MOUNTAIN SMOKE: Guestbook

Samantha Russell

June 28, 2008

We heard ya'll for the first time last night at the Blue Door! WOW! What an amazing Group!......What a priviledge it was to hear such a Gifted Fidler. I grew up with Lynard, Marszhall Tucker and CDB.....All of a sudden I feel like I could become a 'Groupie' all over again! Thanks for a Terrific Evening. We will be buying some music and following ya'll!....Again I say!......WOW!

Rick Holdridge

June 20, 2008

I hadn't heard anything about Mountain Smoke in years until a co-worker from OKC (I live in Ft. Worth now) mentioned you. I went to junior high and high school with Vince, and saw you several times during my college years. It's good to know you're still around and going strong. Do you ever get to the DFW area?

David Hemphill

June 20, 2008

Hey Guys, I can't speek for Jim Hurst , but I,m still kicking. What a fun time was that.

Robert Hopwood

June 18, 2008

Rich is the best drummer I've ever heard, he's a great guy also.

sammy

April 29, 2008

they play for my brother

Becky Simpkins

April 20, 2008

Mountain Smoke played for my graduation from St. Anthony's Nursing school in 1976--top of the Skirvin Hotel--from what I remember, it was all great..lots of dancing, BBQ, beers--and a special table for the nuns! Love your music and look forward to hearing many more concerts!

Mountain Smoke

March 16, 2008

Well Coleman,oops-Tex, We're looking for pictures as you read this.

Tex Knowbawdy Jr.

March 14, 2008

What! no pictures of that fabulous Sound Man Coleman Stephens!!

What a great Web Site! Hope to catch you next time you play Austin.

JEANNE DELISLE/JACKIES SISTER

February 29, 2008

CAN'T WAIT TO HEAR YA TONIGHT AT THE
JAZZ LAB. GOOD LUCK!!! 2/29/08

Gene & Kim

January 30, 2008

we just want to tell you guys that we Love you and we will be praying for you all.take care and God bless you all Love Gene & Kim

Mike Curtis

January 17, 2008

Wished I was older and could have played with Hal in the "good ole days" Playing sunday at a Indian Church was a highlight of mine. Keep on bringing it Hal..Mike

steve Trippe

December 26, 2007

Hey Guys,

Long Time no contact. In Crested Butte for a couple of months and my brother-in-law gave me your new cd for xmas. Getting ready to fire it up and see how yay sound.

All the best and happy new year.

Steve Trippe

Mavis Guin Vercher

November 11, 2007

My two sisters, Pat and Cathy, and I, all became fans of Jimmy Gyles after enjoying his beautiful music two years ago in Eureka Springs. I have just returned from another trip to the Pine Mountain Jamboree and asked enough questions while there to aid us in finding him. Jimmy, you will be hearing more from the Guin girls.

PPat Guin

November 11, 2007

HI, I am Cathy Martins sister and also love Jimmy Gyles and have wondered where he was playing. Will plan to see a show ASAP, Pat Guin

Cathy Martin

November 11, 2007

Hi! I am a big fan of Jimmy Gyles, after seeing him twice in Eureka Springs. Please tell him he is missed there, but I hope to see Mountain Smoke playing somewhere near the Mena, Arkansas area!

Dan Roe

October 30, 2007

Multi-talented folks!! Enjoyed.
Dan

Joel Kientz

October 8, 2007

It was great playing with you all Saturday evening at the OIBF (Oct. 6th, '07). Now that I know who you are I'll keep an eye out for you at festivals. You guys are great!

Billie J Sisk

October 1, 2007

My husband and I have been fans of Jimmy Gyles for many years--since he was a teenager. We last saw him about five years ago and we were pleased to be able to give him some pictures taken when we were all younger. He is a fabulous musician and a fabulous person. Hopefully, your band will perform in the east Texas area before too long. We would love to see you in live performance.

Donna Megrichian

September 30, 2007

I loved the "Bluegrass Hop" CD and the "Sing & Dance" Again CD.

