billgriese.com guestbook

Bill-
I just sorted my 10,000+ songs on Itunes by play count. Love's Seen It All was in the top 5. Every time I hear it, I smile. It makes me think of what was and what could be. Hope you are well. Wanger.
wanger -- north of boston

I love these tunes, gotta pick up the CD for the cottage and the car.

Keep it up

Lindi

Lindi Griese -- Ottawa Ontario

Hi Bill,
This is Matt's mom just taking a quick minute to tell you how much I enjoy your CD. Matt gave it to me so long ago and I usually always play it in my car. About 6 mos. ago I brought it to work to play at my desk and everyone is always stopping by to ask me who's singing. I've been meaning to email you for so long and today as I was listening I decided to quit procrastinating!! Your voice and lyrics are so gentle and since I know the two of you, I just always imagine your writing about Kim. (I really want you to sing at Kyle's wedding. Your song entitled "For This Day" would be so perfect for him and Kelly. They want to be married in Aspen. Now he just has to ask her! Maybe any day now.) Hope all is well with you and your family and I'm so proud to say "Yes I know him...he roomed with my son!" Take care Bill...and keep on singing!
Penney Swanson -- Atlanta, GA

Hey Bill,

Just stopping by to tell you that your music keeps embracing me like the softest blanket one could imagine. So very awesome to read the things people leave here. Rest assured your talent reaches people, softly caressing their core!

All the best wished to you and yours,

Elke

Elke -- Belgium

Hi Bill,

Love your stuff. I could listen to your music all day and night. I first heard "Out in the Moonlight" on Pandora. Keep on rockin'!

Paul Ladendorf, Griffith, Indiana
Paul Ladendorf -- NW Indiana

Hey Bill
Just came across your music on pandora.com. I love it, it's so peaceful =) Keep it up!
Greetings from Switzerland

Astrid
http://www.PotatoMammaDesign.com
Astrid Mueller -- Switzerland

The 22 year old from Boston took the words right out of my mouth! I hope in a few years I see your name all over the place; you're very talented!
From a 45 year old music lover in Michigan
Kate -- Michigan

I heard your song Out In The Moonlight on Pandora and could've sworn I was listening to a recent release by James Taylor. And I'm only 22. Keep up the great work.

Brian
Brian -- Boston, MA

Billy, you sound good (which means a lot coming from an expert like me). Happy to hear that my lessons helped. If you need more help, let me know. I am obviously very busy, building dams, playing pro football and baseball, working on my triceps, and all, but am sure I can find time for you!

Phi Alpha,

Toosday
Toosday -- the White House

The last time I ever saw Bill Griese in person was about 15 years ago,
sititng beside Jennifer V and playing guitar on the front steps of his house in
Nutley. Now today, thanks to a Google search for something completely unrelated, I have the good fortune to again make his virtual acquaintance.

Bill, congratulations on having accomplished so much since last we knew one
another! I always knew you to be a talented, clever guy and it's gratifying to
see how far you've managed to pursue your passions. Myself, I'm still
following my own aspirations as an entertainter, and after years of struggling as a stand-up comic am finally making some worthwhile headway. As unlikely as it seems, the following ridiculous gimmick has gotten me the most press of my entire career. Go figure...

http://www.CCBanana.com

CCBanana -- Earth

Hey Bill. Greetings from a Nutley High alumni! I was pleasantly surprised when I saw your picture in one of our local papers, The Roxbury Register, advertising your performance in Morristown. We were out of town and unfortunately missed the show. If you can, keep me posted on your next performance in the area...would love to come see you. Your music sounds great! Best of luck to you!

Karin
Karin Giansanti Charles -- Succasunna, NJ

Saw you on "making the band." Looks like Puff Daddy's got a new Boy.
Keep it real, playa.
Earle -- Jersey City

Hey Bill,

Been a long time... I found your website based on your email. I was like, let me see what's happening at billgriese.com. Wow. I'm very impressed!! I checked out your sound samples. Excellent work! It really speaks for itself. Of course, I'm ordering the CD like right now.

I still remember when Kim gave me a bootleg of your original work in the late 90's on cassette. I used to listen to it on the Garden State Parkway while commuting. I loved it. I was sure then that you had some talent and could be a star. (It was just that your corporate job was getting in the way.) I also have good memories of the night you took stage at that really cool bar you took me to called the... "Bucksnort" in Colorado. It was great.

I'm glad you're following your dream. Makes me happy to think of your accomplishment. Best of luck with everything down the road. Hope to see you on tour soon, or maybe even just over beers when you're visiting the Victory brew pub in West Chester, Pa. My best to the whole family.

jk

Joe Kokinda -- Downingtown, PA

Still miss your original pong site but it seems you've moved on to bigger and better things! Your voice sounds great (or maybe the acoustics in the SAE bathroom with Hammer in the background didn't do your voice justice:) and you look exactly the same as I remember. Here's hoping that you continue to live your dreams.

