| guus & rob | Paris | we were shocked to hear of the death of Nyles | August 26, 2007 | | Nicole | Denver, CO | I was just sitting, staring out the window into the summer thunder storms here in crazy-weathered Colorado and a calm came across. There you are my dear. There you are. Thinking of you again today. I miss my friend. | August 22, 2007 | | BAS | CORTLAND NY | Thinking of you today as i spread you wonderful music around to everyone i meet i listen to you all every morning you are my get up and go my thoughts and prayers are always with you Lucky's will never be the same with out you Nyles you are my insperation and i am probly not the only one you brought joy and happiness to so many and as i spread your music to others your insperation, joy, love, and happiness and most of all your talent will live on FOREVER you are greatly missed.R.I.P MY FRIEND. | August 9, 2007 | | Lindsay McCosh | Brooklyn | I am like a lot of others that stumbled upon the Crooners playing. I had a wonderful time and really enjoyed their music. Afterwards I ran into Nyles a handful of times and different art and music events. He was always very sweet and nice and had sparkle in his eyes. I am sorry to hear what happened. He definitely brought a little sunshine into this world.
Peace, | August 5, 2007 | | Dee Dee Landerway Henderson | San Diego, CA | Please be sure this message is shared with my childhood friend Dora Fitzgerald, Nyles' mom. My deepest sympathy to Dora and Jim. What an awesom burden to bear. I too have been blessed with 2 sons. 'Can't imagine the loss..You are all in my prayers. I can tell he was an awesome young man and loved by all. Special prayers to my friend and fellow mother of an awesome son, Dora. Blessings, Dee. | July 18, 2007 | | Nicole | Denver | Thinking of you today... | July 2, 2007 | | s.b. | new york city | on weekends my father and i would walk through union square, visit the farmers market, look at the local artistry... and listen to some live bands that set up for the day. one fine day, when the sun was shinning through the elm trees that lined the park... dad and i heard faint music coming from across the park. yes, that was the day our ears and hearts met The Crooner boys. Your music vibrated our souls...and opened our minds to a world of blue-grass music. May this loss of a talented musican vibrant with life, become not just a memory but one worth honoring with the music he so loved to play. Bless you, Crooner boys.~s.b. | June 18, 2007 | | DeeDee | Newburgh, NY | Kevin, Merck, Tuparo, Rob, Heather, Sharene, Cheyenne, Andrea, Dora, Jimmy, Tia, Eti, Arturo and Nyles: Thank you for the most beautiful love-in experience since Woodstock in its hey day. You are all very special and I hope the legacy Nyles left for us will bear good fruit in all corners of our universe. Peace and love, Dee Dee | June 6, 2007 | | mrbluetone | London | Hey Chris. Too upset to talk much. Big love to you, kev, and Nyles' family. Come over and have a chat in London sometime, anytime. T | June 5, 2007 | | Stephanie | Conshohocken, PA | I only met Nyles once, the weekend of Drew and Maggie's wedding in upstate New York. I won't soon forget his smile or his talent or his love for his friends and life. All of this was so evident, even though I had known him for a very short time. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope all the love that was felt for Nyles will help you through this rough time. | June 5, 2007 | | Sarah | Exeter, England | Very, very sad to hear of your great loss. My thoughts are with you all at this most difficult of times.
I first saw The Crooners play on a bridge in Prague and the minute you guys started playing people were drawn to the music and gathered in big crowds around you with big grins on their faces. A moment I'll never forget.
Nyles undoubtedly brought so much happiness in to so many peoples lives.
I send my best wishes and love to you both Chris and Kevin,
Sarah x
| June 4, 2007 | | James Miles | Phila, PA | To Nyles’ family and friends, I’m so sorry for your loss. His energy and character was contagious, and I will deeply miss him. Rest in peace bro. | June 3, 2007 | | gülru | turkey | Dear Nyles,
I was angry with you. I thought that you forget me. It has been more than one month that you did not respond my e-mail and I wrote a second one and still no respond. I’m sorry, I’m so sorry..And now I’m sitting in front of my computer at home in Turkey ( yes I’m back home and I even did not finish to tell my San Fran stories to you!) and could not believe what I’m reading here. No Nyles, that can not be true. You can not be gone. You wrote me that you are sure that our paths will cross again somewhere in future and I believed you. I believed you; because I know when you said something you really meant it.
How do I know it? I just saw you some hours in Berlin on the bridge. We were there just by chance. (Although you said that you did not believe much in chance.) You were on the way to Belgium after your concert and I was celebrating my last night in Berlin. And late at night I wanted to walk to my hostel and energy full, unique music stopped me. It was cold but I could not leave. I liked it so much; I wanted to buy your CD. There you came to me and ask where I’m coming from. That was the beginning of a nice conversation which I did never forget and never will. But after some hours, I had to go, you had to go. When you learned that I will come to the States for one year you asked me to visit you and to stay in your place; I’m sorry Nyles, I was never able to do that. Just like I could not run back to the bridge and ask you to stay more on that night, although I really wanted to do. But I was lucky, because when you said that you wanted to keep contact, you really meant it. And you always wrote e-mails, so did I. It was always so nice to hear from you. These e-mails enabled me to fill the beautiful image that I had in my mind with realities about you which are even more beautiful. I did not spend too much time with you, but I know about your project in construction firm, I know about the marriage of your childhood friends, I know the nice text you wrote for them. I know how beautiful your hometown in Texas is in autumn. I know such a nice party you had for the New Year. So many details which gave me the feeling that I was there, that I was with you. I even met your friend Eric, because you were such a nice man, that you wrote him about me and ask him to help me to get to know the city. And probably I spend more time with him than I did with you, which I found so funny. But it was neither the e-mails that said me what a special person you are nor your friend Eric. It was the feeling when I met you on that bridge on a June night, one year ago; it was the look in your eyes. And I have to confess I was touched by your beauty (inside and outside) and your intelligence more than you did by mine. I felt something very special Nyles, which I never felt before. Unfortunately I could never express it in this way, but, that motivated me to keep in touch and continue to hope that our paths will cross again one day. Just as you said.
But I believe that everything has a reason. You know that I lost my father just like I and the whole world lost you. Probably I could not live with it, when I got the opportunity to get closer to you. But I have to thank to God or to the destiny or whatever it is, which gave you to me one night and took you away one day: I’m so glad that I was able to meet you, that you touched my life and heart, even though it was a short period of time. I will never forget you. You will be always in my heart. And I really mean it.
| June 3, 2007 | | Andrew Jacobi | West Village | I first saw Miles and the Crooners perform for free in Union Square a little over a year ago, and I was immediately drawn to Miles's energy and talent, and I'm not even a blue grass fan. Since that day, I have seen the Crooners play about 10 times, following them all around Manhattan, and was always amazed by that same energy that Miles brought. His passion for music could light up a room. While I only met him a couple times, as a music fan, I will greatly miss that passion for his art that he showed every night. He was a gifted musicisian, and one of the most entertaining performers I have ever seen. | June 1, 2007 | | Katherine Sall | East Village | My children just lost their lion father. one day on my way home from work I met The Crooners. A perfect satisfaction; of folk, of acoustic, magic, culture and originality, human soul.
He lit the fire, you are not alone. Eleven crowns, so soon we will learn.
God bless you all especially in this time. What you share is so very blessed and sacred. Put your experience into the music sound and live on.
Stand strong. | June 1, 2007 | | Daniel | New York | I feel so lucky to have seen Nyles & The Crooners play a few times, to have shaken his hand, to have known someone so radiant with talent and grace. The Crooners are very special to me and my wife, having been a big part of our wedding. Like the home page says, we owe him a good, long life. | June 1, 2007 | | Joanne | New York | The news of Nyles' death couldn't have been a bigger shock to me. I was blessed to see him perform in Union Square with his fellow musicians last summer, and was heartily impressed with the style and spirit he displayed in his performance. My interaction with him was very brief afterwards, but it will remain with me forever.
Rest in Peace, Nyles. | May 31, 2007 | | delphine | san antonio, tx | So sorry for your loss. I remember The Crooners while they were playing in a street corner of 6th street during SXSW...what a sound, a vision and energy! people surrounding you as thick as bees on sugar...
i hardly buy music because i am in the business and get them for free but i felt compelled to buy both cds that day...
what a band...
i send my love to friends and family...
peace
delphine (red room, sa,tx) | May 31, 2007 | | h0n0r | New Haven, CT | I am shocked by the news at 6am this Thursday. How wonderful to have experienced his music, and how generous of him to have shared it... | May 31, 2007 | | donaldCoppersmith | philadelphia | It was sad news to learn of ur friend and band member, Nyles. too, my condolences. I recall a few years ago U played Rittenhouse Sq. I liked ur jazz, rock and blues; now the blues. | May 31, 2007 | | kat | Prague | To the man who, amongst so many other wonderful things, once made a quiet bar in London swing in the loudest, coolest, best possible way- thank you.
To family and friends- much love and strength to you all. | May 31, 2007 | | Raphael | Australia | That is a terrible loss to the human kind but on the other hand it was a beautiful gift to have Nyles on this earth. I feel blessed that I had the chance to cross his path and of course the one of Chris and Jennie. It was few summers ago in my hometown Paris,when the wheather get nicer as the poeple get warmers too , where Paris really wakes up and lights its lights of romance and magic, as I was walking with my best friend Tangui in the warm Paris looking for some fun ,bottles of wine in our hands , we came across this beautiful music with such a high energie radiating from the musicians , it took us 2 min before our body naturaly starts swuiguing, bouncing, jumping ,just boogie harcore to the riddim in a corner with the crooners, then it tooks few more minutes for the crowed to jump in the vibes and few more mimutes to have every people of the street trying to get a beat of the show.
After that it was our new addiction follow the crooners around Paris and just swuing to trance to their music.
That is how a simple corner of a street becomes a place full of life, love, fun, smiles where finally people can stop for a minute forget about life , smile to each others ,and bounce on a good old swuing .
That is what Nyles open our eyes on , radiating his good vibes around him and just reflecting his inner beauty where ever ,when ever and for the people.
Thanks for evething, rest in Peace , and I hope to see you in another life .
Much Love and Respect
love your work brother Nyles
Peace
Raphael | May 30, 2007 | | Dora Fitzgerald | San Antonio, TX | Happy Birthday my beautiful baby boy.
Love,
Mama | May 27, 2007 | | sylvie | paris | "Dieu est un fumeur de havane Je vois ses nuages gris Je sais qu'il fume même la nuit Comme moi ma chérie
Tu n'es qu'un fumeur de gitanes Je vois tes volutes bleues Me faire parfois venir les larmes aux yeux Tu es mon maître après Dieu
Dieu est un fumeur de havane C'est lui-même qui m'a dit Que la fumée envoie au paradis Je le sais ma chérie
Tu n'es qu'un fumeur de gitanes Sans elles tu es malheureux Au clair de la lune ouvre les yeux Pour l'amour de Dieu
Dieu est un fumeur de havane Tout près de toi loin de lui J'aimerais te garder toute ma vie Comprends-moi ma chérie
Tu n'es qu'un fumeur de gitanes Et la dernière je veux la voir briller au fond de mes yeux Aime-moi nom de Dieu"
Texte écrit par Serge Gainsbourg, interprété en 1980 avec Catherine Deneuve.