Each and every one of the band members is very talented and brings their own personality into the CD's. Thanks! This was a very enjoyable listening!

Donna

Jennifer Smith

September 29, 2007

Looking forward to seeing you in Guthrie!

Mary Haynes

September 23, 2007

Looking forward to seeing you guys at Guthrie and getting your new CD! This is the moment we have been waiting for, seeing Mountain Smoke on stage at OIBF! Would not miss it!!!!

RICK WELLS

September 17, 2007

Fabulous band - I love it.
Do you play "Oklahoma Hills"

Darla Boydstun

September 17, 2007

I enjoyed seeing everyone again at Winfield. Shows were good, weather was....ok, people were great. Wow two Winfields in a row for me !

damurphs

September 10, 2007

Another Great Show at the Jazz lab...Love the new CD. You guys need to slow down every other song or Hal's arm is going to fall off !

Richard Baker

September 10, 2007

Enjoyed the Sunday night concert
and the new CD. Looking forward
to the Blue Door.

Richard

Jaynie

September 5, 2007

Love your music and the site. Will be sure to check out MySpace....

Richard Standridge

September 3, 2007

Been a longtime fan. I have known Kenny Davis since 1974 when we played together in my mom and dad's country band. I look forward to seeing you all at Guthrie.

Mary Haynes

August 20, 2007

Looking forward to seeing you in Guthrie. We are excited that you are finally on the program!!!! Awsome, can't wait for October.

bill winans

August 8, 2007

great show in norman last sun. bought cd. it's excellent

Bill Powers

August 5, 2007

Hi Hal. We really enjoyed the music tonight at Summer Breeze in Norman. I'm the one who asked you who wrote, July You're a Woman. It was John Stewart.

Pamela Langley Gray

August 2, 2007

Aloha Billy,

I knew you years ago when I was married to Tommy Langley. I just heard a voice from the past today via telephone, Big George Yarbrough, that was close with Dale and Tommy. He reminded me of you all coming over to jam at Dale's house and I just looked you up! I am in Honolulu...since 1987 actually. Hope all is well with you! BTW, my son Zach (13) is a musician (classic rock, jazz, pop) and boy is this an expensive habit!

Aloha,
Pam

David Richard

July 16, 2007

Your performance at the Jazz Lab this past Sunday was another evening of fun. I look forward to the upcoming albums.

Dana Hazzard

June 27, 2007

My brother and myself were raised with the Gyles family and have been life long fans of Jimmy Gyles as he is the 8th wonder of the world but have also been fans of Mtn. Smoke and wore out 2 copys of Lettin it slip away on vinyl. Was so happy to hear last year at winfield that ya'll was back together. God Bless ya'll...Hazzardweb.com

John Arnold

May 31, 2007

Hey Hal,

Really enjoyed looking through the site and myspace pages. Great memories seeing all those pictures from the early days to present. See ya soon

John Arnold

Joe Ownbey

May 20, 2007

Checked out your website links - including the myspace stuff with music clips. How cool! Gayla and I enjoyed seeing and hearing you in Dallas recently. Keep on keepin' on!!! Your music just keeps on gettin' better.

Joe

Mark Tippit

April 27, 2007

I went to the Art's Festival last night in OKC (my first time) and you guy's were performing. We stopped and listened for awhile, I must say I was blown away at the awesome folksy bluegrass sound you guys have. My wife and I attend church with a couple of the members of Cedar Ridge. Anyway, bought your Blue Ridge/Lettin it slip away CD. You guy's are GREAT!!!

Dennis (Denny) Morton

April 21, 2007

Wow! What a blast from the past to see that the band is still together. I spoke to Tom several month's ago, but it would be great to see several of the old group again. would Winfield or Guthrie be the best place to catch up with most of the old crew?

Angela

April 17, 2007

Love your music! Have been telling people about you since the 80's.

What ever happened to Randy Sanders?

