Please email your message to me at eddie@eddiewohlford.com and I will be glad to put up your comments - although I will keep your address private. I am disabling the message board for a time. The spammer won, for now, but these are great comments for me that are still here. Thank you all.

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Hi Eddie,


I've had a wonderful weekend browsing your terrific website and reminiscing the many, many hours I spent at the Kove listening to Harmony. My old friend, Mike Burdick, shared the website with me Friday and I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed it. Your music is still incredible beautiful-your original songs continue to touch my heart. I've lived in southern California for over twenty years, but I've never forgotten the happiness I found so many years ago as part of your audience. You also introduced me to several of my favorite bands and singers by covering their music.

Thanks for sharing yourself and your music! Warmly, Julie White Hirschberg

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Hello Eddie
I spent some time this morning on your website and find it fascinating how it was put together.
I don't know if you remember, but I sure do, that I was there many times at Keglers Kove. I get excited when I listen to Harmony, Jabbo Stokes and others. Seems like I can recall band members more individually. You, Jabbo, John S., Mike T., and so many more!
Once again, I want to thank you for your time and effort. I will be enjoying this music (again) for a long time. One day at a time. Much love to you and your loved ones. Be blessed.
Suzanne Nichols Joubert
I don't know how I forgot (age) to mention Tommy Shaw. I remember him sitting on the stage at Kegler's, just him and his guitar, singing "Crystal Ball." I also vividly remember him at the old Copa Club. That was at least 34 yrs. ago because I was pregnant with Daniel. It's fun to stroll down memory lane and share it with someone else who was there!  Blessings- Suzanne

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Eddie, My old friend, I don't know if you will remember me, but you used to play for my mother at Keglers

Kove, during your solo years in the early 80's.Her name was Nina Edmundson and my stepfather was John also known as pop.

I have been trying to find a way to get in touch with you for a long time and I just happened to be looking on line for the Kove and I found your web site, very nice, I enjoyed hearing you sing again, it brought back a lot of good memories.

I guess I should tell you who I am, my name is Richard Johnson, although you might know me better as pat. I used to help you set up and sometimes would sing a song or two with you when you weren't too busy. I also helped mom keep the lounge clean. If this helps you remember me.

I am writing to you because I thought you should know that mom died in Feb. '08.1 also wanted to thank you for the joy you always brought to her, she loved you. Even all the years after you stopped playing for her, she would still talk about Eddie playing at the-Kove and be smiling, you always brought a smile to her face.

I want to thank you for everything you have done for us, even if you don't know you did them.

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surely your kidding, i have downloaded every piece from your site, i listen to yall's music everyday, it's like being home again. Everybody i play it for wants a copy. wally smith

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eddie,
you probably dont remember me.my wife and i were in a Sunday school class at evangle temple with you and wife.
i knew of you long before the class.
i just thought i would send you a note thanking you and all the guys on you pages of bands for being the "greatest"inspirations to us ,(me)younger guys for the music.
you guys were the stars in my eyes.you were the guys we could see,and what a group of fine musicians you guys were!
all of you inspired me to play,not for the "perks"although most of them were rather nice at the time,but for the love of the music.
the music is what i always go back to.i saw you once at the old holiday inn downtown doing a solo thing and you were playing "lady madona"on piano,i was blown away by the talent you had!
you,donnie,lewis,kelvin.bill hinds,jimbo,keith brewer,jr.stewart,randy woodard, and you know the rest always ,always,ALWAYS have a deep warm spot in my heart,mind and soul for the contributions you guys made.
bands like the judges,sawdust,harmony,sailor,jabo stokes,gate band,jim bush trio,hot rocket,ctw&r,rockin gibralters,bobby moore.....damn what a list!,
all of you will NEVER know or understand the effects you had on me.
god gave me music at a very early age,but with no lessons,that would eventually save my life in the long haul.
the no lessons part keep me struggling and trying until i reached the point i was playing and on the road with some great musicians all over the southeast and parts of ohio and midwest through texas and all over the south.
i will never be able to pay you guys back except to say thank you.
so many have gone on to be with the lord and i will forever cherish the memories of them and their live work.
the people in my group of friends and musicians will never understand the comradery of the things that were most important ...."being in a band"not just the throw together stuff,....but "being in a band"!
that's what i saw in all of y'all in the younger days...late 60's -early 70's.
that was the best time for music!
paul bailey jr was a close friend of mine and he always told me more of the "inside"stuff about those days.ez-up was a close friend as well.
again....i just wanted to say thank you for the live stuff in montgomery all you guys did.
you will always be the stars next to all the greats.
y'all were the influences to buy instruments and practice,practice,practice...then PRACTICE MORE!
rusty garner


glad i ran up on your site!.
happy new year!
i didn't make plans to be 50 yrs old....just flyin by the seat of my pants now....did you ever think we would see 2008?
in 1968-1973.....2008 didn't seem possible,actually the thought never crossed my mind.