Nyles mon coeur I miss you so much ... Ton air de vielle cainaille m'accompagne chaque jour. J'aurais aimé chanter cette chanson avec toi si nous en avions eu le temps ... Avec tout mon amour. Bisou | May 27, 2007 | | miranda reed | san antonio tx | well it's May 27th Happy Birthday Nyles. I just wanted to let you know I am thinking about you.The
last three weeks have been rough. It's been three weeks of tears. Three weeks of heart ache.Three weeks of missing you and not being ready to say goodbye. Three weeks of wishing you were still here. Three weeks of asking the Lord why. Three weeks of trying to stay in touch with your friends and family let them know I miss you just as much.
God bless you Nyles
I love u mandy | May 26, 2007 | | Heather | Sydney | Happy birthday my love. I am popping a bottle of your favourite bubbly on the beach to celebrate as we speak. Now we can enjoy your 27th on the 27th together. Cheers Ny. | May 26, 2007 | | dave | Richmond, VA | Such a loss. Tragic. I am in a band that opened for The Crooners on March 7, 2007 @ Poe's Pub in Richmond, VA. What a show. What a band. What a guy. We pretty much laughed our asses off before the show, during the show, and after the show. The last thing Nyles said to me was "let's keep in touch". I could tell that he meant it. That night popped into my head a couple of weeks ago and, remembering it with a smile, I thought I would contact him soon. Yesterday I went to this website to check in and drop him and the band a line and was floored by the image of Nyles and the news. Kevin, Chris, and all friends and family of Nyles, I am so sorry for your loss. It's the world's loss too. dave | May 23, 2007 | | eric | chicago | we used to roll out of bed on saturdays and head down to the farmers market in ithaca. the crooners would be drawing a big crowd no matter what the weather, and always be playing the type of music I loved to hear. meeting nyles and chris was great since they shared my love of the blues and were bluesmen themselves. I feel blessed to have met such a great musician and person.
eric | May 22, 2007 | | danae | corltand | i would like to send out my condolences to everyone who knew Niles. You will be greatly missed, my man. The music will never be the same | May 21, 2007 | | Juan Carlos Rocha | Bogotá, Colombia | It´s too sad for me to listen the news on your website, I was one year ago in NY city and saw the band in a Manhatan Park. I felt so identified with your music. Nyles was the soul of the band and he let me unsterstand how the life must to be.
God bless Nyles soul and the band, please continue with the music, now it has an own soul. | May 19, 2007 | | annesophie | paris, FRANCE | I have met us in paris, playing music on the streets at "place saint michel", the night of the world cup football (July 06). four days later, you three have writen a dedication on my disc. nyles' words were: "away U rockin'". | May 19, 2007 | | Omar Vega | New York | For the last two years, it has been an honor to have known and worked side by side to a dear friend, a great colleague and above all, a teacher. Sitting within feet of one another day in and day out and sharing so many conversations, I think it is safe to say that ….
I have spent more time with Nyles than I have with my own wife…..
I feel truly blessed to have had such a neighbor. Nyles taught me many things during the past 2 years. I am sure you will hear many people talk about his many great characteristics and countless facts on how they were touched by Nyles, however, I will focus on two things. The two things that Nyles brought forth into my life that impacted me the most.
The FIRST was that
IF IT MATTERED TO YOU…..IT MATTERED TO HIM.
Contrary to most and to what people commonly do when they ask you in the mornings: “Hey, how are you?” and simply walk away without even waiting for your response…Not Nyles….IF IT MATTERED TO YOU, IT MATTERED TO HIM.
As I said before, sitting literally 4 feet away from him every single day, I could not help to notice how even when he would be so engrossed into his work, even when his present project required his undivided attention and no matter how focused he would be at any given time, if you walked up to him and interrupted him with YOUR concern, no matter how small your issue was, no matter how insignificant it would’ve seemed to anyone else, IF IT MATTERED TO YOU, IT MATTERED TO HIM! Without hesitation, Nyles would totally deviate his focus from HIS present situation, to YOURS. Instantly, your problem became his problem, he would embrace it and take ownership of it.
I have heard over and over many people say: “He helped me- he helped ME- He helped me”…They must realize ….HE HELPED ALL.
You see in life, you generally have 2 steps when referring to most aspects. You have your present state or where you are now, and you have your objective, a goal, where you want to be. But there are some things you must do or steps you must take to get from your present state to your goal. That in-between phase of steps was what Nyles had mastered. Nyles was a master planner. You could come to Nyles and share your desired goal and without hesitation and much determination he would analyze and brainstorm your situation and even challenge YOUR thoughts and ideas if he felt they compromised YOUR desired goal… IF IT MATTERED TO YOU, IT MATTERED TO HIM!
THE SECOND THING THAT I WILL MENTION IS THAT Nyles taught me that you can utilize ANYTHING….ANY TOOL that was at your disposal to its fullest capacity to accomplish a desired goal. Nyles wanted to travel the country and also many parts of the world, Nyles was determined to inspire people in many places with his music. Inspired by his great uncle, one day, he picked up a stick, a string and a washtub and created beautiful music from what is referred to as the “washtub bass.” Any of you that are musically inclined or savvy and probably more familiar with the configuration of what this consist of, to me; it’s just a string, a stick and a washtub. To Nyles, it was THE TOOL or RESOURCE at hand at the time that he utilized to its fullest capacity making him a great musician, forming part of a band and accomplishing many goals. With this band, Nyles traveled the world, Nyles inspired many faces in many places. He was determined to attend Cornell University, he did that, he was determined to attend Columbia University, he did that. All you need is the passion, the love and the heart, without that, all he would have would be a string, a stick and a washtub.
He shared his dreams, he shared your dreams. He motivated many. He so proudly displayed the portrait that his nephew Eti made of his band on the wall that we shared at the office. Truly genuine,
You can give people, 50, 60, or 90 years on this earth who may never reach ONE set goal. Nyles got 26, to impact many lives, help many of us get from step 1 to step 2, reach his many desired objectives and leave behind the memory of a caring, unselfish, neighbor…..IF IT MATTERED TO YOU……………………..IT MATTERED TO HIM.
| May 18, 2007 | | Tia | San Antonio, Texas | Hi all. I'm Nyles' sister and I just wanted to say thank you for all of the wonderful things you have to say about my brother. To Chris and Kevin and everyone else who came to Texas last week, Thank you so much for being with us. It has really helped me and my parents to read your stories about The Crooners and about Nyles. Thank you again. Tia | May 18, 2007 | | BAN | NY | I have been checking this message board almost on a daily basis because I love the crooners and their music and I love hearing all the great things that every one has to say about Nyles and what a great guy he was and how his life, his music and his great personality has effected us all and the effects he has had on our lives. I must tell you all the first time I saw the Crooners my boyfriend had previously saw them and loved them I because I love my boyfriend I thought ok i'll give it a shot but honestly I thought oh my god here we go another one of these boring bands of his but it took me all but 5 minutes before I was up dancing tapping my feet on the floor I loved the crooners and had been looking forward for the next time they played at Luckys that was the night i bought a cd and have been listening to the band ever since I love the crooners they start my day in the morning i listen to the every morning its my "get up and go" My point to this story is that because Nyles is no longer with us and we all want to express our sympathy and love for Nyles I just wanted to let the rest of the band know how much I apprieciate them as well you guys kick a$$ playing, all together and on your own and Nyles will be missed very much. I guess i come here to be cloes to him and want to hear the stories of his life from what i hear he had a great life, a loving family and great friends and of course a lot of talent from what i have seen. Who could possibly ask for more. I also want to thank Dora Nyles mother for raising such a wonderful man you did a great job I hope you realize that and i'm sure he appriciated and love you very much. God bless you all in these times I will never forget Nyles he will live in me and his music forever. Thank you again and keep going with all the talent you all have. looking forward to seeing you guys out there again soon. | May 18, 2007 | | maddog | Denver | Oh hey, Nyles... do me a favor? Remember that time we all got stranded by blizzard in Denver, everything shut down... and we had dinner over at JY's and you slipped and fell ass-over-teakettle in your stocking feet trying to kick K-Dawg as he bonked head-first down the stairs? And then we opened up the Red Square for a Tremendous Impromptu Blizzard Croon Party and you finally exchanged your stubborness for the washtub and then the ladies and gentlemens arrived in droves out of the snows to shake a boogie and smash shot glasses over your shoulder, and Pumkin punched you right in the nose but the following morning you graciously cleaned up the mess she made of the apartment and we commenced with Brunch Blizzard Winter Party 2006? These are lifelong treasures... so you know we'll do our darndest to keep cranking out these sweet actions, and i think we're quite capable, but these things can't be planned and they can't always be pulled off without characters like you, so do me a favor, as you check in on us from time to time: if you ever see us struggling to find gold in them thar hills of day-to-day life, give us some inspiration, for you are the alchemist. Holler! | May 18, 2007 | | lisa cortez walden | San Antonio | Crooners and Friends of Nyles, I am so very deeply sorry for your loss and so inspired by your responses that I feel compelled to post. Dora is a dear friend and spoke of her son often. Though I never met Nyles, he had a very profound effect on my life. At one point, feeling quite lost in my studies, I spoke to Dora. She mentioned that her son was studying visual culture, and that this would be an area of research that I would enjoy. I pursued it and now have the Ph.D. as well as a lifetime of truly engaging and enjoyable work ahead of me. Thank you Nyles and thank you Dora. I share this story to let you know that, as a person standing on the margins of this community, I see a circle of love that is so powerful. You have shown me that the smallest acts of sharing have a lasting impact. I am sure that Nyles got much of his strength from each of you as well as inspired each of you. It is such an honor to stand at the fringes of this incredible community to witness its love. Thank you, Crooners and friends. Thank you Dora, and family. And thank you, Nyles. | May 16, 2007 | | Monika | Brooklyn | Nyles, although in the past few years we saw each other only rarely, you never ceased to be an inspiration to me. I truly loved you, your passion for life, your hunger to taste and try everything that life had to offer, your understanding that every moment that we are given is absolutely precious and not to be taken for granted... you epitomized for me what it meant to be truly immersed and in love with life. In the too-short time you were with us on the physical plane, you inspired all those around you, lifted their hearts with your music, and your memory will always be cherished. I know your spirirt is still alive, omniscient and infused into the air and wind, and your beautiful soul will continue to inspire me and all those fortunate to have known you. Thank you for everything. | May 16, 2007 | | Christopher Reed | San Antonio TX | Nyles,
We share many more similarities than average cousins. Uniquely enough we were conceived on the same day May 27,1980 only hours apart. Nyles we always shared a special bond more like brothers!!! Throughout our youth we were close but life took us on seperate routes. I can only wish we had more time on this earth together, but I'm constantly reminded of you in my every thought. Nyles although it's hard to accept that you are no longer here, but this is just another phase of your constant search to live. Ny life has not ended,rather it has just begun! You will always be loved,remembered, and cherished. We'll be 27 on the 27th of May and we will party together. Nyles I will celebrate with you in my heart our lives. I promised Tia that I would. I almost forgot you have another cousin on the way (2nd cousin) that is, if it's a boy he will be named after you.
