Melvern Taylor: Guestbook

molly farley

January 19, 2010

I heard Sad and Blue this morning on WKZE Redhook NY and was blown away! You guys are great! Thank you!

Tom

December 6, 2009

Dear Melvern and the Tones,

Love your stuff. Heard it first on WKZO out of Redhook,NY / Salisbury, CT and every other town they can think of to mention in fifty miles, including that sticky hippy tourist trap Woodstock. Have Fabuloso, will get Love Songs for Losers. Suggest you crack out of Boston and hit the big time such as the WKZO listening area. The station does in-station "parlor sessions" some Fridays. You'd be perfect and surely you could get a jig nearby. Figure a three to four hour drive from Beantown.

gil

November 15, 2009

Clementine. Man, thats a great song! I used to see you at Smitticks back in the day. had poor house recordings and Salsbury Beach hope that you do well, great stuff!
look at the birds...
look at the birds...
up up away they go!

Tom Thomas

November 13, 2009

I'm sitting here in my 6 foot box listening to Love Songs for Losers. I first heard Working Stiff from Slaid Cleaves cover, tracked down Fabuloso. Music and lyrics equally strong, man what great stuff. Please consider a trip to Texas, stopping off first in Denton, at Dan's Silverleaf, www.danssilverleaf.com. (No association with the club, except Friday's and Saturday's and the occasional week night).

Jessica Koock

November 3, 2009

you guys are amazing! hey- where is the pic and bio of Sara? I saw you play as Mudfoot years and years ago in Andover, MA.

But, I go back even further than this: I still remember Dave(y) run to get his black leather jacket whenever the Fonz was on the tube! He was maybe 2 or 3 years-old...

anyway, I really love your music! Hope to see you live (again) in the near future. Any chance you might be coming to New Paltz, NY?

Kathleen Connor Mancia

August 2, 2009

Hi. I am a descendent of John Taylor. I am the grandaughter of Ted Taylor, John's son. That would make us 4th cousins. Your grandfather, Melvern, and my mother, Betty Taylor Connor are first cousins. I was at the family reunion on Sat and was talking to your mother, Carolyn. She told me about you and your band, so I came to check it out. Love it.

Georgina

June 10, 2009

Hey it's G,

Im Erin's(Mary Andrews)friend. She loves you!!!

You have good music!

Georgina

vicky

May 25, 2009

heyy mel this is vicky erins friend she sent me to ur webpage and i like it. erin is a rlly good friend and person. she rlly like ur music. ur a rlly good friend to her. thnx.
vicky

Sammy

May 24, 2009

Your music isn't bad....im more into rap and hip hop. Erin (mary andrews) told me to listen to it. She really likes your music and never shuts up about you. she says hi.

Aliaksandra

May 14, 2009

heys from Belarus, Europe!
thanks for "Sad And Blue" ^-^

Nancy G.

March 29, 2009

Love your music! I was trying to look for a long lost cousin of mine, and greatfully, your web page came up so, I listened, and loved it. keep up the great work. I think ya all are GREAT! chao

Mary Andrews

March 25, 2009

Just wanted to say:
Happy Greek Independence Day!

Love your music!!!!! :)

Mary Andrews

March 13, 2009

People, if your looking for that great music that will change your life and open your heart to tons of great songs, listen to Mel's music! You would be a fool not to. He has great music that just makes you want to stop what your doing and listen. So if you say that you have a good taste in music, then you're lying unless you have listened to Melvern Taylor!
See ya Mel,
Mary Andrews

philmon

March 12, 2009

Kudos to you and the lads for the great run of shows @ the Toad. Y'all braved some rough winter conditions. Signature Sounds Records is selling Fabuloso and of course giving it great reviews. Everyone should also seek out "handsome bastard" for what I think is a stellar collection of Mel's poignant wrenching excursions lamenting lost love, it is audio cinema with his unique vocal arrangements for cast and crew. I'm listning to it as I write, Mel please reprise the End

sean gardner

February 28, 2009

Good to see you guys again.

jen

February 12, 2009

you should play a couple shows in raleigh, nc the week of 4/20/09 because that's where justin and i will be!

kad barma

February 4, 2009

Remember when Rex Trailer used to organize those February vacation getaways to Florida with Sergeant Billy? After having enjoyed your show up at Local 188 up in Portland the other weekend, which was after a great pile of french fries smothered in cheese curd and gravy over at Duckfat restaurant, I'm thinking you guys ought to hook up with Crimson Travel and start organizing little vacation packages of your own. The Portland junket is a GREAT time if you add the poutine and a night on the waterfront after. If we could only find a bowling alley nearby the Billerica Elks for this Saturday night, we could package that up, too!

