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Subject: love your music
Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006

I hope to see you guys again. Saw you last year at the Cleveland market. I went home and ordered 3 of your CD's. I play them all the time. One of them has the absolute extended drum piece I've ever heard. I crank it up to the max and jump around like a crazy person to it!! Love it!
Just ordered your 4th CD now and can't wait til your new one comes out. Hoping to see you at Yungaburra Folk Festival if I can convince my husband to let me go for my birthday! And I check your website to read what you say so keep writing.

Thanks,
Charlene

Subject: from Arana Pearson
Date: Sun, 8 Oct 2006

Hello, I met you today at the market in Darwin and bought Zyan. I reallyappreciate what you do and have already forwarded your website to my friends in New Zealand - it would be great if you would tour there! Inspiringsounds, very full sounds. You brightened my day after a long flight here!

Cheers,
Arana Pearson

Subject: Hi rene & rodger
Date: Fri, 06 Oct 2006

Hi everyone did u enjoy country music in Tamworth! We hoped u enjojed it because we were u come back and play your music. I loved your music n the CD indigo which was great.

Hope you r having a great time playing music beacuse i think it would be kind of fun 2 play music all around places i haven't been.

Well have a happy time and enjoy your life.

From Duyen

Subject: tour dates enquiry
Date: Mon, 25 Sep 2006

Dear Rene and Rodger,

My name is Frank Monaghan, from Derry City, Ireland. Since seeing you guys play back in January or February at Eumundi Markets, Sunshine Coast, myself and my girlfriend Sharne have become huge fans of your music. I bought your latest album 'Indigo' and listen to it all the time (Im listening to it as I write this!). You very kindly signed the CD sleeve, which may have led to frustration since everyone else that had bought your albums then also wanted theirs signed! Sorry if this delayed your set a bit!

I'm writing to you because I remember Rodger - after hearing my broad Irish accent - mentioned that you guys played the Galway Festival a few years back, and I was just wondering, if you are going to Europe next year, whether you are going to play Galway Festival again, or anywhere else in Ireland or UK?

I'm back living in Ireland now, but my girlfriend, who lives in the Gold Coast, will be coming here for our summer and we will be going to Galway for the festival, and if we could see you guys perform live again, it would
certainly be the highlight of our trip.
Your music is so inspirational, and when I listen to your album, I'm reminded of my year down under, the experience of a lifetime! No other music can invoke such memories, that only a traveller that has experienced different cultures first hand can understand! Im sure you guys can relate to this!

Please write back, and I hope to see you again in the future
Your Biggest Irish fan,
Frank (Proinsias)

ps, keep up the good work and I hope the kids are being good for you!!

Subject: music
Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2006

Dear Rene, my name is Robyn Tidd and my husband Russ & I met you & Rodger at Darwin in August at the markets where you were performing. We love your music and bought all 4 of your CD's. One of your CD's had sold out and you very kindly sent it to us here at Boyne Island. Thank you for that. I thought you said you were to perform in Mackay in October? Is this right or am I mistaken. We would love to watch you perform again as we love your music and play it all the time. Thanks for a lovely night in Darwin for us to remember.

bye for now Robyn.

Subject: My CD-Order
Date: Fri, 22 Sep 2006


Hi,
your CD's arrived last week.
Thanks a lot for your personal writings, my mother was so so happy. She and we also enjoy your last CD's very much.

But let me tell you one thing about what happened in between. Now we don't know how you liked Steve Irvin but here in Germany he was very popular and many many people are feeling very sad about his sudden death. Also my parents were visiting the Australian Zoo when they were at Australia. Here in Germany we were watching "the Crocodile Hunter" every Sunday afternoon (and also the repetitions).
If you also liked him and his crazy and hyper active mind let me tell you that we are all with you and his family in our hearts.

