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TT

February 15, 2010

I just love your music. I have your album. Trying to save up for more music that I can listen to. rcspammer@gmail.com

Cheryl

December 1, 2009

Dear James K,
I bought some of your songs on iTunes store. I really love them!
I'm an english teacher in Taiwan. I think your songs are quite great for children in Taiwan, cause they are so easy, soft and slowly. I'll share your website with my friends!

PS: I made a prop about your song-alphabet stew. My children can learn this song and have some fun as well!

Cheryl,

Christina

November 4, 2009

It was wonderful to meet you at Pottery Barn in Pleasanton. We love your CD!

steve della maggiora

October 30, 2009

Hi, James!

I'm playing the "Giggle" CD. I'm overwhelmed.

I've just been given a stack of CDs from friends I play with. Some fairly big time folks. Your CD is by far the best of the lot so far.

The songs are great. The production is great. Moreover, what I've noticed especially, in comparison to these other CDs (which will remain nameless) the mix is really great. The vocals are front and center and clear as a bell, like they should be.

I look forward to playing with you Saturday in the park!

-steve

Blanca Wright

October 29, 2009

My daughters attend Meadow Elementary school and can't stop talking about the wonderful music you bring into their class! Thank you!

Anna Wettermark

August 6, 2009

Hi James! We saw you at a corporate event in Napa Valley in combination with the Waves to Wine bike race maybe 3 years ago. Our now 4 year old is really enjoying your music and I thought I'd share it with some of his friends so wanted to buy some more CDs. However, I clicked on your buy-link and got through to the website but then it didn't allow me to purchase. Something wrong. I'll try again, but thought perhaps you have a more "direct" channel..?

Thanks
Anna

Wendy Clark

May 7, 2009

Hi James! Hope you are doing well these days.

Here's what I'm up to... Right now I'm in charge of making a music-themed "birthday-party-in-a-basket" for Cassidy's preschool auction coming up 5/30/09 and was hoping to include a gift certificate to use toward having "the wonderful James K" play at a child's birthday party.

I've already put in two of my own (extra copies) of your cds (that I had leftover from when you played Cassidy's 4th B-day here in Novato in our backyard in October 2007.)

We can discuss the amount when you email me. I was thinking of buying a $50 or $75 gift certificate from you --enough so that whoever "wins" the basket at the silent auction will be able to afford the remainder of what it would cost to have you play at a party for about 45 minutes or so. (Can't recall your fee...)

I'm not even sure you do gift certificates --if you have any other ideas --I'm open to hearing them!! Let me know what you think!

By the way, I'm the mom who recommended having you play at the Novato Mothers Club PJ Party a while back. Just wanted to tell you that you were a HUGE hit --and they want you back next year.

Talk to you soon,
Wendy

Shivam Kapoor

March 1, 2009

Hi James.......

Carol

January 28, 2009

Hi James,
We've come to see you sing at Early Works many times over the years, my daughter loves your music. Wondering if you do b-day parties (she's turning 4), and what you charge? Thanks for the wonderful children's music!

Lisa W

January 14, 2009

Hi James-
You play very regularly at my sons' school, Meadow Elelmentary. My eldest son loved you and now my first grader has a blast with you. My first grader just got his first guitar for Christmas and is an eager learner / player. My question to you is, do you teach guitar lessons to children? I thought since you are so patient and good with children and they seem to respond positively to you that you would be great at this. Please contact me and let me know if this is something that you do or would be interested in doing and what you would charge. I understand that you are already so busy entertaining and teaching our children the love of music, but if you do have any extra time to do this I would really be interested in discussing this with you. Thank you. jacarson41@hotmail.com

Laurie Taul

January 11, 2009

Hi James:
We are just wondering what you charge for a birthday party. We are in Pleasant Hill and our son is turning four in February.
Thanks, Laurie

Alan

June 5, 2008

Hi James--I just wanted to let you know that our 7 month old son LOVES Good Morning Sun Goodnight Moon. He is a very happy little boy, but when he gets upset we can play or sing the songs from the album and he just lights up! Thanks for great music!

MaryK

January 24, 2008

Hi James-
I've seen you at the Twin Cities Coop and would like for you to come to another preschool in marin and do a sing along for the kids.
Please let me know your schedule and fee. We would like a Tuesday or Thursday.
We'll see you at your Goodnight Moon events!
Thanks James.

Ingrid K

January 15, 2008

I love your music! So far, Good Morning Sun Goodnight Moon is the only CD my son (Nils, 3 mo.) will listen to. The first day I played it we probably listened to it 4 times in a row! Congratulations on identifying and pursuing your talents, I'm sure parents everywhere are glad you did!

