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Over the past few months I have become a huge fan of Merrie's music. I have a very successful House COncert series here in west central FL and would love to host a show with her if she is interested and ever down this way. My wife and I have had Ellis Paul, Cliff Eberhardt and try to keep the shows down to ~5 per year so that we can promote better and keep quality high. Please let us know if Merrie is ever in the state, and especially if we could host a show for her. Crag
craig huegel <huegelc1@aol.com>
Tarpon Springs, FL USA - Sunday, September 08, 2002 at 01:20:03 (EDT)

playing one of your songs while i worked. i'll be looking for your cd's this weekend. good job.
lenny
brooklyn, ny USA - Friday, August 16, 2002 at 09:58:19 (EDT)

DT) Hi Merry, good to see you & Pete tonight - long time no see! Please add me to your postcard list at 7 Glover Street. looking forward to your new CD's. -paul
paul boudreau
salem, ma USA - Thursday, August 15, 2002 at 00:36:36 (EDT)

Hi this is Tom Orsillo from Big Black Bee. I found your band on Stephanie Marino's play list posted on WNTN. I was curious to ask you what are your favorite clubs to play? Find or place events http://www.tomsmusic.com/calendar/index.html
Tom Orsillo <tom@tomsmusic.com>
Gloucester, MA United States - Monday, August 05, 2002 at 02:49:41 (EDT)

deleted it without reading first. can you repeat? thanks! mike
Michael Cornish <cdissacorn@aol.com>
USA - Thursday, June 06, 2002 at 15:13:04 (EDT)

Please drop me from your postcard mailing list and add me to the email mailing list and save the money!
John Anderson <JWA02155@yahoo.com>
MEDFORD, ma USA - Monday, May 27, 2002 at 15:35:16 (EDT)

I just purchased Little Steps and have played it over and over again.You have a wonderfull gift for song and such a beautifull voice. I'm amazed at the beautiful music you've made for everybody.Hope to see you in Pittsburgh some day.
Mark Garsteck <markag@zoominternet.net>
Calumet, Pa USA - Friday, May 17, 2002 at 20:12:06 (EDT)

i don land this area o all men notice
guyman <guyman@mugu.com>
USA - Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at 18:22:40 (EDT)

The time for rock and roll has come. Check it out. It's 2 the Xtreme.
D Vancouver <xtremerockx@yahoo.com>
Santa Fe, NM USA - Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 22:54:41 (EDT)

I'm not sure if this will get to you, Merrie. My name is Michael Leyden. I met you at the Kendall during Eric Marcos's open mic. I'm not sure if you would remember me, but we have spoken before. I believe the last time I saw you was in Philadelphia. I have since moved back to the Boston area, Somerville to be exact. I am currently working on a record and have a song that I know you would sound beautiful on. I wanted to invite you to sing harmony on it. I don't know if you do this, but I wanted to at least ask. It wouldn't take long and of course I would pay you. If you are not interested, no problem. Good luck with your 2 upcoming albums. Thanks, Michael Leyen
Michael Leyden <emailmeemail@yahoo.com>
Somerville, MA USA - Wednesday, April 03, 2002 at 12:25:08 (EST)

Hey: Had the opportunity to see you at the White Mountain School in northern NH this past summer. May 5. I still got the occasional tear running down my face. Who would have that one could express so much pain in a manner that made me spirit soar..thank you! Was wondering...is your sheet music available. I would love to learn Design. Thanks again! Hope to see you in the area again soon. RAB
Bob Brazil <rabrazil@justicemail.com>
Bethlehem, NH USA - Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at 19:58:15 (EST)

hello to all in this guest book. i just want to say that also here in italy there's someone that loves the beautiful and inspiring works merrie did. i'm listening to little steps right now (just arrived from usa. thanx to Cdnow:) and it's great. i particulary like Undertow. well all i can say is: Merrie, continue to do these great masterpiece. music is art and art need to be feeded by such artist that u r! in case someone wants to write me, i'd be happy to answer:). sorry for my poor english and ciao to all of u! A.
Andy Pozzi <andone@libero.it>
Vigevano, ITALY - Monday, March 04, 2002 at 13:39:03 (EST)

let Merrie know that Vin Scelsa's Idiot's delight is now on WFUV-FM on Saturday nights from 8PM-12AM
don adler <maida1982a@aol.com>
hoboken,, nj USA - Tuesday, January 15, 2002 at 17:27:20 (EST)