OH MY GOD

January 11, 2009

I can't stop singing this..SEXY SONG.... I can't tell you what it does to me! I want to know what chords you use? This song is a HIT. I've been playing for years and rarely come across a song like this done this way.. sounds like New Orleans French music that the Cajun play...

Old folky I am, doing rock now! Please the chords, I'd be forever grateful!

Sydney

November 30, 2008

hello there.
i would just like to say tht i absolutly love ur music.
and as others have cmmted my music teacher showed ur ur music and eveyone loved it.
ttyl byee

Slade

November 30, 2008

heyy im from franco american school and mi teacher is Peter Lavender he got us into ur music i think ur a very good artist

Melvern Taylor

November 29, 2008

Hi,

My name is also Melvern, and I am a mathematics professor at Ridgewater College in Willmar, Minnesota. I was wondering who named you and why they picked your name? My father named me after a young girl who he had known in the past. I was wondering if there is a history to your name as I have never known anyone else with that name? I am also a female,58, with 3 grandchildren, so I figured the name was not poular now or then!
Thanks for your time in reading this.

Melvern Taylor ( I usually go by Mel)

Cc

November 24, 2008

omg! my music teacher peter cangiano(aka Peter lavender) sings ur songs 2 us all the time!
we love the one workin stiff and sing it almost EVERY music class
one of my friends said dhe saw u in maket basket i was like reely!
i love yor music u reely take yor time in the lyric portion and the ukelalie(probobly spelt wrong) is soooo original
yor drummer played on our music teachers latest cd

plzzzz email back our class loveeessss you,Cc

Sarah

November 21, 2008

Please make a trip down South to NC!!!!

Anna

October 29, 2008

So bummed!!! I bought a block of tickets for your Blender concert next week, now my job tells me I have to fly out to LA Wednesday night. Well, I am going to make sure the tix go to good use, but I really wanted to see you guys play and Jake Shimabukuro too.

All the best and have fun in NY!

Anna

Mike

October 27, 2008

Love the new photos! Very swank! Who dressed you guys so nice? :)

Craig

October 24, 2008

Great show Tuesday night!!! Hey, if you haven't seen it, that cute co-ed with the camera and microphone cruising the room posted a piece on her blog: http://pocketfullofhub.blogspot.com. (Don't worry, she edits sound, stills and video better than she spells). Not enough of the band, but, hey, a little sumthin is better than a little nuthin, right?

Richard Brown

October 21, 2008

Hey Mel and tones,
When are you coming to Kansas? There's a huge uke club in KC and we'd all love to see you.
Richard

teresa skaar

October 17, 2008

heard your music for the first time on 89.3 the current in minnesota. awesome shit man. LOVE the uke. Maybe your album will coax my 4 year old into playing his mitchell uke instead of standing on top of it.

t.

Lourdes Libre

October 13, 2008

Hello, Melvern Taylor and the Fabulous Meltones!

This message is for Bob.

Thanks for the craps and alcohol at Monte Carlo in Vega$.

TAKE IT EASY, Lemon Squeezy :)

Andrew

October 2, 2008

Hey love your music! I can't get enough of it, make another album soon!

Mel

September 19, 2008

Great music!!!
Thanks for those minutes to dream!
greetz

Zan!

September 13, 2008

i don't mind if you break my stupid heart, 'cause i got no place else to go.

Love your stuff--keep it coming!

Myles

September 11, 2008

Hey, it was a awesome to see you in portsmouth. Wish I could have stuck around for more song or two and a brew but the majority rules and we had to walk. Come back again soon!

Kad Barma

September 8, 2008

Love Songs for Losers is so good it's stunning. (I even bought myself a ukulele up at Guitar Center in Nashua because I couldn't help myself after hearing the latest show down at the Lizard Lounge). And now I just got Fabuloso in the mail, and I love it just as much. The current battle going on in my craven heart is a donnybrook between Angel On My Shoulder and Two Little Bottles Of Beer. Two better songs I've never heard. Except for all the others on both CD's.

Thanks for the great music!

David

September 5, 2008

Hey Melvern,

Fabuloso is a great CD and I'm looking forward to Lovesongs for Losers (great name, by the way). Are you going to put your albums on emusic.com?

- david

Karina Forabi

August 30, 2008

Thanks for the great music!