Melody Guerriero

December 17, 2007

I attended the "Goodnight Moon" performance at Corte Madera Town Center yesterday and was very impressed with the performance and energy. James K does something magical with kids!

debbie vega

December 15, 2007

james, i have met you a few times now for a birthday party and singalongs and want to say, thank you, your tunes are just perfect for the kids, my daughter loves them.. debbie

Jacob Anderson

December 11, 2007

Dear James,
Great songs!My favorite song of yours is,SHOE ROCK.I loved your consert at Redwood Montessori School.My brothers favorite song is,BYE-BYE BUTTERFLY.GOOD LUCK!

Your Friend,
Jacob

Emily Fisher

October 13, 2007

Hi James,
My four year old daughter Ava goes to Robin's Nest preschool and is a big fan of your performances there. We have recently acquired a ukelele and she seems genuinely interested in learning how to play... she is inspired by your guitar playing. It was her idea to see if you give lessons, so I thought I would check on the wild chance that you do. Please let me know know if so, or if you know of anyone in Marin that gives ukelele lessons to young children that would be great.
Thanks very much,
Emily

Tammy Ficarra

September 29, 2007

I've never done this before, but I would like to invite you to sing in my daughter's classroom. I know you busy and you can't just go around to all these classrooms but let me tell you that at my daughter's school, your songs are played on a daily basis. She attends the Valley Montessori School in Livermore, CA. When my daughter comes home after school, she's not only singing your songs but acting them out. This is a very innovative school. They don't just play the music to hear songs, they play your songs for the love of music. Their faces light up when your music comes on and I know that the children would be so thrilled and so excited that well it would definately be one of the most memorable moments they would have at school. Just consider it if you would. Unfortunately, they are too young for a field trip to see you and it is a full day class so they would not be able to attend your sing-a-longs at Pottery Barn. I'm just a parent trying to help a class of children meet one of their favorite songwriter/singers.

Nicole Thomas

September 24, 2007

James,
Our mothers club is looking for entertainment for our holiday party in Dec. Can you email me if you might be interested? Thanks.

Klara Crean

September 19, 2007

Hi James,
we met you few years back at Kathy Lee's Child's Garden graduation party in Sonoma. We have been playing 'Good Morning Sun' CD ever since and thought it might be fun to sing with you at my son's birthday party. Please let me know if you are still available for parties. Thank you. Klara

amy nestler

September 16, 2007

Hi James,

You joined us for my daughter's 5th birthday last year (in the Redwood's in West Marin) and she is requesting you again. Can you please email me and I will share the details. Happy Autumn!

Kate Ballard

September 7, 2007

Hi James,
Thank you so much for the thought you put into your music and lyrics! Our family fell in love with your music this summer in Petaluma. We are so lucky to have met you at the toy store and can't believe that you played for us even though you were packing up to leave. You are as wonderful as your music is! We are ready to start telling the world about you! Good luck with all of your ventures. Think big!!!

Your biggest Utah fans,
Shawn, Kate and Baby Hadlie (our little cowgirl)

Wendy Clark

September 1, 2007

James --would love to book you for my daughter Cassidy's birthday party in October. Please email so I can give you my contact info. (We met you this summer at the PBK sing-a-long in Corte Madera and later ran into you at REI one day...) Cassidy (turning 4) and Kaya (1) love listening to your CD --Good Green Earth is a family fave! My best, Wendy

Kristine Thompson

August 30, 2007

Hi! I'm wondering if you do birthday parties and what the fee would be for a party in San Jose on Saturday Sept 29 or Sunday, Sept. 30. Thanks!

August 22, 2007

Please contact me I want to know your fee to play @my daughter school.

Thank you

Veronika Noble

August 19, 2007

THANKS AGAIN JAMES K-- for participating in this years RELAY FOR LIFE in Petaluma, on 9/15 we look forward to your visit!!

Gillian Donahey

August 12, 2007

Hi James, My son Charlie and I saw you perform at Falkirk a few weeks ago. It was wonderful. I was wondering if you ever perform at birthday parties? We have a 2 year old birthday coming up and was wondering if this is something you ever do. If so, please email me. Thanks!

Lori Michael

July 31, 2007

Hi, James,

My son Sam and I found you by accident while surfing the net tonight looking for some other music. He is 3 and is my "business partner" in Lori's Stories (www.lorisstories.com). We do children's songs and stories and also write custom songs for individual kids. Is there anywhere we can go to hear samles of your music? We live in GA but we might be getting to CA sometime in the next year or two (my dad lives there). Do you ever get out our way?

Take care!

