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| Name: | luís |
| E-mail address: | innerlight100@yahoo.es |
| Comments: | Dear john,
I have heard the mp3 of the new disc,on camino records,¡very beatiful!. The piece "prelude to summer" looks like a variation of the sicilian bach, sonata in E flat. |
| Name: | Gianfranco |
| E-mail address: | gianfrancosalvio@tiscali.it |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/gianfrancosalvio |
| Comments: | Dear Mr: Hackett,
do you remember your holidays in Italy, this past summer? I'm Gianfranco, the guitar player you came up in the Oasis Hotel in Alghero. During these mounts I've spent some time to listen to your works, and wathing videos on youtube.... But've never found the courage to contact you. My God, I've played in front of a such big artist, and I think that it's really a shame form me the fact that I didn't know even about your esistence before our meeting. I'm involved mostly in progressive metal music, but I love everything that is "progressive", every sort of music that use contamination between different styles. And most of all, I love the Flute!!! It's for sure the other instrument that I'd love to learn and play. I hope to find the way to come to assist to a your concert, soon or later, but since I've had the privilege to know you personally, I hope the next time you come in Alghero you'll bring your flute with you: I'd be really honored to jam with you, and I'd call me very luky if you'd accept to record some tracks in one of my songs!! Maybe I'm asking too much... eh eh!! By the way, I hope this past summer you recieved the cd and the dvd that I left to the Hotel Recepsionist..... I would really greatfull if you could express your impression about my musical "Eco e Narciso". I know that italian language doesn't help to appreciate the songs completly, but still you can give a musical opinion. Now I'm working to another musical, and this one too, like the other, talks about a Greek tragedy, the myth of Orpheus and Euridice. At the moment I've written almost all the tracks, and I'm really proud because this work seems to be in some ways better than the older... fresh and more live-sounding, even if (except for guitars and basses) every single instrument comes form my computer. How would great to have a real orchestra, eh eh!! We have great projects for this new musical, and I hope we'll find the way to traslate it and export in other countries such England, where seems that Greek Myth is really appreciated. Wo knows?? Oh, it's late and I have to go.... Thank you very much for appreciating my playing this past summer. Thank you to your mother, as well, for all the sweet, sweet, sweet words she spoke about our Piano Bar Trio Thank you for reading this e-mail written down in my horrible english, eh eh!! Bye, Gianfranco |
| Name: | Eduardo Perez |
| E-mail address: | eperez05@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hola John Hackett te escribo desde Argentina, soy un gran admirador de Steve te escuche tocar en todos sus discos. Me acaban de regalar tu cd "Checking Out of London" y es excelente, la musica, los arreglos, la atmosfera. te felicito es un gran trabajo. |
| Name: | Alicenellospecchio |
| E-mail address: | alicenellospecchio@libero.it |
| Comments: | Very, very compliments!! I like listen when you play softly your flute...It's very moving! |
| Name: | Martina Schindler |
| E-mail address: | Mawo.Schindler@t-online.de |
| Comments: | Hi John,
On this special day as you celebrate your Birthday, Here’s wishing you a whole lotta happiness & sweet surprises Happy Birthday and best wishes from Martina + Jana from Germany |
| Name: | Steph Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | narnia.lady@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | Hi John happy Birthday today best wishes from Steph and Dave Kennedy;) |
| Name: | Karen F. |
| E-mail address: | old_rockers@macunlimited.net |
| Comments: | I saw a Steve Hackett gig at London's Queen Elizabeth Hall a while ago. It was his brother's flute playing that stunned me. As the melody of Hands Of A Priestess soared from his flute and around the auditorium, I wept. It was gorgeous. We went to see the gig a second time and this time I bought John's CD Checking Out Of London. It's glorious. His voice is sweet, slinky and full and it's now one of my favourite albums. If you like British rock that's thoughtful and moving, I urge you to give this a listen and buy it so you can reward this wonderful musician. Here's a cyber hug as thanks to John for a fabulous album. |
| Name: | Kat |
| Comments: | Sounds good |
| Name: | noly |
| E-mail address: | nolymartir@supercable.es |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.martiresdelcompas.tk |
| Comments: | very good!!!! I'd like this Album,"Checking Out of London" congratulations from Seville (Spain) |
| Name: | Todd Nelson |
| E-mail address: | toddn@edulinksys.com |
| Comments: | I must admit that your ethereal sounds are a part of my permanent memory. Although they are from Steve's music, I fully intend to experience your own efforts, which I anxiously await. |
| Name: | Isabel |
| E-mail address: | izi_121@yaho.com |
| Comments: | Hello from Canada. I bought Velvet Afternoon recently and extremely pleased you have produced another album with lots of flute, this time very lively by the sounds of it! After the rock album then this I wonder what's next. Thank you for the music. |
| Name: | Graham Harvey |
| E-mail address: | graham_harvey@msn.com |
| Comments: | Hello there John Hackett! I hope you read this. I am pleased to see the announcement for your brand new album wit Moodi Drury and I think the samples sound positively ace and I cannot wait until next month! God bless you and all you big Hackett music people. When are you coming up to Scotland to perform please? I think Glasgow has a good music tradition even in rock and dance, also Edinburgh with the 'cultured' types! Haha. Take care! See you! Graham. |
| Name: | Mino Profumo |
| E-mail address: | minoprofumo@libero.it |
| Comments: | It has been great to see the John Hackett Band live in London Astoria and a shame to miss it in Sheffield.
