Craig Vance: Guestbook

Kenneth Drew

June 25, 2010

hi Craig, sorry i missed you last time at aldos maybe next time.

Jim Murphy

April 29, 2010

Your page looks great... good news makes me smile, Peace, Jim

Paul M Bocchetti

March 26, 2010

Hi Craig, I ran into Chris L. in Wal-Mart a month or so ago here in Saratoga, he told me about the Hayride band you guys have going once in a while & said that I should send you an e-mail. Glad I did you have a nice web.site, I'll definitely be getting your solo CD I know theres gonna be some heavy duty pick'n on there.In case your wondering I'm the guy with the large triangular purple picks up here in Saratoga.I'm a blues lead player myself, but your one of the most blister'n flat pickers I've ever seen. Glad all is going well with you. Hope to catch you at a future gig. All the Best, Paul* 3/26/10

Norm and Shirl

March 25, 2010

Thanks for the email,good to hear from you
Great new webesite, we love the Photos and
the Music...Great as always!
Hope to see you at one of your Gigs soon,
our best regards to Linda.
Talked with Chris Leske lately?....
A Great Banjo Player, are you going to be
doing any gigs together soon?...
Stay Healthy!..Stay Cool!..Stay in touch!.

Bonnie

March 22, 2010

LAZ!!! Buddy!! I thought maybe you left the planet! I just thought of you the other night too. That's wierd. I'd like to watch you once again, burn it to the ground, sometime over the summer. Hopefully, I can get to a couple of shows. I hope you're doing well! :-)

sulu

February 22, 2010

craig, my amazing brother, i love the new look to your website. but i especially love the music and photos that come with. missing you and linda so much. eire is calling us all back, with a strong voice rich with sound, smithwicks, guinness, and DOBs. xxxooo lil sista

stephaneveb

December 26, 2009

I have a good fresh joke for you! What do you get if you cross a hippo and a blackbird? Lots of broken telephone poles!

Edison Wallin

November 15, 2009

Hi Craig,Good to find your website.You sound great as always.I still think of you everytime I go to Sciotio on thursday evenings and pick at the Red Barn.I think it was in the 70's when you lived here. The last time I seen you was at Down Home playing with Summit. I have been retired for 9 years,but still picking.You don't stop picking because your old ,but get old because you stop picking.You can see our band on you- tube. It is The Pleasant Hill Band. We have a website on facebook. Hope to see you soon somewhere. Edison

Kevin Vance Headrick

October 24, 2009

Buy my new line of Tanzania's best shoes! :)
Unlce Laz is one of the greatest flatpickers I've ever heard and he is my musical hero.

Erik Bruhns

September 17, 2009

Hey Laz - I'm a long time fan of yours from clifton park. First saw your in Saranac Lake with Bullets and a stand up base player from Virginia i Think -well the McKrell years were fun and we miss your flying fingers - I'm a buddy of Joe Yourno's and just got my hands on a Mr. Powers banjo setup from joe -- I'll keep my eyes pealed on your calander to see if you ever make it up this way

THE SEAGULL

August 15, 2009

THEY CRAIG I LISTENED TO YOUR MUSIC AND I THINK YOU GUYS ARE GREAT BUT WHAT WAS WONDERING WHERE IS THE LINK TO THE SEAGULL THAT YOU TOLD US YOU WERE GOING TO ADD PLEASE E MAIL ME AND LET ME KNOW I WOULD LOVE TO LOOK AT IT. THANKS
* CHRISTINE/MANAGER OF THE SEAGULL*

Danny Leske

August 3, 2009

Greetings from sunny Colorado. Keep me in the loop Laz !!!!

