Hello to JP from Shetland!
While staying in Baddeck in July we could not believe our luck to
see a poster for a concert at the Normaway Inn Barn on 23 July, the
next day! An evening in the company of such a prodigiously talented
musician truly was the icing on the cake for us while touring the
maritimes. JP, we have already seen you in Shetland twice before,
and to be able to thoroughly enjoy an evening of your songs in such
an intimate setting, as well as to be able to share some thoughts
with you on how and when that might happen again over here, leaves
us full of hope. This world is truly shrinking!
Long may you continue to delight audiences with your many consumate
talents. The two island cultures may be far apart but what we share
is deep.
Best wishes from Brian, Donalda and Matthew Wishart
Shetland, Scotland, UK
18 August 2010
Hello
boys
I caught your set at the New Glasgow event (Jubilee) on Sunday evening.
I was blown away. Sparked a real interest in your music. The trio
thing you guys have now is really happening, although I did have a
hard time hearing Bill do his solos (sound glitch)…Next time
I see you guys hanging out around these parts I will say hello. (Guysborough
Co).
Garth Wilson
August 4/10
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, for being at our fundraiser at the
Louisbourg Playhouse. We so appreciate how tired you must have been,
but still did a fantastic job, looked great and sounded even better.
We can’t wait until you are back!!
Karen Hamilton
Board Member Louisbourg Playhouse, and a big JP fan
July 16/10
Hi
jp...what an incredible time we had in lunenburg a couple of weeks
ago! The pearl theater was electric that night for sure!we always
enjoy your show and your company as well...I have known you for many
years going back to when you used to come to our house ...sometimes
we worry about you when you are on the road because we think of you
as family...the family all sends you thier best as well...I think
everytime I see you perform,I think you get better and better and
you seemed to have more fun at the pearl than I have seen you have
in a long time! I really enjoyed mike and bill again...they are very
special people...but another thing I enjoy is hanging out with you
after the show thats why I can't wait for kempt shore...we just hang
out all weekend!!! We all love you and may god be with you!
Kenny
Burke - Bridgewater, N.S
June 29/10
JP
you did it again. Keith and I enjoyed your show in Fredericton Monday
so much we woke up the next day with joy in our hearts and no aches
and pains! Your music, personality and talent go beyond belief. Thank
you for being you, I never saw you so happy and smiling on stage ever.
Plaudits to the Spinney Bros and group, boy do they have their act
together and we loved the Elliot bros. We talked to Bill at intermission
and found out a bit about him and his family and I told him Keith
was from Lockeport NS. Of course bill then said Russell Crosby had
made his guitar. Well we know the entire Crosby family and Gerald--the
dad of the 11 of them was Keith's manuel arts teacher in Lockeport
School in the 1950's and Gerald and his wife live just behind Keith's
sister Betty and her husband Rupert Williams in Lockeport etc etc.
I love these stories and collect them and share them. Keep up your
beautiful talent and believe you are greatly appreciated and admired
by all who know you.
Roberta
& Keith MacKenzie - Village of Gagetown, NB Canada
April 30/10
We
love JP! Have had his music for over 15 years...tell JP I used to
fish Salmon and hangout at Cheticamp with Robert Chaisson and Gervais/Pearlene
Cormier. Friends Susan and John Balch have been going from VT to Cheticamp
for over 25 years!
Last
time I saw him was at the Whaling museum in Fall River, MA, USA! Hopefully
we'll come see you at the Stanfest this July.
Seline
H. Skoug
April 28 /10
Enjoyed
seeing you tonight at the Savoy, with the Elliot's & the Spinney
Brothers. Great, great show!!! Bravo all around.
My Wife, Carolyn & I both enjoyed it very much. Thank you for
a wonderful evening out.
I remain ,
David G. Holland
April 27 / 10
Great
show in Sussex, N.B. on Sat.Apr 24. We enjoyed seeing you when we
lived in C.B. so we jumped at the chance to see you in Sussex. Hope
you will come back again.
Carol & Anthonie
April 25, 2010
First
heard you and Scott McMilllan at the Normaway Inn Barn, Cape Breton,
July 2004 on our 30th wedding anniversary - that will always be a
most special memory. Your music is outstanding and speaks to the soul.
We live in Oakville and by sheer accident found out about and were
able to take in your performance with the Elliott Brothers at the
Moonshine Cafe on March 14/10 - what great luck! And it looks like
you'll be back on April 14 - so looking forward to it!
Thank You!
Petrina & Peter Nesbitt
April 2, 2010
Lethbridge
Folk Club – March 21, 2010
I was first introduced to JPs music from CKUA radio and his tribute
album to Gordon Lightfoot. I jumped at the opportunity to hear him
perform last Sunday night at the Lethbridge Folk club. I also insisted
that my wife Allison and son Ross join me!
What a marvellous concert! The calibre of these musicians, JPs soaring
voice and gifted story telling has hooked us as new found fans. When
it came to taking some music home, I resisted Long River until a later
date, and went for Looking Back 2, some material that I was less familiar.
I plan to add more of these albums to my collection.
Thank you for coming to Lethbridge. We will be looking for future
opportunities to see JP perform.
Sincere thanks. Barry, Allison and Ross Adams
March 25, 2010
J.P.,
Bill, Mike, and Tom:
Loved the concert tonight in Markdale. Great music!
Cheers, Jack
March 13, 2010
Hi
J.P. and band:
Loved your concert at Hugh's Room last night - you pick
a mean guitar! Have fun in Markdale and Oakville and all the best.
Are
familiar with the music of Tom Jolin of Orrtanna, PA (just outside
of Gettysburg). Tom specializes in traditional early American music,
using his own hand-constructed instruments, and is the husband of
my cousin Marianne DeBruijn. He formed The Barnstormers, along with
his partner, Slim Harrison, and their music is wonderful! Tom and
Marianne love Canada, and particularly the East. I'm betting they've
certainly heard of you!
Best, Rachel Smeijers (Toronto)
March 12, 2010
JP,
Your concert at the Michelin Social Club was fantastic. You and the
Elliott brothers are an awesome trio. Your storytelling was wonderful
and you looked so relaxed and happy. Thank you for the great music
– it was such a pleasure to listen to the talent of all three
of you!
Jeannette
Gillis
Feb 14, 2010
Hi J.P. and Hilda: I met you, and had a picture taken at the motel
where we ate lunch, in Iona ,on our way to see you play at Christmas
Island . I think the place closed the same week,(Is that a bad sign)?.
We loved your music and hope to see you in C.B. summer of 2010. We
live very close to the Gaelic College and hope to see you somewhere
in the area.Again, you folks are great and have A Happy New Year.
Maybe some time you would like to play in Lake Havasu City,AZ in the
winter months. All the best.
Al and Angie Mac Leod
December 30, 2009
Dear
J.P. and Hilda,
Just a wee note to wish you both a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Always in my prayers.
It was just great to see you at Utopia J.P. Take care and God Bless.
LoveBetty
December 21, 2009
Hubby
and I and 2 friends listened last nite in Perth Ontario, what a fantastic
performance. Will never miss a concert in our area again. Hope he
is back soon.
Jan
and Fern Cormier
November 21, 2009
It was our first visit to Canada and we had never heard of you.
The atmosphere in the Normaway Barn was so extraordinary; it felt
like one big family gathering around to listen to what a couple of
them was telling about their long journey. The music was beautiful
as well as the lyrics that we even more appreciated after we came
home and listened over and over again to the Messenger while thinking
of that night in the Barn.
On return we also ordered Noell: great to be able to order that from
the Netherlands!! Thank you so much!
Jo and Henk Schaar,
Oostvoorne, Holland
November 21, 2009
Had
a great time at Brad Cunninghams house on the 7 of November, was blown
away by the great music and wonderfull songs.
Michael
November 8, 2009
Sitting in boularderie waiting to hear you Make it wonderful and thanks
Dara and Donnie
Oct 10, 2009
J.P.,
What a great intimate performance at the Trailside in Mt.Stewart in
spite of your discomfort.Those Elliot boys are a real find,I'm sure
you realize.Janice and I are still talking about it.Your guitar player
is right up my alley, plays the same style as me.If he ever breaks
a hand or even a finger,let me know;I'll be there in a heartbeat.
Au Reverb from An Old Flat Top Picker From P.E.I.
Bruce MacEwen
Oct 5, 2009
I
went to the concert in Economy N.S. It was a beautiful concert.I am
from Economy and am a fan of the Elliotts. My children grew up with
Mike and went to school with him. You are a great musisian. keep up
the good work.
Ruth
Thompson
October 4, 2009
J.P. & Hilda: It was a wonderful treat to hear you again, along
with the Elliotts, at the Normaway Barn on September 26th. A fantastic
evening, to say the least! The music was incredible and it was sooooo
good to chat again. Watch for us ... you never know when or where
we'll show up to see you again! Very best wishes for health and happiness
from your Ottawa groupies. Murray and Penny Jackson
October 4, 2009
JP: it was sure nice to see you & Hilda at Mescalors in July 09.The
food was great and the music superb. I only purchased 6 cds while
home on vacation. Keep up the great music.
Barry MacKinnon
Flin Flon Man.
August 19, 2009
What
a weekend!!!!!!
(Kempt
shore rocked!!!!!!!)... Just wanted to say that we had heard of your
legendary status as a musician, but had not had the delight of hearing
you until this weekend.... My husband has been playing guitar for
close to 50 years, and while listening to you this afternoon, he wept
!!!! You truly are phenomenal !!!!! We couldn't believe the magic
you were creating (kudos to the Elliot Brothers as well, and to Hilda).
As the kids say, "awesome !!!!! freakin' awesome !!!!"
Faye Johnson
July 19, 2009
Hello JP and Hilda,
Thanks again
for a great show lastnight at the Louisbourg Play House, July 11,
2009. No matter how many time I seen ye play it feels like the first
time. Just an amazing show and entertainment. I almost have all you
CD's and all of the signed and with a picture. Thanks again.
Sam Wall
July 12, 2009
Hello
JP and Hilda. Thank you very much for performing the concert in Canso
for the Musical Relief Tour. Much appreciated by Canso and Area Food
Bank board members, volunteers and clients. Thanks , Good Luck and
God bless.
hi
. just left the Iona legion wonderful man !!!! lovely wife, god bless
you both for keeping it real. wonderful show, hope to se you again
soon. love the boat Joe gave you ( could there be a song there )??
Arlene
June 21, 2009
Hi
J.P. I seen your short performance on breakfast tv, and heard about
your relief tour, man what a great idea, I have been pretty much out
of touch with the bluegrass circuit & shows since my heart surgery,
as advised by the Dr's , but after hearing about your Idea, "well
" it really gets the old fire going again, All the best to you
and Hilda, keep up the good work.
Ben Griffin Amherst
May 11, 2009
Dear
JP, my Husband and I saw you perform in December at The Waterville
Opera House in Maine. We enjoyed your music and purchased your C.D.,
Another Morning. You now have 2 more fans under the age of 5. My children,
Mitchell and Molly love your songs and have their own favorites. We
listen to it in the car daily. If you ever come back to the Central
Maine area, maybe we will be fortunate enough for our entire family
to come see you. We'll be watching. Thanks again.
Crystal
February 20, 2009
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20081101jpcor
hi folks, hope all is well...well it's about time. i have been checking
in on cbc radio 2 concerts on demand for JP, Hilda & Co. for quite
sometime. well, guess what...as per above today...there they are.
congrats. 'bout time...long overdue. no doubt JP, Hilda and the band...one
of Canada's best.
Scott Cameron - Guelph, Ontario, Canada
January 15, 2009
J.P.
it's Christmas morning and I just wanted to thank you for the best
gift I received this year - your CD 'The Messenger'. Each song sends
a special message to those of us fortunate enough to hear them. We've
seen you perform many times and have other CD's but believe you have
really done yourself proud this time. Best of luck to you and Hilda
in 2009.
Diane & Joe Metz, Baddeck, Cape Breton
December 25, 2008
Hi
JP, I
am listening to Noel as I type here at work, and have been promoting
to all and sundry! I am pleased as ever to say ’look that is
my picture of JP on the back!’ and let them listen. I look forward
to seeing you later this winter some where.
Thanks again, Pam
December 24, 2008
Hello.
I just heard your song "Afghanistan" on Galaxie Radio. I was
making my bed etc., and sat down to listen, as the lyrics were so well
written - and I did shed a tear or two. I must admit, although I am
a Celtic fan and Bluegrass - I have never heard of you before! So, now
I
have read all your info on your website (which is well done) and will
listen for your music in the future. Thank you for your sensitivity
in
songwriting.
