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Jane Albertson

November 26, 2012

I saw your "Snowdays" concert on Nov 24,2012 at the New Baltimore Reformed Chuerch it was a fantastic preformance and I am hoping to see you in Ravena in the New Year I have know Brian Melick for years

Daniel Muscatell

October 17, 2012

Remember the Grinch !!

You have given me great memories and good times with friends. I remember that little corner of that sardine standing smelly bar where you lit up everyone's youth. Thank goodness the drinking age was only 18.

Those days are gone now and so are those intimate friendships.
Thank God you are still around.

I shall be visiting NY soon and I hope you are in the area.
I have other friends now whom I am sure would love hear you sing.

I saw you in Baileys maybe eight years ago and bought you a drink. I believe I owe you many more.

Thanks for giving me a slice of life, a slice I shall always cherish and smile at while my mind travels back in time every so often.

Dan

Colleen Burke

October 8, 2012

Had such a good time on the March 2012 Ireland trip that 3 of us plus a friend just signed up for the Italy trip.
Ricki, Marilyn and Colleen plus one will be traveling with Kevin and Celtic Tours again.
Can't wait...

Brenda Sullivan

September 21, 2012

I saw you open for Travis Tritt and fell in love with your music. I bought Better Days at the concert and have pretty much worn it out. Are downloads the only way to get your music? Do you have CD's? Come back to Syracuse!

BOB W.

September 4, 2012

Hey Kevin
Please stop writing "ear wigs" - Saw you at Scottish
Festival in the Grove.Now the "Dogs of Pompeii"will not go away.Kate is better than ever ,Brian is a treasure,Sara was wonderful.Thank you for the Makim tribute he needs to be remembered for what he did for Ireland and Irish music.
Slainte

theresa

August 12, 2012

Thanks so much for saving the day and playing at Music Haven in Central Park, Schenectady tonight! !!!

Sugaree

June 29, 2012

Lyrics: Fred Neil
The Dolphins

This old world may never change
The way it’s been
And all the ways of war
Can’t change it back again

I’ve been searchin’
For the dolphins in the sea
And sometimes I wonder
Do you ever think of me

I’m not the one to tell this world
How to get along
I only know the peace will come
When all hate is gone

I’ve been searchin’
For the dolphins in the sea
And sometimes I wonder
Do you ever think of me

You know sometimes I think about
Saturday’s child
And all about the time
When we were running wild

I’ve been searchin’
For the dolphins in the sea
And sometimes I wonder
Do you ever think of me

This old world may never change
This world may never change
This world may never change

Ron Pisani

June 23, 2012

Hey Kevin, Peggy and I really enjoyed your show last night at the PG. We are away much of the year; and we haven't had much opportunity to catch a performance. It looked like you guys really had fun up there on stage. It was great to see Chris, Doug and Bredosian playing with you.(Shades of the good old days.)
Cheers!
Ron P

Roberta Giroux

April 6, 2012

Kevin Thanks again for such a wonderful trip to southern Ireland. You couldn't have done a nicer job, especially the Killarney National Park - beautiful. Going to try to make another one very soon, esp. Italy??? Tom was the greatest! Hope Jack the maniac didn't leave your ears ringing!!!!

Sandy Goodnow

April 1, 2012

Hey Kevin,
Do you remember some young stupid girls from the Electric Grinch era and The Grinch on Eagle Street in Albany? Do you remember Winnie, Laura and Sandy? If so email me. It was such a blast from the past to find you guys. Do you still sing with Donnybrook Fair? Would love to see you guys sing sometime in the future.
Sandy

Colene Doughty

March 24, 2012

My husband and I had the best seats in the house @ The Parting Glass on St. Paddys day. We were to your right, in the doorway, right next to the stage. You guys were amazing and we loved the energy you all put out. Went to your website hopiing we would find you playing out this weekend, but we will have to wait for O tooles.
Take Care and Be well!