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Eddie,
Ran across your name today and read some of your stuff on the old days back in Montgomery. It sure was great to see old names and faces. I left Montgomery and came to Louisiana in 71 so all the information I ever got on old friends was on my short trips back home . Glad to see you are doing well and wanted to let you know that your site is well -appreciated.
If ever in Houma La. check me and the wife out and we'll go fishing or eat some good cajun cooking.
David Massey
313 Wildwood Dr.
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Eddie, my name is wally smith, i don't think you will remember me but i used to come over on breaks when i was running the embers for anglo, when he was having his troubles, i have followed tommy's and beth's careers, ever since, i was on her website when i saw the link to harmony, i want to thank you for putting the best music i can remember availible, completely unbelivable, what memories this music brings back, i moved from mont. soon after beth left the band, but i would come home for the holidays, and would catch you at the 5th quarter, i am so glad to hear about your changes in your life, what a wonderful change, i live in b'ham now, if your playing in mont. if you have time e-mail me and i'll bring some folks down, as i have shared your music with several friends and they all have just loved it, again thanks for this website.
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I happened upon your website yesterday and spend hours reminiscing as I am certain many people have. I still love the music and regularly follow and support local music, and up and coming acts. I am going to hear Paul Thorn October 11 in Starkville, MS. While ordering tickets from his website, I recognized Bill Hinds, not only by his name, but by the left handed playing. Bill was a friend of my older brother, Jack Davis. But I remember Bill, as well as many of the other talanted musicians in Montgomery from the mid 70's when I was drinking on a fake ID.

Thank you in advance.

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I looked up Donnie on the web, & am so sorry to know he’s gone.  Back around ’77 – 79, me my buddies were aspiring rockers, going to Lee High.  Donnie was always more than good to us.  He even brought me in on Saturdays & showed me how to work on guitars.  He and Louis, with a bit of help from Easup, got me & Joe Jacobs in to hear Hot Rocket @ a club.  We were 17.  What is it about that time in a guy’s life?  Brad Capshaw

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Hey Eddie,  JimBo Whitaker here. When I  first got out of the Navy, I came back to Montgomery 1973. You, Tommy, Beavers, and Jimbo were really sounding great (I also heard Beth Neilson Chapman with you as well. That too was GREAT !!!! I remember you and couple more guys singing “Yesterday” at my church on the Atlanta Highway way back when (Harmonies were fabulous).

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Hi Eddie, I’d like to have you add my email address to your list. I hope to see you play again sometime.

 You probably don’t remember me. I played at the Unitarian Coffee House years ago when Beth was a girl. Chip Nix and I played together then a lot and have remained good friends all these years. I used to go with Chip to see you play at Kegler’s Cove and at the Holiday Inn. My son Thomas dated your daughter at one time, although I never had the pleasure of meeting her. His mother and I divorced when he was one and I have lived in Munich, Beverly Hills and now Colorado all his life, although we have been able to see each other often, and he lived out here a couple of years after college (he’s back in Montgomery now, married and trying to make a living).

 My 15-year-old son Justin is becoming a very good rock guitarist and may want to pursue a music career. I enjoy playing with my kids (my daughter Adrienne, 17, also plays and sings). I agree with you that music is best enjoyed when it’s not about the money. I’ve never really played professionally, and some of my best music was done in Munich when I had a great job with an American company and just sat in with a couple of groups that I liked.

 I wish you well. The journey’s the thing, and we’ve both had interesting ones so far.

Regards, Russell Eubanks

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I'm Mark Pritchett; I remember enjoying your music back in the 70's at Kegler's Cove. I enjoyed reading your story about Jimbo Jones. He and I plus a lot of young guys at the time, worked together in the State Admin Building. Steve Vanrib was a good friend of mine and a talented musician himself. I was saddened by his death not too long ago. How is your sister Belinda? We were in some classes together at Lee. She was one of the prettiest girls, and nicest. Take care my friend, I enjoy your website and your music. Mark Pritchett                  Nice to hear from you, Mark. I appreciate your time listening and enjoying my web site. Belinda is great - she's the best. She's singing on some songs on the page Harmony at the New Kove.

