on. Good wishes as always to you and Dad. All the best.

"Thanks a lot, Ian, and I look forward to seeing you in Melbourne this coming June at the ShadOz meet." - VJ

Name: Nataly Brunke
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Germany
Date: Tuesday May 03, 2005
Time: 17:12

Just browsing through to see what you have. Excellent website. I had a great time visiting your site. It`s pretty nice !  Keep up the good work !

"Thank you for visiting, Nataly - pleased you enjoyed it." - VJ

Name: John
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Tuesday May 17, 2005
Time: 11:03

Very nice site. Will sure visit again.

Name: Ian Harris
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday May 17, 2005
Time: 12:59

Hi fellas!

Have you heard about The Sydney Guitar Show?

Check it out at www.allans.com.au  for full details.  Maybe see you there?

Ian

Name: Jason Stephenson
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: AUS
Date: Sunday June 05, 2005
Time: 15:42

Hey VJ! Your work sounds beautiful! I do hope your still enjoying yourself. Keep it going mate - You bring great music to many people. And this tune, I am listening to now whilst writing this message is JUST AWESOME...I love it!

Best wishes always

Jason.

"Thanks, Jason, always great to hear from you. The tune is Aubrey, arrangement by Peter Andrews... love playing it." - VJ

Name: Ian Harris
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday June 14, 2005
Time: 10:21

Congratulations on your Shadoz appearance.  You played a blinder!!!  Especially enjoyed your spot with Martin.  I am unable to reveal who planted the idea in Martin's brain!  Keep on pluckin' and struttin'. Best wishes from you know who.

" O:)" - VJ

Name: shehara
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Sri Lanka
Date: Friday June 24, 2005
Time: 15:17

Need to know the words of your song Ten out of Ten.  Please mail me that song words. I like it a lot. it's so nice of u.  good luck

"Sorry, there are no words to Ten Out Of Ten - it's an instrumental." - VJ

Name: MD&W
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Nederland (dutch)
Date: Friday June 24, 2005
Time: 22:08

Rock & Roll powered with a piano and today's energy... www.magicdaveandthewheelers.com

"Appreciate the prompter, Dave - great website and love the meusic - keep on rockin'. - VJ

Name: Rockin' Luke
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Sunday June 26, 2005
Time: 07:58

Hey VJ!! Thanks for signing my guestbook. Your website looks really good! The backing band I was playing with had Sun Studio recording artist of the 50's, Sonny Burgess playing lead guitar. Sonny was recording at Sun along with Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, etc. Sonny and I have a back to back show coming up August 11, at the Cave City Watermelon Festival. You might be interested in looking at his website at http://www.legendarypacers.com ! Anyway thanks for signing my guestbook, check back anytime! 

Rockin' Luke Stroud http://www.geocities.com/rockinluke/

"G'day, Luke. Although I'm a guitarist who likes blues, I have to say that I am a great fan of all those rockers you mentioned. And then you can add Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry and a lot of others, too.  Thanks for visiting, and all the best for the coming Cave City Watermelon Festival." - VJ

Name: Ian Harris
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday July 12, 2005
Time: 07:22

Something tells me it's time for the Krispy Kreme truck to arrive this week!!

:O)

Name: michael
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: australia
Date: Tuesday August 02, 2005
Time: 18:13

Hey vj

I'm Michael - I played in the Sydney West team with you in 2003 at Wagga.  I was the pitcher. I just saw you on the internet and was wondering how you were going. Write back to me.  It'll be kool if we can keep in touch. Thanks.

"Contact me off-line ... thanks for writing." - VJ

Name: Claudine
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Wednesday August 10, 2005
Time: 22:08

Hi there Dad, Chantelle and VJ,

Although it is very hard for me not to be biased, wow! All the hard work and effort over the years has really paid off. You sound wonderful and I am very proud of you. The website looks fantastic. Now is not the time to ease up! I love showing this website to my friends, everyone I have shown it to thus far have been very impressed. Don't go changing and remember what Dad has tought you, if I remember rightly, somewhere along the lines of, "There is no such thing as practice makes perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect!" Love you always your Daughter and Sister, Claudine xx. (P.S. Dad I know your checking my spelling and grammar, hope I did O.K.)

"Thank you, Claudine. 'Grammar'!  Well, seeing as you mentioned it... nahhhh .... second thoughts .... leave the grammar for the moment, let's just concentrate on the spelling.  [1] 'tought' = taught [2] 'your' = you're (last sentence)." - Dad :O)

Name: justin
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: india
Date: Monday August 22, 2005
Time: 03:17

hey nice site

"Thank you! - come again!" - VJ

Name: Tim McClure
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Monday August 29, 2005
Time: 01:02

Hey VJ - nice playing with you the other night. You're very talented and I think you should be happy to know you have a special gift of music. You are also a really great guy and treat everyone with respect. Look forward to chatting with you as a mate, and also having a Jam session too!

