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Melody Johnson (DJ) [e-mail address]
	I'm really tired of getting your post on facebook that you have too many friends---it's all a bit egotistical.
	Sunday, February 12th 2012 - 02:21:27 PM

William Cerf (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I first met Si several years ago when he came to Judson Memorial Church and the Left Forum in New York City. I'm currently a Ph.D. student at Union Institute & University in Cincinnati, OH. One of my professors mentioned the book "How People Get Power." She thought the book was out of print, so I referred her to this site. I've also put the book on my list of books to buy.
	Monday, January 16th 2012 - 09:54:41 PM

Michael Stephenson (Musician) [e-mail address]
	I have been a fan of yours since back in the late 70's when I bought your album Home and learned how to play the wonderful song "Seeds of Children". I used to play with a folk/bluegrass band and we would play that song. My old album has long since worn out so I was wondering if there are any plans to re-release any of the older albums on cd or by download in itunes. I would love to listen to you singing that song again.
	Monday, January 16th 2012 - 04:40:22 AM

Ken Suffridge (DJ) [e-mail address]
	Si, I was recently elected Mayor of Aragon, GA. I would enjoy a conversation if possible. Home: 770-684-1183
	Wednesday, January 11th 2012 - 06:21:59 PM

David Novogrodsky (DJ) [e-mail address]
	terrific!!
	Sunday, January 1st 2012 - 03:40:10 PM

Ilka Fischer (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hey Si, i met you in Engerhafe, Gulfhof Ihnen, Germany by the Folkfestival between the years. I hope you and your family is going well. i wish you and your family a merry christmas and a happy and good new year. greetings from ostfriesland Ilka Fischer
	Saturday, December 24th 2011 - 06:56:18 PM

Jordan Frey (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Greetings from Ithaca College! As a student, I wanted to let you know that I really enjoy your music and appreciate the messages you send across in them. Keep making music, and I will keep listening!
	Wednesday, November 30th 2011 - 12:33:35 AM

Nadine (DJ) [e-mail address]
	Hey, Sorry you're not ooming to the 50th high school reunion. Besides enjoying visiting with you, I was going to put on the memorabilia table your "Home" albume, which I own. It and you are swell. Sad in State College, Nadine
	Thursday, September 15th 2011 - 12:33:04 PM

john burge (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	I've known your "Aragon Mill" song for some years,and got down to finally learning it with my guitar..........great to have other songs with music and full lyrics on your website,which are "work in progress" for my performance sets, including "Lawrence Jones"/ "Moonshine Man" /"Gone,Gonna Rise again" Thanks for some great songs,which I look forward to taking out and sharing .... are any of your song books available in the UK ? Thankyou Si, all the best john burge
	Friday, August 19th 2011 - 11:14:21 AM

Buckner Richerson (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I am hoping your retirement does not mean you will not be active in the 2012 Presidential race because I foresee this being perhaps America's last opportunity to take our country back from Corporate Fascism. The two monopoly parties are sure to nominate again corporatist candidates who will never represent the people's interests. Will you join a coalition of Libertarian Republicans and Progressives, call it TeaProgs or whatever, and challenge Romney and Obama for President? Ron Paul for Pres/Russ Feingold for VP. Let's take back our country by forcing the withdrawl from all 3 wars in the Mideast, and reform Medicare, Soc Security, the Tax Code, and Campaign Finance. Let's do this to express our love of country and love of God.
	Thursday, July 7th 2011 - 03:45:58 PM

Buckner Richerson (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I am hoping your retirement does not mean you will not be active in the 2012 Presidential race because I foresee this being perhaps America's last opportunity to take our country back from Corporate Fascism. The two monopoly parties are sure to nominate again corporatist candidates who will never represent the people's interests. Will you join a coalition of Libertarian Republicans and Progressives, call it TeaProgs or whatever, and challenge Romney and Obama for President? Ron Paul for Pres/Russ Feingold for VP. Let's take back our country by forcing the withdrawl from all 3 wars in the Mideast, and reform Medicare, Soc Security, the Tax Code, and Campaign Finance. Let's do this to express our love of country and love of God.
	Thursday, July 7th 2011 - 03:44:53 PM

David Raphael (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si: When are you coming to Portland . . . the one on the left coast? We'd love to see and hear you again. Just uncovered two old albums of yours -- "Unfinished Portraits" and "Signs of the Times" (with John McCutcheon. Can't play them any more since we gave away our phonograph. Thought of you recently when Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer were in town.
	Wednesday, June 22nd 2011 - 06:48:49 PM

Janet Zerlin Fagan (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Just saw Silver Spoon in Cambridge this week. I really enjoyed it, and loved the songs. Terrific work - very creative. How does one get the "soundtrack" for such a thing? Will it become available? I especially liked People Like Us, and I Never Thought I'd Fall in Love. Thanks for all your hard work and for portraying the meeting of two people from different backgrounds.
	Sunday, June 19th 2011 - 01:58:07 PM