Hack -- Los Angeles

bill,

what's goin' on? I know I just ran into you recently...but did you tell me you did this? I was drinking. I actually just stumbled on the site looking for something else having to do with nutley. anyhoo...you sound great. congrats. put me on your mailing list if you play around new york/new jersey at all. if you get a chance, here's my site... www.seancareymusic.com . you can e-mail me through there.

good seeing you and good luck with all this.

sean
sean carey -- new jersey

Where's the follow-up CD, chuck brotha?
Eric Kirsten -- Manhattan Beach, CA

We miss you out here at Ventura!!
We hope all is well with you in NY!
Best wishes for contuinued success and lots more lucky people to be touched by your music!
Jenna
jenna johansen -- denver, CO

SOUNDS GOOD CHRIS.
SCOTT STONGLE -- WESTMINSTER

Bill,
I heard you play in the back yard of a friend last year, June 2003. You were amazing. It was a wonderful evening. Verlon Thompson played at that backyard party too. I have enjoyed listening to your cd on my drive home from work. Your singing and songwriting are very relaxing to me. I know at that time you were playing at Ventura Grille but I hear that you are no longer there. I was just checking your site to see where you might be performing but it said to check back later.
Last year you and your wife were expecting a baby very soon. I do hope that your new family is doing well. I look forward to seeing at a new venue soon.
Thanks,
Ardie

Ardie -- Aurora Colorado

Hey Bill--remember our days at Lafayette trying to study together for that stupid class "the physics of music?" I'd say you got an A++++. Wow, you have really blown me away with your music. I read about you in the Alumni News and thought I would check out your website. Great job, and congrats on making such a beautiful life for yourself. All the best to you and your family!
Meredith( Nelson) Blackwell -- Jupiter, Florida

Hey there Bill; Libby here, nice work!! I think it's really nice that you’re following your dreams. Keep up the good work!! Libby
Liberato Rizzi -- Clinton, NJ

Enjoyed!
mann -- ldh

I keep playing your wonderful cd. You are and always have been an amazing guy. Remember the times you came to visit in NH. You and Mike Fetherman sitting outside at midnight watching the Persiod meteor showers.
Thanks for a wonderful cd
Merry Christmas, too
Brian Mc Ginley
PS Say hello to your folks and your brothers for me
Brian Mc ginley -- Nutley

Great site!!!!! I've enjoyed your CD all year!
Cher -- Denver

Great work on the CD -its a family favorite. I would highly recommend a trip to the Ventura Grille to see the man live.
JK -- Wyckoff, NJ

Love the CD, and the new site is great. Congratulations, and good luck with both!
Carol Posthumus -- Wayne, NJ

Looking forward to hearing your music!! The old neighborhood misses you.
Christine Melton -- 1120 Cleveland Evanston Ill

Kudos Bill!
You have a really nice sound.
Good luck.
Marcie
Marcie Smith -- Boulder, Co

Congrats, Bill! I had bookmarked this so I could buy a copy for Kathy O'Shea Crocker in time for her bday. (We take every opportunity to relive our favorite college memories, which of course includes imprompu concerts by you and Dave Hammer.)
Jeannine Fallon Anckaitis -- in transition from Santa Monica, CA to Portland, OR

Well, I knew it was only a matter of time. The song samples sound great and I will be ordering the CD today. I loved to hear Bill play guitar and sing since the very beginning - when it was all JT all the time. I am still looking for the tape, but I swear that I have one of the earliest Bill Griese recordings - straight from the SAE bathroom at Lafayette College. I will send you a copy if I find it, Bill. Congratulations! I'll try to catch you @ the Ventura soon...
John Wise (a.k.a. Bundy) -- Morrison, CO

It's so wonderful that you are doing something that makes you happy and gives so much joy to others. I know I loved every minute of listening and thinking about how just yesterday you were just a boy down the street with dreams....
Keep dreaming!
Melissa Sandberg -- Little Falls, New Jersey

Bill--Read about you in the Lafayette Alumni News. Congratulations and I'm looking forward to hearing your CD when it arrives in the mail.

Jim Donnelly
Lafayette '83
Jim Donnelly -- Mahwah, NJ

Billy,

You've come a long way from singing JT in the 1st floor bathroom of SAE! Way to go. It's been a long time. But it doesn't make me any less proud of you!

Ken
Ken Freelund -- Millburn, NJ

Hey Bill,

I like the new look of the forum. It's great that you kept the history.

Well it's your brother RichGriese@yahoo.com. Seems like some family and friends have hit here, but I can't get in touch with them because I can't find their email. Oh well, perhaps they will return to the site, see my email and post me.

Happy Fathers Day to all fathers tomorrow! gonna go listen to the CD, and enjoy!

Cheers! RichGriese@yahoo.com
Ricco -- Truckee, CA

What can I say? Ive heard 5 of your songs and they are all great. You play just my kind of music. Looking foward to the cd ariving soon!
Zachary -- Atlanta, Ga

In the process of gettin a copy of the CD, Really impressed with the samples on the website------ COOOOOOOL!!!!! If the rest of the CD is as good as the samples i'm in for a real treat!!!
Christy Sherry -- IRELAND!!!!!