Laraine Orfanedes Durham

August 8, 2008

Hiya Melvern,
I enjoyed your show at Sidewalk Cafe this past week! It was great to see you and listen to you sing. I am listening to your new CD now. 2 Bottles of Beer is my favorite :)
Love,
Lori
(your favorite cousin :)

Angie Orfanedes

July 28, 2008

Yassou Melvern,

Good sound - think you must have gotten your good looks from your uncle (on your Dad's side). Like the ukelele. Might I suggest adding a occasional melodic five string banjo? You have a following in SC.

Angie Orfanedes

Tom and Dana

July 26, 2008

Melvern,

My wife, daughter, and myself heard you today at the DoubleTree and really enjoyed your music.

Keep up the fight and keep making good music.

Thanks,
Tom

Peter Lavender

July 15, 2008

Spent the entire day rotating between Nilsson Schmilsson and Love Songs for Losers...heaven! Love Songs stands right up there with the best of them.

Jenny

June 20, 2008

Hope you guys will come back to portsmouth soon.....Bourbon's was great last summer. lots of room to dance. We love the new CD, so do our kids (with the exception of Mr Albee, we got to keep it clean for the kids you know)! thanks for such great music

JF

Jonny Kaiser

June 13, 2008

hope you will have a merch table one of these days ... >.

Andrea

May 29, 2008

I felt in love with the new CD.

Good luck!!!

Art Ferrier

May 25, 2008

Great show at Sally's last night. I am emailing photos. My wife bought the new CD and we love it - turning our grownup kids onto your great sound.
I think Angel on My Shoulder, which I got from the website, is one of the greatest songs I've heard, and I've been listening for 50+ years.

See you some time soon.
Art Ferrier (Ed's friend)

Alicia

May 6, 2008

Hey Melvern,
My best friend bought me your new CD and gave it to me as a surprise last Friday. I LOVE it !! Mr. Albee really
rocks ! We've seen you guys twice, and are looking forward to a third time.

Becky

May 3, 2008

Loved you and the Meltones at the NY Ukefest! Will watch for anytime you might come to the Midwest?!

michael

April 14, 2008

I heard sad and blue twice on wkze and fell in love with it. At 64 I'm not easily impressed. This music is thrilling. Fortunately I have contemorary children who found your website for me. Maybe I'll show up at a concert someime.

Thanks. Be well, Michael

Angelica

April 12, 2008

Thanks for the great tunes. They sound just as good hungover as they do when I'm drunk!! Your lyrics remind me that I'm not alone in the world. Peace.

Jason

April 1, 2008

hi, Melvern Taylor.
Nice to hear your music and your ukulele!
It's amazing!
First I heard your song - you and me (and my ukulele),that's just a very short one. then ,after searching , I like your - angle on my shoulder again! even though i can't find you and me and my ukulele, I have another song to enjoy myself. I was just wondering if I could have the lyrics of angel on my shoulder. You know ,it's really hard to find sth about you and your songs. I don't know why people can't find your songs are so great.
But any way, I have a favorite singer and his songs now!

Thanks any way!
Regards,
Jason

Richard Vorwerk

March 30, 2008

Melvern Taylor is the shiznit! Come to Nashville, TN dammit!!!

Lindsay

March 21, 2008

can't wait for the show tonight! i haven't seen you guys play in a long time!!

Jock Mullen (Banjojock)

March 19, 2008

I just love your music. You put so much feeling into your songs. Thanks for your comment on my attempt at playing "Sleepy Eyes" on You Tube.

Jenn Fargo

March 17, 2008

My 5 year old son, Caspian Costello, thinks you guys are amazing, loved the autographed CD case we brought him. Wants his own ukelele, piano, bass, guitar, & band. wondering if you are doing any oudoors show this spring & summer. We really would love to bring him.

sam grace

February 10, 2008

Just got a hold of FABULOSO. please let me know where i can get my hands on the other albums!!!!!!!!!

Ralph Leed

January 27, 2008

I just stumbled upon your cd "the spider and the barfly".It's a refreshing mixtur of distilled pop essence topped with a little angst.I've enjoyed listening to it.It's one of those rare works that I've enjoyed from the start and have increased my enjoyment with repeated listenings.In a fairer world you would be famous.Thank you for the moments of pleasure that I find each time I listen.

Stephen and Marie

January 27, 2008

Congratulations on all your success!
Hope to see you guys at a show soon. We love to play your music while sitting at our pool. Wishing you and your family all the best!
Stephen & Marie
(Friends of Bill & Linda Bucuzzo)

Eddie Osborne

January 26, 2008

Enjoy your work and giving it airplay in the midwest.

