It’s looking like I’ll miss the salmon run this year. In the big picture that’s no big deal: the fish will come up just fine with out me and the crowds will be there like every year. There will be stories of nut-cases fighting over casting spots, of two fisherman hooked into the same fish–at the same time–of bar fights, of game wardens, of postcards days coming in between hints of winter from across the lake
And I won’t be there.
. Yes, in the big picture that don’t mean much. And I know what choices I’ve made and be careful what you wish for: I’m at the airport right now, waiting for a plane. By this afternoon I’ll be in California and by tonight I’ll be on the road to Bakersfield (I think) and I’ll spend the next week driving across country meeting with radio personalities trying to convince them to play my song: in all honesty to myself, probably a vain pursuit: I don’t know how records make it onto the air: I’ve done years of this kind of glad-handing with Lydia Miller, Dean Miller, Steve Holy, Lila McCann, and for all the chili cook-offs we judged, all the free lunch time concerts we gave, all the donuts we brought to the station we got little if any air play out of it (Steve Holy’s “Brand New Girlfriend” being the exception) and to tell the truth, I have no idea how that happened. It seemed like Steve and I worked much harder to get other songs of his on the charts to no avail
I guessing it all comes down to money and who ya know, and that’s fine, that’s life. And money and who I know has gotten me this far...however, I have no idea if it will get “Cowtippin’” on the radio...regardless, I’m about to drive across the continental US campaigning on my behalf, so if it don’t fly it ain’t for lack of trying.
Meanwhile there will be hordes gathered at the dam on Oak Orchard Creek. The King salmon will start to stack up and the lifters will have a heyday. Factory workers and the unemployed from Buffalo will drag stringers of gnarly-looking chinook and maybe the early brown trout or two up from the creek. Meadows and corn fields will become huge parking lots, $5 for the day and the local accents will be peppered with twangs from Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Toronto and the Ukraine. Yes, the Ukraine. I don’t know when the Russians invaded Western New York but heir presence is ubiquitous on the Lake Erie and Lake Ontario tributaries this time of year. Legends surrounding them and the local Seneca Indians abound; The Russians for their long-lining and the Seneca’s for their fish trapping. I don’t know if any of it’s true, but I hear the murmurs of contempt every year and every year I never see it for myself.
I started fishing the Salmon River about ten years ago. That first year found us (my dad and my cousin and myself) there somewhat by accident. My Dad and my Uncle George had made a trip to the Adirondacks the year previous, to hunt. In almost sixty odd years on the planet neither one of them had ventured more than a hundred miles from Chautauqua Co. to hunt, or fish. If I remember it was Georges idea to hunt the Adirondacks that year. Maybe he knew that his health was in decline at the time, I suspect as much. He and my dad explored the woods around the Tug Hill plateau that year, flushing more partridge (grouse) than anything else, probably wishing they’d brought shotguns rather than muzzle-loaders. According to my dad, they had the time of their lives despite coming home empty handed. Not long after they returned home George saw a doctor about a nagging pain in his shoulder. Six months later, after several awful bouts of chemotherapy, he succumbed to the effects of mesothelioma. My dad said among his last words were “I wish I’d have gone more places and seen more things.”

With Georges words in mind, my dad set aside a couple weeks in October to hunt the Adirondacks that next year/ More accurately, we’d be hunting the foothills of the Adirondacks, around Inmans’ Gulf outside of Adams New York. Now, I know most people think of New York City when they think of new York at all, and if that’s what’s in your head as I describe this place you’re way, way off. Adams NY is in Jefferson Co, where the shores of Lake Ontario merge into the St Lawrence River. Jefferson Co. Is one of the least populated counties in the US east of the Mississippi or so I’ve been told. Around here you’ll see Canadian flags flown, see snowmobiles for sale, hear French on the radio and you’ll get served brown gravy with your fries. Aside form the odd dollar general, Walmart off the interstate, or Kwick fill gas station, it doesn’t look like much has been built around here since maybe the mid-fifties or so. There are Taverns scattered all over the place. Most of them with Labatt’s Blue Banners stretched across their entrances saying “Welcome Hunters..” The local radio station broadcasts out of Sandy Creek NY. They play Country. Nothing but Country. Old Country. IMHO they are about the greatest radio station on the planet, WSCP. In the day they’d play whatever old country the DJ felt like playing. At 8am every morning there was a morning “truck report” which consisted each day of the announcer saying “smooth sailing on the I-81 clear to Montreal....now here’s Dave Dudley.” The afternoon Jock would play Louvin brothers bootlegs he made on an 8-track tape. The concert would run non-stop for the duration (45 minutes) after which the Jock would come on air to plead “alright, alright already, I’ll play that damned Shania song after the commercials, then STOP calling me!!”

That year, we hunted around Inman’s gulf for over a week. It was very cold for October, there was about a foot of snow after the second night in camp ( we were in tents) and we had to thaw out the ice from a sauce pan to make coffee every morning. We hunted with muzzle loaders by the lake and with 270's up on the plateau after the season started. I walked many excruciatingly slow miles along the ski trails looking for sign, seeing little, flushing a lot of partridge (damn I wish I had a shotgun!) That year none of us would bring home any meat. Oh well, that’s why it’s called hunting, not killing.

