Julie Stewart and the Motor Kings: Guestbook

carolyn austin keddell

April 29, 2008

Hey Rod! Hoping you and the band will play the Boston/new england coast soon! I'll get the Salters Point gang together for that! Love to Lisa and hope you are well and happy in the SW. Sure sounds like it!

Roddy Welles

October 1, 2007

Hi Everyone..Thankx for all the support!!!!!

Sarah

September 5, 2007

Hey guys! I had a blast with all of you in Durango this past week, brings back memories of the tour. Hope to see you guys again soon!

Sarah

Nick Halsey

September 4, 2007

I seen your performance at the Plaza in Santa Fe. I thought you were outstanding, and very professional. I know you will go far. I also video taped your performance on a digital camcorder. I could edit it and send it to you, if you want.

John R Phillips II SAG/AFTRA AKA "Big" John!!!

August 4, 2007

Nice Meeting you last night Julie, and seeing the rest of you during such a Great Performance. I am registered with The Screen Actors Guild: John Richard Phillips II.
Keep on Rockin there!
With Love, and Blessings,
"Big" John!!!!!

Mike Rood

July 17, 2007

hi Gregg - awesome site...i added the Santa Fe dates to my calander - can't wait to check you guys out again.

Bret

July 11, 2007

Saw the Motor Kings in tiny Centennial, Wyoming while on a Harley outing a while back. The venue is one of my favorite haunts and it was kind of like suddenly finding a Ferrari Testarossa in your garage. I was in awe at the container that bad-ass voice comes in. Motor Kings Rock.

Roddy Welles

July 2, 2007

What a great trip that was!!! Thankx to everyone we met along the way and shared our music with!!

Charlie McCormick

June 23, 2007

Hi to you all. I hope you had a good trip to Wisconsin today, and a great time at the gig. We enjoyed jamming with you all so much, and the show at the Dockside was wonderful!! You are all top notch musicians, and also great people. I hope we get to see you next year again at the Dockside!!
The Zebra Mussels will be ready for another horn solo. Best to you all. Charlie

Mike from Rochester, NY

June 23, 2007

Saw you guys at Nola's.
"Well...THAT didn't suck!"
You were awesome. Really dig your music. Hope you guys come back this way soon.

Julie

June 23, 2007

Hi everyone! We are slowly making our way through Chicago...glad we don't have this traffic in SF!!! The tour has been a blast, and we have made so many wonderful new friends along the way. Special thanks to Bruce, Lisa, Brett and Luke Lirones for your incredible hospitality and also to the new "Zebra Mussel Shoals Horns" for jamming with us. What a blast.
We are heading home tomorrow, so we hope to see you soon!
Julie

Jim M.

June 23, 2007

Hey Guys!
It was wonderful meeting all of you! I had a great time playing as one of the "Zebra Mussell Scholls" too!!! I hope that you're all doing well and that you enjoyed Northern Michigan. I can't wait to see/hear you all again!!!
Peace :-)

Alvin and Joyce Alig, north of Dayton, Ohio

June 16, 2007

To the drummer:
We met you at the campground at Chumas, New Mexico ( I think that was the name of the town.). You spoke about playing at Eagles at Minster, Ohio in the 1950's.
I just want to let you know we checked out your website. I am glad for you that you are enjoying your music.
Best wishes.
Joyce Alig

DK

June 15, 2007

Maceo.....

Pass the Peas!

Gregg

June 15, 2007

Hi All,

Well we're in Rochester at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Great rooms and we perform in a couple of hours. Julie and Tom did a radio interview this morning with Maceo Parker. It went well and we're excited about the upcoming show. Stay tuned...There's more to come.

Gregg

DK

June 15, 2007

Wow, rough start. It sounds like things are moving a little more smoothly for ya'll now though.

