Tracy - December 18, 2008 - 05:45 PM - Delete

Hi Coach, and the rest of you Dolly Sodds,

Just listened to your covers of Rise and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. What a sweet song, Rise is. It seems like your heart comes thru in that song. I appreciate that.

Re: Rudolph. I loved it. Perfect prescription for Holiday Cheer. Brought to mind the Wonders, in the movie That Thing You Do, recording in the church with the pastor and the lead singer's girlfriend clapping along at the mike. I also felt the Beatle's She Was Just 17. I love the way you brought the sound and feel of these 2 songs into Rudolph.

Feliz Navidad,
Happy Christmas, [May] War [Be} Over,
Happy Kwanza,
Cheers,

Tracy

Matt - October 31, 2008 - 08:57 PM - Delete

Pistol Pete and Cheryl,
Thanks for the posts and positive reviews on our "Rise" version. Here's a little background for the masses. If you have not yet seen the movie "Into the Wild," you'll want to. Based on a true story about a local kid that treks to Alaska, Sean Penn directs an incredible film. The "local kid" is Chris McCandless, a graduate of W.T. Woodson High School. I was Chris's cross country and track coach for three years. When Jeff's daughter got married in September, Jeff wanted to have a recording of "Rise" to be played at the wedding. At the time, I had not yet purchased the Eddie Vedder soundtrack from the movie. (That too, you will want to get if you have not already.) This gave me the perfect reason to run out and buy it. Shortly thereafter, we did the recording, and in one take! I'm not sure we'll ever be able to do it any better. You'll feel Jeff's emotion on his incredible mandolin interpretation and you'll hear my vocal attempt. Paul added a little acoustic guitar, bass, and percussion. And voila! Pete, you say Chris would be proud but I can also hear him saying "Coach, happiness is only real when shared." We really had fun recording it and so, we share it here with you.

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Cheryl Szabo - October 31, 2008 - 12:28 PM - Delete

Just listened to Rise. I was good, hope you all will play in Ashburn or even Sterling. Lots of places there too! Hope to see you perform soon.

Bongo Pete - October 24, 2008 - 05:54 AM - Delete

Good job on "Rise", Coach. Christopher M. would be proud.

Paul - October 10, 2008 - 06:45 AM - Delete

Sorry we did not get to see you play this summer. Let us know where you will be next.
Your Cousin,
Janet

Paul - September 24, 2008 - 02:27 PM - Delete

Look for a few new recordings to be posted soon!
We have been SLOWLY working on getting our originals recorded. We also did a cover of Eddie Vetter's "Rise", a treat for Catie and Neil.

Paul - September 19, 2008 - 04:07 PM - Delete

Hello, I just wanted to say sorry to those who have seen inappropriate messages posted.
We delete them, as soon as we spot them,
but with an open board like this we have to deal with a few jerks!!
Anyways thanks to everyone for your support, and hope to see you soon.

Matt - August 14, 2008 - 09:31 PM - Delete

Sorry Music Lovers, but the summer curse strikes again. No gig Aug. 15, after all. A last minute closing of the Firkin & Hound Pub leaves us out in the cold, or rather, in this case, the warm, humid summer air. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope that you can make the next show. Stay tuned!

Rick - August 03, 2008 - 11:36 AM - Delete

Hey Matt, it was great to meet you last night at Bungalows. You all have a great site here. Love your song selection!! Hope to catch one of your shows down the road sometime.

Debbie - July 28, 2008 - 12:35 PM - Delete

I am a friend of Christine Avery and Jill Boddie and wondering if you are available 9 August for a home party. My husband is turning 40! Please send a message with telephone # and we can talk on the phone. Thanks! Debbie

Cheryl Szabo - July 19, 2008 - 05:27 PM - Delete

Hey Paul, just listened to your music. I like it! Look forward in seeing you at Firkin Hound on Aug 15th! Sorry you couldn't come to the reunion today but will see you soon

Tedd Magsig - July 08, 2008 - 10:02 AM - Delete

Dudes, Sorry I missed your last show at the Fur Coat and Hound - I'll catch up with you'ze down the pike - hope your doin' hunky-dory. Rock!

Ryan "Dr." Smith - July 01, 2008 - 11:56 AM - Delete

Hey guys, thanks for letting me front your band with some "keep your hands to yourself" at the Smith Summer Mountain Bash! it was awesome!

Matt - April 28, 2008 - 06:00 PM - Delete

Yo! I know that some of you from Saturday's Warrenton party are out there, so here's a shout out. Once again, it's confirmed that the private party is our favorite gig. Thanks once again to the Warrenton Chorus for the vocal help on Margaritaville. That whole crowd knows how to have a good time---a little rain can't ruin their parade. We are fired up for the May 16 show at the Firkin & Hound Pub and, as always, we will have a surprise or two. Keep checking the message board as we get close to the show for potential freebies. Not to be confused with a free bird.
Keep on rockin' in the free world!

Paul - March 14, 2008 - 11:31 AM - Delete

Hello Dolly Sodds fans!
The F&H show was a blast. We have booked to play there again on
May 16th. Please mark your calendar.
PS photos frome the show should be up soon.