Miss Tess: Guestbook

bill mayr

July 27, 2010

hey Tess great singing last nite, i am signing up for your mailing list, bill friend of john casey

Tom Hay and Dawn Biggs

July 23, 2010

Saw you last night in Frankfort, KY. It had been two years since first seeing you in Harrisonburg, VA. Wonderful night. Thanks.

Gary Erwin

July 11, 2010

Thanks for doing such a nice job at the Greenwood (SC) Blues Cruise this weekend. Everyone loved you.

Paul Turner

July 9, 2010

While not a fan of a blues swagger style of music, all I can say is WOW. Such a powerful voice. Miss Tess and her band delivers. Enjoyed you at the Greenwood Theatre.

Melanie

July 8, 2010

I can't wait to see you in Roanoke in August! Roanoke needs you!

Nooner

June 24, 2010

You are absolutely amazing! Can't wait to see you perform live next month!!

CHRISTOS Tsigaridas

June 12, 2010

I like you guys!!! But put some "OPAA" fore me and YOU
OOOPAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!

Donna Fisher

May 27, 2010

Nice!

Phat Man Dee

May 25, 2010

Looking forward to opening for you on Sat in Pittsburgh! We'll have a lovely evening!

Mandee
http://www.phatmandee.com

John Krieger

May 6, 2010

Very nice set - Dan Hicks meets Pink Martini - with a touch of Cark Perkins here and there. Great rhythm section too.

Donna

April 25, 2010

Waited for 6 weeks for your appreaance at the Record Collector, and you did not disappoint. Awesome! Can't wait for your return engagement,thanks for making my ears so happy!

Ami Worthen

April 8, 2010

Miss Tess is the cat's meow.

Jon Bennett

March 31, 2010

Dear Tess,

Maria and I, along with all our friends that joined us at Bauhaus Kaffee, thank you for a wonderful evening. We're so happy Tim and Kerry brought you to our little coffee house and we hope you will someday, come back and see us again. I promise I'll have a proper stage for you and the guys next time. Travel safe and best of luck.

Regards,

Jon and Maria
Bauhaus Kaffee
Farmington, MO

Jack Lowe

March 30, 2010

Had a chance to hear your lovely voice last night at the Czar Bar, what a range of vocal heaven, complimented micely by the horns.

It was a joy, and I did not realize that you are not in the area often, so I am thankful I made it out.

Such a joy to listen to your voice, thank you so much for the enjoyful evening!

Wide range of melodies that just is not around in this day as much as it shold be!

Marilyn Mahoney

March 30, 2010

Saw you at the Czar Bar, Kansas City on Monday March 29th. Absolutely fab....and just bought the latest CD. Please come back....I'll be wathcing.

Maria Antonowitsch

March 24, 2010

We are looking forward to having you in Farmington, MO and playing at Bauhaus Kaffee' on March 31. We love your music and will see you on the 31st.

Robert Simpson

February 9, 2010

Saw you at Skippers, Tess signed my ticket stub. You guys sounded great. I need some of your stuff to listen to everyday.

Frank Wright

February 7, 2010

Attended wedding in Orange Park and just loved you guys. Great arrangement and style. Reminded me just a bit of Dan Hicks and the hot licks. I will spread the word of your great music.

Barb Clausen

February 6, 2010

We really enjoyed your show at Skipper's Smokehouse last nite. Will be watching for you to come back and spreading the word. Thanks

The Ox

January 23, 2010

Hello, I am a DJ in training on WDBX 91.1 Carbondale, Il. I get to test all the incoming CD's for the Folk Fiasco Show that airs Weds. 10.am. to noon. I really enjoyed evry song on this CD. I will encourage radio air play on the show and please send every one you put out! This is fantastic!! If you are in the area let me know so I can see a show. The nearest your schedule shows is Nashville. Thank you and I wish you great success!! Robert (The OX!

Bill Morad

January 22, 2010

So awesome to see you all grown up and making phenomenal music! Your cousins got me to this website, and I'm so impressed with what you're doing I can't even describe it. Keep at it, I have really missed you and your family; we'll catch up again someday.

