Peggy & Eric Gernerd (Maggie Spike)
February 18, 2010
We are interested in more information and how to register for your upcoming music conference at The Banana Factory on Fri., April 16th.
Thanks!
Peggy "Maggie" and Eric "Spike"
COMMUNITY: The Lehigh Valley Music Conference: Guestbook
Lola Longyhore
November 27, 2009
I am seeing the post on Ricky Dee and the Embers. I know this a group that I believe began as the Bobby Warren Five. Can you send more info on this Lehigh Valley group and the original Members names and if any of them is still living in the Lehigh area?
Vincent
August 28, 2009
Hi! My first post at this great blog! :-)
betattaby
August 20, 2009
Nice site!
Good Luck!
Forexbox
July 24, 2009
Even the gurus will agree with what is being said here. I am glad I found it.
aliccegorrrenz
July 23, 2009
Hello!
My name is Alice, I`m from New York but live in Paris now. I love classic music
women in art in pa.
April 8, 2009
wiaipa will be hosting its 2nd annual,,spiritual and holistic fair on ...aug 8th and 9th....looking for vendors...check out the website or call 215 421 5644 for more imfo.....thank you,,gloria11355@gmail.com
g l o r i a
April 6, 2009
please send all emails to me at gloria11355@gmail.com..thank you,,g
Mike
January 4, 2009
A great resource - many thanks!
Idaho
December 29, 2008
Who won best acoustic artist?
david
December 20, 2008
Me being a "first-timer" at the LVMA"s , I was very impressed with the night. So great to see so much talent in one location and to know we have it here within "our valley". Great job Ian and Gloria, in bringing the night together at a great location.I was there as an observer/fan/photographer not being blessed with the musical talent of so many there. I do feel a part of the musical community, though in a different capacity.
Looking forward to many great shows in the coming year, thanks for a SUPER 2008!!!!
Michael and Tamara Fritz
December 9, 2008
Thank you Ian and Gloria for a night we will not forget. We had the honor to perform early that night. Having so many friends and family around us was amazing. Shout-outs to our friends Karen and Amy, Whitney, the Fellswoop boys, Leechboy, Dave Cahill, Chris Thomas, Britney, Amanda, Connie and Ian, Sarah and Greg. Winning "best song" and "best lyrics" was a magical moment for us and We have every one to thank for that. Peace to you all.
Mike and Tamara.
Debbie
December 6, 2008
Congratulations to the award winners and nominees of the Lehigh Valley Music Awards Monday December 10, 2008. Congratulations Ian on the 10th anniversary of the LVMA.
Thanks to all those who worked so hard to make this event a huge success. The work and planning of the awards is not an easy task. Thanks to Ian, Gloria and Amanda for all their hard work! Thanks also to all those who work behind the scenes to make this a great night.
I was pleased as I won a gift certificate to one of my favorite places to shop - The Women in Art in PA Gift and Co-op Store. Thanks Women in Art and Gloria.
May the Lehigh Valley Music Awards live on!!!
Debbie
wiaipa
December 4, 2008
is proud to walk side by side such a great organization...thank you ian,for being our mentor...congratulations on 10 years of song!!!!!!!!!!!!
cyndi lucas
December 4, 2008
we had a great night with awesome music,gloria,ian and amanda,,,you did a great 10th anniversary celebration to be proud of,,cyndi
dee
December 4, 2008
great write ups,,keep doning what your doing,,congratulations..dee
Fellswoop
December 4, 2008
Many Thanks to eveyone who voted for us! A tip of the hat to Ian and everyone involved with the event. This is one goes in the memory bank!
Peace, hoots, and hollers,
Fellswoop!!!!!!!!!!