Jim Bennett (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, I have enjoyed your music ever since you wrote and sang my campaign song close to 100 years ago. A lot of water has flowed under the bridge over the years but I am still the liberal hillbilly I was then. The only thing is, I now have fewer traveler here in Ga. My phone number is 706-964-1197 or cell 706-455-1197. Please give me a call and lets get up to date.
	Friday, June 3rd 2011 - 01:35:39 PM

Geoff Bartley (1948 - ?) (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Dear Si, Geoff Bartley from the Cantab here... you'll know me right off... ponytail... soul patch... a hunted look... ha! I'm very much looking forward to meeting you and am excited about our MonMay23 show! You've been in the Cantab, so you know the layout. Sound equipment will all be mine and songwriter PJ Shapiro will take care w/ your stage and room mixes. There will be enuff mic setups to accommodate three or four additional players if you invite. Kari has run the schedule by you and me, but here it is again. 8:15 to 8:45 I play 9:00 to 10:15 you play 10:30 cake 10:45 open mic starts... this is still a Mystery Area, but My Plan is to ask 4 or 5 open mic regulars to play two songs each. You and yours are invited to participate... event will go right up to 12:45 closing... do what's right for you. The road is tough even if you have nice hotels and good food. From Kari, I'll plan on saying good night to you a little before 11:00. Again, I'm really looking forward to meeting you and am pleased to be doing this event w/ professionals like you and Kari. Geoff home office 508 875-8313 Cantab 617 354-2685
	Sunday, April 24th 2011 - 01:23:25 PM

Amy (WNYC, Musician) [e-mail address]
	I'm listening to your CD "Courage," but not the copy you handed me at JFREJ's Marshall Meyer Risk-Taker Awards--I'm hearing it on Oscar Brand's "Folksong Festival." He just played "Washington Square." Yesterday I went to the rally/commemoration of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire, right outside the building where it happened. At the awards, I told you you'd made me cry when you sang "The Lady of the Harbor," & you answered that you helped me cry. Well, as I listened to "Washington Square" the day after the 100th anniversary of the fire, you just helped me cry again. I also want to mention that I had a look at your autobiography page on this site & was surprised to see that we went to the same high school! Good ol' BCC.
	Saturday, March 26th 2011 - 11:10:12 PM

Stella (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Thank you for your work, your music and all you do for so many. Another dear friend, Bill Stuntz, shared many of your compassions and I thought you might like to read yesterday's Harvard notice about him, http://www.law.harvard.edu/news/2011/03/15_william-stuntz.html All the best
	Wednesday, March 16th 2011 - 09:29:41 AM

Siusan O'Rourke (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Well... Four Days and Three whole Floors of Music.. came away with One name Si Kahn Thankyou for the music Shared in Memphis Thankyou for the music Shared in the lifetime! Hope to see you again soon Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler The White Crow conservatory of Music Saginaw Mi
	Sunday, March 6th 2011 - 02:34:52 PM

Beth Cooper (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	My Dad was a Director of AFSCME DC 88 in PA. He passed away last Feb and we played People Like You at his memorial service. He was a strong advocate for workers rights and a family man. Your song fit him perfectly.
	Monday, February 28th 2011 - 07:29:06 PM

Nathan Moore (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Si: "Courage" is one of the most inspirational and enjoyable albums that I've heard in a long time. Wonderful lyrics, tunes, and singing. Your music has become a huge influence in my life and has certainly influenced my band, Low Tide Drifters. Keep up the good fight!
	Wednesday, February 16th 2011 - 01:11:10 AM

Trina Shore Sims (K-UT, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Another salute among so many who treasure your choices, your courage, your voice. Respect, affection, and best wishes to you and yours.
	Tuesday, February 15th 2011 - 01:29:12 PM

Renee Rorrer (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I really do apologize for chatting you up for so long today, wasn't very professional of me but I very much enjoyed the conversation. I am definitely going to check out some of your work now. I will also make sure my daughter gets introduced to your work as well. Thanks again for the great conversation. Renee Rorrer
	Monday, January 31st 2011 - 12:52:26 AM

Jon Tepper (WUMB, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Small world story...I have enjoyed your songs for years, but learned only today that you were a fellow alum of B-CC in Bethesda, MD (from B-CC page in Wikipedia) . That led me to your Wikipedia page, where I see that you are the son of Rabbi Ben Kahn, who I had the honor to lead High Holiday services with at Ohr Kodesh in Chevy Chase back in the 1970s (he was the Rabbi, I was the cantor). I also sang in a choir during college in Boston with your cousin, Jackie Kahn. I knew that Rabbi Kahn was his uncle, but somehow never made the connection to you. it's good to close the loop 30+ years later, thanks to the Internet.
	Sunday, January 16th 2011 - 01:17:34 PM