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Very cool to find your site. Kegler's Kove and Harvest were at the top of the list of the best things to do in Montgomery in the 70's while I was stationed at Gunter. I loved listening to you and Beth and the gang and still have a cassette somewhere with a copy of  'I Had To Laugh' that WHHY broadcast one evening... Wish I'd thought to keep the rest of that broadcast.

I went on to have a lot of fun playing country/rock up here in New England for many years with a group called The Back Room Band and am now retired from being a weekend warrior and am in the process of building a small studio to noodle in....

Thanks for a lot of great times! Donald Bartenstein  Thanks, Donald. Alot of that live concert from Y102/WHHY is downloadable on the Harmony 1976 page. Feel free and thanks for listening. EW

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Eddie:

Randy McRae here. I have played around Montgomery for a long time, most
notably with The Cloverdale Band at Kat and Harri's and Buds in the
90s. I love your website and the stories behind your music and bands. I
saw you and the various lineups many, many times over the years.

First comment. I was a senior at Troy State in the fall of 1976. I
vividly remember, even to the particular location, being in my car one
crisp afternoon listening to Y-102, when "Across The Bay" came on. I
didn't know who it was, but I was bowled over (no pun intended!) by the
song. You know how it is, sometimes they hit you just right. Lanny West
came on after it was over and said it was you and I was stunned. I
really thought it was somebody like Al Stewart, who had a song "On The
Border" out at the time. I was a BIG Hotel fan, and it struck me as a
Hotel sounding tune as well. The song has stuck in my head for 30
years, and hearing it on your website, I am back in that car in 1976.
This song not making it big is another in a long line of examples of
why the "business" of music stinks.

Second comment. I have known Donnie Sheehan a long time. One of the
finest guys ever. I pray for him and I know you do too. He is the best
guitar tech ever, but more importantly a fine person and someone I am
proud to know. I hate cancer.

Question. I saw and heard Harmony in December 1976 twice. Once opening
(with Hotel) at AUM for The Atlanta Rhythm Section and then at the
Kove. Kelvin Holley, not Bill Hinds, was playing guitar and the drummer
was not Tommy Beavers, but a guy with curly hair and wire framed
glasses. He was really good, but I never saw him again, and you always
reference Tommy as the drummer for Harvest/Harmony. Who was that masked
man?

By the way, I saw Kelvin in the Shoals area a couple of years ago,
playing with David Hood (I work with his wife) Scott Boyer, Spooner
Oldman, and some others. I knew him back when he played with Mark
Brumby and Tommy Widener. He was still kicking!!

Best to you, and please answer my question. Randy       

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Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed listening to your music last Friday night. It was so good to see you and your Mom and Marie again. Sitting there next to your Mom I remembered something I said to her sooo many years ago when we worked together…that it was just a shame that she had never been able to hear you sing. She has missed such a treat! In talking to Gary Donegan recently your name came up and he mentioned that you have some CD's out. Just wondered how I can order some??

We'll be sure and look you up next time we're in Montgomery, and thanks for a most pleasant evening! Barbara Boles
 

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Hi Eddie,
I was talking with a friend of mine who lives and grew up in San Fran and she out of the blue mentioned Jabbo Stokes. That brought back so many memories, so I Googled and ended up on your website. Did JS play in SF for a few years?
I'm from Montgomery and have lived in Atlanta since 82. I saw you and Tommy as Harvest and then w/Beth as Harmony many times (fake id!) I went to Goodwin and Lee with Sherri and was shocked when she passed away.

I guess why I'm writing you is to let you know that your music really meant something to a lot of people. And it's
strange how it resurfaces in the most unlikely places. About 5 years ago I was in Destin and met Mike Turner and we talked about you, Jimbo, Jabbo, etc.... I remember in 76ish telling my friends, Eddie Wohlford does Stairway to Heaven better than Led Zeppelin.

I travel a lot now and still have a keen interest in music. In fact I'm going to the Tom Petty/Stevie Nicks/John Mayer concert Wednesday in Phoenix (scheduled a business trip around it) I'd love to know when you're playing so next time I'm seeing family in Montgomery I can come say hello.

I hope this finds you and your family happy, healthy and enjoying life. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent
for so many years! Maria

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Eddie, I doubt the name rings a bell but our paths crossed quite a few times over the years, initially there in the crowd at the Kove 2 or 3 nights a week. I was working for WKLH-FM 92 at the time (before the Lowders bought the station and changed the format to country). I was actually the second person to play a Harmony tune on the radio in Montgomery. I was working the overnight shift at the station the day you guys dropped off the reel to reel tape of the "Wishbone Sessions". Then I went to work at Y102 for awhile before going to work down at Wally's Records on Madison Ave across from Patterson Field and then went on to Musicland in the mall after Wally's closed. I remember you'd get a lot of your sheet music from me at the time.