Rick Grier

July 18, 2009

Hey Craig!
I finally found you! I'm so glad to see you're still playing. I read a review of you with a band named Summit(?) some years back in the Washington Post, and I've been looking for you ever since. I hope up catch you live sometime. I read your bio, and there's no mention of your critically acclaimed performance at the '82 Grier Wedding - hmmm. Anyway, it's great to be able to hear you play again. Rick

Cathy Ann

May 20, 2009

Hey there Laz..enjoyed the tunes you have on the website. Sure do hope you play somewhere that I can hear ya live! Hello Linda : ) Cathy

Kevin Headrick

February 23, 2009

Hey, Uncle Craig! I was just listening to your songs on the website and I am really amazed at the stuff you're doing. I've been talking to mom about heading up to New York to see you and Linda sometime soon.

kevin mckiernan

February 8, 2009

Hey Laz, I just got off the phone with Palmer. He said he had a blast with you guys down at the FLA...
come hang with us at GreyFox this year or I'll hunt you down and beat you. (my friends told me to say that.) Seriouslzzly, we'll feed you well and we even got a female massage expert on premisis and a highly regarded (or high and retarded) acupuncturist on premesis...Either way it'd be better than me showing up to kick yo ass , you may not remember me, but I used to be quite handsome...

anthony hannigan

January 14, 2009

you are the man!!!

Paul Rosen

January 8, 2009

Oh, man, that was great! I just listened to all your online clips. That guitar playing really takes me back to the goodle days. I've got a real soft spot in my head for all that Norm and Nance stuff.

John Hearn

January 3, 2009

Miss you laz & linda, hope all is well. Hope to see you guys again soon.
John

Tony "Big T" Belindo

November 17, 2008

Wow man! Awesome music! Craig and I used to hang out with each other in 5th and 6th grade in Virginia. He ran across my name on another website and we hooked up on email. The last time I saw him or talked to him was 1969!! Can't wait to hear the CD!

Dorothy Jane Siver & The Siver Family

November 6, 2008

Hello Craig,
Good talking with you today on the phone. Hope we can get our project off the ground and have Adrenaline Hayride put on there show. Keep in touch with us, hope to talk to you soon.

Dorothy Jane Siver & The Siver Family
http://www.dorothyjanesiver.com

Tom Pondysh

October 24, 2008

Hi Craig, Just wondering when Adrenaline Hayride's album will be out. I'm looking forward to it. Really enjoyed your picking at Otis Mt. this year Also any info on Hayride shows in northern NY would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Tom

brian burke

September 13, 2008

craig,at 72 i can now play elzics farewell,thanks to your tabs in FGM.many,many thanks and regards,brian

Gary Linville

July 29, 2008

I hope you comee back to the binghamton area again.I have seen you many times as part of that other group. My wife and I enjoyed this new group even more.

great show at the night eagle

thanks again
Gary

wolfy

June 26, 2008

seen you with adenaline hayride @ wind gap fest.we liked you guys a lot.we really check you guys out cause of arlin who we use to see with fred lantz.just got done listen to glencoe that i got from you after the set @ wind gap. good stuff! we can't wait for a adrenaline hayride cd.

Kevin Headrick

May 25, 2008

UNCLE CRAIGG!!!!!

IT'S KEVIN!!!!!

Lady Kathy

May 14, 2008

Thank you! For your kind and noble gesture I grant you and Linda a guest room at our royal castle anytime visit Michigan!!!!! Make it soon!!

Web Captain

May 14, 2008

Your wish has been granted Lady Katherine...I mean Kathy.

Lady Kathy

May 13, 2008

Hello Craig, Great pics. Thanks so much for including the "Lord and Lady". Although you labeled me "Katherine" and I will forgive you since you're a cuz, I would rather you call me Lady Kathy! Only your cuz Daniel gets away with Katherine!!!! We were thrilled with our trip to Ireland with you and the family. We had so much fun; conversation, music, Guiness! Thanks again Craig. Hi to Linda. We love you both! Can't wait for our next meeting!

Kelly Dawn

April 29, 2008

What an awesome and pleasant discovery, while neglecting to pay attention in class. Lucky me!

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April 26, 2008

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Jan Yorke

April 15, 2008

I love you guys!!

Bruce Mork

April 14, 2008

It took 30 years but I finaly found you! Thanks goodness for Google....Glad to see that you are doing well. I'll have to go out and purchase one of you CD's and check out your sound! I remember you buying your first Matin D28 back in Annandale. TAke care and best of luck to you.