How come Merrie's CD list on her rounder records web page says Season of Rain was released in 1999? I know I bought it in 1997. I am not dreaming. Merrie, you are so unusual as a musician. Just incredible work. Engaging atmosphere added to each song. Beautiful lyrics, both striking and poetic. I love your music. Tara
Tara Collins <tara@moabrealty.com>
Moab, UT USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 16:58:52 (EST)

I would like to purchase sheet music for guitar for Merrie Amsterburg songs. Just for my own playing. I have been figuring them out from the CD's but it's difficult. Is sheet music available for sale? PS She's INCREDIBLE!! I have been listening to her since 1997 when I bought Season of Rain. Thanks, Tara
Tara Collins <tara@moabrealty.com>
Moab, UT USA - Wednesday, January 09, 2002 at 16:52:07 (EST)

I've seen you twice at WV Public Radio's MOUNTAIN STAGE and heard a compilation broadcast tonight that included "World of Our Own Making"--come back again soon!
dwayne
Charleston, WV USA - Sunday, December 09, 2001 at 03:56:36 (EST)

Merrie Great Show At WPI Last Night! My Darling Clementine Was a standout!! What Comp. Is it on?
Rondo <drsax@webtv.net>
USA - Wednesday, November 14, 2001 at 21:06:25 (EST)

Merrie, are you working on another CD? I am anxiously awaiting your new music and have loved the new songs I've heard performed. Best wishes.
mrmeasley
measleyville, ma USA - Thursday, November 01, 2001 at 22:36:20 (EST)

HI MERRIE,YA CAN DOWNLOAD MY NEW ALBUM"GOING HOME"FOR FREE AT MY SITE AND ADD YOUR REVEIWS.ITS A BIT SKA,A BIT REGGAE AND A BIT DIFFERENT.LOVE AND RESPECT TO YA FROM ENGLAND.
PRINCE GANJA <zzzrecords@aol.com>
ENGLAND - Saturday, September 08, 2001 at 05:15:39 (EDT)

Happy Birthday Peter!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike & Heidi
Ashland, OR USA - Sunday, August 12, 2001 at 02:27:45 (EDT)

I have yet to buy "Little Steps" but I love every single track on "Season Of Rain". Are you coming to London anytime soon ? - Best regards from a Frenchman exiled in London waiting for the "import" sticker on your releases to disappear... :-)
Topher <topher@aphextwin.zzn.com>
London, England - Thursday, August 09, 2001 at 13:40:34 (EDT)

Hi Merrie, I am so proud of you. I heard you on WBR, and you were excellant. (I had doanloaded 2 of your songs from Napster previously!) You have a fan here who has a good network. You are on top of my list. Good luck. (Do you remember our office in Washington St., Newton?) Also you might remember that I was (am) a musician. Actually after few times playing at Club Passim at Harvard Sq., this Sat. I am going to play in Maine, Center for cultural Exchange. This is my #508-650-4845 Thanks and you are great! Manoucher Madanipour
Manoucher Madanipour <mmadanipour@mountida.edu>
Newton, USA - Thursday, July 12, 2001 at 12:18:28 (EDT)

Hi Merrie - It's the girl with the piano and the strange name, who opened for you at Espresso Garden on your West Coast tour. I think I've got Little Steps memorized...such an addictive record. :^) This is a long shot, but I'm going to be in Boston August 14-19, and was wondering if you knew if any places I could play while I'm there. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide, and best of luck with everything! - Vienna
Vienna Teng <vienna@viennateng.com>
Mountain View, CA USA - Thursday, June 28, 2001 at 02:57:41 (EDT)

Go, Merrie, GO!!! Kristin and I speak of you often and are tickled every time we hear you on the river and elsewhere...
Matt Juros <mjuros@prellchil.com>
Cambridge, MA USA - Wednesday, June 20, 2001 at 17:42:12 (EDT)

CHECK OUT THE CARALINA WEBSITE. WE ARE A BAND FROM VERMONT. PROMISE ME YOU WILL GIVE IT A LOOK.
Daniel Crosby <daniecrosby777@cs.com>
Burlington, VT USA - Monday, May 28, 2001 at 22:17:38 (EDT)