Lori & Sam
www.lorisstories.com

Margie King

July 30, 2007

Good Morning James K,
You performed at a Marin General Hospital event and they gave me your name. I'm from Marin Breastfeeding Coalition and we're sponsoring a Breastfeeding Awareness Walk at noon on Tuesday 8/7 from 4th St. in San Rafael to Boyd Park for a picnic for BF moms, mostly from WIC. We'd love you to join us and sing some songs at the park. There will be over 100 Walks supporting BF in CA that day. If you are able to make it, please write me or give me a call at 415-543-4035. It's going to be fun. Thanks, Margie

Sherry Rosso

July 3, 2007

James K.,
You performed for our Iron Horse Mothers Club two weeks ago and you were terrific! The kids really responded to your songs! My eldest son, Andrew, is now performing the finger plays along with the music on your CD and sharing the magic with his baby brother. I bought "Good Morning Sun" and LOVE all of the songs - I find myself singing along to all of them. If I have to pick just one favorite, which is hard to do, I really enjoy "Mushrooms and Asparagus", while my son keeps replaying "ChickaMoo".
Sincerely,
Sherry Rosso

Karen Kastigar

June 18, 2007

James K. -

My son & I first saw you perform in WC about a year ago (my son is almost 3 now)....we bought "Good Morning Sun" and it is a STAPLE in our car...whether going 2 miles to the store or on long road trips, it is a MUST for my son. He's learned the days of the week, his ABC's & so many fun, silly things from you! In fact, my son sings everything....even simple requests like, "Can I please have pasta for dinner?!" REALLY, I'm serious! Thank you for bringing joy into my child's life (and my husband & I know every song by heart!). :-)

Maureen

June 14, 2007

Hi James! I'm Pat Moody-Fields' niece and she gave us "Good Morning Sun/Good Night Moon." I just wanted to say how much my 2-year old LOVES your songs...and me too! We'll be sure to see you when you come down to Valley Fair. Thanks for your lovely words and music!

June 12, 2007

P.S.-- Have used your songs all year. Next year I will ask the MILE team (Music Integration Learning Enhancement) to hire you to come do a workshop for us at OUSD.
Best Wishes-- Jean White

Jean C. White

June 12, 2007

Hi, James! Check out these pictures of when you came to our school in West Oakland to do "Good Green Earth" with us! I made them part of my end of year portfolio:
http://homepage.mac.com/jeanwhite8/PhotoAlbum8.html

monica

June 11, 2007

Thank you so much for your performance at Pottery Barn Kids last week. My two young daughters and I attended it and they had such a great time. We look forward to having the chance to see your performances again in the future.

Monica

GRACE MARTIN

June 9, 2007

James,
Hello! I work with your wife, Miki,
at Memorial hospital and she is just so wonderful! I am starting to
plan my daughter's 4 yo bday party
and was recommended to you by Miki
in the past. I looked through your
calendar and will attend one of your performances soon!
I am looking for a venue and the
party will be on 9/15. What do you
charge for performances?

Thank you so much. We also look
forward to seeing you on Sept 8th
at the Memorial hospital picnic.

Best,
Grace Martin

erica burns-gorman

May 31, 2007

hi james,

i was wondering if you would like to perform at one our wednesday evening markets in august. the market will be from 4:30-8:00pm. on 2nd street between c&d streets. thanks, erica 696-4430

Ashley widergren

May 31, 2007

We saw you last summer at a b-day party, and have listened to your cd over and over. Wanted to find out about hiring you for a campfire type backyard sing-a-long.
please contact me by email.
Thanks
Ashley, Max, Ruby and Lucy

Cheryl Willett

May 28, 2007

We've seen you a few times and would like to book you for a private event. Please contact me via e-mail. Thanks, Cheryl

Dolores Roberts

May 22, 2007

Dear James,
Great concert on Friday! We really enjoyed it! Congrats on the Pottery Barn deal. Give us a ring sometime!
Thanks, Dolores, Darryl and Olivia

Jeff Bossaller

May 17, 2007

I was shopping for music at Early Works in Petaluma and I was stocking up on Raffi. The lady at the counter took one of my Raffi CD's that I was purchasing from me and gave me your CD instead. Great Choice! I love it:)

Jeannie Mitchell

April 30, 2007

Hello James K,
Any chance you could send us a sample of your music?
Thank you,
Jeannie Mitchell
Community Services Dept.
Town of Windsor

Lisa Harb

April 25, 2007

Dear James K,
We love your music and have seen you many times. I am wondering if you ever do kids' private parties in Petaluma. Please let us know. Sincerely, Lisa Harb

Jeanette Vonier

April 21, 2007

Hi James, good to see you today.
I looked up the info about the baby birth fair. It is only today.
However the event is sponsored by a group called maternityxchange.com. I have emailed them about future opps. You might want to do the same.
good luck, Jeanette

Tami

April 19, 2007

Hi James, I wanted to get some information about possible assembly dates. I am a teacher in Santa Rosa in the Mark West School district. My phone numerber is 707 573-0221.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Tami Trager

Jenn Lin

March 22, 2007

Hi James!