One afternoon that first year, we’d decided to go into town and replenish the beer supply My cousin Corky and I could both put a hurting on a 12pack (still can) ....and coming back from town at the Sandy Creek bridge on Rte 3 there were a few cars parked, an indication something is under the bridge, and we felt obliged to stop. At that time it had been years since I’d fished –or shall I say snagged for salmon–I’d lived in California for a couple years, and then in TN--–and I’d forgotten what it was like to catch salmon fever. We walked down the banks of the stream and right there below the bridge was a small pod of what to me were HUGE fish. Back in Chautauqua Co the average steelhead might run to 12 pounds on the big side. We’d had chinook and coho in Lake Erie when I was very young but the NY DEC had stopped stocking them due to poor returns years earlier. Back then the practice of “snagging” or “snatching” was legal and as such I guess I thought of it as ethical as well. The fact that we’d snag fish at night while holding a lantern in the dark is another story. (YES I have done redneck things. As an adult I regret them.)

Anyhow. ...there were a few fisherman huddled over not-so-many-fish that day. The fish were Chinook Salmon, also known as Kings (by most locals) or as “Spring” Salmon (if you live in Alaska). All fish were in the 25lb class. Surrounding the pod were several “fisherman” in neoprene waders, utilizing fly rods run with monofilament on free-spinning large arbor reels. The terminal tackle consisted of a large single hook covered with as piece of sponge sprayed with anise-oil about two feet or so beneath a “slinky, ----basically a sock of lead---designed with the intention of getting the hook down on the creek bottom, where the “fisherman” could dredge in front (or sometimes in the middle) of the fish, hooking it “legally” in the mouth or (not legally) anywhere else. At the time, I hadn’t fished in NY in a long time and the reg’s had changed, not only outlawing (in theory) the practice of snatching (which is exactly what the gentleman in the creek were doing that day) but also banning the use of treble hooks of any size, in streams during the salmon/steelhead run. Back in the day when we’d snagged in the dark, we’d done so with really large treble hooks, 3/0 hooks with an inch-and-a-half gap from shank to point. They were deadly. “Ethical” fishing back then meant using a ”Little Cleo” spoon with a size 8 treble hook and getting the fish to actually strike the lure. An unlikely proposition most of the time.

“That’s an illegal bait!” Yelled one camouflaged lifter with a Buffalo Bills cap on his head.

“Huh?”

“No treble hooks!” he said to me indignantly

“Huh?”

“That’s against regs,” he said pointing at my “Lil Cleo.”.

I took off the lure as he hooked into a HUGE king–in the eye.

As I re-rigged this guy hauled in the King. It was the size of my leg. With what I’d guess was 50 lb test the procedure took about 2 minutes. When he’d landed the salmon the Bills fan in camo carried the decaying-half-alive carcass to his truck where he ran a grappling hook scale through it’s kype and responded with a loud

“Fuck!.... Only 27!!

“I’m gonna break thirty pounds one of these days,” he said to his buddy.

I remember him giving me dirty looks Very clearly I remember that. And Corky saying he’d “kick that city-fucker’s ass if he gave us any more shit.”.

That was ten years ago.

I caught salmon fever in a bad way that day. I didn’t land any fish, let alone hook into any. I didn’t know what the hell is was doing. I hadn’t done any research, hadn’t asked questions, I thought what I knew would work. It didn’t. No matter, it was cool to see those big fish in that little stream.

The next year things changed. The trip had now become known as the “George McGraw Memorial,” in Uncle George,s honor my father and my cousin and I all vowed to set aside time every year at hunting/salmon season to head up to this part of New York and shoot deer, drink beer, and try and catch fish. The second year saw an upgrade in accommodations. Rather than tent camp, my dad reserved us a cabin at Selkirk Shore State Park on the beach of Lake Ontario. Selkirk Shores is almost on the mouth of the salmon river. A small tributary, Grindstone Creek, empties in Ontario at Selkirk’s picnic area. Stories abound of little kids catching huge Kings on a worm on a spinning rod in Grindstone Creek. We went to Sandy Creek again. We saw fish. We had fly rods. I’d done research, tied flies that were supposed to catch fish, I worked it hard, fishing the days length everyday for a week. I caught nothing. My father, on the other hand, became legendary that year. While Corky and I would have starved trying to feed ourselves, my dad shot a big Doe an hour after muzzle loader opened and hooked into three big kings in a very short pre- dusk session on the Salmon at Altmar. I was happy for him. I was also very jealous. My dad had relied (or so I thought) on what information I’d gleaned from books and magazines and what flies I’d tied for him. I’d fished for days and still hadn’t gotten the skunk off. My dad bagged his deer on opening morning, slept the whole next day and drove around most of the next. When he finally got motivated to actually wet a line he was successful almost immediately.

That evening I learned an invaluable lesson from my old man: “forget your books and magazines..You want to catch fish? Watch someone who’s catching fish, make friends, ask questions. Indeed after a couple days on the river it seemed like my dad had made friends with just about everybody. He’d made a few enemies too. At almost sixty years old he didn’t shy away from telling someone lacking etiquette what he thought of them: “Can you work your way in? Well, it’s a BIG River, pal, or MOVE motherfucker, or my next cast is in your eye!”

In the whole week I hooked into a few kings after my dad explained to me the secret: cast at the hen’s tails and the males while get territorial on anything moving into the nest. I hooked up three times. All fish took me downstream and broke me off. My dad had about as much luck actually landing fish.