Merrie, Just a quick note to say congrats and thanks for your great music. It really is a small world when you come across a CD one day and realize that the person you're listening to is the same girl you remember from Calvin College almost 20 years ago, singing and playing her D-35 so well. Even more amazing is finding out that this person has been living and working practically in your backyard and you never knew it! I hope to see you perform live sometime soon. Good for you, Merrie.
Greg E. <gebbelin@cpane.com>
Worcester, MA USA - Friday, May 18, 2001 at 12:47:39 (EDT)

Folks: I make it a policy to send copies of reviews I write to the artists and/or their record companies. Here's one I just sent off to a few publications, including Rootsworld. Feel free to use it, so long as my name remains attached, so people know who to blame. ######################################### Merrie Amsterburg (http://www.qdivision.com/merrie/) Little Steps Zoë/Rounder 2000 (http://www.rounder.com) by Jim Foley In 1996, I wrote of Merrie Amsterburg's debut album, "Season of Rain," as a powerful and affecting musical funeral pyre, and speculated how she might possibly rise again from its ashes. "Little Steps," moody but not nearly so sepulchral, redeems the four-year wait. Musical production manages to be simultaneously lush and stark, characteristic of the recording's appealing paradoxes, including the surprisingly effective mimicking of loungy drum machines with live percussion. Amsterburg's lyrics are transparent flypaper for the mind, suggestive on many levels, clear and satisfying on none, each a compelling puzzle, irresistible and cunning. Or maybe it's just her nasal, reedy vocal, drowsy and languorous, but so peckishly precise that its trailing t's can smite. An inevitable byproduct of such profound magic from unprofound materials is a grudging admiration, vitiated by a streak of resentment at its inexplicable captivating power: why do I like this so much? The title track illustrates the oddness of many of the strategies of "Little Steps," including a pervasive 60-cycle hum, plainly intentional and alternately maddening and seductive, mechanistic percussion, organ reinforcing the liturgical theme of the lyrics, and a lead vocal seemingly whispered into your ear, a confidence. But for its dreamy layering of gently chiming guitars and lap steel, "Design" might be a pop candidate, catchy melody and natural harmonies, but that darkness keeps seeping from its elliptical lyrics. "Heart of My Head" is even darker and more mysterious, beginning with a quiet march beat on snare drum with brushes and a Happy Rhodes-like "na-na" chorus, most of its length a compelling and insistent development of a simple dramatic theme, a central break offering just the required catharsis. A sad, haunted beauty of longing informs "E x E" (East by East), every instrument, every syllable suspended in a crystalline aural firmament. "Different Today" combines a slightly swinging beat with dramatic, effects-laden guitars behind Amsterburg's melancholy yet ironic recapitulation of that failed affair: "I kiss the wish and miracle good-bye / Well, everybody wants ..." So cold. So sad. So apt. Merrie Amsterburg's command of the elements of song to express her twilight visions is so complete that listening to "Little Steps" is like being sucked into a slow-motion whirlpool: there's a touch of terror mixed with the beauty. --------------------------- Jim Foley "Doh! Facts are meaningless! You can use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" - Homer Simpson, a Real American Hero
Jim Foley <foleyj@ultrasw.com>
Tucson, AZ USA - Tuesday, May 15, 2001 at 00:30:14 (EDT)

P.S. Just a clarification; in the PREVIOUS message, when I refer to . . .'the photos on the q division site' which I think your fans and music buyers would like to see . . . I am refering to the great Live Photos which were taken at an outdoor performance In October of last year- - - you know, the ones with the Danelectro, Kay/Harmony(?) and Gibson guitars, and all the band in black . . . very good shots. Marshall & Zoe, R'n'RTV.
marshall p. hall <rnrtv@Earthlink.com>
USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 14:55:54 (EDT)

Dear merrie and band, It has been a long time since I have seen your music performed in person, your music is one of those which I have missed; live at TT the Bear's and songs like Radio,29 Days and Realm of the Souls. - I have just seen the photos on this q division web site and I would like to say that I find them to be so good that I feel that the public would like to see, at least, a couple of them included with the any cd releases you have planned. The image they would present to a buyer- listener would be very favorable, I'll sure. Congratulations for the Boston Music Awards recognition, you deserve it. Marshall & Zoe (R'n'RTV)
marshall p. hall <rnrtv@earthlink.com>
USA - Friday, April 27, 2001 at 14:12:44 (EDT)