Tim

PS Thanks for the pick!

"Thanks, Tim - appreciate the note and the nice compliment.  Yeah, it was a fun time and hopefully we will do it again." - VJ

Name: casino
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: online casino
Date: Thursday September 22, 2005
Time: 13:54

Nice job :) Keep it up buddy!

"Thank you!!" - VJ

Name: Hugo José Alves
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Brasil
Date: Tuesday September 27, 2005
Time: 08:46

Gosto muito de uma canção que diz... "Quero chorar não tenho lágrimas..." Preciso grava-la urgente. Tank's

"If only someone could help me with a translation :O) " - VJ

Name: Grenville
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Wednesday October 05, 2005
Time: 19:11

Hi VJ

Just accidently found your site and love the background "Aubrey" from Slipstream. I'm gonna check my local music shop to see if it's available. If not, where can we get it..? Also, I don't suppose you have TABs for your music..? If you visit Perth, please let me know.

Meantime - thanks for the sounds of Aubrey. Cheers

"Thanks for your message, Grenville, and we're glad you found us.  Slipstream is sold out and unlikely to be re-pressed.  However, some tracks will find their way onto the next full 12-track release we hope to record early in 2006 so will keep Aubrey in mind. It's a great tune and I enjoyed playing it.

Perth is a possibility next year for a visit. We are in preliminary discussions with Phil Emmanuel hoping that, with such a large Shadows following in Perth, we might be able to team up and tour there together." - VJ

Name: Carmel
Email: not given it buddy
Country: UNKNOWN
Date: Thursday October 06, 2005
Time: 10:33

Hey.  Your pretty good for a young kid.  Good luck in the future.

"Thank you, Carmel. I'm not so young anymore .... I'm 14 now! :O) ... Hope you come and visit us again sometime." - VJ

Name: Meshael
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Thursday October 06, 2005
Time: 15:19

Hi my name is Meshael Lawrie, and I'm 10 years old and I saw your website and you are a very good guitar player! I saw your pictures they're interesting and good to see. Goodluck for what the future brings you. Maybe i can come see you in one of your concerts sometime soon. From Meshael. :)

"Hi, Meshael .... it was very nice of you to write and send your good wishes. Thank you. Yes, if you do attend a concert that I am playing at be sure to tap me on the shoulder and say hello - I will look forward to meeting you. Thank you also for your kind words about our website and the pictures.  There will be more pictures published shortly following recent performances at the Hills District Orange Blossom Festival (Crestwood Fair) and the Telstra Great Southern Blues and Rockabilly Festival (Narooma).  Best wishes!" - VJ

Name: Z from halo
Email: idonthave@aol.com
Country: USA
Date: Friday October 07, 2005
Time: 04:36

Hey was up. I like the website. When you comin on tour. I wanna see a concert.

"May be next year - 2006 - we will be visiting the US." - VJ

Name: The COMETS
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Sunday October 09, 2005
Time: 10:57

Looks like you guys had a great gig and lots of Fun and good music. I'm jealous, I want to play there. All The COMETS send their LOVE Great photos. Keep up the Music.

Marshall Lytle and All The Comets

"Hi, Marshall! Great to hear from you and thank you to all the boys for your good wishes. Yes, Narooma was a fabuIous gig.  I hope we can catch up because I really want to play with you guys. I know my dad has been working at trying to get the band to Australia for a tour - we have fingers crossed that he can pull it together.  All the best!" - VJ

Name: Cashqueen
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Wednesday October 26, 2005
Time: 05:26

"Hello, I'm JohnnyCashqueen!"

Beautiful, beautiful site. Just as tearjerking as the wonderful job Mr. Bill Miller has done in making johnnycash.com my home.

I must come back and revisit this site when I get my emotions more under control.

Cashfully yours,

Cashqueen

819 S.W. 8th Place Demotte, IN 46310

"Thanks for visiting!" - VJ

[CashQueen's reference is to HeartBeat's tribute to Johnny Cash.  Johnny Cash fans might also enjoy visiting Bosco Bosanac - Australia's #1 Johnny Cash Impersonator - WebMaster]

Name: steph lambert
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: great britain
Date: Thursday November 17, 2005
Time: 06:59

i dont know who u r or what this is but i want a badge. i am the real stephanie lambert and i am only seventeen. bye.

