Guestbook

William Baker - Monday, April 28th, 2008 9:00 PM PDT
Just to make sure I'm on the list for summer...Wm. Baker

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Tom Lightwood - Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 5:28 PM PDT
I guess Batdorf's easier to spell. Oh well, fame and fortune are short lived and fickle at best. Thanks for the magic. It truly was a magical mystery tour.
Your friend, Tom

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Kathryn Lee - Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008 3:06 PM PDT
Loved your music in the 70's along with Dan Schwenker of Ohio. He just sent me pics of your small concert of a week or so ago. What fond memories!

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Steve Barr - Monday, April 21st, 2008 1:59 PM PDT
I really enjoyed your show at Dayton's Canal Street Tavern on the 19th, April. My wife and really enjoyed the music. Your show gave me an opportunity to meet someone who I have worked with for 18 years via telephone but never met face to face, your bassist for the night, Tom Leatherwood. Thanks for that opportunity.

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Amy Rodgers - Friday, April 18th, 2008 5:31 PM PDT
John, I just want to say Thank you so much for the wonderful show last night. Joe and I are so impressed and still in shock by the personal time you spent with us. I look forward to being able to see you again. Amy

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Joel P. - Sunday, April 13th, 2008 6:01 PM PDT
John,
It was really great seeing you at the Fret House. I thoroughly enjoyed your music and think you are outstanding. I will definitely see you again.
Joel

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frank a douglass - Wednesday, April 9th, 2008 10:31 PM PDT
something like 35 years ago on the kailua kona pier here in hawaii this boat was coming in and this big hawaiian guy saw that i had my guitar and said hey brah, play one song for the ship coming in, i said i'm sorry i don't know any hawaiian songs, he said if i wanted you to play a hawaiian song, i'd play the damn thing myself, play some batdorf and rodney! i thought batdorf and who? we played a bellamy brothers song but i always remembered that and have all your albums since. i am hoping to come to the mainland and see you in person, the nevada concert in july sounds great i hope i can find it. mahalo for the great music!

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Jeanette - Friday, April 4th, 2008 6:02 PM PDT
Just stopping by your website Guestbook to see what people might have said recently and decided to post one of my own ... your music never stops being the best music I have ever heard.
Thank You.

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Tony Lang - Sunday, March 16th, 2008 11:47 AM PDT
John,

Love the song "Home Again" and would like to learn it on guitar. Any place I can find tuning and guitar tabs? Also, do you have any stops in the St. Louis area for future shows?

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tj knowles - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 8:03 PM PST
JB

Great stuff!

How's life?

tj

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Jim Scanlon - Wednesday, February 20th, 2008 1:34 PM PST
Fans: I just saw John and James Lee in Decatur and they were awesome. My wife flew in from out of state just for the show and it was sooo worth it. Can't wait to see them again.

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gerard pawling - Tuesday, February 19th, 2008 9:42 AM PST
love to see you play hartford ct...when?

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Jim Scanlon - Thursday, February 7th, 2008 3:34 PM PST
John: Still gotta great voice! I'm really looking forward to seeing you and James in Decatur next week. I've been just soaking in all the oldies from B&R to All Wood and Stones.

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Diane Pittman - Friday, February 1st, 2008 4:54 PM PST
What a blessing it was to just find your website after all these years. My husband and I still have your albums from 35 years ago. You look and sound great. Amazing time back in the day!
Diane, Paul, Ashley, Chelsey, Russell & Brittney Pittman

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Ted Halberstadt - Tuesday, January 29th, 2008 7:25 AM PST
Great to hear the music

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Princess Charlette - Saturday, January 26th, 2008 10:55 AM PST
Hey John...every once in a while I come to look at YOUR guestbook. I know it's meant for YOU, but as a HUGE FAN, I really enjoy hearing what people say to you about your music...ESPECIALLY people who have just found you again after many, many years like I did. Music has changed ALOT over the past 30 or more years and I find it very comforting to see how true you have stayed to your craft and how many really smart people are STILL out there appreciating you. You already know I think you are "SIMPLY THE BEST"...and you are a pretty great guy too!!! EVER YOUR FRIEND & FAN, Charlette

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Sam Burkley - Thursday, January 17th, 2008 5:25 PM PST
Remember me from Canfield. Played with your dad and you were just starting
Hope to hear from you

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Patrick Hogan - Tuesday, January 15th, 2008 6:14 PM PST
John,
I cannot even begin to tell you how thrilled I was to find your website. I have been a fan since probably the early '70s. Since the advent of digital music and these new fangled CD's I have been bustin' my ass trying to find Batdorf and Rodney on CD with no luck I might add. I was on Itunes and found a couple of albums and then I found your website. I'll be buying some of your stuff including your new stuff. If you get a chance try to come out to Northern Virginia and do some shows. Once again, great to see ya dude! Thanks for the music.
Pat Hogan

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Glenn LaBorde - Wednesday, December 26th, 2007 6:45 PM PST
I caught the Batdorf & Rodney concert in Lafayette, Louisiana in the 70's. I'm listening to your LPs now as I write this note.Thanks for a the music that have lasted me a lifetime. Hope to see you both again someday.

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Tony Messina - Saturday, November 24th, 2007 4:54 PM PST
John,You and Mark were one of my biggest insprirations,I've been listening to you for over thirty years now,I would love to see do a concert in So. Fl.I will invite the world to see you,Thanks for all the great music you gave me for the sound track of my life.I'll write again soon

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Rick Burdick - Sunday, November 18th, 2007 7:28 PM PST
Batdorf and Rodney were truly inspirational in my early guitar years. After 35 years, I just might pick up my Guild and start playing again ! Will you be coming to England in the near future?

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Diane Guinn - Sunday, November 18th, 2007 6:47 PM PST
I mentioned your music to an old friend today, which made me wonder if it was possible to get your old albums on CD. I was one of your biggest fans at the Kitchen at UNLV, and probably saw you perform more than anyone. I remember when you and Mark Rodney started performing together! What great music, and what a great time in my life. I'll have to listen to your new (?) music, but it is hard to believe that anything could compare to the classics. Thanks!

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Melinda Lucka - Sunday, November 18th, 2007 4:32 PM PST
Hi John,

Any chance of your coming back to Charleston SC? Would love to hear yall again; so glad Mark's singing with you. I heard you and James Lee Stanley at a small club and at a house concert in January 2006. My whole law office was listening to the old red and black album this past Friday--we're half in our 50's and the rest are in their 20's and 30's..we all would love for you to make it back to SC. Oh, my teenage boys think yall are fabulous; they have you on their IPods... my 14 yr old wants to know who your friend was that you wanted to "find a home for." Take care! Hope to see yall again.

Best of everything, Melinda

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Don Parker - Saturday, October 27th, 2007 7:39 AM PDT
Hey John, My wife I caught your Livonia Trinity House show recently and really enjoyed your new material but were thrilled when Mark joined in, it was like deja-vu to the good ol'days again. Would really like to see you guys back in Canada sometime. Once again, great show. Keep on truck'in and all the best. D.

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Chuck - Saturday, October 20th, 2007 12:11 AM PDT
Hey John, it was a pleasure to meet you guys in Valprasio. Your music has ment so much to me along the way. Thank You. Thank You.
Chuck/Chicago

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Steve Smith - Tuesday, October 16th, 2007 12:04 AM PDT
so where do go to find the Life is You CD? truely one of the finest and most enjoyable albums I have ever owned, wore it out. Thanks and God bless.
Steve

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Martin Huffman - Tuesday, October 9th, 2007 11:15 AM PDT
Hi John, I just wanted to thank you for the great show that you and Mark put on for everyone up at the Trinity House in Michigan. Man I must say, you have a voice that is second to none, and to get to shake your hand after the show was fantastic(I`m the dude that was wearing the black cap). I just bought some of your CD`s and a DVD from your site, that`s how much you impressed me that night, great work man, keep the songs coming. All the best to you, Mark and your family. Martin

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Rob Williams - Saturday, October 6th, 2007 4:00 PM PDT
Hello John,
In 1974 I walked into a music store in Long Beach California that seemed to be selling nothing but Batdorf & Rodney albums. The Walls were covered with them and so I bought one. This music changed my life. I was living in Boston at the time and had a guitar and singing partner that also fliped when he heard your sound. We now live in Scottsdale, AZ and still get together a couple times a month to Jam and work in my studio producing originals and jingles. When we get out the Martin guitars we still tend to incorporate your sound into our music. Thanks for the ride!

At your sevice,
Rob

Please visit my web site at colormiracles.com

PS: Do you have any plans to perform in AZ in the future?

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Dan Dobyns - Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 11:20 PM PDT
Saw you and Mark at Canal Street Tavern in Dayton on Sept.28. Fantastic show!!! Thanks for all the music and positive energy! Hope to see you again soon!

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Bill M - Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007 1:43 PM PDT
Two years ago, I saw John perform with James Lee Stanley at the Kent Stage. It was excellent, but I really would have loved to hear more of John's own material. Last year I saw John perform as a solo artist at the same venue. It was unbelievable; an excellent mix of his solo work combined with some great Batdorf and Rodney songs. This past Saturday, we again went to the Kent Stage and saw John and Mark perform together. A truly magical evening. I really can't imagine it getting any better than this (unless they played for a couple more hours). John still sounded great on his solo material, but adding Mark to the Batdorf and Rodney tunes just seemed to make them complete. His guitar work was almost note for note perfect; you could close your eyes and easily imagine that it was the early 70's, and you were listening to one of their vinyl albums. I've been to a lot of concerts and seen a lot of big name acts over the decades, but for pure enjoyment, this was one of the best. My only hope is that they both return next year. Please.