Jan & Tommy Zito
December 4, 2008
Hi Everyone
In our eyes, this years awards toped them all. As most of us in entertainment work the same nights and hours, we seldom have a chance to get out to enjoy other performers so, we always look forward to the LV Music Awards. To be honest, we weren't sure we'd be able to stay long after dropping off the toys and canned goods but, the kindness and warmth we received gave us strength and the sight of musicians enjoying each others company and talent, warmed our hearts and made it easy to stay. All the acts were great and weather it was simply through your music, a hug, kind caring words or by just sharing a little bit of time with us, all of you gave us comfort and helped ease a little of the unbearable pain we felt from a traumatic event we experienced the night before. We are so glad we decided to go. Bless you all for helping us through and also for the three wonderful awards you honored Tommy with. His heart was especially toughed because he knew and appreciated the fact that he received them through the votes of his peers, which meant more to him than words can express. Thank you again, for everything.
Sincerely, Jan & Tommy
Sal Ritz
December 3, 2008
Hey Ian....
Thanks for the opportunity to perform at the LVMA's on Monday. It has already paid off in many phone calls for our services. It's great to be back doing what we love to do, so, again, thanks for being so generous. Here's, also, to everyone who made the night such a success! See you soon.
Sal
Jackie Tice
December 2, 2008
Ian........
Thank you very much for your invitation to perform last night. I often forget the feeling of community that exists within the local music scene. I spend a lot of time outside of it, so it was really great to feel welcomed there. Plus, I was able to see many "old guard" friends from the ancient open mic days of the Bally Hotel! That was terrific.
Congratulations on ten years of starting and carrying on a Tradition that gives so much to people!
all peace......
jackie tice
Matt Metal
December 2, 2008
Once again, a huge THANK YOU to Ian and the crew for putting on such a wonderful night of music and friendship. It is so nice that for one night, all types of musicians can get together and smile and talk without everyone being out and playing. It is truely an honor to live here in the greatest area for music and it was also an honor to be such a small part of the big picture.
I look forward to next year and another terrific time.
Matt Metal
We Rock Foundation
OnTheMicDJs
December 2, 2008
Great show last night!
Congrats to all the winners!!
Karen and Amy Jones
December 2, 2008
Ian and Co.,
Thank you for a great night! The LVMAs allowed us to reconnect with musician friends and fans who we've lost touch with over this hectic year. Many thanks for your support and dedication to the LV music scene. :-)
Whitney Peyton
December 2, 2008
I had a great time performing at the Award show last night! It feels so wonderful to be in the same building with so many telented people!
My performance was moved from the 3rd floor to the 2nd.. but the LVMA staff on the 2nd floor was great about fitting me into the scheduled program for the floor, so I really appreciated it!
thanks every one who voted for me
The Large Flowerheads
December 2, 2008
Ian,
Thank you for a fantastic evening. You, Gloria, Amanda, and everyone else, did a remarkable job in presenting this special event. We had a great time playing at our first awards show and thank everyone who took the time to vote for us.
Congratulations to all of the winners and to everyone involved for a job well done!
Moe, Greg, Billy, & Dano
The Large Flowerheads
Michael Kahn
December 2, 2008
All the members of She Said Sunday want to thank you for keeping the dream alive. Music is a powerfull, fulfilling, ispirational, cathartic, and wonderfull medium that we all must keep alive.
Your's is a wonderfull organization and thank you for letting us be a part of it!
gLoRiA
December 2, 2008
i enjoyed seeing everyone last night at the lvmas.......the performers were great...everyone's support is what makes it all worth it..
a special thank you to ian and amanda...the sponsors and supporters...mayor pawlowski and the volunteers..a special thank you to the allentown police officers on duty and standing close by to keep us all safe..
without all of you we could not have had such a great event...looking forward to lvma 11 next year..
ian your are the musicians of the lv's best fan..THANK YOU!!!!! gloria
Sarah Ayers
December 1, 2008
A wonderful event this year! Ian, Amanda, Gloria and everyone involved should be very proud of the wonderful job they did. A special thank you to the folks who vote for us year after year. We are humbled and amazed each year at your enthusiasm and devotion. Looking forward to next year!
Gerald Deifer Jr.
November 30, 2008
From working with everyone from BonJovi to Jayz from Mettalica to Chris Rock comedy to the largest fashion shows in the world. I still am able to call one place home and that would be the Lehigh Valley. The list of talented individuals is remarkable. Hope all is weel with all and my thoughts are with all.
your Good Friend
Jerry
The Large Flowerheads
November 29, 2008
The poster for LVMA 10 looks great and we have sent it out to our list to help promote this wonderful event.