Good singing, excellent music tapestry and a terrific break by brother Steve. The Checking out Of London songs are even better live and I really hope to see a full tour and a magnificent italian show. Not to be missed also the beautiful lyrics by Nick Clabburn. Well done John !! |
| Name: | Sue Heather |
| E-mail address: | sue@heather12.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | Fantastic gig last night at the Genesis Convention. Topped off with a surprise visit from brother Steve - amazing! Love Tony Patterson's vocals too! Excellent musicians having a great time - what more can we ask - Bring it On!Will definitely come and see you 'in your own right'. Thanks for a great set. Best wishes, Sue Heather |
| Name: | Moodiman |
| E-mail address: | here at now |
| Comments: | Sheffield Boardwalk 20th May. Brilliant gig - faultless. Prog rock? Don't give me that - that was more than classic rock. The brothers have shown us yet again they are the masters of their art. John's flute playing and Steve's guitar were jaw dropping. Very pro band. Nuff said. |
| Name: | Steve Petch |
| E-mail address: | Moogman2@ntlworld.com |
| Comments: | What a totally enjoyable evening at the Boardwalk. Apart from an astounding musical event' i actually got to meet people i have loved and respected since my adolescence. A vastly under attended event concidering such virtuosity. I await the next John Hackett with baited breath and hope that it's the same team. Congradulation John. May i say in addition that Nick's playing was none the worse for such a lengthy abscence from performing live. The synergy between you all was electric The trip down from Hartlepool was well worth it.
Regards Steve Petch |
| Name: | Brendan Eyre |
| E-mail address: | brendan.eyre@tesco.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/brendaneyre |
| Comments: | What can i say,marvellous marvellous gig last night.The Band were superb,Great vocals,superb keys off Mr Magnus,and John,a cracking guitarist/vocalist aswell.
To top off a magical evening brother Steve joins in the fun!,and,the Hackett bros mother,bopping along down at the front all night!. Simply great,well worth the trip down from Hartlepool. Roll on Album no 2...Brendan. |
| Name: | Brendan Eyre |
| E-mail address: | brendan.eyre@tesco.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.myspace.com/brendaneyre |
| Comments: | Hi John
Really looking forward to tonights gig,hope you and the band enjoy it.Love your work. cheers..Brendan |
| Name: | Moody |
| E-mail address: | info-at-amethystproductions.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://Sheffield |
| Comments: | Wow! What can I say... I think it's only just sinking in.. the wonderful refrains of DNA being played live (on the mp3 page) made me realise this is really excellent music and I can't wait for this Saturday. All the very best..! Been rocking myself since those early days in the 70's and 80's; it's an honour to be a small part of the action! |
| Name: | Steph Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | narnia.lady@ntlworld .com |
| Comments: | Dear John, the rest of the band,Nick Clabburn and Steve Hackett great website!
