The Old School Bluegrass Band — What Our Fans Are Saying

My father and I saw your show this weekend at Eureka Springs -- man, what a show! You guys are as good as any professional band I've seen. I look forward to seeing you perform again. — Matthew Woodall

We really enjoyed your performances in Eureka Springs over the weekend! We bought your "Collection" CD... listened to it THREE times on our way home to Mississippi! — Eric and Rachel McClung

We caught your show at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs. I was spellbound by your tight arrangements and harmonies, especially on "Uncle Pen" and "Man of Constant Sorrow." You're the best! — Don Sullivan

Just saw you in Hot Springs, really enjoyed your wonderful show. Perfection! -- Martha Coleman

I just wanted to say that I have become a big fan of your music since the festival at Lester Flatt Park. I believe you are the best bluegrass band I have seen. I got to speak with Danny after the show and there isn't a nicer guy around. — Billy Trimble

En attendant bravo pour votre longévité et votre talent !! — Cédric in Geneva

Not only are you great musicians, you really sing and blend well without the high nasalness. My wife appreciated that... Your stage presence was great, you are polished in your presentation, your single mic worked extremely well, your banter was fun, not overdone and you really entertained us nicely... I promise you, if you were local and near us, we'd follow you around. Good job! — Tim Lewis

I attended your performance at the Acoustic Sounds Cafe last night. Glad I did--it was really great. It's nice to know we have a good working bluegrass group here in the area. As a long time fan of the style (especially Lester and Earl), I have to say you guys have the sound and the feel down pat. — Nick Kennedy

We did sound for you at Hope. Just wanted to say we think you have an excellent group. You were very professional and put on a very good show. — Jim "Bear" Barentine

I wanted you to know the remarks I heard as people entered the festival. Many people asked specifically when your group was playing. You obviously have a great following, a great reputation and great music! It is evident to me that in the public's mind Rendezvous and the Old School Bluegrass Band are inseparable! — Marilyn Dunavant, President, Partners for Pinnacle, Inc.

We thoroughly enjoyed The Old School Bluegrass Band at the Hope Festival yesterday. You guys are great! My mother loves bluegrass music, too, so I played one of your CDs while taking her to church today. She loved it. Hope to see ya'll again soon. — Sylvia Crane and Eddie Arnold

My wife and I heard you in Hope loved your music. Great time in times of trouble, keep up the great work. Missed getting your CD but will try to get it online. Love the old Classics. — Dennis Shaffer

Just a note to let you know that Husker Du Familje got the copy of your CD from the breakfast room at the motel. Thanks. It sounds great! One more note. You guys have a great website! It was great to meet you guys and hopefully will see you down the road. — Jimm Omodt

I've spent all afternoon listerning to my three new cds from OSBB — what a great sound! Thanks for a great time at Hope Watermelon festival. I'll see you at one of your future gigs. — Dr. Steve Castleberry

YES, the committee agreed that it was worth every non-profit penny we have. I will fill out the forms that I need to and keep in touch with you. Thanks. — Ann (reply concerning booking)

Great show Friday night... and the new CD is absolutely fantastic! The best yet! We're looking forward to seeing you all in Mountain View if not sooner. We'll keep an eye on your website in case you get any more gigs in the area. — Nancy & Joe

Thanks again for you and your band performing at my father's birthday party. Everyone in attendance bragged about your group and people at church this morning were still talking about the Old School Bluegrass Band. — Regards, Dale

I've only seen you live one time — at the Hope Watermelon festival last year — but I had the good sense to buy three of your CDs and have listened to them repeatedly over the past few months. I've looked at your upcoming dates and will try to get to see you in person again but just wanted you to know how much fun I've had listening to your music. It's been a real pleasure. — Thanks, Stephen

Just wanted to tell you guys how much I enjoyed the show in Conway last Saturday! It was a delightful evening, and I'm so glad I went! Tim Crouch was an awesome addition to your group that night. It's great to see a group of guys who truly have a passion for what they love to do. — Sincerely, Mike Altland

Hello Old School Band, Sandra and I enjoyed your show at Reynolds Hall the other night, ya'll did outstanding. — Thanks a lot, Scott Brakebill

I wanted to express thanks for the concert for Woodland Heights Baptist Church, July 3rd. We had a great time and look forward to more of your concerts. Several of the church members attended your concert at Reynolds Hall at UCA and all expressed great enjoyment. — Mickey Cox

I saw your performance on channel 11 and wanted to tell y'all how much I really enjoyed your group! It was great that they finally got some good music on their show. It was nice also to see a group that dressed nice. You don't see much of that anymore. It did not go unnoticed! It was a PLEASURE to get to hear your group! — From a new fan, David Elmore

I saw perform on the channel 11 morning show. I truly enjoyed it. You guys are truly gifted! — Barbara Watkins

I just wanted to right and say how much I totally enjoyed last nights concert at Bryant High School. Branson has nothing on you guys. — Chuck Bussell

As always, you were great! You are fantastic musicians and always do a super job of performing. As the people were leaving the building, many of them thanked me for having you and said please bring them back to our area. — Susan Magness

Just a line to tell you what a wonderful evening [at Alma, Ark.]! We really enjoyed the performance by The Old School Bluegrass Band. — Ron Nelson

Great, great and great show [Eureka Springs]. Marty Stuart’s show was fantastic and I could only stand in awe of Doc Watson, the greatest there has ever been. Not far behind Marty’s band in my tastes was “The Old School Bluegrass Band”. Fantastic. They are cool! Eureka Springs and the Basin Park Hotel fit the bill. Will mark my calendar for next year. — Jim Beazley

Thanks again for a great night of music, fun and fellowship. You guys keep up the good work. We need another 16 years of Old School! — Joe Kuykendall, 2nd Place Cafe, Little Rock

We will be headed to see you at the Fall Festival at Silver Dollar City and we are most looking forward to it! You guys did something that I thought could not be done — you converted my wife to Bluegrass music! She now loves it and we will be taking our vacation to come see you! — Dan & Jayne Woolley, Missouri

Thank you so much for performing for our attendees. We all really enjoyed your music. I think our attendees were truly charmed by Little Rock and we were really pleased that you could bring a little bit of the local music and culture to our event. — Ann (Midwest Arts Council)

We truly enjoyed the concert Saturday night at [Reynolds Hall]. Since we are from Strawberry we were delighted to see Tim Crouch playing with The Old School Bluegrass Band. When he and Chanley Painter performed, it was magic. — Helen and Lloyd Lackey

Those who attended the Bluegrass/Gospel concert at CHS on Saturday were treated to a TERRIFIC show!... MANY thanks to those who organized and promoted this event, and here’s hoping they’ll do more of the same, and we encourage all local residents to attend next time. — Carol from Morganton, Ark.

I wanted to update each of you on the total raised from the other night. The new total is $1,540.00. I think this is wonderful, and I want to assure you the money is going to the children at school who need it. They are so grateful, when you take them shopping ... The Old School Band is the one that got this together and I want you to know how much we appreciate it. God will richly bless each of you for giving of your time and talents. I am a big fan of the Old School Band and look forward to hearing you again. — Debbie Watson, Purchasing Agent, Clinton School District

You guys were absolutely great. We all appreciated the VERY fine picking and signing. It made the event a true success and I wanted to pass along my compliments (as well as those of many of the folks who attended) and tell you "job well done." — Fred, Hendrix College