Just recieved Little Steps. Great music! I particularly enjoy the song Different Today. Thanks for the wonderful music. dc
Doug Czajkowski <drczajk@aol.com>
Clayton, CA USA - Thursday, April 19, 2001 at 14:30:26 (EDT)

Hi Merrie and Peter!!! I miss you guys! Luke is turning 4 years old this year, can you believe it???? Your music is always playing at our house -- I always check and see who is playing at the Kendall on the internet... When I see you guys listed I have to fight the urge to drive down and see you.... one of these days.....Thank you for your inspiration :-)
Bridget <bridgetdemarse@hotmail.com>
Watertown, NY USA - Thursday, February 08, 2001 at 16:41:48 (EST)

I'm a friend of John Sands and he turned me on to your music. I really enjoy your music! We have a small venue, Hometown Music, near where I live on the New Jersey shore that often features artists like yourself. Please let me know if your planning on heading down this way and maybe we could work something out. I do some PR work for various organizations in the area and I have connections with all the local newspaper. I would love to have the opportunity to promote your music in my area. Hometown Music - was organized over three years ago to promote an appreciation and awareness of singer/songwriters in the southern Ocean County area through the sponsoring of concert events.
Andrew Warren <awarren@lbigetwet.com>
Long Beach Island, NJ USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 13:41:05 (EST)

Thanks for the questions about touring! In fact, we are working on a tour that will bring Merrie back to Los Angeles and the rest of the west coast in April as well as a southern tour in May. If you have a chance, please e-mail me with suggestions for clubs in the Raleigh area, she has never played down there.For the record, we welcome ANY suggestions, Merrie loves to get out andplay and it's nice to hear from places she has never been. Thanks again! ------------------------------------------------------
Jessica at Q Division <jsmyser@qdivision>
Somerville, MA USA - Monday, January 29, 2001 at 11:56:31 (EST)

I heard her version of "Walking on the Moon" (in all places) in a store...it was the music they were playing. I FINALLY who's terrific voice that was and downloaded the .mp3's to hold me over while I wait for her CD to arrive. When are you coming down south?
Jennifer <jen.walker@excite.com>
Raleigh, NC USA - Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 11:00:19 (EST)

Heard Merrie's WONDERFUL voice on KCRW (NPR station here in L.A.) over a month ago and found her CD on a website on the net. Couldn't wait to get it. She's SUPERB! Will she ever tour and how about the west coast? Does she have a mailing list? Thanks!
Sharon <sharejoy@earthlink.net>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 16:37:14 (EST)

I have been a fan of Merrie Amsterberg since she was lead with MissUnderstood, playing Northborough, MA. I hope 2001 will be your year, Merrie!
Mark Pollack <mwpollack@earthlink.net>
Dallas, TX USA - Monday, January 22, 2001 at 10:17:29 (EST)

Merrie: I'm cleaning the house while listening to Little Steps. Nice work, especially those bluesy yet oh so mod H. Scrapper solos. Keep up the good work, and feliz Y2K+1. JA
June Argonaut
Minneapolis, MN USA - Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 13:28:08 (EST)

Merrie,I am happy for you and proud of you. The song" bless you and keep you " means a lot to me. Water under the bridge continues to flow... Would like to do a c.d. swap if you are into that. Best wishes to you.
mark huizenga <quasar@wmis.net>
holland, MI USA - Friday, January 05, 2001 at 09:13:55 (EST)

Happy New Year Merrie and Peter and the rest !!!
Adam
USA - Thursday, January 04, 2001 at 14:22:53 (EST)

Delighted to have your new album, sounding better than ever. Congratulations to you and Peter.
Mahin Kooros <mkooros@teneues-usa.com>
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, December 13, 2000 at 16:10:02 (EST)

I heard Merrie's cd playing in the Anthropologie on Boylston Street on Saturday. Can't that mean $$ from ascap or something? Anyway, it sounded great.
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USA - Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 17:27:16 (EST)

Okay, now I see you have some West Coast gigs. The coasts are nice, but when are you going to visit us Southerners in Atlanta? C'mon, it was good enough for the Indigo Girls!
Larry <larrymax@bellsouth.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Thursday, November 09, 2000 at 00:17:11 (EST)

Looking forward to hearing you on Vin's show. Really enjoyed the Iron Horse show (too short, though) and especially 'Undertow'. Thanks! Hope for some NYC-are shows when you are in town for Idiot's Delight. Don Adler
don adler <maida1982a@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 30, 2000 at 21:18:39 (EST)