Ed Amann (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	namaste Si, Heard you on WRUW as I was driving home from dayjob today. Really enjoyed it. Liked the talk about organizing and really enjoyed "Stones In The Furrow". Be well, stay safe and have fun.
	Saturday, December 18th 2010 - 10:22:37 PM

paul lobsinger (erin radio ontario, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	i listened to your interview this nite with Steve Clark on Erin Radio in Ontario Canada. The couple of tunes "Otis" and "peace will rise" have me hooked already. i will search out the courage album (CD) this weekend. it will be my Christmas present to me. thanks
	Thursday, December 16th 2010 - 11:49:43 PM

karen aurand (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hi: I saw you in concert in Seattle this year and purchased your new CD. We were told at the time that we could download the artwork, since it wasn't with the CDs at the show. Of course, I waited this long to get to it. Can I still get the artwork?
	Thursday, December 2nd 2010 - 11:14:38 PM

Sister Edith (KUMD, Listener/Fan) [home page]
	I was listening to the folk show on our local independent public radio station and found myself humming along - and said, "That's Si Kahn!" I've been a fan since I first heard you at the U Chicago Folk Festival in 1979 - thank you for decades of music that heals and motivates.
	Saturday, November 13th 2010 - 11:56:37 PM

Muriel Hogan (WHAD, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, I started singing your songs in the 1970's and once met you at the Old Town School in Chicago. Always loved "First Time at a War" and the Brookside Strike song. I looked for your name because I thought of you today. In Wisconsin, we suffered great losses in the elections and I needed to draw once again from your wellspring of courage and determination! My heart has always connected to your music. Thank you for that!
	Thursday, November 4th 2010 - 12:36:37 AM

Kathy Jones (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, our dulcimer club plays the tune to Aragon Mill and when the words were handed out I saw that it had been written by Si Kahn which I had forgotten. I shared the story of how I had met you years ago when you came to Clintwood VA to organize a special issue of MLW. I also worked at Urban Appalachian Council in Cincinnati and we had your albums in our library there. Best wishes in your retirement.
	Friday, October 8th 2010 - 02:25:50 PM

Rick (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I'm listening to your "Courage" album now. Good sound. First time I've heard your music...
	Tuesday, September 21st 2010 - 04:59:59 AM

Charl (WEEU, DJ) [e-mail address]
	Love your song about the Molly Maguires. Quite intense. But, a major gaffe--the hangings were in Pottsville, PA, not Pottstown.
	Saturday, September 18th 2010 - 10:57:07 AM

Cam Weaver Cover (DJ) [e-mail address]
	Just read your Community Organizing book. Took me back through some old times and old memories. Challenged me about the future.
	Tuesday, August 24th 2010 - 04:07:18 PM

Vin Felton (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hi, just been listening to Season of Peace sjng by the Wilson Family, a group of accapello singers from the Teeside area in the North East of England. Wonderfull words and music. Thank you Vin
	Monday, August 9th 2010 - 04:09:27 PM

Dan Strickland (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si... have loved your music ever since John McCutcheon introduced us to it in Cordova, Alaska, during the Exxon Valdez. You are one of my all-time favorite song writers. We need someone of your caliber to write a song about the Pebble Mine threat to Bristol Bay. It would be the largest open pit mine in the world, and it threatens the biggest wild salmon run in the world. If you are interested, we can probably find funding for flying you up here and educating you about the whole thing. September is the best month. Please let me know if you are interested. Keep on pickin'!
	Wednesday, August 3rd 2011 - 11:48:28 PM

Sandra (Listener/Fan)
	Dear Si, at first: How do I pronounce yur name? Is it "S" or "Sh"? I'd like to tell you that I love your song "What you do with what you've got". It's one of the most touching lyrics I ever heard. Thank you for that and all the best for the future.
	Monday, August 2nd 2010 - 09:18:06 PM

Rick Herder (DJ) [e-mail address]
	Hi, Si, I ran across your name while doing dissertation research on the J. P. Stevens boycott. What a joy it was to discover your music and to connect a personality and talent to a name.
	Thursday, July 15th 2010 - 10:56:32 PM

Emily Harney (DJ) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Hello Si, It was a pleasure to meet you last week at the Sustain/Ability panel at Demos. I hope that you have had a chance to look at The America Project Teaching Method for Collaboration & Creativity that I passed on to you. We would love to hear your thoughts. Cheers, Emily MAPP International Productions
	Thursday, June 24th 2010 - 01:36:26 PM

Herb Cooper-Levy (DJ) [e-mail address]
	I purchased a pre-release copy of Courage at the IMT concert you did in February. I thought that the liner notes, lyrics and a jewel box were going to be mailed to those who purchased the advance copy once they were available, but I have not received them. Was my understanding wrong? If it was not and you misplaced my address, it is 1527 Oronoco Street Alexandria VA 22314.
	Tuesday, June 22nd 2010 - 11:40:38 AM