Patrick J. Ryan

January 20, 2012

Saturday afternoons in the Fall off of Elliot Road. I can still hear the cheers and the smell of football.

Brad Peak

January 13, 2012

Hey Kevin, Thanks for taking the time to speak with me last night (Thurs. Jan 12) at Power's Pub. It was a true pleasure! With your sharing of your experience and knowledge and your personality,I learned a great deal in that, too short, time.
I truly wish I had had your focus when I was younger (regardless of whether you remember your younger days or not, LOL. BTW, they say if you remember those days, you weren't there).
Anyway, now I'm just trying to catch up. LOL!
All my Best!
Brad Peak

David Freer

January 2, 2012

Miss you guys!!!

Sue Fox

December 31, 2011

Hi Kevin,
It's good to know that you are still creating music! My husband and I first saw you up in Lake Placid several years ago when you were with a band. We bought one of your CD's but now only have the CD cover - think we lost the CD in a rental car CD player during our travels out west. Go figure. Anyway, I don't the name of your CD but remember a song with the words' Broken Dreams and Memories of Heartaches (because we sang it in the car when we traveled!) can you please shed some light on what the CD was called?

Thanks much and God Bless,

Sue Fox
Anchorage, Alaska

Ginny Ray

December 16, 2011

Saw the McKrells at Proctors for the first time. I really enjoyed their music. Want to see them again.

Karen

December 13, 2011

I agree with Pixie. I loved the Scotland tour and hope to go back for more of the beautiful scenery and delicious Scottish accents some time in the future. Hope you'll consider a Scotland encore before too much time goes by!

Myrtle

November 10, 2011

I really like image 5 of your paintings. It's a story and I like stories. XXOO Myrt

Pixie

October 27, 2011

Thank you Kevin for another fun trip. We really enjoyed our tour of Scotland (almost as much as all the trips to Ireland). Maybe we'll try Italy next!!

Pixie

Bourne Rigano

October 11, 2011

We sorely miss the "McKrells" and are looking forward to a reunion.

mark guenther

October 5, 2011

Kevin, Finally wanted to pass along our thanks for a wonderful evening of music this summer at Lake George. My father-in-law absolutely loved the night and your performance. Everyone is still talking about it! You made lasting memories for the entire family! Thank you so much. We certainly enjoyed ourselves that night.


Thanks again. Mark

eric benzie

August 27, 2011

please try to fit scotland in your travels
we saw you in a hotel in edinburgh years ago
i am related to nancy thomas
thanks
eric

June Hotaling

August 10, 2011

When is the next CD release? I have all your cd's and am hungry for more. I love your voice.

Dick Zerrahn

July 20, 2011

I had the pleasure of listening to the group several times in Lake Placid, and 2 First Nights in Saratoga. I have moved to Florida, love the sun, but I miss the music. Just to let you know Ormond Beach has a Celtic Festival in the early spring when the snow is still flying up north, if you are interested. I would love to see you there. All of the Hard Days are gone, when we moved here.

Graydon Schuchardt

July 8, 2011

Kevin I still remember the night I wandered into the glass and heard you and the band. John, Sarah, Brian Chris and Laz. I would love to hear that music again. It was outstanding. I'm lucky I have all the CDs and can listen to them. I have sent you CD to all parts of the country. Great job over the years.
Graydon ( I look like Santa )

Craig L.

April 10, 2011

We would like to know if you are planning another McKrell's concert... We're down in NYC and we only heard about the ones in The Egg and in Pawling too late -- if we'd had more notice we would've come up to Pawling, but the time was just wrong, so we're very sad to have missed it.

Please give us one more! Thank you!

sara feulner

April 9, 2011

hey keven my name is sara do you remember a few years back you and your crazy drumer plus your doughter sang with a bunch of cathlic kids well i was one of them and i aw your reunion concert and u havn't changed if you don't rememder me thats ok do you remember my grandma lizzy feulner if you do you should know i am her grand doughter well it will be a long hot if you even get this but if you do and if it wasn't to much trouble could you maybe write back...sincearly sara feulner

Kathy

April 9, 2011

My husband and I attended the reunion concert at the Egg last night and had a wonderful time! While we enjoy Kevin alone and Kevin with Katie, we really enjoyed seeing the group back together. Thank You!! Hopefully we will see you at Irishfest.