Love you Nyles now and always!!
Your cousin ,
Chris | May 15, 2007 | | Michael McGuire | New York, NY | The last memory I have of Nyles is when The Crooners played at 'Manhatta' in March '07. He was especially proud to have the chance to play with his uncle Danny; one could see it was a realization of a dream to be playing with one of his primary sources of inspiration.
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. | May 14, 2007 | | Det. Brunder | NYC Brooklyn | HI EVERYONE IM VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS YOU'VE ALL HAD. FROM EVERY ACCOUNT SO FAR PEOPLE HAVE MADE ME REALIZED WHAT A LOSS THE WORLD HAD ON THE DAY NYLES LEFT IT. IM THE DETECTIVE HANDLING NYLE'S CASE. IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION THAT MAY HELP ME IE. ANYONE WHO SPOKE TO NYLES THAT DAY OR MAY HAVE SEEN HIM PRIOR TO HIS ACCIDENT PLEASE CONTACT ME AT NYPDBTRS@YAHOO.COM OR TLEPHONE # 1-718-221-6617. ALL INFORMATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED AND WILL BE HANDLED WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT AND PROFESSIONALISM. THANK YOU DETECTIVE JASON M. BRUNDER | May 14, 2007 | | dominique | strasbourg france | My family and I saw the crooners in NYC two years ago; Nyles afterwards sent me kindly your lyrics; he was so cute, so enthousiast on stage, so talentuous and seemed the life; I think to his family , and as a father, especialy to his parents and send them my sympathy. | May 14, 2007 | | Jim Knable (of The Randy Bandits) | Brooklyn | Hello, Crooners. My band was playing in Prospect Park and someone asked me if I played with The Crooners (a case of mistaken identity, obviously). I have to to admit, I was not aware of The Crooners yet. I have since made myself aware and am very excited and humbled by the comparison now. I'm very sorry to hear about your recent loss and on behalf of The Randy Bandits send our warmest thoughts. We are of a similar spirit, I think. I hope we cross paths someday soon. | May 14, 2007 | | Emma Carr | Perth- Australia | Nyles- There are people in this world who seems to light the room when they enter and Nyles was one of them. Leaving New York a year ago it is hard for me to picture it without Nyles inhabiting it's streets, bringing music to a street corner or a smile on a cold winters day. We had a mutual appreciation of hats and ecclectic waistcoats which often resulted in conversations about the story behind them. His hugs seemed to warm you through to your very soul. We often spoke of our much loved families so far away and shared our excitement at some piece of family news. In the short time that I knew him he created a big impression that I suspect will last a lifetime. My thoughts are with his family. Safe journey for your soul Nyles. | May 14, 2007 | | George Greenidge | chamblee, Ga. | I remember you so young. Always smiling and wanting to get closer and truely know your uncle chico. I wish now that the sitation was reversed and it was I studying you... but whatever your questions was I made a point to give you my best. I will truely miss you my boy. And love you more. My heart goes out to your beautiful parents and sister. Everything seems so incomplete without you. My love to the family. Chico | May 13, 2007 | | Alice | San Antonio | Dear Nyles:
I was with your family and friends yesterday, and even though you were not there, your spirit was with us. Everyone loves and misses you so very much. Your lovely Mom, Mrs. Dora Fitzgerald, is my professor at the University of the Incarnate Word here in San Antonio, Texas. I never met you, Nyles, but just knowing your Mom and the beautiful qualities God gave her, I feel like I knew you, too. You will always be remembered. Love you in Christ's name. | May 13, 2007 | | Jackson | Dallas, Tx. | Nyles.......Thank You! for that conversation we had in austin. My memories of you are ones of Joy. You continue to possess my respect and admiration. you ARE Amazing! | May 12, 2007 | | shawn | cortland, ny | Thank you Niles, for sharing your music, your creativity, your inspireation. You will will be sadly missed, and fondly remembered. Peace. | May 12, 2007 | | hiromi | new york | I am sorry for this bad news. l lost you. New yorkers lost you. This world lost you. It is very sad. I did not know you personally. but I know your music. I met you at Union Square last summer. It was one of the nice later afternoon. since then, your music has been holding my heart. my heart always looks for your music, Nyles. l miss you so much.
| May 12, 2007 | | Jasmine Fitzgerald | Albany Newyork | Hi everyone,
Im Jasmine Fitzgerald and Nyles was my first cousin. The Fitzgerald family is a huge family spread out though many states. If i ever thought I would have to loose one of my family members, I would never dreamed of loosing Nyles. That proves that you can never predict what tomarrow brings. Nyles was the life of the party and so out spoken and popular when he was out, But around the family He was so quiet and always in deep thought. We miss him and love him so much. Please everyone never forget my cousin because he never really died as long as we keep his memory alive. Thanks Nyles for being my big cousin and im always proud of you. Thank you to all his fans.
Love you always
Jasmine FItzgerald | May 12, 2007 | | Reuel Daniels | NYC | Hey guys. My heart goes out to you all. I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Nyles. You all are in my thoughts!
| May 12, 2007 | | Earl Edmond | San Francisco | There’s nothing really that can be said.
Nyles and I had our differences, but as we all know, I’ve had them with everyone. Towards the “more mature” portion of our relationship Nyles, accented the importance of family and those you care about. I’m sorry for not recognizing earlier just how important family is. Nyles, please tell Poppy, Uncle Genie, Uncle James and Aunt Martha Anne we said “Hello, we love you and we will all be together again one day”. I love you, Rest in Peace.
Earl Edmond
| May 12, 2007 | | Shehab | Jos, Nigeria | Nyles,
"To new shoes and old...afterall that's what it's all about." I'll miss you, my brother. | May 11, 2007 | | Lindsey Gates | San Antonio | As a student of Nyle's mother I am deeply sadden to hear that this beautful life is no longer with us. I did not know Nyles personally but having had his mother as my prof. I can only imagine from her stories of him how wonderful of a person he was. May the Lord be with you all and may his love bring you peace in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you. | May 11, 2007 | | Anna Castro | San Antonio, TX | Nyles,
I just got the news and can't believe you are gone. We just corresponded some months ago and I feel like I should have continued it more. I am so proud of your acomplishments and can't believe we lost such a kind hearted person. When you bumped into me in San Antonio, you were so nice and inviting; we hadn't seen each other in over 5 years! You were quick to ask for my number and call, you were so handsome. Thank you for touching my life. You are missed. | May 11, 2007 | | a friend | Brooklyn | I met Nyles a while back. We weren't close but he always made time to say hi whenever we'd run into each other. I'll remember forever this instance when he had some kind words for me when I was in a rather embarrassing situation. I know he was very dear to people I love and I know he's in a better place. | May 11, 2007 | | Laurette Ramsey | Bronx | My heart is saddened by the passing but most of all that I missed the pleasure of knowing such a wonderful person my cousin Nyles. | May 11, 2007 | | Ronda | Ithaca, NY | Nyles will be missed. He was a talented musician and a wonderful person to know. I remember meeting the band at Castaways and was impressed that Nyles remembered me the next time they played in Cortland at Lucky's. Kisses to you Nyles, we'll miss that base and smile! | May 11, 2007 | | Dee Dee | San Antonio | God bless you, sweet soul. Thank you for staying here a little while. See you around. | May 10, 2007 | | Billie-jo | Homer | It's thursday evening and a chance visit with a friend talking about how much I missed seeing the crooners and not being able to wait to see them in july did I find about Nyles I am very sad to hear this not only was he a great musicain but a wonderful person as well. I had spoken to him a few times about the band and playing somewhere where my children could also hear you guys not only did my boyfriend and myself get into the crooners but my children loved you guys too. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends lord knows he had many, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. R.i.p | May 10, 2007 | | Erich Gerlach | Basel | The soul and incredible passion of Nyles will live within for years to come. In the brief episodes of my interaction with him, seeing both unmatchable talent with such an everlasting personality, I came to found this gentleman as believer of all that delivers goodness to the heart. I'm honored that I came to know you, I'm saddened by your detachment from this world. Rest in a beautiful place and my thoughts are always of you. | May 10, 2007 | | Esteban Brown | San Antonio, TX | I did not know Nyles Fitzgerald, but I know his mother, Dora. She is a brilliant professor as well as a beautiful person. There was never a time that she hesitated to share a story about Nyles or the pride that she holds dear to her. My heart and my condolences go out to her and her family as well as his friends and loved ones. | May 10, 2007 | | Orlando Castaneda | San Antonio | Im sad to hear about Nyles although I did not know him personally I know his mother, Professor Fitzgerald. She is currently my professor at the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio Texas, she is a lovely person and I know if professor Fitzgerald is this much of an amazing person then I can only imagine how Nyles was. | May 10, 2007 | | Hector "ACE" | New York, BBB | I'm so sorry for the lost of my friend and co-worker Nyles Fitzgerald. He was a very talented and brilliant person. Nyles will always be in our hearts. BBB will also miss you. R.I.P. | May 10, 2007 | | Loey | Homer | It is truly a sad thing to lose Nyles. He was awesome. Heart and soul he will be missed. When I sing the Crooners songs I will croon for him... | May 9, 2007 | | Kiera Fitzgerald | Albany Ny | I just wanted to say that I loved my cousin Nyles and i still do....i hope hes resting in peace, in a better place than this.Thanks for all the love and support and if you have any information on the last time/place he was you can contact me at dsquad05@yahoo.com. | May 7, 2007 | | bobcatrawks | cortland,ny | Sorry to hear the news today..miss you Nyles..thanx 4 all the great times & music @ Lucky's.... wishing the Crooners all the Best.... will play the cd & dvd..... speechless and very SAD..bobcat | May 7, 2007 | | lendo | san antonio | all...
i'm a friend of nyles', thru his sister, here in san antonio, and she just placed the call to give me the bad news...
thx for the wellwishes and good memories...
he will be missed...
paz y amor | May 7, 2007 | | crooner lover | cortland, ny | i am so sorry about nyles. i hope and pray for the band that you make is through this strong and keep playing great music in his memory. my thoughts and wishes will always be with you. | May 7, 2007 | | JRGII | Denver | Nyles was a cocksure ballbuster, which is why he fit in with the rest of us. I could always count on him to cut me back down to size and, within the same evening, get my back, if I hadn't been ditched for some 23 year old chick. In mean drunken quips he betrayed a streak of self-righteousness and an attendant, closely guarded optimism. I won't try to contextualize his death. I'm lucky to have known him for however long I did. So many of us are starting sparks, cupping a small pile of twigs and lint; blowing lightly and steadily in the hopes of starting a real fire. He had his own sh*t going on, but look below at the mongrel list of folks YOU'VE NEVER EVEN MET and tell me he didn't help put some of their sh*t on fire, too.
Nyles, I miss you.