Linda Neumann, Princeton, B.C.
December 16, 2008
Enjoyed
being mistaken for your brother at the royal yacht club in sydney
on the 28th of November. Wish you had some music to sell at the show.
Found my way here to satisfy the hole left in my soul. Look forward
to an attempt at bringing you down to the Jersey Shore for some pickin'
and playing in the pines. Hope to see you in Albert Hall http://www.alberthall.org/history.html
or at another venue nearby.
Roland
December 5, 2008
Hello
J.P. I am a big fan of yours. The lyrics you write "Molly May"
"Another Morning" remind me of artists like Chris De Burgh
and Dan Fogelberg, but it was "Afghanistan" that totally
blew me away. Never have I heard a song that made me be so proud of
the uniform that I wear than this. I have been serving for almost
20 years and have had tours in Haiti and Bosnia. Thank you for this
wonderful song and Tribute to our military personnel that have served,
are serving or have sacrificed all for their country.
Brian Bennett
December 3, 2008
Hey
John! This is your old-buddy Tim Hathorn. We listened to "Afghanistan."
I really appreciate the "damn near shit my britches" part.
That was real good. I am going to get a computer soon and can chat
with you then. I just made a new CD and when I get your address, I'll
mail you one. Dianne and I miss you. Love you. Say hey to the wife.
Take care.
Tim Hathorn
November 2, 2008
JP/Hilda:
I am a huge fan but I could not make it to Celtic Colours this year.
I was so psyched to see the new Noel collection. I just purchased
it. I listen to The Messenger Disc daily. I know, scary! Among the
best songwriting I have ever enjoyed. I look forward to seeing you
(and Hilda) perform live again, sometime soon hopefully.
Joe Malloy
October 24, 2008
Hi
JP & Hilda...Recently caught your show at Louisbourg Playhouse
and was blown away. I was born in Cape Breton but now live in BC and
was touring with my husband and friends. As we drove into town, I
recognized your name on a poster and knew we had to go to your show.
Our western friends were really impressed, as were my husband and
I. Love your new CD. Thanks for the autographs backstage after the
concert! Looking forward to seeing you in BC...any tour dates set
up yet? Thanks for a great evening and good luck!!
Ron & Stella Kirk
October 11, 2008
Hi
JP and Hilda - t'is old Jim Frame (emcee at Kempt Shore) - missed
you guys this year -- anyway, just heard your Afghanistan song and
was moved - it is great -- sent it all over the world (watch the you
tube numbers) - thanks for that.
Jim
October 9, 2008
JimMy husband & I had checked into a B&B a stones throw from
the Louisbourg Playhouse. We were told a Cormier concert would be
in a few hours time, so I darted over to buy the last pair of tickets.
We both loved your performance! What awesome talents you possess and
hope you will consider Saskatoon for a concert date so we can purchase
front row tickets.
All
the best, Susan and Keith
October 5, 2008
Your
concert at the Louisbourg Playhouse was amazing. I enjoy the two of
you each time I see you , but this was the best yet!! The Playhouse
is such an great environment for your performances. I love the new
CD, play it all the time. Can’t wait to see you and Hilda again.
Karen
September 30, 2008
Hi
JP, Met u at Kempt Shore with Dale. Told u a few newfie jokes there
around midnight. Here’s one now: Couple in Nfld had a cat. Wanted
to get rid of it. Drove from Norris Arm to woods behind Grand Falls
let it go. When they got back home (15 miles) cat arrived back shortly
after. Old man said to wife stay here I’ll get rid of it. He
drove another 30 miles up behind Badger. Drove around and around way
back in the logging roads. Threw the cat out. Bout 3 hours later he
called his wife with his cell phone. Any sign of the cat he asked?
You won’t believe it she said, the cat’s back on the back
steps, already. He said “Put her on the phone I’m lost”
All the best, Keep pickin and sawin.
Gene Antle
September 25, 2008
P.S. Was in Moncton Monday past to visit friends. They saw your show
and was absolutely thrilled. Guess they was what would you say T’rilled.
Hi there,
I am writing this from the north-west Highlands of Scotland - drove
over to Inverness (Scotland!) last night to the opening concert of
the Blas Festival and saw JP and Hilda. All I can say is WOW! I am
a presenter on our local radio station - Two Lochs Radio - the smallest
independent radio station in the UK and will definitely play more
JP from now on. Till now I had only heard him on a track on a recent
Celtic Colours CD - which impressed me (and was why I was keen to
hear the guy last night). Even though I didn't get back home until
well after midnight, I'm so glad I went! Thanks, for such a brilliant
night.
Anne Gray
September 6, 2008
Hi JP-
just watched an awsome show on BRAVO tv all about you (J.P. Cormier-The
Man and His Music). It was wonderful, and hope it comes on again so
my husband can see it too. We are big fans and missed you not being
at Stanfest this year; hopefully next year.
Jean & Blair Landry,
Richmond County, NS
August 30, 2008
How's
she goin' b'y? Just saw you for the first time in concert at the American
Folk Festival in Bangor, Maine. You and everyone were great! My dad
is from Cape Breton and this was the first year in 22 years that I
wasn't able to visit his family up there and hearing your music was
fantastic. Thank you for making me feel like I was there. I bought
The Messanger (which you signed for me) and I'm enjoying it. The duet
you do with Rita is amazing and "Afghanistan" is very touching.
I hope to see you in concert again... maybe American Folk Festival
2009.
Kayleigh
August 24, 2008
JP,
Hilda, Darren– thank you for the concert in Yarmouth on 8/17.
Glad some of our South Shore friends invited us along. We’re
about to wear out “The Messenger” – it’s very
nice. Hope to see you down this way sometime soon – again! All
the best.
Neal & Helen Lewis
Wilmington, North Carolina
August 22, 2008
JP and
Hilda, Love the new record! But I must say, I am now craving for a
full length "Live" album! The Stranger, live at Stan Fest
is a beautiful example of your talents live in concert. I would love
to hear a live album someday!! As for The Messenger...it rarely leaves
the cd player. And many thanks for the song "Afghanistan".
I served with McCully, it was an honour to have known and served with
him, he was a great man.
Thank you,
Matt
August 20, 2008
I am
listening to your new CD “The Messenger” as I type this
and must tell you what a great job you have done with this one. The
songs are wonderful and a pure joy to listen to. Thanks also to you
and Hilda for a great show in Beach meadows. My friends and son who
came were blown away. I really hope you come back again and hope you
won something on the ticket too. Take care.
Pat deMolitor J
August 20, 2008
Hi JP,
Got the CD's from Jim, absolutely fantastic, thank you so much. From
what Jim told me sounds like you guys had a great time at the lakes.
We can't wait to see you and Hilda back in Bahrain again.......PARTY
ON....... Stay longer next time - OK. All the very best.
Wray & Edna
August 19, 2008
Hello
John.. this is a thank you for the offer of seeing you in Annapolis
last week, but I was at the exhibition watching my daughter race her
horse. My brother said he had a chat with you in Liverpool and talked
about old times. I went to see you play last year at the Evergreen
Theater in Margretsville with my uncle and was very impressed. You've
come along way from the guitar guy in school. Hopefully I can see
you perform sometime in the future. Thanks again and wish you all
the best on your tour.
Kari-Lynne Drummond
August 18, 2008
Thank
you again for your time, energy and talent! All we have gotten is
praise and thanks for your concert here in Beach Meadows, and so many
of those people have not seen you before so you have many new fans!!
Take
care and find some down time to breathe and taste something new. Always
on your side.
Pam Samson
August 18, 2008
Hi there
JP, I’m
the guy who was talking to you outside the Motel in Welland Ont. (
the Vet). We are really enjoying the CDs, thank you very much. Much
luck in your career and your life.
Dave Combe
Kingston Ont
August 12, 2008
JP,
Got
to see you last week at the Cheticamp round table play along. We were
guest of Willie Joe and stayed with him for about 4 days. He took
me crabbing and got to drive the boat back. Great experience but I
could not
believe the country music talent in Nova Scotia. We live close to
Lew Alpaugh here in Florida. Can't wait to see Willie Joe here in
Florida this October. You sure made Will Joe's guitar sound great!
I think Willie Joe and the mandolin player were the only ones who
could half way keep up with you. Nice talking to you and your wife
in the parking lot. You truly have a great gift.
Ron & Lois Tate
Homosassa, FL
August 3, 2008
JP and
Hilda, I attended your CD release in Mabou. What an incredible evening!!!!!!!!!
The Messenger has been pllaying ever since that evening. I love every
cut . We are SO proud of you. Thanks for the music.
Barb
Cameron, Port Hood
July 20, 2008
Wow,
What a wonderful CD - The Messenger. We play it constantly and love
every song. You are two very talented performers. Can’t wait
to see you perform again.
Karen
Hamilton
July 8, 2008
JP &
Hilda, Having a wonderful time listening and relistening to "The
Messenger" CD. Absolutely fantastic.
Sláinte mhath.
Melanie the Seanachie, Columbus OH
July 8, 2008
JP &
Hilda, Still
trying to recover!! You’ll note Rock still doesn’t have
a steady job given the time and effort it must have taken to write
his post. “Awful Kanawful” rides again. Anywho…now
we wait for your return!! I hope to see you both during the Ontario
trip in July. Until then play safe eh!
Love Jim
July 7, 2008
Hi JP:
Look forward to seeing you on September 27 in St. John's. Was
just on your website and may even get to see you in Mabou on July
17.
Doug
June 30, 2008
J.P.
and Hilda: A brief note to say that The Messenger is absolutely superb
and well worth the wait. It hasn't been out of the CD player since
it arrived; every song is a new favourite! The liner notes and the
lyrics of Afghanistan had a tremendous effect on me … every
Canadian should hear this song! I'll be ordering more CDs for the
friends you entertained in Ottawa last November. Best regards to you
both and to Darren. We hope to cross paths again soon. Murray and
Penny Jackson, Ottawa
June 27, 2008
Just
a note to let you both know what a great time we both had in waltham!
The music was wonderful, as we expected. It was also real nice getting
to know you and hilda a little bit. What a pleasure spending time
with the cormier's and the boudreau's. It was just like being with
family. I've been tinkering with lyrics for a few new tunes ' ode
to rolling rock ' ' the ballad of the single malt man ' as well as
the ever popular ' scratch my bach. 'looking forward to seeing you
both soon! can't wait for the new music!!!
john & janice malloy
May 8, 2008
No JP
and Hilda at Stanfest this year! Can’t believe that is really
going to happen. Can we have Stanfest without them?
Marjorie
Cameron
May 7, 2008
Hi JP;
Well 24th April is just around the bend. You will be in NH soon. Your
music will fill the air. You see I have a summer home in CB and your
going to bring with you music, CB humor and a touch of a special place
New Campbellton NS. I have tried to find a song for a while now and
can't. During one of the first guitar summits Geordie Sampson had
a song " Old Ways " just a great reflection of our elders
and the turns we make in our lives. I'm sure " Old Ways "
would be a great song for you also. Any ideas where I can find the
lyrics ?? By the way I live at the base of " Kelly's MT. "
So, bring my friends in NH touch of song that reflects the people
and beauty of " Of My Cape Breton Home "
Bruce Bain White
April 19, 2008
Dear
Hilda & J.P., It’s raining here in Bahrain and Maya, Winnie
and Lyra just came in from the garden filthy. I was about to scoldify
them but I thought you guys would likely think they were cute and
scoop them up into your arms in spite of the mud. How’s that
for emotionality? Your presence resides here in our home and hearts
with the tenacity of an indelible spiritual hoverance, akin to ghostification,
but warm and soulful. It has switched my memory to random reflect
and songs from your cd’s, or pics from the week, repeatedly
send me tumbling into a numinous reverie. I know that may sound over
sentimentical, but no measure of applied reason has the omnipotence
to deduce reverie back to simple recollection, and I am left afloat.
It’s ok this floating because I can see you both from here!
Thanks for your company and camaraderability!!
XO Rock
April 10, 2008
I MISS
SINGING WITH YOU JP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I DON'T THINK ANYONE HAS EVER COME CLOSE TO HITTING THAT HIGH NOTE
ON DARKNESS AND LIGHT LIKE YOU BUT THEY SURE HAVE TRIED.