Paul & Mary Anne VanDenburgh

April 9, 2011

We greatly enjoyed your gig last night at the Egg.
We thank you and the gang for a fine evening of solid muscial enjoyment. I've paid much more for shows I have enjoyed far less. Anytime we've seen you we always came away smiling.

Any chance next year's tour to Ireland will include County Kilkenny? My wife's grand parents came from Graiguenamagh and across the bridge in Carlow... near St. Mullins. about eight km we have also found her other grand father a Leslie from Northern Scotland near the east coast..Fordyce .
Paul

Wayne and Susan Barnard

April 8, 2011

We thoroughly enjoyed tonight's concert at the Egg!

Barbara Adams

April 8, 2011

Kevin, Laz, Doug, Chris & John - The McKrells Reunion Concert at The Egg was absolutely AWESOME - thank you for sharing your awesome talents and music with us all once again!!!!

Peter

April 8, 2011

Amazing show tonight...you guys haven't missed a beat! Great to see you all on one stage. Katie looks wonderful - congratulations "grandpa"! Hope to see you soon.

Tom Santoro

April 7, 2011

Glad to hear of your reunion concert with former McKrell bandmembers! Hopefully it will be a permanent reunion!

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March 26, 2011

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March 25, 2011

"inimitable, irrepressible style!" Oh, is that what it was called? All these years, who knew?

Judith Moore aka Judith Cahill

March 24, 2011

Hi Kevin,
Got married, retired, and moved to Mississippi (ugh). We really miss your performances in NY, but at least we can listen to your cd's. When we get up there for a visit maybe we'll get to see you guys play. All the best, Judy and John

Elaine & Michael Kinsella

March 21, 2011

Hoping to travel to Ireland wih you in 2012. Looking forward to getting the dates and pricing!
The reviews of past journeys were so positive!

Wayne and Susan

March 17, 2011

Love your music and honest humor. Happy St. Patrick's Day. We certainly are ejoying the day and hope that you are as well. Enjoy and safe travels to Ireland. Say hello to Mick for us if you happen to see him (He was our driver and guide a few years ago).

Stephen King

March 11, 2011

I've been a huge fan for years and you continue to amaze and inspire. Recently, I attended Wizzapalooza at the AOH, a real Irish wake honoring an old schoolmate of mine, Johnny Wiz. I saw your painting of him and it was so beautiful and touching. Thank you for your music, your art and your big heart.

Peggy Pisani

February 24, 2011

Hello Kevin - tried to contact you through your contact tab but it wouldn't go through. We just heard about the "McKrell's" reunion. Is this for real? It sounds great and I wish you the very best. We won't be able to be there since we will still be in Florida but hopefully you will think of doing a CD of it?????? Best of luck to you.

Frances Kahn

February 19, 2011

Would like details of your March 12 performance at Spa Little Theater.
Thank you

Mary Ayres

February 6, 2011

I was listening to "hit the ground running" this morning - it's been a very long time Kevin!! You are a classic artist, I never grow tired of your music. I have not seen you in many years, the last time being in Lake Placid. I live in Florida now in the winter, and am up on Lake Ontario in summer. My brother, Jack Suitto, sees you often, as he lives in Galway, NY. I will try this summer to find you somewhere! My best to you! Would love to see Brian again, he is fabulous. Peace, Mary Ayres

Rain

January 31, 2011

Looks like a great line up the next couple of months. Can't wait to see and hear ya, Luv. I love the Altamont Fair!
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes

Martha Nice Person

January 20, 2011

Drive safely. Lots of people like you, you know. LR:D

Suzy

January 14, 2011

I love you Kevin MacKrell!

Kev,U called us royalty2Balcony@First Night-copy below please!