Pam

April 4, 2007

I fell in love with bluegrass music in 1975 listening to you at Butterfields. I was there every week. I live in Florida now and my husband and I are die hard bluegrass fans. We were at the Live Oak Festival a couple of weeks ago and I spoke with Bobby Clark. I will be in OKC May 19 and plan to come hear you at the Blue Door. I can hardly wait!!!

Becky Miller

April 3, 2007

I was a big fan of Mountain Smoke when I lived in Norman, Okla. back in the 70's and 80's. Country Mile band was a group of friends I hung out with. Larry Gilliam, Bob French, Greg Hinkle, Bobby Clark, Huey Jones. I'm coming to Poor David's Pub this weekend to hear you. So glad I got the email.

Peggy

March 27, 2007

Is this the same Mountain Smoke that used to play at Mardee's in Okla City maybe late 70's or early 80's?

Kay Asher

February 18, 2007

have been looking for the band that opened for Kansas in Dodge City,Ks sometime in the early to mid 70's!Think you are the guys,cant check email often but am looking forward to seeing if you are them,loved the music!!! my album was stolen years ago,would like to replace it if possible, the only song i remember off of it was coming into los angeles.

Sharon Seaton

February 16, 2007

Jackie, it was so nice having lunch with you today! Best wishes for the concert next week.

Sharon

DAVID E. PARR

February 13, 2007

You guys are the BEST!!! Hope to hear you play down in San Antonio, Texas soon!

gestibar

February 13, 2007

nice :)
;))

Carlota Borromeo

February 12, 2007

Had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Jackie M at the Ritz-Carlton Lake Las Vegas. Wonderful lady I must say! I played the music clip from your website and a couple of friends commented how good you sound. I concur!!! More power to you all.

Carlota

Mikel P. Lund

February 3, 2007

I was trying to find your music on the net or a cd to put on my ipod. I couldn't find at itunes, samgoody, etc. Found your web page, like going back in time. I saw "Mountain Smoke" in Gunnison, or Almont, Co. While on a ski trip to Crested Butte,(in 1977?)
I remember being so impressed with the fiddle and mandolin, that I bought the album, "Lettin it slip away". Still have it today. I would like to buy your double cd. I would hope it would have these selections on it, or a "Lettin it Slip Away".
Thank You
A N.E. Montana fan

Linda McCormick

January 30, 2007

I can't find the double cd for sale. Am I looking in the wrong place? Thanks

AL "SARGE" RUBLE

January 29, 2007

great website guys hope to see you soon.

Ron Stahl

January 25, 2007

What a pleasure to know that one of the best Oklahoma bands just keeps getting better.

Serjpenek

January 23, 2007

Very interesting website. :)
Good luck and keep up good work. Serj.

dennis robinson

January 16, 2007

Just a shout out, especially to jimmy g. and don f.----was thinking of you guys and googled your names. I was amazed to see you all back together and still kickin, it. I,m still playing music all the time (live and studio). Hope to catch one of your shows, soon when Im not booked. Jimmy I miss jammin' in the old garage apt. in OKC (I think I could keep up a liitle better now). Don, was thinkin' of you, me and Phil Huston playing our crazy stuff out on your farm. Drop me a line sometime------we'll catch up! Maybe I'll see you at Walnut Valley this year. Keep on truckin'!! dennis r

Debbe

January 15, 2007

Glad to hear you're still around. Just want to say HEY to an old, old friend, Kenny Davis. We actually went to grade school together! The last time I saw Kenny was with the band sometime around 1976/77....something??
My name was Debbe (Tindell) Johnson, Henderson, now Blampye.
Hope all is well with you and yours.

Jennifer Puett

January 14, 2007

What a blessing to find tis site and to learn you have been able to sustain and maintain your unique style over all these years. Thru a no-longer existant bond with Russ, I was introduced to a very young, and extremely talented group of musicians. I am so happy to learn that you are still making music together. The new photos make me smile, until I look into my own mirror. But when I lister to your music, all the memories come rushing back, I am so excited to hear that you have combined your first 2 albums and a new one. I look forward to getting both of them. I still have my hard copy of the album showing you on the porch. I knkew I should have gotten your autographs then! Will look forward to coming to see you perform. When will you have another reunion show? Do you ever get Russ Christopher to join you?