LOVE YOUR SIS,
HATTIE
April 4, 2008
Hi J.P.
and Hilda. Just wanted to thank you both for the truly fabulous entertainment
you gave us in Bahrain in the Brit Club and the previous evening at
our place, the joke-fest on the verandah was a hoot.
All the best
Wray and Edna
April 3, 2008
I saw
JP in Bahrain in the Brit club & then at the rugby club. Truly
brilliant, what incredible skill. I’ve just ordered a CD to
hear some more.
James
March 30, 2008
Hi J.P.
and Hilda, I hope you are all doing well. I have not seen you all
sice Kempt Shore and i am really getting the itch. Kempt Shore was
another electric time and despite the weather it was amazing! A year
is too long to go without the amazing performances of J.P. Hilda and
Darren !! I sure hope you are coming to Kempt Shore again this year
because it definitely would not be the same without you 3 !! You and
Hilda almost seem like family and i miss you both ! Mr. Burke , Beth
and Rob all say hello and dad says thank you for the wonderful music.
I am trying to plan my vacation around Kempt Shore but i can not find
out the lineup as of yet....i hope to see you then....because....2
kempt shore festivals....2 of the best times i ever had and that has
so much to do with the way you and Hilda treated us , the amount of
time you 2 spent with us and the great feeling of enjoying music with
close friends,family and friends who are like your family !!! All
the best.
Kenny Burke
BRIDGEWATER N.S.
March 6, 2008
Hi there
just wondering when you will be in the Saint John N.B. area again.
Its been a spell since we've seen you in our area.Keep up the good
work.
Fungus
February 27, 2008
Hello
JP, I just saw your special on Bravo TV, and wanted to congratulate
you for your music and humour. For 1 hour, I was back in New Brunswick
when my brothers, Roger and Claude Cormier played music and everybody
sang along. Thank you.
Germaine Cormier Swolfs from Ottawa
February 14, 2008
Hello
my Brother, You will never know how much your visit meant to me and
my family. It was just like we never parted ways 14 years ago. We
picked up right where we left off and never missed a beat. The people
that you entertain are some of the most blessed people in the world.
Your playing and singing has only gotten better with time and your
kind loving spirit has evolved right along also. You truly are the
gentle giant from the north woods. All of us down here in Alabama
love you and miss you. I hope you know that we all made history with
the show for Uncle Jug(Jerry Sullivan). You were the only person in
the world that could have played and sang his parts with so much heart.
You made him very happy. Tractor says hello! Take
care, Love from Joey, Suzanne,Baylee, Emalee. Wagarville,Alabama.
Tell Hilda hello and we love her also.
February 13, 2008
Hi there:
Just want to comment on the Sonwriter's circle that JP played at Smooth
Herman's in Sydney on Friday Dec.21. It was AWESOME!!! I truly enjoyed
it....the amount of talent on the stage was unbelievable. Gordie Sampson,
Bruce Guthro, Lennie Gallant and JP together....WOW!!!!! I only hope
that the next time it's done that it would be in a more intimate setting.There
were too many people there who talked through the performances and
sadly we didn't get to hear everything the artists had to say or sing.
Looking forward to the next time and a big THANK YOU to JP for the
great seats. It was nice to be in the VIP section and be able to see
the performers without people standing in front of us.
Barbara
December 22, 2007
J. P. -
I will be watching to see if you will have any concerts or workshops
while you are in Nashville in Feb.
Jake Stephens
December 16, 2007
Merry Christmas
JP and Hilda, Just a wee note to let you know that you are in my thoughts
and prayers and to thank you once again. Hope you are both well. May
each of your days be filled with peace, happiness and love always.
Betty
December 10, 2007
Merry Christmas
JP & Hilda, I finally had a chance to see you live at Celtic Colours
- truly amazing!!
I love your music - you have such 'heart'!! Take care, God Bless.
Margo Illing
Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia
December 10, 2007
Hey JP,
Should try to book a gig in Maine, we have many festivals in the Spring
and Summer. My favorite tune is Angeline.
Take Care, Tim
December 5, 2007
Hello JP
and Hilda,
I am nearly crying as I write this and totally devastated that you won't
be at the StanFest this year! I was enjoying visiting your website and
reading all of the wonderful comments from your friends and fans until
I
looked at your Tour Dates.....Orillia ON the first weekend in July!
My heart sank when I saw that. Because your career got 'kick started'
there, I guess somehow I thought you and Hilda would always be present
at the StanFest. Are you getting too big for us now? I sure hope not.
You will be sorely missed my friends. Sincerely, Donna Richardson (George
Hart's friend in the north)
November 29, 2007
Truly amazing.
We were at the April 20th show at Knox Acoustic Cafe in Owen Sound,
and along with what seemed to be a full house, were dazzled with some
amazing guitarmanship. Well to be honest, it was a lot more than guitarmanship,
all three of them (J.P., Hilda, and Darren), wowed us from start to
finish. Thanks for bringing some CD along as well (I haven't stopped
playing them). Thanks also to the volunteers at this new Owen Sound
folk venue. The acoustics were great and it was a perfect place to see
J.P. I hope he will be coming back here soon.
Yours truly
Ted
November 21, 2007
J.P.,Hilda
and Darren, Folks you were amazing at the concert put on at St.Peter's
RC Church in St.Peter's Bay, PEI tonight. Thank you all for putting
on such a wonderful program with some old faves and new tunes to keep
us coming back for more. Glad I was able to take our son to your show-
give him some "inspiration" and let him see just how far music
can take you - if you want it bad enough. Can't wait to hear and see
you again. Have a great Christmas break! Very well deserved rest. All
the best in 2008.
Louise Chaisson-Mackinnon & Bernard MacKinnon and son Dennis
November 18, 2007
JP, just
looking through your website and glad to see you're going to have a
few days off for yourself around the holidays. Understanding that you
and I have the same love of flying, I was glad to see you made it over
for a visit to the troops in Afghanistan - I've flown in those Hercs
and they can be a real joy! Glad also to see that you're going to make
it to Bahrain for a little vacation in January! Guess you won't be driving
the van there either, eh? In any event, here's hoping that both you
and Hilda have a wonderful holiday and a truly happy Christmas. peace!
Wayne Macdonald, N. Sydney.
November
11, 2007
Hello JP:
Thanks for the wonderful show here in London last night. As my old Dad
says, "Boys, it's one thing to pick those hot tunes, but you have
to entertain the folks as well." You certainly did that. I appreciate
your input on that idea we spoke about. Good to get some positive feedback.
I'm working on a new solo CD, and when that's in the can, I will get
back to you in the new year with more details. Have a good show in Ottawa
and a safe return to Home.
Best Wishes,
John P. Allen
November 6, 2007
As always
JP, you astound me with your talents!!! The magic of your show with
your wife Hilda and sideman Darren is something I do not believe I will
see duplicated in my lifetime. You have an incredible command of your
instruments! I had said to a friend in the Hughes room audience, "Some
people make you want to go home and practice your guitar...or sell the
thing!!" I am a stubborn soul so I have decided to continue practicing,
the bar is just higher now... You are truly one of the "gifted".
Thank you for sharing that gift. But, more importantly you are a gratitious
reflection of a kinder spirit not found in many of today's artists.
Thank you for being approachable and sincere with your time. Any musical
career with longevity exists with purpose and carries substance or foundation.
I believe a great part of your success is derived from a primal, keen
sense and ability to understand people. Thank you for sharing yourself
musically and through conversation. I did not want to break my word
about my promise to you in Stratford so I hope you find something in
the story I finally presented to you.
Regards David Joseph...Hajna's proud father
November 3, 2007
j.p.&
hilda, well my wife and i did see you at wagmatcook judique and big
pond and it was everything we expected it to be. thanks for bringing
all the tools of your trade. i am patiently awaiting the release of
your new material what we heard at celtic colours sounds great. hope
it comes out soon while i still can afford it. the yankee dollar is
shrinking fast. we still feel bad about the demise of the poor ground
hog. hope to see you both soon, probably next year at colours unless
you get down new jersey way thanks again.
joh & janice malloy
October 27, 2007
Hi J.P.
and Hilda, It was great to see and hear you at Membertou and again at
the guitar summit in Judique. I found it disappointing that for the
second year in a row your time was cut in half (at Membertou, as it
was last year also) because the person preceding you took way too much
time! Very unfair and poorly managed on behalf of Celtic Colors. You
do have your fans you know that do come especially to see you! But we
loved your music and getting to spend a few minutes chatting with you
and Hilda. Sorry we had to miss you at Big Pond, but we're older than
we used to be and have to allow enough travel time in order to get home
and have the Boss up for work Monday a.m. We'll follow you're schedule
and who knows when we'll see you next!
Love, Gabe and the Boss
October 14, 2007
Hi JP
and coz Hilda, hope to be able to catch your show at the Jubilee theatre
in Summerside in a few weeks. Give me a shout and maybe we can get
together for drinks. velmarobichaud@hotmail.com
Luv yas and miss yas lots,
Velma & Wayne
Oct 1, 2007
Hi JP
& Hilda, it was a great pleasure to listen to your music at the
Cabaret De La Derniere Chance in Noranda at last years Festival Des
Guitares Du Monde (2006) Rouyn-Noranda,Quebec. This year it was a
success also with new guitarist and some from last year. Talked with
some of your budies a group called Notre Dame de Grass. Hope in seen
you soon or if your in region stop by the Cabaret for a nice Big Cold
Beer on the terrasse. By the way lot of people were hoping to see
you two this year also. Again it was a pleasure listen to your music
and having a great time after the show.
Joseph Witko,Pat Beaulieu.
Sept.20,2007
j.p.
my wife and i are going to see you at celtic colours wagmatcook judique
and big pond. i would love to hear some vocals and some banjo along
with everything else that you do so wonderfully. looking forward to
seeing you again.
john and janice malloy
August 30, 2007
JP........you
are great , what a performance in Lunenburg.We wish you all the best.
The Thorne,The Rose and The Stem Band.
Reynolds and Marie Aulenback
August 25, 2007
Hi J.P.
& Hilda, I just wanted to tell you how much my husband Lou and
I enjoyed your concert last night in Lunenburg. It was fantastic.
It was well worth the hour drive. We look forward to the next time,
sooner than later.
All the best,Anne
August 19, 2007
Hello,
I heard you at the festival Mémoire et racines in quebec and
i think the show was great.Before this evening i have never heard
of you and your music but now i am a fan and i am going to follow
your carrer.
Arlaine Blanc
St-Gabriel de brandon, Québec
August 12, 2007
Hi JP
and Hilda, I heard you play at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan 22 May,
the last night of your tour out there - a brilliant performance in
both 'your set' and in the 'A Capella' finale - mesmerising dexterity
on your guitar and Mandolin. You've got another fan here - in particular,
Great Harbour Deep - haunting lyrics - is it recorded ? Also, forgive
me, but what was the name of the band who played with you ? The Favours
? Many thanks once again.
Jonathan Rooke, Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force.
May 23, 2007
Dear
sir I would like to say thank you and your wife for the great performance
you did for us tonight (20 may 07) here in Kandahar Airfield Afghanistan.
This is the first time I've heard of you and your music, it sounded
great, I was blown away from your performance on stage. Thank you
for spending your precious time with all the soldiers here in Afghanistan.
You have one more fan.
SGT1 Martin Fahner, Royal Netherlands Airforce F16det.
May 20, 2007
WOW!
The April 20th show at Knox Acoustic Cafe in Owen Sound was truly
amazing. You and your very talented trio dazzled us from start to
finish. What appeared to be a full house seemed to be memorized by
both your lyrics and some incredible picking. I also appreciated the
background stories you told about the songs. I would also like to
mention that the sound (acoustics) were quite incredible. What a great
place for the show. We hope you will be coming back soon. Yours truly,
Art & friends
May
9, 2007
Hello,
J.P. and Hilda, My husband and I are only 2 of your many loyal fans,
but we wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you, as
they are with all our patriots in Afghanistan, as you take your music
to our troops. Thanks for the many concerts and gigs, and we'll see
you on your return. Godspeed.
Colleen and David Sampson, Halifax, NS
May
3, 2007
Hey J.P.
and Hilda, Caught a number of your shows around the maritimes. It
would be great (if you ever make it out west) if you make a stop in
Slave Lake, Alberta. A lot of maritimers out here would love to get
a chance to hear some of the best from back home. Keep up the great
music!