May your meals be cooked thoroughly and your hotel rooms properly stocked with towels (Rob).

sam

June 14, 2007

hey saw your shots for the start of the tour. hope you have a great tour. glad you had fun in STL at gary & dianna's house. later
sam

Rob Heineman

June 14, 2007

Well, we played to a packed house in Dayton last night. Many old friends and relatives were on hand. On the road early to Rochester today; eight total on board. Everyone's a little tired from the show and 6 hours sleep but none the worse for wear. We hope to pull into Rochester this evening. Big day tomorrow, we'll be on the radio at WCMF in Rochester tomorrow morning for an interview around 10AM EDT (8AM in New Mexico) I think you can catch us on the net; again, not sure of the exact time, so you may want to tune in around 9EDT. That's all from the road, best wishes to all,
The Motor Kings

Noel R. Schuck

June 13, 2007

MK: Just would like to say hello and I hope you all are having fun and meeting some new and interesting people. Tom- please say hi to Chris. Have fun in Dayton and Traverse City.

Len

June 13, 2007

Hi there,

Fun to read your "blog" about the east coast trip. Your road trips in an RV start like my road trips in an RV...blown tires. Sigh. One reason I no longer have an RV. Here's to improved fortune as you go.

I was in OK City about a month ago and checked out teh Rte 66 Roadhouse for you. Yes, smoky...but a good blues house. Hope you had a good crowd.

Best of luck with the remainder of your trip and looking forward to seeing you back at El Farol sometime soon.

len

Bill Atkin

June 13, 2007

Rob and others,
I'm glaad you are able to live your dreams. This east coast tour sounds like a lot of fun - at any age.

Good luck,
Bill

Barb Adams

June 13, 2007

Hi Rod, Julie & all others we haven't meet - You Guys are having Toooo
Much Fun !! We're envious & wish we could be right along side you every
step of the way - Hope to get to NM w/in the next year to attempt that
even for a weekend.

Good Luck and have a Blast @ the Rochester Festival.

Thanks for the Great spread - Bob Loved seeing and sharing these photos.
Can't wait to see the ones from the Jazz Festival. Barb & Bob from NC

Sherry

June 12, 2007

when will you be coming back to North Dakota?

Anita Broughton

June 12, 2007

Thanks for sharing your travels. I think I made a Homer Simpson sound when I saw the studio...."MMMMmmmmm equiiiiiipment!"
Rained like hell today in SF and a beautiful rainbow followed the storm out of town. Have a great road trip - I'll sing one for ya at El Farol tonight.
Cheers...
Anita (picture a washboard)

Patt Rogers

June 12, 2007

So happy to hear of your travels...what an
experience! It sounds like a great adventure...

Is Kimber Barber with her boyfriend on the trip? If so, please give her my regards!

Good luck on the rest of your trip and I will pray for safe travels...

Regards,
Patt Rogers

Pat Ruminer

June 11, 2007

You guys made my 50th birthday party, at Fuller Lodge in Los Alamos, one of the most memorable times of my life!!! It has been a year and a half since the party and I remember your performance like it was just yesterday. You didn't charge us an arm and a leg to play for us, which is nice because we are not rich people. I really appreciate that.
I just bought your new CD and a tee shirt, which I will wear proudly.
I wish that I could do more to thank you for the incredible memory that you helped to create for me. I have hopes that when you guys are all rich and famous, that I would still be able to have you come and play for my 60th birthday party. As much as I hate to admit it, it is not all that far away.
I hope, now that I am on your e-mail list, that you will let me know when you will be playing in the Los Alamos area again so I can get to see you again soon.
I sure was hoping to see you in the Telluride Blues and Brews line up this year. Maybe I will just run into you in the crowd huh?
Keep up the great work. You guys are awesome!!
Pat and Sharon Ruminer

Cindy Calvo

May 29, 2007

WOW! You guys are fabulous - just listened to you for the first time since I heard Julie was pursuing her dream! You rock! You're great and I cannot wait to get your songs and put them on my iPod! Your music makes me want to move - heck, I'm sitting here grooving right now and the music isn't playing. It stays with you - you know, kinda connects with your soul and keeps you alive! Keep on!