I finally spelled your name correctly. | May 6, 2007 | | Melanie | Brooklyn | Hey I saw your show at the Bitter End on the 30th, and I just want to tell you again how much you rock. I'm the girl that saw Kevin by his apartment once- my friend and I have seen a bunch of your New York shows and we always have a great time. Keep rocking! | January 2, 2007 | | Ellen Lolich | Brooklyn, NY | hey guys. i just saw you perform at union square tonight, just a few hours ago and i loved it! the beats and sounds of your music were so energetic and i couldn't stop dancing and smiling. you guys are very talented and i would've listened to guys play all night if ii could. :) keep doing what you're doing...you guys are amazing.
-ellen | December 10, 2006 | | Natalia | Malaga(Spain) | Hello!!I am Spanish but I had occasion to listen to touch to them when I traveled to Paris,the past July.They enchanted to me,you are brilliant!!I hope to see them by Spain sometimes,please!!Much luck and you follow with your fantastic music.From Spain-->>Natalia<<-- | October 28, 2006 | | Rob Byrne | NYC | Nice to meet you guys in Swift's, again Happy B-day Chris, email me next time you're playing around this part of town, would like to see the gig... Uncle Rob | October 16, 2006 | | Nathalie | Maastricht, Holland | Hi Kevin, we met at the Brandeis study abroad fair :-D. Your site is amazing and I can't wait to hear you play... Come back to Europe some time & keep swingin'. Nathalie | October 12, 2006 | | Swede | FatCat Radio | Great disc guys. Thanks again to Lucinda for contacting FatCat Radio and letting us know about the band. The Crooners are the FatCat Radio Forum FEATURED ARTIST for the week of Oct 8th. Direct link: http://www.fatcatradio.proboards80.com/index.cgi?board=featured&action=display&thread=1160406599 | October 9, 2006 | | Anthony | NJ/NYC | My friends and I saw you last weekend in Union Square and picked up your cd. You guys are amazing. My friend and I got some awesome picture of you guys and we can send them to you if you want.
Keep up the good work! You are an amazing set of musicians. =D | September 21, 2006 | | Ashley | new york | ooo man you crooners WERE for real. this is your waitress from trailer park! HA! nice website! BEST of luck seriously. although you guys seem to have your stuff really together. come back to TP and have a refill on me.=) | September 18, 2006 | | Shannon | NY | I just saw you for the first time in Union Square this weekend and was absolutely blown away. You are wonderful performers. I can't wait until your next show. I want everyone I know to enjoy your fun music. Hope I can run into a public performance again soon! | September 17, 2006 | | respect | Pilsen, Czech republic | Hi guys, what are you doing? :) I just wanted to say hello to you .. I'm sending greetings also from Pavla (maybe just Zach remembers her) .. I hope we'll meet again sometimes .. Don't forget about the summer festival in the streets of Pilsen :)
Have a nice day, week, month...
Tereza from Pilsen (I hope you remember me ;) | September 8, 2006 | | Hannah P | Maryland | Just found my way to your site. You guys are awesome! Saw you in Paris in June, on the street corner... it was fantastic! It was pouring down rain and we took cover under an awning, not knowing what great music we were going to hear...loved your energy... would love to hear you again...so how do I find you on a street corner? | August 29, 2006 | | julie | france | I love you!!! you make super music... sorry i'm french i don't speak english very well! :)
so, simply " je vous aimes "
thank you | August 21, 2006 | | Bad Boy WillyBill | Peeris, Freance | Hey Ya buncha boozers, Hope your doin well and all. Nice to see yas again. Lets see some film extracts soon. Be well and keep pickin and sangin. Billy | August 17, 2006 | | adrian | italy | i love your stile :) | August 12, 2006 | | Nyles | Brooklyn | Thanks for the kind words, all. We can't wait to make it back across the pond. And Dawg, I think those "dance" moves are copyrighted by Berry/Presley/McCartney, respectively. See you in the taxi. | July 20, 2006 | | Filippo | La Spezia | I too saw you in Paris near St. Michel Fontaine, and I waited to come home to see your websites... you're really cool, I'd love to bring you here in my little town for one of the events I'm workin' on...
Congratulations, you're great! | July 18, 2006 | | Kevin | Siena, Italy | Hey gang. I'm still stuck in Europe. Can someone make sure if I never make it back that Nyles doesn't steal my awesome dance moves? Thanks. And as a brief PSA, no Crooner fan should ever fly Air India. While their food is deee-licious, they suck at most other things. And if any European Crooner fan would like to adopt a lost little crooner, I can be reached at kevindenton2001@yahoo.com. | July 18, 2006 | | Hervé | Paris | Un petit message dans la langue de Molière (et oui, Nyles, je t'ai entendu parler français, donc, je pense que tu comprendras !). Je vous ai entendu lors d'un concert de rue près de la Fontaine St Michel. Ambiance rock'n'blues et une musique qui rassemble toutes les générations. Un grand bravo pour votre performance, en attendant de venir vous voir dans les salles parisiennes. Congratulations ! | July 17, 2006 | | martina | paris | i saw you in st. germain and i was very impressed by your way to play your music in such an authentic way. | July 16, 2006 | | Clotilde | Paris | Let's stop all debates : I am the one who loves you the most ! :) My only sorrow is that i love you more than you love me :) I saw you guys perform next to Odeon metro's station i thought you were awesome ! I couldn't stop smiling, because you're not only playing music, you also sow joy on your way. Your concert in La Flèche d'Or was just amazing too ! I talked to Kevin Denton at the end of the concert but i don't think he'll remember me :) Next morning i listened to your CD over and over again and it made my day wonderful ! Thank you for what you are ! I hope to see you soon in Paris or in NY ! Gros Bisous ! | July 14, 2006 | | Marie | next to Paris | hi! I saw you yesterday front the Fontaine St Michel in Paris. It was super. Your music is very nice. (sorry for my English, but I'm french...). I hope I can see you this evening at the Fleche D'or.
Good continuation!!! | July 12, 2006 | | Elliot | New York City | I saw two of your members playing about a month ago in Union Square and I have wanted to buy your album since. However, I was unable to find it. Any help in locating it, either in NYC or Boston would be greatly apprecited. I love your sound! | July 11, 2006 | | Kara Hughett | NYC | I stumbled across you gentlemen on the street one afternoon and haven't been able to get your sweet, sweet sound out of my mind.
I will be at your next show in the city... | July 10, 2006 | | agnes | innsbruck | hey your concert and the after-party was great in prag
my cd broke as a friend of mine used it - bad luck
but maybe I'll get a new one
hope you all do good
best wishes
agnes | July 10, 2006 | | Adeena | Paris | Hi! I saw you yesterday in front of la fontaine st michel, and i'm so glad i was there at this moment! What a great music you play, I can't wait to see you on stage thursday! I hope you the best, and continue making people dance on the streets!! adeena* | July 10, 2006 | | Dis | Paris | Your performance yesterday at the odeon Metro station was great. I hope to see you again at the Flèche d'or. "Baby please don't go" was superb, as the las song you performed (from Jimmy Hendrix?). Bravo | July 9, 2006 | | Caroline | Paris | hello
i just saw you at the metro station odeon... you were great!!! i wanted to danse and sing along...
i just wanted to say that you were great and to never stop your performance on the streets...
Caro | July 8, 2006 | | Ingrid | Oslo | Back from Berlin, after having seen you at the metro station. All the sudden! Had a great time, and now I'm spending lazy hours listening to your cd. Thank you. You made our night. | July 3, 2006 | | Sara | Berlin | Hi again!
Just wanted to say THANKS for last night here in Berlin.You were very very great and me and my girlfriends had a joyful time at the bridge,listening to your music,dancing,singing birthday songs for Kevin and also talking to you.You guys are so nice and its a pity that you didn´t came to the club later.
I hope you have a good next time and i´m looking forward to see you again anytime here in lovely berlin.byebye Sara | June 30, 2006 | | hambone | NYC | The new cd is amazing! I cant stop listening to it. There is a void here without you guys. Today I rode a hot air balloon in the middle of Bryant Park- no joke. It wasnt high enough to see you over in Europe, but I could almost hear you. Play louder!! | June 29, 2006 | | shy | nyc | soooo, i wish too too badly that i were there with y'all. i almost made it too, but it was not to be. NYC misses the crooners and so do i. come back soon. loves, shy | June 28, 2006 | | Nina | Paris | Excuse me, I speak english with a very strange grammar and vocabulary. On friday (23/06), I was in Odeon, with my black dress and black-and-flowered top, reading Les Escaliers de Chambord, and you were great! | June 28, 2006 | | Espinosa | France Biarritz | I saw you in Paris at Odeon place while I was waiting for a friend to take a beer the 23 june . And I was so glad to see you because I don't live in Paris but in the south of the France in Biarritz!!! And you seemed so real and linked that Iwould'n leave you but fortunately i have your album and it's magic(excuse me for mu english I'm so bad, spanish is more simple) Miss You and What you think about coming in Bayonne 64 to play in the street it's a very plaisant country and it would be a plaisure for me that I can you to visit the country ... Good continuation and good luck!!! may be I see you by chance in my life :-) | June 27, 2006 | | Cal | Union Square NYC | Hey I just saw three members of the band at Union Square park today and you were fantastic ! Bought two of the cd's and just got done listening to them and they were great ! I'm sure I haven't heard the full potential of your band so try for more NYC appearances ! | June 11, 2006 | | Loey | That dot between Ithaca and Syracuse | Hey guys. Been a while since a dropped a comment. You guys are the best. Any time I listen to your CDs I want to dance and croon. Chris, as always you are awesome...proven by the fact that your guitar woke up sleeping punk rockers at Lucky's. You guys rock! Love the Crooners forever! | June 2, 2006 | | Nylesfan | Nylesland | Never has there been such perfection. allow me to start with his incredible good looks...and then of course, is that talent, wit and grace. what can i say, once you go nyles, you cant go (?) | April 26, 2006 | | Lisa | San Francisco Bay Area | Happily happened upon you in the park last week, while in New York, bought your cd and I am simply smitten. I haven't stopped playing it since I've been home. You're another reason to get back to the East Coast as soon as possible. Thank you! | April 17, 2006 | | birgit | BRUSSELS | PLEEEASE don't forget BRUSSELS when you come to Europe! I love your band, I play your records all the time. I'd love to see you guys live again. | April 15, 2006 | | Susie | Austin | Hey lovelys!!!
you guys rocked austin this weekend--what a crowd they drew!!! everyone loves your sh**t, especially moi:) so glad i got to talk you you and get to know the enigmatic crooners a bit more. take care in nyc, and all over this beautiful world you astound with your talents:) i look forward to many more curbside pleasures... | March 20, 2006 | | Manal | Washington DC | Hey Guys,
I saw you guys a few time in Paris back in 2004 and you were just fantastic. I've been jamming your cd 'upstate and downtown' ever since. Any chance of you guys making it to the nation's capitol? DC would love you guys!!
best of luck and keep croonin'!