Sulane Intorre Breon (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hi, Si - We were classmates in both elementary school (I believe) and high school (before your family moved out of PA). I just wanted to tell you how wonderful it is to see all you've accomplished (particularly in the Southern Rights Movement) and with your music. I was working at PSU Libraries several yrs. ago and must have come across a book you wrote. I e-mailed you, I believe. Anyway, I remember what a bright and friendly boy you always were. I am SO PROUD of you!!! Are you coming to our reunion next yr. (2011)? I'd be honored to be able to visit w/you, if so. I would love to order one of your song books for my daughter. She is taking piano lessons again as an adult and really enjoying playing. It has been wonderful seeing your website and reading all the guestbook comments! Take care, friend.
	Sunday, May 22nd 2011 - 08:12:36 AM

Sue Libow (KBCS-FM, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Great to hear you on KBCS-FM this morning... thank you for your decades of musical activism. You are an inspiration!
	Saturday, March 20th 2010 - 08:33:45 PM

Jerry Atkin (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hey Si, Sorry your tour doesn't get to Portland. We're back in town after an eight year exile in paradise on the Oregon coast. Not enough rabble to rouse out there. So, as aging antiwar horses we've clopped back into town. Got to see Cathy and Kamau last month and Suzanne Pharr. That was fun. If you get to Stumptown, call us up. (503) 493-5928 Jerry and Lee
	Tuesday, March 16th 2010 - 02:11:54 AM

Mike Sauber (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	What does retirement mean for a songwriter and rabble rouser anyway? I hope to goodness that you'll at least continue to write - I'm not sure how you could stop. Just know that your music has been important to me as a means of clarifying or expressing how I feel about those who would misunderstand and abuse power. I love the by-line for your last book - "...Quiet Lovers of Justice" - and quiet does not mean unspoken! Thank you for your work, and thank you for your supportive response to a couple of my emails as I adapted one of your songs and when I shared a song of mine. Your work, and you, are a treasure. As soon as your most recent book is available online expect a plentiful order via the internet. Mike Sauber
	Sunday, March 7th 2010 - 10:07:46 AM

Willard "Bill" Bolinger (KKFI 90.1 fm, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I have all your books and your songbook plus several albums from past performances in Kansas City. I am doing a 20 minute program on your newest book, "Creative Community Organizing" on March 4 on the Heartland Labor Forum at 6pm-7pm on 90.1 fm KKFI community radio.
	Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 - 07:40:13 PM

Renee Weitzner (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Retiring?! I can't believe it! I have enjoyed your work for many, many years. I wish you well in your retirement! Carry it on!
	Wednesday, February 17th 2010 - 06:54:30 PM

Mary (Listener/Fan)
	Hello! A friend of mine just turner fifty and his one birthday request was to get a recording of what I believe is the song "Fresh Water Whaling," which he heard many years ago on Wisconsin Public Radio. I believe it was player at the Wheatland Festival. Was it ever recorded? Thanks!
	Wednesday, February 17th 2010 - 12:32:25 AM

Debra (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	60? how, when? OMG, we were young things back when you played in TN. I think I saw you and John McCutcheon in the same year. Later became friends with Andrena Belcher. I know we are all still in our 20s. Really. Enjoy your next decades and thank you for 30 years of music and joy.
	Friday, January 15th 2010 - 03:54:56 AM

Kieran Fitzsimons (Musician) [e-mail address]
	Amazed to hear that you've retired! I'm a music teacher near Newcastle upon Tyne (N-E England), and I do lots of writing & arranging. I'd like to arrange some of your songs for school or small adult ensembles. Should I ask you or your publisher for copyright permission? All good wishes, Kieran Fitzsimons
	Wednesday, January 13th 2010 - 05:03:46 PM

Chip Hughes (wunc, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Si: You are retiring??? What does that mean? More free time to be creative and do what you want to do every day when you wake up? Hope so. It doesn't sound much different from what you did before you retired! I will never forget the song you wrote for my wedding in June 1976: Love like freedom is a hard won thing, only struggle makes it last! All my best for the upcoming decade. Chip
	Sunday, January 10th 2010 - 03:05:34 AM

Lesley Grahame (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hi Si I love what you do - like lots of British activists who sing your songs (with acknowledement of course) at demos, on coaches and at folk clubs. New year's Eve says just what I want to say to my friend Ilse, an 85 yr old Kinder-transport, and peace activist now in her last days in hospice. Thank you
	Sunday, January 3rd 2010 - 05:30:58 PM

Chuck Deppert (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si performed at my convention when I was elected President of the Indiana AFL-CIO. Love you!
	Saturday, December 19th 2009 - 05:02:45 PM

Dan Leslie (Listener/Fan)
	I met Si at the very first Stan Roger's folk festival. My son was a very young 15 year old fiddler whos bluegrass band had the fortune to be chosen to perform with greats like Si Khan. My son Chris Leslie was impressed by the relaxed and open presence of Si towards the crowds and other musicians. This changed Chris' attitude towards his admirers and allowed him to continue to enjoy his music. fYI Chris has gone on to become a 2 time Eastern Canadian Bluegrass fiddler of the year, released 7 country CD's with his band Country Generations, written many songs and toured as far away as Australia. He has never looked at music as a job but as a enjoyment. I thank you for being an unknowing influence in a young man who had the chance to go in so many wrong directions. Chris is 29 now and living in Edmonton Alberta Canada, still writing and playing. Especially enjoyed your childrens cassette, the glass of water song still rings in my head Thanks again
	Tuesday, October 6th 2009 - 02:53:10 PM