And again to you and your music, let me tell you greetings of my parents, they don't speak English, but they begged me to tell you to go on with your fantastic music.
Greetings from Germany
Markus and Family

Hi!
I was in Australia with my boyfriend this year from 15.5. till 17.7.06 and we did travel a lot around the state,but i can say that i was really happy to see you two playing in Darwin...We want three time to the M. beach sunset markets just to hear your music and i will never forget this...I still dont have any of yours cd but we will buy one by post soon...
We wish you good luck and hope to see and hear you again some day...
All best to you

SARA POJE
SLOVENIJA,EUROPE

Subject: Hi Rene & Rodger
Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to let you know that we love your singing/music & find it so uplifting & food for the soul! My sister brought me your CD Indigo from Eumundi Markets back in March 2006 & I still constantly play it 6 months later. My children (4 & 1yrs) & I always dance around the kitchen to it & it always makes up so happy & light. We are looking forward to adding more of your CD's to our collection.
Keep up the amazing work you are truly gifted.


With Lots of Burst Smiles
Donna, Dean, Georgia & Saxon :)


P.S We are looking forward to seeing you at Eummundi for ourselves!

Date: Thu, 29 Jun 2006

hello Rodger & Rene

i am 16 years old and live in Victoria, Australia & last week i went to Darwin on holiday and I saw Jabaru performing at the Mindl market. I thought your music was incredible! I loved it so much! It just made me want to dance. I loved the variety of instruments you used and the sound was like nothing I've heard before. I could tell both of you were really
enjoying performing, which is great to see! Well done on an excellent performance, I really wish you both all the best!

from Elly, xoxo

Subject: jabaru!
Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2006
hey jabaru,
hope ive got the right adress...
i liv in adelaide an im 12. my dad went up to darwin and saw you play in some market. he really liked it and bought INdigo for me - i love it! My faves are 'desert rose' and 'spirit of the land'.

plz cum 2 adelaide
from matt traeger

Subject: Just ordered your Indigo CD
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006

Rene,
Just wanted to send a note letting you know that I had the pleasure of seeing you perform in the rainforest in Kuranda in 2002. I just listened to the CD I bought from you and it brought back all the wonderful memories of the trip "down under".
I love the spirituality in your work and wish you many years of future success.

Sheri McAdoo
Franktown, Colorado, USA

Subject: Jabaru
Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2006

Hi Rene,

I LOVE your band!! Listened to you play each week in Darwin for the 3 months I lived there late last year. Just wondering..... when are you touring to Canberra again??? I'd love to see you play & have played your CD to a few people - they have also LOVED your music immediately! Keep up the awesome work and hopefully I will get to see you play again :-)
Rebecca

Subject: i love it
Fri, 21 Apr 2006

a very big hello from Sarah and Shaun!
We watched, listened and bought your cd indigo at the Eumundi markets on the 29th of march.
We love it, is beautiful in so many ways I can't begin to explain. I listen to your cd indigo when we want to relax and forget about work/days events and we always feel so much better afterwards.
Thankyou for creating such inspiring music,

kind regards,

Sarah and Shaun

Subject: Best wishes from Cairns
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006
Hi Rene and Rodger>


I am still on a HIGH!! after listening and watching you
last year at the Yungaburra Folk Fest. The town hall was fairly thumping and the gig you did at the pub was just awesome. The Whole building and everybody in it were just?, I don't know how to describe it. Suffice to say it was extraordinarily WILD. Just as well it was a timber building. I don't think a concrete building would have stood up! Since I first saw and HEARD you in Darwin at the Mindil markets, now more than a couple of years ago, I have been an avid fan of yours.
The next trip I did to Darwin I had my wife with me, she was also awed with your sound. Your mix of sound is just: I will say it again, awesome!!
Time does fly.
I wish you were a bit closer to Cairns thou so we could see you a bit more often.
Are you coming up again this year?? I will try to get down to the bottom end of Queensland soon and maybe catch you in Eumundi or whever!. In the meantime we will just have to be satisfied with your CD's. Any new ones in the pipe line.
Best regards from us here in North Queensland

Henk & Carmel.