cheers,
Manal | March 5, 2006 | | Kenny | Paris, Fr | Hi, sorry if i don't speak english very well, i see the groupe in two pub, in paris. And i love your music. I've speak with Niles in a pub, but i dont think you remenber me........ sure. So i must ask: When the futur concert in Paris?? lot of friends ask me that because they never see you, but they listend your music with a cd which i bough! so goodbye and good continuation. Aurevoir je vous embrasse! | February 27, 2006 | | tbone | london E17 | Dudes. Greetings. Moved house and found your 'Upstate' CD. Still rocks. When are you in London again? Checkout my site www.mrbluetone.com... I will post some of the pics from Paris and Camden. Take it EZ boys. Chris or Nyles, drop me an email and I will send some high-res pics for you. Lataz tataz. tony@mrbluetone.com | February 10, 2006 | | Celeste | NYC | i was awestruck by them. bought their cd's last night when they played, and have been listing to them since. i had never heard of or seen a washtub bass, but it has to be one of the coolest instruments. these guys have so much energy and i cant wait to see them again! | January 2, 2006 | | vjestica | New York | Hey Ljepi Decko, Jenn and Chris, all the best, the web-site looks amazing and the music sounds great, i wish you the happiest of holidays, hopefully we'll finally meet up again sometime soon | December 25, 2005 | | Grace An | Oberlin, Ohio | Jenn! This is fantastic! I was curious about you today, googled your name, and look what I found! This is so exciting. If you have a spare moment in your rock star life, please let me know how you are! Je t'embrasse, Grace | December 13, 2005 | | Bad Boy Billy | paris | Hey Nyles and Chris, Nice write up and nice web page.Hope to hook up when im in NYC . Dec 11 to 30. Lets busk and go nuts.Anyway see yuz soon, Billy | December 9, 2005 | | Denis | Prague, CR | I saw your performance in Amsterdam in year 2004 - it was really great! I hope that you're gonna come to Europe again soon... There are a lot of jazz+blues clubs in Prague - I'm sure they will book you. | November 2, 2005 | | Kiera Fitzgerald | Albany N,y | Hey Nyles.....this is your cus kiera....just wanted to say hey and i love you......talk to you soon....Bye!! | September 1, 2005 | | maddog | Denver | You lot want to shoot out here in December? | August 30, 2005 | | JenM. | Boston | Hey! I was at the wedding that you played for in Provincetown last weekend. You guys were fantastic! So fun! Brought so much energy to a beautiful night. Where can I get your CD's? | August 28, 2005 | | annie n jess | upstairs ; ) | hey there yous two. ( i havent met the third)
im taking a new NewYorker out tonite and we're headin to Jezebels. youd better drop it likes it hot ; ) --- im annie , jess lives next door. we wanted you to come play in the rain.... you missed a swell frolic. see you tonite. xo -Moi | August 18, 2005 | | Jordan | Brooklyn | Hey guys, I live next door in 108 and I just wanted to say, with exception of the late night jamming (which is thankfully usually kept to a minimum), you guys always sound great! Keep it up and I'll have to go to one of your shows sometime. | August 14, 2005 | | anthony | queens | hey guys and girl. saw you in redhook on the pier on sunday.i think your sound is slammin.i wish my son was a little older to understand your jams but i loved it and so did my wife.i also listen to louie prima and the like you guys have the same type of energy in your music.keep up the great works.thanks | July 1, 2005 | | Kathy | Baltimore | Hey guys--Saw you at Rittenhouse Square while I was in Philly for the Dali exhibit. The performace blew me away! Didn't see the full band, but saw Nyles and a guy on a tin guitar. The sound was awesome!!!!!!!!!! I will definitely order your CD.
K | May 31, 2005 | | Jennifer | Brooklyn | I saw you yesterday at Union Square and look forward to going to a proper show.
I was in a really down mood and you completely changed my frown to a smile!! | May 31, 2005 | | col | homer, ny | chris and aaron, really enjoyed the show at lucky's in cortland last thursday. hope to see you again soon. | May 25, 2005 | | The Crooners | Brooklyn | Both of our albums are available at all shows for $10. See the Calendar for dates. You can also order the albums by mail for a $5 shipping fee per order. Make checks payable to "The Crooners, LLC" and mail to: 250 Moore Street, #110, Brooklyn, NY 11206. | May 7, 2005 | | Josh | Hoboken, NJ | where can i get a hold of your CDs? | May 5, 2005 | | Rachel | Manhattan | I saw you at Union Square the other day and must say that I've never seen anything like it before. I have been listening to your albums nonstop. Can't wait for the next one to come out! | April 26, 2005 | | rich | brooklyn | awesome job crooners! | April 24, 2005 | | asia | france | One day i saw Nyles in the street, in Paris. (Excuse me, i'm not a professional in english, i'm french.) I saw all the group but in fact i was fixed on the very magnificent Nyles. i had never saw à beauty like that! (In france we don't have incredible specimen, i'm never impressed by men in France). I was astonished,dazzled in front of such charisma! I don't know if you say "charisma" in english, it's "charisme" in france. Felicitations to Nyles! | February 15, 2005 | | michelle | germany | hi!
i met you once 2 years ago when i was working near paris and was wandering alone through those dark streets (trying to kill time as my train was first gooing to leave in 4 hours!). i could immediately tell that you were musicians when i saw you standing at that pancake stand...i hat unfortunately missed your show and i had o think of you while i was just listening to a german newcomer who is 20 years old and tring to play the blues. however i was wondering if u still exist and if yes, there'S a chance to see you again some day, maybe in Germany or Amsterdam? that would be awesome!
take care,
michelle
| February 14, 2005 | | jay timm | a long time ago | do what you gotta do george, say what you gotta say. (a scene from the 9s)
will, look me up if in poke, ny. should be around for a few months.
glad to see you all well and smilin.
--a former washer of jen's dishes and carlo rossi connoisseur
| February 8, 2005 | | stiv | the armpit of america | Hey kids,
hope al is going well down in hell's playground. I'm hoping to come visit as soon as mother nature starts pouring some rays of sunshine down on this frozen corner of the country. Hope the music is plentiful an the wine bottle's full.
| January 28, 2005 | | pj7123@aol.com | Rochester, NY | Just found your website by accident. Sorry I misses you guys. Do you have a tee-shirt available? | January 24, 2005 | | Ferris Clan | back home | Love you guys and miss you so.we sure are jealous of the NYC crowd. Must come down to see a show there. Love, terry,jim,loey and da gang. | January 22, 2005 | | Moyra | Huntingdon, PA | I met y'all in Paris last year. The girl who was going to go work on goat farms... Well she/I did. And then I lived in the South of France, on the border of Spain. And now, ahem, I'm back in central PA. How was busking? Hope all is well... ciao reggazzi, Moyra
| January 21, 2005 | | aurore | cherbourg | Hi! I saw you playing last summer, in Paris (in July, in "st germain des près")it was great. I bought your Cd ; it makes me happy when I am sad!it brings... energy.so Thanks; ps : sorry for my poor english i am french and you certainly know that the french are said to be bad in English! Jenny's voice is marvellous !! ps: sorry for my english I'm french!)
| January 19, 2005 | | cherbourg | unknown | was great. I bought your Cd ; it makes me happy when I am sad!it brings... energy.so Thanks;
ps : sorry for my poor english i am french and you certainly know that the french are said to be bad in English! Jenny's voice is marvellous !!
ps: sorry for my english I'm french!)
| January 19, 2005 | | maddog | why would i not be there? | We were relating the story, last night over a bottle of (imported) Absinthe in Frederick, about some Croonin in the back there, and how the Police shut us down for noise complaints, but how when we spoke to them the two gentlemen police officers said, we have been standing out front here for 30 minutes listening to the band, they are really good. Really good! I would rather stay and listen, but we've got to tell you to close her down, because we have a noise complaint. Enter 2005 maddog: Frederick (fireworks and cannon) is ready for the reunion. Hambone: Y2KV we were very excited and I saved your life. Good save, as I think back. All: I was getting very drunk, and swaying around in Santa costume, but one clear memory for me was how phenominal was the crooning i introduced. i did not realize how powerful (POWERFUL) this has become. Hambone, Merk, MC: what you're doing gets me all fired up. wooooooooo W00000000000000000! And others, variously. You tell me what my contirbution is to continue the magic. maddog
| January 10, 2005 | | Gozilla-san | Tokyo | Happy New Year ! Bonne Annee ! 明けましておめでとうございます ! Hope you're having fun whereever you are, I am in Tokyo now, but I will be back in Paris in a few months, hoping you'll come again pour de nouvelles aventures ! Godzilla-san (it is my nickname in japan, lovely, isn't it ?)
| January 8, 2005 | | mina | dublin | still waiting for a concert in dublin...! i saw you in st michel this summer, your guys are doing really great music. i hope to see you again sometime in dublin or in paris. meanwhile, happy new year | December 29, 2004 | | Edward Rogers | Syracuse, NY | hey folks, sorry I haven't written sooner but your CD's haven't let my car player until just now and I didn't know the URL. Fabulous show in Cortland I hope all is well in NYC and you have some very Happy Holidays...Jennie, now you have my email I hope to hear from you
| December 24, 2004 | | Sandrine | Paris | Quand est-ce qu'on va voir les photos à Paris de l'été dernier? A+ | December 23, 2004 | | Jason | Cortland | Hey, I saw your show in Cortland and I wanted to buy a cd but didnt know where to get one. Any suggestions? | December 11, 2004 | | Aaro | Helsinki | Where can I get a copy of your CD?! | November 26, 2004 | | Raphael | Australie | hey ,hey !! Crooners crew i want to know more about your present life ,for my part i have so much to tell you about this great country which is Australlia, here they have a real Hyppie culture it is not only a look but a real mentality of love and peacefull ,this country is so beautifull that i fell my spirit fly in each vaste landscape i am discovering ,vhen i'm on road in the wagon with my australian girlfriend (a little hyppie singer) with some crooners blues playing in the stereo and a beer i fell so free ,or in front the infinity sea with this huge sky above my head,or in the festivals of music , a such good way of life ,even if i miss so much the french food and wine ,alala Je pense a vous (en ce moment par exemple je suis entrain d'ecouter l'album de Nills avec la magnifique voix de la belle Jenny en backvocal)bon je vous laisse en esperant vous croiser une prochaine fois dans ce vaste monde.Biz a tous,Raphael
| November 24, 2004 | | ryan | ithaca | first time hearing you guys. very cool sound. chris nice seeing you again, it's been a while. jen, damn fine voice! hope you catch you again... listenin' to the cd. later | November 23, 2004 | | Sach | Nairobi, Kenya | Great CD! Miss you guys. Merk can sing???!? Nairobi soon? | November 22, 2004 | | Yvette Siegert | New York | Hello, Crooners. Hope to hear you in New York soon! Great website; the pictures meet my high standards of whimsy. Perhaps I will see all of you at the DOMA Cafe one of these days. Jenn, it was lovely to meet you: thanks again for the company (with inspired panini), the Spanish, and the coconut cake.
| November 17, 2004 | | Rebecca | Almere (Holland) | Hey Crooners! My parents bought a cd last year when they saw you in Barcelona! I really love the cd! It's great! I hope I'll see you once! When you'll come to Amsterdam?? Rebecca (15 years)
| November 14, 2004 | | Raphael | australia | et les crooners il serait temps de mettre a jours votre charmant site ,elles sont ou les photo de votre summer parisien!!!!!