Jan Patchey

February 14, 2008

Hey...what up! I was cruising thru North Country Public Radio site and saw you and Chris's new band. Sounds great! GOOD LUCK!!!
Come to Towne Crier!! Say hi to Chris for me....
Jan

craig vance

January 9, 2008

Just a hello from one CV to another- I'm 38 yr old TV location manager living in Manchester England- howdy

Ron P

December 27, 2007

Just checked out the Music Moose site. The on-line lessons are great. I'm working on the "Whiskey Before Breakfast" lessons now that I have some time. (Retirement has its benefits.) lol

Sneezy

December 26, 2007

I got your message, thanks for the reply.

I trust you had a very Merry Christmas, and that you are well. Stay warm, stay dry, and stay safe.

Ron P

December 22, 2007

May your stocking (hopefully not lace, lol) be filled ...

Tom & Gretchen Flynn

December 14, 2007

Wow! Great to hear you again. Gretchen and I just built a new house which was designed over Guinness at the Harp & Fiddle. I hope that we can get to somewhere this spring to hear you. I'll keep checking out the show news. Till then ,good luck and God Bless!

Sneezy

November 21, 2007

So, when are you coming to Maine/Southern New Hampshire?

Joan Sherwood

November 20, 2007

Hi strangers!
Where did you go? We never got together for our lunch date and I never got to see pictures of the little ones! I miss you! I drive all over the place so if you but say the word I'll come on down and meet you sometime---I'll go anywhere for a good bit of conversation and a meal! Seriously, I really miss seeing you and hope we can get together soon. Love ya, Joanie

sista sulu

November 13, 2007

hi sweet laz...thinking of you and listening to Mark O'Conner fiddliing a tune he wrote for YoYo Ma's daughter...it's lovely, "Emily's Reel," recorded live in Cooperstown,NY. and so i am thinking of my daughter also, my
Emily, happy as a hoot in dublin. still trying to find a way to go with you guys in spring. wanna buy my house? i love you, and huge hugs to lovely Linda. p.s. your site is wonderful!

Kolacoca

October 29, 2007

Hello my friends !!
manreyti

Mike & Kathleen

August 26, 2007

Hey Laz! (Linda, too!) Kathleen and i just got back from a beer run to Canada. We're in the living room, listening to the waterfall and from frozen beer nugs we're drinking REAL Smithwick's from Ireland. Not the watered down stuff the let into the US. Damn, I wish you were here. Much love from Whitneyville, Maine.

Amy Wood

July 15, 2007

What a treat to see you at the 2007 Fetish Fest playing with Burnt Toast! I was so dissapointed when I want to the last McKrells concert and you weren't there. So glad you've found such a good new gig. We'll be waiting for that promised Burnt Toast CD!

Lise (Friedman) Spiegel

July 3, 2007

Hey Craig-
Listening to you after all these years is a treat and brings tears. Love to you and yours-Lise (Leslie, Saul, Evelyn?-yeah, long ass time, huh?)

Sherie Sebastian

July 2, 2007

hey craig...jus checkin out yer website....cool. hope your move is goin smooooooooooth. sorry i didn't get to seeyhaz before ya left but i didn't want to come by in the midst of your move. be well-n-stay in touch.......Sher

maurizio Faulisi

June 11, 2007

Ciao Craig, how are you dear friend?
I am in your photo album! I'm jumpin' for joy!!!
Kisses to Linda. Hope to see you soon!

Aldo

June 6, 2007

Assomiglia ad italiano, ma non ha alcun significato

TI AMO MIA CHARMELLE-ALEX MAUGERI

June 3, 2007

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Ron P

May 31, 2007

I would love to see you guys at Stony Creek. Should be a great show!!!! However, I'll be at Cape Cod on 6/17 flycasting in the surf for Stripers and Blues. (Yes, I'm nuts!) I'll contact you for a lesson when I get back
Lawn Chairs!

Bonnie Crawford

May 24, 2007

Oooh Laz! I just read the e-mail, "Laz and Bullets together again!!" Whoooo Hoooo! My day just got 100% better! I don't know who the Green guy is but I will probably soon find out. Hope to see you soon! :)

Rain

May 24, 2007

June 17th at 6:30 p.m. it is! See you then! Rain

Stacy Scheller

May 16, 2007

Hey Craig!!
I LOVE your CD, especially the song you wrote for Linda, Walk with me tonight and The Hills of Glencoe. I loved being able to spend time with you guys in Colorado. I had so much fun and I miss you both! Let's not let another 5 years go by---Love the picture by the stream.
Give my love to the butterfly (she is, you know!)and I really hope I see you again soon.
Love Stacy

Ron P

May 3, 2007

New pics you just posted are great!
Chairs!