Subject: from a great fan
Date: Wed, 12 Apr
Dear Rene, dear Rodger,

I have just ordered your latest CD “Indigo”. I was in Australia in 2003 and met you at the Mindil Beach Sunset Market in Darwin (see also in the guest book) where I also bought your 3 CDs and talked to you, Rene. Even though three years have passed since then, I still listen to your unique music which still has an enormous power on me. There is so much harmony between you. It energizes me, brings me back to myself, helps to relax and refill
my batteries. I hope you will continue with your music. And I hope that one day I can see/hear you again live.

Where are you currently based? Do you think you will come to Europe one day to give a live-act?

All the best for you and your 3 kids,
Claudia

AIRLIE BEACH - WHITSUNDAYS
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006

Hey guys, listen real carefully.....can you hear that ????

IT'S AIRLIE BEACH CALLING OUT FOR YOU
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When are you coming back to Airlie Beach ?Hopefully we will be on your plans soon

Take care

Kelli & Damien

Subject: Last Summer
Date: Sat, 4 Mar 2006


Hello there

just a quick note to say that we have had your CD's on in the house and car for most of the winter here in the UK. We live just outside Bristol. As I scrape the ice of the car first thing (minus 5 this morning) and drive to work its really good to listen to your music and remember back to last August when we were travelling around Australia with our two children. We saw you in Darwin again (twice) at the Mindil market. We had previously seen you two years before and had to buy your first two CD's. Your music made our first visit and travels around the Top End so memorable and part of our experiences - it was the reason we came back last summer to visit Darwin again. This time we bought your last 2 CD's Red Earth and Indigo and carried on the experience! Thanks for signing them. We will be back again.
Thanks.

Dave, Frances, Arno (4) and Anja (18 months)

Subject: Tamworth Country Music
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2006

Hi Rene and Roger,

Just wanted to say how much my husband, daughter and I loved your style of
music and all your performances during the Tamworth Country Music Festival
2006.

I, myself, dislike country music and usually leave town. However, because
of work commitments, I was unable to do so this year. My Husband, who is on
compo at the moment, managed to wander down town and informed me that I
MUST get myself down to see a magnificent band called "Jabaru" ! ! ! !

After much persuasion, I did go down town and believe it or not, you
weren't there ! ! !

I got conned the next day and what I saw was absolutely amazing. I can't believe that I haven't heard of you guys and too my amazement it was ME that was wanting to go down the next day and the day after....

I was disappointed that you didn't win the buskers award, but third was still good. I was even more disappointed that you weren't playing on the Sunday morning - last day of the festival as I planned on buying all of your cds. I will now have to do it on line.



You guys are absolutely brilliant and I hope you continue to come back each and every year to the country music festival. Thanks for making me see that Tamworth Country Music isn't all that bad, that they do attract different and unusual acts like yourselves.

Keep up the good work!!

Cheers

Robyn

Subject: hi jabaru
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2006

Just wanted to send a big applaud over your latest cd Indigo, Rene you have
beautiful voice! It's a wonderful cd, we saw you last weekend at Cleveland
markets and we also had seen Rodger play in the uk when he was in tribal
trance(late 90's), so it was great to hear your distinctive and groovy
sounds again, we are looking forward to seeing you play again this week end
at Eumundi markets, my daughter Poppy Skye (15 months) loves to dance to
your music, I think the little ones can really feel the rhythm,

keep up the
good work, and well done, from your new groupies Claire mark and poppy skye
:-)

Subject: hello guys
Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2006

hey guys we are from Wallabadah nsw we saw yous in Tamworth for the Country Music Festival, my son is 7 and he really enjoyed you guys as i did to my little 19 month old did as well, my son really liked getting his sticker
all the best in tamworth

love Dylan Danielle Angie

Subject: Hello

Dear Rene,

Hi there, a quick note to say how interesting and enjoyable I found your performance last Saturday at the Eumundi markets. I was quite transfixed by the groove you both got going and I do like your voice very much. I wish you the very best with all your musical and arts endeavours. I also think you should submit your latest album to the ARIA Awards because in my opinion you deserve a gong in the 'World' music category. I also think you should be able to sell bucket loads of CD's offshore.