Janis Pruitt (WKMS 91.3, DJ) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Si, I'm from Rome Georgia, about twenty miles or so from Aragon Mill. I used to pass by it on my way to band rehearsal and always think of your song. My dad lied about his age and worked in a mill at age 13. I also used to DJ at WKMS 91.3 at Murray State Univ. in the late 80's and played you on my weekly show "Music From The Front Porch." I hope you'll play in the Pensacola area sometime, it would be great to hear you live! All the best, Janis Pruitt
	Thursday, August 20th 2009 - 11:54:18 PM

Pete Leary (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Glad you'll be at the Festival for the ENO sunday. Hope to see you. Been a long time since we swapped songs.
	Monday, June 29th 2009 - 05:34:15 PM

Iain Findlay (6Music, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	If you had a dollar for every time I have sung "What you do with what you've got" round a fire or at a session (way over here in Scotland), you would be considerably richer. What a song. Thanks loads.
	Friday, May 8th 2009 - 12:45:51 PM

myles (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Thank you for all the great music . I just started playing guitar in July 2008 one of the first songs I played was Aragon Mill . hope to learn more of your music . Thank's Again Myles
	Tuesday, February 3rd 2009 - 04:56:04 PM

Michael Johnson (WNCW, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	great to see you are still at it, keep it up, Viva El Frente/Verde www.earthpeoplefoundation.org www.geodomehome.com www.senorpescado.com www.yourhealthisyouronlyrealwealth.com www.elfrenteverde.org Viva La Revolucion!
	Friday, November 28th 2008 - 03:45:34 PM

Richard L Walker (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I can't believe you have your songbook online. I was looking all over the place for "Aragon Mill" and here it is. Our dulcimer group added it to our tunebook and we often play it when we get together each week to jam. Thank you so much.
	Friday, September 12th 2008 - 03:05:53 AM

Ginger (WNCW, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed hearing you at the Ola Belle Festival in Lansing. It really moved me. Thank you so much for coming to Lansing and appearing at the festival. Artists of your caliber and depth are very much appreciated and we were so very grateful to have your support and have you attend. :)
	Monday, August 18th 2008 - 04:13:27 AM

Jed Gregg (XM Bluegrass/www, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hear your song "Tarpaper Shack" 1/20/08. It was the first time I heard of you, but you 'bout knocked my socks off with that song. On the vote line I voted "LOVE IT" (3 times). I am currently writing a short story about my family history in the mines of PA. Hope to hear much more of you & your music. I love the "old time mountain music & mining songs." Thanks, Jed
	Tuesday, January 22nd 2008 - 02:38:06 PM

Arjen and Bethany (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	We first heard you play and sing here in the Netherlands this past summer. We loved it. At least there are some out there keeping the music alive. THANK you
	Thursday, December 13th 2007 - 06:14:52 PM

Howard (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	THANKS! Louis Harrells grandson Andy
	Monday, October 29th 2007 - 05:26:22 PM

Landon Medley (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Somewhere in the hollow the music is still playing, and the mountains are still singing. Keep safe Si.
	Friday, October 19th 2007 - 11:46:27 PM

howard bryant (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Thanks. I was doing some research on my grandfather (louis Harrell) when i came across your work.
	Saturday, October 13th 2007 - 05:35:34 PM

Ellen Hoadley (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hey, Si. I met you at Peace Camp in Berea, KY this July. Thanks for sharing. Upon returning to my office, I found a copy of Transforming Knowledge, by E.K.Minnich on my shelf. What a tapestry we weave. Best wishes.
	Thursday, August 30th 2007 - 04:01:14 PM

John Anthony (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, Had not heard of you or your music before hearing Roy Bailey perform your song "What you do with what you've got" at the Trowbridge Festival here in the UK last Sunday. Few lyrics have the ability to move people emotionally, that one did; thank you for writing it.
	Sunday, June 24th 2007 - 11:59:55 AM

Bob Littmann (WNKU, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I'm a social worker, social work educator and musician. I'm glad to find your site and will be visiting my son who is moving to Charlotte in late July. Will you be performing in the area?
	Wednesday, June 27th 2007 - 01:12:19 AM

Gerry (Gary) Davidson (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, Hope you got a chance to listen to the Boozy Creek String Band CD I gave you and I hope there was something on it you liked. We are playing on Sept 21st at the Charlotte Folk Society's "Music In The Park". If you're in town, stop by and play one with us. We would be honored. Thanks again for all your great music.
	Saturday, April 28th 2007 - 11:52:18 PM

