Name: Shirl & Adrian

City: Plattsville

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Hi guys – I’ve been searching hard to find your Ontario tour dates – I must need new glasses or something but can’t find them. Hope to see some soon. Take care and say hi to all our buddies. Glad to see Bob Roper on stage at the ECMA’s .

Name: Debbie McFadden

City: Toronto

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Hi guys. Just wondering if you have an email address available to share with all your friends, family and fans whose main reason for watching the ECMA’s was to see the “Men of the Deeps” pay tribute to Rita and were so disappointed by what they saw. Hope we can somehow let them know how we feel. As far as we’re concerned, how can you pay tribute to Rita without the Men of the Deeps? Keep up the good work.

Name: Wilma MacDonald

City: Ottawa

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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You are wonderful ambassadors for working men and women throughout Canada and around the world.

Name: charlie clements

City: st thomas

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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my father was a coal miner aubrey clements.keep it strong.thanks

Name: Lisa Mason-Chaney

City: Severna Park

Province/State: Maryland

Country: USA

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I was attending a museum conference in Nova Scotia a few years back and part of our agenda was attending a concert by The Men of the Deeps. It was the most amazing concert. I loved it and to this day I listen to their music. I hope to see them again one day.

Name: Sue McDonald

City: Nanaimo

Province/State: BC

Country: Canada

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I was so glad to see your group in Nanaimo. I wrote a children’s mystery that has flashbacks to Nanaimo’s coal mining days. Not published yet, but working on it… Thanks for reminding us of our roots and sense of community.

Name: Lynda Buttler-Leask

City: Port Carling

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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You guys sound amazing.

Name: David Harding

City: Lockport

Province/State: NY

Country: USA

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Though I don’t know whether it will count (I’m from south of the border…), you just got my vote for the Canada Walk of Fame!

Name: Faith Schaump

City: Brampton

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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So happy I discovered this most interesting site – have just spent a half hour listening to the snippets of your songs. There’s something about your sound, guys, that always reaches my soul and stirs up the proud Cape Bretoner in me. Hugs to each of you on this Valentine’s Day, and thank you for the wonderful music and for always doing Cape Breton proud wherever you go!!!

Name: patricia martin

City: cambridge

Province/State: ontario

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i really enjoy your music especially singing with rita mc.neil keep up the good singing and may you all the best of health patricia martin

Name: Jessica Campbell=)

City: New Waterford

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

Name: matthew leslie

City: halifax

Province/State: nova scotia

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hi this is a great website keep up the good job -matthew, earl leslie’s son

Name: Barbara Bishop

City: Scotchtown

Province/State: Noca Scotia

Country: Canada

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There is only one word to describe the “The Men of the Deeps ” AND THATS…”AWESOME “

Name: Bill Mac Pherson

City: DominionCape Breton

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

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Hello everyone,Bill here just giving all an up date on events and news for this coming few months.We want to thank you all for the wonderful responce and kindness on our recent tour with Rita Mac Neil,her great band,Chris Corrigan,Kim Dunn,Bruce Dixon,Jeff Aresenaul,J.P. Cormier and Hilda and words can,t express the way that Wade, Rita,s son, looked after all our wants and needs.To Brian Edwards and his loyal workers at Rocklands Talents, Jackie, John and Frank.and how could we ever forget our wonderful and talented bus driver Randy Bell who was there for us every mile of the way. We say thank you all so much.To all who supported us by buying our music and help us spread our coal mining heritage through song we are dearly thankful. Due to some troubles issuing us a license at the Toronto office of the song writers assn. of Canada we are still not able to get our new order of CD,s.So sorry to our fans for the long wait but it,s not in our hands.The day we receive them I wil! have your orders filled, we indeed are sorry for the long delay.Thanks to all you grand folks who took the time to sign our guest book it makes for great reading and keeps us in touch with such great friends. On a sad note we lost one off our founding members over the holidays in the remarkable Tommy Tighe, He was such a kind and lovely man, but he will always be with us. To his wife Polly and her family,we wish you all the best.We also lost a very dear friend from Timmon,s Ontario, Bernie Geddes,who passed away early in Dec.To his wife Linda and her family our hearts are with you and we,ll be in contact again very soon.On a positive note choir member Bobby Roper has recovered and is doing very well.Once again on behalf off the choir we want to thank you all again for keeping the miner,s life alive and well. Bill