Thanks for the website.  I just wanted to say thanks for the music. Music was a passion of mine from the time I was 12 or so. I worked around it as long as I could at radio stations and record stores and it has remained an interest and hobby of mine to this day. I didn't have a lick of talent but I would like to think I developed a pretty good ear over the years and certainly acquired a good bit of knowledge about the music business. I always considered you guys to be among the best I'd ever come across and thought it a shame that the band never achieved the success it deserved. I figured if Hotel could get a major label deal, you guys deserved one also, right? And now that I have the opportunity to listen to some of this stuff for the first time in 30 years, I gotta tell you, it holds up really well. And, Ed, "Next Time" and "Cross the Bay" are as strong as most anything else that was out there at the time. And as much success as Beth and Tommy have achieved over the years (all of it richly deserved), neither of them have written anything any stronger than those two cuts. John Sebastian said "the magic's in the music and the music's in me" and I'm sure you are aware that, for awhile, you had "magic" in that group of musicians. That people are taking the time 30 years later to share memories on message boards, etc. about the impact your music had on them is a testament to what you guys accomplished. And money and women notwithstanding, THAT"S why most musicians (at least those who write their own songs) do what they do--to be able to reach people. Congratulations. Job well done. (On a personal note, "Next Time" was always my favorite Harmony tune and over the years has become even more important. As someone twice divorced, the lyric became something of a mantra to me: "Next time, maybe I'll know better, find myself a country girl", etc. Well, I took your advice and found me one of those girls and am 6 years into my third and final marriage and it is all that the others were not, which is to say, very good. That she is a country, CHRISTIAN girl, is the key).

Which brings me to the other reason I wanted to drop you a line. As a Christian myself these days(and one with very little use for organized religion), I have been very interested in reading your views on that topic. I believe one of our primary duties while we are here is to continue to "grow in grace and knowledge" and I am truly amazed at how few who profess to be Christians make any attempt to do either. Try and get into a deep conversation with most Christians and you'll quickly find out how shallow their theology is--they can't tell you why they believe what they believe and "what" they believe is pretty much whatever the preacher told them to believe. Oh, don't let me get started on all that. Specifically, I was curious about your comments about us being fallen angels as well as your views on Hell. I wasn't able to grasp exactly what you were trying to convey and was hoping you could elaborate. I may or may not agree with you and it really doesn't matter. I enjoy discussing and debating these things and as long as we can agree on the premise that the only way that we can be reconciled with God is through Christ Jesus, then all the rest is just details. Look forward to hearing from you when you have the time to respond.

I apologize for the length of this thing. But I did want to relay something about Beth. I've been living in north Alabama now for 13 years and have had the opportunity to see her perform quite a few times over the years, particularly at the Bluebird in Nashville. Saw her once when JD Souther and Rodney Crowell were singing with her (and they harmonized ALMOST as good as she and Jimbo and you) and another time about 10 years ago when she was in the round with some skinny, long haired Australian kid who was trying to land a record deal; his name was Keith Urban. I spoke with Beth briefly at this show and had asked about a song I'd heard her do a handful of times at the Kove and I'd always considered it to be one of her strongest songs. It was called "Friend of Mine". She had absolutely no recollection of that song. I don't mean she didn't remember how it went, I mean she had no recollection of ever having written a tune by that name. A friend of mine (no pun intended) who didn't do nearly as many drugs as I did in the '70's and thus has a much better memory, was also a big fan of hers and remembered the lyrics to the chorus to the song and e-mailed them to her at her website. She wrote him back that she went back and looked through old notebooks and tapes and stuff and couldn't find anything with that title. I saw where you also seemed to feel it was one of her best performances (and you heard em all) and just thought it strange that she couldn't remember that song. She suggested to my friend that maybe it was one of those "therapeutic" songs that she wrote about a breakup or heartbreak of some sort and then forgot about. Oh well, I'm out of here. Thanks for taking the time to read all this and hope to hear from you soon.  Dave Brooks   

Dave, thank you for the contact. I'll ask Beth about the song and post her reply. I have emailed my phone # so we can talk about the religion and spiritual stuff. It is too much to write about, so maybe we can talk about it. Thanks for your help back then and interest now, Eddie