Gerry (Gary) Davidson (Media) [e-mail address]
	It was an honor and privilege playing and singing with you last week at the Carter Family Fold. I have been a die-hard fan since I first heard your music in the late 70's. Your songs mean more to me than you will ever know. Keep up the good work and know that there are many of us who draw strength from your music every day.
	Saturday, April 28th 2007 - 11:29:20 PM

David Johnson (WJAS, Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Happy birthday, Si. I turned 61 a month ago, so I am a little ahead of you. When I was a folk show host in State College, I played Luray Women and Aragon Mill over WPSU-FM. I wish you a pleasant and productive next decade followed by many more.
	Monday, April 2nd 2007 - 04:19:57 AM

John Tully (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I was strumming away at my guitar just now and a half-forgotten song drifted into my mind: Andy Irvine's version of your 'Aragon Mill'. A powerful song. I checked up on the email and there was the website of a person after my own heart: union songs, civil rights songs, songs of hope and peace and justice. I also liked listening to your song, 'When the war was done' and will get hold of some of your music. I'll be at a big union rally in Melbourne tomorrow, called in protest against the repressive anti-union laws of our awful government. Wish us luck because we need it!
	Wednesday, November 29th 2006 - 03:16:05 AM

Kevin Macero (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Definitely like the sound. Even though they're differenet genres, i kind of think of that nyc band hunting bigfoot. there's a paul rowan - johnny rolfe thing going there. if you think i'm crazy then go to http://www.huntingbigfoot.com then tell me otherwise. I'm looking forward to hearing more.
	Monday, November 6th 2006 - 05:31:49 AM

john kidd (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	we met you at the Beverly folk festival and listened to your music and lyrics with great empathy. enjoyed your workshop with john tamms,chumbawamba etc. Hope to seeyou soon in the u.k.
	Wednesday, August 16th 2006 - 11:01:45 AM

Mary (WGBH, WUMB, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Thanks, Si, for the insight into the for-profit prison system and the imoprtant work that Grassroots Leadership is doing in response. Thanks also for brightening the day with an evening of song and especailly for "Truck Drivin' Woman"! Strength for the journey!
	Wednesday, June 28th 2006 - 03:10:50 PM

Sandy Bauer (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	We miss you. It's been 9 long years since your last appearance at the Vancouver Folk Fest. Thrilled to see your book "How Privatization Threatens Democracy". I left Brooklyn NY in 75. Now it saddens & frightens me to see Canada heading down the same ideological road as the US
	Friday, April 14th 2006 - 05:55:44 PM

chad (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Happy birthday Kahn! I was introduced to your music by a local musician and the more I hear the more I am inspired to sing songs that work to make positive change in the world. Thanks Man!
	Tuesday, April 4th 2006 - 05:35:43 PM

Linda Fortney (Listener/Fan)
	Si, It's people like you who keep on working for civil rights, worker's rights and singing about them who give me hope that perhaps justice can be done. I lived in North Carolina for fifteen years, and I understand Aragon Mills are closing all over the state as the greedy ship the jobs to China where they can underpay desperate people and in some cases work them to death. Your music gives me hope.
	Monday, March 27th 2006 - 08:54:48 PM

Willem Noordstrand (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hallo Si, thanks for your gig in AMEN, it was wonderful and a goodfeeling for the heart and the soul to see, hear and met you. Thanks and hopefuly see you an other time. WAD lopen a wonderful and good song!!! Regards, Willem and Maria Noordstrand.
	Thursday, January 26th 2006 - 08:51:20 AM

Julian Kernes (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	As far as the guy who thinks socialism is slavery, he doesn't know history. It's Feudal Lords that are the older version of corporate boards who owned everything and the commoners work for them as slaves or indentured servants if their own businesses failed. Private orporations should not dominate because we have no control of what they and we don't elect them or impeach them. Government should not be dominent either because as in the past kings and princes and dictators issued decrees and executive orders claiming they are representatives of God. The result was people suffered. Our constitution with written rights, checks and balances and voting rights, representives of the people are there to regulate those that govern and government regulates private industry so no one is abused in theory. It not perfect, but a more informed electorate should help keep power between private and public from going too far inot a wealthy feudal lord or corporate fascistic rule or too far to a government dictatorship.
	Wednesday, December 21st 2005 - 10:10:39 PM

Jay (Media) [e-mail address] [home page]
	End the slavery of socialism! Keep government out of my life and my bank account. I'd much rather see things run by private business than the government
	Monday, December 12th 2005 - 01:54:17 PM

Beth Pollhammer (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, Is that your song "Riding in the Car, Car" that I hear on the automobile ad(maybe for Nissan)? I sure hope so, and I hope you get Rich Rich from it. Long time no see. I am still in Harrisburg, and still sometimes singing the Blues! YVT Beth Pollhammer
	Saturday, November 26th 2005 - 09:31:48 PM

susan shevitz &larry bailis (WUMB, DJ) [e-mail address]
	Hi-- Great website! Larry thought you might be playing tonight in Boston--See that it is NYC. Oh well, we will eagerly wait to May 6th...and perhaps connect before. All best wishes!
	Saturday, November 12th 2005 - 12:33:03 PM