January 9, 2007

My wife got me a turntable for Christmas, so I broke out this 'ol Lettin' it Slip Away LP that I acquired in '74 in Crested Butte from a friend, Robb Watkins. His current bro' in law was an Okie and former resident of CB- Steve Trippe- and he turned us on to this FINE music. Actually caught your act in a bar out there- sure can't remember the bar name...Is it OK if I burn a copy and send to Steve and Robb? You all sounded great, glad to see you're still kickin, and it brought back a flood of memories that I thought had long vaninshed in the "haze". Cheers, and looks like I'll have to see what you all sound like some 30 odd years later.

Tom Kemper

December 12, 2006

Had a chance to talk to Billy recently. Lawdy, we did have some fun on those ski trips. Mountain Smoke kicked Vail's butt

Mountain Smoke

December 5, 2006

The band would like to thank everyone for their support over the last several months!

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas, then come see us in Downtown OKC for "Opening Night" on New Year's Eve.

Gary Greenwood

October 25, 2006

Thanks for the great time at the Jazz Lab, you were all GREAT! Just keep on pick'n!

Randy Felton

October 14, 2006

I really enjoyed the CD release party at the jazz lab. Now I am hooked on the new CD. Great songs and a dynamite performance. Thanks for the smiles.

J.D. Fowler

October 11, 2006

glad you guys got the group going again... where is Randy and Andy??

Matt Mashore

October 5, 2006

I just got the CD in the mail the other day and listened to it and wow! You all sound great! The bass and accordian especially.

Joe Duncan

October 5, 2006

Have enjoyed mountain for 20 plus years. Keep it up!

Ron Bowles

October 3, 2006

The website is a trip into the past for me.

damurphs

October 1, 2006

The CD release party was a knock-out show....standing room only...way to go. Tom...nice hat!

Janet Johnston

September 29, 2006

Love your music.

charlie & bk willey

September 9, 2006

We're still lovin' you guys after all these years. Hal, thanks for the dedication of Old Love last night at Whitfield's on our wedding anniversary (33). Roger, Sing and Dance makes me want to and yes, we all do get another chance.

May God bless you guys always.

Mountain Smoke

August 26, 2006

The Band would like to thank everyone for all the nice words over the past few months! The CD will be ready for our Winfield shows.

Also, thanks to all for making our "Reunion" shows a success at the Blue Door & UCO's Jazz Lab!

Webmaster

August 23, 2006

Yes, Randy - You are famous, and didn't know it!

Rex Flottman

August 22, 2006

Hi Gang! We just wanted to let everyone down your way know how much fun the Walnut River String Band had with you guys at the UCO Jazz Lab. Can we work a trade? Ned and his jokes for Jimmy and whatever he wants to play???

We can't wait to get you to Winfield!

Randy Sanders

August 22, 2006

someone asked me if I ever played in your band.So I did a search. Now I know why they asked.

Tom Foster

August 20, 2006

I really dig your music. Hope to see you all at Lucille's again soon.

Jon Roberts

August 19, 2006

My first memory of you guys was an appearance at the South 40 in Norman, OK back in about 1976. I was hooked instantly! Awesome music then, and it was great to get the CD so I could listen to all those songs again! I still think Regina Harcourt was a hottie! :-) Now Tom...don't work too hard at your day job. It's not good for you. ;-)

Shanda McDonald

August 17, 2006

You guys are fantastic!!!!

Michael Yeager

August 14, 2006

We're coming to hear you at the UCO Jazz Club and bringing others!

Susan Heard

August 13, 2006

Enjoyed the reunion...reminded me of what my life has been missing...great bluegrass!

Michael Q. Larson

August 7, 2006

Great site! Easy to navigate and boasting a lot of good pictures. I'm looking forward to hearing your upcoming CD!

Curtis Berry

August 6, 2006

Glad to see you are pickin and grinning. Keep it up

JEFF JAMES

July 25, 2006

LOVE YOUR MUSIC

Ed Bradford

July 1, 2006

HELLO from 1974 Stillwater.
Read email.