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Eddie,
I'm currently an air personality (fancy name for DJ) on Alice 96.1 FM. Today I intro'd the Eagles' Desperado with memories of hearing you and your band sing it at Kegler's Kove.  At that time, I was performing with incredibly talented individuals, singers and musicians from NYC, at The Lamplighter Dinner Theatre in a production of Godspell.  When they asked me to take them out in "my" town, I was thrilled to introduce them to Harvest, secure in the knowledge that they'd be blown away by our home grown talent.  Indeed they were!  You guys were great!  Cudos to you for preserving that music and those memories for us all.  I, too, have a child who's a musician.  Singing with him and his band at Bud and Alley's one summer night remains one of the special times of my life.    Susan Woody    Susan, glad to hear from you. I hear you on the radio regularly. Thank you for kind words. EW
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Eddie,
Priscilla called me last nite (after Jack and Lauren's wedding) and told me about your website. I sat up 1/2 the nite and this afternoon listening, smiling, laughing and remembering. What a fantastic journey down memory lane. I have not gone thru it all but I will imagine I will spend much time here. Listening to some songs I had forgotten you had even sung. And the pics!!!!! Was great to see Kelvin's cute little face again and Tim and Tommy Beavers and Beth and Jimbo. LOL.....gosh some were soooo goofy, made me laugh hard. And we all thought we were such hot stuff. Am glad you included a picture of Sherry, made me smile...a little sad smile, but a smile none the less. Your ramblings are quiet witty, interesting, revealing, honest and insightful, ah yes, let's not forget... the sounds of a grown up! How gracious of you to share your music online like this, what a nice surprise. Thanks so much for all the years of music and memories, it's always a pleasure to hear your voice and always good to see you as well. Makes my heart glad.....just what art is supposed to do.
Thanks again,
Cathey Capp

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Eddie: As I was kicking around Google tonight I came across your website while trying to find Tim McDaniel's obituary. When my Mom called me Sunday and told me Tim had died I was stunned. When I found out his funeral was the next day, it was another cold slap in the face. I had not seen Tim in close to 20 years so, it was nice to catch a shot or two of him on your website. Tim played with Sneaker when I opened a club called The Depot in Opp in 1979. I remember Jackson, Hinds, and a couple of other faces I can't put names to right now. Were you with Sneaker at that time? They kept the fire marshall on my case full-time. I never imagined such a crowd in Opp. An awful lot came rushing back tooling through your site - thanks for taking the time. And thanks for giving Tim some press.

If you talk to Jackson, tell him hello for me. If you are in contact with Hinds, tell him I've got a tab he still owes. Good-luck and keep pressing for the Sailor tracks.  Steve Reynolds,  Memphis

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I am not sure if you will know me by name, Debbie McCrary Williamson, but I feel certain that you would know me if you saw me. I used to be one of Sailor's biggest fans and I was always toting a big smile.

Anyway....I heard Ben Haigler interview you on 96.1 the Friday night not long ago that you were going to sit in with Suns of March & heard your website address. I was very impressed with your website. I have not had a chance to listen to all the music, but so far it is quite awesome.

I did have a chance to read your unfinished Book of Articles. I still can hardly believe the part about the Dead Gambler. Did you really bury that dead man? If you did, that has had to be weighing on your conscience for years. Maybe now that you have written it & it is all out in the open, you will be able to free yourself from it.

Anyway, your wife is lovely & your children are quite smart & talented. The fruit does not fall far from the tree.

Just keep on doing what you are doing & using your God-given talent. Much love, Debbie         Thanks, Debbie. I have been enjoying playing with Suns of March several times this year. We had a good time at Gator's the night before Thanksgiving. The Dead Gambler Story is one I had a good time writing but I'm not in danger of getting caught at this crime - although, I am very thankful I haven't had to answer for the a lot of the stuff I did do. Anyway, Debbie, thanks for listening. I will let you know when I am playing somewhere so I can put your face with your name. Eddie  

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Hey Eddie...

I used to listen to you in T.P. Crockmier's in Montgomery in 1978-1979 when I worked at WSFA-TV with Bob Howell and the gang. I would go down there with friends like Keith Wood, Dave Rickey, Vicky Sommer, and others. You probably don't remember. We would usually come in around 10:30
or so after the late news.

Back then you reminded me of friend... Marc Phillips.. Who had a band called HOTEL out of Birmingham. Marc remains a close friend... He has suffered lots lately; fighting cancer and life problems. But, he is in the road to recovery and is leading worship at a church in the northeast part of Birmingham.

Those were carefree days for me... I was 22 years old and didn't really have anything to worry about.

I ran your name through Google and found your web site. Very cool stuff... Your journey through life was interesting to read.

Anyway...  it sure brought back some sweet memories of bring young and having fun.