Jeff Winegar (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hello Si, I grew up in Scott County Va and spent a lot of time with the Carter Family. I played with you one night in Gate City in a little beer joint about 25 years ago. I played claw-hammer banjo and still do but mostly fiddle. I have lived here in Charlotte for 18 years and just recently was told you live here. Love your music. Jeff
	Tuesday, November 1st 2005 - 06:01:12 PM

Clarence "Lindy" Baer (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hello Si: I have just started reading "Fox in the Henhouse" and only now become aware of your music. I am impressed! Please keep up the good work.
	Monday, October 31st 2005 - 08:41:45 PM

Dave (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Very interested in keeping up with your music and performances. If you have an e-mailing list, please add me to it. Thanks.
	Friday, October 14th 2005 - 01:36:36 AM

Karlene Dolan (Media) [e-mail address]
	I support what you are doing.
	Monday, October 3rd 2005 - 03:25:13 AM

Mel Silverberg (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Tremendously impressed by your music, performance, and dedication to your beliefs at your Lincoln Center concert on Sept. 2. "We're Still Here" contains captivating songs, and particularly appropriate to today's events is "When the War Is Over." I look forward to your appearance on Nov. 5 at People's Voice Cafe.
	Wednesday, September 21st 2005 - 06:36:07 AM

Maioan Person (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Hey there, I just discovered you SI, and must say your story is very inspiring. I added a link to your site at http://www.foltivism.net, an online community that is a directory of Foltivists. Thanks for all you have done over the years!
	Sunday, June 19th 2005 - 02:12:58 PM

Emily AP Cole (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, I just met you this weekend and was touched by your music. I love the style, and you are such a nice person! It was great getting to know you and I can't wait to get the CD I am ordering! Thanks for sharing your music!
	Saturday, June 11th 2005 - 01:47:53 PM

Jeff Chandler (DJ) [e-mail address]
	Dear Mr. Kahn My name if Jeff Chandler im 24 yrs old and live in a little town called Dayton, Ky. I was just wondering if u r kin to Kathy Kahn the great lady that published a book i think in the 70's called Hillbilly women. See my mother and both my grandmothers told ther storys. the chapter is called Blue Ridge Mountain refugees. I was reading it and on the first page it haves Si and some one elses name. If u r any kin could u give me a way to contact her my mother wants to know how things r wit her so if u can help i would be so happy. well ty for your time hope to here from u soon, thank you my email address is mojo42010@yahoo.com
	Saturday, June 25th 2005 - 10:32:04 PM

Bob Lind (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Si, this is my second attempt to sign in here and tell you your site looks great. All the best and continued success to you. You write some powerful stuff. Keep on giving it to us.
	Tuesday, May 31st 2005 - 07:57:46 PM

Bob Lind (Musician) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Si, Great site you have here. Easy to see, after hearing just a fraction of your set at the Florida Folk Festival on Friday, why you're as successful as you are. Unnecessary to wish you continued success, but I do anyhow.
	Tuesday, May 31st 2005 - 06:14:49 PM

John (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Si, If you're going to Idaho, check out Avogrado's Number concert venue in Ft. Collins, Colorado. You would like it.
	Sunday, May 22nd 2005 - 03:15:10 PM

Andy Cooper (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Over the years, your songs continue to top my "goosebump" factor list, no matter how many times I hear them. So much in so few words. In return, I gave you a CD of homemade songs at the birthday concert in DC. "One pair of hands now does the work of many; one pair of hands reaching for a better day (Working More)"
	Wednesday, May 18th 2005 - 02:22:37 PM

humberto sisley (Media) [e-mail address]
	very nice to know about you..
	Thursday, May 12th 2005 - 11:45:14 PM

Bill S (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hi Si! I had the pleasure of hearing you at the Pit at Merlefest last weekend. There are a lot of performers I like, but most are enjoyable at a surface level. There are very few that can make me laugh and cry. In fact, at the moment I can think of only two, Fred Eaglesmith and you. You bring humanity, something we need more of. Best wishes!
	Wednesday, May 4th 2005 - 05:15:37 PM

Janice and Kent Holcomb (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	We really enjoyed your visit to Evergreen, CO. The Grassroots Leadership team is awesome--they made us realize that we can make a difference now. We don't have to wait for elected officials to make those necessary changes.
	Tuesday, April 12th 2005 - 01:01:58 AM

Dennis Sparks (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Thank you Si for your music that inspires organizing and hope for people everywhere. In having the opportunity to work with you, I so appreciate your listening skills. It shows where your music comes from. Thanks for being an inspiration to West Virginia. Dennis Sparks
	Friday, January 28th 2005 - 10:52:29 AM

Richard Hartley (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hallo Si, i've never actually heard any of your music but i've heard Roy Bailey sing a few of your tunes and I love them! I've seen your store page though, i'll buy an album or two if you ship to the UK. Richard.
	Monday, December 6th 2004 - 09:09:30 PM