Ian, thank you for all that you do.
We are honored to have been nominated this year and look forward to playing at the show.
Todd Wolfe
November 27, 2008
Ian & all involved with the LVMA ... thanks so much for your efforts and all the work you put forth to The Lehigh Valley music scene and what goes into the LVMAs! I'm honored to be nominated and grateful to have been chosen for some of these awards!
Looking forward to the awards show this year!
Peace,
Todd
DeBoRaH
November 13, 2008
BUTTERJIVE......BUTTERJIVE.......BUTTERJIVE!!!!!!!!
Reovimbgrieve
November 12, 2008
Hello! Very good site! All is done neatly, beautifully
MerryMupe
November 11, 2008
Good convenient site.
Illectawase
November 11, 2008
Hello! Good site, simply super!
Sandy
November 10, 2008
Good Luck @ the LV 10 Awards Whitney!! Looking forward to a great show & hopefully a "best hip-hop performer" award!! Best wishes, much love.
TRevermamew
November 9, 2008
Good site, and on maintenance and on beauty
piomouloubose
November 8, 2008
Good site, comfortable navigation.
November 7, 2008
Hi everyone
We are looking forward to attending the Lehigh Valley Music awards again this year and are especially excited to hear the results of the Lehigh Valley Top 10 - 1967 to 2007. Some often forget or don't know of the talent that came out of this area but, thanks to Ian, Gloria and the rest, on the board of the Lehigh Valley Music awards, recognition of these people is finally being made and their accomplishments brought to light. The Lehigh Valley has always been a hot bed of talent but, you don't really realize how much so until you look down the long nominee list of great groups, performers and personalities.
To hear the announcement of the top ten on awards night will truly be an exciting moment and the greatest honor to those chosen so, lets all to do our homework then, think long and hard about each nominee's accomplishments in and beyond the Valley, before making our selection. We should also encourage people in the industry, who know LV entertainment history to vote, to insure the most talented, most accomplished and most deserving are among the top ten. We aren't sure how they are doing this category but, it is certainly going to be a tough one, if the voting format only allows for one choice.
Best wishes and luck to all nominated. Sincerely, Jan & Tommy Zito
Jan Zito
November 7, 2008
Hi
For those who may not know, there were two others among the many well known groups of the Lehigh Valley and surrounding area, who's accomplishments are worthy of mention and recognition. They are, the famous Vince Lopez Orchestra lead by Vince Lopez Jr. of Quakertown and another group, like Kal’s Kid’s, Uproar, and Magnum etc. who toured and appeared on popular TV shows. They were known as Ricky Dee & The Embers consisting of Lehigh Valley musicians Tony Corona, Rick Wize and Orlando Capriotti along with Pete Bennett and Joe Milutis. Besides having records that made the charts, this group appeared on the Ed Sullivan show and American Bandstand.
PypefegePat
November 4, 2008
good site. it was very interesting.
Trevor S.
October 27, 2008
Glad to see Whitney P. coming back. Should be some great performances.
Whitney Peyton
October 27, 2008
hey thanks for the support from last year LVMAs! I will be back this year with a bigger badder show! cant wait to perform and also be inspired by the other artists!
-Whitney Peyton
Myspace.com/WhitneyPeyton
Don Mickel
October 21, 2008
I really enjoyed playing and performing in last years L.V.M.A, and look forward to performing in this years L.V.M.A. 10. Thank you for having our Oldies band, "The Main Street Cruisers" Rock & Roll Show Band once again. Don Mickel, sax player of "The Main Street Cruisers".
Darlene G.
October 21, 2008
Is Whitney Peyton performing this year? I didn't see her name on the LVMA 10 Entertainers list. She was great last year, Whitney, Tommy Zito, & The Main Street Cruisers gave great performances. Is Sarah Ayers performing?
jon white
October 14, 2008
i'm driving to el paso, texas on tuesday, october 28th and have space for one rider (share gas, etc). hopefully i'll be back for lvma 10, i volunteered for the first 9. call 570-818-4100 and leave a message with ian bruce or pop an email to my pop at musicnominations@aol.com
i'll miss my lehigh valley firends & music. jon
Jo Ann
October 11, 2008
I can't wait for LVMA 10. Your lineup of entertainers is Lehigh Valley Prime!!!!!