The third year at Pulaski is when Big Bill (my dad) and I really got our game on. Armed with what I learned the years before I came prepared with boxes and boxes of small flies and spools and spools of small diameter flourocarbon. Even if they are half-dead on up the river, those big kings have excellent eye sight and accordingly are very, very line-shy. They’re very bait shy as well (most of the time) and will simply move out of the way of most any object coming downstream at them. The method I concocted to catch these fish was this: use small, very small flies and small diameter flouro (which supposedly disappears underwater) and basically force feed the bait into the salmons mouth. Fishing the upper-fly section we were blessed with a thick run of big Kings that season, along with the occasional Coho, brown trout and steelhead. I presented (and lost) version after version of size 14 green nymph–some in fishes mouth, others on the river bottom, following the adage “If you ain’t losin’ tackle, you ain’t catching fish,” TRUE indeed. Problem was I wasn’t landing any of the Kings I hooked into. Running 25lb test down to 6lb tippet on a 25lb behemoth that uses the current to it’s advantage you will come up the loser in every contest. I assume it was from observing somebody else’s success that my father figured out that if you ran, literally ran down stream to get below the fish you might have a fighting chance at landing a leviathan. A Salmon is not an intelligent animal, it has one mission in life: to spawn...well, make that two missions, to spawn and survive. Considering how this is a fish destined to expire only shortly after achieving that first goal....

Getting below the salmon in the current, the fish will fight tension (from the angler) against it, running against the stream, tiring itself out, giving the angler (a very appropriate term considering our use of geometry and physics in this situation ) the advantage as the animal tires and the fisherman can haul the fish to shallow water where he can bring it to hand in a net, or as is my personal preference, by grabbing it above the tail and “tailing it” out of the water.

That year the fishing started out good on the Tuesday we got there. By Wednesday we thought it couldn’t get any better, by Thursday it did get better and by Friday my dad and I were “putting on a clinic.” I might have landed a dozen fish the last day of the trip, all over twenty lbs, I’m sure I hooked into over a hundred, sometimes as many as six fish on consecutive drifts...by the time we headed back home I was relieved. My forearms hurt from reeling.

In the years after that we made it to the Salmon River without fail. Every season was different, we’d be early for the run, late for the run, hit the run right on the nose, or get the feeling that there wasn’t going to be a run at all. While my dad was alive we never beat that third year for catching fish. I went back the next season and people remembered who I was “You’re that guy who knocked the pants off ‘em at Uppers, last year, aren’t ya?”

Yes. I am.

I felt like a rock star.

My father’s’s health started to decline in ‘06. I missed the year before at Pulaski due to my insane touring schedule. In the wake of Nashville Star I had to “strike while the iron was hot”according to my dad, although he’d made me promise, promise that I’d set aside two weeks next year to go to Pulaski with him. I’d been there sitting at the table in cabin 12 in ‘04 when he’d a had a mini-stroke and didn’t tell me about it. He didn’t want to go home or to ruin my vacation. He survived open heart surgery to deal with the damage that 40 years of smoking had done to his arteries and we thought we might get another ten years of his company. In ‘06 he said he was still uncomfortable from having his chest cracked open and that he wouldn’t sleep well enough to enjoy the trip. He stayed home, I stayed on the road. That winter he saw the doctor regarding some other nagging issues and we got the bad news we’d all been suspecting we’d hear someday: he had cancer. At first, while it was taken seriously enough, we were told not to worry too much: men survive prostate cancer all the time. ‘Live your life,’ the doctors said. My parents went to Paris that Christmas. I stayed on the road. It was almost as if cancelling gigs to go on that trip was to show that I didn’t have faith that my dad would be okay.

“I’ll catch ya next year I said.”

And writing that down of course, you know there was no “next year.” The cancer my dad had was mis-diagnosed at the onset and-–maybe fortunately in the bigger scheme–my dad’s health, once it started deteriorating, deteriorated rapidly. In a way a blessing, considering how he suffered. And not to get political, but if you don’t think that our health system could at least use a tweak then you are either extremely rich or just plain fucking crazy and have never lost someone–someone who supposedly had “good” insurance to an awful disease like cancer.

(And as a corollary: if you don’t believe that marijuana should-- at the least-- be legal for medicinal use—for people like my dad who ate oxycodin’s and still felt miserable and turned –--literally--- turned grey...if you don’t think we should allow that naturally-growing-the-way-God- made-it weed cannabis to be used to ease the suffering of dying people...... FUCK YOU).

As the story goes, we lost my Dad that July and it was about as awful a thing a close family like mine–or yours–should ever have to go through. It’s over two years now and I still think about Big Bill all the time and he was my best friend and my best source of good advice. He was my moral compass, my think-through crazy- ideas- with guy, he was the inspiration for more than a song or two and more than all that, he was my fishin’ buddy.

That same year I went to Pulaski all alone. Not all alone really, you never get much of the river to yourself while you’re there, but I camped alone, drank Busch Light in a can alone, and I listened to the World Series on the radio alone. The weather that year was mostly gloomy. In my mind, I do remember one nice sunset on the estuary, otherwise I remember rain, and more than anything I remember that as the year that the fishing I thought couldn’t possibly get any better GOT better. If Selkirk Shores is right on the banks of Lake Ontario not a mile from the mouth of the salmon, it doesn’t mean we (my dad and I ) ever fished the river anywhere around there. For all of Georges wishing he’d “gone more places and seen more things” Big Bill and I got into a habit of fishing the upper fly-section every season and that was it. We stuck to it I had explored most of the popular spots on the Salmon: The Sportsman’s hole, the Compacter, Altmar, Trestle Pool, I’d even had a few banner days to myself above compacter where I’d caught fish and had no neighbors what-so-ever. But if Billy was with me we fished upper-fly and we did if not great then good enough and we knew the run and where they fish where likely to stack up and we were consistent and successful there so why mess with it if it works, right?