Sara MacLeod
May
3, 2007
My husband,
daughter and myself attended your St.Thomas show on April 22 and loved
it except for not being able to hear any songs from your two CD's,
Another Morning and Now That The Work Is Done. This is the music that
made us fall in love with you. The music that so moved us emotionally.
You gave us a great show other wise and the venue was so intimate
that we as fans could not have asked for anything better for the "
up close and personnal ". You and Hilda were very gracious in
all our questions and picture taking during the before and after parts
of your show. You were worth the two hour drive JP. I'll do it again
and again in the hopes of hearing Kellys Mountain from you on stage.
You gave us goose bumps that warm afternoon. Good Luck in Afghanistan
to all of you.
Cathy Gauthier, Orton Ontario.
May 3, 2007
Hi J.P.
On Friday April 20th my wife Janet and I attended your concert at
Knox United Church in Owen Sound. As you know, this event was organised
by Susan and Irwin Seidman who are two very dear friends of ours.
I want you to know how much Janet & I enjoyed that evening. Simply
put J.P., it was a brilliant musical experience. I particularily liked
the song "Harbour Deep" as it reminded me of my short stay
in Newfoundland working at the ill fated Come-by-Chance Oil Refinery
on Placentia Bay. I have very fond memories of those Newfoundland
employees and their families who went out of their way to make my
young family welcome as landed immigrants from our native Wales. We
sincerely hope you can make a return visit to this part of Ontario
in the not too distant future.
Regards,Janet & Ken Goldspink. Kincardine.
April 22, 2007
I really
enjoyed the show at the Cohn the other night, and it was just wonderful
seeing you both again!! JP, you are a musician of truly exceptional
ability! There's simply no way around it...it is a rare and wondrous
GIFT to you from The Creator, with which, in appreciation, you are
now obligated to give back to the world - insolent and fickle as it
may appear at times. To be able to virtually master all of the accoustic
stringed instruments from the typically broad and long fretted guitar
right down to the small and narrow one of the mandolin at a virtuoso
level (and at double-time picking on occasion!) is something that
anyone would rightly consider prodigious!! Even Bill Monroe was not
as versatile!! (At the point that you are at the TOP of your game,
the only open place then is IMPROVISATION, which you demonstrated
with flying colors, and that said everything to me at that instant!!)
Well deserved 2-minute standing ovation!!!
Roger Beaudry & Lori Secouler-Beaudry
April 20, 2007
Scottie
and I were at your show tonight at the Rebecca Cohn in Halifax with
Symphony Nova Scotia. What a great concert! I am so glad we went. Hilda,
sorry we missed you after the show; I would have like to say hi to you
too. Anyway, great show and god bless you for going to Afghanistan...you
will be in my prayers!
Anna (Brent's aunt)
April 13, 2007
Just saw
ya at the Cohn for the third time!!! You were amazing once again!! We
are in complete awe of your talent, we listened to Another Morning on
the way home in the car and brought it back in the house to listen more,
we can't get enough of your music. Thank you for adding the Cape Breton
tunes at the end, it was certainly the icing on the cake!! Best of luck
and we will see you down the road!!
Jo-Anne Donovan and Chris White
April 13, 2007
HI, JP
& Hilda, caught your show at Ashcroft, It was second to none.And
Darren was just fatal. I'm really impressed. Will be thinking about
you when you go to Afganastan.
your's truly Stan Ryder
March 31, 2007
JP, Hilda
& Darren- thanks for coming to my gig at the Blackhorse after your
show at the theatre! Watching you play my guitar there gave me re-newed
inspiration, as well as your words 'hang in there'. You have a new friend
& fan in me- I'll watch for you on the road. Oh, I played your CD,
'Primary Colour', during my drive from Ft. Mac to Chilliwack many times-
its killer! Visit me at www.garthbrookstribute.com - Thanks!
Steve Hillis
March 26, 2007
Hello JP
& Hilda,
Congratulations on the ECMA's, well deserved!! We are long time fans
from the "Greeenroom" at Stanfest. We look forward to seeing
you both and hearing your amazing talent year after year. Sadly this
year we won't be attending due to an upcoming move to Germany. I see
in your schedule you will be touring the UK, Scotland and Ireland in
September, the welcome mat would always be out for you should you feel
inclined to visit. We will keep in touch for the tour in September,
hopefully we will catch a show. Contact us at coleen61@hotmail.com should
you need a place to lie your head in Europe. All the best.
Coleen & JP Martinello
(presently St Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Quebec)
March
26, 2007
J.P.: I
once got the greatest compliment ever paid to me (ever),undeserved at
that and worth more than (nearly) any money.After a show in Charlottetown
a couple yrs ago a lady came to me and told me she was adding me to
her list of favorite Celtic guitarists (1) J.P. and (2)Dave MacIssac.
I told her I didn't even dream of landing among that kind of company,but
I guess she liked what she heard, so I took the compliment. You are
a monster ( good thing), sir and that's about all I can say. You set
the bar for us all and it's pretty high. I've been at this a long time
too and just feel humbled when I hear you. We played a tune once at
Sober's store in Charlottetown and boy! wouldn't I love to do that again,
esp on a couple of guitars. Keep on knockin' 'em dead and scaring the
rest of us supposed guitar players! I wondered too if you ever listened
to any Danny Gatton stuff at all? If you haven't, look it up. Thanks
for what you do so very,very well.
Bruce MacEwen,
St.Peter's Bay, PEI
March 23, 2007
JP You
are the greatest of our time. May we be blessed to have many more years
of your talent.
Helen
March 21, 2007
Hello JP
and friends, Thanks for an enjoyable show in Calgary last night. It
was my first time hearing your music and I'm glad I went! I especially
liked the song about the Hall of Dreams. The two friends I went with
(both beginning fiddlers) were very excited by the fiddle set you played
too. I have to admit we were hoping for more from the fiddle - I had
my dance shoes on and was all ready to jump up and do a few steps! Maybe
next time? We're always keen to have more Cape Breton music out here
in the West. Thanks again and all the best on the rest of the tour.
Irena A.
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
March 18, 2007
Hi J.P.
and Hilda. Congratulations J.P. on your 3 ECMA awards. I was cheering
loudly from the audience as I had the pleasure of seeing the ECMA's
live. The tribute to John Allan was fabulous! Looking forward to seeing
your next concert in the area or maybe meeting up at a house party in
the near future.
Take care and safe touring. Love, Lorna
March 1, 2007
Hello J.P.
& Hilda: Congratulations on your three ECMA awards. We caught three
of your performances at the ECMA's.Fantastic! Have all of your CD's
and love them.Can't wait to see you perform with Symphony N.S. and
counting the days until Stanfest & Kempt Shore where we feel so
fortunate to see you perform again. Take care, ps : Neil our son says
Hi
Bob & Bernice Ault.
February 25, 2007
J.P.Congratulations
J. P. on your 3 ECMA awards- they were very well deserved. You did a
hell of a job on the John Allan tunes. The best of luck you. Keep on
pickin'.
Joe Waye, Sr.
February 23, 2007
Hi guys:
Congratulations on your 3 wins, especially the Bluegrass ECMA award.
It was very gracious of you at the presentation to thank the bluegrass
pickers for keeping the music alive in Atlantic Canada. With so much
bluegrass talent in the Maritimes it is essential that bluegrass artist
participate in the ECMA. The Bluegrass Diamonds and the Birch Mountain
Bluegrass Band have been involved for years in keeping the door open
for bluegrass music at the ECMA. Also we must not forget Jerry Murphy
whose dedication to the music has spawned more and more bluegrass festivals
and a very successful bluegrass stage at the ECMA. PS... It was great
to see you both again after all this time. Sorry I missed you at the
ECMA party, I got there late. Good luck on your up coming tour and use
cruise control as much as you can.
JP Desveaux
February 22, 2007
Hi there!!
Congrats on your well-deserved awards at the ECMAs on Sunday.
The tribute to JohnAllen was terrific!! Take care and hope to talk to
you soon.
Love Bernie and Mayn
February 22, 2007
Just wanted
to let you know how much we enjoy your music. Congratulations on your
awards last night.
Sharon & Len Lapointe, Woodstock, ON
February 19, 2007
J.P. &
Hilda: Congratulations on three well-deserved ECMA awards. Hope to see
you soon. Murray & Penny Jackson, Ottawa.
February 18, 2007
Hi my name
is melanie allain. I'm 17 years old and I'm just listening to your music
and you play very very good from your fans in n.b keep it up.
Melanie
January 20, 2007
J.P,Aengus
Finnan is my brother-in-law, and I caught my first listen to you through
the Tribute to Gordon Lightfoot in Port Hope.You truly sparked something
in me, and I immediately became a huge fan. You sang Home from the Forest,
The Canadian Railroad trilogy and your beautiful song the Poet.You played
solo, however it sounded as if 3 guitars were playing not one. I also
get energy from FIDDLE SET…… WOW. You truly are a all round
talent.I think you should play the Shelter Valley Folk Festival this
summer. Every year it gets bigger and better with talent and audience,
and you would make the Festival in my opinion.
Again Thanks for the Music, Craig
January 19, 2007
I am so
pleased to see you are going to be in British Columbia this spring.
Please consider a show in Vancouver. I have introduced your music to
many of my BC friends and I would love to show you off to them live.
Thanks
Luc (Originally from Windsor NS)
January 12, 2007
Hi J.P.,
WELL 1999 in the Baddeck high school you entertained my wedding party.
You see the year before I had a chance to see the first guitar summit.
So impressed I decided to that my wedding guests to see the second summit.
All were impressed. This last October, again an outstanding performance.
I have a summer home in Newcampbellton, NS (foot of Kelley's Mtn. )and
a home in N.H. USA. Have recently noticed that you do frequent the lakes
region. We have a new venue here in Wakefield / Brookfield, perhaps
I can catch another great performance in my neck of the woods.
Sincerely, Bruce White
January 11, 2007
Hi there!!
Congrats on the Concert of the Year!!!!! You don't have to explain this
one to us!!!!! Nobody more deserving!!
Love Bernie and Mayn
January 7, 2007
Five nods
from the ECMA`s !!! Right on bro!! Can`t wait to see you there!!
Kevin from Canso
December 13, 2006
Congratulations
on the ECMA nominations! Well deserved!
Marjorie Cameron, New Glasgow, NS
December 13, 2006
Hi JP &
Hilda,I am The first to write from Liverpool! What a great concert.
I took lots of good pictures a copy of which I will drop off to Wendy
in Halifax, but I would like to send you your own if you would like.
Let me know, the email is on the cd that I gave you that night. Have
fun.
Pam Samson
December 6, 2006
Hi JP,
Hilda and Darren, I thoroughly enjoyed your wonderfully entertaining
concert in Charlottetown on November 24, 2006. I had wonderful seats
in the second row and simply didn’t want it to end. All three
of you are truly, truly talented and we are so very blessed to have
such talent in the Maritimes. Many many wishes for continued success
in your careers!!! The first time I seen you in concert was with Stompin’
Tom in the Miramichi a few years ago and was thrilled to hear that you
were coming to Charlottetown.Best wishes.
Kim Brennan
December 5, 2006
Hi J.P.,
My wife and I saw you at the Savoy first of November. This was the first
performance of yours that I had attended, but let me tell ya I will
not miss another. I was totally amazed at some of the things I saw and
heard, things I never thought possible, imaging two people sharing same
instrument, unbelievable !!! As an amateur musician myself I find it
very difficult to co-ordinate two hands to work together, when they
both are connected to the same person. All three of you are so talented
and compliment each other so well, I just wanted to say thank you and
your group for a wonderful evening of entertainment, It was great. Hope
you come back soon. All the best to you and yours. Have a great Christmas.
Lloyd Gardiner
December 3, 2006
Hi JP &
Hilda, well you are right about one thing...the wait for the "Take
5" was well worth it!!! What an awesome project JP,, "Look
A Castle" was a good laugh too!!lol I might add you`re harmonies
on the cd are impressive also,,keep up the good work,,,YOU ROCK!!!!
Kevin from Canso...thanks for putting you`re autograph on the cd!!
Kevin from Canso
November 28, 2006
Hi J.P.
and Hilda, Your show at the Rebecca Cohn was Priceless as usual. It
will be added to my library of great memories. I hope to make it to
the Song Writer's Circle. Thanks again for a great performance!
love, Lorna
November 26, 2006
Hi there
JP, Hilda and Darren, What an awesome show you all put on at the Confed
Centre on Friday!!