If you haven't heard REAL WEST,TODD WOLFE,
BUTTERJIVE & JACKIE TICE before, I suggest that you do your ears a great favor and purchase several advance tickets
and share their wonderful music with your loved ones. Please reserve 12 tickets for me, I left a message on your phone. Thank You.
Amber Evans
September 29, 2008
Lehigh Valley Favorite Sons
WWW.FELLSWOOPBAND.COM
3 Piece, Original High Energy Pop- Grass
Check them out and Vote them LVMusicAwards!
Booking: 484.767.4544
nikita125
August 29, 2008
Hi.
Good resource. interesting.
Bye.
WOMEN IN ART IN PENNSYLVANIA
August 18, 2008
TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR THIS SATURDAYS CONCERT 8/23/08
FOR AN EVENING OF MUSIC BY,,LIZ LONGLEY,SARAH ZIMMERMANN AND BRITTANY ANN AT MERCHANTS SQUARE MALL,ALLENTOWN..
CALL GLORIA AT 215 421 5644 OR EMAIL ME AT GLORIA11355@RCN.COM...GO TO WIAIPA.ORG FOR MORE IMFORMATION...THANK YOU,,GLORIA TICKETS,,$10.00
Brutellio
July 13, 2008
Hello. I enjoyed reading your website.
Have a wonderful day and keep up the good work.
Brutellio.
Puteshestviy.Net
June 21, 2008
Hi, www.lvmusicawards.org!
Great site! Thank you very much for this source!
Warmest regards,
Lidia.
WOMEN IN ART IN PA!!!
May 11, 2008
A SINCERE THANK YOU,TO ALL THE LVMA MUSICIANS, WHO ARE ALWAYS THE FIRST TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE,,,WHEN WE ASK FOR PERFORMERS..
THE LVMA'S IS A GREAT RESOURCE FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVED ARTIST!!!!
THANK YOU,,,ONCE AGAIN...WIAIPA.ORG
WhitneyPeytonStreetteam
April 4, 2008
youve seen whitney peyton perform at the last LVMA show... now see other videos of her live! please copy and paste the following link in your browser!!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_vQ1m9JPmYY
also check out:
http://www.myspace.com/WhitneyPeyton
wedjoeldrop
March 15, 2008
Hi Friends,
i am new here and i am from Canada. i love cricket and i am a big fan. Nice
to meet you all guys and hoping to learn more from this forum.
Cheers
gloria
February 27, 2008
thank you for co-sponsoring the first annual,,
womens fest,,sponsored by wiaipa... to be held at,
lehigh valley college(sponsor and host)
center valley pa.
on saturday,june 14th
10:00 to 4:00
to benefit TURNING POINT.
we are excited to have LVMA's sponsorship and great musicians..playing during this event.
the day will include..a health fair,,miller-keystone bloodmobile(blood doors needed)
an art show by,,wiaipa and lvc students
50 vendor tables(vendors still needed)
raffles,,guest speakers,,,and much more.
if anyone would like more imformation,,contact gloria @ gloria11355@rcn.com
thank you,, so much,,,
John Svid
February 25, 2008
Wow great site! Some really helpful information there.
I’m sorry for little off-topic, but I want to ask you about design of this site.
Did you make this template yourself or got from any templates website?
Looks pretty cool for me. Wonderful well this reading.
ian
February 25, 2008
send press kits, cds & bios to
lvma 10
po box 21721
lehigh valley, pa 18002-1721
and all will be reviewed.
we also ask venues and various people that we network with.
a venue nominated "mad conductor" and they went on to win "best original band".
we also posted a notice on this website and sent out press releases asking for nominations & suggestions.
and unlike the majority of music award shows, the lvma has a write-in vote for anyone we missed.
suggestions?