| November 1, 2004 | | Raphael | Australia | salut a vous les crooners , for the 3rd time i try to send you a mail i hope that will be the good one. So I am in austalia now it 's a really nice contry they don't any old architectur like paris the one i miss so much but beach surf forest girls .... my town is called surfer's paradise, i hope and i think you are still enjoy your trip as the people enjoy your music ,if you receive this message write me back that will make me please, really nice to meet you one more time see you , ps : dear jenny can you send me your mail adresse again please thankyou xxxx
| October 23, 2004 | | Neil | Cortland | Incredible stuff guys, the album is great and every performance is better than the last. Thanks for the good tunes and keep it up-noone else is doing it quite the way you can. | October 17, 2004 | | KEVIN | UPSTATE NEW YORK | caught you at Lucky's 9-10-04, very cool, something diffrerent. spoke breifly with Jenn, intelligent and pretty, (I apologize for my inebriation)when are you guys playing locally again? need more dates on your calendar
| September 25, 2004 | | critter | skaneateles | well,well,well, Seems you folks have got a great thing going here. keep up the great music !
| September 23, 2004 | | Anna | Paris | Hi !!! I saw you in a street at St Michel in Paris in August with my sister...and I must confess that I was completely delighted. Your music is wonderful !!! I wish you good luck for the future and I am looking forward to see you again...either in Paris or in NY. PS : moreover you're all so kind, I loved talking to you :)
| September 21, 2004 | | seggio | palermo | Incredible stuff guys, the album is great and every performance is better than the last. Thanks for the good tunes and keep it up-noone else is doing it quite the way you can. | September 16, 2004 | | Pablo | Paris | Je tenais à vous remercier de l'excellent moment passé avec vous et votre musique. Comment faire pour se procurer le CD ? Bonne chance pour la suite.
| September 14, 2004 | | Ebony | New York City | I saw the trio performing today in the Village outside of Chase Bank...amazing! I hope to catch you guys again soon, perhaps in a real music venue, I am not opposed to street corners at all!
All the best to you guys!
| September 12, 2004 | | lore&miek | Earth | Hey guys, we saw you a year ago in paris and it would be reaaaaally cool to see one of your shows again in our homecountry;The Netherlands. So COME!:) | September 11, 2004 | | fred | paris | Salut! Je vous ai vu jouer vendredi 27 aout 2004 à Odéon et je vous ai retrouvé le lundi suivant devant un autre groupe qui jouait rue St André des Arts.Votre musique est géniale! Ca donne le sourire après une dure semaine de boulot!Revenez très vite en France parce qu'on a besoin de votre musique! Message pour le "contrebassiniste" : tu es trop classe avec ton instrument! Message pour le "guitariste-harmonica" : tu es impressionant et super rapide quand tu joues!!! Message à la très jolie demoiselle qui chante : tu as une voix sublime... Bonne chance à vous 3! Fred
| September 1, 2004 | | cassie | ny paris chicago dakar | hey saw you guys in st germain spke to harmonica player a:b senegal hope you guys come play in chicago and add me to the mailing list because the link didnt work bonne chance
| August 28, 2004 | | H&S | UAE | Hey, Saw you guys perform in Odeon and St Michel. GREAT! Best of Luck. Love your music and creativity. Ur CD is great too! U guys should consider dubai. U would hit it big there!
| August 27, 2004 | | Heewon Seo | korea | 1 month has passed since i saw you at paris..near odeon,and in cafe universial... i cant get it out of my mind(as it was so great!) thank you for giving me a memory that i won't forget in my life..,you guys will be singing in my heart foever- uh...and..how come the thing in the front of this homepage (the mailing sign up thing-)doesnt work?
| August 24, 2004 | | Ric | San Francisco Sucka Free SF | Sup ya'll...hey I just invented an acoustic turntable, can I rock out with you guys? Swing by SF soon...
| August 22, 2004 | | abdel & sandy | Paris, France | We saw you in paris near metro Odéon and we'd like to thank you for making your music reachable to everyone by playing on the streets. Thats what diffrienciate the commercial musicians from the great ones.
| August 21, 2004 | | nicolas ===> nico | paris | merci pour ce concert... vous nous avez apporté new orleans a paris et rien que pour ca je vous en remercie. j'ai pu m'evader a l'espace d'un instant. j'aimerais bien correspondre avec toi nyles et jenny vu que je n'ai pas assez dicuté avec vous deux.restez tels que vous etes ;) good vibes nico avec sa veste militaire qui sourit tout le temps lol
| August 20, 2004 | | lena | new york | to the crooners whose tunes have made morning walks to work all the more pleasant-merci beaucoup, j'adore ta musique; and to the lovely jennie, whose voice and grace makes paris all the more beautiful miss you, len
| August 20, 2004 | | Giulia | Florence | it was amazing to listen to your music in camden town..thank u 4 being there at that time!!I hope you enjoyed Florence.. why don't you come back!!!! (please..) *I fell in love with THE CROONERS* | August 20, 2004 | | Jim Smyth | NYC | I saw you guys playing in Florence last month. Think you're great. Would you be able to play for a company party I'm hosting Friday Nite December 10? Let me know...Thanks! Jim
| August 18, 2004 | | Marie | Paris | Après vous avoir vu jouer hier à St Michel, j'étais ailleurs...en d'autres temps... merci pour cet instant et à bientôt j'espère (+ bonne chance pour le St Antoine)
| August 16, 2004 | | Zach | Senegal | Nyles, Merk and Jenny G. I love and miss you. best from gritty dakar - off on wild country adventures. keep rocking, superstars. zach
| August 14, 2004 | | my name is gump | long island, bitch | um...... when are you guys coming back? Honestly, when are you gusy coming back? You didn't run into any dutch girls, did you? So, uh.... you guys sound great!
| August 11, 2004 | | Dion | Breda | hi, I saw your show last night at Zeezicht, awesome! I bought your cd right away. Hope to see another show next year. Good luck in Denmark, hopefully till next year greets, dion
| August 7, 2004 | | Dave | Haversham | Hi Guys, Great show last Bank Holiday, Are going to be with us this August 30th? If so, please let us know, we hope to do a Pig Roast again. Look forward to hearing from you soon. Dave 1/2 'n' 1/2
| August 6, 2004 | | crza | Berlin Germany | Hey. Saw you with two friends of mine in Londen at the Camden Market in front of the Starbucks Caffee. You are really great !!! Why are you visiting Germany but only Hamburg and Freiburg ?? Why not Berlin. If you wanna come here tell me..... You are great. Crza
| August 5, 2004 | | juan pablo lujan | firenze | hola soy juan pablo de la argentina vivo en firenze de dos anos.. soy Dj. Y CUANDO ESCUCHE LA SUA BAND.. SE ME PUSO LA PIEL DE GALLINA ES INMENSA INCREIBLE LA VOZ LA GRAN VOZ me hace recordar a billi hollidaymucha suerte
| August 4, 2004 | | zoé | paris | saw you in june in paris i left a message which disseapeared from the message board when will you be back in paris miss your music did jane got her mobile phone back niles are you still as sweet as you were i lost my phone before seeing you je vous embrasse et merci encore d etre venus en france zoé
| August 3, 2004 | | K-Dawg | Work work work work work | You guys need another guitar player? The photo on the front page looks great, good thing you've got Smerkley looking away--he would've fouled up the whole thing. Neuman already told me about the "party" so don't even think about rubbing it in any more than she already has. You tell me where and when and I'd probably jump ship right now. Miss you like crazy, The Dawg.
| August 2, 2004 | | heewon | korea | so~~~~~great! i think i might be in NY for art class at the end of this year(nt sure yet) i wish i could be in your great concert just once more in my life time
| August 2, 2004 | | zoe | london town boy!! | hello there, i watched you from my window on camden high street yesterday and cant even sum up enough words to epxlain how much your music makes me smile, keep on playing and stay in london a little bit longer for us cronies. take care good luck and maybe write soon if you remember the girl you were waving at yesterday Nyles!!!! yes cheeky but had to be done! | August 2, 2004 | | Sampo | Florence | Ciao Crooners,
Your show in the streets of Florence was very nice. Your kind of music being played at the streets of a historical city... what can you ask for more.
I saw that you made a tour to Sweden and I would like to see you guys in Finland someday, too. In the city of Jyväskylä we have a very nice jazzbar and lot's of students who would enjoy your music. Also, in the city of Pori we have the very famous Jazz Festival, "Pori Jazz", every summer.
Hope to see you there one day. Ciao!
| August 2, 2004 | | Giampaolo | London | HI,
i have just bought your CD in Camden Town, it is cool!!!!!!
| August 1, 2004 | | Jeremy | Antwerp | dear Crooners, I saw you all in Florence, Italy and I really loved the sound! You're all gifted and I thank you for sharing that gift with us. Cd's great but I think you're better live...but although perfection can't be heard on a piece of plastic, it still remains in my dearest memories of Florence... Love your music Thank you greetz, Jeremy
| July 31, 2004 | | Boris | L'Imprévu II Paris | Hello Jenny, Nyles & Chris !!! Votre concert était MAGNIFIQUE, L'Imprévu II était bondé de monde, c'était très chaleureux. Nous étions vraiment au coeur du Blues ! La voix de Jenny est exceptionnelle. Derrière son piano, elle mène la danse comme il faut. La contrebassine électrique de Nyles ... du jamais vu ! Le jeu de guitare-hamonica de Chris lui aussi au top... Bref revenez quand vous voulez ! A bientôt à Paris !!! Amitiés Boris
| July 31, 2004 | | Jeremy | Antwerp | dear Crooners,
I saw you all in Florence, Italy and I really loved the sound! You're all gifted and I thank you for sharing that gift with us. Cd's great but I think you're better live...but although perfection can't be heard on a piece of plastic, it still remains in my dearest memories of Florence...
Love your music
Thank you
greetz,
| July 31, 2004 | | Boris | L'Imprévu II Paris | Hello Jenny, Nyles & Chris !!!
Votre concert était MAGNIFIQUE, L'Imprévu II était bondé de monde, c'était très chaleureux. Nous étions vraiment au coeur du Blues ! La voix de Jenny est exceptionnelle. Derrière son piano, elle mène la danse comme il faut. La contrebassine électrique de Nyles ... du jamais vu !
Le jeu de guitare-hamonica de Chris lui aussi au top... Bref revenez quand vous voulez !
A bientôt à Paris !!!
Amitiés
Boris
| July 31, 2004 | | tony | paris | It was good to hear you at the ODEON, yesterday the 18th, idid like it.. I hope i'll enjoy it again soon keep going...
| June 18, 2004 | | tristan | paris, france | "these are gentlemen...", that's what i kept saying during an hour maybe!
eventhough you're from far away, you guys ARE Paris. French people have for most of them forgotten their capital, you made us remind that it's in the street that all began. I'd like to thank the whole band of course, i was amazed by the guitar/harmonica player and by the washtub and... everything was perfect! thank you for making us remind what we were and what we will all become...
tristan
| June 14, 2004 | | Roberto Rubim | Paris | It's the second time I bumped into these great musicians. Last time was last year at the same period of year. The amazing thing about them is they remember who i am ( HI I AM ROBERTO THE HUGE BRAZILIAN FAN). Just kidding. They still keep rockin' paris and get everybody dancing. Voila les gars BURN THE HOUSE TO THE GROUND IN OUR PARIS.