Schuyler Scribner

May 2, 2007

Great to hear Rod again,... Glad he's found a band with the style & quality that he deserves. Best to all of you.
Scrib

Lonny Menestrina

April 17, 2007

Hello gang,
My family doc for my whole life, Dr. Bruce Lirones hooked me up with your website and mentioned you may be playing the dockside this summer for a private party! Please consider it, Torch Lake is amazing and we will make it a great time. I'm a musician myself...from what the doc has told me you guys are something to see..I hope to! Keep on rockin in the free world!

James (Coach) Hurley

April 3, 2007

Found your page from the Goff Leslie site, would love to see you guys sometime. We have a great show in PDX(waterfrontbluesfest.com)
hope to see you there someday...Coach

Serg

March 23, 2007

Fist time here. Great site!

Geoffrey

March 23, 2007

Hi Julie and The Motor Kings. We met and spoke briefly, Julie, in Santa Fe when you and the band performed at Willies Blues Bar. My girlfriend and I fully enjoyed the band and feel lucky to have met you personally as well. We hope to see you again sometime. All the best, Geoffrey (from Trinidad)

Ben Herrington

March 19, 2007

howdy julie&tom.Looks like are kickin some ass.im livin down here in Santa Fe TX.Tell MiMi hey for me.Drop me an email
if ya gitta chance.Love&Miss yall.
LOVE Ben

Bruce & lisa Lirones

March 7, 2007

You guys and "Gal" are AWESOME! Can't wait to meet you sometime!
lisa

Siber

March 7, 2007

Oh nice! Very pretty pages!

Mick Blythe

March 2, 2007

Love it,my kind of music.

Susan from ND

February 24, 2007

Presently listening to your CD, and hoping you have a packed house again tonight at El Farol. Best of luck with the new CD and the tour this summer. It was a pleasure to meet you all and hear your incredible talent!

eLiN

February 23, 2007

A dear friend who has known the talent and beauty of Julie for 20 (+) years. She can rock the crowd and only desevers the very best!!!

One Hell of a Lady, and Incredible Singer and Person and a Hottie too...all wrapped up in one great package-biotch ;)

eLiN

krissy

February 22, 2007

you guys rock!

bob somppi

January 25, 2007

new email addreass -- miss ya in durango.
how's julie doin' ?
have you checked out chicago bar tucson ?

David Hunt

January 21, 2007

Rod Welles is the king

Jeffrey Kraus

December 10, 2006

I met Julie, Tom & the band in Durango in August. In one word, POWERFUL! This band has the sound that blues music fans - especially hard core bikers love. Hope to see 'em at more mc rallies. Their positive energy really gets the crowd dancin!
Jeffrey Kraus, Producer/Director, "Where the Bikers Go", South Bay Custom Cycles, Compton, CA
www.southbaycustomcycles.com

Gary & Teresa

November 20, 2006

Been there, done that, got the CD.

It was an absolute pleasure to meet you at La Fonda. You are absolutely great down-to-earth folks. We were awed by your talent and only wish we could have seen you at another venue where you could have cranked it up a bit. Nonetheless, the sound was mixed excellently and despite a relatively acoustically dead La Fonda lounge, your music shined through.

We could tell Julie's arm was hurting, but she persevered and never let on - what a trooper!

We purchased "Durango Tango" and tried to wear it out on the way back to AZ (didn't work 'cause it's playing in our home right now).

If there's any justice in this world, you'll end up with a BIG recording contact and make tons of $$$. Thanks for making our night in Santa Fe. PLEASE keep producing and releasing more music. We'll be waiting.

PS - Hope the arm mends fast, Julie.

Gary & Teresa

November 17, 2006

Friday 11/17/06. We're visiting Santa Fe from AZ and are headed to see you at La Fonda. Based on what we've read and heard on your website, I doubt we'll be disappointed. Hope to have the chance to meet you. Leaving Santa Fe tomorrow. Will check in with more comments when we get home.

Steve Wiege

November 16, 2006

Will the real Rob please stand up? Great shots and information. Looks like more fun than replacing transformers. Hope to hear you some day.