"You got it!" - VJ

Name: Ellert
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: SWEDEN
Date: Wednesday November 30, 2005
Time: 03:50

Hi Viking

I like to thanks for the video of Flingel bunt, you play guitar very very good.

Regards, Ellert

"Appreciate hearing from you, Ellert.  Pleased you enjoyed Flingel Bunt  We hope to be recording this and other tracks early in the new year. Coming through Europe in Spring of 2007 - might see you there.  Best Wishes!" - VJ

Name: Graham Greene
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Monday December 05, 2005
Time: 01:23

Hi, VJ - Your Dad brought you in to my music shop in Sydney back in the late 90s for a jam. It's great to see you still playing - I knew you could do it!  Well done mate!

Peace,

Graham Greene

"hi, Graham. Yes, I remember that day. You showed me some fast licks and scales.  It was 1998 and I was probably six or seven years old and had just learned to play a couple of Shadows tunes.  I'm old now - 14!  Great to hear from you and thanks for writing. Maybe we can meet up when I get to Perth.  Not sure when that's going to be. Probably towards the end of year 2006 from what my  dad has been saying." - VJ

Name: Aaron Stott
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Sunday December 11, 2005
Time: 14:11

I have always liked Johnny Cash but after watching walk the line i have gotten a better feeling of what he went through. He is now my hero. I have looked up a lot of stuff about him and I can now say I know more about him than anyone in my school. Johnny was a great man.

Aaron

"Hi, Aaron! ... well said young man. I believe there are many young people today discovering Johnny Cash for the first time and have become very taken with his soulful, down to earth, beat-driven music - and, of course, his life story.  The movie is released in the USA but not screening in Australia until January 2006. Thanks very much for dropping in to say hello and giving us your feedback.  All the best kid! " - Bosco "Cash" Bosanac.

[Visitors to this GuestBook may enjoy reading HeartBeat Entertainment's Johnny Cash Tribute - http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au/HB_cash.htm and learning more about Australia's #1 Johnny Cash impersonator, Bosco "Cash" Bosanac - http://www.heartbeatentertainment.com.au/Bosco_Bosanac.htm ] - WebMaster

Name: Ian & Maid Marilyn
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Thursday December 15, 2005
Time: 09:04

Seasons Greetings to Jnr, Snr, Chantelle.

Hope Christmas and New Year bring you all much happiness and everything you wish for.  Maybe see you at SSC next Sunday if you feel up to it?  Oh before I forget - Best Wishes also to Johnny Cash (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, know WHO I mean)?

Regards from all in The Glen

"Well.... how's life in Werrington Forest?  Great to hear from you guys again.  Just moved house - so life is a bit upside down at present.  Will do our best to get over to the SCC meet on Sunday.  The Cash Man says hello!  :O) - Happy Christmas & New Year 2006." - VJ

Name: Fabio
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Brazil
Date: Friday December 30, 2005
Time: 12:21

I just listened The rise and fall of Flingel Bunt by VJ I was a amazing version of a great tune Congratulations

Fabio

" Appreciate hearing from you, Fabio ... and happy to hear you enjoyed The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt (Shaken - not Stirred).  Best wishes." - VJ

Name: Tom Perkins
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Tuesday January 03, 2006
Time: 09:43

My wife Cindy and I absolutely love your group!  We look forward to seeing you again on the Oldies Cruise the 29th of this month.  This will be our third trip with you, can't wait to see you again.

God Bless.

Tom

"It's good folk like you that make it so worthwhile - look forward to catching up on the cruise. Thanks for the note!" - VJ - for Marshall and the Original Comets

Name: Jim Strawser
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Wednesday February 22, 2006
Time: 15:30

Got a few of your clips from download.com, I think.  I'm the webmaster for www.bitterrootsmokingblues.com. I clicked in from Michele Lundeen's site.  I'm formulating artist appearances for 2007(never enuff lead time is there).

Please have your booking agent contact me personally.

What a Blues fantasy, VJ King Jr and Michele Lundeen on the same stage? 

Our festival here in Montana is the best last great blues festival in the US.

Keep on picking, young man cause you're awesome.