Ray Van Hoesen Jr..

April 26, 2007

Vance, got your latest CD at a show at the Town Crier in January, and loved it. Is it true that you, Doug, and Chris are no longer playing with the McKrells, please say it ain't so, I love you guys.

patsypem

April 25, 2007

Love the CD, great easy listening.We are looking forward to more and the Germany trip.Hope too see you and Linda soon, pp
PS: would like to hear of some gigs closer to us !!!!

April 10, 2007

Hi Craig,
Wow! What a website. It is truly a work of art. So happy to see things are going well for you and all the cool gigs. We sure will watch for local appearances. Miss you guys! Love to Linda!
Myna & George

Dr. Michael D. Shannon

April 10, 2007

Well, mister!

Now that your ship has its own rudder and you're not dragging anchor, are you ready to book some gigs in Maine?

Much love,
Mike

Kate

April 4, 2007

Hey you guys, I miss seeing you! I love the web site. Great colors! I'm dusting off my lawn chair for this summer can't wait to see ya's.
When is the next CD??
Love ya's

toby

April 1, 2007

Hey Laz,
I really like the new website, very cool! Thanks for hittin' Mac O' Bros. Yes, tell bro Mike... "good idea" Let's jam before Ireland! Cass says he's in too! Whooo Hoooo!

Norm & Shirley

February 14, 2007

Hi Craig,
Great to listen and see you, Kevin and Chris Saturday night the 3rd, as we said, "it's worth the drive" we arrived back at 6:30 AM, loads of snow, (25 mph, Placid to Malone).
Good to talk with you and Linda, e-mailing Photo's as promised, will send more later from "Aristocat of Ottawa".
you guy's are all "Cool Cats" anyway, great website and easy to navigate, write whenever you can.
All our very best wishes to you and Linda.
Norm.

Ron P

February 12, 2007

Hey Laz
I really enjoyed the lesson tonight. It's always so cool to pick up something new. Time to practice, practice, practice working further up the neck. Looking forward to the next session.
Lawn chairs!!!

Cathy

February 7, 2007

Love the new web site. I haven't had a chance to look at it in quite awhile. Can't wait until Germany, the whole traveling gang together again, we will miss George & Myna they are great friends.
Love to all. Cathy

Nick Dinicola

February 1, 2007

Enjoyed watching & listening to last wednesday's Guitar lesson for my Grandaughter Danielle Shields, at your home. No doubt in my mind that she's got the "BEST"

dave marsh

January 29, 2007

Warum Nicht?

Sara Finn

January 26, 2007

The trip sounds great. Joe and I did the Ireland trip when you had the wedding and also the first Scotland trip.
Germany seems like a good adventure. Not sure the $$ will work for 2007, but if you do this in 2008 it may fly. Just not sure yet. I'll stay in touch. God luck!!!

January 24, 2007

Dear Craig & Mike,

Thank you for including me in your invitation to Germany & Austria. I'd love to attend, as my father was an immigrant from Danzig, Germany in 1929 (which is now a part of Poland). I've never been there, personally. I'd like to go there at some point in my life, but right now I cannot commit.

Keep me posted over the next few months if you might have space for me (1), as this
would probably be a last minute decision on my part.

Please keep me on your mailing list, as I'm not living in the Upstate, NY area these days, but in Norfolk, VA. I really miss hearing "The McKrells" at the Parting Glass, I can tell you that.

When I play your CD's at the sign shop(s) I'm working at, all the men ask "Who is that on the (acoustic) guitar?" I say "That, Sir, is "Laz".