IEC

Rod Welles

November 16, 2006

Thankx for all the great comments Ron, Rick,Sam, Brian, Paul, Fifi, Bill and Albet

sam

November 7, 2006

nice shots from your shows- especially the havasu rockfest hope all is well

Ron Paterson

November 6, 2006

Julie Stewart and The MotorKings where one of 32 bands at the Havasu RockFest. To this day I still get asked about the band. Their energy, showmanship and awesome sound certainly kept the crowd on their feet. This group in my opinion is one step away from hitting the big time. It was a pleasure having them at our event and we welcome them back for all future events.

Ron Paterson
BKR Promotions

Rick Stotler

October 28, 2006

Hey Roddy!!!! Found you doing a search on the internet. Congrats, man. The band sounds awesome. Could'nt believe you're not in New England anymore. Best of luck to you!! If the band is ever up this way, I'll definately be checking you out.

Brian OBremer

October 12, 2006

Hey Rob,
Nice pics on the HS reunion site. Dude I say you're looking more like Frampton every day! I too seem to recall that night in K's basement playing "F$#@(*G the Dog"! Now THOSE were the blues!! OPagan is only laughing about it still because he's dealing with flashbacks.

Band sounds excellent! Come to NY/NJ, there's TONS of excellent music fests out here. (Although we're no longer recommending the side tours of NYC as part of your final approach into Tetorborough airport.) Nice work on the B3....THEE king of blues keyboards! (but a bitch to haul)

Paul Morris

October 8, 2006

Great job in Havasu!!!

Fifi

October 7, 2006

Lake Havasu ROCKFEST...WOW! I am so impressed. When Julie came out and started singing, my 11 year old son looks at her and says,"That isn't right"...As in, that wonderful voice coming out of that tiny, beautiful woman! Who would of thought by looking at her that such a powerful voice would come out of her mouth. Max really likes Julie Stewart and the Motor Kings. You have 2 new fans!!! Like I said....WOW!!!
And to TOM...Thank-you for the T-shirt for MAX. He slept in it and is wearing it again today...X's

Bill Brown

October 6, 2006

One of my co-workers, Dale Kemp, sent me the link for your band. Enjoyed it very much. I've been a bass player/drummer for the past 40 years, so I know good musicianship when I hear it. Love those blues - keep it up!

Albert

October 6, 2006

Hi, great site!

Rod Welles

September 14, 2006

Lon.....How was Fargo?? I sure missed playing that gig this year...You can only play there every other year...Next Year for sure...We'd love to see your DVD footage of it!!! Thankx to all..........

Brad OPagan

August 25, 2006

Nice site Rob. The first time I heard you play/sing was in someones backyard? with Chances R Good to know your still at it and doing well. I also played sax with you and Kirbits down his parents basement.
We ripped up a little tune called F&%$in
the Dog. I'm still loosin it!!!

Keep it up it's gettin better every year!

Brad

Jane Graham

August 10, 2006

Had the fun privilege of hearing you in Durango this past weekend. Great fun - especially during the song that had lyrics along the line of "don't want to see this again" and the two fellows emoting on the dance floor. My friend and I were in the little balcony area behind you, we laughed/smiled so hard/long that our heads hurt! I was very impressed, Julie, on how you attempted to maintain your composure. I'm sure you've experienced more of that!

Rob, I always seem to hear/feel the bass line before I listen to lead. We talked briefly between songs, we're the two from Albuquerque. No, she's not my daughter - we work together and have become good friends.

Had to "google" to find you - thought Rod said you were "Julie Stuart and the Boner Kings", at least I heard the Julie Stuart part...

We'll be at the Abq. Zoo on the 25th since another trip to Durango is not planned at the moment.