Jim

webmaster for www.bitterrootsmokinblues.com

"Thanks, Jim.  Have passed your message to our booking agent, Primal Entertainment, and Dee LeBlang will be in touch shortly.  Hope we can arrange something... sounds like a great gig.  Appreciate the compliments. Best wishes." - VJ

Name: Dee
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Friday February 24, 2006
Time: 00:59

Well young maestro, you sure have been kicking up a huge storm in your short time on this Earth (humour me, I'm more than twice your age! :)! After (finally!) reading the behind the scenes rundown of the TIYL story, I know that Tom will receive your message, and will smile a very hearty (and goosebump loaded) smile knowing of your admiration of him. I know he thinks the world of you, and what you're out to achieve in your life. Dream big dreams buddy, for I know you will certainly achieve them!! :)

"Thanks, Dee - what can I say, other then if it were not for you, I wouldn't be where I am now. I can't thank you enough for encouraging me and always believing in me. Thanks for the compliments, and hope to catch up with you soon. Best wishes." - VJ

Name: taylor
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Monday March 13, 2006
Time: 18:59

Wow! Well i used to go to that school in yr 5 it was so good.  I moved to Avalon so SAMUEL GILBERT ROCK ON!

"Hey, Taylor, great to hear from you.  Great school and I have a lot of fun memories looking back.  The teachers were the best in the world and I miss them." - VJ

Name: Ron
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: USA
Date: Thursday March 23, 2006
Time: 04:33

Trying to get tickets to Bitterroot Smoking Blues

"You hold right there and we'll have someone on the ground at Bitterroot get in touch and arrange those tickets for you." - VJ

Name: Tony Mercer
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: PI VIC Australia
Date: Saturday May 20, 2006
Time: 16:54

Fabulous sound, I realise I was wasting my time playing sport when I was 12. I should have been practicing on the guitar and now I could relax now playing stuff like this instead of dreaming about it. Great stuff

"Tony!.... it's Never Too Late!!  :)" - VJ

Name: Ian Board
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Brisbane, Australia
Date: Sunday May 21, 2006
Time: 18:12

Don't ever lose the purity of your youthful interpretation.

"Thanks, Ian .... I'll certainly keep trying my best." - VJ

Name: Gus Sladek
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Canada
Date: Tuesday June 06, 2006
Time: 09:39

Hi VJ,

All I can say is "Fantastic" hope some day to see you in Canada.

God Bless you my young friend.

Gus.

"Thanks, Gus!  I travel to the US next year and hopefully arrangements can be made to play a gig or two in Canada. Appreciate your supporting comments." - VJ

Name: Kitch
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Thursday July 06, 2006
Time: 23:50

Hey VJ, remember me .... how I miss cricket in the backyard. Man, the music .... you have made Huge Strides .... keep up the good work ! E-mail me some time. 

Christopher Evangelidis

"Yeah, those were good times. Thanks for the compliment. My email address is on the 'Contacts' page of this website - send me a note." - VJ

Name: Ian & Marilyn
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Oz
Date: Monday July 10, 2006
Time: 11:02

Hi VJ, long time no see/speak.

Missed you at this year's Shadoz.  Next year maybe?

Just to wish you a special day on your Birthday with lots of Vanilla Coke & those Krispy thingys!  Or have your tastes changed?  Maybe a big plate of fresh Sydney Rock Oysters washed down with your favourite WHITE cordial! Take care until we catch up again. Ian & Marilyn.

"Hi, Ian and Marilyn ... nice to hear from you.  Have been busy with rehearsals and recording sessions of late - and the Shadoz dates conflicted. Appreciate for the birthday wish - and, no, I'll stick with the Krispy  Kremes and Coke - and you guys can have the rock oysters :D haha." - VJ

Name: Terry Walker
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: England
Date: Wednesday August 02, 2006
Time: 10:15
 

How I admire talent with a guitar and you certainly have tons of it for someone so young, I'm an instrumental fan of all types of styles but very fond of The Shadows, The Spotniks and not forgetting The Ventures and also must mention Dick Dale & The Del-Tones for some great surfing sounds. I was born lucky growing up with all of these great artists playing on my decks and I will certainly be listening out for you! Power to your elbow, keep on plugging away...you sound like a star to me..

"All great groups, Terry.  I cut my teeth on the Shadows and while my main genre is now Blues and Blues Rock I'll always be grateful for the foundations they helped create. Thank you for your encouraging comments, I do appreciate them. " - VJ

Name: Carly
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Friday August 04, 2006
Time: 20:18

Hello uncle VJ!  One day i decided to look on the internet for all of our relatives and to my surprise i found your website!!  You are a great guitarist!!!  Keep following your dreams.

Love, your niece

Carly. :)

"Hi Carly!  Thanks for the message and I hope you will follow your dreams, too.  Give my love to everyone at your place and a special hi-five to Jack from me. God bless!" - VJ

Name: Alan aka FANG
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: AUSTRALIA
Date: Saturday August 05, 2006
Time: 06:36

Hey VJ,

Just wanted to say Thank You for dropping in when Ross Ward was playing here (4th Aug The Supper Room) and picking some tunes for us to Enjoy.