Katherine and Robert
| June 14, 2004 | | Stiv | you know where | What's up crooners? hope everything is going swell in europe for you cats. miss playin' with the harp boy though. checked out your website (thanks for the kind words)--looks nice.hope your adventures are merry and drunken. C U in August
| June 10, 2004 | | Manel | Paris/Rochester | I stumbled upon you guys last week at Place Vosges, and you absolutely rocked the place! I'm real excited to have discovered such great talent and hear more of you. I've already spread the word to my peeps back in the states:-) Hope to hear you guys again real soon. take care- Manel
| June 10, 2004 | | Magda | Wroclaw, Poland | Hi guys,
sorry for my english which isn't really good but you may say that is fault of Will who has taught me english in Poland. And it's him who gave me your CD - I like it very much, you make really good music :)
I can listen to it all the time /I exaggerate but I find in your music something really cool/
I hope that you will come someday to Poland!
Greeting from my beautifull country ;)
| June 10, 2004 | | Leonie | Lelysad, Netherlands | Hey! I saw you guys last week in Covent Garden.. Just wanted to tell you that I think that you're amazing! xxLeonie.. btw: Love your cd!
| June 4, 2004 | | clare-dawg | london | you guys rock. I randomly ran into a crowd, and decided to join it (as that is how ALL great adventures begin...)and there y'all were, at the center of it and boy did I want to shake my ass. An English girl with american flava, I will be heading to the USA this summer to add another degree to my collection. Hopefully I will run into you guys there!
| June 2, 2004 | | jenny | london | Saw you on the South Bank 29th May. Thought you were wonderful! I'll be in Paris 25-27 June - will you be playing there then?
| May 31, 2004 | | oldman | in the bluewoods mts. | the oldman is coming your way with a beautiful woman.hope you have the same for me.will meet up in paris in july. can't wait to hear that crooner's music. | May 29, 2004 | | Sue | Lucky's | You guys are awesome! Your music is incredible! Hope to see you again! | May 3, 2004 | | Doreen | Lucky's | You gave an awesome show! I'm so glad I was able to experience your music.
Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!
| May 1, 2004 | | AnnTheMan | Philadelphia, PA | Come back to Philly for more fine street singin', you bastards! May I offer you some fine street food and drinkin'? Yeah.. thought that would do the trick. | April 9, 2004 | | Stink Dog | New Yilly | all right buds, when are y'all gittin back on over here to europe? ya heard! i'ma gittin itchy for the real heart and soul, gittin itchy i say. word up! | April 9, 2004 | | Roberto Rubim | paris | Hi guys ! I saw a really beautiful concert of yours while I was with my fiance in Paris. I still have your version of an old elvis song on my mind "bossanova" . Keep playing your tunes, they are great.
From your Brazilian fan.
Roberto Rubin.
| April 8, 2004 | | Loey | Scott/Homer NY USA | Hey guys. All I can say is: THE CROONERS KICK A$$!!!! I'm a punk rock fan but The Crooners are #1 anyway. Can't wait to see you guys again(for I have now seen you live). I just have to get Lala dancing next time. Chris Merkley YOU RULE!!!! Love Peace and Chicken Grease~Loey | November 21, 2003 | | Somebody | ... | During this 'fall 2003 tour' you play without Will, yes? | October 28, 2003 | | Jen Lung | Cortland, NY | I saw you play at Lucky's in September and was wondering if you planned on playing there again soon. I listen to your CD quite often. | October 22, 2003 | | Connie Garcia | New York, NY | I saw you guys at Cooper Square in NYC and what a breath of fresh air to someone who is so burned out by the the music scene here in NYC. I wanted to buy a cd but was down to my last couple of bucks. Let me know how I can purchase one and when you plan to be back to do gigs in NYC. You guys are awesome!! | October 12, 2003 | | donald | coppersmith | i too saw ur street performance at Rittenhouse Sq. goooooood! and the CD was a great buy. i like that blue-jazz and rock mix. enjoy! | October 9, 2003 | | Michael | Phila delphia, PA | Just saw these fine young men perform in Rittenhouse Square, Phila., PA. Crowd gathered quickly and were diggin' every lickity schplickity until the jackass from the park's commission showed up and gave 'em the heave ho. Bought a CD. $10 bucks, 20 songs. Can't beat that with a dead cat. Good luck boys. Lemme know when your stoppin' in Philly again. | October 9, 2003 | | Amy | Ithaca | Hey, I saw you guys on the commons for Apple Festival and I was astounded! You guys are amazing. I sing with a Cornell ensemble and we are looking for a guest group...do you guys do that kind of thing? | October 7, 2003 | | Phil | ithaca | saw merk and nyles on the commons for apple harvest. it was f**kin' awesome. i heard about the crooners from merk and morgan, but had never heard y'all before. i was expectin some perry como licks as the name leads me to believe. easily one of the best and most fun original bands in the area and by area, i mean eastern seaboard. i haven't been out west much. thanks guys. | October 6, 2003 | | bubba | where the buffalo roam | Kevin, good to see you! i really like the CD. listen to it alot. tell merk hey for me, if he still remembers who I am. Good luck you guy's and I'll keep checkin in. Bubba | October 5, 2003 | | d-unit | Skinny at last, ny | merk...get a hold of me b4 you take off again...no idea how to get a hold of you...wanna purchases some more cd's also. the crowd up here at the lake loves your guys stuff...wanna play a gig a morris's grill and bar? n e way call me | October 5, 2003 | | courtney | Phuket, Thailand | I think anything over 6 months is long enough so get over here! Time to show these Thai folk there is more to music than karaoke. I'm still waiting to dance and I passed your cd on in New Zealand- I think I need another! I repeat you are needed in Thailand~ | October 1, 2003 | | Andrew | Michigan | I saw you guys perform when my school was in Barcelona on a Spanish trip. You guys were amazing. Actually, I only saw two of you. I think it was Nyles and Chris. My friend Jeremy and I went over and talked to you about how much we enjoyed your performance. It was so cool to meet some people who spoke English. Anyway, if you have any information about how and where I can buy some of your stuff, give me a buzz at my e-mail address. You guys take it easy and keep up the good work! | September 28, 2003 | | john&rox | ithaca | saw you at the farmers market today & it was really fresh! Old time music with a new twist. see you down in Philly YO! & we'll put the word out! | September 21, 2003 | | john&rox | ithaca | saw you at the farmers market today & it was really fresh! Old time music with a new twist. see you down in Philly YO! & we'll put the word out! | September 21, 2003 | | Sam T | Neuchatel, Switzerland | Hey Kevin, it's me, your old bud, Sam. How are you doing? What a coincidence to run into your band's page. Well, I'm still here in Switzerland, studying and still playing classical guitar. Of course I still suck like I did back in the high school days. Anyway what's new? I know you are damn lazy to email me, but let me know what's up. Hmmm what else? Oh yeah, I got in touch with Molly after seven years of silence! Well, that's about it. I'll call you one of these days. Take care, bubba. | September 17, 2003 | | Julia | unknown | Hi, can I contact you by ICQ ? Spasibo. | September 15, 2003 | | miek from holland | .. | what a dickhead with that rose, right?! | September 14, 2003 | | michelle | dusseldorf | hi there! i wished i had seen your concert instead of hanging around outside in paris. i am working on a website which should introduce all kinds of interesting bands by showing interviews and stuff like that. the project is still new therefore there is only a German version for the while and only a few interviews to be found. it would be a pleasure for me if I could make an interview with you soon some time . greets from paris xxx michelle | September 13, 2003 | | hartman | Berlin, Germany | I saw you guys play in Paris in June, and greatly enjoyed it. Your CD was defititely the best thing I brought home from that trip, just like your performance was the best I've ever seen on the streets. You should really come to Berlin some time!
Keep on playin'!
| September 10, 2003 | | tbone | E17 via Oneonta | Nyles and Chris. Met you twice!! in Paris. Thanks for the j. It helped me trip up Seures Babylon stairs...on way to plane,freaky but funny. Thanks for chattin and the jazz club, though to 'mangled' to remember where. Have some cool fotos. A bientot. Tony | September 9, 2003 | | d-unit | syracuse, ny | Let the world rejoice and our ears take pleasure with the sounds of The Crooners. It is refreshing to hear quality music with depth and soul instead of all the mainstream radio crap! Miss ya merk. When you gonna show your stuff at Dino BBQ? | September 8, 2003 | | gallagher | Ithaca | Yo when are you boys coming home?
It's al lonely at night with out Nyles to get drunk with and Merc to cuddle up with.
I was talking to leigh about gigs get back now
| September 8, 2003 | | beck | boston | I have heard great things about you from my man Madison. I'll be in Prague in November. Any chance you'll be in there area? | September 2, 2003 | | tia | hell (aka texas) | well boys,
i listen to the cd almost everyday and never tire of it. every time i hear it i discover something new. can't wait to see you live again.
big sis
| August 28, 2003 | | giulia | london | i will keep you in my heart* | August 26, 2003 | | kat | Lonon-->Prague | Kittens
That impromptu (and slightly illegal) gig in the George Inn, Southwark, London was damn, damn fine.
I'll be in touch re:Prague in January
Cheers
kat
| August 26, 2003 | | kike y marta | santiago de compostela | Recordamos con cariño vuestra actuación del día 1 de agosto de 2003 en una esquina de una calle parisina. Will nos dedicó vuestro disco: ¡ es increíble!, mis amigos flipan con él. Fue una noche mágica, y como dijo un gran actor SIEMPRE NOS QUEDARÁ PARÍS. | August 25, 2003 | | Fantasma | Sweden | Saw The Crooners in when they were in Stockholm this year. Wounderful was the first thougt that got through my head when the tones hit my ears. I usually don't stop and listen to people who play on the streets, but it was so good I couldn't just walk on by. I did buy the cd and I'm proud that I did.
Hope I get to see the Crooners again sometime.