Take good care to all of you. Glad I found you - great website. Go BoSox!
Jane

Lon Mickelson

August 10, 2006

Julie,Tom,Rob,Roddy,& Gregg, Fargo is next weekend..wish you could be there. I have a slideshow w/music from last year that I put together. If you would like a copy email me with address, and I will be happy to get 1 out to you...
Till the last note...
Lon
Voice of the Wetland Volunteer

jim debord

August 9, 2006

Hi Tom

Julie Stewart

July 24, 2006

I would like to say a huge THANKS to all of our new friends and fans in Wyoming. What a great time we had in your beautiful state. We will definitely be back!
Julie Stewart

Anne Ostby

July 20, 2006

Hi Rob:

Just checking out the band's web site. I am in Santa Fe visiting my sister Lisa and My brother Scott, who both live here. Lisa and Scott are planning on seeing the band play at the Plaza Aug. 24th.

Take care!

Anne

Tom Briggs

July 18, 2006

I would like to add my appreciation of the Great people in Wyoming to Roddy's comments. You really made Julie Stewart & The Motor Kings feel welcome and at home! Such kindness should not go unmentioned! Thank you all very much!!!! We will be back!!!!

Tom Briggs/Drummer/JS&TMKS

Rod Welles

July 18, 2006

Thankx for all the great comments folks..We just gotback from doing a week mini tour in Wyoming..What a great place with some of the nicest people on the planet..Thankx to all!!!!

Manny Lucero

July 7, 2006

Julie
Nice to see the other night at the El Farol. Love your tunes and will be in White Rock to see you do another great job

Manny

Gary Johnson

July 6, 2006

When are you guys coming to Berlin Germany? Rob it sounds like you are having a great time now that your not dealing with the lab!!! Keep it up. I am currently in Berlin Germany managing a project for HP.

Gary Johnson

John and Vicki

July 2, 2006

We seen your band at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival and got too say wow really great want to see you again. Will purchase cd's keep rockin, I will turn you on to all our friends.

Suzanne & Donna

June 11, 2006

Hi Roddie,

The new cd sounds great. Almost makes us want to buy a fuel effeicent vehicle to stay on the road a little longer to make the music last longer. Keep up the good work. Who's better than you?

June 7, 2006

terry brewer

ltbrewer@comcast.net

cd? what cd? i don't have one. bring some to la fonda this saturday. see you there!

Marc Rosen

June 6, 2006

Congratulations on the CD and all the cool Motor Kings gear! You really deserve all the great things that are happening because you're excellent musicians and equally excellent people. Here's to more and more success.

Barb Adams

June 5, 2006

Way to go All - Hey Roddie - Looks like you and the group are doing well. Best to you All ! Keep up the Great work !! - Can't wait to get out that way and catch you in Action - Luv Barb & Bob

Rod Welles

May 31, 2006

Hi Dave Winchester and John Haas....David, The Strat was stock other than the neck change...Thankx for your kind words..Hope all is well in Wolfboro...you wild dog.....Johann, I miss playing with you and Carl and Jimi and Barry.. keep rockin...your Brother..

Brian Wheeler

May 25, 2006

Hey.. you guys have a killer CD! I've been playing it nonstop since it was delivered! It's definitely a classic.
Keep up the great work!

kristin heineman

May 24, 2006

i must say i love your music, and have a more than fabulous experience each time i see you all...looking forward to the next show!!!
~kisses kristin~

David Winchester

May 13, 2006

Hi Rod,
I was looking around for you on the web. I guess I didn't know that the guitar warehouse was merely a front and your real life lay elsewhere. You never mentioned your gigs in any detail. I'm glad to see you still at it and making some waves out west. I still have Craig's old strat from the manchester store. Do you recall what mods he made besides the neck? Best to you and thanks for all your kindnesses over the years. Sorry you aren't in Portsmouth to drop in on but I'm sure you're glad to be elsewhere. Yours still in NH,
Dave( the Baldwin guy -just set it on Wild Dog)

Marsha Lutje

May 10, 2006

I love your music and am looking forward to another summer of hearing you again.

GRW

April 28, 2006

Beautiful B3, beautiful B3
keep those blues
wailing all over me!
Where's that CD??

Johann Haas

April 13, 2006

There you are Mr. Welles! Love what I hear on the site and hope you guys can make it back this way sometime in the near future.