Name: rita and phil piraine

City: mississauga

Province/State: on

Country: can

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you make me so very proud to be a coal miners daughter,sister,etc from glace bay i am always proud to see you perform =i saw you at the savoy with rita===keeping us proud of our heritage====rita (legnaro) piraine.

Name: John /Bev Kovatch

City: Regina

Province/State: Sask

Country: Canada

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We had the pleasure of visiting the museum and Glace Bay this past August, and of meeting Abbie Michalik, please tell him we think of him and all of you often. I have also attended all of your performances in Regina…keep on providing us with wonderful music….our best wishes for continued success..please e-mail us any news letters you can..again keep on..I’m listening

Name: Richard Willis

City: Kill Devil Hills

Province/State: North Carolina

Country: USA

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We were fortunate enough to get a front row seat in the pit at the Louisburg Playhouse in September. The next time we see you we’ll have to gag ourselves to keep from joining in. We’ve about worn out your CDs!

Name: Sarah Inglis

City: Kitchener

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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I was first introduced to you at the Concert in Kitchener, I think that you stole the show! I now have 2 of your CD’s and hopw that I will be able to see you when I come to Nova Scotia in April! take care!!

Name: Tim Brine

City: halifax

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

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I love your music and so does all of my family. I have been a fan of yours sense I was just a young kid. I wish you all the best in the new year and all the years to come. I thank you for giving us the pleasure of your music and I hope to hear more.

Name: claudette morin

City: gaspÈ

Province/State: quÈbec

Country: canada

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very nice site

Name: Audrey Griffin

City: Port Williams

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

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Love your music, met you when you were on tour for Red Cross several years ago

Name: Larry McCrady

City: Morris

Province/State: Manitoba

Country: Canada

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I have enjoyed two of your concerts and commend your efforts to give others an incite into the spirit of coal miners

Name: jerry cormier

City: windsor

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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you guys are the stars of every show in which you appear!YOU EVEN OUTDO RITA!!!!!

Name: Randy Bell

City: Regina Beach

Province/State: SK

Country: Canada

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Hi to all the best in 05. Send regards to bob roper. And thanks to gord for the christmas greetings. your driver and buddy Randy

Name: Debbie McFadden

City: Toronto

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Hi guys. Saw your show with Rita in Hamilton. As usual the show was great. Must say you really got to me when you guys came in with Rita singing “Home I’ll Be”. Nipper you’re still my favorite!! and keep dancing papa! The best part of the evening was having a drink with everyone at “Walts”, was a great night. The highlight of the night was hearing JP and Papa sing “The Old Man Came In From The Forest” Thanks for the memories.

Name: Iris Daley

City: Niagara Falls

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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My daughter & I attended your very enjoyable concert in Oshawa, (loved the stepdancing)I am a Maritimer so it really took me back home that evening. Best Wishes for future success!!