Best wishes to you both. Luv
Paul Christie

Hi Rene & Roger
Date: Mon, 16 Jan 2006

MY name is Karen i listened to your amazing music at the eumundi markets. I have played your CDs till they cant play no more. I was very sad to miss you guys in brissy at king George square , When are you returning to brissy as i have some many friends i want to infect with your music?

Thank You Both so much for your raw talent please don't ever stop singing

A new fan,

Karen Simonsen
In Brisbane

Subject: Indigo
Date: Sat, 14 Jan 2006

I've got all 4 of your albums ... "Zyan" WAS my favourite. NOW it's "Indigo". This album has, indeed, taken Jabaru to another level. So rich ... sensual, primal, pulsing. Superb recording -- all instruments/vocals beautifully defined/balanced. Totally love Alan Kelly's vocals on Yama. The whole album resonates and ignites my spirituality.I also love the cover artwork & photos.

Well done, Jabaru.
Hari Om,
Libby

Subject: Great Music!!!!
Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2005

Hi guys,

I live in Airlie Beach and I recently joined in the festivities of the Reef
Festival where u guys played @ Magnums Backpackers. I bought all 4 cd's.

I just have to say, it was such a great change to have such a fantastic
group like Jabaru in our town. Your music is out of this world, I am glad I had the privilege of hearing wat great sounds u can make.

The music u play as a group reminded me so much of my time in Byron Bay. It
made me feel @ ease with myself and relaxed, i enjoyed sipping on my drink
listening to the music I imagine will be playing when I go to heaven.

Well done on such an accomplishment and keep up the good work.
You guys were an inspiration to me and I am sure to many others around Australia.

Nuraan Salie


Subject: Darwin
Date: Wed, 26 Oct 2005

Hey Rene,

You guys rock!!! I live in Darwin and loved seeing you perform at Mindil
and Parap Markets. Its the last of the Mindil Markets tonight and I was
really dissapointed that you are not here for it! You kept us mesmerised at
the markets and it was almost impossible to drag my four year old daughter
away from you to go home at nights.

Good luck with your touring and we hope to see you back in Darwin.

Lisa

Subject: Jabaru
Date: Tue, 18 Oct 2005

heyy id just like to say your music is amazing, im from toronto, canada and
i saw you preform this summer in darwin during my exchange my exchange
partner and i loved your music so much we bought all the cds. my
exchange family had remembered seeing you before last time they visited
their family in darwin and i must say your preformance was extreamly
memorable and i can see why they remembered your group so well. your
preformance will definitly be remembered as an inspiring part of my
exchange.


xxophelia

Subject: Great to discover you
Date: Wed, 12 Oct 2005

Hello gang

My wife and I have just returned from a Top End trip including Darwin.On Thurs 29th September we decided to visit Mindil markets.We passed your site as Rodger was setting the gear up.Let me say at this point we had never heard your music let alone your name or anything about you.

After the famous beach sunset viewing we stopped and heard 3 songs from you
We were knocked out,so much so that my wife made your "hard working'? CD seller work by purchasing your latest release 'Indigo'. On returning to Sydney I listened to it am so impressed we are now fans of Jabaru music.

Thanks a lot and all the best for the future.Will be getting more CDs and hope you make it down Sydney way some time so we can catch your performance again

Regards
Peter and Lorraine

Subject: Hello
Date: Fri, 26 Aug 2005

To the entire band, congratulations on your fantastic music.
I have a business in Wangarattta N.E Victoria my brother lives in HumptyDoo
and i did see u last year at Mindall Beach Mum just come back,gave me your
lateset cd Indigo i play it in the shop such energy,and diversity the singing gets me a little emotional, my busines is spiritual clothing crystals etc .i have referred you to new world music to distribute your music well done..



Subject: Had to write this!
Date: Tue, 23 Aug 2005

Hi Renee, Rodger and Kids.

