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Mark Garrett friend of Mike&TheMonsters
Michael's Banquet House
To my friends Mike, David, John, and Jim~ how can I ever thank you guys enough for playing the Joseph M. Grounds Memorial Concert. A tribute to my close friend killed in a motorcycle accident. What a memorable night and celebration of his life bringing all of his family and friends together. I was honored to share the stage with you guys,and I want you to know that you guys will always hold a special place in my heart. I will never forget what you guys did for my friend, I love you all!!! Mark Garrett~ Drummer Super8Six
Erin Rumbutis
Utica NY
You guys rocked out again @ the Venue me and my girls had an AWESOME time, sorry there wasn't a bigger turn-out. Hope you guys are planning another date there, hope to see you soon.
Chris
Utica, NY
Well I was at the Venue tonight in Utica and you guys were awesome. Your guitarist was rocking out like crazy. Anyways, kick ass job and keep rocking out.
Marlene Bieber
Albany NY- Appletini's 9/2
What a kick ass time we had!! It was such a pleasure meeting you Michael Ann and your husband Rick. We will be checking your show dates and I am sure we will catch another show soon!!! KEEP ROCKIN'
Mike and Rick writes:
Hi Marlene!
Thanks for hanging out with us the other night! It was a great time and we always enjoy meeting new people that truely appreciate the hardwork we put into our shows. Hopefully you and the girls will be out again to see us soon! Dont be shy, let us know your at a show, we are far from being unapprochable! Thanks for your support!
Mike and all the Monsters!
Thanks for hanging out with us the other night! It was a great time and we always enjoy meeting new people that truely appreciate the hardwork we put into our shows. Hopefully you and the girls will be out again to see us soon! Dont be shy, let us know your at a show, we are far from being unapprochable! Thanks for your support!
Mike and all the Monsters!
Loretta-Great night at Appletini's
Appletini's-Albany, NY
My friends and I went to Appletini's last night and had the opportunity to meet Michaele Ann and Rick. You both were wonderful. The girls and I loved the band and hope to see you again really soon! We would really love to see you visit Oneonta, NY but, definitely worth driving to Albany!!
Mike and Rick writes:
Hey there!
Thanks again for coming out to see us! We appreciate the support and love to add new friends! You can never have enough friends! We have alot of shows coming up this fall and if you know of a good club in your area please let us know the info and maybe we can play there!
Thanks again, it was great to meet you. Tell your friends about us!
Thanks again for coming out to see us! We appreciate the support and love to add new friends! You can never have enough friends! We have alot of shows coming up this fall and if you know of a good club in your area please let us know the info and maybe we can play there!
Thanks again, it was great to meet you. Tell your friends about us!
JIMMY BAILEY & MIKE AND THE MONSTERS FA
NC
LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING A LONG TIME FAN AND BEING ON THE EMAIL LIST AND RECEIVING NEW'S LETTER'S! WOULD LIKE SEE A CONCERT HERE IN NORTH CAROLINA! MIKE AND THE MONSTERS ROCK!
Mandy
Mechanicville/Clifton Park
You are wonderful, thank you for everything you have done for Jess. She is blessed to have you in her life. It means the world to our family to know you guys are here for her. Cant wait to see you play! All our love!
Dale, Betsy, & Mandy
Dale, Betsy, & Mandy
Rick, Mike Ron Dave and John writes:
Mandy,
It was very sad for us all. We will miss John. Jessica is extended family to us! We will help her out throught the hard times as any friend or family would do. Hope to see you soon.
It was very sad for us all. We will miss John. Jessica is extended family to us! We will help her out throught the hard times as any friend or family would do. Hope to see you soon.
Eric
The Venue Utica, NY
I have to say it again, you guys rock!! The show at The Venue was awesome. I can't wait to see you guys play again. Please let me know when your cd is coming out. I really want a copy. I see that you're coming back to us on 26 Sept. I'll definitely be there, no doubt about it. please keep in touch.
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Thanks Eric!
You guys were great! Thanks for having us and We'll be seeing you soon!