At the mouth of the Pulaski there is a private reserve owned (how conveniently?) by The Douglaston family. I guess there’s a politician or two in there, I don’t know the whole story, I just know that the Douglaston Salmon Run as it is known is the first stretch of fish-able water on the Salmon, the lowest real estate that you can work a fly-rod from...I also know that you have top pay to fish it. I found this out after having hauled a canoe up the estuary into the run that first year...it’s remarkable I wasn’t kicked out. I don’t think you could get away with that now.

Back when I started fishing the Salmon Douglaston was $10 per rod per day, which, when the price of a fishing licence was twenty bucks seemed a bit exorbitant. A permit to fish on reservation (Seneca Indian) was $14 back then. My, have things changed. Nowadays my out-of state license in NY runs $50 I think, the Seneca’s charge $30 and Douglaston charges a whopping $30 a day to fish on its property (for all I know It may have gone up even more). As for me. I blame it on BUSH. George Bush. No, not George W Bush, I blame all kinds of other shit on him...it’s the dad I’m talking about, #41. I kind of liked Bush Sr. He seemed like an intelligent, capable guy (forgetting any insinuations surrounding Iran-Contra)... I think Me and Bill could have fished with him and had a good time. (Actually, I think I could fish with W and have a good time too, it’s that whole leader-of-the Free world thing I never liked him having something to do with) but again, let’s not talk politics. I’m sober as I write this and I’m calm and in a pretty good mood and I‘d like to keep it that way.

Anyhow. Back in the early part of the decade, Ole George HW came to Pulaski and fished and had the whole of Douglaston to himself for a day. The whole of Douglaston, which is to say he had both sides of the river for the first five miles upstream from the mouth to himself and his secret servicemen. For this he is to be loathed. We’ll maybe not so much that but as for the part that he failed to land any fish and that his cast “had an inside trailing loop” well, if you ask me, president or not, he just doesn’t deserve to have that whole section to himself for a day, a whole day. He hasn’t put in the work. I have and I don’t deserve the whole river to myself, No One does.

It’s not democratic.

But again, enough about Politics. George Sr fished the Salmon and it made some news and what was already a crowded fishery got even more crowded and Douglaston got more notoriety and they raised their prices and what’s a poor guitar player like me supposed to do? Spend $30 a day to fish? On private property? Might as well take up golf....

But then again...the run is SO close to the State Park where I camp, how could I not explore it? (“wish I’d gone more place, etc...) That year my dad passed--in his memory-- I paid the thirty bucks and if anything it was worth shortening that drive to about two minutes to get to the fishing hole. I arrived, along with the other 300 anglers (that’s right three hundred) at 5 am to get myself a good spot on the Douglaston. At 5am in Upstate NY at that time of year, the second week of October, it is pitch black at that time of the morning. Each and every fisherman waiting in line to get access to the river wears a headlamp, the kind you’d see on a coal miner. Most have fly rods, some have noodle rods (long spinning rigs designed for Crappie/and or Salmon fishing) the length offers some leverage over the big fish. Down here on the lower river where the fish are still fresh from the lake–not black and spawned out–you need that leverage....as I was about to find out.

I walked through the woods towards the sound of rushing water. In the pitch black I wouldn’t be able to suss-out a spot regardless so why not just get to the closest section? I waded in, Looking up and down river was like seeing fireflies, hundreds of sportsmen, flashing their head lanterns as if to say “this is my spot, keep your distance.” Arriving on the water it’s barely 6am, maybe. According to the regs, fishing on Salmon river is legal from dawn to dusk (or is it a half-hour before ‘til a half hour after? I forget) either way, now that you have a spot, there is a wait involved before you can legally cast. By my estimation, that wait should be over by the time it’s light enough for me to be able to tie on a fly with my flashlight.

They might as well shoot off a canon or ring a bell. As the sky lightens up to that certain point you begin to hear the whizzing of reels as the go into their backing, you hear splashing, hoots of joys and the cry “Fish ON!!.”

I stayed in my spot til about noon. The run I fished was on the deep side, three to four feet in the middle which in itself makes the proposition of hooking a king a challenge. The easy way to do it is to get them into shallower water where they can’t get around your fly so much. Regardless I hooked into and landed several nice fish, something no one else around me was doing. I had a good time, enough real estate to myself, and I had a little bit of an audience.

After taking a lunch break I decided to explore the run taking a walk down river to see if I could walk to where I’d pulled my canoe into years previous. I was surprised to see some open sections far down stream and quickly claimed a section that held fish in numbers. To add to the allure of the spot there was a channel of slate above me which acted as a fish funnel. Funnel’s I learned form Big Bill are you’re best friend when it comes to finding game, be it deer or fish or turkey, animals are like people they’ll take the easy way if given a chance.

So I stood in this spot and I caught fish. Make that a lot of fish. And to be accurate I landed a lot of fish, I had plenty of stream below me to get leverage, I had the sun shining at the right angle to sight fish, I had the right rod, the right flies, I think I had Big Bill watching over me..

So of course the next day I handed over $30 dollars once more and If I thought the fishing couldn’t get any better I was (again) wrong. I don’t know how many salmon, King and Coho I landed that day but I’m gonna guess it was over thirty and I hooked into well over a hundred. I started at sunup, finished at dusk and was wiped out. I sat by the fire that night and tried to stay awake to listen to the Red Sox playoff game but I was out after two beers.