I was in Darwin on the weekend on a quick call-out service
and had a few hours to spare before flying out again. It was late on Sunday evening on the way to the airport to"waste a few hours", as I drove my hire car along the Mindilbeach road,and low and behold, I heard a familiar "sound" of "Music". I had to pull over and investigate.
Your distinctive sound is recognizable any-where.
Sadly it was late and it was pack up time by the time I found you. The last time I saw you play live was in Darwin two years ago with Carmel (my wife) in tow as a "trade assistant". Wow time flies!
My wife and I enjoy your music and we have all your cd's, and now your latest!
Each album is unique and as always Awesome! I spoke with you and you informed me of your upcoming participation in the Folkfest in Yungaburra Far North Queensland in October. We have now lived here in the far north for many years and have never been to the festival. Knowing you will be playing has encouraged me to get a group of like minded together for a WEEKEND of Fun. We are both looking forward to seeing you "Live" again.

It is a Must and on my calendar.

Our Regards

Henk & Carmel Pasma.



Subject: Sweet Sounds
Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005

Hi Jabaru,
Came across you at Parap markets and later at Mindil Beach on our recent
trip to the Top End.
You were great! Bought your latest CD, Indigo, and it was on constant
rotation in our van throughout our travels. It was the perfect
accompaniment to the landscape. Your biggest fan is without doubt our 6
year old, Henry, he couldn't get enough.

From us all,

Jacqui, Paul, Henry and Carmen, many thanks.

Subject: Thanks again
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005

Dear Rene,
About a year to year and a half ago we saw you at Eumundi, and were so
moved by your music we bought the Zyan CD Then a few months later we saw you at Brisbane Riverside Markets. Between songs I introduced my son Dylan (your biggest fan). You were kind enough to dedicate his favourite song to him, give him a hug, let us take a pic of you two together and sign an autograph for him.
We then saw you again in Feb. 2005 and you remembered Dylan which meant the world to him. He blushed and was so pleased and proud. Of course we bought your latest cd and adore it! lol

Thanks for adding the human touch it means so much to many...

Namaste

Lisa Scott

Subject: Woodford Folk Festival
Date: Mon, 14 Feb

Hello. This is Lynn, Director of large child care centre in Caboolture
(now). I wrote to you a year ago and said how sad i was that you never
performed at the Folk festival.I love playing your music to the children i care for. Well i wrote many letters to the festival body...and then there
you were. Of course it would have had nothing to do with my letters, but i
was thrilled to listen to you at the Chai tent that night. I also listened
to you on 13th at Caloundra. I have a head full of rag dreads, and would
liked to have said hi but was on my way somewhere. I loved the dog sitting
on the pram roof...looks like all the family travel together...
thank you
again for sharing your music...

warm regards...Lynn

Subject: Jabaru & the experience.
Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2005

Hi,

Rene & Roger,

Had the pleasure to meet up with Rene at the Tamworth Music Festival in January 2005 and hope to see you both again in Darwin July 2005. Both my wife & I are over the moon with your music, so refreshing to hear so
refreshing to hear music such as yours that really means something to us all
please keep it coming.
We have now purchased all of your cd's and look forward to your next
release

Thank you both again for wonderful music and until Darwin be thinking of
you

Regards Les & Pauline Cooper,
Falls Creek NSW 2540

Subject: Jabaru! Excellent!
Date: Fri, 21 Jan 2005

Hi!

How are you and the rest of Jabaru? Hope you're all well :-)
I had to write to you after just listening to your album, Zyan. It is
excellent!

While I was in Darwin in June 2004 I often watched and listened to your
music at Mindil Beach market. Me and my friends would stand and nearly end
up being under hypnosis through your music. It is so uplifting yet relaxing
at the same time.

I was so impressed I bought your whole CD collection there and then :-)

Now back home home in England and I often listen to your music. It takes me
to a place I just can't explain. Simply the most beautiful mix of music and
lyrics.