Wow, the stamina you have Hilda for step dancing! You all certainly
compliment each other---JP, you make Mayn more jealous of your talent
each time we see you perform!!! And what an addition you have in Darren---you
guys are tremendous together!!
Hope to talk to you soon, Love Bernie and Mayn
November 26, 2006
Hi
JP, Hilda, and Darren
I attended the show on Nov.17 at the Playhouse in Fredericton and
was not disappointed. Along with wonderful music, I really enjoyed
Hilda's stepdancing, and also the humor. If it were not for CBC
I would never have heard your music as I live close to the Maine
border all I get are American stations that would play your kind
of music. I recently purchased a CD that had Kelly's Mountain on
it and I often put it in my portable CD player when I go out walking.
That is my favorite song on the CD. Thanks again for a wonderful
concert. Karen Green, from the Tobique River Valley
November 19, 2006
Hi
JP, Hilda and Darren.
Thank you all for a wonderful concert in Yarmouth on the 13th of
November. Your show was phenomenal. I've followed your career for
a few years but have missed seeing you live a number of times. Thankfully,
I can no longer say that. A front-row seat gave me an amazing view.
JP, when you and Darren played the same mandolin at the same time...
brilliant! And Darren playing bass and chording at the same time
was very impressive. I knew Hilda was an great pianist but I thought
she was going to dance the stage on fire with her wonderful step-dancing.
I waited around after the concert and got to speak to each of you
and I was not disappointed. So many great talents become not-so-great
to the fans. You all seem genuinely "real". Thanks for
chatting. And what can be said about Matt Anderson other than WOW!
That was my second time seeing him and he was just as amazing each
time. Also a heck of a nice guy to talk to. Thanks for coming to
our end of the province. We really appreciate it.
Joe
November 17, 2006
This
weekend was so worth all the driving to see your show at the Cohn
auditorium in Halifax! There are not words to describe all the feelings
we felt! The other half of the "Two Tons of Fun" (Matt
Anderson) was equally spectacular! His blues is truly from the soul!
The only other blues singer with such a true feeling for the song
that was not a "person of color" was Janis Joplin queen
of the blues. We loved your show, we love you ! Keep it up...everything
you do by helping other musicians can only have a tremendous impact
on their future!
The finale of your show brought me to tears and we didn't want you
and Matt to finish!!
Outstanding!! Love to you and Hilda! See you sometime soon.. Oh
yeah, you're really bringing out Darren's personality and stage
presence with your witty four handed mandolin playong!!! Terrific!
Love, The Boss and Gabe
November 12, 2006
JP
& Hilda,
I saw you on a TV special recently and although I heard about you
previously I didn't realize just how talented you both were. I was
at the Marigold Cultural Center in Truro last night and my wife
and I are now fans. Thanks for the great show.
Graham & Linda Geddes Truro
November 9, 2006
Wow,
what a start to your tour. The show at the Savoy was "INCREDIBLE"!
We enjoyed it so much we will be at other shows in the area. Congratulations
on a fantastic show!
Ron and Karen Hamilton, Marion Bridge
November 4, 2006
Hey
there ! Caught your first night at the Savoy on Friday night of
the TWO-TON Tour ! Matt was SUPER !!!
My Son & I were up inthe Balcony and the sound was GREAT ! J.P.
, it was the first time he saw you live and was he impressed! I
, myself was truely amazed at your musical ablitiy. Your solo set
[Chet's music was SUPER ] was the BEST. Am good friends with Donnie
Campbell and will be telling him all about the show. Maybe he was
there and I missed him. hahahahaha.. Thanks again and all the best
on your Tour !
David G. Holland [no relation -lol], Sydney, NS
November 4, 2006
Hey
JP, John here from the town of Canso .. Just a note to say sorry
I missed the show at Stan fest but I was in the artic with the coast
guard. I see you are comming to Halifax on the 10 of november so
I am going to be there for sure its my birthday and I so want to
hear Moly May it the best song in the world by far in my books.
O and Uncle Bud Macentire says hi The two of you were in my yard
one year in his camper having a few .. Well take care keep up the
great job. See you on the 10th
John Bray, Canso, NS
November 3, 2006
JP
and Hilda, Saw you at Hugh's Room last night, you were both incredible.
First time I had seen or heard your music, although I have heard
your name over the past few years. Thanks for having Marc Roy up
to play with you - that was awesome. You are truly a gracious man.
Look forward to seeing you again in Toronto or beyond.
Evelyn Lyons
October 21, 2006
Hi
J.P., Back in '99 ( if my memory serves me well ) my 2 buddies and
myself caught our 1st guitar summit show with yourself, Brian Doyle,
Gordie Samson, Dave MacIsaac, and Scott MacMillan held in Baddeck
and we were blown away. And last on the 12th of Oct. and as we expected
we were't let down either. You guys continue to inspire old farts
like myself to keep struggling away with the pick. Your solo set
J.P. was nothing short of spectacular. And John Doyle added the
spice. I hope he returns. Thank you for coming back to Nova Scotia
and bringing these great playing artists together on the stage for
us to enjoy and appreciate.
Sincerely, Jack Kelly
October 20, 2006
JP
and Hilda, Caught your show at Sessions Café in Rothsay,
NB in Sept./06 and also when you were there just after returning
from your Scotland gig. I'm the guy who keeps pestering you about
the banjo album. Coincidentally we are going to be in Toronto at
the same time you are this month so I'll pick my copy up then. Gotta
have it to complete my collection. Looking forward to your new album
in the Spring. See you soon.
Laurie Beaman
Oct 3, 2006
Hey
Buddy, how are things met you in June at the Doryman tavern with
big Shane Mac Dougall.Looking forward to seeing you at Keyano in
March.
Everett Mac Neil
Cape Breton/ Ft. Mc Murray
September 29, 2006
WOW!
That about sums up how my wife, Allison, and I felt after watching
you perform, in Goderich. I am embarrassed to say that I had never
heard your music before. Believe me, that lack will be remedied
at my next opportunity to upgrade my music collection. Unfortunately,
by the time we had heard you, on the Sunday, I had blown my music
budget. Look forward to seeing you guys again! Thanks.
Mike O'Connor
August 26, 2006
JP:
Really enjoyed your playing at the Kaufman Kamp back in June. Then
a friend sent me a copy of the terrific mandolin cd. Just have to
hear more of your music! Hope you will record another mandolin or
mandolin/guitar cd before too long.
Bob Fox
August 25, 2006
JP,
thanks for making it to Milwaukee Irish Fest. Everyone really enjoyed
the Nova Scotia Showcase!
Darren, sorry I lost you on Friday at the Park East. We looked around
the roof for you but you know what that's like. I caught the show
on Sunday and really enjoyed it. Let me know next time you're in
town!
Cheers, Kirsten - Milwaukee
August 23, 2006
Hi
JP! I caught 15mn of your set on 20Aug at Irish Fest here in Milwaukee.
You burned it up. I hope you and Hilda and Darren come back here
soon -- man, we need you and your music! I've added you to my 'favorite
Canadian' list. Stan Rogers, Garnet Rogers, James Keelaghan, David
Francey, and now you. Keep it up and we'll see you again soon!
Monica Jablonski - Milwaukee
August 21, 2006
JP,HILDA
and DARREN, My friend and I recently attended The Kempt Shore Acoustic
Music Festival and were totally blown away !! I have been to a lot
of festivals and concerts , but this was tops !! The talent was
second to none ! The musicians were so nice and so approachable
, it was like we knew them for years !! There was too many highlights
to mention but when JP and Matt played guitar together ,it was something
special !! It doesn't get much better than that !!One of my favorites
was the 20 minute version of ' Can't You See ' by JP ,Matt Charlie
and Darren !! You would have to see it to believe it !! It even
made my hair stand up on the back of my neck !! WOW !! We are already
planning to go to this festival again next year !! Can't wait !
Special thanks to JP and Hilda for the great music , for spending
so much time with us and for the incredible hospitality....It's
a time Iwill never forget !! Ijust got my tickets for the 'Two Tonnes
Of Fun' tour and will be attending in Halifax . Can November 10
get here any faster ? By the way ,Sunday evening of the festival
was the hardest I laughed in 20 years !! Brother ROB says IPSIBY
! Thanks again JP & HILDA and may god keep you all safe on the
road.Kenny Burke...Bridgewater,N.S.
August 3, 2006
JP,
Enjoyed browsing your Web Page and totally enjoy your music and
talents…
Don Elliott, Economy NS / Alliston Ont
August 1, 2006
JP,
My wife and I were at the Charlie Mackinnon Festival and had a wonderful
time, the music and weather were perfect. The highlight of the day
for me was during your performance you stopped and took the time
to acknowledge a young man in the audience with his guitar , I thought
that was very kind of you , however after you set you went just
that little bit farther to show the kind of a man you are .You went
and spent a few minutes of your time with the boy and gave him one
of your CD's . There may be a few musicians out there who might
be a little better then you , I personally haven't heard them ,
I do know for sure that in a little boys heart , and mine there
is no one like you sir, for you are a true gentleman.
Gerald Hazelhurst Sydney
July 10, 2006
JP
- thanks for all the help and insight at Kaufman Kamp. You were
far and away my favorite teacher at the camp - I'm devouring the
Primary Color book & CD. Thank you for the inspiration!
Jason Phelps <jason@317mainst.org>
July 8, 2006
hi
jp, i was at the stan fest 2006. you were awsome i cant wait untill
i get to see you live again. keep it up you can't go wrong!!!
troy <neilfeltmate@ns.sympatico.ca>
July 3, 2006
JP
and Hilda, Thanks
so much for coming to the Kaufman Kamp, 2006. I was there for mandolin
and happened to pick up your mandolin collection CD after hearing
you play guitar. I picked up many CD's there, but yours is far and
away my favorite! Thanks for sharing of yourselves and your music.
Chris Sheeran <chris.sheeran@gmail.com>
July 3, 2006
Hi
JP and Hilda, The entire show in Lexington, Ma with all the musicians
was terrific. Thanks to you and Hilda for taking the time to speak
with us! Also, thanks for the autographed CDs. We look forward to
seeing you again.
Regards, Ron Vautour <rvautour@comcast.net>
May 24, 2006
J.P,
what a great song Harbor Deep is. I really enjoyed hearing it. Keep
up the great work.
Marilyn <marleygen@hotmail.com>
May 12, 2006
Hey
JP.... just wondering if you have any plans to play in Newfoundland
soon? Look East, me son!
Jennifer Hughs <newfiehughes@hotmail.com>
May 10, 2006
Hi
JP,
Its not often when you hear an artist perform and you just get a
chill down your neck and not only do you know the music is good
- you feel it! And each time I hear you I get that. Heard you first
at Acadia U Hall a few years ago with Stompin Tom. What a great
Canadian concert! You played a song about a bridge in BC. It was
wonderful. I'll be looking forward to seeing you live again. Keep
it up!
Melanie <jonmel.rose@ns.sympatico.ca>
May 10, 2006
Hey
I love your song writing and guitar playing abilities. Keep the
wonderful songs comming and thanks for the tribute album for Gordon
Lightfoot I love it.
Wh. Ryans <wh.ryans@ns.sympatico.ca >
May 9, 2006
Hey
JP,
It was great hearing you play “Kelly’s Mountain”
in Lexington!!! Had a wonderful time! Can’t wait to hear your
Banjo album. Have a great summer. Your friend, Nick <nbraga480692@capecod.edu>
May 2, 2006
hello
JP
I will see you at the Savoy next week and also in PEI at the guitar
festival. Please give my best to Hilda ang big Russ.
Your brother in Music,
Gabe <gabepean@verizon.net>
April 12, 2006
Hey
JP, I hear you have a banjo album coming out, I am quite looking
forward to getting that, as you play it better than anyone I have
ever heard. The second edition of Primary Color will be excellent
as well I'm sure. Take care,
Your Nephew: DJ Cormier <dylancormier@gmail.com>
April 2, 2006
A
thank you from Nevada, USA, for all the wonderful music.....your
instrumental albums are just phenominal. But do you think your
tours could ever possibly include a stop or two in the western
US? Please keep the music coming!
A. Fillmore <applepi@cccomm.net>
March 31, 2006
Hello
Sir, I'm a player of 21 years. I've seen you play numerous times
at the Savy and other events and all I can say is Holy #$@!!!
When I was first getting into playing my instructor(Joe Waye
Jr.) passed me complete works by Jerry Reed and Chet Atkins
and said "If you can figure these out you won't need me
anymore. I'm still trying to !!