And of course I paid the thirty bucks agin the next morning and went to that same spot and it was a beautiful day and If I thought I couldn’t beat the day previous I certainly got a good start on it by noon I’d landed twenty five Kings ( I counted) over 25lbs (I estimated) had some real fun with the odd-pod of coho coming through (they were like motorcycle gangs churning up the water) and had according to an at-first unwelcome-visitor who helped funnel in the pod from across the bank “so many salmon in front of me that I could walk across on their backs.” The coho, like the Kings, were mostly still silvery at this point in the river, still feisty, still healthy. After lunch it struck me how much my forearms were starting to hurt and I told myself that If I hooked into a nice silvery Coho that I’d keep it and maybe call it a day. I mean, how much of a good thing can you have, eh? I had enough pods come through that I could be selective and after about an hour I had my fish: 20lbs +, silvery on the outside, nice and pink on the inside, I played him for fifteen minutes or so, hauled him to the bank, said a little prayer of thanks and quit. Walking back to my truck I had another fisherman or two remark “holy shit that ‘s a nice steelhead.” “It’s a coho,” I said, “It’s still fresh.”

I took that fish to the market on the corner of routes 13 and 3. They, like a lot of other establishments in the area, will clean and package your salmon, if you’re too lazy (or in my case too damned tired) to do it yourself. The fella at the cleaning station kept calling me “Chief”....said he’d “get to my fish in a while, Chief,”so I went and got some good beer (Saranac?) And some sides for the grill while I waited. I came back when my fillets were ready and I went back to my campsite. I may have hade some intentions of getting back on stream before the day was over, but I got my propane grill going and had a beer in my hand and that coho with a little chili powder and cumin and brown sugar on it, cooked on that grill all of an hour after it had been swimming full steam up the creek was about the best fish I’ve eaten in my life.

I’m sitting on a plane right now. Thirty thousand feet up in the air on my way to LA to start a radio tour. I’m going to land this morning, get in a vehicle and drive right back across the country and try and convince radio to play my song. I”m gonna play show’s next week in Pittsburgh, Mayville New York, Rochester NY, Ellicottville, NY. Half the reason I booked those shows was an excuse to be in upstate NY when the salmon were in. I’ll probably have to bolt as soon as I’m done with those shows and continue trying to convince radio that they should give me a chance. I’ll probably miss the salmon run this year, but sitting here on this plane, writing this all down I kind of feel like I’m there right now, and I miss Pulaski, the smell of the breeze blowing off Lake Ontario, those hardwood trees all red and gold, sitting on the back steps off the cabin with a beer watching a doe and her fawns come through the clover, and most of all I miss Big Bill. I promise I’ll make it up next year, dad. I promise.

It was a summer to beat all. In May we managed to pull off making a video out in California and then we managed to get CMT to play it. At the end of the month my miracle-worker-management-label people (they would form Little Engine Records as they went along) got the idea to try an get me on StageCoach—that HUGE concert in CA—that was all of five days away, and they made it happen. I literally cancelled a show in the basement bar of a Comfort Inn in Fairview Pennsylvania to play the show…and there we were in Inido, CA on the BIG stage and 30,000+ people bore witness. Among them was August Brown, a reporter from the LA times, who wrote a few nice things about yours truly and, along with a personal review from the head of AEG, the band and I got an at bat: in the big leagues: opening three dates for Toby Keith and Trace Adkins on America’s Toughest Tour.

Those dates became six.

Then we added sixteen more.

Somewhere in the middle of all of that we debuted on nationally syndicated TV when we played on the Jimmy Kimmel show

And then, we thought the run was over, we added three more dates with Toby and Trace.

And finally this last weekend, America’s Toughest Tour came to an end.

If the weight of all that my band and I have experienced this summer hadn’t sunk in yet, things finally hit home at the commencement of our set at the Mid West Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL on Saturday night. After three months of schooling in how-to-be-the-opening-band for two of country biggest (literally) stars, we knew we’d found our groove; we settled in on the big stage, we finally made it on the Jumbo-tron and after amusing us with over twenty odd variations on my name on green room doors throughout the US, tonight, not only was my name spelled right, but it was spelled right over a star.

We made a lot of friends this summer. I’m gonna miss the crew, the other bands, the big audiences, the steak in catering, in a BIG way.

I had the time of my life.

Many thanks to TK Kimbrel, Toby Keith, Trace Adkins, Traces band, Mark Gillespie, Wayne…The Easy Money Band: Dave, Chuck, Rex, Rich, Joey, Josh, Roman, Willy, Carl, Mica…you guys were the best! Thanks SO much David Milam, Kirby, Ashley Swan, Earl, Scott, Kenny Jason, Bill, for taking great care of us and treating an unknown opening band like we were somebody’s.

And thank YOU to all the wonderful people who took the time to comment and email us stuff like this:

Mark Shreve
Saw you guys in St. Louis Friday and just ordered your cd. We all really enjoyed your music and looking forward to more.

Kris Diebold
You were FANTASTIC in St. Louis!!!!!! Hope to see more of you.


Brandon Bittner loved your show in chicago!!! you got me hooked. good luck hope to hear more songs from ya!!!!

Helene Murphy You all are totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gary Boyd they couldn't have gotten a better up and coming artist to open for Trace Adkins and Toby Keith...You Rock SOUTHERN STYLE....keep it up and you could HEADLINE and TOBY and TRACE can open open for you....keep ROCKIN


Heather
I live in Texas but just saw you in Chicago! You were awesome! I loved your show. You will go far. I would love to see you come to West Texas soon!