January 6, 2011

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Dan Dearstyne

December 24, 2010

Thanks so much for a wonderful Christmas show at the Parting Glass on Wednesday. Great atmosphere, great music, great friends, great food and drink. And hats off to you for continuing your holiday narration while the crowd was loud. So many of us have forgotten how to listen. Merry Christmas to you all.

Kelly Ragan

December 14, 2010

Hello,
It has been a family tradition to attend the McKrell Christmas show. Four years ago my hubby was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease)still fighting..but not able to attend such events. I will be attending with my now 7 and 9 year old boys. I was wondering in Andrew's honor if you would ask people to pull out there phones and text in a free vote to the Pepsi Refresh Contest for the ALS Guardian Angels. We are only in 30th place and the organiztion needs to be in the top 10 to win 50K,,it is not the money (that would only properly outfit one wheelchair)...but it is advocacy...and in honor of my loving husband. Text to Pepsi: 73774 in the message area type the # 104660 the contest ends December 31st. Thanks so much for considering this!
Fondly,
Kelly Ragan... 669-1331 Saratoga SPrings, NY

Ben Ponn-Duren

November 30, 2010

This dog; exactly which two legs a missing?

Cecilia Eagan

November 25, 2010

I used to go to the Christmas show every year when you would perform at The Glove Theater in Gloversville!. My family and some friends agree you should go back, even if the band isn't together anymore, and sing some of your songs! :] I love your music!

Dennis Daryl Shamblin

November 20, 2010

You have a wonderful website Please read my website http://roostershamblin.wordpress.com/

April Varnam

November 5, 2010

Thinking of signing up for the Ireland 2011 Tour.

Patsey Manning

October 17, 2010

I'm a long time fan, love your art and music.

Barbara Jane Reichert

October 3, 2010

We met at the 2nd MacKrell/McKrell family reunion in Cape May. Your father&my;mother are 1st cousins.I keep in touch with Catherine MacKrell Lueck who mentioned you wrote a song honoring all the Catherine's in the family.Our son is marrying a Catherine in April&I would love to surprise them with your song.Is there a CD w/that song?

June

August 22, 2010

I can't wait to see the NEW GROUP at Altamont.I hope that you have a current CD.

Glennice Flynn

August 10, 2010

Glad I found this site. I used to hear you perform at the Keg Room in Springfield MA...a few years ago! You were with DonnyBrook Fair at the time. Do you have a Facebook page? Terrific music, as always

Ed Ryan

August 10, 2010

i would like to have the lyrics/chords for
"take care of those wings" and
"all of the bad times are gone" and
"hit the ground running" if that is possible......... many thanks, ed

Joe Grieco

August 5, 2010

Hi Kevin. I remember you from the old Grinch days. Living in CT now. Do you ever perform in the Hartford area?

Dan Vock

July 23, 2010

Don't know if you remember me Kevin. After seeing The Mckrells play at the glass a few years ago I quickly became a big fan. Seen you at Syracuse, Irish fest near utica, Oswego, Lowville and the Edwards opera house. Anyway, we took my youngest to see you at the glass about 10 years ago. He had just started playing guitar. I believe that night was a turning point in his life. He got much more serious about the music after that. When he became a senior in high school he took a music class in order to learn how to read music and was turned on to the upright bass. He went on to SUNY New Paltz to study Jazz. I am very Happy to tell you that Last month he Graduated with his Masters in Jazz performance from Eastman and has become a very accomplished Jazz and Classical Musician. So I write to you this day to thank you for your influence. Sometimes we struggle through life not knowing what good we do for others and the positive influence we project. I firmly believe that my son saw the magic take place that night at the parting glass and decided there and then that Music was his future. ...... So thank you Kevin Mckrell
for being Kevin Mckrell!....... Oh by the way Brian Mellick Met my son Kyle
when he was working at New Paltz. If you would , Thank him for us as he was part of the Magic! Check it out ---Google Kyle Vock Thanks again!