I hope I can organise to have you play here soon.

All The Best Alan, Wendy & The Staff

The Supper Room Turramurra

"Hi, Alan / Wendy .... the pleasure was all mine.  Ross is such a great guy to play with and always brings out the best in other musicians. 

It's great to see a quality live music venue emerge on the North side of town.  Congratulations guys - The Supper Room is definitely a cool place to visit.  Loved it." - VJ 

Here is one entertainment venue worthy of full support

LIVE MUSIC 7:30pm thru 10:30pm - Every Wednesday thru Saturday

Check out the Monthly Artist Roster at

 http://www.restaurantmargots.com.au 

Super Venue .... Great Menu .... Sensible Prices .... Charming Hosts

The Supper Room

(Margot's Restaurant)

Turramurra Plaza

Level 1 / 1380 Pacific Highway TURRAMURRA

FREE UNDER COVER PARKING

Car Park entry off Kissing Point Road

(WebMaster)

Name: jksh
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: australia
Date: Saturday August 05, 2006
Time: 16:09

It's Jodie, Kristen, Simone and Hannah from Samuel Gilbert.  I didn't know you were famous. You have a website that's so kewl.  Anyway we are organising a reunion some time.  Have fun playing the guitar.

lol from all of us

"Hi!  Great to hear from you guys.  Hope all is well. Thanks!" - VJ

Name: Simone
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Saturday August 05, 2006
Time: 19:23

Hey VJ - haven't seen or talked to you in ages.  This is Simone from Samo, by the way. How r u? You seem to be doing really well. Congratulations. Hope you can come to the Samo reunion when Hannah organizes it.  Anyway, cya later

luv

Simone

"Thanks for the note, Simone. Keep me posted about the reunion and I'll see if I can make it.  Check the Contacts page on this website for my email address. All the best!" - VJ

Name: Harriet
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday August 08, 2006
Time: 14:44

dear vj king

i am a great fan of yours and wish to meet you. I am a student at Abbotsleigh school and listen to your music constantly i would really like to meet you in person to get to know you well. i hear you are also in yr 9 this year and would like to enter a great relationship we could jam since i am a great vocalist/guitarist/drummer/bass player if you would like to meet me please write to my email

luv harriet

p.s. ur really hot and my friends agree

"Send me your music samples - email and snail mail addresses are on the Contact page of this website. " - VJ

Name: kristen & jodie
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: australia
Date: Saturday August 12, 2006
Time: 10:00

Hey vj,

hows it going?  we love the pictures of you and all the other guys from samuel gilbert, lol.  oh hey i (jodie) saw u at the towers ages ago, but i didn't realise it was u, sorry.  Keep on doing wat u do best :)  cya round (hopefully),

kristen and jodie :) :)

"Thanks, guys, always nice to hear from old school friends. " - VJ

Name: Charlie
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Canada
Date: Saturday August 12, 2006
Time: 10:22

HEY THERE MAN

i happened to come across your site !!!

i love your music !!!

keep it up !!!

rock on !!!

Charlie

"Hey, Charlie, great to meet a man of discernment and with impeccable taste in his music :) Thanks!" - VJ

Name: danny smulders
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: australia
Date: Saturday August 12, 2006
Time: 21:50

How are you VJ

It looks like you have done so much in your life with music and baseball.  I remember your dad told me you are touring soon take care and have a great time look after your old man family is all ways your first love your dad is a great man.  In my ten years in baseball he is one man that i listen too.  My dad said to me he is a real man, some one you can say hello to any time and he will stay and talk.  Please keep in touch when your away and keep happy. I wont be at Castle Hill this year. I love your music - my sisters were dancing to it.  See ya pal take care and say hi to dad.

danny pitch

"G'day, Danny. Appreciate you touching base. Touring, yes, but just a short one to Europe in October. It'll be a busy 4 weeks but should also be a lotta fun and I'm looking forward to it.  Yeah, my dad's always happy when he's helping out someone like yourself, and I hope any advice he gave you didn't ruin your pitching ... ha, ha~!  I know he's expecting to hear big things of you.  He does that with everybody, always nudging you up to the next level.  Yep, I'll say hi to him for you.  Check the Contacts page on this website for my email address and keep me posted from time to time how you're going." - VJ

Name: vicci
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: australia
Date: Tuesday August 22, 2006
Time: 14:28

vj

if i were half the musician you are, i would be barely a-mus.  I very much admire and love your music
 

love from vicci

"...  and I much appreciate you writing to let me know .... Thanks!"  - VJ

Name: Ken & Jill
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: England
Date: Monday August 28, 2006
Time: 01:14