Robert R. Chandler

January 7, 2010

I saw you perform at lovin' cup last night and want to tell you I think you're great, and a true original. PLEASE come back there and to Rochester again soon. I am unemployed and tight for money at this time, but will still support you by purchasing some of your music ASAP. Your bassist is awesome!

Victoria Vox

December 26, 2009

hey Miss Tess! see your parents from time to time :) so wonderful to hear your new stuff here - really sounds GREAT! happy holidays!

Rich Chapel

November 25, 2009

You were awesome at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. The best WICN Brown Bag I've attended. I'm going to search for your latest album. Thanks!

Glenn Greaves

November 23, 2009

Hi Tess,

Re: last night at Tom and Loraine's house .... FANTASTIC

Glenn

Brett W

November 16, 2009

Sensational voice, lovely face, great legs - Miss Tess, you have it all. Long live the ladies of of jazz/torch music!

Shelley

November 15, 2009

My husband and I saw you perform at Jack of the Woods in Asheville and loved the show. Found you online to see when you might be near Atlanta. Any chance of that happening?

Tom

November 11, 2009

Well, I've spent all my workday morning listening to your songs and reading your press and blog. Even if they dock my pay, it was worth it! All the best to you.

Nichole

November 7, 2009

Thanks Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade for coming to Salisbury, NC. I enjoyed your music and meeting all of you. Your performance and the "Oh Darling" disc definitely lifts me to another land. Matt, thanks for the info about the Nodar kit; as it is innovative and sounds great as well. Can't wait to hear Nacho Mama and Tom have fun with " the bicycle song."

Sincerely,


Nichole

Charles Griffith

October 28, 2009

Good Stuff! Heard you on WERS this morning. I was playing some of my 78 RPM record collection the other night and it good to hear the spirit and tones are still alive.

Sonja Wells

October 23, 2009

I fell in love with your music at first hear when I watched and listened to the Music City Roots show where you performed. You are so refreshingly different with talent to compliment it.

joe choo

October 15, 2009

miss Tess, I saw you at shakori at the coffee barn by accident and it was the best thing I saw all weekend, i bought your CD "darling darling" and we listened to it all the way home to georgia. wonderful stuff. your live performance was spectacular!
Joe

Phil Carrison

September 29, 2009

I had looked forward to seeing you for weeks. Let me say that you did not make my day........you made my month.

Rocco

September 27, 2009

Very nice show, thanks.

Therese Duncan

September 20, 2009

Looked up women blues singers on the internet to learn from some more styles and saw some of your gigs. I love Pokey Mumbles and your range from sharp to laid back. Inspired me to work harder on my guitar.
Best wishes,
Therese

Eileen

August 24, 2009

I heard your version of "Sugar in my Bowl" at a (swing) dance last week and was very pleased to find out that you gig regularly in Boston. It will be a real pleasure to hear you live, and get in some dancing!

Kevin Welch

August 8, 2009

Hello. This is Kevin from Fountain City Coffee. You guys played at our shop last year and it was awesome. If you are passing through on your way to or from Florida later this year we'd be honored to have you play again. We people ask about who all has played the shop I always talk about you guys and send them a link to your site. Good luck, you've got a great voice and a great style so I know you'll find the success you deserve.

Kevin

Andy Norman

August 2, 2009

Nice to see you at Augusta Heritage. Can't believe we both managed to show up for morning bass classes. Thank God for black coffee!

Hope to see you in Charleston, South Carolina at the Pour House, Tin Roof, or wherever. If you are in the Southeast, I will do my best to come listen. All the best.

Andy

Alice And David

July 23, 2009

Can't wait for you to arrive in Asheville! See you at Jack of the Wood in November.
Best regards,
A & D

Stephen Pasquale

July 20, 2009

We saw you last night at Callahan's in Mobile and were blown away. My dad is in the music business and I have witnessed a lot of musicians and I was very impressed. Can't wait until you return to the Port City.
Stephen

Eric Manley

July 17, 2009

good music good voice makes me wont to smoke a nice cigar and drink some scotch

Mark Barreres

May 12, 2009

Love your music and can't wait to see you and your band play live. I woulld like to add you to a new site that I am working on USAMusician.net let me know if you are interested in connecting some dots...