Keep this site updated
Rock/swing/jazz-on
| August 22, 2003 | | Caro | Maisons-Alfort | Salut ! Bien qu'ayant pu vous le dire de vive voix hier...je vous le redis par écrit, ce que vous faites est vraiment génial ! Le rythme est tel qu'on a l'impression de vivre la musique, c'est magique ! C'est par hasard, rue de la Huchette, que je vous ai entendus...et j'en suis très heureuse ! Continuez longtemps, il n'y a qu'un mot : BRAVO ! | August 22, 2003 | | anne laure | sarlat | je tenai a vous dire a quelle point j'ai aimé votre musique...
je suis allez a Paris et en me balladant dans les rue j'entend une sublime musique pleine de rytme alors je me suis arettée pour vous écouter et je doi dire que sa a mis de la gaieté dans mon coeur :)))
| August 18, 2003 | | anne laure | sarlat | je tenai a vous dire a quelle point j'ai aimé votre musique...
je suis allez a Paris et en me balladant dans les rue j'entend une sublime musique pleine de rytme alors je me suis arettée pour vous écouter et je doi dire que sa a mis de la gaieté dans mon coeur :)))
Votre musique est tout simplement genial ;)
bye et j'espere pouvoir vous revoir =)
| August 18, 2003 | | flavie | marseille | I need help!!!!!!!!!!!!
après vous avoir entendu le soir du 15 aôut à Paris, je pensais pouvoir me procurer votre CD en allant sur votre site, mais sans succès!!!!!!!!
comment faire?? merci de m'aider.....
| August 17, 2003 | | angel | madrid | sorprende oirlo: trasmite muy buen rollo. Y esa voz, esa voz. Un poco mas de cazalla y perfecto. Ciau Marlem. | August 16, 2003 | | thierry | PARIS | j'ai acheté votre cd ce soir boulevard st michel à PARIS
votre façon d'aborder le blues est originale continuez et bravo à vous.
que le blues soit avec vous!!!!!!
| August 15, 2003 | | Loey or Goat Girl | Scott, New York, USA | Hi guys! I haven't heard you live yet but I love your album. I took it from my mom and nows it's one of my favorites. I even forced my friend to listen and made a fool of myself dancing with my headphones on. Good luck guys. You'll be big someday! Shout out to Chris. | August 13, 2003 | | Pete Mombers | Brussels | Saw you sweatin' & playin' at the Place des Vosges in Paris on Sunday 10 Aug. in 37°C (99°F), tie & all dressed up, but boy, what sweet music to our ears. Greatly enjoy your cd. Let me know if you want a sweaty picture. As Chris signed my cd I remarked that it'll be worth a lot someday, and he replied that it's worth a lot already - I couldn't agree more. | August 13, 2003 | | Hannah | Frankfurt, Germany | Saw you at St.-Germain-des-Pres, I really liked your performance.
Your cd is one of the best I have heard for a long time.
| August 4, 2003 | | Didier | Belgium | Saw you at the Odeon quarter in Paris. I don't like blues so much but I enjoyed your music very much. did you get your traffic jam ?
Well, take the Thalys and drop by in Brussels.
| August 4, 2003 | | maddog | maddog | hey nyles,
well played, what?
md
| August 1, 2003 | | John | AUSTIN, TX | whats up kid, i love the cd and the web page.its been awihle since ive heard from you. youre looking good.i must say it feels good to be free.keep your head in the clouds.john | July 30, 2003 | | malu | berne | Hi Nyles,
please let me know when you and your band are in berne the next time. would like to make a photosession with you.
happy sommer and see you hopefully soon.
Malu
| July 28, 2003 | | Joni Siitonen | Nastola, Finland | Hi! I saw you guys in Visby. I listened all the songs that you played. I play blues, jazz and rock too. I really enjoyed your style to play. And the spirit was something what I can't explain. It was too bad that I didn't have opportunity to come talk with you 'cause a hurry. We were spending our holiday in there so we had to go and see other places. But hey, next time you should come to Finland! And if you're coming in winter, be sure that you have clothed warmly becouse it could be little bit cold in here. | July 27, 2003 | | Daniel | Stockholm, Sweden | Hey guys! I really hope that you didn't miss the jazz and blues festival in Stockholm this weekend and the following week. It's out on the little island called Skeppsholmen. If any of you guys ever should make it back here, let me know and maybe I can get some gig's for you guys at some blues and rock places. I'm out of the scene, but I still have the phonenumbers so just let me know! And remember the fog on that magical morning in Visby, I know I will. Cheers - Daniel, who ran through the mists of Visby. | July 26, 2003 | | Charlotte and Maria | Visby, Sweden | Thanks for waking us hard working ladies up on Wednesday by playing your absolutely amazing music outside our window in Visby, Gotland. We hope you enjoyed the water in our garden as much as we enjoy your CD! hehe. It was great chatting to you. Good luck with the rest of your tour! | July 25, 2003 | | scott luscombe | truxton | chris
will be in norway july30 to august 8
will you guys be anywhere nearby?
| July 24, 2003 | | john carwash, esq. | jupiter | May I concur with the spritely gentleman's eloquent comments. Here here, Crooners! | July 24, 2003 | | maddog | maddog | merk,
good deal.
md | July 24, 2003 | | Lasse | Visby, Gotland, Sweden | Hello mates!!
I just saw you in the streets of Visby, Gotland and your show was really good. Where can I buy your CD?? Please help me!!
Good luck in the future!!
| July 23, 2003 | | Wayne (Jessy's Uncle) | Charlotte, NC | This is totally awesome!!!I remember Chris,Jen Merriman and Nancy Meade jammin at a party of mine way back in the summer of '96.Chris you were a joy to listen to them and I can only imagine what you sound like now. Would love to find out,if you ever get to NC (had to say good-bye to Ithaca) let me know.Glad to see you and Jessy living your dreams. | July 22, 2003 | | Martha | Hampdens CT | Here is a great recipe for some musical tasties.
Add two parts honky to one part ebony. Marinate for several years and add a splash of funk. Stir in a touch of old school and strain out the pretense.
Bake heavily for at least a day and then chill.
I call it Crooner Casserole.
| July 22, 2003 | | Jordz | USR NJ | I saw you guys play in Stockholm yesterday and you were great. I bought a copy of the cd for my dad but it doesn't look as if he's going to be getting it anymore since I'm keeping it for myself | July 22, 2003 | | Terry, Jim, Loey and rest of the suspects | Homer NY | Hey Chris lookin good! Love the site.Glad your having such a good time. you guys are too cool!! Since a trip to Europe isn't in this week budget we'll just whine a little 'bout when ya coming home so we can dig it. Missin' you live.Love the CD,Love You, Have Fun,see ya back at the ranch :) | July 13, 2003 | | neal | new york | looking forward to hearing the sound the sound of the crooners in paris when it echos of the steet and walls of the place de vasges,crooners croonin love that sound see you soon. | July 13, 2003 | | Tees | Greeley | Hey Chris,
I didnt get a chance to forward my number to you the other night but I wanted to get a chance you can call me 303-641-1144. I really loved your harmonica collection and your shiny guitar. You and the boys rock my world!
XXOO Tees
| July 11, 2003 | | Dora | West Hempstead, New York | Hi Guys,
It's your San Antonio mama. I'm in New York for a few days and just wanted you to know I love the additions to the website. The color picture of the group playing within the arches looks like a Florentine painting. Beautiful lighting.
Nyles, I'm showing the website to your Godmother and Danny and Geela and Jahred.
I love you all. Be careful. Stay sage. Stay safe.
Dora
XOXOXOXO...
| July 7, 2003 | | Sheila & Sharon | San Clemente, Ca. | Your website is awesome! (as is your group!) We feel so lucky to have one of your CDs. When is the next one coming out?
Your fans...Sheila and Sharon
| July 6, 2003 | | Eloi Saint-Leu | Paris | I just saw you plaing in the street of Paris tonite and it was a pretty good show. I'm just listening your CD and I LIKE IT VERY MUCH. Keep on ! | July 5, 2003 | | Jessy | Lake Tahoe, CA | Where's my freaken CD?? I can't make it to Europe right now and it dosen't sound like your coming to Cali anytime soon?? So what the hell. Actually, I do hope you stay in Europe so in another year or so we can be skiing in Chamonix! The website is great! The photos are excellent- Good to see your snide smile Chris. | July 5, 2003 | | Kevin | Prince George, Canada | Never heard the Crooners, but met Will in Sweden. Through the Torkan-Fyllan site i made it here to your site. the site looks good guys and i hope one day to cross paths and hear you play. enjoy europa! | July 4, 2003 | | Monica | Vigo - Espana | CHICOS, OS ESCUCHÉ EN PARIS, Y LO HACEIS GENIAL, TAMBIÉN HE COMPRADO VUESTRO CD, ME GUSTA MUCHÍSIMO LA Nº 14 " TELL ME MAMA ". MI INGLÉS ES MUY MALO, Y HE DECIDIDO ENVIAROS UN E-MAIL EN ESPAÑOL. UN ABRAZO. MUCHO ÁNIMO. | July 2, 2003 | | kasper | london | Great Paris gig guys...I heard you guys play in Paris and I am now enjoying your cd in London. You should go to Boston and team up with Addision Groove Project. | June 26, 2003 | | Talin | Paris | THE CROONERS RULE!!!! | June 19, 2003 | | stiv | corland NY | The website looks great you guys have a lot of sh*t on here. Pretty good for a bunch of slackers and partiers (he-he). Been missin' playin' w/ you Merk and if your sorry ass doesn't come back soon I may have to make a trip overseas. Sounds like you guys are having fun over there, so best of luck to you, and don't forget to wrap that rascal!! | June 14, 2003 | | lizzy | San Francisco, CA | Saw you play on the street in Paris last week, you were so awesome, you guys stopped me in my tracks. I have your ridiculously good CD, but when will you visit San Fran?? Soon I hope. | June 14, 2003 | | cousin julie | bayport, ny | hey will and fellow crooners! Just wanted to say hello and i truly dig the web-site. Hope you are enjoying your time in France. Check out Mont Martre Cathedral- lots of tourists who would love to money you! Love from Jul | June 11, 2003 | | Emmet Otter | Frogtown Hollow | Greetings! I recently listened to your new, self-titled album. I just wanted to say that it was FANTASTIC! It left me with a messy marvin! | June 10, 2003 | | gitte | paris, amsterdam, vancouver | hello crooners, i was amazed by your performance on the place de vosges :-) i'm happy with the cd too, i wish i was in a band like that...
see you again hopefully - gitte
| June 9, 2003 | | tia | san antonio | i love the cd...eti loves it too!!! | June 8, 2003 | | Julie | Poughkeepsie | Felicitations! Comment est-ce que Crooners s'appelle en francais? Vous etes le band blues/funk/jazz/rock le meilleur dans le monde. Bon chance au sud! | June 8, 2003 | | Courtney | Beff Capitol of Australia | Hey, no fair, when are you guys playing on this side of the world all I have is a tape and it is definately not the same as being at one of your shows. Play well and happy travels.
~an adoring fan
| June 6, 2003 | | antonio | ragusa - italy | waht a wonderful web site. bye antonio | June 6, 2003 | | Christopher "H. Karl" DeRito | Ithaca, NY | BARBEQUE AT THE BASTILLE!!!!! | June 5, 2003 | | Sophie | Paris, France | I saw you playing on sunday at the Place de Vosges and bought your CD there and I absolutely LOVE it!!! Unfortunately I missed your gig at Faubourg St Antoine. When's the next gig after this saturday's? I'm not in Paris this weekend but I really wanna go to one before I leave...! | June 5, 2003 | | Jamie | NY | this is cool | June 3, 2003 | | Ann | Newton, MA | Awesome music, great CD. Keep it up (and do more shows at the Nines) | June 3, 2003 | | becky | ithaca, ny | You guys are awesome, best music i've heard in a long time... 'specially that new CD you just released... keep up the good work. oh, and this is definitely the coolest website i've ever seen :) | June 2, 2003 | |
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