Brilliant, if he is this good now, wow what will he be like in 5 years time.  A new Hank in the offering

"Hi, Ken and Jill.  This is very kind of you - and flattering - for a worthy role model is  HBM.   The fifties and sixties were a great period in the development of guitar instrumental music, weren't they.  I hope there is the opportunity to meet Hank one day." - VJ

Name: carl rambali
Email: retained on file but withheld from publication here to protect our visitors from spammers
Country: Canada
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 00:13

This site is just simply outasite/// awesome////good stuff

Tha kid is excellent

What can I say of the incredible SHADOWS ?????????????nothing like it.....second to none.....

Who dares to imitate///copy///follow///pretend/// or even walk in the LIGHT OF THE SHADOWS and not be swept off to another place in time.......a place of pure joy and bliss...a little touch of HEAVEN.  Thank God Almighty for Cliff, Hank, Bruce, Brian...and the entire bunch of aliens......ITS TIME FOR ANOTHER INVASION.......GUYS Much appreciated.....YOU DON"T EVEN HAVE A CLUE AS TO THE MILIONS OF LIVES AND LOVES THAT YOU"VE IMPACTED AROUND THE WOLRD.......................you were able to reach the unreachable/lonely/lost .....ME ME ME.........THANKS FOR THE MUSIC FROM THE HEART THAT NO OTHER CAN IMITATE.

Carl

"Appreciate your enthusiasm, Carl. Yes, The Shadows have certainly made a great contribution." - VJ

Name: carl rambali
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Country: Canada
Date: Saturday September 09, 2006
Time: 00:33

How can I get a hold of some authentic, digitally revised backing tracks of the SHADOWS music...

MUCH APPRECIATED

carl

"Try Geoff Strachan's Shadowsland - http://www.shadowsland.freeserve.co.uk  - £12.50 per CD plus £1.00 UK post and packing" - VJ

Name: Slingshot
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Country: USA
Date: Wednesday September 13, 2006
Time: 10:38

"Flabbergasted" is too simple a word to express my feelings on first hearing this "Shadows" prodigy ...

"Thank you" Carl Rambali, residing in Canada, and a fellow "Shads" enthusiast, for introducing me to this wonderful site and excellent artiste VJ King Jr.

I'm now hooked on this youngster's style...!!

Hank unknowingly has now given us a talented soul for our further inspiration and listening pleasure!

Best regards ... Slingshot - Orlando, Florida http://www.tropicalwaves.net

"Hey, Slingshot - great to hear from you!  I love your music ...  Calypso is so cool, and the sound of that Rhumba knocks me right out.  Thanks for dropping by to leave this message  - I'm flattered, particularly coming from such an accomplished musician.  Appreciate it. God bless!" - VJ

Name: Carl
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Country: Canada
Date: Thursday September 14, 2006
Time: 05:38

Hi Vj,

Super to hear from you and also to listen to your soothing rendition of "Aubrey"........My buddy Johnny "Slingshot" had spear headed a group in the early 60's called the LONELY BULLS......incredible bunch.............for some time now he's bin touching the Calypso, Soca, REggae circuit.....energetic as ever....great guy.... LOVES THE SHADS and together we are listening to this new and versatile SHADS Guitar player called VJ King Jr...Is this the SHADS INVASION from DOWN UNDER???

thanks for the info on backing tracks....

Much appreciated

carl

"Shadz purists might disagree with you, Carl, but I play what I feel and change things a little here and there if I think it better suits my style.  Invasion!? ... Nahhh! ... Hank and the boys are safe :)  Check the EPK link from the NEWS page for updates.  Thanks for your support, and the compliments" - VJ

Name: The Hood
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday October 10, 2006
Time: 07:09

We wish you the very best of luck for your OS venture.

Knock 'em dead!! Try and keep us up to date if you get a chance whilst travelling.

Ian & Marilyn.

"Hi to my beautiful friends from the forest - thanks for your good wishes - it's a really great day for a jumbo ride - think I'll go to Amsterdam today and visit the Krispy Kreme Queen :) ... Leaving in a few hours - will try to keep you informed - not sure if we will be able to access / send emails - see what happens - either way talk to you on our return. Take care!" - VJ

Name: Carl
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Country: Canada
Date: Sunday October 15, 2006
Time: 12:00

Hi VJ, Trust that all's well with you...Just wondering if you've received my mail with attachment Shadows song ? Keep up the good work Carl

"Carl - please send to shadows [insert@] heartbeatentertainment.com.au - thanks!" - VJ

Name: Beate & Leo
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Country: Netherlands_Rotterdam
Date: Tuesday October 17, 2006
Time: 08:46

It was a privelege to meet Sr. and Jr.