Warm regards & Happy trails,

--Nancy Neon84

Prudence Theriault

January 23, 2007

Just stopped by to check out the Germany trip. Looks good!

www.prudencetheriault.com

Ron Neureuther

January 23, 2007

We will send credit card # etc via snail mail asap. Yes, we are coming!!

patsypem

January 23, 2007

Laz: I love the web site. The layout and content are great. Great job. See you guys soon. Patsy

Kate

January 22, 2007

Just to recap on New years eve, I had a great time hopping to and from the different bands at First Night in Saratoga with my good freind Gayle! It was a special treat to see you, Mike and Doug playing songs from your CD and then some.
You and Doug did a brilliant job playing with the Mckrells and then with your brother. It shows how much you love your work. I look forward to seening you all soon. Rest up Paddies day is around the corner.
Give Linda my love
Kate

December 28, 2006

Congrats, Laz!!
Greg Haymes listed "The Hills of Glencoe" as one of the best local CDs for 2006. (See today's Times Union Preview section. There are some very nice comments.)
Say hi to Linda
Ciao!
Ronaldo and Margarita

Ron P

November 4, 2006

Hey
Fun show at the Round Lake Pub last night! It was cool to see your individual personalities springing forth, some kidding around and talking about the origins of some of the old songs. I really enjoying hearing you doing some cuts from your new CD. Gotta get Chris to sing a tune. Doug was fantastic singing "Who Do You Love"

See u and Linda soon in Tuscany!
Lawn chairs and Ciao!
Ron P

Mary B. Farrer

October 31, 2006

Hi, Laz, Just zapped the order off for the new CD. Sounds good on my site.

Still hoping you and your bride, Linda, will be going to Ireland in April!

Meanwhile, have fun out there playing, and one of these nights, Jerry and I are going to make it to a show at the Parting Glass or somewhere!!!!!!

Your Fan and Friend in Mansfield, Pa....Mary Farrer

Gayle Balfoort

October 30, 2006

Hi Laz, loving your cd. I listen to it all the time. Can't wait to give it to my bro-in-law for Christmas. I know he will love it. looking forward to this Friday. See you then.
Gayle

Ron P

October 19, 2006

Hey Laz
You've been slackin'lately! When's your next CD coming out? (Just kidding. Hills of Glencoe is still giving me a great high!)
See u next week for a lesson.
Lawn Chairs!
Ron P

SCJ

October 18, 2006

Lazlo,
Remember "Cheese Cake" and the old man who declared "What balls you have!" after one of your breaks at Gallager's Pub?
The CD really accentuates your talent of getting "that right sound" out of a Martin box. The licks and tunes give me many great memories.
Your friend and fan,

Chatham Street

October 12, 2006

Practicing on tennis rackets to the Beatles finally paid off.

Kate

September 22, 2006

You gave a great summer worth of music, thanks for including me (your brother plays a mean guitar too)and the CD topped it off. What a great set of songs put together. You should see Alana dance to some of them! Give Linda a O and X for me, see ya's at C.O.P.S. Be safe, Love you

Leonard Riggs

September 19, 2006

Hey Laz, love the CD. I hope that Lisa and I can get a chance to see you all real soon. Keep us posted on things.

ronp

September 15, 2006

Hey Laz - Looking forward to seeing you guys tomorrow at the Irish Fest. (no rain this year.) Peggy said she really enjoyed your gig at Shepherd Park.
"Lawn Chairs! (or should I say "Chiao"! I'm prepping for Tuscany. lol)
Ron P

VBro

August 24, 2006

Best CD I've ever heard..... next to Zepplin III.

LARRY ROBINSON

August 23, 2006

LAZ-JUST A HELLO FROM NASTYVILLE TENNISHOE.HOPE YA'll IS WELL.MUSIC IS FLYING, THE 12STRINGS ARE GETTIN' LOUDER AS WE AGE.GOOD TO SEE YOU ARE DOIN" WELL.
LATER
LARRY

Ron P

August 20, 2006

Hey
I forgot to mention that we had a great time watching you,your brother and the boys at the Round Lake Pub. Too bad about the rain; but,"into each gig some rain must fall ..." lol. Peggy hung in there for most of the night despite recoverng from knee replacement surgery. (A TRUE FAN!) Maybe you can hit the pub another time during dry weather. An evening on the deck, near the fireplace, watching you guys would be great!!!
Lawn Chairs
Ron P

Bonnie Crawford

August 12, 2006

Hey Laz! I got your CD a few day's ago...WOW! Wicked-good! I especially love the instrumentals. My Mom saw the CD in my multi-media room and she picked it up and said, "Well, it's about time!" LOL! It's an honor to have The Hills of Glencoe in my collection! You've got the complete support of people who love ya! Well done!