Name: roland vezina

City: vanier

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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HAPPY NEW-YEARS 2005 AND WELCOME IN OTTAWA WHEN EVER YOU FEEL LIKE IT GENTLEMENT YESTERDAY I LESSON TO THE MINING OF A TUNNEL IN THE STATE SOMEWHERE AND THE ONLY THING I WAS ABLE TO DO WAS SINGNING IT A WORKING MAN I AM THANK-YOU FOR SUCH A NICE SONG. ROLLY

Name: Gladys Hennebury Cattanach

City: Maple Valley

Province/State: Washington

Country: USA

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Just read Bill MacPherson’s entry in the Newtonmore guestbook. I wonder if you have considered attending the Newtonmore Higland Games? I was born in Newtonmore, have family in Lords Cove Newfoundland, but now live in the US. Bliadhna Mhath Ur

Name: martina

City: London

Province/State: Ont

Country: Canada

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I saw you in concert at centennial hall with rita mcneil it was a fabulous concert i had tears in my eyes

Name: Ian MacVicar

City: Trenton

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Great site guys. Look forward to buying your latest CD and seeing you next summer at home in Glace Bay. Hello to Shane and Gordon.

Name: Darryl Clements

City: Mantorville

Province/State: Minnesota

Country: USA

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Hello all,just stopped by to say hi,sitting here with one of your members Jim MacLellan checking out your web site.

Name: Barb Tattrie

City: Tatamagouche

Province/State: N.S.

Country: Canada

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Thanks to CTV I found your web site. I was very impressed with your choir when you came to Tatamagouche a few years ago.I love the music you sing, what strength and power in the words. Thank you, and all the best for the comming year. Seasons Greetings to you all. Bless you.

Name: Jim Hamilton

City: Parry Sound

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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Travelled 3 hrs thru snow to attend your concert Dec 16 in Hamilton and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.

Name: Aaron Pickup

City: London

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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I had the pleasure of taking in your concert at Centennial Hall with my father Frankie when he was up for a visit and thought your show was awesome.Your new CD is excellent and love your website.Keep up the great mining music as it brings me closer to home everytime i listen to your music.Thanks for the pics after your show.

Name: roland vezina

City: ottawa

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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december 19-2004 21.51 p.m. ottawa time – dear man of the deep, i was unable to go and see you last week and i am sure you must have add standing room like always i’ve forgot to book off and i was unable due to some circomtance to get off fast fast last week december 14-2004 well we will see you next time god willing r.vezina steelworker member

Name: Larry Mcneil

City: Benton

Province/State: Arkansas

Country: United States

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I was looking at your web site

Name: Rance and Marlene Pardy

City: Brantford

Province/State: Ontairo

Country: Canada

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we where at the show on dec-17th in brantford, you fellows and rita give us a wonderful afternoon,the whole show was whoa-whoa -whoa,and more thank you all for a wonderful afternoon ,you’re second too none. our best wishes for a merry christmas and happy new year. may that’s good be your’s now and alway’s. thanks again. Rance &Marlene Pardy

Name: Karen Hamilton

City: St. Catharines

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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Gentlemen: your performances in both St. Catharines and Hamilton were beyond words. My 10 year old daughter was so excited and never stopped beaming through the entire show. Thank you!!!

Name: Lloyd Rush

City: Magnetawan

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Enjoyed your singing at Hamilton Place last night.

Name: Pamela Wiebe

City: Brampton

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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We have just come from Hamilton where we were present at your concert with Rita MacNeil…and as usual you were fantastic. I feel very honored to have been in the same room with such a distinguished group of men who are fine examples of the those who have worked so hard on one of the toughest jobs in our society. Keep up the good work and keep the memory of the coal miner’s in everyone’s hearts.

Name: Catherine Walton

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Bravo! I have been to two of your concerts in the past few years. Both have been in Sudbury Ontario- and, they have been the only concerts I have been to in the past few years. The quality of your music is unsurpassed! I’ve rarely seen such a level of professionalism and the one quality that can’t be manufactured – talent! I can’t say enough about your group. One storey I must share with your. The first time I say your group, I saw a man that I thought was extremely shy. He always looked down, when not looking at the conductor. To my surprise, he came to centre stage and did a jig! I think that man is your father. So much for my intuition. As a writer, I wish I could tell your stories, but I can see that your group does that already. All the best to you and your group. Catherine Walton

Name: Richard Burke

City: Niagara Falls

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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What a wonderful event to enjoy with my mother for the holidays, thanks rita & miners

Name: Joan McClelland

City: St. Catharines

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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Saw your concert with Rita McNeil and was overjoyed with the performance. I am from P.E.I. and love down east music.