VJ truly is one of the most outstanding guitar players still in his teens we've heard or seen in a long time. We are looking forward to another concert, and that time you can play your own gig if it's up to us (not that your cooperation with Wolf was bad by any means). Just that we are very curious to hear you play your own thing.  Again thanks for a good time

(Dank je wel!!!) :-)

" Hi there Beate and Leo!  Thank you for your wonderful support during our European trip.  We certainly are looking forward to a return visit - hopefully 2008.  There is much to plan but will do our best. Would appreciate if you could email your mobile and land line details. Will be in touch! " - VJ

Name: Pierre
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Country: France
Date: Monday November 13, 2006
Time: 10:33

Hi VJ(s)

So sad to miss your dates in France. Hope you will be back next year but you know the reason of that. Matilda granpa is Ok now. We hope to met you next time.

Regards Pierre and Matilda

"  Yes, we, too, were disappointed to miss you both but understand completely - very pleased to hear all is now well with your dad after his sudden illness.  We enjoyed our time in France - particularly the food:) See you next year, hopefully. " - VJ

Name: adam hoptman
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Country: AUS
Date: Saturday November 18, 2006
Time: 15:18

Yes my friends, and the generation after, which is of course dear V.J KING jnr and Chantelle too. How great and refreshing are they and talented, full of ambition and future. I personally WISH THEM ALL the very best , and listen to their father and mentor in more ways then one, a good old friend, VJ.  Thumbs UP. KEEP THE MUSIC ALIVE.

Yours musically,

ADAM HOPTMAN & family, PATRICK, JUSTIN, TIMOTHY, SYDNEY, MELODY, ASHLEIGH HOPTMAN. xxoo www.themelodyman.com

"Hey, Adam !  Really great to hear from you.... long time 'no see'!  We must get together for a jam - when are you next in Sydney? Thanks for your kind good wishes and please say hello to the Hoptman Tribe :)" - VJ

Name: Wendy Rudin
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday December 05, 2006
Time: 12:25

VJ - what can I say that you haven't heard so many times before.  You're fantastic, fabulous & such a wonderful & gifted guitarist.

May all your other dreams come true, as you're already a world class guitarist. 

You will always have a spot on my Spirit of the Blues show.

Congratulations on your wonderful music.

Wendy

Spirit FM 92.3

" Hi, Wendy - great to hear from you, and happy that you enjoyed the CD.  I love playing and performing .... and while I really appreciate your kind remarks I always remember that there are many young kids out there who could play just as good or better than me if they would have been given the chance.  I am fortunate to have been blessed with opportunities they have not had, and so it's for all of them that I play, too.  My blues album will come out next year and I will make sure you get a copy when it is finished. Good luck with your Spirit of the Blues radio show! " - VJ

Name: The Hood
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday December 12, 2006
Time: 15:42

Thanks for the nice response guys.  The pleasure was all ours on Sunday believe it or not!  I cannot take any credit for photos, they were all looked after by young Mr. Browne.  Still it was nice to get my forty seconds of fame nevertheless.

Hoping to catch up again in not too distant future.

All the best for Xmas & New Year. Ian & Marilyn.

" Always great to see you both, and thanks for supporting the gig.  It was fun.  Bit disappointed that you didn't bring any Krispy Kremes with you. That's almost criminal !! :) " - VJ

Name: nathan Mattos
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Country: oz
Date: Monday January 08, 2007
Time: 11:00

Hey mate, its Nathan Mattos, Joe-Ben's son - just thought i would drop in and say hi

"Hi, Nathan! Good to hear from you. Is your dad still in the US? If you have an email for him could you send it to me - would like to drop him a note. Hi, to the family - and all the best! " - VJ

Name: MomsHugs
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Country: USA
Date: Sunday January 14, 2007
Time: 09:47

VJ, your music & talent is truly awesome! In case your need to know how/where I found you - c/net's Download.com. I was looking for some decent 'hip-hop' music for my granddaughter (age 8) who takes dance lessons in hip-hop, tap, jazz & ballet. She listened to the 4 samples & fell in love with your music! So, I am going to Barnes & Noble to buy a CD if they have it, but if not, will ask them to order it.

You would be a big hit here in Athens, Georgia (USA), home to University of Georgia & some major bands (ex: R.E.M.). Your booking agent should be able to schedule you for a tour of live concerts at universities. Students will love you & THEY are major consumers of all kinds of music.