Congratulations Bill, the clips I've listened to so far are great. I read about the new CD in Lafayette's Alumni News (and have been hearing about you from Maureen). I'm ordering one now as a surprise for Andy. He'll be so proud of you!
Becky (Bown) Harobin -- Fort Washington, PA

Bill, I love the CD, I keep it in the new minivan (that should help your "cool" factor) all the time. Love the sound, the lyrics, the whole package. You are amazing!! Gave a copy to Dave Wilcox at a recent show... I'm sure he'll be impressed too. Keep 'em coming, let us know when the next one is ready to roll out!
Kitty Kruse -- Fairfax, VA

UR Great. enjoying your C.D.
sue -- colorado

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
JANET DESALVO -- WHITEHOUSE STATION, NEW JERSEY

searching on griese, great to see a relative
dave Griese --

Your site looks terrific. Congratulations on your success. I look forward to hearing your CD.
Susan Githens Cable (Lafayette '91) --

Hey Bill! Congratulations on the release of the CD. Can't wait to hear it. Best of luck with your music career. Cheryl & Dave
Dave Paulson -- Chatham, NJ

Hey man. Good luck!
Jeff Lipman -- Pompton Lakes, NJ

Great website! Dave Hammer told me about it. Hope all is well!
Noreen Travers --

Very well done Bill! Great production!
Larry Schroeck -- Portsmouth, NH

great music, great people
bob jamison -- sparta, nj

Bill - just got the CD. What can I say? Unbelievably well done, my brother. I'm blown away impressed.
Eric Kirsten -- Thousand Oaks, CA

Patrice let me listen to your CD and it is GREAT!! Congratulations on a wonderful CD and best of luck with it!! By the way, Patrice has a beautiful new hairdo...make sure you compliment her on it when you see her next!!!
Lisa Pomroy -- Denville, NJ

Bill, I ripped open the CD package with my teeth and slammed it into the CD player! I couldn't wait! After hearing so many of the songs through their initial version, and then their nearly-done versions, I just had to hear how the whole thing came out. It is fantastic! Unbelievably great! You should be proud of this work! It sounds so good, it brings a tear to my eye!
Steve -- Pennsyltucky

Bill- Nora and I just listened to your CD - It was AWESOME !! Best of luck with it.
Norm -- Hamilton NJ

I'm an FODH (Friend of Dave Hammer) , and I can't wait to hear the CD after hearing Dave play some of the songs this summer in the Adirondacks. Congratulations!
Roberta Stewart -- Washington, DC

This is very impressive!! I understand there is great demand for this CD in Asia - you may have to do a roadshow to please your fans.
Jed Plafker -- Hong Kong

Unbelievable! I get goosebumps listening...love the lyrics. Congrats, Bill!
Betsy Chase -- Denver, CO

Wow...I am so proud of you! Nashville missed its golden opportunity! Cannot wait to hear what Santa is bringing me :)
Kimberly Fain -- Mattapoisett, MA

WOO HOO! Can't wait to hear it!
Stacey Epstein -- San Francisco

Billy, congratulations!! We always knew you'd be a star!!! Great music!!!
Jed and Deb Plafker -- Hong Kong

Bill's debut CD in everyone's Christmas stocking. Congratulations!
Jennie Gross -- New York

Can't wait - I'm driving out to get it!
Sean Kearns -- Somewhere between here and Omaha!

Day trip is the name of a song waiting to be written
paul maurer --

very pumped to hear the CD, Bill.
Eric Kirsten -- L.A., Calif.

I just wanted to see the guestbook again. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Rich Guether -- Conshohocken, PA

When's the tour???
Dave Kruse -- Fairfax, VA

Hey, I just bought a CD, and it worked! yeah! Looking forward to listening to it.
Rich -- Truckee, CA

Hi Bill. I'm Steve's friend from Fairfield U. Congratulations! Now I've got someone to vicariously live my dream through. Can't wait to hear the music.Good luck!
Bruce Kaechele -- Guilford CT

I can't wait to here the music
David Capparelli -- Florida

Billy, I love the website. The album cover is just awesome! I can't tell you how proud of you I am. Way to go my friend...I'll take 10! Matty
Matt Swanson -- Irvine, CA

Best of luck old buddy!
Michael Fetherman -- Rockaway, NJ

Looking forward to hearing the CD. If you ever need a drummer, just give me a call....
Jeremy Arfield -- NYC

can't wait to hear it!
Patrice Flatau -- good ole new joisey

Cool!! Good Luck!!
Mike Snyder -- Programmers Paradise Paradox

Know Bill from back in his 'Jersey-Daze', but first experienced his song writting and performance abilities at his Dallas wedding. I was captivated by his guitar's sound and knocked-out by the emotion-filled voice that melded the words with the sounds to create His music. It's about time that Bill's talents have been recorded for a greater audience to experience. Two %22Thumbs-Up%22!!
Tom Corcoran -- Montclair, New Jersey

hey, hey, hey!!! got to get me a cd. now! congratulations, willem...! my order is in. be well.
mark roselli -- good ol' nutley

Billy! I can't wait. We will be ordering! Gotta talk to the husband first! It must be an awsome feeling to have accomplished such a large venture. The MacDougall household is more than proud of you! Congratulations!
Carla MacDougall -- Rochester, NY