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William Van Zant - Sunday, September 30th, 2007 6:19 AM PDT
enjoyed seeing you and Mark at Canal Street. You gave Debby and me your song list. What would it take to get you and Mark to play for a private group. I am thinking next summer.Have a very private venue in mind.Fenced in, pool, indoor alternative, private home. A number of Dayton people & some friends. Locale I m thinking of is NE of Atlanta near Marietta. Hope we can work something out. My best to you. I feel like I owe you something.... ? Friday night was really special. Thanks.

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Dan Dobyns - Wednesday, September 19th, 2007 12:34 AM PDT
John,Thanks for all the great music through the years.I first saw you and Mark at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton Ohio in 1972.I had just begun to play guitar and after seeing you just HAD to have a Martin.I bought a D-35 and still have it..Best investment I ever made!! Looking foward to seeing you @ the Canal Street Tavern in Dayton on Sept.28 Hope you can sign an old B&R album cover for me. Again,thanks for your music and inspiration to play! (My Martin thanks you also)...Dan Dobyns

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Mark Pierce - Thursday, September 13th, 2007 3:26 PM PDT
This comes under the heading of it's a small world....I live in SLO County and have played music for many years with and old friend of yours, bass player extrodnair,Tom Leatherwood. I met Trish and Joan when they played at a local concert in Atascadero about 2 years ago, so I was delighted to see your name as a performer at Joan's house party in Sept. "07". I won't be able to be there, but hope to catch you on some future date......we jammed together many years ago at one of Tom's "Hanger" parties......love the All Wood and Stones music.....keep jammin', J. Mark Pierce

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Dennis Wasnich - Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007 2:04 PM PDT
I've been listening to "Home Again" almost every day. Looking forward to seeing you at Trinity House Theater in October !

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John Borzilleri - Friday, August 17th, 2007 4:26 PM PDT
Very interested in catching a show when you get to the NYC area; please put me on email list if you have one. thanks, John

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Bill Sword - Tuesday, August 14th, 2007 10:41 AM PDT
John - We attended Beavercreek together until you moved away. Congratulations on your excellent music.
Bill Sword
Dallas, Tx.

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Peter Dhanes - Monday, August 13th, 2007 10:56 AM PDT
Caught your show in Costa Mesa Aug 10, 07 I am a friend of Richard Curiel and Mike Hayes I hope you guys come back and do it again truely about the best show I've seen in ages.

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Naoko Mori - Sunday, August 12th, 2007 11:54 PM PDT
Thank you so much for singing "One Day" for us at your concert at AMSD. That is my most favorite song! We really enjoyed your concert. You guys are awesome! Hope to see you soon!

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brad - Sunday, August 12th, 2007 11:23 PM PDT
The Aug.11 show at AMSD was the best show yet. Sounded like the B&R of old! Keep it goin', guys!

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Arieljoy FIne - Friday, August 3rd, 2007 11:57 PM PDT
I was at your concert tonight in Minden, NV. Thank you so much for coming; you made me want to be 20 again, and then I shed a tear or two because even your best song will not bring back my youth. Yeah, you really touched me. I bought the last copy (on the table) of "All Wood and Stones" and I think it is smashing. When I got home I watched your DVD and I cried again, but this time because I was so touched by that which obviously touched your heart, as well. So, I have a modest proposal for you although I certainly am no Jonathan Swift. And I will e-mail that proposal to you tomorrow. Right now, though, I am going to get horizontal and listen to my old man snore.

In Love, Light, Joy, and Abundant Co-Creation,

Arieljoy Fine
Oh, and PS: I am a valley girl. I attended Lankershim elementary and J.B. Monlux elementary in North Hollywood. James Madison Jr. High and Grant High also in North Hollywood. And then finished my last two years of high school at Granada Hills, which I understand has become a charter school.

I received my B.A. from Cal State Northridge in 1973.

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Susie Bone - Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 2:13 PM PDT
Just saw you and Mark Rodney at Boulevard Music in Culver City and you signed my album "Life is You" which I discovered is your least favorite. So I bought CD's of your prior albums and have been playing them constantly. They are awesome! Your music now and then is like magic, good karma and energy. The '70s will never ever happen again and I'm grateful that Batdorf & Rodney will forever be linked to a special time in my life. Thank you!!!

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Little Ricky - Monday, July 23rd, 2007 9:10 PM PDT
I LOVE YOU JOHNNY B...SEE YOU ON THE COURT!
P.S. Elton says, "call me".

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Rob Welle - Saturday, July 21st, 2007 12:28 PM PDT
I co-host at 88.5 WMNF on the sixties show from 12 to 2 on sat. I have played your vinyl and the feedback is unreal! check out WMNF.ORG you need to come to Tampa an play at SKIPPERS SMOKEHOUSE! The best place for up close live music.in aug. they have HOT TUNA JORMA loves it here. let me know what you think.
ROB

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Jim Clifton - Thursday, July 19th, 2007 7:08 AM PDT
John....What a thrill it was to meet you and James in Roanoke. As a fan of yours since you and Mark released your first album, I was really pleased to be able to meet and chat with you for awhile. You guys simply sounded great, were wonderfully open and friendly towards me and my family and only wish that you could have played longer. I will continue to keep up with you through your web site and hope that you'll return to this area again before too long. Thanks for being here and reminding me of days long past and music always enjoyed. By the way....the new music is absolutly terrific...listened to both of the CD's after we returned home last night.....thanks

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David Starbuck - Wednesday, June 27th, 2007 5:43 PM PDT
Great to hear you back at it. a fan from the Beavercreek days.

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Kenneth M. Stern - Sunday, June 24th, 2007 12:50 PM PDT
I was a big fan of Batdorf and Rodney starting in the early 70's. Particularly when I was feeling down, there music always cheered me up. Happy to see John is touring again. Have gone to two house concerts. Both have been terrific.

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phil wilson - Friday, June 15th, 2007 3:41 PM PDT
thanks from BHS 72. I knew Jackie at that time.
Saw you sing "96 Tears" at Parkwood Elementary...!
Thanks for "Something is Slipping Away"
I am glad the spirit stills moves you....

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Gregg Clark - Friday, June 1st, 2007 1:07 PM PDT
Just another Daytonian who listened to you back in the 70s. My exwife mentioned she lived across the street from you during her high school days in Beavercreek, OH. Loved the sound!

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Tad Naprava - Wednesday, May 30th, 2007 8:22 PM PDT
Saw you and Mark in Dayton, Ohio in '72 or 73 opening for Pure Prarie League. You blew them away. Immediately became a fan, as did all of my college buds. The songs were incredible. We jammed for hours on end trying to duplicate your sound. Still listen to the music. Still amazed with the sound.

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sixstring sully - Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 7:40 AM PDT
Been listening to and playing your songs since early 70"s just found your web site and started having major flashbacks!

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Ty - Tuesday, May 15th, 2007 7:10 PM PDT
To this day I still tell people I'd take the B&R albums to the desert island. I learned how to play by wearing our your albums and figuring out what I could by ear. Man would some chord charts be sweet now. Thanks for the music, see you in Dayton in September (I'm coming up from Jax, Fl).

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Vern Souki - Sunday, May 13th, 2007 9:06 AM PDT
Im glad to hear you again,you bring back tons of good memories,please play in Arizona!

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Mark Hesterly - Saturday, May 5th, 2007 6:22 AM PDT
I really enjoy your music. Waiting for a good copy of "Life is You" to come out on CD. It is one of my favorite albums. I worn out two copies so far!

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Jo Lynn Fitzgerald - Friday, May 4th, 2007 8:31 PM PDT
want to see upcoming concerts. Will brings friends.also, will be sending you one or two of my songs. see what you can do-maybe collaborate? JoLynn

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Cally Cantrell - Friday, April 20th, 2007 1:56 PM PDT
A FRESH BREATH OF AIR IN MY WORLD...THANKS FOR SHARING YOUR TALENT WITH THE WORLD...CALLY CANTRELL
WE-BE-MUSIC PRODUCTION CENTER

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Fred Munroe - Wednesday, April 18th, 2007 1:38 PM PDT
Great show at Musica Del Rio last Friday. Well over 2 hours of music and nobody wanted to go home. Thank you. Never before has James Lee been without a retort, good job. It was wonderful to meet Melanie and Tom & Tina. John you are welcome back anytime.

Keep the music coming!!
Fred

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mj - Wednesday, April 4th, 2007 7:35 AM PDT
What a smart girl I was to come from the burgh and visit Monica and see you at the Canal Street Tavern! You were great--I didn't want you to stop playing and singing. I'm so glad Monica led me to you and am kinda thankful I didn't have to go the whole way to CA to see you! I gave away the cd's I got at Canal Street and am getting more. Welcome back! May your line run all the way to "Z" and beyond! I'm checking out Club Cafe and hope so much you'll be here soon!

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Ron Todaro - Monday, April 2nd, 2007 10:42 AM PDT
Saw your show at the Kent Stage on Saturday, 3/31/07. Great show, thanks! Harkens me back to my college days when we would jam to your songs. Thanks for all the music!

Ron

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Rocky Richardson - Monday, April 2nd, 2007 5:52 AM PDT
John, Just seen you live for the first time in over 30 years at Canel Street in Dayton, Ohio. You were great. Look forward to you and Mark coming back this fall.

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David H Laux Jr - Sunday, April 1st, 2007 9:49 AM PDT
Very good concert last evening John.
Hoping to see you again when you start touring with Mark...maybe down at Canal, and definitely when you return to Kent Stage.