Keep up the good work and take care,

Andrew Cutts

Telford, UK


Naputji naputji

Subject: Love your music
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004

I was recently doing a Wilderness tour of Kakadu and our guide had your
CD's, which I absolutely loved. He directed me to the Mindle Beach
markets and I was blown away when I saw you play live. I bought a CD and
have played it over and over again - I never tire of it. I have a
stressful job in Sydney and I love coming home from work, putting on
your CD and being carried away by your music.

Thank you!!
Louise Larkin

Subject: from Darwin Rural
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 2004

Hi Rene & Rodger

I was unaware of your tour of Darwin and was at the Parap Markets on
Saturday with my friend. I was lured and enchanted by your music and very
spiritually connected by it as was my friend. We spent quite a bit of time
just listening to you both. Your children are beautiful as children should
be and what a wonderful thing you are doing by having them with you on
tour. I envy you your lifestyle! Could I come and travel with you and be
your nanny?? (Just joking!)
For some reason or other JABARU keeps coming back to me and your first Cd
is one I have looked at many times but have never bought. Obviously it
wasn't the right time and now it has all come together, the name, seeing
you, the music and now I will have all your Cds.
You both obviously enjoy what you are doing so keep up the beautiful music,
the lifestyle, and loving those children the way you do.
One day would love to meet you and did once live at the Sunshine Coast many
years ago. I am a true Queenslander just enjoying another part of our
country while I can.

Will keep in touch
Kindest Regards
Helen Johnston
Bees Creek. Darwin

Subject: Eumundi
Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004

Jabaru
Your a great band. Thank you.

I was in QLD in the Fall of 2001 (Spring for me). I listened and danced
to your music at the Emundi market. Took a few pictures. I finally got a
computer again and thought I'd send the note I wanted to send for 3 years.

Wish you could come to the states. Nothing quite like you guys here. I
mean, sure there's plenty of music here, but you have something special.
SO.......... don't know when I can make it back to the Aussie world. But
I sure liked it when I was there.

Warmest Regards,

Joyce

PS
I'd like to order some of your music soon
Peace & Happiness

Subject: melbourne
Tues 3rd Aug 2004

gday gday, my name is Trent and my girlfriend (Lee) and her mother (Gail)
are massive fans of yours. Ever since Gail filmed a bit of your live act
at the mindil markets in 2002. She then couldn't stop talking about you
both. She then showed the video tape to Lee and she fell in love. they
then got a hold of you and bought both your albums!!!
I took a good listen and found it mezmerising myself. It would be gr8 if
your tour included Melb, thats were we are.
If I could get on you mailing list for updates on album releases that would be gr8. Are you going to release any of you past or present music on
vinyl??? I am a DJ andwould love to have copies to play and mix. I know a
lot of cats would ask me who is that were did that break come from. I
would be proud to tell them about you.
Talk to you soon good luck with the rest of your tour.

yours sincerely
Trent Wildman
Peace out

Subject: Congratulations
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:36:15 EDT

We were visiting Australia form England at Easter this year and stumbled
across you in Eumundi market. We loved the music you were playing and
bought one of your CDs which we played as we toured around - and is still in my car now!
Our 2 boys love your baby gurgling at the end of the CD! Inspired, we even
bought a didge which we carried all aound Australia with us and back home.
We can get the right sound from it but can't sustain it for very long.
Went on your website to find out how to order your other CDs and saw from
your news that Indigo has been born! - so just thought we would send our
congratulations to you all. We are hoping that one day you will come over >to England to perform (you mentioned you played in Oxfordshire once, which is where we live) - so we can come along and watch. Will keep a lookout on your
website.
With our best wishes,
Beverley, Martin, Matt and Laurence Copson

Subject: Top End Tour started with Jabaru
Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Dear Jabaru,

we started our tour through the top end of Australia at 16th of May 2004
with your concert at Mindil Beach in Darwin. What a start! You gave us a
lot of energy with your wonderful music. It was a magical moment,
especially with that congenial dancer (you might remember) and we'll
never forget it. We bought two of your CDs and they accompanied us on
our tour to Broome and back to Darwin again, giving us a good spirit for
the road. We enjoyed them very much and we'd like to thank you for this.
You bring so much joy to all the people, that listen to your concerts
and CDs!
Now we're back in Germany, still listening to your music. I'll check our
CD-stores for your third CD.
I hope everything went well with your newborn child!! Is it a boy or a
girl? We wish you all the best for your whole family and hope to see you
again, somewhere in Australia o our next trip.
regards,
Juergen from Cologne in Germany