Sojourn Skye Campbell

July 11, 2010

we miss you here at the Millbrook, NY, bandshell summer concert series.

Peggy Pisani

June 10, 2010

Hey long time no see - we have been busy with Florida in the winters. Just perused your gig schedule and see a few we are very interested in. We'll be seeing you soon. Take care.

John Knapp

May 23, 2010

Kevin,
Thanks so much for your great show at 6OTS last night. You ane the Train of Fools certainly know how to have fun!
Never stop playing!
John

Serial killer/GardenerRainDesmond

May 17, 2010

This website is very boring. I think it needs comments that don't paint you in such glowing terms. Variety is the spice of life. Your newsletter has not been up dated since January nor has your artwork (I am guessing about the artwork - I didn't really bother to look.) Come on laddie, hop to it, get a move on. Work gets very boring, drifting on to the web, hoping to read something new and exciting, then rereading your thoughts from January 26.
Hope to one day see your latest endeavor, Trained Fools, before they disband. That depends on what my parole officer and psychiatrist have to say about these ramblings. However, I am due for a pass. P.S. Never tell the truth to unworthy people, it will always get you into a whole lot of trouble - Mark Twain

Cindy Hurst

May 2, 2010

Love your music... please keep playing:)

Artist/AuthorBarbaraGarro

April 12, 2010

Letter to the Editor I wrote after your Saturday Caffe Lena concert, in case it never sees the print light of day!

Title: Train of Fools

Entertainment does not get any better than Kevin McKrell's new band Train of Fools, which I saw at Caffe Lena on Saturday April 10th.Imagine hearing original selections by all five band members, laugh out loud camaraderie, and stories only Kevin McKrell could live and tell.

A veteran of many McKrell performances, I believe he offers audiences Celtic Charisma, which I define as Irish Music, Mayhem and Mischief.

To a packed house at the end of the show, Kevin McKrell said, "I hope you had as much fun as we did!" We did indeed!

Marry Train of Fools and Caffe Lena (celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year) and you get the best of Saratoga, good, clean, creative and intimate fun!

Mary Ellen Barrett Koscielny

April 10, 2010

Hey, Kevin & Kate, I am Soooo Happy that you are coming to Buffalo next weekend. Have a safe trip, and I'll see you when you get here. Slainte

Sexy Sadie

March 17, 2010

Not the same without ya, Luv.

Pat O'Brien

March 15, 2010

I first heard your music from Dave Walden....then fell in love with "Miss the Rain." I play with an Irish band, would like hear more about your trip to Ireland in November.

Patty McCurdy

March 11, 2010

Hello Kevin!
It was a pleasure listening to you and Katie and all on Saturday, March 6th in Oswego. I have listened to your music for almost 24 years and enjoy it completely. I think that's why my hubby Doug has figured out a schedule for you the weekend of August 13, 14, and 15, so you can give us a little of your music at our 25th Anniversary of "Buying the Farm".... You have a warmth and sincerity about you that truly connects with those who have lived lives with some bumps in the road.
Joy!
Patty

John W Battenfield

February 18, 2010

I miss you guys when are the McKells you gonna play a show in Vegas?

Who else?

January 28, 2010

Like the new arrangement of the artwork. Love it all. Love the sketches, I think, best, but the rest run a pretty close second.