Name: Jeannie Butcher

City: Erin

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Finally got to see your show in Kitchener on Dec. 13th, and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is very moving to see you guys enter the theatre with your lights. I come from a mining town (Goderich – salt mine), so could relate to your songs. Keep up the good work.

Name: Ray & Pierrette Kingsley

City: Sturgeon Falls

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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Hello The men you all gave such a greta performance in Sudbury with Rita keep up the good work …We love you guys

Name: Doris LaTour

City: Bracebridge

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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Show was great! Keep those songs alive!

Name: Rose and Larry Wilkie

City: Elmira

Province/State: ON

Country: Canada

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Excellent show at Centre in the Square in Kithener, ON

Name: Greg & Elaine Burke

City: Gatineau

Province/State: Quebec

Country: Canada

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Fabulous show in Ottawa. Hope you are back next year.

Name: Ashlee

City: Guelph

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I saw you in Kitchener yesterday with Rita McNeil. I liked ur music so much that I went out and got the c.d

Name: marihi

City: dorchester

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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enjoyed your london show was great hope you come back again

Name: Dave & Elaine Digweed

City: St.Anns

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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We will be at your Concert in St.Catharines,Dec.15

Name: Theresa Heseltine

City: London

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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My friend and I went to hear The Men of the Deeps in London tonight. It turned out to be a very special night of wonderful singing, humor and a connection to the amazing history of our minors. The hardships they must have faced and what extraordinary people they were, and still are. You should all be very proud of the contribution you are making to the memory of the many miners in Canada and miners still working throughout the world who spend much of their time below ground. Thank you again for a most moving night.

Name: Nora Brooks

City: Aylmer

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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Just got home from Centennial Hall in London. What a good performance. I enjoyed very much.

Name: gloria philips

City: london

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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wonderful london show please come again soon

Name: Carl Peel

City: Peterborough

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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enjoyed your concert in Peterborough this evening.Have seen you on T.V.many times,but much more impressive.Thanks for the great evening.

Name: Cathy Andreassen

City: Camrose

Province/State: Alberta

Country: Canada

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Hi! I hope our dear friend Bobby is feeling better. It was so great to see him in Edmonton and to hear the group again. You are all awesome!!! We love you in Alberta!!

Name: ex-islander

City: Oshawa

Province/State: Ontario

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Fantastic performance in Oshawa, 2 cd’s to reminisce by, keep up the good work. Wonderful ambassadors.

Name: Alan K. Garrison

City: Whitby

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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I enjoyed your concert in the Oshawa Civic Auditorium My mom and I really loved the show we had a great time.I even got to shake hands with one of the Men of the Deeps.Alan

Name: connie luoma, sharon campbell, and johnny mackinnon

City: levack

Province/State: on

Country: canada

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hi guys, we just came back from your concert with rita in sudbury-dec.8/04. you guys put on an amazing show, that was the closest to a cape breton christmas we will have this year so we thank-you very much. it was really nice to talk to you before and after the show, and to see rita again. you made us laugh and you made us cry, and we thank you for that.God bless you all on the rest of your tour-Merry Christmas and all the best in 2005!!!

Name: Barb

City: Prince Albert

Province/State: Sask

Country: Canada

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Saw your show in Saskatoon Dec 5, absolutely fantastic. Yours CD’s are great. Would love to see you perform at the Rawlinson Centre in Prince Albert

Name: Rose M Rideout

City: Winnipeg

Province/State: Manitoba

Country: Canada

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I had the chance to see you at your concert with Rita MacNeil on dec.6,2004 and I thoroughly enjoyed you very much. Thank you for a wonderful evening. I have included a poem, in my book of poetry dedicated to you,which will be published in the new year. Again thank you.