All you folks at The VENUE are a class act! Thank you!!!
You guys were great! Thanks for having us and We'll be seeing you soon!
All you folks at The VENUE are a class act! Thank you!!!
Joe and gang
Appletini's 3/28
Hi Mike and the Monsters. I was at the Appletini's gig this weekend, and it was rockin! I can't remember the last time I saw a band worthy of staying until the end of the show. Your song selection is great! Something for everyone. I'll try and make out there again on May 2. I'm spreading the word about how good you guys are...
Mike and all the Monsters writes:
Hey Joe and Gang!
Thanks for Hanging out at Appletini's Saturday night!! We apprciate the kind words. It's people like you and your kind replies that make all the hard work worth it!!!!
We have alot of shows coming up. Check back for show dates and the next time you are at a show, please say hello!
Rock on!
Mike and the Monsters
Thanks for Hanging out at Appletini's Saturday night!! We apprciate the kind words. It's people like you and your kind replies that make all the hard work worth it!!!!
We have alot of shows coming up. Check back for show dates and the next time you are at a show, please say hello!
Rock on!
Mike and the Monsters
kayla
utica,ny
my friends and i are planning on catching your show in utica on 4/25, it would be sweet if you could play some paramore!!!!
MIke and the Monsters writes:
Hey Kayla!!
Thanks for dropping us a line! We are looking forward to hitting Utica HARD in a few weeks!! If you've never seen our show, I promise you it will be a good one! Working on some Paramore and maybe we'll have it ready when we play at The Venue. We do a few Evanessence tunes which I'm sure you'll dig! Tell your friends to make plans to hang with Mike and the Monsters! Please introduce yourself to us so we can put a face with the kind words you gave us!
Peace!
Mike and the Monsters
Thanks for dropping us a line! We are looking forward to hitting Utica HARD in a few weeks!! If you've never seen our show, I promise you it will be a good one! Working on some Paramore and maybe we'll have it ready when we play at The Venue. We do a few Evanessence tunes which I'm sure you'll dig! Tell your friends to make plans to hang with Mike and the Monsters! Please introduce yourself to us so we can put a face with the kind words you gave us!
Peace!
Mike and the Monsters
J & J...The Tire People...
Clifton Park, NY
To any one who's new to the area, or spending any Holiday Time in the Capital District, these guys are a "gotta see!" They REALLY COOK, and much more fun than "The Egg!".
Steve (Stagger Lee) Eidem
Greeley, Colo.
Are you aware that there was an 8 piece blues band in the Fargo, ND area from the mid-80's to 2003 called Mike and the Monsters? I was a member for about 7 years. Hope to get to the Albany area again soon to check out your group.
mikeand THE MONSTERS....
RIVERFRONT PARK IN TROY ON SUNDAY.
I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU GUYS PUT ON THE BEST SHOW I HAVE EVER SEEN IN NY, I CAME FROM NV AND I AM GOING TO GO BACK SOON, HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS PLAY ONE OR TWO MORE TIMES BEFORE I GO BACK HOME FOR GOOD..YOUR THE BEST A ROUND....CINDY FROM TROY
Shirtless Johnny
Jersey
Sent: Aug 8, 2008 1:10 PM
To: mike@mikeandthemonsters.com
Subject: Wednesday 8-6 Gig
Mike and the Monsters!
I hope you remember me I'm the guy with the shaved head from New York City who was dancing with some insane chick at your gig Wednesday 8-6 in
Saratoga. She actually ripped my shirt in two and chewed my buttons off.
What was my favorite shirt is just a memory now but all well worth it.
I was with two of my buddies and we hit about 5 bars around that area, was every band we saw a folk group!! After we walked out of what I think was our fourth bar I heard actual drums and I said to my friends follow me. We came upon Mare and heard frigging AC/DC blasting through the speakers and I said we are going here! Needless to say 3 hours and 12 Kettle Ones later we had the best time dancing with your band. I mentioned to Mike and I believe the drummer we are from New Jersey and all work in Manhattan so to say we have seen our fair share of cover bands in the last 20 years is putting it mildly. I personally have worked in numerous bars where we feature cover and original bands. I'm not blowing smoke up your butts but you may have been the best cover band I have ever seen. I just wanted to thank all of you for finally a cover band who expands their set lists to more than the same 10 songs I hear all the time. If I ever hear Pour Some Sugar On Me again I
think I'll crack. You guys rock!