Claudia
I couldn't agree more with the comments. Saw you in St. Louis and thought you were GREAT! Just spent my lunch hour looking for your website so I could buy your CD!
posted: 2009-09-21 12:24:59

Cindy
Saw you in STL Friday night love your music. Going to buy the CD. Look forward to more!
posted: 2009-09-21 10:44:58

Renee Michele Lentine-Spanburg
Absolutely loved the Chicago concert. Sure you will go far!
Aubrey Murphy you were amazing last night in chicago. Great talent. Hope to go to a show your a headlining in the future!!
Aubrey Murphy ps- i LOVE that lip curl you do!!

Angela Michelle Arnett Wise — 1 mutual friend
You was awesome Friday night at the Lou.Loved listening to you sing.I will be getting your CD.


Cindy Crooke-Asklund — 1 mutual friend
I saw you last month in San Berdo, CA when you opened for Trace and Toby...you we're great!


David Thompson September 20 at 11:31pm
Just had to say that was the first time that I had heard your music and I thought you were outstanding. Going out and buying your CD tomorrow. Keep up the the great work and hope to hear more awesome music from you.
God Bless,
David Thompson

Steve Veecaro Great show lastnight can't wait for you to come back!! You truely have talent!

Ruthanne Wheeler Awesome job last night!!! I definitely am a fan now, and looking forward to seeing you again in Chicago! Make it back again soon!!! :-)

Julia Gibbons I loved your show on Friday night! Keep up the great work :)

Damorrow Warren Robison
Awsome show....

Lisa Hood
He had a great show in St. Louis Friday night as well.

TJ Fenton
Yeah the St. Lou show kicked

Nathan Plants Really liked what I heard on sat night! You guys r awesome! Bought ur prerelease and been listening to it all day!

Janelle Kreiling great show last night! looking forward to hearing more from you - maybe on US99 in the near future???
Phillip Willett you were great in st. louis i loved it !!!


Chriswants to be your friend!Seen the show at Montage Mtn, You kicked ass!!!

Mark Coglianese great concert last night in Chicago...bought new cd

Dana Marie September 20 at 7:54pm
Hey! I saw you last night at in the chicago land area! I have to say, I had never heard of you before but you were awesome! I even got your pre-release CD last night! Just wanted to say I love your music. Have a good night.
~Dana \

Alicia Potter I just wanted to let you know that I got to see you last night at Tinley Park! Simply Amazing! You're very good looking too :) Good luck with your career!

Judy Nowak — 1 mutual friend
So...it was great seeing you play Saturday night in Tinley Park...I had no idea you were from Nashville..I was there in June and hope to be there again in November...


Janelle Kreiling great show last night! looking forward to hearing more from you - maybe on US99 in the near future???

Melissa Tetlow saw you last night in tinely park great show LOVED IT:)

Saw you in Southaven Wed. nite. You were awesome!!

Sean,

Until a couple weeks ago I didn't know you had that "Long Way From
Slowin' Down" album out. I guess I thought "Saturday Night" was your
last one. Anyway, I bought it and I just wanted to tell you (and I
know you know this) how fucking great it is. Every song is a winner
and your voice is better than I've ever heard it. I've been a big fan
of your music, rather I told you or not, since I heard "The Letting
Go" when I was playing with you in the Eagles thing, but I haven't had
a lot of free time to listen to music for recreation in a while. Since
I got your last album I've really been getting into your entire
catalog; it's the best thing as a whole that I've heard since the 70s,
and I mean that as a huge compliment. I lost interest, for the most
part, in country music in the mid eighties and I HATE 99% of the shit
that's being vomited out these days. You're hands down the best thing
going today. I could go on about specific songs, etc. but I don't
think that's necessary. I just wanted to tell you how much I dug your
stuff and that I'm really thrilled things are finally starting to tilt
in your favor. Looks like the cream is finally starting to rise. I'm
really glad I got the opportunity to share the stage with you and I
hope our paths will cross musically sometime again in the future. If
you ever need a singing drummer...

Be safe on the road and good luck!

Best,

KW

p.s. Thanks for saving a genre badly in need of saving.

Aimme Haack
Sean u where awesome saw u last night at tinley park and can't wait to c u again. Keep it going.

Raymond Scott
Awsome show Sep. 19 at Tinley Park. You did an awsome job.

Damorrow Warren Robison Ya'll did a really good job Wed night southaven...hope to see ya'll again

Lawrence Wheeler
Have a GREAT SHOW!!! BTW, if U happen to get to the Navy Pier, watch out for a guy named "Chuck"...He's bad news. LOL
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Gail Rendleman
Hi Sean,Your performance was awesome at the Toby Keith tour concert last night in Chicago.We sat in the 3rd row and I got your guitar pic you threw out to the crowd. I forgot I put it in my jeans pocket and WASHED MY JEANS! All is well, the pic was at the bottom of the washing machine and very clean with a little turtle on it still. :) Awesome performance!Enjoy your time off after your concert of the tour!
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Nina Rose
We saw you in tinley park and loved you all. Def gonna be buying a cd...ur pretty hot too....have a good one!!!!!!!
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caitlin
just saw you at tinley park, AMAZING show!!! loved your songs, not bad on the eyes either. buying your cd tonight

Terri
Saw you tonight at Tinley Park, IL and you took a picture with my daughter and one of your band mates and you signed her hand. Thanks for the wonderful show!!!
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Judy
Saw you last night in St. Louis with Toby and Trace. Great job! I'm ordering your CD now!
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Chelsey
Saw you last night in St. Louis...Great job!