DESIGN has become a regular on KFOG's very popular Sunday morning show "Acoustic Sunrise" in San Francisco. Talked to the show's host at an appearance and gave her SEASON OF RAIN. She asked me what I thought off of it was "radio friendly" and I gave her a few suggestions. She said she'd playing something off it this Sunday. She is really into LITTLE STEPS. I am sure if you were to set up a date out here I could get her to plug it. Keep up the excellent work Merrie! JAH
Jeff Harrison <Harrison_jeff@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, October 26, 2000 at 12:21:07 (EDT)

Saw Merrie at the recent Borders in-store in NYC. The quality of the songwriting is obvious from the more spare arrangements in that setting. Been listening to the CD recently and find it to be as beautiful and powerful as any recording in recent memory-should be an incredible bill at the Iron Horse with Freedy-his "Blue Days.." is of equal quality. Don
don adler <maida1982a@aol.com>
hoboken, nj USA - Monday, October 02, 2000 at 14:45:30 (EDT)

Merrie--- Thank you for a wonerful show at the Charles hotel.I had a great time.I also got the chance to take some great photos that I would love to share with you! But I don't have any place to send them to.Can I get an adress? If not, When are you playing in the boston area again?I would love for you to have them. Thanx Again DEB KELSON-D.K.PHOTOS
Debbie Kelson <DKPHOTOS@webtv.net>
Arlington, ma USA - Friday, September 22, 2000 at 21:26:13 (EDT)

Just wanted to let you know that the best radio station in San Francisco played DESIGN on their "accoustic sunrise" show on Sunday, June 17th. I spoke to the DJ at the station and thanked/complimented them for playing it. The DJ (Rosalee, who is excellent by the way), said she loved the album! Congratulations and continued success!
Jeff Harrison <harrison_jeff@hotmail.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Thursday, September 21, 2000 at 13:03:27 (EDT)

hi merrie and peter. looked for you at little feat...they were execellent as always....look to see you in boston soon...my pal gina and the go-go's will be at mixfest in september...try to make it if you can. see you love the new c/d
adam
USA - Wednesday, August 30, 2000 at 11:33:52 (EDT)

dear aunt merrie, i just thought that i would get on and check out you newest web page. it is really cool. who would have ever thought that an amsterburg would have their own web page?!? it is really neat though, i like it. well, i am at college now so i should probably go to a frat house and start drinking or something like that.. hope everything is going good out in boston and i hope that your singing at fenway went good. hope to hear from you soon. love phil
phil amsterburg <phildo1342@aol.com>
angola, IN USA - Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 19:30:20 (EDT)

Merrie: I saw your Border Books performance last night in Peabody. It was fantastic to see you live. As I said to you, you're definately prettier in person than on your cd cover. Great voice, very likeable tunes. I hope WXRV, 92.5 will play more of your music. I wish you the best. You're right... you in front of the merlin and trolls for your next cd cover probably isn't a good thing.
stewart monderer <monderer@mediaone.net>
andover, ma USA - Friday, August 18, 2000 at 10:56:13 (EDT)

Hi Merrie and Peter! It was great to see you in D.C. and Baltimore! Best of luck to you with the new album! PS-next time we get two canoli for each of us :) Karen
Karen Spezia <kdburk22@hotmail.com>
Rochester, MI USA - Tuesday, August 15, 2000 at 17:11:15 (EDT)

Merrie: I recently heard DESIGN on WFUV here in NY. My first taste of your music. Loved it. Those generous FUV folks also mentioned you're from Boston. I head up there often and wanted to know when you'll be playing in the Boston area or how I can get a hold of your schedule. Very inspiring stuff. I'm a fellow singer/songwriter - much-busier these days in my attempts to publish than play out. If you're curious, you can scan my temporary URL noted above. Much continued success to you. Hope to see you out soon. Annie
annie kelly <voice@bestweb.net>
Carmel, NY USA - Monday, August 14, 2000 at 12:40:59 (EDT)

hello Merrie-hope you're having a great summer-have you made it to the Vineyard at all? sorry I haven't caught any of your shows lately. The Stone Coast in Laconia is a great venue-love to have you come to town! take care!!
Susan B. <sblaisdell13@hotmail.com>
Laconia, NH USA - Monday, July 31, 2000 at 21:48:43 (EDT)