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Hollie - Sunday, April 1st, 2007 8:20 AM PDT
John...
I agree with Anne...Thanks so much for making the trip to Kent, but it was a disappointing turnout. (We'll try and do better next time????) I brought two friends who had never heard your music and they LOVED it! One said..."I never knew the guitar could sound so beautiful"! Your songs always touch the soul, make you smile or do a combination of both! I'm grateful...Hollie

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anne - Saturday, March 31st, 2007 6:55 PM PDT
Thanks for making the stop in Kent tonight. I regret that we didn't welcome you in larger numbers.
I enjoyed your sets, in particular your tune "Forgiveness."
Do come back...
Anne

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Margie Carpenter - Saturday, March 31st, 2007 2:29 AM PDT
I am looking so forward to seeing you at Kent State tonight! I "discovered" you in the 70's and used to blast "Can you see him" in my basement while dancing around a pool table. I think I know every cord by heart. ALL your tunes are so great and take me back to a wonderfully innocent time in my life. great lyrics, great tunes.
Margie

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Kirk Chamberlain - Friday, March 30th, 2007 3:19 AM PDT
Nice layout of the website. Do you play in Jacksonville, Florida?
Cheers,
KirkChamberlain.com

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Jeff Soward - Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 3:36 PM PDT
Longtime fan from Greene county, Ohio. Longtime friend of Steve Northrup. I saw the Canal Street show last year.I can't wait for the 3/30 show! Please do Oh Can You Tell Me and All I Need! I hope you have the new CD available for sale! Thanks, Jeff

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Brad Woest - Sunday, March 25th, 2007 4:30 PM PDT
John -
Many thanks for the great show in Rockford, IL last night 3/24/07. Please come back and see us again and again and again!

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Doug West - Saturday, February 24th, 2007 6:50 PM PST
Aloha John,
Juetta and I had a great time while you and Melanie were here in Maui. The house concert was the talk of the island. Just wanted to let you know that your music is spreading far and near. I called Chip Caldwell the other day (owner of the snorkel catamaran you went on). He was walking into his place in Telruride, Colorado listening to Home Again when I called. Another person at our house concert says your music is now her "traveling music" here in Maui. Will see you at Canal Street soon.....Doug and Juetta

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Steve Hitchcock - Friday, February 23rd, 2007 4:40 PM PST
Hi John, this is Steve in Fremont, one of the many Steve's out there that love your music! Mary and I are looking fwd to the concert in Campbell/San Jose this eve. I'll be bringing my 2 Batdorf and Rodney albums for their 33 1/3 year check up :) They have had a lot of mileage over the years. See ya in a few...Thanks for coming up to the Bay Area too....Steve.

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Princess Charlette - Monday, February 19th, 2007 9:00 PM PST
John, Thanks for yet another great show last night at Pierre & Leigh's house. What a great night. I was so proud to share you with my friends. I believe you have some new fans now! Thanks again. Ciao Dude!

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Rich Harvey - Saturday, February 17th, 2007 9:28 AM PST
John-Thanks for re-playing "Home Again" last night at the Gardnerville concert and signing my CD's.
Your performance was just excellent! Something that we will remember forever. RH, Reno, NV

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dave swier - Monday, February 12th, 2007 6:44 PM PST
I heard your music in Hawaii in about 1976 and just purchased your "off the shelf"and the "Under five" cd. What a blessing. I don't know exactly why your music has stuck in my mind,but... David Wilcox is my favorite singer/songwriter/person. He is real and happy.I'd love to see you guys in San Diego. Thank you for your music. Dave!

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Cindy Weil - Monday, February 5th, 2007 2:41 AM PST
Aloha John, It was wonderful meeting you today and listening to your lovely music here on Maui at our Upcountry Sunday Acoustic Style Show at Casanova. And meeting your wife too!!! Isn't her name Melanie? It takes me a couple of years to remember names. You gave me your phone number because I'm coming to LA for awhile and I'll give you a ring. It's good to know good people in LA. It's going to be quite an adventure for me as I've been wanting to do this a long time, and luckily have a good manager. It was so great meeting you and your kind wife. Come back to Maui again; we really appreciate your playing at our gig.

Aloha Nui Loa,
Cindy (Sherry and I take the money at the door. I'm too shy to sing, but I like to)
See you in LA!!!

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Princess Charlette - Sunday, February 4th, 2007 11:23 AM PST
Howdy all...if you are a John Batdorf fan, please check out the Yahoo group and join us...we are a fun group and would love to hear from you! Even if you are not a fan (YET)...check it out. Ciao now

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twila finfrock - Wednesday, January 31st, 2007 10:36 AM PST
This is my first time on my space, i got an email from a friend this morning, with the little girl who is painting visions of God and Heaven and clicked onto the links, what a pleasant surprise, to hear your great music.

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Gary Tambasco - Saturday, January 13th, 2007 9:24 AM PST
You guys are awesome!! I saw you play at My Fathers Place in Rosalyn, Long Island in the 70's. I nerver forgot that show. How about a reunion with Mark? I wore out and replaced your 3 LP's many times. Please tour Long Island, you would pack the house. God Bless

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Colin fithie - Monday, January 8th, 2007 6:49 PM PST
Great Website John! Very informative and easy to navigate.

Colin

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Sam Stephenson - Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007 8:47 PM PST
Hey John,

I made my living playing music for about 8 years through 1977. I was in SoCal when a roommate of mine introduced me to "Off The Shelf". I was floored.

The best music I'd heard in a long time and one of my favorites to date. I had the opportunity to see you and Mark play at the Troubador in Hollywood/Santa Monica. Great show!

When I heard "Wham Bam" on the radio by a group "Silver", I recognized that "voice". I bought the album. I have all 3 B&R albums.

Anxious to get Home Again.

Thanks for great memories.

Sam

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Dave Porter - Sunday, December 31st, 2006 6:47 PM PST
Hi John,

I've been a fan since the early '70s when "Can You See Him" was all over the radio. My buddies and I learned it and would jam forever on that one.

"Off the Shelf" has been one of my most favorite albums ever. "All Wood and Stones" was surprisingly good. Even my wife likes it and she hates the Stones. Can't wait until I get the new one.

Happy New Year,

Dave

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Helmut Koch - Tuesday, December 26th, 2006 5:26 AM PST
I listened to "Home Again" and feel like I should light a Bic lighter, asking for more-more-more.

Good stuff my friend.

With every good wish,

Helmut

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Jeanette - Saturday, December 23rd, 2006 11:12 PM PST
To all who enter and read here -- as well as to John -- HOME AGAIN is pure superb bliss for those of us who love harnonic vocals and to-die-for acoustic music. I urge all who visit here to go listen to the samples, read the history and the lyrics, and pre-order the CD. If you've already visited here because of John's past involvement in favorite music of yours, HOME AGAIN will quickly become a new favorite; of this I have no doubt.

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Dean Docking - Saturday, December 23rd, 2006 8:36 PM PST
I first heard of John Batdorf when in about 1996 I picked up a tape titled Look Inside from the LDS Bookstore in Sydney Australia. My wife and I and 9 children were travelling along the East coast of Australia and 'Look Inside' became our favourite tape to play as we drove - hour after hour. The tape is quite worn now and try as I might I have been unable to get a new copy (on Cd). did recently purchase Batdorf and Mclean - The Early Years.
Your lyrics are superb - insightful and uplifting. Can't hear 'I Will Not Be Afraid' enough.
Thanks so much - your music touched us all during that holiday years ago and continues to provide inspiration to all in this family as we listen again and again to what can only be described as inspired lyrics / music.

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ark DelMedico - Friday, December 22nd, 2006 6:32 PM PST
all wood and stones is great.I like the Stones,but hearing All Wood And Stones for the first time,blew me away,it was like familiar,but with much better guitar playing and vocals.I`ll be buying your new cd .

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jeff ferguson - Friday, December 22nd, 2006 12:54 PM PST
can't wait to get the new cd! jeff from middletown ohio

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Michael di Beneditto - Thursday, December 21st, 2006 10:11 AM PST
I LOVE you guys!! I fell madly in love with your music in college...have all 3 vinyl albums and Silver. So glad that I found your site and looking forward to the new CD! Peace, Michael

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Jon Williams - Wednesday, December 20th, 2006 9:40 AM PST
If you are the son of one Jack Batdorf, from Ohio, I am Tom Lovejoy's nephew. If you are the same, I was lucky enough to sit in your kitchen one night about 1964, and listen to you play, and sing. I was a little guy, and you let me pick songs to sing while you, and my cousin, Mike Lovejoy played.
If you aren't the same, I still enjoyed your XM Loft special. If I don't get Wood & Stones for Christmas, I will be making the purchase. Try to get on XM again. Good suff you have.

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David - Saturday, December 9th, 2006 3:44 PM PST
John, Your music is simply amazing. I hope you will continue putting out more music! All the best to you and yours!

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Kempton Everist - Saturday, November 25th, 2006 8:21 PM PST
We lived around the corner from you in Kagel Kanyon Daughter was Ruth Everist Keep up the good work. Remember El Merrie Del Dr.

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Michael Gora - Saturday, November 4th, 2006 6:30 AM PST
Hi John, I can not wait to hear your new cd. I am a fan since the early batdorf & Rodney days and I am proud d to tell you, that I have all your records. What a great surprise, that Mark plays again together with you. Best wishes from your german fan Michael. I will be the first customer, please let me know, when the cd is available.

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Tanya Quackenbush - Sunday, October 15th, 2006 7:59 AM PDT
Fern sent me an email, and this web site was on it..Sounds great..I am not sure if i am related somehow, but Fern would be able to tell you forsure..
Have a great day, and wonderful website by the way. Tanya Quackenbush

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JD Bradshaw - Thursday, September 7th, 2006 5:08 PM PDT
John..I just wanted to say that I found your 2nd release in album form at a yard sale..I bought it even though the cover was somewhat messed up the record was in mint condition..What a great find and dig the tunes!..I am 40 and a pro guitarist so it was awesome to have this record after hearing it!Keep rocking and will join up your myspace.com profile..I have a myspace profile as well :)

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geoff/folleen pond - Sunday, August 27th, 2006 10:07 PM PDT
John, thanks for some more great memories with you & Michael. Your voice is the greatest. You are a true performer..giving it your all.Love to your family.You are the man!