LORI
February 21, 2008
HOW DOES A BAND AND/OR SINGER/MUSICIAN GET THEMSELVES IN THE RUNNING FOR THESE AWARDS? hOW ARE THEY PICKED FOR NOMINATION?
Sammy
February 15, 2008
Congratulations on your appointment. I have not had experience putting together a video but I may know some people who have. I'll check on it and have them contact you.
gloria/wiaipa.org
February 10, 2008
congratulations to ian for his election to the board of directors for the lvbn..
enjoy the journey..........
peace and love,wiaipa
ian bruce
February 10, 2008
lvma dvd 9 needs more work and i'll be getting some essential video interviews.
anyone interested in helping?
ian 570-818-4100
musicnominations@aol.com
Sammy
February 8, 2008
Will there be a video of LVMA9??
Bill Wehbe
February 6, 2008
love your site and love what you do for the lehigh valley musicians.....BUT my wifes band REDZVISION is a powerful force in the lehigh valley...they have been around for over 11 years and help with benefits whenever asked and play all over they are a feel good project...I think they deserve some recognition could you feature them on this site? Keep up the great work
Sandy
January 22, 2008
You can download Whitney Peyton's debut CD on MySpace.com/WhitneyPeyton. Just follow the link on that page. We want to thank everyone for all the support she's been getting!
Momloocadral
January 14, 2008
Two blondes were going to Disneyland when they came to a fork in the road. The sign read: "Disneyland Left."
So they went home.
Sammy
January 4, 2008
Please let us know when the LVMA9 video is available.
women in art in pennsylvania
December 31, 2007
wiaipa would like to wish,,ian,, amanda,,marty,,lvmas,the musicians,,sponsors and vounteers a very happy and creative 2008...thank you,for making my life happier..all the best..wiaipa.org
gloria domina
December 15, 2007
just a thought,,you can scan your awards and minimize them so you can add then to your websites,,myspace,,advertisements or even your business cards,,to see what it looks like,,,go to our home page at wiaipa.org and take a look,,,its very eyecatching and nice for people to see it...when posting articles or advertisements in the local papers,,,you can also include that you are a lvma winner,,,,
Suavek Zaniesienko
December 11, 2007
LVMA, what an incredible event. Out of all the places I've lived this is a true Mecca for musicians. I'm so grateful to be included in this community. I want to thank Ian for being an unstoppable force in running this event, as well as everybody else who commits themselves to help out.
On a personal note, I want to thank the family of Al Guerrero for continuing support of the award that I, together with Rob Fraser, was honored to win this year.
Thank you all the people who have a positive attitude towards LVMA.
Suavek
Jim Meyer
December 10, 2007
Dear LVMA,
I'm thrilled to have won this years LVMA "Best Acoustic Guitarist" award. It's truly a honor to be nominated along with so many other talented players. Special thanks to Martin Guitars and Dick Boak for their sponsorship. I also want to thank Ian for his continuing support, hard work and dedication to promoting the local music scene.
Sincerely,
Jim Meyer
Craig Kastelnik
December 9, 2007
To all at LVMA,
I am honored to have been named in this year's LVMA. There are many wonderful players in those catagories whom I have enjoyed listening to and I believe all have something positive to say through their music. Thanks to all who voted and a special Thank You to the sponsors of Piano and Keyboard, namely, Women's Blues Alliance and Dave Phillips Music and Sound. Thanks to your organization for sponsoring and maintaining this website and all those who helped make the show happen.
Sincerely,
Craig Kastelnik
Craig Kastelnik
December 9, 2007
Thank you to Jan and Tommy Zito for their kind words in their message posted here November 12 regarding my brother Butch's passing. Butch was a part of the Lehigh Valley musical community for many years and is certainly missed. Thanks to all who helped us through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Craig Kastelnik
Whitney Peyton
December 9, 2007
hey! thanks everyone who just complimented my performance since my last post in this guestbook! Amanda.. I really enjoyed your performance as well.. congrats for taking home so many awards! You deserved it! I also had fun watching the other artists(though every single act was SO different from my own genre I still left very inspired and I picked up some performance skills from seeing everyone).