Merrie - new album is fantastic. Didn't believe you could better Season Of Rain .... but you did! Any chance of an Irish show?
Brian Leahy <brian@VanTheMan.com>
Dublin, Ireland - Saturday, July 29, 2000 at 07:12:46 (EDT)

I wish I had never bought that Little Steps album. I've had East by East stuck in my head now for 3 days straight.
Dan B. <db1240@yahoo>
Somerville, MA USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 16:24:07 (EDT)

I wanted to know if you were interested in promoting your new album on WERS. I would be thrilled to have you come in and do a live performance. please try to get back to me Elizabeth Baudouin WERS Coffeehouse coordinator
Elizabeth Baudouin <werscoffeehouse.com>
boston, MA USA - Wednesday, July 12, 2000 at 15:02:05 (EDT)

Beautiful voice. Beautiful songs. What a beautiful album!
Chinatsu <chinatsu@jf6.so-net.ne.jp>
JAPAN - Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at 01:21:32 (EDT)

Hello, Merrie, just thought I'd comment on our shared name...often mispronounced but pretty anyway! Do you like it?
Merrie <Private@private.com>
Memphis , TN USA - Sunday, June 25, 2000 at 23:01:58 (EDT)

Merrie, I am organizing a benefit concert for Respond at the Burren in Somerville for thursday July 13th and would love it if you would play. I am intending to have as many of the artists from the cd as possible. I would love it if you could make it. Please e-mail me and I'll give you my number. Or call Charan Devereaux. Thank you!
jay Noel <james.noel@ae.ge.com>
Somerville, MA USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 18:51:06 (EDT)

merrie, peter, and co.: congratulations, the record sounds beautiful. glad i got to see you at the lizard and hope it all goes very, very well. xojv
jules
cambridgeport, USA - Monday, June 19, 2000 at 16:36:52 (EDT)

merrie-- Looking good!!!! can;t wait to hear it! love, melissa
melissa <solomonmelissa@hotmail.com>
NY, NY USA - Thursday, June 15, 2000 at 11:03:45 (EDT)

Did you (Merrie) used to be in the band The Natives? It's got to be you. RSVP Thanks
David Shea <david_m_shea@att.net>
USA - Thursday, June 08, 2000 at 15:03:59 (EDT)

Merrie, I just listened to some clips from the new album and I'm so happy for you. Congratulations on such wonderful work. I hope you get as much joy listening to it yourself (rather than hearing the choices you made), as you truly deserve to. You've come a long way from that night at the Tam when I was the only schmuck in the place while you and the guys played! Please give my best to Peter and feel free to drop by my site and zap a message my way to let me know how you are. All the best, in all things, Darin
Darin Ames <darinames@crooner.com>
USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2000 at 15:24:26 (EDT)

I want to play your new cd " Drama Queen " in my show on Radio Milo in Belgium. Can I have a copy + bio? Thanks already! Ray,
Ray Pieters,Dj on Radio Milo <Ray-Elly@freegates.be>
Belgium - Wednesday, May 24, 2000 at 18:08:12 (EDT)

Hi Ms Merrie - There's a "season of rain" in Japan. It's June. Sweet hydrangea will come out then. They are delicate and so beautiful. Just like your music. I have two pleasures on a season of rain in this year. Is the recording favourable? Good luck!
Chinatsu <chinatsu@jf6.so-net.ne.jp>
JAPAN - Sunday, April 30, 2000 at 07:04:08 (EDT)

Dear Merrie, Saw you at the Lizard Lounge 4/8. My comment comparing your voice to Kate Bush's was meant to be totally complimentary. Your voice is so soft and melodic. I felt like you were singing just to me ... and probably so did everyone else in the place. Please keep up the excellent work. Hope to see you live again someday before you get too famous!
Larry <larrymax@bellsouth.net>
Atlanta, GA USA - Monday, April 10, 2000 at 09:47:12 (EDT)

Just a hello from a Merrie to a Merrie...
Merrie Haskell <merrie@umich.edu>
Ann Arbor, Mi USA - Monday, April 03, 2000 at 12:27:15 (EDT)

Dearest Merrie, please forgive my awkwardness but I have never written to a musician like this before and I feel a bit groupie-ish. It's just that I feel so inspired by your music.I have been listening to the re-release