Mark Henderson <stonesrvsyd@ns.sympatico>
March 20, 2006
Congratulations
on ECMA win “The Long River”. Voted for you …Entertainer
of the year. I’m off the road.
JP
Desveaux <jpcarol@eastlink.ca>
I'VE
BEEN WAITING ON THAT SPECIAL SONG WRITTEN BY YOU FOR MY NEW
CD.
ALSO
BEEN WAITING FOR YOUR CD's. WOULD LOVE TO HAVE A COPY OF SOME
OF YOUR MATERIAL ESP. TAMMY SULLIVAN'S REEL. HOPE YOUR DOING
GOOD
LOVE
YOU BROTHER!!!!
YOUR
SIS,
TAMMY
SULLIVAN <TAMSULLIVAN1@aol.com>
Okay,
I figured out now the song is called Great Harbour Deep. Has
it been recorded? If so, where can I purchase the song/CD?
J.P,
I was first introduced to your music just the other day durring
songwriters circle on CBC.I was very captivated by your songwriting
ability. Since then I've gotten ahold of one of your promotional
sampler cd's and I think it's great.I'll be buying the first
record of yours I see. Keep up the good song writing.
Riley
Hi
there JP and Hilda!! Just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed
the shows that we had seen at the ECMA's----the Songwriter's
Circle was great and your skit with Rick was COOL !!!!! (Suppose
your heading for Hollywood now!!!) lol
It
was also great to meet Andre---we wish you all well.
Looking
foreward to seeing you later in Spring and Summer. Love you
both, Bern and Mayn
I
watched CBC’s songwriters circle the other day – great show –
they should have more shows like that. Anyway J.P. sang a song
about a town in Newfoundland . What was the name of that song?
Has it been recorded? I thought it was a great song and I want
to hear it again.
Caught
you on the “boob tube” yesterday in the ECMA songwriter’s circle
on CBC, what a great job you did! That tune you wrote about the
town shutting down … man … great stuff. You know there will be
four votes for you for ECMA artist of the year from the Lamey
boys.
Just
watched The Songwriters on CBC. I have been a fan of your music
for years; both instrumental and vocal…great voice. Your
lyrics are great too! Keep writing and recording. Good luck at
the ECMAs. Please come and do a concert in Corner Brook, NL
Mike
from Corner Brook
Febuary 26, 2006
Hi
, JP and Hilda, I certainly miss you coming to Souris, to the
Fin to perform, but hoping to catch you guys at the ECMAs, you
are wonderfull people and wonderfull musicians!!!!!!!!! Best of
luck, and i am voting for you, and have told everyone i know to
do the same, take care Susan, now a city slicker!!!!!!!
I
just wanted to tell you what huge fans of yours we are. We fell
in love with your music at Stanfest and we've never missed a
Stanfest. You are the highlight of Stanfest so don't ever not
be there. I also wanted to thank you for being so nice to my
sister, Donna Richardson ,who met you out in Edmonton with George
Hart. After going through a harrowing experience with breast
cancer she was touched when you said she would in yours and
Hilda's prayers. Keep making your beautiful music. Hope you
win the ECMA this year. You deserve it.
Jim
and Brenda Garrity. Moncton,N.B.
Hey
JP, really looking forward to the ecma, best of luck with your
nominations.
JP,
just seen you for the first time in bristol N.B my girlfriend brought
me up there not telling me whare we were going. She knew I was a
fan as she is to ! I we have most of your albums. I was the guy
in the front row you noticed I had bought your book. I started into
it right away. I am voting for you too
Thanks, Russell
Febuary
21,2006
Hi
J.P. How are you doin!
Love
your stuff!
We
do some of your tunes at a weekly jam we have.Theres usually 8-10
guys sitting around a table taking turns destroying any song we can
get the words to.We have a lot of fun anyway.LOVE TO HAVE YA !!!
Anyway,my
name is FredDesveaux and i hail out of NewWaterford.For the last number
of years i've been working on some original songs and would love to
have some of them recorded.Would appreciate any advice.
Thanks FRED
February
21, 2006
JP,
Hows
it goin!
I've been at many of the occassions of your playing my friend, and
you might remember me and a bunch of us from the Normaway Inn in Margaree
( yah, the crazy Margaree kids who dance all night, thats US)
Just want to say that your CD has been a wicked asset to my collection
since Ive had to move away from Cape Breton for my one year of University.
Molly May, Another Morning, etc, etc make it feel like Home all over
again.
Thanks alot buddy, keep up the good tunes, and see you on the Dance
floor at the Normaway next summer!
Jason McDaniel
Proudly
born and raised on the hills of Margaree
February
19, 2006
Had
never heard of you before visiting the Stan Rogers Fest last summer
(2005). Had never heard of Stan Rogers for that matter. Met some
folks from Truro in my little store in Chloride, AZ the previous Feb
and ended up coming to visit and going to the Stanfest. Well, I bought
all your CDs at the Fest and just keep playing them. You are one great
artist!!! Thanks for being what you are, Diane in Chloride, AZ, USA
February
17, 2006
Dear JP,
Listening to you and your trio at Hugh's Room last week was a joy. I
owe a colleague a beer for insisting that I see you. Your uncommon artistry
was a colourful bouquet on that cold night.
Thanks,
James Sorbo
February
16, 2006
Greetings
from a huge fan in Pittsburgh PA. Keep on rocking.
Hey
JP,
Although we have never met you or anyone from Trailor Park Boys,
my husband and I really enjoy the show. We actually live in a trailor
park on PEI and we are always jokeing amongst our neighbours that
this person in the trailor park is Leahey, one is Julien, one is
bubbles, one is Rickey, one is Rickey's daughter and girlfriend.
We hope that we get to meet you soon!!! We were hopeing to get to
the ECMA's but we aren't able to attend this year due to our work
schedule.
Thank you very much for entertaining us!!!!
SC & DB, PEI
February
15, 2006
Hi
JP
Thanks
to you, your group, and Matt Anderson for the wonderful performance,
this past Friday at the Green Room in Montréal! My wife Sharon
and I, as well as our friends, Julie and Bruce really had a
great time. We had some rough going, driving up from Ottawa
in the freezing rain but it was well worth it. Sharon was tickled
that you tried to feel the baby kick after the show! Maybe we'll
name him Jean-Pierre when he's born (or Hilda...we don't know
which side (s)he plays for, yet.), we sure hope he's musical,
anyway. We have all voted for you for Entertainer of the Year
on the ECMA music awards -- good luck! Kudos to Matt and Rebecca
at Hello Darlin' productions for booking you folks.
We
look forward to seeing you again, soon
Sharon
and Scott
Ottawa,
ON
February
6, 2006
Well
done on the Celtic Connections show at the Arches on the 26th
Jan. If no one else has can I apologise for you having to compete
with the loud rock band at the other end of the venue. You handled
it superbly.
In
spite of this irritation I thoroughly enjoyed your show.
hope
to see you back in Scotland.
Cheers,
MK
Glasgow
Hey
JP, I Just voted for you on the ECMA site, theres no comparison
between you and the rest of the nominees, if you don't win I'll
be surprised. Anyway, good luck on that and everything else,
Love Your Nephew, Dylan Cormier
I
was at the rambling boys concert at the concert hall in Glasgow
on Monday and could not believe my ears you are absolutely superb
and blew my heroes off the stage, I am going out to buy all of your
albums. once again thanks for a tremendous performance
Congratulations
J.P. on the nominations, you certainly deserved to win in all 4
categories. Hoping to get to see you at Hugh's Room on February
8th (Good Lord willing and the creek don't rise). You are both in
my prayers each day.
Betty
Cox, Loretto, Ont.
January
25, 2006
Thanks
for a great night at the Celtic connections , Glasgow Royal concert
hall. I had never heard of you before last night......but I know who
you are now, look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes.
Bonjour
J.P., mon mari et moi, nous vous avons entendu pour la première
fois lorsque nous voyagions au C.B. pour le Celtic Colors 2004. Nous
avons acheté un disque et puis un autre... est-ce qu'on peut espérer vous
voir dans le nord du Nouveau-Brunswick un jour??? Merci pour votre
belle musique!
Bernadette
Francoeur
L
e 24 janvier 2006
I
think iag sounds great and I congratulate you for creating a new entity
to support others in the ever changing world of music. Can't wait
to see how it matures!
Kimberly
Logue, Toronto, On
January
23, 2005
HI
JP;
I
send a sincere thank - you for violin on our (Roy LeBlanc / Wayne
Mullins) song called "Canadian Soldier", produced by your friend
& mine Claude Melanson. Canadian Soldier has been played not only
in Canada , but we have talked to members of our armed forces, &
they say "You have no idea how popular "Canadian Soldier" is in Bosnia
& Afganastan. Still being played on several stations almost two
years after release. A good friend of mine gave Jimmy Rankin a copy
at a concert in PEI. His reaction as he opened the inside sleeve...
"JP Cormier is playing on this. I'll have to listen to this for sure".
We have heard that same reaction time & time again. They usually
ask..Is this the real JP Cormier? We answer...There's only ONE. We've
had interest from our NATO represenatives in Brussels recently to
purchase the song for all "CANADIAN SOLDIERS". JP, I can't stress
strong enough the reaction of "That violin is "HAUNTING". This has
become Roy's signature song, and we both would like to say "Thank
You", we are truly indebted to you.
Thank
- You JP;
Wayne
Mullins
January
20, 2005
Hi,
this is dennis chipman from the coast 89.7 fm,congrats on the ecma
nominations, i do so injoy playing your songs on our radio station,
the teazer has to be my favorite as well fishermans daughter, ok i
must confess i like all your music i am a big fan....i had lisa cameron
in last week to do a interview, she had only good things to say about
you ...it will be soon on our web page, our show is called inside
the music, maybe the next time your in glace bay you could do one
for us thanks...den...coastalradio.ca
January
18, 2005
Hi
JP and Hilda. Saw you two play first time at the Grand Closing Ceileidh
at last October's Celtic Colours Festival, and we loved your music.
My wife Suzanne and I are from the West Coast, but we've lived or
traveled much of the world...visited Cape Breton two years ago and
fell in love...bought an acre on the Mira and this past year I spent
the summer & fall building a home there. Now I miss it all the
time ! We'll retire in a few years and live there more permanently (well,
maybe except the deep Winter!) Anyway, your music reminds us of why
we love Cape Breton ! Can't wait to hear you play again - ever come
to San Francisco area? PS - "Whispers of the North" is one of my favorites
of your vocal pieces - please think about more along those lines...
All
the Best, Lee and Suzanne Lazaro
January
15, 2005
Hi
there Hilda and JP, enjoyed the New Years Eve show and congrats on
your 4 nominations for the ECMA's - much deserved.
Love
you both, Bernie and Mayn
January
11, 2005
Hi
again and congratulations!!! Four nominations,wow! I can’t wait to
get there even more now. Have fun between now and then. Pam Samson
January
11, 2005
J.P. And
Hilda, a while back I shared one of your CDs with a cousin of mine.
His response?: "Man I could listen to this guy all day!" My response:
"Man, I do!" I have all your CDs and eagerly await the banjo CD.
Can
wait to see you down in Massachusetts again!
Paul
G. Beaulieu
January
11, 2005
Hi
JP and Hilda,
Saw
your show on New Years and it made my night- I was on call and I felt
like I had a party any way. I hope that you will be back around soon
so I can get my new cds signed.Gotta keep the collection going. Maybe
you’ll be at the Ecmas, and I’ll catch you there. Thanks,
Pam Samson
January 10, 2005
Hey
JP, I Loved your performance on the new years eve special in Halifax,
It was awesome! although the sound system could have been better,
but you were great anyway. I Am still waiting to hear those new albums,
I'm sure they will be awesome too.
Love
Your Nephew: DJ Cormier
January
8, 2005
Love
your music J.P. Best guitar player that ever lived.