Kim Tucker

June 28, 2006

Great site guy's!!!!! I'm trying to get my schedule arranged to allow me to get to winfield to see you. Hey... let's pick!

curtis andrew beckwith

June 27, 2006

hello again, ~*a little red faced"~
i am looking at the lp, and see i made a mistake, released in 1975, not 73, sorry!
i attended a play party at the home of scott and margie aycock last eve, i asked scott (who is co-producer of "folk salad" a weekly program on the local npr station) if he had heard of mountain smoke, and was surprised to find he had not.

curtis andrew beckwith

June 17, 2006

howdy! i just picked up the 1973 lp out of the inventory of first edition bookstore which has closed, here in tulsa. looks like someone may be interested in it, but beware i am going to ask a pretty penny conisdering it is so rare! offers are welcome but don't be upset if i turn you down. glad to see you all are still keeping on with your music!

Harold Dugger

June 4, 2006

Look forward to hearing you play. Always enjoy getting to pick with a few of Oklahoma's best! Remember, old pickers don't fade away, they just get swankier!
Harold

Diane Buratti

May 26, 2006

Great to see ya'll back into the music that we had so much fun listening. Hope to see you all soon.

Neil Hopkins

May 24, 2006

It's nice to see the good ole boys, & gal, back in the saddle.

John Awsumb

May 23, 2006

Congratulations Smoke!
All the best from your fans in Florida!

Jack Thomas

May 23, 2006

ONE OF THE ORIGINAL "SMOKE" GROUPIES!!! REMEMBER VEGAS....."Ernie, ERNIE"!!!!!
H, YOU HAVE "LET IT SLIP AWAY" FAR TOO LONG. HAVE FUN.

Don Funnell

May 23, 2006

Good job! Keep on pickin!

David Luke

May 22, 2006

The site looks great. Looking forward to reading stories of you all from before I was born!

Steve Annis

May 22, 2006

I'm very impressed with your new website, nice layout. My oldest memory of the band was Hugo Ok. 1974 when George was singing "Ruby" at 2am on the Hugo BG openstage/mike. It was great! Wish I was back there to enjoy all of you more often. But, maybe I'll leave paradise and stop pickin my "Okielele"...ha!

Steve Annis Maui-Hawaii

Doris Tresemer

May 22, 2006

Lookin' and soundin' good!!!

Barb Munneke

May 22, 2006

I just looked over the pictures of the evolution of the band and I am quite impressed by all the hair, sideburns and maturation!!! Listening to the MP3 audio samples was a lot of fun. You have an uplifting sound and we all need that today!! Great website!

Steven Cox

May 22, 2006

Great old photo's
I'm lookin' forward to future gigs.

Lana Carnahan

May 22, 2006

Great website! It's great to look at the pics plus getting to hear all of you again -- great memories! Here's to lots more in the making!

DD Perry

May 22, 2006

The web site looks great! Thanks for keeping Mountain Smoke alive.

Max Boydstun

May 22, 2006

Good memories - at least the ones I remember!

Jim Ratliff

May 22, 2006

Hal, what? no KISS concert photos?
Great site anyway! Looking forward to attending a concert. Jim

Shawn Brentham

May 21, 2006

Hal,

I can't tell you how cool it is that you are back with the band...I Hope you guys will be at OIBF this year. I look forward to picking with you! Hello to Roger and Jackie as well! The websight looks great...and I love the picks.

Keep on pickin'

Shawn from Dallas

Haze Clifford

May 21, 2006

Dad,

I'm so proud of you and excited about you rejoining Mountain Smoke. It is such a wonderful memory in my life and I am so glad that Haden and Jack will get to enjoy it now as well. I love you and can't wait to see you play live again. Do you want me to get up on stage and spit at the crowd again? Just kidding!!! I would love to sing with you guys sometime maybe.

Haze

Al Ruble

May 21, 2006

great web site will see you jun 25 if not before thank ahr