How do we get you to the Jersey Shore? I have a couple of good contacts down there if you want a really great gig and you want to travel, the Jerseyites would love you.
Best of luck to the band. We have already booked our trip to Saratoga for 2009. Granted we do love the horses and the beautiful track but the
highlight of our mini vacation was Mare on Wednesday night with that sexy Mike and her Monsters. You guys are great.
Regards,
Shirtless John
Liz R.
Galway
Hello,
I saw you guys in Saratoga in June at Mare! Wow! You guys are awsome! I could'nt sleep and I was checking your website to see if you were in Saratoga again. Do you guys do the Buck Cherry song crazy bitch? I love that song! Hope to catch you guys again this summer. Lizzy
I saw you guys in Saratoga in June at Mare! Wow! You guys are awsome! I could'nt sleep and I was checking your website to see if you were in Saratoga again. Do you guys do the Buck Cherry song crazy bitch? I love that song! Hope to catch you guys again this summer. Lizzy
Mike writes:
Hey Liz! We're glad you had a great time! We were at "Mare" in Saratoga last night 8/6! If you were there you didn't introduce yourself as Liz! So if we talked last night, sorry, and if you were'nt there it was a GREAT night, and sorry you missed it! Hope to see you at one of the upcoming shows! Due to the overwhelming response last night we were requested to come back in August on a Sunday night! Just working out the details! As for the Buck Cherry song....LOVE it!!! It's on our "To do" List!! Please watch our site for new dates, and p.s., we will be at "It's Confidential" in Saratoga on fri 8/29, the night of the CrueFest at SPAC!! Should be ROCKIN!!! Thanks again for the nice comments, and we hope to see you soon!!!
Mike and the Monsters
Mike and the Monsters
chris stewart
west sand lake, n.y
you def took dennystock to another level sat at my dads party, me and my whole crew were amazed at how much you guys rocked and what a diverse set list ya'll had cant wait to see you again espically at dennystock 2009..........
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Hey Chris,
Thanks, we appreciate the good words from you. Your Family is a class act! We really enjoyed the eveing at DENSTOCK! Everyone there was great.
We keep going back to term "over the top"!
Hope to see ya soon, check out the show dates, we have alot more coming up for the summer. It's people like you and your Friends and Family that make it all worth it for us!
Mike and the Monsters
Thanks, we appreciate the good words from you. Your Family is a class act! We really enjoyed the eveing at DENSTOCK! Everyone there was great.
We keep going back to term "over the top"!
Hope to see ya soon, check out the show dates, we have alot more coming up for the summer. It's people like you and your Friends and Family that make it all worth it for us!
Mike and the Monsters
Denny Stewart
Denstock 2008
You were awesome last sat night at our party. Thank you so much. You guys rocked the party like it has never rocked before. Your not just a rock band your an experience. See you at Denstock 2009.
Luv
Denny
Luv
Denny
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Denny and Kate,
From all of us, Mike;Rick,David,John and Ron; we had a great time. The weather got better as the evening went on and the food and party goers were over the TOP! We have already marked DENSTOCK '09 on our schedule. We will be there! Thanks again, it's great to make new friends so fast! See you and Kate soon!
Mike and the Monsters!
From all of us, Mike;Rick,David,John and Ron; we had a great time. The weather got better as the evening went on and the food and party goers were over the TOP! We have already marked DENSTOCK '09 on our schedule. We will be there! Thanks again, it's great to make new friends so fast! See you and Kate soon!
Mike and the Monsters!
Vito / River St. Festival
Historic Troy
Mike & Company,
On behalf of the City of Troy, I would like to thank each of you for the dynamic performance you put on during River St. Fest 08.