I read JLK's comment.. and I agree there was a great deal of talking going on during performances BUT I don't agree that it was mostly negative. I myself was whispering to people sitting next to me during performances, but it consisted of things like "hes really good", "I like her style", or "this song is awesome!".
thanks again LVMA!!
-W.P.
Amanda Thorpe
December 8, 2007
i wanna thank lvma's for giving me such a wonderful experience and i enjoyed all the perfomances especially dave cahill! and whitney peyton! thanks to everyone who is involved with local music and such a great event.
gloria
December 7, 2007
don't understand the 4 more years statement,,,why stop when its so good and people love it..
and for the few that have a problem with it,,,aggervate them more and stay longer,,lol
looking forward to another 10 or 15 years right up their beside you. ..and amanda and marty,,
big plans for lvmas 10th anniversary,,,,you rock on!!!!
ian
December 7, 2007
yo kate lady
did some people actually boo??? if so how sad, i didn't hear that, just some talk
during performances, which was
uncool since there was a back section, hallway
and outdoor deck for those who wanted to talk, smoke & joke.
my fave shows, missed some because i was running about. Whitney Peyton was wonderful, a forming STAR, Main Street Cruisers were beautiful, Lenny was one of the best singers, don't know the song, but he got me by the ears & heart, Tommy Zito & crew were hitting it (Merv Griffin & Russell of The Meadows were way right on Tommy, Jake has a great song, 100%????
and GAVE it good, Mr. Dave Fry
entertaining, Glenn Wasserman burned the guitar and Mike Dugan was CLEAN & bluefully pure. KEF?
all they need is a great producer, the bass player's vocals were SOUL ON FIRE (blessed me good). Billy Bauer way good. and i'm a big fan of 2 AM and The Saint Cloud.
The LVMA keeps on cookin because of 3 main women, Amanda of www.paintedsong.com, Gloria of www.wiaipa.org and Tina of The Funhouse. without them i doubt that the lehigh valley music awards would be.
Thanks to ALL the great sponsors and gift givers, please take a few minutes and check them out. (on the menu)
And i hope the Award Winners will follow Jim Meyers example and thank
the people who sponsored their Award(s) and Gift(s).
my plan is to produce the lvma for four more years, then say audios amigos....
Kate
December 7, 2007
Nice job. The event was a lot of fun and was great to hear the amazing talent we have in the Lehigh Valley.
For those that booed as others won awards, that's just crazy. Everyone should be happy for the winners and it's not the grammys! Get over it!
Amanda Thorpe was amazing and enjoyed the different types of music. Great entertainment from Whitney.
Dan McKinney
December 6, 2007
Thanks to Ian Bruce for putting this thing together, and thanks to all the clients & fans who gave me the producer and studio awards again this year, and thanks to all the fans who gave The Mad Conductor best original band.
Sorry I missed the ceremony once again, but, this year (as last), I was working in the studio.
Making more of that award-winning music.
:)
Dan McKinney
margherita
December 6, 2007
I really enjoyed the LVMA mon. night. It was a lot of fun...and I got to hear some great bands play. Thanks to Ian and Gloria for involving me with LVMA. I really enjoyed Saint Cloud...they have a really cool sound and they're gonna go far. Hit me up in the future if you need me to volunteer for anything. By the way...thank you for your comment Ian lol.
Fred Fritch
December 6, 2007
Ian, You are funny! It was nice meeting you, too! What a guy! What you are doing is INCREDIBLE! I will (if I get another chance) have a better idea what's going on. I heard lots of my OTCGers didn't really understand! Next time I'll sell it better because I know what's up. Also, I'll try to hide my "package" better. (Did you get their phone numbers?) My ad didn't make it into the program, but it was a blast! I was thinking the ad would be the publicity, but I guess I was! I don't get upset about life. I try to do something about it. I think you do, too! It was great meeting Gloria, and you are right, she is awesome! Thanks, and Peace, Fred www.offthecouchgang.com
Dave Cahill
December 6, 2007
Thanks for all the wonderful comments! I have a new cd coming out early 2008, look for it in next year's awards!! : D
2AM
December 6, 2007
"2AM" was honored to be nominated for awards this year. Thanks to everyone who supported us. We and our guests really enjoyed the eclectic performances at LVMA! The awards show was our first opportunity to hear many of these musicians...Whitney Peyton and Amanda Thorpe were AWESOME -- loved the personality in Whitney's performance, and Amanda earned every award she took home (Congrats Amanda!). Dave Cahill made us sit up and pay attention! Wow. That was some sweet guitar playing!! From The St. Cloud through Tommy Zito -- there was not one performance we did not genuinely enjoy.