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Daniel C. Flanakin - Thursday, August 24th, 2006 6:03 PM PDT
i have been listening to b & r for over 20 years. love the music, man

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Max Komine - Friday, August 18th, 2006 12:33 PM PDT
John, "It was great chatting with you at Boulevard Music, and what a great show it was indeed. Your singing and playing is better than ever. I’m glad you remembered Kalapana and the Top of the Shop days. B&R’s concert at the Waikiki Shell in Hawaii (circa 74’) was wonderful and I remember those white chairs. It was so cool of you guys to stop in the Top of Shop to hear our 13 minute version of “Can You See Him". Also, thank you for letting me check you two axes, that D-21 is awesome!

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Joe Lewis - Monday, August 14th, 2006 9:50 PM PDT
The "house concert" at Nancy Emrich's featuring yourself and James Lee Stanley was an incredible event. I feel honored to have attended. Thanks for all the great music over the years.

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J.B. - Monday, August 14th, 2006 3:51 PM PDT
Is it true you are opening for the Animals on Aug 27 in Woodland Hills ?

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Ron Rawhoof - Thursday, August 10th, 2006 8:52 AM PDT
I recently saw you with James Lee Stanley at the Sinnissippi band shell in Rockford, Illinois. I just wanted to say that it was one of the most enjoyable acoustic concerts I've ever been to. Thank you for a great evening of music.

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john - Tuesday, August 8th, 2006 3:12 AM PDT
i have been hunting for a copy of "memory" from the first self titled album silver for a long time..that whole album is good but hard to come by, ive asked all over trying to find it..any suggestions?

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Susanne - Thursday, August 3rd, 2006 10:58 AM PDT
the new song you played in san diego - i just must have it !!!!
I enjoyed the show and was in "Awe" to see you in person.
I thank my friend Mike Calderon for introducing me to your music so many years ago.

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Jim Kaltenthaler - Saturday, July 22nd, 2006 10:58 AM PDT
John,
After twenty five years you are about to sit down with Mark and play again in my adopted home town of San Diego.(I actually live up in the mountains of San Diego in a little town called Julian.

Except for a reunion of the Beatles, nothing has excited me more than the thought of you and Mark playing together again. Your music has been a part of my life since those first notes of "Oh My Surprise" that I heard back in 1971.

I hope that you will feel my spirit there with you on the 30th of July because my family and I will unfortunately be in Oregon on a 3 week camping trip beginning this coming Tuesday, the 25th.

Believe me when I tell you that I regret few things in my life, I have been a blessed man, but on the evening of the 30th wherever I may be camping under the stars in some off the beaten path spot in Oregon, I will somehow know that my day will be a little less than it could have been for missing you and Mark.

Perhaps now was not meant to be the time for myself and my family to be there to see you , but hopefully later down the road that time will be right.

Enjoy San Diego and have a wonderful evening with your friends.

Sincerely,

Jim Kaltenthaler

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Chris Richard - Wednesday, July 19th, 2006 7:56 AM PDT
Wow, my brother from Dayton just forwarded me your announcement that you'll be in the Wisconsin area this weekend so hopeful that i can get to one of the shows. Listening to "Home Again" off your web site brought back 30 years (eeekk!) since i saw you at The Palace in Dayton. Still sounds like the best acoustic music that can be found. Looking forward to your new stuff. Thanks for hanging in there. Chris

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James Jones - Wednesday, July 5th, 2006 5:54 AM PDT
Yow... thanks to pandora.com, I heard "Paint it Black" and saw your name. "Hmmm...'Batdorf' isn't all that common a name," I thought, "Could it be...?" and I see that it is. Thanks for creating some fine music. "Home Again" is distilled joy, and just what this depressed college kid needed when it came out.

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Richard DeCuir - Friday, June 30th, 2006 10:55 AM PDT
We first saw you, Mark and the band at Long Beach State College in 72 or 73. To this day Batdorf and Rodney is the band of choice for the DeCuir brothers. I'm sure there will be lots played when we get together in Medford Oregon next month.

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Kate Hegger - Friday, June 23rd, 2006 9:55 AM PDT
Finally, I found you again! Have always been a huge fan of your music. One day as I was driving down the road, "Home Again" came on the radio and I was thrilled to death as I haven't heard that song in years. I had to pull over so I could hear every word and note so I wouldn't miss a thing! When I listen to your music, it makes me feel like I am TOTALLY alive and I can't get enough of it. The lyrics in your songs are fantastic and really make you think about life in a deeper way. I have requested to my family, that when my time comes and it's time for me to meet my Maker, I want "Home Again" played at my funeral. Thank you for sharing your God given talents to all of us. And...we would love to see you in ST. LOUIS, MO.

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Nancy R Heard - Tuesday, June 20th, 2006 2:13 PM PDT
So glad to have found you again. I can't wait to see you at Kulak's Woodshed in July. Please put me on your e-mailing list if you have one. Be well!

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BRIGID BOYCE - Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 9:45 AM PDT
JOHN
IT WAS A GREAT SHOW AT THE CANAL STREET TAVERN SAT. NITE. JUST AS EVERYONE ELSE HAS SAID BOY DID YOU TAKE ME BACK TO A PLACE WHERE LIFE WAS MUCH SIMPLER EXEPT FOR THE 'NAM. TO SIT AND LISTEN TO THE MUSIC ALL THAT WAS MISSING WAS THE MIRRORED GLOBE FROM THE BLUE MOON BALLROOM.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
DONT STAY AWAY FROM HOME FOR THAT MANY YEARS

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Luanne Rock - Tuesday, May 16th, 2006 7:35 AM PDT
loved the music in the 70's none of my friends now has ever heard your music. they will now

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Scott Hammond - Monday, May 15th, 2006 3:08 PM PDT
John: My wife and I really enjoyed seeing you at Canal Street in Dayton the other night. The acoustic Stones music was great! Bought the new CD on the way out. Thirty years ago I would have bet against me ever buying such a thing , but you've given it new life. Also great to hear some of the old Batdorf and Rodney stuff , even though it's 30 years old, its timeless and still stands up (we will have to buy the CDs now). You and Stanley really compliment each other. It's been fun watching your career unfold , first watching you bang out Monkee's tunes on the piano at kid birthday parties at the Semler farm (mid 60s), those first B & R albums (early 70s), a Silver concert at Wittenberg U (late 70s), hearing your voice and music on TV shows and commercials (80s and 90s), and now back to Dayton to play acoustic Stones - what a trip!

Your cousin Kurt wanted me to bring my Silver Album to Canal Street, but I opted not too, as I thought you wouldn't appreciate him screaming his requests for "Wham Bam"? from the audience!

You taught me my first song (lick) on the guitar at one of those Semler farm visits way back when,believe it was "Little Black Egg"?. Since then I never have been far from a guitar and I thank you for that. Good luck!

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Doug West - Sunday, May 14th, 2006 9:51 AM PDT
John, I just wrote a short personal note to you but realized there may be some people who would like to know about your beginnings. When you were 14, we(the Trojans-a Dayton Ohio group specializing in Dylan and other not so often played artists)saw you at the Blue Moon in Xenia. Our lead singer was leaving for Viet Nam and we said "That's our new lead singer" You came to my parents house for an audition, bringing your electric piano, and blew us away with your "Summer in the City" Jon Sebastian tune. Immediately you became the center of the Trojans. All the teenie boopers would scream and holler when you'd get down on your knees and wale a tune like "Ruby Tuesday" or "I've Got You Babe". Our style changed to adapt to your talents and it certainly launched us into sub orbit. When we all graduated from high school (you were two years younger than us) we went to college and you went to LA. That's when you left sub orbit and we all know the rest. I'm glad you've never lost your roots. That was illustrated when you called me to give me front row seats at a B&R concert in Philly when I was in medical school. We stood up and left before Bread came on stage because you and Mark were done. As far as we were concerned, the concert was over. People thought we were weird to leave front row seats, but we old Trojans needed to discuss a few things. It really amused me yesterday when I called you and you asked me if I ever finished medical school. I think that radical, long haired medical student (still living in his rock and roll days)didn't inspire much confidence that I would become a surgeon. Great to see you and come full circle after 40 years. Hope to see you again soon.

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Doug and Juetta West - Sunday, May 14th, 2006 9:22 AM PDT
Great seeing you last night John. When you get to Maui look us up so we can rehash the primitive days in the Trojans.

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Julie Amos - Sunday, May 14th, 2006 8:07 AM PDT
Back in "the good ole days" (was it '73 or '74?), I had the wonderful opportunity to see Batdorf and Rodney with Harry Chapin at Wright State University. It was one of those concerts I've never forgotten. I was elated when I discovered you were going to be playing at the Canal Street Tavern in Dayton. I was one of the first people in line and absolutely loved the show last night. The acoustic melodies were spell binding. When you played some of your earlier songs, it brought back so many memories and I was suprised I remembered some of the lyrics. I hope you didn't mind my harmonizing at the side of the stage. Keep up the great work - your musical talent is to be commended.

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Dave & Debbie Brannum - Monday, May 8th, 2006 7:19 AM PDT
Hi!
from your cousins in OH
Look forward to seeing you this week!

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Sheryl Ferguson - Thursday, May 4th, 2006 11:01 AM PDT
Date: Tue May 02 5:04:22 2006
Lebanon OH

I saw Batdorf & Rodney about '74 near UCONN. It was a religious experience. No other concert ever hit the core of my being like that one. I think I may have even told them that on break.(no pick-up intended)So crisp, so clear, so TIGHT! Later, I became an entertainer myself. Tonight I was surfing and just "rediscovered" the music. Now I see Batdorf will be in Dayton in just 2 weeks! My first thoughts are, I can't take smokey bars anymore, alas, it's a smoke free event! That's too much of a coincidence to pass up. But how will it be without Rodney? Thanx for being some of the great memories of my youth. Any chance it was a Holy Ghost anointing I was perceiving?