Love the updated version,nice pix and mp3s Congratulations love Steph Cannot wait to see you on tour officially!:) |
| Name: | Norman |
| Comments: | Hi
Just to let you all know that Tony Patterson (You know? the guy who sings on John's album) has a new album entitled 'Ra' available for pre-order now. Visit www.tonypatterson.com for details. Also, the forthcoming John Hackett gigs promise to be fantastic! Can't wait!! |
| Name: | Jeff |
| Comments: | Hi John,
When is Nick Clabburn going to update the Ligger's Log Blog? The stories are so funny. I can't wait to read about the rehearals for the tour. What's the rest of the guys like in the band? Jeff |
| Name: | Laurel 8-) |
| E-mail address: | laurelthelunatic@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | Greetings John:
Many thanks are due. First, thank you for your time after the Seattle concert on the Hackett acoustic tour. It was a thrill to meet you (and the others) and chat. Second, thanks for the great album COOL (Checking out of London). I hope you can play Vancouver, BC one day. I'm willing to drive to Seattle but it's a rather long drive and that US border can be a pain. I just listened to the flute-dance fusion track - love it! Now I'm even more excited at the thought of seeing you and band play live. I wish I could attend the Genesis convention but alas my travel budget will be spent on a trip to Turkey to see the March 29th total eclipse of the sun. 8-) Laurel in Vancouver |
| Name: | Patrick Landon |
| E-mail address: | webmaster@all-texts.com |
| Comments: | I wanna see Ligger's Log Blog part 3 by Tony Patterson!:
"Next: Los Angeles. Bowie, Madonna, Morrisey and Pamela Anderson… Yes, they've all been there too." |
| Name: | Patrick Landon |
| E-mail address: | webmaster@all-texts.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://com4.runboard.com/bweekendgurusesotericmusicbbs |
| Comments: | Looking forward to next Los Angeles show! |
| Name: | Gloria |
| Comments: | Hi John, Great to see the website is SO much more interesting now. Thank you. Saw some old pictures of you and you looked stunning, so can't wait for the live shows when I can see you in the flesh.. Hope the new album is going to be as good as Checking Out of London... |
| Name: | Shirley |
| Comments: | Love the laggers bog blob. Fantastic. |
| Name: | Carl Swallow |
| E-mail address: | mantichore@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Received Velvet Afternoon from Camino two days ago. Suffice to say I have played it half a dozen times already, and as I type this, it is coming through my computer speakers again! Superb stuff from a truly talented individual. Of course, I already have Checking Out Of London, and love that too. Looking forward to the next album, and hope the tour comes somewhere close to me. (I am in Liverpool). Keep up the good work John!
Carl. |
| Name: | Richard Kidd |
| E-mail address: | richard.kidd@reuters.com |
| Comments: | John, when are you going to release Julia's song? Nick says it does not sit well with the other numbers he has written, but it is definately the most cheerfull song. Perhaps you could release it as a single from the next album! |
| Name: | Andy 'Banksy' Banks |
| E-mail address: | andy.banks@links.audi.co.uk |
| Comments: | Keep hearing how bloody good this '..London' album is...must buy it!! Looking forward to seeing the band at the Convention (guest guitar by any chance?)
Fond memories of those classic Hackett shows in the 70's...the feel of the bass pedals in the chest...the dry ice...then, contrasting, the romance of the flute with the nylon guitar...the hair...the afghan coat...the 'loon' trousers...what did my wife see in me? Could be a song title, there..."What did she see in me?" Oh bollocks - I feel like a right old fart now!! |
| Name: | Mino Profumo |
| E-mail address: | minoprofumo@libero.it |
| Comments: | Hello John,
great to know that you will perform live next may, I can't wait to be in England again to see at least one show. All the best for the new album and tour. Mino. |
| Name: | Steph Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | Steph@rtbcrs.demon.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi John,nice to see gigs listed on your website. I do not mind where you tour in the UK as long as I can get there by car or rail:)Have enjoyed reading Nick Clabburns web blog on your site!
Best wishes Steph and Dave Kennedy |
| Name: | Mark Kenyon |
| E-mail address: | kenyonmark@yahoo.co.uk |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.twronline.net |
| Comments: |
Hello John, Mark K here, the guy who drove Alan around on the Acoustic tour of 2005. This recent news is great, I would like to see you gig in or near Coventry so that I have an easy journey home !!!! Hows about Bedworth Civic Hall or The Warwick Arts centre ????? I hope to bring my camera along at the very least.... Hope to see you on your tour ! Mark K |
| Name: | Mario Giammetti |
| E-mail address: | mariogiammetti@yahoo.it |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.dusk.it |
| Comments: | Hello John! I just wanted to say that we are all looking forward to hear your new songs, to read Nick's new lyrics, to listen to your pards wonderful efforts both on album and on stage! We all are waiting for more stunning music from you, guys! And I wish you 2006 will be an even more successful year for you!