This was our second year performing at LVMA and we hope you'll have us back next year. For musicians in the Lehigh Valley, the awards show is really a neat thing. For us -- it's one of the few venues where we can meet other LV talent, perform in front of our MUSICAL peers instead of our teenage peers, and get the kind of experience that bumps our own performance up a notch. This is a great venue for learning from each other -- we need more of this.
We had fun. Thanks for having us. PEACE !
Chelsea, Zach, Alex and Jake - www.myspace.com/2amxrock
Jan & Tommy Zito
December 6, 2007
Hi
Yes, we agree with the rest, we had a blast. This is the third year we were able to attend and besides really enjoying the performances this year, it's always a heartwarming treat to talk to other performers and friends that we don't often get a chance to see and a pleasure to have met some wonderful new friends. We also can't say enough, how much we appreciate the hard work that goes into this event and think Ian, Gloria and the rest deserve and should get the BIGGEST award, for their continued dedication. Thank-you for having us and thanks for the Special Music Award honor. It was very much appreciated.
Bryan Harmony
December 6, 2007
Ha, I FINALLY WON!
The first time in 5 years I didn't go and see what happens!
Much thanX to all who voted and support the LVMA's.
Peace,
Bryan Harmony
Mark Gutman
December 5, 2007
Ian
Thanks so much for including us in the awards show. We had a blast and even though we didn't win anything I am sure that they will not soon forget who The Main Street Cruisers are. the Morning Call wants to do a feature on us and I made some wonderful contacts. I hope you will count on me to help out for next year as well as I am only too happy to lend a hand. ( I am a pretty good arm twister when it comes to getting donations to).
Thanks again and if you run across anyone that is looking for a good show band send them my way!!
Mark
P.S. The Camelot For Childrens Oldies SPectcular is Dec 15th at the Stabler arena We are included in the line up which includes:
Bill Haley's Comets
the Vogues
Danny and The Jrs.
The Del Vikings
and Shake Rattle and Soul.
Peter Noone is the MC
Christy Jefferson
December 5, 2007
Hey Ian! I was really dissapointed to have been unable to make it this year to the LVMA. But that doesn't take away from my appreciation of all that you and your team put into making it happen. Thank you for being such a support to a beautiful (and ever evolving) music scene. I think what you do goes a long way in supporting, inspiring, and creating community. Here's a big pat on the back for you and everyone who worked so hard to make it all happen. Cheers, ~C
Dave of Nazareth
December 5, 2007
Thank You...LVMA 9 Was Very Much Enjoyed By My Friends And I...Dave Cahill As Well As The Main Street Cruisers Really Knocked It Out Of The Park And All The Other Performers Were Most Excellent...I For One Had A Great Time And Enjoyed It Completely...My Thanks To Ian, Gloria, Marquerita And All The Other Great People Who Helped Make This Event The Fun That It Was...All The Very Best For Many, Many More Years!...Dave.
Steve Berlen
December 5, 2007
Thank you all....I'm honored to be named best drummer and very disappointed I couldn't be there that night. Thank you so much for the votes!!
Dave Cahill
December 5, 2007
aww thanks alot! I'm sure he's pretty awesome too! Thanks again!
mike decrosta
December 5, 2007
the electioneers just wanted to thank the music awards and offer our services for any future shows or benefits, we believe the lehigh valley is being a hub for the northeast music scene and are proud to be apart of it.thank you all who nominated us for best teenage band for the second year in a row.