Ira May (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Happy 60th. Hope to see you soon in the Baltimore area
	Monday, December 6th 2004 - 02:36:26 PM

Francine Strauss (WXPN, NPR, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I just met you at NERFA after the workshop you led with Paul Stokey, Sonny Ochs, and the others. I asked if you knew my friends Bo and Sita Lozoff of Human Kindness Foundation in Durham, NC - they have a website - check them out. They work with prisoners. I was intrigued about your 60th birthday CD that I saw on your website. My friend and I were celebrating our 60th at NERFA. Think you're terrific.
	Monday, November 15th 2004 - 01:00:27 AM

Paul Kruger (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I also met you in Maryland the other night. I'm a long time friend of Charlie and Pauline Sullivan and CURE supporter. Loved your concert. Bought a couple of CD and can't wait to play them for my friends.
	Thursday, October 28th 2004 - 06:13:37 PM

Mary McGill (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Happy 60th Birthday, Si! I saw you last night in Silver Spring, MD outside Washington, DC. Your commitment to your music and your politics is inspiring. The concert was an evening of inspiration, calls to arms, and pure pleasure!
	Tuesday, October 26th 2004 - 12:21:42 PM

Shirley Lord (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I have enjoyed your many visits to Winnipeg with us. Wish you could do a tour of Africa and we could share your music with our friends in our new home in Uganda.
	Sunday, October 24th 2004 - 04:16:55 AM

Allen McBride (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	It's great to see a real Si Kahn website, finally. I'm looking forward to buying all these CDs I haven't had access to before.
	Friday, October 22nd 2004 - 04:29:45 PM

Dan Erickson (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	I'm the campaign manager for Donna Red Wing. Can't tell you how much we appreciate your support and your concert for her! Keep up the good work, and "Be the Change"
	Sunday, October 10th 2004 - 05:30:02 PM

Hilda Koning-Bastiaan (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Hi Si I saw your show in Holland earlier this year. I am Theo Lissenberg's sister-in-law and I talked to you that evening. I really enjoyed your songs. My sister send me the cd you did in Holland. I like it a lot. I now got my son interested in your songs [he knew some already, he is a John McCutcheon fan]. I am back in California now. Good luck, Hilda
	Monday, September 20th 2004 - 04:02:10 AM

Ray Barfitt (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I first heard Si in 1984 in Toronto. His songs are a brilliant match of finely written lyrics and aesthetically pleasing music.
	Wednesday, September 1st 2004 - 04:52:37 PM

Barbara Helmick (WETA, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Dear Si, Still singing 'Every Door Opens a Door"! I came to your site shopping for Home, alas out of print; guess I'll have to dig the album out of the basement and buy a record player. Looking forward to hearing "Woman to Woman" on the CD I just bought - I have it on tape, you know. Keep up the great work. Barbara
	Sunday, June 27th 2004 - 12:29:16 AM

Jan (WKSU, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I hope some day you will perform/record once again with John McCutcheon. Signs of the Times is an awesome album; transcendant.
	Monday, June 14th 2004 - 12:25:10 AM

David Silva (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I have loved Si since the first time I heard him back in the '70s. When my wife of 21 years and I got married, a friend sang "Like Butter Loves Bread" during the ceremony. Play a concert in Sacramento some time Si!!!
	Thursday, June 3rd 2004 - 12:13:10 AM

Zeke Smukler (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	It would be nice if you did a concert in Syracuse, New York.
	Monday, May 10th 2004 - 04:24:58 PM

Harry Vogel (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	I got the new 'we're still here'album a couple of weeks ago. It hasn't left my CD-player yet and it won't for some time. Si has made one of his most sincere and outspoken albums of the last couple of years. Indeed, in these troubled times we need people like Si to shake up our thoughts - people who actually force to examine our own thoughts about the issues we are forced to face these days. Don't be suprised if you won't find any wishy-washy songs on this album... Superb production! I was there at the recording session (which was great also), but the quality of the finished product totally took me by suprise! Great job!
	Tuesday, May 4th 2004 - 08:38:18 PM

John Pinno (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Played some of your music in a college prod of the play Working few years back. Also did some music gigs with your former wife Kathy in Austin in 1973 and would like to say hi...any idea as to her email, address, etc? John
	Tuesday, April 27th 2004 - 05:04:22 PM

paul d precour (wdet, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Great! An honest man who knows the emperor has no clothes! More like this and more like you; lord knows we need them now. pdp
	Saturday, April 17th 2004 - 01:02:04 PM

Dan Hays (Listener/Fan) [e-mail address]
	Been listening to your album, Been a Long Time, produced by our mutual friend Dr. Banjo, and really am moved on several levels. Thanks for the gift of your music. Best and hope to see you soon, Dan
	Friday, April 9th 2004 - 09:03:39 AM

Stephen Snow (WNCW 100.7 FM, Listener/Fan) [e-mail address] [home page]
	Great new CD, Si! What a way to celebrate your first 60 years!
	Sunday, April 4th 2004 - 02:42:15 PM

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