Subject: Jabaru not accepted into Woodford Folf Festival
Date: Fri 24 Oct 2003,

G'day,
For months I have enjoyed the street performers 'Jabaru' in Darwin at theMindil beach sunset markets... They play awesome music and besides that,you can see that they really enjoy making music... I have spoken with several people in the audience and they all agreed that Jabaru is a band you have to see and enjoy.

Unfortunately, I understood that the application of Jabaru to play at the Woodford Folk Festival has been denied.... That's really sad news for the people who get there to listen to the performers. In my opinion a festival as the Woodford Folk is a good opportunity for everybody to listen to several performers. Without Jabaru the festival is incomplete.....Hopefully you can change your mind and invite them to play on the festival. You will be surprised and definately not be disappointed.

Regards,
John Busch The Netherlands.....

Subject:Hallo!
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003

Hallo Rene and Roger
I have to fly back to Austria very soon. Australia has been a very specia ltime for me. Especialy Darwin and at the Mindil Beach Market, we were a grea tbunch of people and we were very lucky. One of the reasons why we had such a great time together were you and your music.
Thank you Rene, Roger, Zyan andKhanu.Congratulations, Ruben told me your family is growing bigger,good luck.
I hope I see you somewhere, sometime again.
Alexandra

Subject: Hi from Broome We miss you!!!!
Date: Sat, 18 Oct 2003

Dear Jabaru,
I am just writing to say a very big thankyou for playing your inspirational music here in Broome. I came down to the markets every Saturday while you were here with my 17 month old son. ( he loves your music too). I am listening to your Khanu CD at the moment and feel absolutely wonderful. You are so truly gifted at what you do!
The last show that you did at Murphy's was fantastic - I will remember that show forever. I hope you enjoyed your stay here and really hope to see you play your joyful music again soon.
All the best for your travels,
Lots of love and Broome sunsets,
Kylie Stott XXXOOO

Subject: How about Womadelaide?
Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2003

Greetings from Arctic Adelaide!
I first heard you play over a a year ago down at Glenelg and was blown away. Since then I have been singing your praises to all that will listen. Just came back from 3mths living in Darwin and was surprised and delighted to hear you playing at Mindil. Your music created the perfect ambience for the markets and was truly inspirational. Have enjoyed the last three months going to the markets (and Ski club) to hear you play. Ain't nothing like sitting on Mindil beach watching the sunset, eating some fine foods and hearing your rhythms drifting over the hill. Hasn't been the same since you left.
Anyway, really hoping you come by this way after WA -- I'd love to hear you again and get the one cd I don't have and bring my buddies along for a musical treat! How about Womadelaide!?
Happy travels --
Jenni O'Connor.

Subject:Mindil Market
Date:Sun 7th Sept 2003
Hi Jabau,
My name is Debbie Paini, my husband and I first saw you perform at the Mindle Markets in Darwin.(the night of the power Blackouts !!!) I felt so connected to your fantastic music. I tried to buy your CDs the next day in every music shop in Darwin. Luckily someone told us you were performing at the Parap Markets Saturday morning. I arrived in time for another great performance and bought all three CDs and a tee-shirt. Your CDs drove us safely home all the way to Kojonup, a very pretty town in the south west of Western Australia. I have played your music to so many people and all are inspired and just love it. Our daughter Shae is 21 and a gifted healer, is also hooked. We feel this spiritual connection and whenever I'm feeling down and missing the road I play your music. Back at work this week, so your CDs have helped !!!!
However I have just checked your tour dates and noticed that you are heading down our way. Would you consider coming to Kojonup to play ? We have recently opened an award-winning Aboriginal Interpretive Centre called "Kodja Place."
Kojonup, home to the local Noongar people for thousands of years where they led Europeans (Wadjelas) to its central feature - a freshwater permanent spring in 1837.Wadjelas settled and Noongars retreated, losing much of their culture.But now in 2003 both groups have come together to share their history in the creation of an award-winning place.
At the heart of this story lies the recognition of the Noongar role in Kojonup history. And the land itself with springs and its special places, a re-discovery of its ecological and spiritual messages for both Noongars and Wadjelas.Website www.kodjaplace.net.au This is no boring museum !!! It is just hands on and so good. We know its special - we have been everywhere else !!!!! I think you would also enjoy the Rose Maze (the story of three women - Noongar,English and Italian growing together) and the parks and garden surrounds of Kodja Place.
Thanks again for your fantastic music and look forward to hearing from you.We do hope you can visit us and enjoy our rural hospitality and friendship.
Cheers Debbie