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Dennis B - Thursday, May 4th, 2006 10:58 AM PDT
Date: Mon Apr 17 23:06:44 2006
Toledo, Ohio

I saw John and Mark in Beavercreek,along with Harry Chapin. It was a great night of what is now vintage 70's music. I was glad to be able to add B&R to my collection. It is unique and excellent music.

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Name: Steve Gordon - Thursday, May 4th, 2006 10:56 AM PDT
Date: Sat Apr 15 17:51:22 2006
Houston Texas

In 1972 & 1973, I managed a little record shop in Tampa, Florida called "Record City". I was 17. When "Home Again" came out I really liked it and it sold like hotcakes! I recently heard it on my satellite radio. You guys are great. Thanks for the memories!

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Joe Marchione - Thursday, April 20th, 2006 6:23 PM PDT
Thanks for friending my son's band, Under Your Bed on MySpace recently. I saw Batdorf & Rodney perform in maybe 1972 at the Bitter End. I believe it was a release party for your first album together as Batdorf & Rodney. It was great, remember it like it was yesterday. Glad to see you are still cooking. Love your stuff.

Best,
Joe Marchione

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Timothy Trotter - Saturday, April 15th, 2006 8:23 PM PDT
I have been looking vainly for "Life Is You" as a CD -- I still have the record. Please make it available (complete with the calligraphy on the liner) on CD soon. The music takes me way back and since your on the iPod in the OR, maybe a new generation will be introduced to your music.
Thanks...Tim Trotter

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Eric Hollon - Friday, April 14th, 2006 9:40 AM PDT
Dear John:

Glad to see so many still remember the WVUD days album rock, and yall duoin us all in on acoustics. Would have loved to play bass for you guys and would still anytime for charity work. since my family lost everything gained in 60 years in Dayton, memories are all thats left. My cousins jammin in Green Light Sunday and Trudy was a blast but I love acoustic too. From the old North side, thanks and good luck John and Mark. Wish Dabico would gather up all the regionals for a compilation but who would the market be, us homeless talkers? Man this place was hoppin for decades with locals. great stuff;
later

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Rick Tyler - Monday, April 3rd, 2006 7:16 PM PDT
Great to see you are still making music and look forward to hearing the CD's instead of the tired lp's that I have babied for over 30 years.

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Joel Kaufman - Monday, April 3rd, 2006 9:41 AM PDT
Date: Mon Mar 27 19:34:58 2006
Santa Barbara, California USA
Have been a big fan since the first Batdorf & Rodney show at the Troubdour early 1970's.

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Craig Clymo - Monday, April 3rd, 2006 9:40 AM PDT
Date: Mon Mar 27 1:42:19 2006
Saw Batdorf and Rodney in Denver 30 years ago and never forgot their music/ It inspired me at a time when I was learning Guitar. I am still playing and never miss a chance to play some of thier songs. People still love their music.

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chuck and rud - Monday, April 3rd, 2006 9:37 AM PDT
Many a good times had growing up listining to your music The music has helped me through many tough times THANK YOU THANK YOU

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Mark Shullick - Tuesday, March 28th, 2006 10:25 AM PST
I have been a big fan for many of years. When i lost my album collection, my biggeast loss was Batdorf and Rodney. Home Again will always be one of my favorite songs. Please make itr down to the Tampa area. I would love to bring my freinds to come and see you.

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Junior vasquez - Saturday, March 25th, 2006 7:41 PM PST
Mon Mar 20 21:22:46 2006
Hey John back in 1975 you and Mark played in Lubbock Texas. I played in the band that opened for you guys we were called Peyote. We were big Batdorf and Rodney fans. You allowed us to play Home Again. I will never forget it!What has become of Mark Rodney? God Bless, Junior Vasquez

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Rick - Saturday, March 25th, 2006 7:38 PM PST
Date: Thu Mar 09 13:05:17 2006
So glad to see you guys are still around. Always wondered what happened to the sound. Guess I should have checked the "net" a long time ago.

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James Smith - Saturday, March 25th, 2006 7:36 PM PST
Date: Tue Jan 31 16:12:13 2006
thanks for the great music. I started listening to you in the 70s. Ex girlfriend took my album so I am going to get your CDs. thanks again

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David Yates - Saturday, March 18th, 2006 3:06 PM PST
I saw your show last night at Kulak's Woodshed. It was great to see and hear you. I wore out my Batdorf & Rodney LPs from the 70s. Glad you mentioned where I could get the CDs. I bought them that night. I hope the "Life Is You" album is released on CD someday. Keep on makin' the great music.

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Curtis Hirabayashi - Tuesday, March 14th, 2006 6:20 PM PST
I owned all 3 Batdorf and Rodney albums when I was in high school. Nice to know that John is still alive and kicking! I'll try to make the Fret House concert.

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Charlette Fuggetta - Saturday, March 11th, 2006 4:26 PM PST
I'm really getting excited about the two shows coming up on March 17th at Kulaks Woodshed and March 18th at the Fret House...Me & my buddy Spark/Mark are once again driving down from San Jose...YAHOO ROADTRIP! Last night I went onto the live webcast at Kulaks just to check it out...Folks, you have to check this thing out...it is AWESOME and it's FREE. I wanted to make sure my husband could get on & see the show next week while I'm down there (Kinda like a dry run). I highly suggest you all try that so that on show night you can sail right to it...man this technology stuff is sure a great way to be there when you can't be there. Anyway...check it out! Can't wait until next weekend. EVER YOUR FAN, Charlette

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Tom Vessie - Friday, March 10th, 2006 8:50 AM PST
Great web site John! You have a great voice, sure wish I could play the guitar like that! I'll see you in Sacramento!

Tom

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Dennis Wasnich - Sunday, March 5th, 2006 5:17 AM PST
I became a fan of Batdorf & Rodney when those albums first came out, and that influenced me to pick up the acoutic guitar. I just wanted to say thanks for all the great music!

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Ron Lindeboom - Sunday, February 26th, 2006 7:04 AM PST
Hello John. I have followed your music since 'Off the Shelf' first came out many years ago. No matter how many years pass, the music stays fresh and meaningful, which is quite an accomplishment. I once had the chance to see Batdorf & Rodney in Portland, Oregon but one of you guys was sick with the flu and had to cancel. On the bill with you was some unknown guy named Jim Croce who I'd only ever heard of from 'Bad, Bad Leroy Brown' and I could have cared less about hearing that so I cashed in my tickets for a refund and went home. Within a matter of months he died in a plane crash and the good stuff came out. I have always regretted both having not had the chance to see Batdorf & Rodney on your first tour and for having never seen Jim Croce. I can only imagine what a magical night it would have been to see both Batdorf & Rodney and Jim Croce in a single show. Thank you for a lot of great music, John. I have everything you've recorded over the years. Ron Lindeboom, creativecow.net

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Tom W. Roth - Saturday, February 25th, 2006 9:04 PM PST
My wife & I have loved your music for years. Thanks for keeping it going! How about checking out Wildwood Springs Lodge, Steele, MO. Its a great venue for acoustic and only 1 hr. drive from St. Louis where you have an enormous fan base. Hope to see you there! wildwoodspringslodge.com

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michael labombarda - Thursday, February 23rd, 2006 10:48 AM PST
I've been a huge fan of Batdorf & Rodney since the early 70's. The first three lp's (which I still own & enjoy) are still amazing. Nice to see them being offered on CD. Classic stuff!! Thanks for all the years of enjoyment.

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Charlette Fuggetta - Monday, February 13th, 2006 5:51 PM PST
WOW...you sure have ALOT of relatives!

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Charlette Fuggetta - Monday, February 13th, 2006 5:45 PM PST
John-Everyone thinks that they are your biggest fan, and I'm sure we all are. However, I have been loving your music longer than most. After driving 6 hours to see you play at Gayle's Perks last Friday, My friend & I listened to your CD with Michael on the way home. I was so wired from all the coffee & so moved by the music of you & your friends that I would never have slept anyway. Seeing you play in that small intimate setting was like being at home with friends. When Gen & I use to follow you guys around in your SILVER days I always wished I could see you guys play in that type of setting. For you fans that don't know, almost 30 years ago my friend Gen/Donna & I decide to drive to Colorado one weekend to surprise John & all the other SILVER band members. We got all the way there only to find out the show had been cancelled. On the way home Gen/Donna drove us over a cliff in Larame, Wyoming & we had to get towed back up onto the road. We were in our twenties then. Now here we are in our fifties...each driving 6 hours to see you again (top that you youngsters). We fell in love with your music along time ago and the love affair continues today. In case you didn't notice we knew all the words to all your Silver songs and many others...WE ARE YOUR GREATEST FANS...but there is always room for even greater fans!Your new stuff is awesome and I loved hearing you play with Michael. His son is so young & talented...I hope to hear more from him in the future. Seeing Greg was wonderful. I'm glad he's doing something with his songs...it would be such a waste not to share them with the world. It was good to see that Steve is still with you sometimes...takes me back to Indigo recording studio. AND you still have the most beautiful wife...how lucky you both are to have each other after all this time. Don't be surprised to see me again soon. We laughed on the way home that we drove all the way to LA to kick back & relax & hear some great music with people who are so warm & down to earth...a rare treat for the music world. Thanks again John (& Friends) You made my heart sing...EVER YOUR FAN, Love, Charlette

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Lori Palladino - Sunday, February 12th, 2006 4:25 PM PST
Your music just made my sisters 50th b-day party. What a wonderful blast from the past. I'm 42 and just turned my 7 year old on to your music. Love you! Love your music!!