Lenny
from Sydney/ HFX
January
7, 2005
Hi
JP, Hilda and crew. I recently received my copy of your new 2 CD set
that I happily won through a contest on Breakfast Television. I recognized
"Kelly's Mountain" as the tune played for the contest. Now, after
listening to the version on the new CD, I am even more in awe of your
talent. I didn't know human fingers could accurately move that fast
without bursting into spontaneous combustion! Thank you for autographing
the CDs. It was a nice touch. I have played guitar for 35 of my 47
years and enjoy and appreciate your music and words immensely. I am
an instructor at the Burridge campus of the Nova Scotia Community
College. This year I started (with lots of great help) a "recording
club" so our many talented students, staff and faculty could lay down
some tracks of their own music. We are using a Tascam digital surface
unit and a couple of pieces of digital recording software. Your name
comes up frequently here, along with words like "amazing" and "awesome"
to describe your playing, singing and writing abilities. If you ever
get down to this end of the province please look me up. You will have
a grand Yarmouth welcome. Thanks for the music!
Joe
Doucette
January
6, 2005
JP,
Saw you on Christmas Daddies performing “Early Morning Rain”…, had
heard many things about you but had never heard you before that. I
am a musician with a cover band called Avalon Road and just wanted
to tell you what an impressive performance you did that day. I love
Lightfoot and in particular that song. The emotion and finesse was
awesome…, was proud to be a Cape Bretoner, I assume you are from here?
The world will find you out in a hurry my friend, good luck and God
Bless. Blaise Doran, Sydney, NS.
January
4, 2005
Happy
New Year!
My
five disc CD player keeps playing "Looking Back - The Songs" ignoring
the other CDs in it. Once my ears stopped trying to compare the new
versions to the old versions they opened up to hear things I hadn't
heard before. Bravo for daring (and succeeding) in refreshing these
classic JP songs. Mostly I enjoy the bluegrass feeling to the whole
CD and the clarity of the lyrics.
Looking
forward to seeing JP and Hilda at the Black Sheep Inn in February.
Duncan.
January
3, 2005
Listening
to new years eve performance from Halifax, N.S. Great job.
Mike Scott
December 31/2005
I
am 10 years old I play guitar. My guitar is signed by Gordie
Sampson & Jimmy off the cotters and I want you to sign it too
when you come to Cape Breton again.
December
31/2005
Hey
J.P.
I was going through some old things the other day and come across
your another mourning cd that i baught about 7 years ago and i threw
it in and remebered how great it was, I am reallying looking into
your newer stuff since then and I am going to be seeing ya the the
cape breton bluegrass festival this summer.
see you around
Joseph Cross
The Mira, Cape Breton
December
31/2005
Hello
JP and Hilda:
"Shoeless Joe" Just saw you on CTV thot I would say Merry Christmas
and Happy New Year.
See ya back in Cheticamp.
The Best!!
Rob
December
30/2005
Just
watched you on live at 5. You were great as usual
Fulton
Isenor
December
30/2005
Just
received my "Christmas present" to myself - your two CDs "Looking
Back". Your music is absolutely awesome and I found myself singing
along with the songs and humming with the instrumentals. Thank you
for sharing your gifted talents with the rest of us.
Sláinte,
Melanie
Pratt, Seanachie, Columbus OH
December
29, 2005
Hi
J.P.
I
first heard your music when my wife and I vacationed on Cape Breton
Island about 5 or 6 years ago. Your music really got to me. I felt
some unexplainable, deep-rooted connection with the island. Maybe
it had to do with my Scottish roots. But after hearing your music,
I felt like I had returned to a home I never knew I had. I consider
you one of Canada's musical treasures. Hopefully we'll get to see
and hear you in person in the upcoming year. It will be well worth
the trip from Alabama.
Blessings,
Russell
Thornberry
Montgomery,
Alabama
December
29, 2005
Hello
JP
I did wore out your Primary Colours cd on the way home from Celtic-colours.I
have been in and out of hospital since the last time we saw you. We
already made reservation to go see you at the Green room on February
third in Montreal. Hope all's well with you guys including big
Russ.Seasons Greetings to you all.
Your friends in Music...
Gabe and Maggie...
December
27, 2005
Seasons
Greetings:
Just
wanted to say how much I enjoy the "The Long River" which was introduced
to me by my "Newfie" boyfriend. I have since found numerous others
who also think your tribute to Gordon Lightfoot it is top-notch. Don't
forget about us Westerners on your tour. We're not all red-necked
hicks, and we'd love to be able to attend one of your concerts!
Michele
Jamieson
Edmonton,
Alberta
December
26, 2005
Hey
JP, I Listen to all your albums everyday, and they just keep getting
better! I Hope to get those new ones that are coming out, I'm sure
they will be awesome too. Keep it up, theres nobody that can play
better than you. Merry Christmas
Your
Nephew: DJ Cormier
Saturday,
December 24, 2005
Hi
J.P. and Hilda,
I'm delighted to hear that you will be at the Grand Parade for New
Year's Eve celebrations...finally some great talent! Nice Pop-up with
the details of that. As you both know I'm a big fan and I think you
have angels watching over both of you. Happy Holidays and a Safe and
Prosporous New Year!
Géraldine LeBlanc, Le Fais Do-Do
www.ckjm.ca
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Hey
J.P and Hilda,
I found yur website off a link on some guitar tabs website and i didn't
even know ya had one. Have a merry christmas and a happy new years.
Later,
Chad Mooney of Souris PEI
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Hi
JP,
I had the pleasure of seeing you perform many years ago in Waltham
Ma. I recently moved back from So.Calif to Boston Ma. and had the
opportunity to attend the concert for the Canso 50th. I was thrilled
to see you perform again and brought it back many memories. You are
a terrific artist and congradulations on your many successes.
Ron Vautour
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Hi JP!
My name is Omer, from New-Brunswick.I am a devoted Gordon Lightfoot
fan, have been since 1969.Bought your CD,Tribute to Lightfoot,and
am enjoying it very much.This is due to a good friend of mine and
yours,Eddy Gouchie who introduced me to your music.Big fan of his
music also. Hope to hear from you.
Keep up the good work. Hi to Hilda also.
Wednesday, December 7, 2005
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Hey,
I Love all your new albums, and I can't wait to hear the new ones
that are coming out. I Have never seen anyone that can play better
than you, and probably never will. Keep up the good work! Your Nephew:
Dylan J. Cormier Dublin Shore NS
Dylan J. Cormier <dylancormier@gmail.com>
Dublin Shore, NS
- Wednesday,
November 30, 2005 at 08:06:40 (EST)
Hi J.P. Up
until about 4 or 5 years ago the only musicians that I really would
love to spend an evening with over a beer and chatting was Gordon Lightfoot
and alison Krauss. Then I was introduced to your music by a good friend
and you were added to that list. You can't imagine how serendipitous
it was for me when I discovered your album "The Long River". I ordered
one from you web store and it blew me away . I just ordered another
one as a Christmas gift for my above mention friend. Will you be in
the Saskatoon area sometime in the new year? Would love to see you in
concert. Absolutely love your stuff!!! Robin Kingsland
Robin Kingsland <ROBINS.NEST@SASKTEL.NET>
- Sunday, November 27, 2005 at 15:35:54 (EST)
Hi: Saw
you with Rita in Sudbury last winter, really enjoyed your playing! Missed
you at The Barn, this past summer; had to leave 3 or 4 days before your
appearance. Hope you guys soon return to Northern Ontario. Take care,
Mike Grozelle
Mike <mercury@bellnet.ca>
ON Canada
- Thursday,
November 24, 2005 at 14:29:00 (EST)
Hi JP & Hilda,
I'm originally from Dartmouth, NS and am now living in Toronto and had
the opportunity to meet you at the Maritime Kitchen Party you headlined
about 6 months ago…..What an amazing time! To have all these fantastic
Cape Breton performers in the oldest schoolhouse in Toronto, raising
money for breast cancer. I'm on the road everyday with my job up here
and every time I think of home (which is about every 2 hours!) I have
to put on one of your CDs. You never know how much you love home (Nova
Scotia) until you move away from the land, your friends and family.
Your CDs really bring me back and I owe you for that! I hope you are
planning a visit up to a Toronto venue in the new year. Can't wait to
receive my pre-order autographed CD!!! Take care. Matt Frost
Matt Frost <Matthew.Frost@rci.rogers.com>
Toronto, ON
Canada
- Sunday,
November 06, 2005 at 09:37:57 (EST)
Found your
site from a link on a Gordon Lightfoot site. Glad I clicked. I ordered
the tribute album after listening to your samples. It's always nice
to hear my favorite songs played by different artists. You have a wonderful
interpretation of the spirit of Gordon Lightfoot's songs, and I can't
wait to get your album and listen to it all. I was hoping that the album
would be available on iTunes, but I guess it isn't yet, so I just ordered
the CD. Thanks so much! I can't wait to hear more of your music!
Kris Koenig <nightingale@nightingalesnest.net>
Fullerton, CA
USA
- Monday,
October 10, 2005 at 14:35:27 (EDT)
I saw both
of your sets at the folk festival this weekend here in town. I really
enjoyed everything that you did. However hearing the Cape Breton tunes
on fiddle, guitar, and banjo was really wonderful. Some time in the
70's I found your uncle's Rounder Album Dances Down Home in a Bluegrass
bin. It was my first exposure to fiddle music beyond Blue grass. I was
gratified to find your duet album with your uncle at the festival and
am listening to it now. It is a extraordinary up there with my favourite
albums of fiddle music: by Fiddler's Five, Aly Bain, Kierhan Fahey.
My wife's grand parents were Arseneuxs and AuCoins from the Margerie
River who migrated to Waltham. I hope I can come up and here your music
in situ when I visit the old home place. Thanks for doing what you do.
TP It was great to seen your uncles titles on the Rounder site.
Tyler Potterfield <ttylerpotterfield@msn>
Richmond , Va
- Sunday,
October 09, 2005 at 20:01:06 (EDT)
Heard you
and your wife and friend at the Folk Festival in VA. WOW - man, what
a set of chops on all your axes. Your sound on fiddle is outstanding.
Enjoyed our "trip to the Cape" immensely.
Al <blank@blank.com>
Richmond, VA
USA
- Sunday,
October 09, 2005 at 18:15:28 (EDT)
JP, Hilda,
et al. Just wanted to drop you folks a line and let you know how amazing
each and every performance I've experienced has been. Your showcases
are always on my must-see list for Stanfest, and last year's were neither
an exception nor a disappointment. I was able to see Saturday afternoon's
show in the forum and Sunday morning's showcase with Matt. Looking forward
to seeing you at the Closing Ceilidh for Celtic Colours this weekend.
Folks, if you ever see one of JP's shows advertised near you, go out
of your way to catch it. I guarantee you won't regret it. Cheers!
Ian MacLeod <i_macleod76@hotmail.com>
Dartmouth, via North Sydney, NS
- Sunday,
October 09, 2005 at 16:56:20 (EDT)
Saw your
show at the Cohn Oct 1. Outstanding performance. You know you have a
great talent, and are clearly grateful and thankful for it. Your ability
amazes me. You make it look so easy, as you comment "I don't know how
I did that, my fingers just did it". And that Matt Andersen...excellent
performance.
Terence Dwyer <tdwyer@hfx.eastlink.ca>
Windsor Junction, NS
Canada
- Friday,
October 07, 2005 at 21:01:11 (EDT)
Hi JP ! Saw
you at the Cohn, great job ! My cousin and I first saw you a few years
ago at the Cohn at one of the Cape Breton Reviews I believe.......we
both play guitar and were waiting for that mistake that all musicians
make. We're still waiting.........Its nice to see a fellow Nova Scotian
do well and get some recognition for his efforts and talent ! Good luck
and hope to see you next year at the Cohn.
Wayne Lynch <cwaynelynch@hotmail.com>
Windsor, NS
Canada
- Friday,
October 07, 2005 at 03:05:00 (EDT)
Hi JP/Hilda/Russell/Mat.
Just dropping a note to thank you all for wonderful, outstanding performance
all of you folks gave us at the Cohn on oct 1, 2005. We are so lucky
that you don't get carried away in all the "Nashville Bullshit" and
that you never forget where you are from. Looking forward for my next
chance to enjoy your show again. I'll have very fond memories of this
one for quite awhile!! Take care & best of luck.
Rick Landry <ricklandryl@gmail.com>
Halifax, NS
Canada
- Thursday,
October 06, 2005 at 10:55:59 (EDT)
Dear JP Cormier
- I attended the Rita MacNeil concert in Winnipeg last Deecmber, and
first heard you there. I was struck in an instant. Have now obtained
some of your CD's and am enjoying them so much. I have not experienced
Cape Breton, but feel I know something of it through your music. It
is like the way Connie Kaldor and Ian Tyson portray the West. In all,
makes one proud to be a Canadian....thank you so much!