Name: Claude J. Sterling

City: ROSEBURG

Province/State: OREGON

Country: USA

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Hi Fellows, It is great to have become acquainted with music in song from MEN OF THE DEEPS. I’ve been tracking you and groov’n to your tunes for 20 years, since I first heard you on CBC broadcast of the “Oean Limited” from Glace Bay. Late Saterday night in my little house in the mountains of eastern Oregon. It’s amazing. And,to hear that beautiful voice of Rita MacNeil, too!!! Raise a toast to the hard working people, Raise a toast to the salt of the earth. Peace.Claude

Name: Terri Wolfe

City: Saskatoon

Province/State: SK

Country: Canada

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My sisters and I took our parents to see the show at the Centennial Auditorium in S’toon on Dec. 5. I’d never even heard of the Men of the Deeps, but now that I have, I I’ll never forget them. It was absolutely amazing! Although the music is about the mining industry, many of the songs put me in mind of my dad who is a farmer and no stranger to the back-breaking labour that built this county. I purchased “There Lights Will Shine” CD and played it for my 13 year old son who loves it. Thank you for a tremendous experience, I hope for the chance to see you in concert again!

Name: Tyler Mugford

City: Nanaimo

Province/State: B.C

Country: Canada

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Well I had a great time hanging out with the boys, it was just wonderful. wish you all the best of luck, especially the MUCK

Name: Peter Knelsrn

City: Saskatoon

Province/State: Sk

Country: Canada

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Just got home from your concert. Excellent!!

Name: laurence mc leod

City: langley

Province/State: b.c.

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wonderful,concert,with rita best show at the bellcentre it was nice to see friends from New Waterford

Name: denis and marie argent

City: pinner

Province/State: london

Country: england

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we fell in love with nova scotia and cape breton in 1998 and this year will be visiting in dec for our sixth trip at christmas time. we will be in the audience at Oshawa on dec 9th and would be delighted if you could sing WE RISE AGAIN AND DEDICATE IT TO GRANDPARENTS EVERYWHERE. WE LOVE YOUR LAND AND MUSIC LOVE FROM DENIS AND MARIE ARGENT

Name: Roland and Elaine Szopa

City: Surrey

Province/State: b.c.

Country: Canada

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You will never know how much We enjoyed your concert.It was great to be able to talk with you after the concert.

Name: andrea copan

City: Laval

Province/State: Quebec

Country: Canada

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Born in New Waterford,lived in 14 yard, my dad Andrew Copan worked in the mine for some 19 years. Summer 2003 I visited Glace Bay and saw you at Savoy Theater. I cried as you touched my heart. I also visited the mine tour in Glace Bay and I cried there too. I realised how hard my dad worked to feed his family.You guys never come to Quebec so I would love to see you in Prince Edward Island In late August. That would be great. We vacation there every summer.We may come to New Waterford in the spring to visit my uncle Mannie(Arthur ) Copan and if we do we will try to see you at Miner’s Museum. WE LOVE YOU GUYS. All the best. I listen to your CD’s daily and I have learned to play alot of your songs on the piano. It warms my heart. Thanks and God bless.

Name: Wayne Boudreau

City: Rocky Mtn. Hse.

Province/State: Alberta

Country: Canada

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Sorry I missed you guys in Red Deer. Best of Wishes over the holidays.

Name: Mary Currie

City: Nanaimo

Province/State: BC

Country: Canada

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Attended your concert Friday night in Nanaimo. First time seeing you in person. The show was fantastic, enjoyed every minute of it, although it made me lonesome for home, Glace Bay. The three miners I talked with were so nice and so generous with their time. I will go and see you at the Miner’s museum when I go home in 2006.

Name: Janet

City: North Vancouver

Province/State: B.C.

Country: Canada

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Met Kev on the ferry today and enjoyed chat about the group. Very impressed that you travel the country with the powerful message remembering the past of the miner. Keep up the good work – we’re proud to be Canadians!!