Mark Barreres
WebPromotion.com

Becky Colburn

May 7, 2009

Hi Miss Tess, Love your sound, read about you in either YANKEE Magazine or NH Magazine. Then I came to your website, I like your music. Couple things: when are you coming to the Keene, NH area?? Also, My girlfriend and I sell vintage hats that we purchase and refurbish if you are interested in any I can send you photos. Lastly, It looks like someone has blogged your Guestbook page with spam, there's lots of it!! Thanks for listening. Sincerely, Becky Colburn, Freta B, Creative hat design.

Dave Slates

April 28, 2009

I like your sound. Lookinf forward to meeting you when you come to Indianapolis

Rob Penttinen

April 21, 2009

Saw you at Studio 99 in Nashua NH on the 17th. What a great show, beautiful music, nice intimate venue. Hope to see you back in Nashua soon!

Dave Wessinger

April 21, 2009

Great site, music, photos. Will be buying CD's. Sorry to have missed the show in Saratoga.

Bill Duryea

April 6, 2009

Listened to some of your tracks online...really like your style, and blending of voice and instruments. Would love to have you do a gig at our campus sometime...At Saint Francis University, Loretto, PA (we are about an hour from Penn State). If you have a demo packet you can send (Bill Duryea, 751 Saint Lawrence Rd, Patton, PA 16668), I will pass it along to our campus events director. Or you can send it directly to: Dom Peruso, JFK Student Center, Loretto, PA 15940. Thanks for the great contribution you are making to keeping jazz alive and kicking in this country.
All the best,
Bill

David A. Normand

March 31, 2009

One more thing, nowhere is it mentioned how your band got it's name. Being from New Orleans, I can't help but think It is supposed to be "Bon Temps" (as in laissez les bontemps rouller!), rather than "Bon Ton". There has to be a good story here. Tell us. Love you.

David A. Normand

March 31, 2009

Miss Tess- I was looking up details for a local band here in L.A. (lower Alabama) and an intriguing review of you appeared on one of the pages I found. I went to your web site and one thing led to another-- I love your music! You are great. You have real, natural talent and do things your own very-creative way without bowing down to current music fads. I feel as if I know you, especially after listening to your songs and reading your blogs! You are so much like my friend, guitarist/song-writer/vocalist/mouth-trumpeter Shane (ShaneJazz3x, Susan Shane) in Columbus, Ohio, whose father also was a big-band leader. My father was a small-band leader from New Orleans. We moved here, across the Bay from Mobile, to play jazz at a resort hotel. My brother, Glenn, also is a musician and booking agent. If you are interested in trying our version of L.A. next time you are in Mobile, contact me about a booking. I may be able to arrange for a B&B on the Bay that will knock your socks off.

Kara Kilpatrick

March 22, 2009

Happened upon you @ Clementine's last night. What a treat! My sis and I had great conversation at the bar, set to wonderful music. Thank you! Looking forward to buying a CD or 2.

Ernest Jacques

March 9, 2009

Enjoyed every song.

Rick Brown

March 8, 2009

Enjoyed the show last night in Savannah! I'll try & catch you guys in Gainesville. Best - Rick

Ashley Walton

March 7, 2009

Get it girl! Im proud of you Tess! Way to go! I will try to come out and see you when I can :)

Tony Ehret

March 5, 2009

I enjoyed your live radio performance 3/3/09 live in Knoxville, TN. I was visiting from Maine and was wowed by the whole band. Even more thrilled to hear you are getting accolades in my neck of the woods(I live in Maine) Look forward to hearing you live again as you move back up the East Coast. I will expose as many people to your music as I can. Tony

Shatoni Hill

March 4, 2009

Keep up the good work Tess!

David

March 3, 2009

...Miss Tess,
I love your music! ...so classy...

David
NH

BroarBype

March 3, 2009

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Wendi Bourne

February 28, 2009

Hi Tess - Just took a look at your website... looks great! Have a great time in Brooklyn this weekend - I've sent an e-mail to my son, Sam, who lives there... hopefully he'll have some free time and will get out to see you. xxooWendi

Jack Keck, Thinity House Mudslinger

February 17, 2009

Still reeling for Saturday night's show in the "squarest city in America". Geat band, Great music performed flawlessly . And the band didn't drain all my coffee! Fantastic night. thanx again.