I wish I could have put you on for an additional set as the crowd LOVED you.
I've received quite a bit of feedback from the concert goers, and all was positive regarding your group.
I look forward to having you at our Uncle Sam Jam in August, and at the Powers Park Concert Series in 09.
Once again, thank you for the truely magnificent performance at the River St. Festival this year.
Vito Ciccarelli
City of Troy Special Events
On behalf of the City of Troy, I would like to thank each of you for the dynamic performance you put on during River St. Fest 08.
I wish I could have put you on for an additional set as the crowd LOVED you.
I've received quite a bit of feedback from the concert goers, and all was positive regarding your group.
I look forward to having you at our Uncle Sam Jam in August, and at the Powers Park Concert Series in 09.
Once again, thank you for the truely magnificent performance at the River St. Festival this year.
Vito Ciccarelli
City of Troy Special Events
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Vito,
Thanks for having us. We enjoyed the time we had on stage. We would love the opportunity to continue doing special events and Powers Park for Troy. Once again thanks for having us and look forward to a long term relationship with you and the City of Troy for upcoming events!
Mike and The Monsters
Thanks for having us. We enjoyed the time we had on stage. We would love the opportunity to continue doing special events and Powers Park for Troy. Once again thanks for having us and look forward to a long term relationship with you and the City of Troy for upcoming events!
Mike and The Monsters
Jan
Troy
Saw you guys in Troy, you guys were great!
I dont get out much but I'll be looking for you the next time you are playing.
Jan B.
I dont get out much but I'll be looking for you the next time you are playing.
Jan B.
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Thank you Jan!
We appreciate it! Come out and see us again and dont forget to say hello to us!
Mike and the Monsters
We appreciate it! Come out and see us again and dont forget to say hello to us!
Mike and the Monsters
Andy
Troy
I spent most of the day at River fest with my girlfriend. We took in the sites and sounds of the day. Had a Great time. I have seen alot of groups in my day and I wanted to let you know that Mike and the Monsters was by far the best band there! You should be on the larger stage next year as far as Joan and I are concerned. It would'nt suprise us to see you opening up for a group at SPAC! Great Job!
Andy and Joan
Andy and Joan
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Andy and Joan, Thank you! We have recieved alot of positive comments from people at the River Fest. Hope to be back next year!
We'll be playing at the Uncle Sam Jam in August and I'm sure we will be doing alot more in Troy in the future.
Mike and the Monsters
We'll be playing at the Uncle Sam Jam in August and I'm sure we will be doing alot more in Troy in the future.
Mike and the Monsters
Hobgoblin
Albany
Is it true that your band is being filmed this weekend at the Troy River Fest, and that Chris Cornell is making a suprise / jam guest visit with Mike and the Monsters for 2 songs? for an upcoming reality show on the discovery channel? I saw this on the discovery blog. would be really cool, I will def. be there!!!
Gobby!
Gobby!
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Hi Gobby!
THere's been alot of rumors going around about this reality show.
Right now, we are obligated not to say aword to anyone about any such rumors. But, ya never know! Stay tuned!
THere's been alot of rumors going around about this reality show.
Right now, we are obligated not to say aword to anyone about any such rumors. But, ya never know! Stay tuned!
Beth
Lansingburgh
I have seen you guys 2 times. I think you guys are really good! I told my friends about you guys and we haope to catch you in Troy at the Sam Jam!
Keep rockin Girlfriend!
Beth
Keep rockin Girlfriend!
Beth
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Hi Beth! Thanks for the kind words! we always appreciate people like you who understand how much work goes into our shows and appreciate what we give out at every show! Hope to see you and your friends soon and please stop us to say hello! Many times people think we are "un approachable". that is so far from the truth! We love to talk with friends and fans! Rock on Girlfriend!
Mike and the Monsters
Mike and the Monsters
Rick
drums
There's been a person who was less than pleased with one of our shows and left some hurtful comments here on our site.
Some of our friends and fans returned fire to this unhappy person and it became a "tennis match" of less than positive remarks.