Name: Dana

Province/State: BC

Country: Canada

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Another wonderful performance with Rita MacNeil! Thank you so much for another moving performance. I love Rita MacNeil and “Working Man” has always been one of my most favourite songs. I dreamed of one day seeing her in concert with the Men of the Deeps. This was my second time seeing you performing with Rita and, as always, it was a wonderful evening. Entering while Rita was singing “Home I’ll Be” was perfect. Tears filled my eyes when she began singing and again when you entered the theatre and began coming down the isles. The first time I heard you perform was in one of Ritaís television specials and you entered while she was singing “Working Man”. It was one of the most moving parts of that special and is still one of the most moving parts Rita MacNeil and the Men of the Deeps. Thank you for keeping the mining heritage alive. It is such an important part of Canadian history.

Name: teresa

City: Duncan

Province/State: B.C

Country: Canada

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keep up the good work your a wounderful group of men

Name: Pat

City: Nanaimo

Province/State: B.C

Country: Canada

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Saw the show in Nanaimo, just wonderful, loved it. Come back soon Please.

Name: Eileen Little

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We have just got home after attending a very good concert at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo, We are farmers and live in Cedar about ten miles south. During the performance I was struck by the similarity between your song about a miner who was executed wrongly it is believed,to the labour martyr here on Vancouver Island who was attempting to “Organize” when he was shot under mysterious circumstances.he was also young,His name is Ginger Goodwin ,born in Yorkshire England.There are several books on his life. He is buried at Cumberland and I have visited his grave there. The N.D.P. named a section of the new highway after him up that way ,but–when this Liberal government came into power they removed his name from it. The union people here know a lot more about him than I do if you wish to have more information please let me know. I will close by saying thank you for a good evenings entertainment tonight we enjoyed it. Sincerely, Eileen Little (Mrs)

Name: Roly Livingstone

City: Edmonton

Province/State: Alberta

Country: Canada

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Attended your concert with Rita on Nov 23rd in Edmonton. Was great to see you again. Hope to see you back soon! Roly

Name: m. clarke

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hello from Calgary, I attended Rita and Men of the Deeps concert in Calgary earlier this week. It was a fantastic concert – however I’m swamped with work and wouldn’t have necessarily made time to go if my partner and I hadn’t been taking her mother to the concert. I was so pleased to have attended — the music was fantastic, as were the stories. The concert made me happy and proud to have my family roots in the Maritimes (Old Barns, Nova Scotia), and equally proud to be a trade unionist. Thank you for the music, the stories, and for reminding your audiences that working men and women and their trade unions have built this country and fought hard for the rights, freedoms and benefits that my generation now enjoys (and too often takes for granted). Thanks to the stories and songs… Joe Hill does live on. in solidarity, m. clarke

Name: Tracy

City: Edmonton

Province/State: Alberta

Country: Canada

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Excellent Site! I had the distinct priviledge of seeing you in concert with Rita MacNeil yesterday (Nov. 23/04) afternoon. I was both awed and moved by your talent and your tribute to those lost in Westray. Keep up the tremendous work you do and know that there were alot of us in the west who mourned with you your losses in the Westray disaster. May God bless and keep you all safe.

Name: Linda Watson

City: Calgary

Province/State: Ab

Country: Canada

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Once again enjoyed hearing and seeing you fellows on your tour with Rita. Sad it will be your last tour with her but hopefully you will continue to visit the west. Your wonderful harmonies always bring tears to my eyes. Keep up the great singing!!!

Name: Chris Smith

City: Calgary

Province/State: Alberta

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Wonderful concert with Rita in Calgary on Nov.22. Thanks for the great music and keeping the mining memories alive.

Name: Karen Davis

City: Calgary

Province/State: Alberta

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Went to the Rita MacNeil/Men of the Deeps concert Nov 22 in Calgary. Wonderful concert. I am originally from N.S. and go back yearly to visit. Love to listen to your group, keep it up!!!