Alan, Faye and Jess

February 17, 2009

As I was saying we look forward to seeing you and the Smart Brothers here in Tallahassee on the 12th.

Alan Knudson

February 17, 2009

Your music sounds great. My wife and I and our granddaughter look forward to

February 13, 2009

thanks for coming to madison

Chaz and Laurie

February 9, 2009

Tess, we were at the the Donnellson show on February 7th and had a thorougly wonderful evening. You and the Bon Ton Parade were perfect, from the first note through the encore. It was nice chatting with you and the guys on the break; and we love the CD, which goes great with wine and dessert after a great dinner. We hope you enjoyed our little venue and can come back again next year. We'll look forward to it. Best of luck on the rest of the tour. Chaz

Mike Wentworth& Kate Brown

January 4, 2009

We saw your act last night at One Longfellow in Portland Maine. We were simply captivated. We hope in the future to see you with the full compliment of Bon Ton's. Sent this link to our son in Brooklyn to check you out in late Feb. Best of luck to you....

Jeff Boudreau

December 8, 2008

To the winner of "The Most Oustanding Folk Act of the Year" (interesting category but I'll take it!!)

I second that, congratulations.

Mike and Mary Lou

November 14, 2008

Mary Lou and I were at the Vannilla Bean Cafe in Pomfret to see Mark Errelli play and didnt know there was even going to be an opening performance. WOW!!! You were amazing! Great music. Great voice. Look forward to seeing a longer gig. Great atmosphere to see you perform also. Look forward to seeing you in December!

CopCalgatholo

November 11, 2008

Hallo everybody! I want say, that for you good site, successes to you

Jay

November 9, 2008

Miss Tess,

I saw you sing last night in Carlisle you are a very talented and beautiful singer!

Jay

dushRerse

November 7, 2008

Hello! Good site, simply super!

Smoriadioli

October 30, 2008

Hello! Very good site! All is done neatly, beautifully

daroIncarboto

October 29, 2008

Happy Halloween my friends! :) :D :)

Garrett

October 26, 2008

A beautiful website to go along with some sweet sounds. Hope to catch a show soon!

Elaine and Dana

October 20, 2008

Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

charlie

October 12, 2008

Listened to u at the Plough tonight. TERRIFIC. Thanks for giving me Keppie's web page info.

Jane

October 6, 2008

Hey Tess, see u Thursday night. After listening to a couple of your songs I am looking forward to your show. Actually I'm incredibly looking forward to it....

Cindy Van-Heyningen

September 23, 2008

Loved your show at Barley's in The Old City, Knoxville, TN.
Also, Love your CD.
Thanks for being great and playing great music!

Robert Salinas

September 23, 2008

Hey Tess,
Great new photo on your website! Glad to know you guys have finished this tour and are back home again. We sure miss you down here in Huntsville, AL. come see us soon! Take care.

Matt

September 21, 2008

Miss Tess--

Great show at Andy's in the small town of Chestertown! Everyone I've talked to had a great time! Please Return

roxane

September 16, 2008

Hey Tess,
Your new website looks fabulous!
Rock on and please bring my wife home :)

P.Jo-

September 8, 2008

Just heard you on Pandora! You have the most incredible sound. When are you coming to los Angeles? Hope you get booked at Largo at Coronet Theatre (please have your manager check it out!!) Thanks for such a wonderful voice!

jim hayden

August 2, 2008

I just heard your voice on a local radio ad and had to investigate! You're fantastic!! Thank you so much.

Run Buh

July 2, 2008

Miss Tess (and Bon Ton folk)! This is really strange - in a good way. Tonight (July 2), my wife and I were searching iTunes for "Stars Fell on Alabama" recordings (we like Ella/Louie, Mel, and Jimmy) when we stumbled upon your version. We both immediately liked yours, and we asked ourselves "who is Miss Tess!?". Little did we know that you were performing tonight in our own Huntsville! Sadly, we missed the show, but we'll be coming to see you the next time you're close by! Nashvegas, Chattavegas, Hotlanta, etc. Hope to see y'all soon.