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Paul Mannes - Wednesday, February 8th, 2006 7:43 PM PST
Too many things to say in appreciation for your years of great writing. I first heard you at USC (LA) in 72 (I think). Even have a recording of you and Mark on KPPC doing the 'The Play'... never heard it anywhere else... Found you in the early 90's with McLean and rejoiced.. Great music... and with Stanley doing Stones - WOW!!! Beats 'Pickin' on...' series any day... Keep the Acoustic Duo stuff.. that is the best (like the XM show)... Do Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA sometime... love to see you in person again... Your music has stayed with some of us a long long time....

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cory enderby - Monday, February 6th, 2006 5:15 AM PST
my stepdad ron showed me some of your records last night...im looking forward to hearing them...laters....

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Jeff Kolb - Saturday, January 28th, 2006 5:39 PM PST
I remember several artists and several styles that most influenced my own style of music writing and acoustic guitar work. I can tell you that there's been no more lasting influence than Batdorf & Rodney. The combination of acoustic lead guitar, clear and unaltered vocals, and "up and down the neck" rythym's are still present in my music today.
Thank you so much for your early work......and now for being available and staying in touch. Your music still lives on the Sunday morning classics show on KSHE 95 in St. Louis. You might want to give John Ulett (the host) a call.

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Luca Coleman - Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 2:52 PM PST
Hey man,

Youse guys go off! (At least you did in the 70's) I wasn't there unfortunately cos I'm only 17 but I have never heard anything as exceptional as your intricate playing and incredible sonwriting ability. You have inspired me and as I sit here with my guitar I want to know...where can I get some tabs of you guys? All I have so far is parts of some songs my dad tought me. We are keeping the dream alive down here in australia and listening to you always. You are the soundtrack to my life.

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Kalib batdorf - Wednesday, January 25th, 2006 1:07 PM PST
Well i didnt get to hear you last nite but i have herd you before and you r good and this is ur nephew kalib jeffs son well send me and e mail some time

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Ed. Shorer - Saturday, January 21st, 2006 11:26 PM PST
It was a joy to catch you playing at Kulak's Woodshed last night. I enjoyed a number of Batdorf and Rodney concerts "back in the day." You and James Lee Stanley are a great match for the Stones music AND the old B&R stuff. Thanks much.

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Craig "Petey" Peterson - Saturday, January 21st, 2006 8:43 AM PST
"Home Again" still stirs the juices of my college memories 1973-77...thanks to Pete Fornatale at WNEW-FM for first introducing to it...thanks B & R for making musical magic and rock 'n' roll history....peace

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Connie - Thursday, January 19th, 2006 6:28 PM PST
Hi John,

Hope you had a great Christmas and New Years. I was reading some of your guest book. People really love your work. (me too) Your new web site is great very professional. Your picture is great too. Sounds like you have been traveling alot. I still hope before I get to old I will get to see you in concert. To the 70's

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Bill Halverson - Sunday, January 15th, 2006 7:40 PM PST
Thu Jan 05 10:48:53 2006
Hi John. The adventure continues. Bill

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betsy stewart - Sunday, January 15th, 2006 8:53 AM PST
For the last 25 years I've been asking stray people if they had B & R albums - particularly the 2nd ( the lip of the LP melted ). I've been connected to the web for years now - don't know why I never thought of "a search" before.
I ordered the album.
Robin Kessinger signed your guestbook. He is an awesome flatpicker I met at the Augusta Heritage Center in the 80s. I bet he has CDs out.
Best of Luck !!!

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Bill O - Friday, January 13th, 2006 2:04 PM PST
AWAS - GREAT ALBUM!! Outstanding version of Stones early hits. I was a big B&R fan, one of my all time favorite songs was "Home Again". Love acoutic rock music. I hope you might get to the east coast to promote the album.
There is a great place in the trenton area called Grounds For Sculpture. See http://www.crossingconcerts.com/gsconcerts.htm Best of luck and success.

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Kristofer Batdorf - Sunday, January 8th, 2006 10:49 AM PST
Hi John..
I'm another cousin from Nashville. Been listening and loving your music since I was kid..Keep up the great work..

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John C. Batdorf - Saturday, January 7th, 2006 1:26 AM PST
Amazing who you find on the internet. Good Luck.

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Tim Brill - Friday, January 6th, 2006 2:57 PM PST
Well, not long after starting up my new XM radio, you came over the airwaves....I can still feel the goosebumps after hearing your music that night for the first time in 20 years!!!

For years I would think of a song but couldn't for the life of me remember your names, until I saw it on the XM display...i was very excited and immediately had to look you up on the internet and get the cd's.

Just hearing the music brings back so many fond memories of the people I was with at the time, what a joy....thanks John

Best of luck with your new ventures.

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JACK SCHULZ - Friday, January 6th, 2006 7:58 AM PST
I LOVE EVERYTHING YOU'VE DONE. I'VE BEN FOLLOWING YOU SINCE 1971.IN FACT I HAVE EVERYTHING YOU HAVE EVER DONE EVEN BE MY BABY.(YOUR ORIGINALS ARE MUCH BETTER)A LITTLE DISAPPOINTED YOU ONLY DID AN EP. WHY DON'T YOU RERECORD SOME OF THE STUFF YOU DID WITH BATDORF & RODNEY THAT YOU NEVER RELEASED.KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK. GOD BLESS, JACK

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Ron - Wednesday, January 4th, 2006 7:40 PM PST
Dear John,
Batdorf and Rodney music is one of the soundtracks of my
college life..The laughs and joys of those times are forever always, but thanks to your music, it all comes back so sweetly..thanks ...

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Jeanette - Wednesday, January 4th, 2006 12:31 AM PST
I'm just breaking a virtual champagne bottle in cyberspace to celebrate your new website with a comment in your guestbook.

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Monica Helwagen Crouch - Tuesday, January 3rd, 2006 9:24 PM PST
WOW! Running the halls of CMT.com the other night and run across the page of Batdorf & Rodney and started to laugh and was completely amazed that I remembered all the words to the songs after all these years! My ex got the albums in the divorce so I hadn't heard these songs in 25 years at least. Ordered everything CMT shop had and CDbaby. Can't wait to get a hold of them again and my husband is impressed with what he heard off the websites. Managed to find Jackie, too, after 15 years and we are both looking forward to renewal of the friendship. You're a long way from Hooterville, boy!!! Spreading the word about ya on all the places I hang in cyberspace, think everyone will be very happy to hear your stuff. Especially love the "All Wood and Stones" album -- very impressive. Doing the little happy dance!!! Monica

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Ethan Carey - Monday, January 2nd, 2006 7:53 AM PST
Sun Jan 01 19:50:22 2006
Referred By: Google
Discovered you and Mark when we were playing acoustic music in the Rochester, NY area in the mid seventies. We even did a cover of "Where Were You and I". The guitar work and the harmonies were an amazing quality the two of us aspired to...thanks! I wish we could play you on our radio show on I-95 in Danbury, CT. Check the website at wwwi95rock.com

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terry carroll - Sunday, January 1st, 2006 8:25 AM PST
2006-01-01 07:37:18
Very Happy to see that I can buy these great records on CD!
My first wife and I were big fans and I took the records in the divorce! So, I just bought the 2nd album for her as it was her favorite!

I will be buying more!

TC

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shira - Saturday, December 31st, 2005 7:37 AM PST
2005-12-30 20:54:19
My sister, our friends and I were B and R fans in the UK in the 70’s and we have somehow lost the albums so it is great to be able to order Off the Shelf on CD. Many thanks.

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Daniel E Meaney - Friday, December 30th, 2005 10:08 AM PST
Hey - it was great to find "off the shelf" - it was kind of a family classic among my brothers and sisters. I’ll have to let them know where to find it (they can buy their own copy).

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Rob Powers - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:34 AM PST
2005-12-21 21:00:22
Wow, i have been wanting these records on CD for about 15 years. Being only 25 i have multiple copies of the old B&R vinyls cause i have worn them out. I just bought 2 copies, one for me, and one for my dad

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Mike Freauf - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:33 AM PST
2005-12-09 03:06:41
Hello John,
I go way back to Beavercreek days. Friends of Jack L. and Norman T. Your sister and my wife, Lynne, were best of friends back then. Jackie called last night and told us about your web-site. I am getting the cds of your first two albums I already have. Going to buy your new one too.

Keep cranking out the great music.

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Robert Lamble - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:32 AM PST
2005-12-02 03:57:07
Hey John saw u tonight at med deli. I was the guy with the old albums. going to order all your cd’s tonight.
Thanks for a great show.
Thanks
Robert

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Barb McGhee - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:31 AM PST
2005-11-21 11:58:47
John, have loved the B&R music since early 70’s!! The harmonies along with the music itself have always been a favorite of mine. So glad to have the opportunity to tell you that and am thrilled the music is available on CD !!!

Best wishes, Barb

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Dennis Rhodes - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:30 AM PST
2005-11-19 21:26:25
I have been a fan for many years. While "Home Again" is one of my all time favorite songs, I was happy that I can get all your music on cd’s. Thanks!

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Shauna Tremblay - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:29 AM PST
2005-11-17 03:01:17
I know you from the work you’ve done with Michael McLean and had no idea till now that you have been famous for a long time outside of the LDS world. ;) I rean across your site when I was checking out Michale’s and had to drop by and tell you that you’ve got an incredibel voice!!!

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Nicholas Batdorf - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:28 AM PST
2005-11-16 05:47:37
Hey man just checking it out!!!!!!!!!!!
Nicholas Batdorf

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John Sadowski - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:27 AM PST
2005-11-11 03:14:54
John
Perfection. It says it all.