Ron P

August 9, 2006

Hi Laz - Just received the new CD, today. It's great!!!!! ...and long overdue! A very nice mix of vocals and instrumentals. Peggy and I are looking forward to seeing you and your brother tomorrow at the Round Lake Pub. Say Hi to Linda. "lawn chairs!!" Ron P

Jim, Derek and Shelby Osborn

August 7, 2006

Hi Laz...nice site! Congrats on the CD, can't wait to hear it. Shelby has been practicing again lately (after some considerable downtime) and hopes you'll find a spot for her again after school starts. Hi to Linda!
Jim, Shelby and Derek

Julie McWherter

August 7, 2006

CONGRATULATIONS, Laz!!!!! Wish we could be with you at the release party....but we'll be seeing you in 19 days!!!!!! Julie (Cookies!)

Michael G. Moore

August 5, 2006

Enjoyed meeting you at Paddy's this past Thursday evening. Let me know when you're playing Paddy's in Naples or Dwyers in Ft. Myers in the future.

MgM

ken and andrea weissleder

August 4, 2006

hey craig great seeing you and linda at parting glass on thurs. eve. sorry we can't make the cd party. I am sending a check for the cd. if you guys would like to chill anytime in the next two months, give us a call or email. we have a cabin on the hudson river in schuylerville. very rustic and peaceful.

ken
ken cell 941 685 2664

Ron P

July 27, 2006

Hi Laz
I enjoyed the lesson a couple of days ago. Thanks for showing me the chords to "Devlin". One of these years I may break 30+ years of bad habits(on the guitar,that is)and master that up/down flatpicking style,too. I'm a challenge for any teacher. However, you are a great one with lots of patience. Let's combine a lesson with a bottle single malt,sometime.(Maybe that will be the key, ha ha!)
Once Peggy is up to par after her surgery, maybe we can get you guys up to our trailer in the Adirondacks.
"lawn chairs"
Ron P

Jimmy Schulte

July 16, 2006

Craig, Like I told your beautiful wife, I have never been to "upstate NY" so don't be surprised if I come looking for a backstage pass. Cousin Jim

Toby Bresnahan

July 16, 2006

To my favorite guitarist of all time...
Laz...what a wonderful day! It was absolutely great to see my long lost cousins and family and fulfill a life long dream of actually jamming with the very soon to be famous Vance Bros!
It was such a pleasure to meet your beautiful Linda. Let Mike know I really dug his "Zeppelin".
I'll be looking for that autographed copy of "the hills of glencoe" Just let me know where to send the check.
Thanks for the web link. Best of luck with the cd and Vance Bros. gigs.
Ireland 2008!
God Bless Pat.

Toby

Gilda Brennan

July 12, 2006

Laz... What an Incredibly AWESOME Website!!..:)I am So Proud...Your kind heart, passion for music, love of Life & Linda( your founded other half) has brought much contentment. Say "so long" to the morning of your life , as you approach the wonderful "beginning" to the "afternoon" of your life...:) You Become What You Practice The Most....You're incredible talent and fine qualities are a profound reflection of this...I love being your friend and a part of your life with my Very Dear Friend Linda...Much Love and God's Blessings..

Ron P

July 11, 2006

Hey Laz
Can't wait for your CD to to be released hopefully in August. Are you taking pre-release orders???
Say hi to Linda. See u on 6/27.

Maureen D.

June 27, 2006

Laz---sweet site! Great way to "adVANCE" your career into the big leagues! Your pickin' is the best---both for guitar and choice of spouse!

Donna Marie

June 27, 2006

Music is just getting sweeter and sweeter. Never miss a chance to hear ya play. lookin for your new CD. Fairest of winds and lovin.

Sneezy

June 27, 2006

Good job, Laz.

Is "Little Green Bullets" going to be on this one?

Bullets O'Shindig

June 24, 2006

Looks good Laz