We appreciate the defense from our fans and friends but lets not get into a negative vibe with this obviously "unhappy" person.
Hope she sees us in a different light if she ever sees us again.
And if she doesnt, well....what ever! As hard as we try, we cant please everyone.
All of her negative remarks have been removed from the quest book and she has been blocked from leaving anymore negative remarks.
Let's think of positive things to discuss rather than causing a negative vibe.
To much negativity in the world as it is.
Some of our friends and fans returned fire to this unhappy person and it became a "tennis match" of less than positive remarks.
We appreciate the defense from our fans and friends but lets not get into a negative vibe with this obviously "unhappy" person.
Hope she sees us in a different light if she ever sees us again.
And if she doesnt, well....what ever! As hard as we try, we cant please everyone.
All of her negative remarks have been removed from the quest book and she has been blocked from leaving anymore negative remarks.
Let's think of positive things to discuss rather than causing a negative vibe.
To much negativity in the world as it is.
Stacey
Waterford
You guys ROCK!!!! we had such a good time last night. I'm looking forward to seeing you again
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Hi Stacey! Thanks! We had a great night Saturday! Glad you could make it! Tell your friends about us! Look forward to the party at your house this summer! Rock On !!!
Mickey
Troy
Saw you guys for the first time at Ziggy's...absolutely rocked it out!!
Great songs and Mike can sing just about anything!! Can't wait to see you guys play out again!! Fan for life now!! See ya soon!
Great songs and Mike can sing just about anything!! Can't wait to see you guys play out again!! Fan for life now!! See ya soon!
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Mickey,
Thanks alot, We all need the fans for life! It's what makes it all worth it! Introduce yourself to us the next time you come to a show!
Look forward to meeting you!
Thanks alot, We all need the fans for life! It's what makes it all worth it! Introduce yourself to us the next time you come to a show!
Look forward to meeting you!
Lisa
B. Spa
Do you have any dates in Lake George or Saratoga yet for the summer? You guys are great! Me and the girls will be at Appeltini's to see you.
Rick writes:
Hey Lisa,
We'll be at Appletini's twice in the next 2 months.
Check out the show dates. Please stop and say hello to us.
Thanks for the Props!
We'll be at Appletini's twice in the next 2 months.
Check out the show dates. Please stop and say hello to us.
Thanks for the Props!
Jay Z.
Selkirk
Buddy told me about you guys and he was right. You guys are great! just wish they had more bar tenders it took way to long for drinks. JZ
Jill P.
Albany
Saw you guys a few weeks ago.
I love the journey songs you do.
The drummer and guitar player are big! and cute!
Hope to see you again soon.
I love the journey songs you do.
The drummer and guitar player are big! and cute!
Hope to see you again soon.
The big and cute Guitarist and Drummer?!? writes:
OK, The Guitar player and the drummer are blushing!!! Thanks for the kind words! Maybe we will meet you at our next show.
Rock-on Jill!
Rock-on Jill!
Greg
Albany
Caught you at Appletini's last week
GRRREAT Show.. Grrrreat voice.
C U Soon.
GRRREAT Show.. Grrrreat voice.
C U Soon.
Mike and the Monsters writes:
Thanks Greg!
It was a great show and look for us again soon at Appletini's and other local clubs! It's people like you that make it fun for us!
Rock-on!
It was a great show and look for us again soon at Appletini's and other local clubs! It's people like you that make it fun for us!
Rock-on!
Denny & Kate
West Sand Lake NY
mike we met you the other night at appletinis Jan 5 first set you got me you really know how to rock the house we enjoyed every bit of it the longer you played the more you rocked hope you can make to DenStock 08 we would love to have you Appletini's is one of the best clubs in the area
MIke and the Monsters writes:
Denny and Kate,
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the show! Look forward to doing your big party this summer. Hope to see you at another show soon and thanks for the upcoming show at DenStock!!!!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the show! Look forward to doing your big party this summer. Hope to see you at another show soon and thanks for the upcoming show at DenStock!!!!