We saw you at PB Kids. And were wondering if you were free to do a birthday party end of April early May.

How can I contact you with further questions?

Susan Raphael

March 11, 2007

Hi James,
We were wondering if you were available to play at The Amador Mothers Club Spring Party on Saturday, April 14th. The party is from 10 until 12 so you could perform for 45 minutes sometime within that time frame?
Call or email me so we can talk.
Thanks,
Susan

Teri Porter

March 9, 2007

Thanks for volunteering to play at our Help Isabel fund raiser, it was a huge success and the children loved your songs. See you during the week of the young child. Please call if you want to go over details,
Thanks,

Teri Porter

Jennifer

March 9, 2007

Wondering if you are available for a birthday party in Novato (Marin County) on Saturday May 5th? My son's FAVORITE song is Mango Mango.

Bradley Flamm

March 1, 2007

Dear James,
I'm writing to ask if you would be free to play at the UC Berkeley University Village Health Fair on April 28, 2007. The hours of the fair are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a schedule of events is not yet finalized, so possibly your performance could be at a convenient time for you during those hours. Please send me an e-reply or feel free to call me or my wife Esther at 510-527-5052. Our children have loved both of your CDs (we bought the second one from you a few years back at a fun food event in Bodega Bay) and we'd love to have you be part of the village health fair! Best regards, Bradley Flamm

Senay Yuncuoglu

February 23, 2007

Hello James,
We`ve talked about our org. the other day in PB-StoneridgeMall, We`d like to invite you for Children`s Festival. Please email me back when you get my message so we can talk about the details.Thanks

Sara C

February 22, 2007

My son is turning 2 in April and would love to get some information to see if you could sing at the party.We saw you at PB kids and you were great.
Thanks, Sara

Katie Fearon

February 22, 2007

Love the website! Are you planning to play anywhere soon that we could come and see you? I didn't see any upcoming events on the calendar - but maybe it's just not complete yet.

Jeretyp

February 21, 2007

Beautiful site! I'll be back as soon as possible!
I'm Eugene, new here!
Good Luck!

Heather Piombo

January 22, 2007

Hi James,

I have seen you at different events and love your music. Do perform at birthday parties? My son has his 1st coming up. I would love to talk to you about it.

Thanks,
Heather

cody duval

January 18, 2007

what is your favorite song you made

Katrina

January 14, 2007

Our daughter, who is 2 1/2, absolutely loves James K! We saw you perform at the Pottery Barn and purchased a CD, and our daughter has been hooked ever since. She has learned the months of the year and days of the week by listening to your "Earth Goes Round and Round" song and is now enjoying the "Giggle" CD...she calls it the "new James K" CD because it is new to her. She is teaching me the words to the songs now! Our entire family loves your music and it has only enhanced our time together. Thank you for sharing your talent and please keep it coming!

Hannah from the Village M.O.M. Club

December 19, 2006

Hi James,

Can you please call or email me I have a list of dates for concerts at the Village and would like to know if you are available. Please call before 7:00 p.m. Thanks Hannah

Erin Conklin

December 15, 2006

James K is a life saver! Our son Riley has been giving us the run around at bedtime---it's been taking an hour to get him to settle down and fall asleep. As we usually don't battle with him---it's been frustrating for all of us. Last night Daddy we let him listen to James K at bedtime! Not only did he stay in bed, he fell asleep singing to himself in about 20 minutes. You're a Conklin family hero!!!!

Hippie from Olema

December 8, 2006

Hey James!... Jerry from the dance palace here... Congratulations on the award from Just Plain Folks for Chick-a-moo. We had a blast with you here as usual

Scott, Lisa and Shelby McRae

November 7, 2006

Dear James K,

Everytime our beautiful daughter, Shelby, (who has just had her first birthday) hears your cock-a-doodle-doo in the morning, she smiles and starts bopping in her booster chair. We have renewed your CD about 50 times now from the library and were just saying how your Cd is the only children's CD that is really really fun for parents too. So we've decided we have to own them so that other library-goers in Vancouver, Canada listen to you too!

Thanks for the music.

Abbie Ehorn

October 27, 2006

Hi James! Got your message the other night. So glad to hear you have another CD coming out! I'd love to come and see you perform sometime! I'm teaching music full time to preschool up to eighth grade and loving it! Great web site!!! Take care!