Olle Höög

April 9, 2006

Hi Rob and the rest

Just got the adress to your site. Looks great. If you by any chance are planning a tour to Sweden just let me know. If not I'll try to catch you somewhere else. Have fun.

Rob's Swedish fans via Olle

Lon Mickelson

March 11, 2006

It would be great if you could get to Minnesota for 1 of the 3 great festivals here.
http://stpaulbluesfest.com/ StPaul
http://www.bayfrontblues.com/ Duluth
http://www.elyblues.com/ Ely

Saw you in Fargo in 2005...Keep up the great music. "Blues on Grand" also awaits your visit.

Bill Rodriguez

March 5, 2006

Love your stage presence, Julie. Makes the performance rock.

Mitch Warrren

March 2, 2006

We saw you in Durango and really enjoyed your music. Danced more than I can remember in a long time. Do you ever get to AZ or CA. We have homes outside Phoenix and near Sacramento, so would love to know if you are ever in one of those places.

Mitch and Kathy Warren

Jason

March 2, 2006

sounds great guys- thanks for all the help over the years Rod

Keep'n the scene alive!!!

Beth Bryant

February 17, 2006

Julie- What a multi talented woman you are! We have to get you to Pueblo!

Beth Bryant, Tuxedo Ranch

Michael DeVanna

February 12, 2006

It's nice to hear that The Blues are still in good hands.

Taka Shikanai

January 24, 2006

To the members,
Rod showed me this website. I love the music! Wish I was in the area, there aren't bands like this where I live. Keep playing the music, and keep up the great work! I'm a Motorking fan in Japan. I'm going to come by often to see how you're all doing.
Taka

Tiger

January 4, 2006

I went to the cupboard, and the cupboard was bare. Tom told me you might be playing around Denver sometime. Any news on that?

Nicholas Myrhorod

January 3, 2006

Hi Tom;

Have a look at www.garethjones.com
and lsten to some of this kids stuff. Not too shaby for his age.

Happy and Prosperous New Year to you all.

Nick.

KV

December 26, 2005

Y'all are sounding GREAT! Keep it up and keep in touch!

Dan Brown

December 21, 2005

I attended your live recording in Durango December 16 and would like to be notified when the cd is released. Great show, Thanks, Dan

Cassie Stinnett Millican

December 20, 2005

Hey Jules!!! Love the music!

auge

December 16, 2005

hi guys,
greetings from austria/europe. great site and i am sure a great band with wonderful music. rod, i purchased your taurus! hello!
my band is at: www.r-m-p.at but its written in german.
good luck to ya all and nice holidays!
take care
auge

Lon Mickelson

December 9, 2005

Julie and crew, Would like to get a cd or some tracks to put on my ipod. Email me with some purchase info...Thanks to yall, Lon

Lon Mickelson

December 9, 2005

Julie and crew, Had a great time at the Fargo Blues Fest...Lets do it again !!!
Hope to see yall again soon. Going to see Tab tomarrow nite, He is in the area for a week or so... Hope you could make it to the VOW benefit...Soon, Lon

Tom Briggs, Drummer, Motor Kings

November 21, 2005

One of my horses bit me damnit!

Debbie Stinnett

November 2, 2005

Great bio, Jules

Big Al

October 31, 2005

Julie, Your Like fine wine......, Please let me know how to get a CD before the next Hurricane season. My GOD we ran out of the alphabet this year.

Lee and Cindy McAtee

October 31, 2005

All the Motor Kings are invited to stay with us when playing in Texas. Miss your music! Loved your visit, Kimber and Rob!!!

Tom&June Hurst

October 29, 2005

The web sight is perfict and the music is out of sight. Waiting on the cd We hope to see you in person the next time we come to Santa Fe

Tiger

October 27, 2005

Man, how did you guys fit everything in one vehicle to get to Durango? Does Rod have his doubleneck yet? So many mysteries surrounding the Motor Kings!

Dan Morrow

October 24, 2005

See you next time I'm in NM. Let me know when/where the CD release party is.