Eddie Osborne
Producer/host
Eclectic Cafe
KTBG-FM
www.ktbg.fm

john butera

January 21, 2008

Saw you last night at Club Helsinki. Fantastic show - thank you so much! It was worth the long car ride from Newtown, CT. Keep turning out those great tunes.

John Butera

Nichole

January 20, 2008

When are you playing NY. We really want to see you live were from New Paltz NY but we would come to see you anywhere nearby.

dianne

January 7, 2008

Im a friend of your sister Barb! Your music sounds great
I am telling all my friends in Tampa
good luck!

Jenn Fargo

January 2, 2008

Adam & Allison and Spencer helped turn us onto you guys, wish you were around portsmouth more often. Our kids, (2 & 5 ) know all the words to most of the songs on your album, and are asking for ukelele's....

Janette S.

December 27, 2007

You guys are awesome! And Melvern, wow man, i love ur songs. I ended up falling in love with your music because of "Sad & Blue"...that falsetto is just heartbreaking. THough in a good way. If that makes sense.

ANyways...it's great to know that yet another great band comes from Massachusetts!

Diana

December 16, 2007

I like the website. I hadn't popped by here before. I am looking forward to the new album! It sounds like you are finally getting some recognition. I haven't been out to see you play in a few years. I am hoping to drag my sorry tired ass out to Toad this weekend.

Diana

Jesse

October 20, 2007

Hey Melvern. I brought my mom and aunt to see you at the Worthen a while back when I was up there for a visit. My friends and I here in Austin can't get enough of Fabuloso and would love to see you if you ever roll though town. There are even accomodations available without hooker blood stains.

I was just learning "It's Not My Fault" on guitar and thought I'd look for some lyrics online. I'm glad I did since I now know about your new album and contract. Any chance your earlier releases will be available?

Regards,
Jesse

Doug and Kathy

October 15, 2007

Word on the street is that you guys are gonna be putting out a new record soon. We can't wait! It's been too long. When are you coming back north?

Liz

September 4, 2007

Loved, loved, loved you at Club Helsinki. Every note was perfect. Thanks for playing "beer cans"
Brought two friends to hear you for the first time...they're true believers now.
you'll be super famous one day..don't forget the little people who came to see you when you were playing the small clubs:)
Looking forward to the next cd!

dena bancroft

August 19, 2007

Nick! Listening to you play this morning in the yoga room was an amazing experience- I then blasted fabuloso on the house stereo when you guys left- and will be at Helsinki in september without a doubt-
You rock! and I will be honored to know you when you are a famous from your talent and gifts!!! love dena

jon court

August 8, 2007

stone church gig was great! the covers were amazing! a pleasant surprise to open the night for rustic overtones.

Gia Greene

July 26, 2007

Hey, it's Gia! I just wanted to wish the band the best of luck at the Lowell Folk Festival on Saturday. It's too bad that I couldn't be there with you all, but I know you'll still rock the house! I'll be thinking of you guys!

Carpe Diem,
-Gia ^_^

Michelle Lento

July 24, 2007

Hi Nick! How fantastic that I chose today to google you and I find this wonderful news about your being signed to this record label. I wish you the best! I also wish you played nearer to Boston, I only saw you live once in Kendal (at the Kendal Cafe I believe?) with my husband, your former co-worker Robert. I know all the words to all the songs on Fabuloso, Handsome Bastard, and The Spider and the Barfly. Ok, that sounds maybe crazy stalker girl-ish but I'm quite normal and just a huge fan. Your music is on my iPod and sometimes I just set it to your albums and if I have it on shuffle I'm always pleasently surprised when one of yours comes on. I'm a lover of Motown, Blues/Jazz and the Beatles so you are in good company there:). Anyway, again, best wishes and I hope to be able to see you play live agian someday! Take care, Michelle

Barry "Dribs" Armstrong

July 23, 2007

Hey Melvern,
My wife and I saw you and Bob perform at Stipers Saturday night. We were sitting right in front of you. I was the good looking guy in the straw hat who gave you some cash for a couple o' brews.
Please include me on any mailings as to where I can see you guys play out. My wife and I live on the Mass/NH border and would love to take in a night of your delightful music sometime. I'd love to hear the whole band as well.
Later,
Barry

alicia.pritchard@us.henkel.com

July 22, 2007

You and Bob were GREAT at Striper's last night !! Me and my friends can't wait to see you again !!

lindsay

June 20, 2007

hey mel, congrats on the publishing deal!!