Best Mario |
| Name: | Phil Eames |
| E-mail address: | eamesy@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | Hi John,
I noticed that tickets for your show in Sheffield next May are already on sale! Can you let us now what other dates you will be doing so that I can get my ticket orders in early! Many thanks, Phil Eames. |
| Name: | Jeff |
| Comments: | Come on John! Get the site updated. We're all very excited!!!! |
| Name: | Gloria |
| Comments: | Fed up with looking on this site and seeing no new information. John, are you going to be touring? How about a new album? How did the tour go in the States? How are you feeling? Why have a website if you leave it to stagnate? Your brother's is always updated and so is Tony Patterson's.. so come on John, let us have some news. Love the music, by he way. |
| Name: | Esteban Guirao |
| E-mail address: | eguirao@gpmlaw.com.ar |
| Comments: | John, Steve y Nick: La perfecta combinación entre excelentes melodías, atmósferas y música del alma. Les estoy eternamente agradecidos por este sentimiento, and one more thing NEVER CHANGE PLEASE, DON`T MAKE LIKE OTHERS..WHO SEND HIS SOUL FOR THE VIL MONEY.(COLLINS, RUTHERFORD AND MANY MORES..)
-CHEKING OUT OF LONDON, HEXAMERON AND ALL DISCOGRAPHY OF STEVE (THE BEST OF THE WORLD)ARE PERFECT. BEST WISHES FOR ALL ESTEBAN from Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Name: | David Leece |
| E-mail address: | davenkitty@adelphia.net |
| Comments: | Hi John,
I must have been one of the first people to purchase tickets for your upcoming Galaxy Theatre show in Santa Ana, California. As soon as I saw "Steve Hackett" on the venue's calendar, I jumped online and snapped up a pair. It's been over 10 years since I have seen the band live. I can't wait to once again hear the beautiful music you all have created. I am hoping the band will be available for a meet and greet after the show. All the best to, John, and God bless. David Leece |
| Name: | Steph Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | Steph@rtbcrs.demon.co.uk |
| Comments: | Hi John and Tony,
would have loved to have seen your gig at Newcastle! Glad it was successful hope its not too long before you are back on the road again.Good Luck! NarniaLady:)and Dave Kennedy! |
| Name: | Guy Bergeron |
| E-mail address: | gbergeronqc@videotron.ca |
| Comments: | Hi,
Long time fan of Steve music, I've just recieve your last album "Checking out of London" excellent album, hope to see with Steve trio in Quebec city on september? |
| Name: | Robert Graefinghoff |
| E-mail address: | RStevelife@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hallo
A wonderfull new album! |
| Name: | Richard Schaus |
| E-mail address: | radarvideo@earthlink.net |
| Comments: | Please tour the states you are the best thing to happen to music in the last 20 years. I can't wait for your next CD
Good luck, Richard |
| Name: | Steve Hammond |
| E-mail address: | stevehammond@btinternet.com |
| Comments: | John,
I'd just like to thank you for the great music on Checking Out of London and Velvet Afternoon and to urge you to arrange your own tour soon. You were very kind to my 2 sons and I at Carnglaze and are an inspiration to any young musician. Best wishes, Steve |
| Name: | Steph Kennedy |
| E-mail address: | Steph@rtbcrs.demon.co.uk |
| Comments: | Dear John and Katrin it was lovely to meet you both at the R Wakeman gig.Have just recieved Steves dvd at Musikladen in 1978,with you and Nick on stage.this dvd brings back lots of memories of you all when we followed you and Steve around the UK.Hope the tour gets off the ground soon.
NarniaLady |
| Name: | graham silver |
| E-mail address: | graham.silver@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi John,
Just got your album, Checking out of London for my birthday today, amazing,what a great album, and i also recieved Sketches of Satie,what a great day. Thanks for the great music,not a bad singer either. cheers Graham Silver |
| Name: | Niall MacGalloway |
| E-mail address: | NiallMacGalloway7@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.brendas-bane.co.uk/ |
| Comments: | Loved the new album. It was recommended to me by the kind people from the Genesis Forum, and I'm glad they did! A tour would complete this great work. |
| Name: | Sonny |
| E-mail address: | webmaster@sonny1968.de |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.sonny1968.de/ |
| Comments: | Hi there,
on ROCK & METAL HEAVEN ( http://www.sonny1968.de/ ) you can find a review (in German) about "Checking Out Of London" It would be great, if you could add it to your review-site. Cheers Sonny |
| Name: | Hans Koster |
| E-mail address: | hans.koster@rg-export.nl |
| Comments: | Hi John,
Received your album lately from Camino records and its a great album its in my car full time and I love to hear it! Thanks for your magnificent music!! Looking forward seeing you in Holland! kind regards, Hans Koster |