Sandy
December 5, 2007
Dave Cahill, my 16 yr old son thought you were AWESOME..good performance!
Dave Cahill
December 5, 2007
Thanks for having me! I had a great time...Mike and Connie were awesome! The buffet was great and we bought some pie to take home. :D Thanks everyone who worked so hard this year! It is great to have something like this in this area. See you next year!
wiaipa
December 5, 2007
dear jlk....
the reason you are so repected for over 20 years not only as a musician and great person but everyones greatest fan,,,you cheer the loudest for your peers...you enjoy people for their talents and are very complimentry to them..YOU ARE A GENTLEMEN!!!!!
continued blessings in all you do.and your kind words mean so much..you are a definate role model in our community..thank you for your continued support of not only the lvmas but wiaipa as well..
have a great holiday season,,we are very grateful for jlk!!!!!!
Sandy
December 5, 2007
Wow, I guess I missed all that. I thought the LVMAS were very enjoyable. My family had a good time & enjoyed the entertainment. As far as young people go, they will always make fun of people over 35, no matter where you are--its like an unwritten rule (we're ancient!). I do agree that there is no need to be rude (maybe they will learn that with maturity) but hopefully you could still enjoy yourself. I also know that my daughter, Whitney, had to leave after her performance to take the young boy dancers back home for school the next day. She definitely appreciated being there & meeting everyone. Blessings to you & your family!
JLK
December 4, 2007
Talk about lack of manners and common courtesy.
I attended the LV Music Awards, sat back to relax and was shocked and saddened at the rude behavior and inappropriate comments made by some attendees.
I not only saw for myself but, heard remarks made by others who agreed on how rude some of the attendees, performers and their friends were. While on stage a couple of young performers expected audience attention, yet could not show the same respect to those who followed. Snickers and ignorant comments were made about any following group with members over the age of 35 and of music styles different from their own. They were carrying on and talking so loudly, people sitting even closer to the stage, could not enjoy the performances and as a result people got up and left because of it.
A couple others just waited for their award category to be announced, snubbed everyone and left without showing any kind of acknowledgment or support for their peers. How disrespectful is that? These are obviously people who have no idea what mutual respect and musician camaraderie are because their ego won't allow them to sit and enjoy the talent of others for, in their own mind, they are better than everyone else. If this sounds like you, to gain a little better perspective before your head gets to big, I suggest you take a long look at what a tiny speck the Lehigh Valley is on the great big map and make the according attitude adjustment. There is no room in the music industry or at the awards for this sort of behavior and you will soon learn, people with egos and disrespect for fellow musicians usually don't get to far in the business, talent or not. Some LV performers and nominees have talent and experience you would do well by learning from, if you could humble yourself to notice, and have been places you will only hope to get unless you wise up. Keep in mind, you may be bashing the very musicians who voted for you and who could very easily not next year.
Comments were also made by a few other small minded people who think they could do a better job at running the awards yet, haven't the slightest idea what it takes to plan and execute an event like that. In addition, they felt votes were rigged. How ridiculous considering the votes are done by an unbiased independent party and tallied by a program. What is wrong with you? Many areas don't even have music awards or people who care enough to organize one so you should be grateful yours does. The Lehigh Valley Music Awards exist because of a handful of selfless hardworking people who do care and were dedicated enough to create an event to honor your accomplishments, talent and those of your fellow artists so if all you plan on doing is bashing, criticizing and ruining the night for others, who have to put up with you, do us all a favor and grow up or stay home next year.
All in all, despite the behavior of a handful, the awards were well planned as usual, ran smoothly and all the rest of us had an awesome time. Good job to all involved.
Whitney Peyton
December 4, 2007
I had a great time last night! I loved getting to meet all of the driven and talented people. Thank you LVMA for allowing me the honor of performing :-)
look out for me around the Lehigh Valley!
xoxo
W.P.
Mike Dugan
December 4, 2007
Mr. Bruce,
I want to thank you for including me in your award show and also for a great spot in the line up. Rob and I really enjoyed ourselves. We will also enjoy our gift certificates.
All the best,
Mike Dugan