Stephen Hattan

May 22, 2007

Melvern,

You Rock.... and Ukulele too!

alexandra

April 25, 2007

another fan from woodstock ny hopes you come our way -- loving Sad and Blue-- hearing that song makes me feel a little less so-- thanks for writing it--

Bob

April 21, 2007

Cool stuff..
Glad I ran across your music while compilating some pics on Photobucket. You remind me a lil of Nilsson so I had to order your CD.

Harry

April 21, 2007

hey, i saw you guys at the craig robinson shows. then i moved to NY from Boston. when you guys came to NY, i went to Boston for the weekend. please let me know when you're back down here! i'd love to see some new stuff!!! Thanks.

April 16, 2007

Saw the acoustic solo set at Bowery Poetry Bar the other week and it was great. Look forward to seeing the whole band when I am up North sometime soon!

Anna
NYC

Emmaley

April 11, 2007

WHADDDUPP PEOPLE? Melvern Taylor and his Fabulous Meltones own. Plain and simple.

Lindsay

April 4, 2007

Your friends down at the Worthen House miss you!! PLEASE PLEASE play open mic tonight!

naomi

March 23, 2007

I just love sad and blue. Everything about it and if you should ever play in Woodstock, N.Y. my husband and I will come to your show. Best wishes, Naomi

jared dubraVSKY

March 12, 2007

hell yes

Ec Setser

March 12, 2007

When are you coming to Charleston? :) Good college town!

Andrew

March 10, 2007

I also heard you on WNCW, absolutely love the tunes, please play WNC!

Kim

March 9, 2007

A friend introduced your sound to me back in the fall. I heard you yesterday on WNCW (radio station). Glad you made it down to us.
Love what you stand for and what you do.

peace,
Kim

Malinda

March 9, 2007

NC resident who heard you on my local station yesterday. You blew me away. Bought "Fabuloso" from itunes this morning. Sure wish you were playing in the Carolines. Ever play the Shakori Hills Music Festival or anywhere in Asheville?

Thanks and Keep it up!

Aunt Kathie and Uncle Kerry

March 6, 2007

Happy Birthday to our favorite godson!!!
Looking forward to celebrating our birthday's together again in sunny Carolina this weekend!!! So happy you are down South for awhile!!
Keep up the great music! We are so very proud of you as usual.
With lots of love from us always!

Anna

February 27, 2007

Yeah! Thrilled to hear are doing a NYC gig - it will be great to see a live performance. I will start spreading the word.

john

February 25, 2007

hey love fabuloso, the best song by far that I've hear in awhile on any cd is 'working stiff'. Pretty much sums it all up in that song. I currently have it on repeat. Great to listen to. Keep up the good work.

Chris

February 24, 2007

...when I heard "sad and blue" on the radio, I thought it was some obscure R&B that I might have heard on The Big Lebowski soundtrack...I hope you take that as the tremendous compliment that I intend it to be!

John Hattan

February 20, 2007

I heard you on Acoustic Cafe and look forward to seeing your show sometime. That the Jon Nolan, Cliff Murphy and Slaid Cleaves sing your praises doesn't hurt either.

Laraine Orfanedes Durham

February 20, 2007

Hey! I listen to your songs on my Ipod at work! Hope to see you when you come south!

:)
Lori

Aunt Karol Orfanedes

February 18, 2007

We sure would love to see you when you come South!!! Will you be playing in North Carolina soon?

Charla E. Day

February 15, 2007

i heard Sad and Blue on the radio and loved it. are you
heading to the western carolina mountains any time soon?
if so, when?
thanks a bunch.

charla

Anna

February 7, 2007

Received the CD - love it! Now I don't have to click through the website to hear your music - which is best not to do at work. If you ever play NY - we'll get a group together to see you!

Thanks again for the great music.

sims Delaney-Potthoff

February 6, 2007

man have i fallen in love woth your tune working stiff -- heard it on a slaid cleaves cd - way to go - are the yrics printed any where or do i need to write? got the chords. mind if we play it?

Jes

February 5, 2007

You are fabulous!! you should come to Club Helsinki in Gt Barrington Mass!!!!!!

Cuzin' Isaac

February 1, 2007

I should request one of your CDs to play on my radio show here in Vermont

Anna

January 26, 2007

Back in October my friend in Boston emailed me a link to your site and I confess I didn't open it until today, however, since I did I have been listening to your music tracks at work all day long. I finally had to order the CD on line - which is something I don't ordinary do. Thanks for filling my day with your wonderful voice and music - I look forward to hearing more great songs from the CD!

Do you ever play NYC gigs?

Melvern

January 17, 2007

Thanks for the comment Dick! You forgot to leave your e-mail address so I don't know where to send the "Sleepy Eyes" lyrics to.