Thanks

Rob Norton

I just found your website and blog. If I could work it out, I would love to go to Israel with you guys. God bless you for the work you are doing now, pastoring, teaching, serving Jesus. It brings a tear to my eye. I posted the coment below, on your website guestbook, but thought I’d include it here.

“Hi Richie,

I’ve been a fan since your Buffalo Springfield days. Yes that dates me, I’m 56 and still love Rock and Roll music. I think Larry Norman put it so well all those years ago. “I’m not knocking the hymns, just give me a song that has a beat, I’m not knocking the hymns, just give me a song that moves my feet, I don’t want none of that funeral music, I’m not dead, yet!”

It has been such a joy to see so many of the Rock & Rollers I followed back in the day, now becoming brothers in The Lord! I’m a bit of a singer/songwriter myself. I’d love to share some of my music with you, one of these days. I even have one or two you might could use in your worship services, if you would be interested.

BTW, how is Rusty Young, these days? He’s by far the best steel player I have ever heard, Al Perkins coming in a close second. I’d love to see Rusty become a believer! I only have one complaint to offer you. All your tour dates are out west, somewhere. You need to come to the Carolinas. I would love to meet you, shake your hand and thank you for all the great music you have brought into the world. I still listen to and love all your old R&R stuff, especially with POCO.

Ok, enough for now. One last thing, come to Charlotte, NC! We would give you a great welcome and taste of our southern hospitality! ”

God Bless You,
Mitch Hayes

I am an old rock and roller from the 60s – The Heard. There are not many of us left and I just found out today that our singer has just started his second bout with cancer in 5 years. Pray for us.

I have tied in with the Heartsfield band over the past few years and just finished our 11th album. We were a couple years behind Poco, but had our own brand of music which we cannot stop making. Let’s hook up. We played together many decades ago. We should do it again.

RIchie, I hope that old photo brought back some “good” memories for you.

Scott, as per your request….I’m honored to be writing here on this blog for the first time. I thought I would share some thoughts from my heart.

For the countless Richie Furay fans (Poconuts, BS, SHF), you guys know the immense talent this group has. I don’t need to repeat what’s been said here already.

For the people that are curious or newly interested in the Richie Furay Band, here’s what I can tell you. Catch one of the shows if you can, or buy a CD.This group puts it’s heart and soul into each song. As a musician that attended many performances, I left this show feeling good. Maybe it’s Richie’s infectious optimism, I dunno. But I can tell you the sound was tight and upbeat. The songs are based on strong harmonies……you know……the kind that “warms” your soul. You don’t experience that too much nowadays.

Scott, Richie gets his money’s worth out of you. Switching from keyboards, banjo to guitar in one song…….amazing. Great riffs on the solos……

Jesse, your solo was fantastic…..such a beautiful voice.

Alan, didn’t hear a missed beat. I really enjoyed the way you played each tune, not overpowering….kicking the beat up at the right moment…..playing into each song “embellishing” at the right moment.

Aaron, I felt every big note……I think you guys set up the bass amp right in front of me. Great playing dude……enjoyed some of those walking bass lines.

Anyway, thanks a million!

Steve R.