Best of luck!

Moms Hugs (Eva Cram in Athens, GA)

"Thank you, Eva!  It's always nice to hear about people who have enjoyed the music.... I certainly love playing it :)  There are plans for a US visit next year, so will forward the information about the university concerts to our booking agent - thanks for that. Let me know if you have difficulty getting a hold on a copy of my CD and we'll arrange something from HeartBeat direct.  Hugs to you and your granddaughter and wish her all the best from me." - VJ

Name: Lai-Toon Wong
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Country: California, USA
Date: Wednesday January 17, 2007
Time: 23:24

Hi VJ,

I saw you video & WAS BLOWN AWAY!  I am all alone when I was watching your clip & I actually clapped at the end of you playing! Wow!  I'm a die-hard Shadows Fan & was playing Shadows numbers since 1966 still playing them in 2007 though Shads' numbers ain't popular here.

Seeing such a young person playing one of my favourite Shads' tunes so well that I came away not knowing whether I am completely inspired or I am being totally depressed. Congratulations!

BTW, you have competition too. There's a little girl in Japan who started at age 5 (she's now 8 or 9!) by the name of Chicchi (Check YouTube).  The Mosrite guitar she plays with is almost taller than her & she plays The Venture's numbers that had Nokie Edwards (Venture's Lead) floored! when he jammed with her on stage.

Best wishes from California.

Lai-Toon Wong

ps: I used to live in Melbourne. Where r u living?

"Thanks for the nice compliment, and the information about young Chicchi, all of which is appreciated. Presently living in Sydney, a day's drive north of where you lived, in Melbourne. Keep pickin' :) " - VJ 

Name: Peg
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Country: Newfoundland
Date: Tuesday February 27, 2007
Time: 04:48

Awesome, Been a fan for a long time

"Appreciate you dropping by, Peg. Thanks! :)" - VJ

Name: paul street
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Country: australia
Date: Wednesday February 28, 2007
Time: 13:58

great version of flingel bunt the extra blues runs make it really good

"Thank you, Paul - I did enjoy recording that version - great to hear from you!" - VJ

Name: rebecca
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Country: Austraila.
Date: Friday April 06, 2007
Time: 21:51

Hey, its becky, joe bens daughter. just thought i would stop by, and say hi, and see how your doing, but from what i can see your doing quite well. take care.

"Nice hearing from you, Becky. Yeah, I'm doing fine.  I would like to get in touch with your dad - do you have his email addy?  If so, check the Contact page where you'll find my off-line email.  Would appreciate it.  Cheers!" VJ

Name: Jim Copsey
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Country: Australia
Date: Friday September 07, 2007
Time: 17:46

stunning is the only word to describe the similarity in sound to the original

"Thanks, Jim!  Pleased you liked it. It's an all-time favourite, for sure." - VJ  

Name: Victoria
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Country: USA
Date: Thursday March 13, 2008
Time: 00:33

Glad that visited your site. I really liked it. Good luck.

"Thanks, Victoria - nice to have you visit."  VJ

Name: los jets
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Country: spain
Date: Monday March 31, 2008
Time: 01:26

greetings from los jets music rock instrumental

Name: Jimmy
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Country: Australia
Date: Tuesday May 13, 2008
Time: 11:42

Hey dude, Sick toons loved every second of it!

Name: karen
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Country: Australia
Date: Sunday July 13, 2008
Time: 23:46

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD GENEROUS ON THE GUITAR. HUGS AND LUV UR SIS KAZ

Name: Neree
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Country: Australia
Date: Friday February 06, 2009
Time: 20:23

Hi, would really like to know where VJ (James) is these days and what he's doing. Still miss him heaps and would like to know that he's OK. Neree Lambert

Name: Jenny
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Country: Australia
Date: Sunday November 22, 2009
Time: 19:01

Hi VJ, After seeing you on KAK show years ago I had a chance meeting with you on the street and was delighted to have a chat. I love your music and wish you every bit of good luck in a journey that is only beginning. You are a truly talented and gracious person and I believe that my autographed photo will one day be "valuable" because you will be famous. Hope our paths cross again sometime cause I owe you a dollar. love Jenny xx

Name: Neree Lambert
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Date: Thursday April 08, 2010
Time: 12:28

VJ where are you? Haven't heard anything for a couple of years. Are you still performing? What are you doing with your life?

Name: mikael
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Country: australia
Date: Sunday August 01, 2010
Time: 14:40

awwwsome xox

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Date: Friday April 22, 2011
Time: 23:10

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