Steve Collins

January 7, 2010

Kevin,

Though I’ve only seen you perform on a couple of occasions over the years, I just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed your music. My wife and I are both musicians, playing for a living in US Air Force bands. We heard the McKrells a couple of times down in Savannah, GA; first, when you had Sara in the group and had just done your “Live” recording. Being a musician, it’s easy to be jaded and over-analytical (the world is full of music critics, and their value to humanity is nil) about our art but your music really spoke to us, and especially to me at a time when I viewed my music as just “work.” We recognized that wonderful quality of “heart” in the words to your songs as well as the delivery of those messages (Hit the Ground Running and The Routine especially spoke to our feelings as touring musicians)…and of course your band gave us their all. I think you’ll agree that audiences are voyeurs and I feel the most satisfying music when performing or listening is when the performer delivers a message from the heart…and the audience gets that message as well as a glimpse, if brief, into the very soul of the human being that is delivering it. That experience made me reevaluate myself as a musician and helped reawaken my passion for music. I rediscovered the joy of making music just for the sheer joy of it as well as a better sense of how to give that to the people we “entertain.” Music really touches people’s hearts and isn’t it amazing we can have a part in that? I’m positive you don’t get nearly the monetary rewards that your talents deserve but hopefully you at least have that personal satisfaction from communicating yourself through your art and enriching people’s lives. Here’s to ya!

Steve and Rebecca Collins
St. Louis, Missouri

KELLY J. BERMINGHAM

January 5, 2010

Hi Kevin,

I'm Kent Ewell's(O'Lacy's Irish Pub, Batavia)girl friend. I take care of his emails for the pub and took some info. from your site to send the promo. email for your gig this Thursday, Jan. 7th! We are looking very forward to having you back at O'Lacy's. See you then!!!

GiGi

December 30, 2009

Perfect band name: St. Andrew and the Holy MacKrells!

Get it? Holy Mackarel, Andy! Get it? Do I win?

Len B

December 21, 2009

Dec 21. Hi Kevin; great show lsst night. Brian is a riot. I sent some pictures to you via email.
Merry Christmas to you and your family. See you again soon.

Len B

Peg Pisani

November 28, 2009

Hey McKrells - been a long time. Life has been crazy this past year - hopefully we'll get up to see you for your Christmas show -(or maybe even the show on St. Patrick's Day in Vero Beach, Fl. We'll be in Florida again this winter. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.

pat casey

November 18, 2009

was in killarney towers hotel on 15/16 nov 09 heard you playing both evenings i am from cork will tell jimmy mccarthy of your compliments really enjoyed so different so cool

Kate Kane

November 18, 2009

Hi Kevin, I miss seeing you, I look forword to going on a trip in the near future with you. I have gone on a few trips and not one was the same, always something new to see. That's why I enjoy going with you! You make it a lasting memory, You and Dave Walden(driver/tour guide) are a GREAT team. Till we meet again be safe and may peace be with in.
Love Ya
Kate

Dawn O'Lewandowski

November 6, 2009

Hello Kevin! I so enjoy your email updates. I realize you are a very busy man and I won't keep you. I am from Buffalo, NY and this past summer the husband and I went to SPAC for a Dave Matthews concert. It was the first "get-a-way" we've had in five years *sigh*. We wandered around Broadway in Saratoga Springs, had lunch at the little hippie cafe and threw some cash around at Celtic Treasures. Up on the wall, we saw the "Feckin Wrecked" shirt and asked the lovebird owners if there was a print. Indeed there "WAS" but twas long sold out, or lost in your basement somewhere. I was curious if you have had a chance to get more printed, or if you would consider doing so. I know the owners wanted more and I would like at least three but could always find more people to gift them too. It is fine Irishwork indeed. Thank you for your time. Keep warm and happy. Fondly, Dawn O'Lewandowski (the husband is Polish, my redheaded self comes from the fabulous O'Neill, Quinn & O'Brien bloodlines so I prefer to use the "O" in my name ;o)

Terry Mostyn

November 2, 2009

Yo Kevin,
Left a message on myspace but didn't want to miss your b-day bud,have a great one,mine is comin in a few weeks,I'll throw back a few,one for you.I've been puttin me pennie's away for another trip,be well my friend.
Slan Terry

Kevin W

October 16, 2009

Like the new look

Peggy Pisani

October 15, 2009

Hi Kevin - haven't seen you guys in so long - seems every time you are playing somewhere we are somewhere else (out of the Albany area). You know we retired folks just seem to travel all the time. Glad you have your guestbook back up - good luck in all your endeavors and hopefully we'll meet up soon.
Slainte'