James Spann
Lead Meteorologist
ABC 33/40
Birmingham

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Eddie, Great site brings back alot of good memories and a great tribute and history of the most influencial music in Montgomery. Bill Azar

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Am enjoying your site. I am a friend of Bill W. Will email with contact information. Stan

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Eddie,
I recently found a link to your website on the Down The Street site and I
just have to tell you how much I am enjoying checking out your "philosophies
and opinions" on everything and listening to your music. Being
forty-something now, I can also appreciate your candor about your life.
Most of us don't have a clue what path we're supposed to follow. Kudos to
you for finally finding the right road for yourself. Your music is
wonderful. I especially like your song Country Girl, and listening to David
play Europa ain't bad either. That song really brings back some good
memories! There's still a lot more to listen to so I may find a new
favorite before I'm finished. (This is really making it hard for me to get
any actual work done though!)
I don't know why I've never met you before because I know David Jackson,
Larry Hawkins and Jimbo Jones. (And I knew Tommy Beavers way back when he
was hanging out with Steve Lammon and Ronnie Broderick and trying to make a
race car out of a Mazda, but that's another story) I guess I wasn't quite
old enough during the Kegler's Kove days, and by the time I met David
Jackson, he was playing with The Magnum Band. I remember going with my
friend Becky Moore to see David play at Deacon Blues and I know you were
playing with him, but I guess our paths just never crossed.
I'm very glad to have discovered this little jewel. Hopefully, I can catch
you next time you play somewhere around town. Thanks for putting together
such a great collection of music for us to hear. Your newest fan, Alicia Wright

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Eddie, sorry you lost your stuff. I enjoyed those messages, too. I use to come hear you at the Fifth Quarter and I am loving this website. I want to hear the originals that you don't have up yet. And, I want to hear the Norm's All nite Dive music. I heard you when you had all the digital equipment and some of it was amazing, I remember a Steely Dan song that was very cool. This book you've started is a hoot, are you seriously going to write a book? Thanks for the music and memories, Ricky Stiles - P.S. I want to know when you will have CDs at Ruttles again.                          The originals and Norm's music will be ready in a week or two. Thanks for your interest. The book I've started is just for fun, but I guess I'll keep on writing while it is still fun. I'm not playing at Ruddle's anymore but if you'll leave a phone # or contact info at eddie@eddiewohlford.com . That is e-mail that is not public. Thanks again, EW

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Eddie, I lived only blocks from the Kove most of my life but was too young to enjoy the music going on there. Since the Kove days I have heard various concerts, gigs, etc... involving some or one of the musicians, including yourself. I have always enjoyed this but have also been envious when hearing my husband, Bill and others talk about the days at the Kove and all the great music that was going on there. This site has given me the opportunity to hear the music with all the wonderful parts and counterparts and combinations. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I heard you play Thief In Babylon at fifth Quarter and it is one of my favorite songs, now I have another to add that to that list....Cross The Bay. What a song. Lyrically strong and the harmonies, outstanding. Once again thank you, Lisa Noland       Thank you for listening, Lisa. I will have those two and some of my other original songs on a CD soon. If you would leave a contact number or place where I could drop them to you and Bill, I would like you to have it. Leave your info at my private e-mail address - eddie@eddiewohlford.com . The music has no value unless it is listened to. Thanks again. EW

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nice, pops.. nice. -Dan        Thanks, Daniel. Pop

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EW, Enjoy your web page very much. Can't wait for more live music. Thanks for doing the JCCD benefit party. Enjoy being in the audience at your gigs with Marie, Jodie, Robin, etc. Valerie            VALERIE, thank you for leaving a note. And, thanks for listening. And, thanks for your help at JCCD, Eddie

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Loving the book; a lot of it sure sounds familiar, if you know what I mean. Guess some of us are just clones in some respects. Did you ever hear from Ed? I'll try to send pictures if I ever get time to hunt them up. Love you, Kathy.                                 I'd love to see the pictures, Kathy. Yes, I've talked to Ed Dye and I hope to see him when he comes around, he said he would call. Eddie