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Rod Bottomley - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:26 AM PST
2005-11-05 04:23:21
Your Album was the first album i ever picked out for myself. When I was 8 years old my dads buddy owned a record store in windsor ontario. He told me I could have any album i wanted. At the time i just looked at the album cover saw my name and looked at the cover with the faces in the letters and thought it was cool. All I NEED, is a great song and ive played it quite a bit. I mixed it in with some of my tapes that include Cream, Rush and others and it always makes my day to hear it. I still have the album and i played it tonight and i thought id type in your names to see if u still existed. Its great your still playing and if u ever get to Toronto or Montreal let me know. Oh yeah and dont forget to call rodney if ya get a chance. CHEERS!Ive got a cd comin out soon too its freetimefighters.com check it out if u get a chance. some of my music will be downloadable. Once again good to know your still making music i would have never known.

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Tom Craig - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:25 AM PST
2005-10-30 06:23:36
John,
I saw you and Mark on an open mic night in 1969 at the Three Muses in San Clemente. A guy named Al Elio won the competition and you guys showed up after he won. You asked if you could play a few songs before the paid band came on stage. You started out with Oh My Surprise!
You blew us away! Glad to hear you are still rocking.
Aloha!

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Dennis Wasnich - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:23 AM PST
2005-10-27 14:47:23
Thanks for the music!

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Brian Dvorak - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:22 AM PST
2005-10-27 04:51:04
John, I saw you and Mark play in Las Vegas in 1972 at the old convention center. The one that looked like a flying saucer. I loved your music then and I love it now. Your lyrics seem to take me back to those earlier years every time I listen to them. The Album I had was long lost and today I refound it online. Thank you.

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David Davis - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:21 AM PST
2005-10-22 17:36:41
Hope someday to see a reunion concert in Dayton, Ohio

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Max Komine - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:20 AM PST
2005-10-22 01:31:38
John--I was one of the first musicians in Hawaii to hear B&R and I introduced your music to other musicians who covered as many of your tunes that I did. One band was Kalapana--whom I believe you will remember. I met you and Mark backstage at the Waikiki Shell for your first concert in Hawaii. You and Mark have influenced, and changed forever, my guitar style. You both had such an wonderful chemistry...bar none. Keep up the writing and singing!!
Aloha,
Max

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Steve Timm - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:19 AM PST
2005-10-16 17:17:38
Dear John,
Saw you play at the canyon Club in Agroua Hills Sat 10/15/05. Met you after the show. Growing up in Las Vegas, I along with my friends saw you and Mark perform many times. We were convinced you guys would be big. Maybe that didn’t happen but your music back then is still some of my favorite music. Maybe the day will come were you and Mark might get together. If Loggins and Messina can you guys should as the new generations today would be blessed to here the two of you together again.I mentioned to you that I have been in serch of your albums from that era. My brother has the Off the Shelf album but it is damaged some what.Thankfully you have remartered those great albums and I will be ordering them from you now and can’t wait to hear that music again.

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John Zeravica - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:18 AM PST
2005-10-12 19:10:58
Wow! I was listening to 3WK Classic Undergroundradio on the net and heard "Can You See Him". I was instantly shot back in time to high school. I am 50 now and had forgotten how great you guys were. I just ordered Off the Shelf thru Paypal and can’t wait for it to arrive.
Thanks,
John

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Michael Gifford - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:16 AM PST
2005-10-04 05:42:37
I am glad to see that you are still around. Several years ago (about 31 of them) I came across your album Off The Shelf. I did not have a record player so I purchased a cassette tape. Love it! Played it a lot! Got married, had 4 kids, got divorced years later and the tape got packed away. Six years ago I was telling my new and current and forever wife about this tape I have that was great. I had to explain to her about your guys since she is 18 years younger than me. After six years I found the tape packed in a box that I never would have thought it would have been in. In a box of photos of my kids! I played it for my wife this morning. She loves it. When we went to play it again the tape broke. So several words ($*&!*&!!) were said. Now that I see that I can get it in CD, come payday we are buying it. Thanks for the years great music. You reached out and touched my life again and my wife’s life. Stay healthy and keep making music. Sincerely, Michael

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Glen Griffin - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:15 AM PST
2005-10-02 00:50:07
Hi John,
I was first introduced to your music after receiving a promo copy of "Life Is You" and I became an instant fan. While working at the local record store, I turned many people onto the sounds of Batdorf & Rodney. Your music is truly inspirational!!!

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mike wilson - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:14 AM PST
2005-09-17 20:45:07
So glad to see yer still at it. keep flyin high

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Kim Webster - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:13 AM PST
2005-08-31 21:31:33

John,
I am a huge fan of your work! I remember speaking with Melanie about some commercial work long ago when I worked for a local ad agency...those were great memories. I have been so impressed with your talent - from B&R tunes, to the soundtracks, to your work with McClean. Your album with JL Stanley was great. Have you thought about redoing your B&R stuff with JL stanley? I think it would be great!

Look forward to more great music from you! Keep on composin’ and recordin’ - we love your work!

Kim Webster

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Paul Tobosa - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:11 AM PST
2005-08-31 18:23:29
Aloha and God Bless you and bradah Mark- listened to you 2 in the 70’s ( highschool )- Still solid today. Keep jamming and writting. I hope to see a Batdorf and Rodney jam...
is it possible? Hope so-
Toby

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Brad Herling - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:02 AM PST
2005-08-31 13:00:23

I discovered "Off the Shelf" while on a small island off the coast of Maine back in the 70’s. I was on a bicycle trip and your album became the soundtrack for that experience. Great music for a great time. I’ve been a fan ever since.

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jeff fergsuon - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 8:00 AM PST
2005-08-31 11:00:33

way to go on the new CD! been a fan from the start, there till the end!

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DAVID A. ELECCIRI SR. - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 7:59 AM PST
2005-08-31 06:14:20

"BATDORF & RODNEY" ..OF THE 70’S ..."CAN YOU SEE HIM"...’DON’T YOU HEAR ME CALLING"...POOR MANS DREAM"...FARM....BAKER MAN.....THEN..3RD ALBUM LIVE AT MC CABES IN SANTA MONICA.1975...I TAPED A FEW SONGS YOU, RODNEY, JOHN CARLOS ON BASS..THAT YOU NEVER RECORDED...ONE BY RODNEY....YOU HAD A PROFOUND EFFECT ON MINE AND MANY OF MY FRIENDS & RELATIVES LIVES..WE LEARNED YOUR SONGS BY LISTENING TO THEM HUNDREDS OF TIMES... PLAYED "CAN YOU SEE HIM" ON THE CLIFFS OF "K-38 MEXICO" SURFING SPOT....

"ALONE AND BROKEN SHOES..HIDING FROM THE BLUES...
...."AINT IT LIKE HOME...HOME..HOME....AIN’T IT LIKE HOME..BABY!

WOW..LIKE YESTERDAY...
I HOPE YOUR NEW ALBUM SOUNDS LIKE THOSE OF YESTERYEAR...

GOD BLESS YOU AND WE DREAM OF A BATDORF & RODNEY REUNION IN THIS DECADE!!!

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Scott Seavers - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 7:58 AM PST
2005-08-31 05:14:53
Hi John, You know from past conversations that I think your music is awesome! HUGH Batdorf and Rodney fan and basically anything you do. I’m glad you are still writing and playing music. I will be a most dedicated fan forever. Thanks for the music! Scott Seavers

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Cameron Craycroft - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 7:56 AM PST
2005-08-20 06:08:39

Hi, John. I saw you and Mark twice at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach. I have mint copies of all of the albums, and was very glad to see that you are offering them on CD. I like your new stuff, too!

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Conrad Van Hyning - Tuesday, December 27th, 2005 7:56 AM PST
2005-08-15 04:17:24

In the early 70s I heard a song about 4 times only on FM radio. It was "By Today", and it blew me away. I could still remember the melody, guitar solo bridge, and some of the lyrics just last week, some 30 years later. It just popped into my head.

I never knew who wrote or performed that song until about five minutes ago. I was on the Allmusic.com (AMG) site, and on a whim I searched for "By Today". I can’t say why I never tried this before, but I’m really glad I just did.

I have been a guitarist, singer and songwriter for most of my adult life. Sadly, like so many, I’ve let it go in the last ten years, and so I’m no longer a practicing musician. All I can say is, you have played something close to what I’ve heard in my head for the last 30 years.

I’m really glad to have found your site, and you can be sure I’m going to order both of these records right now.

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Rick Peets - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:18 PM PST
2005-08-10 06:17:21

I listened to and loved you guys from the early 1970’s when I was at UC Santa Cruz. Your music was unique with and upbeat energy and lifted my spirit in a way that no other musicians did. Years later when I finally had the money to have a system and was trying to collect music that I had loved before, I tried to get your albums/cd’s but couldn’t find them anywhere. This went on for years and I was about to give up hope of ever hearing you guys again. Then Amazon indicated they could get your cd’s and I was thrilled, but they kept postponing it every 3 weeks for the last 4 months and I finally gave up. It was a lucky thing, because it made me search again and I found this site where I not only got to order your cd’s at last, but got to hear about how you guys got started and what’s gone on since. I know you would have liked being even more famous than you were, and for your sake I wish you had been, but it kind of shows me that like many other artists, the best aren’t always the most popular. All I know is that I love a lot of kinds of music and different bands, but when I hear you guys, it makes me feel a way that no one else makes me feel -- like there’s nothing better in life than this; that this is what life is all about and I can’t even explain quite why, but that’s how it makes me feel. And now with your cd’s I can feel that way anytiime.
I just want to say, thanks!
Rick Peets

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Jake Ross - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:13 PM PST
Mon Dec 05 22:57:07 2005

I listened to your tapes until they wore out - it is great to hear you have had such a great journey! All my best, Jake

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Didier Moreau - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:13 PM PST
Fri Dec 16 10:44:49 2005

the finest music i've ever heard

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Gary Fallsgraff - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:12 PM PST
Fri Dec 16 11:00:11 2005
Referred By: Steve

When I was in high school in Las Vegas, my friend, Ray Dodd and myself used to go to the UNLV coffehouse to see John and Mark. I was so impressed with them as they were doing what I hoped to do when I "grew up". As it turns out, I was a professional musician in the midwest for several years with a little success but not enough to keep it going. I still remember getting the Batdorf and Rodney album, the red and black one, and how it blew me away. As good as John and Mark were, these guys were even better. Oh, by the way, Ray and I went to school with John Mauceri in Las Vegas, Valley High. Wonder what ever happended to him.