Greg Boyer
Will do. Great show last night!!
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Renee
Awesome show in Chicago last night! Now that I have had the day to recover gonna buy your CD. You are gonna go far!

Tanya LaBrec Saw you last night.
you are amazing!!
and you couldnt have gotten on a better tour!! cant wait to see what you have in store for us. =)
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Stacey Pritchard Wolcott Awesome performance yesterday!
Looking forward to getting your CD
You kicked ass last night.

Alyssa Lodge I saw you in St. Louis Friday and you were amazing!
A m a n d a J. ☮
wants to be your friend!
yerr so hot !

race dawgwants to be your friend!seen you last night in chicago great show good luck

*Heather Lynn*wants to be your friend!Saw you perform last night in Chicago. . . Show was amazing! I love your voice
Beth Corbett Costa Ditto all of the "We loved you in Chicago" comments! Looking forward to hearing more of your stuff! :)

Debbie Jensen Saw you at First Midwest last night you guys were great

Aubrey Murphy new fan after last nights show in chicago., you guys were amazing!!

Danielle Wagner new fan after the show in chicago!!!! great job!!

Beth Corbett Costa Ditto all of the "We loved you in Chicago" comments! Looking forward to hearing more of your stuff! :)

Debbie Jensen Saw you at First Midwest last night you guys were great

Aubrey Murphy new fan after last nights show in chicago., you guys were amazing!!

Danielle Wagner new fan after the show in chicago!!!! great job!!

Shannon Wagner-Hageness Awsome Job Last Night in Chicago!!!!!You now have a new fan!!

Dennis Green great job last nite

Wm. Medina Great show in Chicago!

Nina Rose September 20 at 1:24am Report
We thought u were awesome when we saw u in chicago with Trace and Toby...we will be looking for ur website so we can get a cd...hope all keeps going well!!!! Gets some rest and make some more tunes....Nina

Vernette Karnes September 20 at 9:50am Report
I was at the concert with some of my friends last night in Chicago. You were absolutely wonderful

Dave Robertson rocked the house out on thursday night in the atl great band

Dennis Green great job last nite

Dave Wuerstle Hey whats up you guys where awsome last night!!really had a good time!
Jacob O'Neill
Hell yeah! Had a blast can't wait till u giys come back and headline!

Dude...if you don't like country, don't go to the concerts. And certainly don't write the reviews! It was a fantastic concert, a great time and fun for everyone that I saw. And did you see the amount of people there? That many paid good money for their tickets and I didn't hear anyone but you complaining. Sean Patrick McGraw was great, I'll give you that. But Trace and Toby...their "macho" is part of their appeal, along with their stage personalities, musical talent and entertainment capabilities. Country is "tough", a lot more than the next band that came through wearing girls' jeans and eye make-up, or weren't you there to review that one? That was one of the best shows I've been to this year, thanks to all that were involved!


Opened up for Toby Keith and Trace Adkins?
I recently saw Toby Keith in Raleigh NC, July 11th 09.
There was a new guy that played before Trace Adkins, and I can not remember his name.
He sang a song about "Cow Tippin". Does anyone know who he is?!
Thanks!

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His name is sean patrick mcgraw
i saw toby and trace out here in cali last weekend, kick *** show!

Wm. Medina Great show in Chicago!

Megan Friel you were soo good tonight in tinley! :) cowtippin' was super goood.

Ruthanne Wheeler You were awesome tonight in Tinley Park!!! I'm totally a fan after seeing you open for Trace and Toby! Great job - I can't wait to see you again!!!!

Kaity Kaity Murphy
Kaity wants to be your friend!I saw you open for Trace Adkins and Toby Keith on 09-18-09. I was really impressed

NashvilleDan
NashvilleDanwants to be your friend!Good gig in Tinley Park last night! GREAT Songwriting; Lookin forward to hearing more!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mary Gibbons Awesome performance in St. Louis last night!! :)
I was at this show and I thought you guys really kicked ass!!!!!!!!!! I also bought your pre release cd. Thanks for the great show.

Cathy Jensen Loved the my so called life!

Josolyn Bolla You guys were great in South Haven!! Good luck to you!

Wanda White great job in southaven wednesday.
Amber Miller my favorite song tonight at tinley park was cowtippin' loved it i got to take a pic with mr. SEAN PATRICK MCGRAW!!!!!!!!! love it
Kath Fisher All I can say is WOW you did a great job in Tinley Park.... you can keep up with those Big Dogs like a champ

Carmen Petrosino Just did your Chicago show, Way to go. Can't wait to hear more of you guys on the radio. .........Blast US99. We got to get this guy some radio time..........
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Katherine Case I LOVED y'all tonight at Tinley Park!! Enjoyed singing along to your cd all the way home with hubby. I enjoyed your performance the most tonight!! Good luck and blessings!Remove
Christopher F. Schmidt You guys absolutely rocked The First Midwest Center tonight! You now have a great and loyal fan!!!!
Liz Schreiber Heard y ou today at First Midwest Theatre - I enjoyed my self - good music

Damorrow Warren Robison Hey Guys...ya'll did a great job in Southaven, Ms on the 16th...I really enjoyed the show....and thanks for taking the picture with me it was great...keep up the good work...Mary Gibbons Awesome performance in St. Louis

TanNina Rose September 20 at 1:24am Report
We thought uwere aweswome
ya Hodges Bergner Excellent show tonight in St. Louis!!! 