Subject: Jabaru is great!
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2003 11:21:22 +0200 (MEST)

Hi Rene, hi Rodger,

I just wanted to tell you that I'm enjoying all your 3 CDs very much back home in Austria now. I heard your performance on June 5th at the Mindil
Beach
Sunset Market in Darwin which was just great! I really, really enjoyed myself
there. And when I listened to your music, I couldn't move on to see the
market stalls. I was kind of caught with your rythms. When I came back to
the market on the Sunday after my Kakadu-Tour, it was unfortunately too late.
You had already finished. But I exchanged a few words with you, Rene, I don't know if you remember.

I just wanted to wish you all the best for the future. And let me know if
you ever come to Austria (it is a very beautiful country!)

All the best,
Claudia

Subject: Mindil Market awesome
Date: Sun, 20 Jul 2003

Hey Jabaru,
I have your Khanu CD in the player right now, listening to the rhythm and
hanging on the flow of the beat. I was totally mezmerized by your
performance at the Mindil Beach Sunset Market on July 10th. That was my
only night in Darwin, having camped in Kakadu. You made the evening most
memorable. I can't wait till some of the songs you played there come out on
CD. I'm now a huge long distance fan. Keep making those sounds, they
summed up the great energy I recieved during my visit to Australia.

Bill O'Rourke
Costa, Mesa - Southern California - USA

Subject: 5 weeks in Tasmania - you must have enjoyed yourselves !
Date: Sat, 12 Apr 2003

I caught your performance at Hobart's Salamanca Market on 12 April 2003.
Blown away by your energy and talent. We are treated to some of Australia's best market buskers and performers here - but you have certainly caught our attention. The rhythms and musical images of colour and light that you create - just awesome. Please make sure you come back.

Regards
Gerald Englebretsen, Hobart.

Subject: My new music
Date: Thu, 10 Apr 2003

Hi Rene
I heard you guy's playing at Salamanca Market in Hobart on the 22nd of March. After listening to Love Is I bought your Cd Khanu, a lot of my friends that have come to visit me love it as much as I do, I have to admit thought I have never bought a Cd or really thought of listening to it properly before it is great I love it so much and will be ordering the others slowly, there is not a day that I am home from work or after work that I do not put it on. If ever you come back to Tassie and come to Launceston please let me know as I would love to sit and listen to you guys live.

Thank You for the experience
Sharee

Subject: Performance in Melbourne????
Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003

Hello to you Jabaru

I was fortunate to hear you play at Salamanca markets last week end andthen again that evening.
Absolutely moving, warming and insightful It moves the spirit within.

I would like to know when, and where you are playing in Melbourne (Mornington) over the Easter period as I would like to be embraced by your energizing rhythm's again.

Cheers Joy
Keep shining like the sun!

Subject: Victor Harbor
Date: Wed, 1 May 2002

Hi Rene & Roger

Presume you have now safely made it to WA & soaking up the environment
there...Am sure you will be received & do well there. Have attached the best
photo of you guys playing out the front of the 'Crown' Hotel for your travel.

Wishing you all the best for the future...

Regards Deb & John :)

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