Randy Jones

June 4, 2008

Saw you on 207 on 6/4/08......very nice! Didn't catch the name of your CD. I want to get one. Please enlighten me......Thanks!

Leah

June 4, 2008

Great sound! Great quality to your voice. Memorable and Mesmerizing! You're a beautiful girl on camera, but your website could use some better photos of you and your band. Best of Luck!

chris flaherty

June 4, 2008

saw you on 207 up here in maine and i loved your preformance love the tone and rythm of your voice good luck with everything.

Caitlin Brennan (Kinsella)

May 29, 2008

Hi Tess! I am so delighted to come across this website. Your music is beautiful! I'd love to catch you perform. I'm in Baltimore, but can't make it this weekend. I'll look for you coming to the area again in the future!

I don't know if you remember me...from UMBC soccer. I hope all is well (it certainly seems like it is, doing what you love!)

Best wishes! Again your music is a joy...I am so impressed!

adviduask

May 5, 2008

good site. it was very interestingly to wande

Trish Lewis

May 4, 2008

The WUCX-FM Eclectic Chair can never hear enough from Miss Tess & her Bon Ton Parade! Peace & Happy Travels!

mark barreres

April 29, 2008

I am looking forward to checking hearing your music when you come to Harrisonburg.

http://www.ShenandoahsBest.com

Doug Kerner

April 22, 2008

I see you will be at the Beachland Ballrom in Cleveland... near me. I will not be able to make it but I would be interested in knowing about your future dates in the Cleveland, Columbus and Akron Ohio areas.

Quiblytub

April 20, 2008

In actual fact very good site...successes are in advancement

paola grey

April 15, 2008

CIAO JULA!"(TRIBUTO A JULA DE PALMA)
L'OMAGGIO A JULA DE PALMA DI ALESSANDRO MAUGERI
di Paola Grey

Ancora una volta mi ritrovo a recensire lo stesso spettacolo ma in veste sempre diversa come ormai un eclettico artista come Alessandro Maugeri ci ha abituati.Straordinario performer,polistrumentista e ricercatore dal palato raffinatissimo,con un background piu' che ventennale di televisione ma soprattutto di spettacolo in tutti i sensi ha raccolto solo consensi per il suo live-act al Soul Market di Livorno,locale interessante e di nicchia che con questo concerto inaugura una nuova stagione di eventi.Alessandro Maugeri si e' presentato con un nuovo gruppo di sette elementi preparatissimi e provenienti dal jazz per quanto gli arrangiamenti avessero poco da vedere con il genere specialmente nell'impostazione vocale,molto tecnica e notturna,calda e poco cool.Il prossimo appuntamento il 13 di maggio con un nuovo tributo a sorpresa mentre ci attendiamo un tour del "CIAO JULA".A presto Alessandro Maugeri.

Paola GREY

Miss Tess

March 8, 2008

Hello from a fellow Miss Tess!
I'm a musician too.
www.seattlegirlschoir.org/faculty/faculty.html#tess

Trish from Knoxville TN

February 29, 2008

I love your music!!!

Jerry Byrne

February 22, 2008

You played at my daughter's (Meridith)wedding pre-party Sept 2007 on a farm in Buzzsrd's Bay. Love your music. Bought 2 CD's and listen to them a lot. What a great sound and talent. Good luck on your tour and I'll keep an eye out for new recordings.
Jerry Byrne

wayne burgess

February 5, 2008

love your music!! i am drivin down to lanesboro mn, to see your show in april. beautiful small town in the river valley! if you need anything while in the twin cities, i would be glad to help out. wayne 612-964-0915

Katie Z

January 21, 2008

Congrats on all your success Miss Tess!! Your music is beautiful as always :)

Tim Moyer

January 20, 2008

Looking forward to hearing you live on the good ship Cayamo.
See you then.
Best,
Tim Moyer

gloria lynam

January 11, 2008

Hope you all come to Vermont. We all don't know what we're missing. You and the band are great! Bon chance.

Sue Frause

December 16, 2007

Hi there -- I'm gong on the Cayamo cruise with my hubby and four other friends from the Seattle area. Just saw that you'll be on board. Sounds like a great line-up -- I listened to your tunes on your website. Good sounds! See you in February, Sue Frause