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Eddie, I'm a long time fan of your music and bands (especially the latter Harmony bands, I never heard you with Beth or Tommy Shaw except on your website, although I actually have the 'Girls With Guns' CD)I'm really enjoying this website. It's very entertaining. I have a few questions; Will you post some of your writing about spiritual research? Why haven't you talked to Tommy Shaw in several years (if it's not too personal)? Are you and the rest of Harmony going to get together for a concert as you hinted? Also, I want to hear the original songs that haven't been heard. Thanks, Ken Hurley                                                  Ken, thanks for spending time on the website. I'm real glad you enjoy it, I've spent a lot of time on it. You are welcome to a couple of CDs if you'll let me know which ones you want. Send a phone number or address to my secure e-mail address (eddie@eddiewohlford.com) and I will be in touch.> I will post some of the information I have found about the spiritual subject this week (of the 15th), although it's upsetting. There is a lot we've been told about the Bible and Jesus that isn't true and there is a lot that has been minimized in mainstream religion that is not minimal to God. The truth I have found has made it necessary for me to get closer to God. > My present non-contact with T. Shaw is evidently because he thought I tried to hurt him and, then, it hurt me that he thought I would try to hurt him, so, people can't be friends without trusting each other. I'm thankful for almost all of the memories I share with Tommy. > As far as a concert from Harmony is concerned; it would be a whole lot of fun. Playing with Tommy Beavers, Jimbo Jones, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Bill Hinds, Kelvin Holly, Larry Hawkins, and David Jackson again would be great fun for me, but it would take a lot of money to arrange the best place, or 'venue', and to get time at the same time from all those people. Maybe it will happen. They have said they are willing and we all anticipate the possibility. > I'm working on the original stuff, but I want to add some new material and I'm trying to get my home studio situation in better shape so that I can reproduce the ideas to sound as good as what I hear in my head. Eddie

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Eddie, This site brings back fantastic memories. A Styx song was on the radio back in the warehouse today and I told one of guys that Tommy Shaw went to my high school, (I graduated from Lee in 1972),and that I used to see him, as well as Beth Nielsen-Chapman in a bowling alley club in Montgomery. I added 'that wasn't even the most talented musician in Harvest or Harmony', which prompted me to surf to see what you are doing now. The last time I can remember seeing you perform was New Years Eve 1977, the night I proposed to my wife of 21 years. We didn't get married until 1982 , but that's another story. We lived in Montgomery until we moved to Mobile in 1987. We have 3 daughters, and perhaps the last time I thought of Harmony was last year when one of my daughters met Beth, who was performing at a Tri-Centennial celebration in Mobile. I'll bookmark your website and visit again to rekindle more memories. George Hudson                                     George, this is a great story - thank you. Send me your contact info. eddie@eddiewohlford.com

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Eddie: It was a great surprise to find your web page. My older brothers, David and Mike, got to see Harmony and Harvest at Kegler's Kove. Since I wasn't old enough at the time to go there, my memory of those bands is limited to a television show that was shown on late night TV in Montgomery. It was set in an amusement park, and you had segments along with an R&B vocal band that was popular at the time.. I finally got to see you guys live opening for Blood Sweat and Tears at AUM just after they built the new gym there. I think the place emptied after you guys played, because I was working as a stage hand and almost no one stayed to the end of the BS & T set. My main memories of your bands was when I would see Sailor around Montgomery - mainly in the bar in the Cloverdale area. I don't remember the name. I remember the Beatles medley you did - it was great fun. The covers you and the other musicians you played with were my first exposure to some important artists that I wouldn't have heard otherwise growing up in Monkeytown. I appreciate all the memories and original music you did. When I listened to the MP3s of your original stuff, they quickly came back to me and they still stand up. I was sorry to hear of George Papponastos passing. I haven't lived in Montgomery for a long time, but still visit since I have family there (my parents and brother Mike). I would love to see another incarnation of Harvest, Harmony, Sailor, solo, or whatever you are involved with. I'll keep an eye on the web page to see if you play out again. I appreciate you taking the time and having the candor to include so much info. It brought a lot of my own long forgotten memories of that time back as well. Thanks, Bob Bradford             Bob, this reaction is just what I hoped for when I did this website. Thank you for this. EW

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Hey, Eddie. Have you found any Sailor music yet. Maybe.                 I have acquired some 10" reels that I haven't identified from a friend, but I have to borrow a machine which will play them so that I can listen to them. Maybe it won't be long. I'll post it at the top of the main page when it happens. EW