Name: Colin Bannerman

City: Calgary

Province/State: Alberta

Country: Canada

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Thank you for coming with Rita to Calgary. I love the Men Of The Deeps so much. I was sad to hear the mines were now closed. But when Rita finished he second set with “Working Man”, I noticed that all the former miners sang with louder voices. I hope that The Men Of The Deeps comes back to Calgary on their own. Thank you for great music.

Name: David Watts

City: Halifax

Province/State: NS

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The music continues…..Jack..and all the guys….Keep it alive…for those of us who left the island you help to keep us mindful of who we are and where we came from.

Name: Louise Syms

City: Dartmouth

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

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I grew up in the town of New Waterford and my Dad was a miner as well. I truly enjoy the Men of the Deeps and I hope you fellows are around for years to come. Best of Luck and God Bless you all!!!

Name: Joe & June Kanderka

City: Three Hills

Province/State: Alberta

Country: Canada

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We enjoyed your music in Hillcrest AB.I had 4 relatives killed in the mine explosion.- Looking forward to seeing you in Red Deer AB Dec/04. Plan to purchase your CD’s- especially the last one.

Name: Gerald dwyer

City: St. John’s, NL

Name: Suzanne Hare

City: Kelowna

Province/State: BC

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Sorry you are not coming to Kelowna this tour. You are a group of great musicians who help keep us in touch with our roots and remind us of what is important in life.

Name: Janet Wilcox

City: New Waterford

Province/State: Nova Scotia

Country: Canada

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great stuff keep on rolling guy’s

Name: shirley mac donald

City: toronto

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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friend of billy mac pherson

Name: jim mac pherson

City: toronto

Province/State: ontario

Country: canada

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billy’s brother.

Name: Colleen Macpherson

City: Toronto

Province/State: Ontario

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You do a great job and I love your new CD.

Name: Pauline Goulding(LeMoine)

City: Weston

Province/State: Ont

Country: Canada

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I love the web site and love hearing the men of the deeps singing, keeps me in touch with my home land

Name: melinda

City: Langley

Province/State: b.c.

Country: cANADA

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hELLO Rita:my father thinks my mom looks like you,and you were both born in the same year.My question is,when is your birthdate?

Name: Kathy

City: Summerside

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

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When are you guys coming back to PEI? Would love to see you all again. Amazing songs! Fantastic Guys!

Name: Steven Syms

City: Cambridge

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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I love all your music. Reminds me of home whenever I listen. I am originally from New Waterford, and I have family that have lost their jobs because of the closing of the mines. It was such a terrible loss to a small community that relied on the mines.

Name: Kathy Kormos (MacLean)

City: Edmonton

Province/State: AB

Country: Canada

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Jack and Judy, Charlie and I are planning on attending yourconcert in Red Deer,AB Dec. 03 2004.Hope to see you both that day.Sure enjoyed the concert this summer in the Bay.Kathy MacLean

Name: Linda Roach

City: Port Sydney

Province/State: ON

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Hope to see you all in London on Dec 11th. Hope I don’t have to ‘go stemmin’ to get in eh Nipper. Can’t wait to talk to Billy about my Dad, Hubert. Nice to see Kevin (don’t call me Doobie) in the group. Also, Matt – glad to hear all is well with you. You’re an amazing group – you make us all proud. Keep up the good work. God bless you all.

Name: Gerald Locke

City: Regina

Province/State: Saskatchewan

Country: Canada

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Looking forward to your visit to Regina. Hope to get a chance to say hi to uncle Gerald B. while you’re in town. It will be nice to hear some familiar sounds from home.

Name: Val Frost

City: Ottawa

Province/State: Ontario

Country: Canada

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The Men of the Deeps remind those of us who come from coal miner heritage that we are only a song away from our ancestors and our proud lineage.