Bob Carmichael <cabc@kmts.ca>
Keewatin, Ontario
Canada
- Wednesday,
October 05, 2005 at 10:27:38 (EDT)
I can't
begin to tell you how much we appreciated the tickets to your show on
october 2 / 2005. Excellent show, we will not miss another of your shows
around town againboth Jennifer and I , owe you tons for a wonderful
night, when we get the house you are welcome anytime. "Another morning
" hits very close to home for myself, Hilda and J.P you'll understand
where i come from. Thanks a million, please keep in touch.
Dale Chiasson & Jennifer Pond <japond@eastlink.ca>
lower sackville, ns
- Tuesday,
October 04, 2005 at 20:56:18 (EDT)
We attended
your concert at the Cohn last Saturday night and you were excellent!
What a night! Matt Anderson was awesome as well, you do hire good help.
We look forward to the next time we can see you.
Jo-Anne Donovan & Chris White <chriswhite@eastlink.ca>
Halifax, NS
Canada
- Tuesday,
October 04, 2005 at 20:02:35 (EDT)
My parents
have been raving about your shows for the last few years. They see you
in Canso, Sherbrooke, etc. My husband and I saw you perform live for
the first time at the Cohn on Saturday night. We thought we were fans
before listening to your CD's, but seeing you in person, WOW! We can't
wait until we can get to another show! Also, just want to say that I
think Hilda is amazing on that keyboard! Jeanne and Mike Chiasson
Jeanne and Mike <nschiassons@eastlink.ca>
Portuguese Cove, NS
Canada
- Monday,
October 03, 2005 at 21:18:04 (EDT)
I had front
row seats at the Cohn last night...what an amazing night...my toes are
still tappin'....Matt Anderson was also amazing and I look forward to
being at the Cohn and seeing you play again.
Marion <ladymarion58@hotmail.com>
Falmouth, NS
Canada
- Sunday,
October 02, 2005 at 09:17:57 (EDT)
Hi JP. We
enjoyed seeing you on TV the other night. Looking forward to seeing
both you and Hilda back at the Stanfest.
Mike and Juanita Dort <cansomike@yahoo.ca>
Canso, NS
Canada
- Sunday,
October 02, 2005 at 08:55:55 (EDT)
We won the
tickets...had heard you a few briefly on BT...did not know what to expect!
Well! WOOOHOOO!!!! It was great....loved the music, the stories, and
the friendly atmosphere...Matt Anderson is an amazing artist as are
all of you...your harmony blew me away! My only problem is that I find
it very difficult to SIT and listen to that toe-tappin' music...I need
to move!!!!Congrats on the great show!!
C. <mcculluogh.greg@ns.sympatico.ca>
Lun.Co., N.S.
Canada
- Sunday,
October 02, 2005 at 08:20:36 (EDT)
After unsuccessfully
getting to the Stan Rodgers Fest. and to previous J.P. Courmier shows,
I finally saw him at the Rebecca Cohn last night. All of the musicians
performed wonderfully. That, my friends, is entertainment!! Thanks for
a great show.
Lewis Clancey <ottiscan@eastlink.ca>
Dartmouth, NS
Canada
- Sunday,
October 02, 2005 at 08:04:27 (EDT)
Hello JP
AND Hilda, Sorry i missed you guys at last two concert nearby(Cape Cod
and Maine)I have been having violent headaches for the past three weeks.I
am trying to take it easy so we can come and see you at the Celtic-colours.We
will be at the guitar summit and at your show in Inverness Friday.Jp
please get some new jokes and most of all don't forget my cane.Give
our best to Hilda.... your friends in Music... Gabe and Maggie. ps...we
will be at the Red Shoe Pub on Monday the 10th.Jerry Holland is playing
there that night.
Gabe and Maggie Pean <gabepean@verizon.net>
Framingham, Ma
USA
- Sunday,
October 02, 2005 at 06:04:22 (EDT)
Hi guys,
We wanted to congratulate you on the 2 newest awards!!! As my mother
would have said, "Chauffes Les, J.P.!!!" I know we will have many goosebumps
at your concert at the Cohn tonight! This made my day!!!
Lorna & Erica <lornamackinnon@hotmail.com>
Halifax, NS
Canada
- Saturday,
October 01, 2005 at 14:32:50 (EDT)
I had heard
of your name,but today i heard you play on t.v.for the first time. it
says it all,how can one human like any other humans, can play like you
i dont know.where can i get your c,d?
J,N <jobern_725@hotmail.com>
Rexton, N>B>
Can,
- Saturday,
October 01, 2005 at 13:13:52 (EDT)
hey, i woke
up to hearing your music on global..you are and amazing guitar player
and singer..i think your song was called something like hall of fame
of dreams..anyways..i really like it! Ashley 15 Onva Scotia
Ashley Russell <ashleyrussell62@hotmail.com>
Kinsac, Ns
Canada
- Friday,
September 30, 2005 at 11:33:36 (EDT)
HEY JP. MY
BUDDY SENT ME YOUR CD ANOTHER MORNING.HE HAD HEARD A TUNE ON DELAWARE
STATE COLLEGE RADIO STATION AND HAD TO BUY IT.WE BOTH PLAY GUITAR AND
LOVE YOUR STYLE.I MYSELF HAVE BEEN ALL THROUGH NOVA SCOTIA,NEW BRUNSWICK,AND
PEI. IT'S BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND YOUR TUNES REMIND ME OF MY VISITS. HOPE
SOMEDAY THAT YOU'LL PERFORM IN THE PHILA METRO AREA.I'M SURE YOU'LL
MAKE A LOT OF FRIENDS. BYE EDDIE .
EDDIE D <EDWILLFISH1@AOL.COM>
ATCO, NJ
USA
- Wednesday,
September 28, 2005 at 21:37:03 (EDT)
Atlantic
Wholesalers at Old O, Wolfville NS Thank-You. An awesome evening, felt
like we were in the company of old friends, enjoying music stories and
laughter!
Tracy <slumberbear@hotmail.com>
Kentville, NS
Canada
- Tuesday,
September 20, 2005 at 19:59:35 (EDT)
Hi there
Hilda and J.P.----what a wonderful show at the Carrefour!!! The stringed
instruments that accompanied you both really added another dimension
to your music! Those young musicians are extremely talented and of course,
there's not enough to be said about Scott---does he enjoy making music!!!
Take care in your travels and hope to see you soon. Love Bernie and
Maynard
Souris West, P.E.I.
Canada
- Sunday,
September 18, 2005 at 11:33:03 (EDT)
Watched your
show "The Man and His Music" on the Bravo channel on Saturday evening.
We thoroughly enjoyed it. We first heard you and Hilda play at the Normaway
Inn Living Room in July 2004. We were there with Derrick & Mel Cameron
for his parents 40th Anniversary gathering. Derrick is my nephew. After
the meal we had the pleasure of enjoying your music in the living room
area. My husband still talks about your music and performance.We loved
it. We hope to see you in Edmonton in the near future. Thank you so
much for sharing your great talent with others. Loved your show on Bravo.
Love the new web site (although a bit slow for those of us still on
dial-up). Would love to see you here in the Eastern Townships some day!
Keep up the great tunes.
Wendy Aldridge <billwendy.aldridge@sympatico.ca>
West Brome, qc Canada - Tuesday, September 06, 2005 at 10:22:04 (EDT)
Hi JP, on
my first visit to NS last week, I happened to stop in your hometown
Chetipcamp when I saw this little Music Store which finally introduced
me to your music. I loved it right away and bought 2 of your CDs. I
gave one to my dad today (he is a guitarist) who really appreciated
your music. We had never heard of you before, but I can assure you that
we will now be looking to buy more of your music and hopefully, we'll
get to see you around Montreal someday. Keep up the great picking! Regards,
Molly Babin <dancer1144@hotmail.com>
Sydney, NS
Canada
- Monday,
September 05, 2005 at 17:45:56 (EDT)
Squiggy <Squiggy@sympatico.ca>
Aylmer, Québec
Canada
- Sunday,
September 04, 2005 at 22:09:58 (EDT)
I just
wished I could play just a little bit, even smaller that the size of
an athom - if you can compare - what Mr. Cormier can play. Would love
to see Mr. Cormier play guitar for hours. I guess I just became a fan!!!
Alex <tap_va_ceo@hotmail.com>
Banff, AB
Canada
- Sunday,
September 04, 2005 at 13:27:13 (EDT)
gene klose
<geneklose@comcast.net>
Pottstown, PA
USA
- Sunday,
September 04, 2005 at 11:43:42 (EDT)
Anyway,
if you ever go to Windsor, Ontario - drop into a pub called "The Kildare
House". You might like the music.
jude <jleeanders@hotmail.com>
Sault Ste. Marie, on
ca
- Saturday,
September 03, 2005 at 22:49:18 (EDT)
Being
an amateur guitar player I watched with amazement as Brian Doyle (from
Margaree River) played and I commented to a friend that there couldn't
be very many people in the world who could play like he could. Then
JP, backed by Hilda, took the stage and my world (musical world that
is) changed! I couldn't believe the raw talent of JP Cormier. Kudo's
to Brian Doyle aside, there was just no comparing anyone I had ever
heard before or since, to JP! I immediately bought the two cd's that
were for sale at the door and I was hooked. I just booked three separate
nights of "Celtic Colours 2005" where JP is playing as my wife and I
plan on travelling to Cape Breton, and am booking tickets to the upcoming
show at the Dalhousie Arts Centre, Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax
on Oct 1st 05. My aunt even tells me I am related to JP as my mothers
family hails originally from Cheticamp (surname Roach - any comments?)
At 53 years old and after 34 years as a member of the RCMP, I don't
often get excited about much, but JP Cormier has restored my love of
music. Don't ever stop JP!
Lyuis, Argentine
- Thursday,
September 01, 2005 at 02:39:35 (EDT)
Louise-Anne
Fair <medofgrace@yahoo.ca>
Lumsden, SK
Canada
- Wednesday,
August 31, 2005 at 23:24:45 (EDT)
Great Granville
Green concert! When can we expect a bluegrass album? Love the new website!
Your Gordon Lightfoot album is INCREDIBLE! The Poet, another masterpiece!
Hope to see you in the fall at the CC Festival yvonne legere <ylegere@ns.sympatico.ca>
Westville, NS - Tuesday, August 30, 2005 at 23:17:56 (EDT)
Tim Robertson
<tc_robertson@hotmail.com>
Frankville, Havre Boucher, ns
canada
- Tuesday,
August 23, 2005 at 12:31:58 (EDT)
Myk
and Liz <mykfenster@aol.com>
Katy, Tx
USA
- Friday,
August 19, 2005 at 21:18:10 (EDT)
Chéticamp,
NE
Canada
- Tuesday,
August 16, 2005 at 00:56:26 (EDT)
Joe &
Joanne
Joseph Deveaux <J.DEVEAUX@NS.SYMPATICO.CA>
- Wednesday, August 10, 2005 at 14:10:55 (EDT)
liverpool,
N.S.
Can
- Wednesday,
August 03, 2005 at 21:12:47 (EDT)
Arnold Miller
<eamassoc@thevillages.net>
The Villages, FL
USA
- Tuesday,
July 26, 2005 at 20:23:20 (EDT)
brampton,
ont
canada
- Saturday,
July 23, 2005 at 20:03:05 (EDT)
Nova Scotia
Canada
- Sunday,
July 17, 2005 at 19:38:53 (EDT)
brampton,
ont
canada
- Friday,
July 15, 2005 at 21:03:45 (EDT)
brampton,
ont
canada
- Friday,
July 15, 2005 at 21:02:24 (EDT)
Dave Heffler
<dave@huckleberrycove.ca>
Lakeview, NS
Canada
- Thursday,
July 14, 2005 at 15:10:14 (EDT)
BARRIE,
ON
CAN
- Sunday,
July 10, 2005 at 23:46:29 (EDT)
framingham,
ma
usa
- Saturday,
July 09, 2005 at 09:35:45 (EDT)
Rose Gallant
<rmlgallant@pei.sympatico.ca>
Summerside, pe
jCanada
- Wednesday,
July 06, 2005 at 01:20:42 (EDT)
Congrats
on your marriage and God Bless and keep you happy and safe always. Kay
Feener Origionally from B'Water ( Now Kay Gibson living in the USA ).
Kay <kbcakn@yahoo.com>
Bridgewater, N.S
Canada
- Monday,
July 04, 2005 at 12:11:17 (EDT)
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