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Jim and Robie Walker - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:11 PM PST
Tue Dec 20 13:41:56 2005
Referred By: self

Since seeing you open for the Grassroots in Las Vegas while in the service (68-72), have been a fan. Glad to see your still turnin out great music. Wish I had half of your talent.

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Jim Nuchols - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:10 PM PST
Fri Nov 11 12:13:35 2005
Referred By: Google Search

I've been trying to find out if the Silver album was ever rereleased or out on CD. So far, I guess not. I bought that album in 19788 and it remains one of my favorites, although it's getting pretty rough to listen to these days (moves all over the country sort of takes a toll on the vinyl I guess). Anyhow, I love your music and thanks for keeping the song alive.

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don mcallister - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:10 PM PST
Sat Nov 19 22:28:05 2005
Referred By: jackie batdorf

hello john,been a long time.seems like the last time i saw you was over in bevercreek at one of your dads howdowns you were playing a keyboard bigger than you.lots luck to you john.. dtm.

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Pete Immekus - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:09 PM PST
Mon Nov 21 22:17:55 2005

John,

Just changing stations tonight on XM and found your session on channel 50. What a delight and what an opportunity for you. I frequently see that XM plays selected John Batdorf songs and it always gives me a charge. I hope your son and wife are doing well. I miss the days of playing softball with Hawkwind. All the best, good health and prosperity to you! If you play anywhere in the So Cal area, please let me know, I'd love to get Rick, Bob and a few guys to see you play.

Pete

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Arianna - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:08 PM PST
Tue Nov 22 13:41:28 2005

You are the best.

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Jane Kenyon - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:07 PM PST
Thu Nov 24 22:23:01 2005

Your live xmradio was really great, thank you!

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Sandy - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:05 PM PST
Thu Nov 24 23:56:16 2005
Referred By: HoLar

like your music... hope to hear more of you.....

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HoLar - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:04 PM PST
Fri Nov 25 0:07:37 2005
Referred By: myself

Hi Bat and Mel.... up here in Idaho visiting some people... turned them on to your music... damm cold here... Have a great Thanksgiving.. see ya in SD.... HoLar.............

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Tommy and Becky Brown - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:03 PM PST
Thu Dec 01 22:47:12 2005
Referred By: Seeing You in Concert, Charleston SC

Hi John! We saw you and James at the Med Deli, Dec. 1, 05. We loved it! Thank you so much for coming and sharing this great music with us. God bless you both.

Tommy and Becky Brown

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Jack R. Linville - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:02 PM PST
Fri Dec 02 16:31:25 2005
Referred By: Your Sister, Jackie

Hope to see you some day; before another 30 yr. goes by.
Good Luck with your solo career

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Peggy (Wyatt) Massey - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:01 PM PST
Sun Oct 23 15:53:49 2005

You were a huge part of my life when I was about 12. I'll never forget when you guys opened for Dan Fogelberg (spelling?),in Nashville and got a standing ovation and they turned the lights on to bring Dan out. The crowd was furious. Also, Mom and I drove with Uncle Jack to a small town by Nashville to go to your concert. The next morning, Rick your bass player ate breakfast with me. That was way cool. Also, Rick let Mom borrow his jeans because she really liked them.
Anyway, when we weren't with you, we were listening to your music. I hope you are happy in life and I am really glad that you and Melanie are still together. Uncle Jack spoke very highly of her. I would like to meet her sometime.

Love you! Peggy

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Ian Cronjaeger - Monday, December 26th, 2005 3:00 PM PST
Tue Oct 25 21:49:28 2005

Had "Life is you" back in 70's

When will this albulm be released on CD?

REally enjoyed this

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Dennis Wasnich - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:59 PM PST
Thu Oct 27 9:39:46 2005

I've been a fan since the "Off the Shelf" came out.

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Karen Fieg - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:59 PM PST
Fri Oct 28 19:02:00 2005

I have the 45 record of "Somewhere in the Night" and I do agree that Batdorf and Rodney's rendition is THE best! I wish I could get it on a CD - is it out there?

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Tony Avila - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:58 PM PST
Mon Oct 31 23:16:23 2005

I am trying to get the album or CD from Silver. Any help out there?

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Michael McLean - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:57 PM PST
Tue Nov 01 21:36:21 2005

I really think you're terrific. You sing great, your melodies are SOOOO memorable, but the words...what's up with the words to your songs?

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Rick Batdorf - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:56 PM PST
hu Nov 03 22:09:52 2005
Referred By: Amazon Search

Just picked up your CD of Rolling Stones covers. GREAT!!!!
I'm sure we are related somewhere down the line.

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Scotty Sparks - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:55 PM PST
Sat Nov 05 23:35:10 2005

I've been a fan for years....decades. GEEZ!

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Sue Sheridan - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:54 PM PST
Tue Nov 08 19:30:46 2005
Referred By: regret

I was here today - thinking of you. - ss

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Robin Kessinger - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:53 PM PST
Mon Sep 26 22:36:45 2005

I'm a flatpicker from W.V. Just wanted to let you know that a lot of your music influenced my guitar playing. Thanks! Looking forward to hearing those
recordings on CD.

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Group C Lynbrook NY Been a Long Long Time - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:53 PM PST
Fri Sep 30 13:16:04 2005

Hello There
Finally found links to you guys. Will have to get the early music again.

thanks

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Paul Mugge - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:52 PM PST
Tue Oct 04 17:51:05 2005

Been listening to your music for years and years. Still turning on friends and they love your music as much as I do.

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Fern Batdorf - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:51 PM PST
Thu Oct 06 14:33:27 2005

Not sure -- but -- I think I've signed the guest book before.. If so ignore this one -- if not -- this is Aunt Fern. We are certainly enjoying your sucess.. Hang in -- Hang on -- Hang out !!!

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Larry Boyce - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:50 PM PST
Tue Oct 18 16:41:32 2005
Referred By: it's about the music

Sure would love to have some sheet music or at least tab or chord for your music. I love everything I've ever heard from the early B&R to the more recent B&M. Thanks! You Are A Song!

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Ben Massey - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:49 PM PST
Thu Oct 20 16:47:16 2005

Hey, I'm Peggy's son. I live in New Mexico. Fern and mom tell me alot about you I'd like to talk to you sometime. Me and my brothers have a band.

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Odd Vidar Olsen - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:49 PM PST
Fri Oct 21 11:56:53 2005

any idea how i can download the music by silver from 1976 do not know the title of the record but one song have the title musician....

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reggie mugleston - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:48 PM PST
Sat Oct 22 9:24:43 2005

i went to the batdorf and rodney concert back in 1971 or 72 at an italian restaurant in redondo beach, and for the life of me can't recall the name, but for the last 30 something years have been looking for you guys. . .well i've finally found you, keep up the good work

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Iris Harrison - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:47 PM PST
Fri Aug 26 16:05:00 2005

I played the Batdorf & Rodney album at the first station I worked for in Eugene, Oregon 30 years ago and was delighted to see your name on the "All Wood and Stones" album. What a wonderful CD! Glad to find you again after all those years.

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Gerry Ashley - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:46 PM PST
Sat Aug 27 4:29:47 2005

There's an incredible feeling that comes over one when he or she is able to locate a treasure they lost years before. Such is the case for me when I discovered I could get the original Batdorf & Rodney CDs a year or so ago. I absolutely fell in love with the self-titled album they put out in 1971 or thereabouts. I was in the military, stationed at Ft. Meade Md, and listened to their music on WHFS in Bethesda, MD. Over the years, I had, then lost, the albums. I never thought these obscure (but superb) albums would be available on CD. Now, as frosting on the cake, I've discovered this site and will now be able to catch up on the works of John Batdorf... and there's apparently a LOT of catching up to do! Is this Internet great or what? Thank you, John, for some wonderful music that got me through some very tough times in my life... and became a kind of soundtrack for some pretty great moments too. Like the lyrics say, "All my life, I've waited for this day, I am home again!"

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Julie - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:45 PM PST
Sun Aug 28 12:05:54 2005

Would you please verify that any of your Batdorf & Rodney lyrics were ever composed by college students and purchased for your recordings?
I've been attempting to verify a Mike Chester who claims to have been a composer of one of your song's lyrics from the early 70s. Thanks!

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Annie Bond - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:44 PM PST
Sun Aug 28 15:37:09 2005
Referred By: Wildman Steve Bronson

Love your new music. We're debuting "Mother's Little Helper" on our station, 99.9 the Rock in Auburn, AL this week. Keep rockin'!

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JACK SCHULZ - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:43 PM PST
ue Sep 06 21:11:14 2005
Referred By: ME

I FOLLOWED YOU SINCE I WAS IN MY LATE TEENS. I STILL THINK YOU'RE THE BEST. NICE TO HERE FROM YOU AGAIN WITH THE NEW EP. HOW COME ONLY 5 SONGS? HOW CAN I GET THE ENTIRE BATDORF & MCLEAN CATALOG. GOT ONLY 2 OF THEM.

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Ellyn - Monday, December 26th, 2005 2:42 PM PST
hu Sep 08 17:11:46 2005
Referred By: web search

I am delighte