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Eddie, I read your story about the gambler. Honestly, I was believing it right up until the last sentence. You had me all the way. Good writing. I used to hear you at Norm's in B'ham. I had a group of guys from Nashville (Franklin really) who were working for 2 or 3 months in B'ham. We were there just about every night. I have changed my habits now and I'm trying to stay healthy. Thanks for the music, the stories, and the writing about staying clean. I remember we tried to buy you drinks back then and you said you were trying to be sober. I remembered that when I tried to stop drinking and it helped me. I've been over 2 years without all that stuff. Thank you, Jay M.                               Congratulations, Jay. It's a new life isn't it. I remember you guys from Norm's. You were a bunch of party-ers for sure but you were always good to me, thanks for the contact. Eddie
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Hey Eddie, This is Jimmy Pace from Kee Creek Band. Remember me from the Auto Dealers Reception in Sandestin. I'm the keyboard player that talked to you about my O1W Pro. You have a great site. I enjoyed the stories and I loved the music. Especially the version of Crystal Ball with the awesome harmonies. Hope to see you and talk with you in the future. Thanks, Jimmy. I love that Crystal Ball version - I think it's as good as the famous version.                    I saw your bands webpage http://akridge.net/keecreek.html - the pictures of all the gigs are cool - E
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Hi Eddie, I came across a link to your web site on www.snappersnatchers.com. I didn't know you had that out there and look forward to really spending some time there reminiscing. I have a few photos of you and Jimbo at http://www.pbase.com/chb You are welcome to use them. You may already have them. Can't remember. I am interested in copies of the CDs you have made. Are you making them available? I have lots of good memories from those days. Best Regards, Cecil Bridges c.bridges@mindspring.com Oh yeah! You probably already know about it, but there is a club that I have been enjoying in Birmingham that is non-smoking and is a listening type club. It is called the Moonlight Music Cafe. Here is a link: http://www.moonlightmusiccafe.com/                  Very nice pictures, Cecil. Thanks. I will look into the Moonlight. Looks like fun. Eddie
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Eddie, Great website! Those songs sure bring back memories. I moved to Montgomery in 1976 and when i asked the question, "Are there any great bands here that play locally?" The first thing out of most folks mouths was "You have got to go to Kegler's Kove and hear a band called Harmony!" Well I did and was totally amazed! I played Bluegrass for many years in Montgomery and our band subbed for you guys at the Kove one weekend (talking about big shoes to fill!!!). LOL thanks for the memories eddie. Mark Fair                           Mark, thanks for the contact. If you will e-mail your address or phone to me at eddie@eddiewohlford.com I will get in touch with the info you wanted. Eddie
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Eddie, Thanks for all your great work here on the site. It's terrific. I'm a Styx fan who just stumbled upon your site today (through a post someone made on a Styx internet list that I belong to) and am really glad I checked it out. You've got some great stories here. I'll be sure to return to visit again, as of course I haven't seen everything yet. Thanks again! Chris - Charlotte, NC                       Thank you, Chris. If you will leave your email address at eddie@eddiewohlford.com I will send updates occasionally. EW

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Im a Styx fan too, Eddie, but I am also a great fan of any kind of roots rock,Bluegrass, blues, etc. I really enjoy listening to the many mp3's you have on this site, and I applaud you for sticking to your roots. You are one talented guy! Thanks--                             Thank you for taking your time to listen and enjoy it all, Steve.
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Hi Neighbor! This site is wonderful and warm, a true example of life lived and overcome. But Eddie, where is my favorite band and CD? You'll never know many hours of joy and peace came from the Christian band. I told you once that "Whole-hearted Man was my favorite", and how "Breathe On Me" touched my soul. The sounds of "The Power of Your Love" drifted down from a dorm room at Huntingdon weeks after you played for my class project. ( BTW Thanks for contributing to the "A" we earned!) I'm sure some others of us life survivors would love to see that part of your progression on here. And.... thanks for the memories. Leslie                               Thank you Leslie, I am working on getting some of that music on the website, but I'm afraid I'm paranoid about what you all will think about mysongs and it slows me down. Your memories in words are encouraging, though, and maybe it will work to get me moving on it. Don't give up on me and keep on checking. I will email when I have updates. Eddie
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Eddie, This is a great site. It is really cool to hear those old recordings and see those old photos. I love rock music! You and your friends look like you had a great time in those classic rock days. Pop in an eight-track and take off the T-tops kind of music! Talk to you later, Bill Richardson                     Thanks, Bill. We didn't know they were classic days until lately, but we had some fun. See you at 6. Eddie
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Hello Eddie Can you tell me where to find the Ruttles CD? I love the song cheese and onions                              Thanks, Donna I don't have a Ruddles CD, but maybe you're thinking of the "Jimbo Jones for Years" CD. That page up on my website has a bunch of recordings on which Jimbo was singing lead with different bands we had together over the years. You can download from the "Jimbo Jones for Years" list, or he may have one of the CD's I made for him. Go to Ruddles on Thurs., Fri., or Sat. night and ask him. e-mail to me at eddie@eddiewohlford.com to let me know if I can help. Eddie
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Peace Eddie. ~David R. Shelby      Thanks, David