Nancy Jean Meyer Sean-The Atlanta show rocked-and I am happy to be one of the folks at the Dark Horse the last time you hit the ATL....You sounded amazing ;)

Jim Hopkins Show in the stl rocked. Great job.

Lisa Hood
Loved ur concert!!



Wanda White great job in southaven wednesday.

Michaelle Hall Great job in St. Louis last night!!! New fan here!Remove

Robin Francis Y'all were awesome tonight in St. Louis! Would love to catch y'all next time you're in town!

Anne Harper Knowles Loved seeing you guys in Atlanta last night. Cow Tippin' sounds like my home area in FL.

To: Sean Patrick McGraw
i was at the concert in atlanta last night, it was good

Robinwants to be your friend!Loved you in St Louis, MO

Angella Herrmann
wants to be your friend!Hi Sean! Saw you in concert in St. Louis tonight with Toby and Trace! You were awesome! Thanks for such a great show!

LenaLena Song
Hey!. . I really like the music! ;]

Judy
Saw you last night in St. Louis with Toby and Trace. Great job! I'm ordering your CD now!
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Chelsey
Saw you last night in St. Louis...Great job!
posted: 2009-09-19 12:44:50

Angella
saw you tonight in St.Louis and you were awesome! What a great performance! Best wishes to you!
posted: 2009-09-19 02:19:19

jim
saw you last night in atlanta yall lit it up for me i wish you much success keep rockn

Jennifer Watts
your concert was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! i love Cow Tippin'!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lisa Corley Spradlin
Enjoyed hearing you last night in Atlanta along with Trace and Toby. The concert was just AWESOME!!!
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Alex Kirk
the atlanta concert was the best concert i have ever been to
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TJ Fenton September 19 at 12:23pm
Saw you yesterday evening opening for Trace and Toby. Just wanted to say we appreciate and enjoyed your songs. Didn't have time to get the CD but you can damn well bet I'll get one on payday. Good luck in your career, keep up the good work and I hope you hit it BIG.

Abi Smith
Amen! Soutthaven was AWESOME!!! :) you are AWESOME and now one of my new favorites!
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Lynn Patterson Spurgeon
I agree with Abi. Awesome show in Southaven. You guys rocked!!
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Stanley Wilcox
Do you have any idea how hard it is to find your CD's in Virginia. I am in Hampton Roads and can not find any of your music. Down loaded a few a songs from I Tunes, but that is it.

Kaci King September 18 at 7:33pm Report
You're awesome we saw you in concert with Toby Keith in st Louis
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Kathy Miller
hey guys really enjoyed hearing you'll at the Toby and Trace concert you'll did a great job.. Good luck moving on up...

Dee Eisenhauer Gould
I saw you in concert last night in St. Louis, you were fantastic, good luck in your career!!!


Michaelle Hall
Saw you in St. Louis Friday night. You and your band rocked! I am a new fan! Keep up the good work!


Cathy Limes Ellis
Saw you in St. Louis tonight....good show! Bought your cd...looking forward to hearing you again. Thanks!

Jamie Fricker Great seeing you in Atlanta Thursday night Sean, you are really in your element in front of a crowd like that! GOOD LUCK and Keep Rockin! Was great seeing Lizzie and can't wait to see your mom this weekend for NJ and my big event...wish you could be there!

Linda Hanson Lowery
Saw you last night in St Louis and I'm sure I'll be hearing a lot about you in the future! Great show!!

Jennifer Watts
your concert was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! i love Cow Tippin'!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dan Clemente
Y'all rocked Nissan in Manassas, VA (DC)
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Hazel Kirk
You guys were great.

l i z z i e b u g (:!saw you last night with toby keith and trace adkins! you were kickass. :)

~One Of A Kind~wants to be your friend!My daughter and I really enjoyed the concert at Snowden Grove Park in Ms. , the other nite. . .

Rick Zeisig
Dude, you rocked last night w/toby & trace @ lakewood!!!!!! i'm a dj @ kicks in atlanta & can't wait to play your tunes on the radio.... can't wait to hear them either, going to i-tunes as we speak - rick.


Allison Hogan i loved the performance last night. parts of your style remind me of justin moore. i bought your cd, cause i wanna be able to say "i heard it first" once you're HUGE, like ya will be. :)

Kristy George Great performance last night in Atlanta!

Alex Kirk September 18 at 3:23pm
i was at the toby keith concert in Atlanta it was awsome u were great i am gonna buy some of ur music

Trisha Rogers Dougherty
September 18 at 5:25am Saw you open Trace and Toby last night in Atlanta!!! Great!!!!!you sound Great!!!
Love to be your friend!!


DEBBIE OMOHUNDRO MULLINS:
Saw You at Nissan and thought you were great!

Kathleen Cirrilo Kuhnle:
I Liked you after the first song!


Janele Snay-Holbrook
September 17 at 6:05pm concert @ Snowden Grove...Southaven, MS
I just saw you last night with Toby Keith and Trace Adkin...




Angie Nicholson Pitcher
September 17 at 10:53am Great show!
Your show last night in Southave MS was awesome. I know i...



Todd Hallquist
September 16 at 9:46pm Hey!
I was at the show in Darien Lake and was really glad to s...



Judy Oakes
September 16 at 7:56pm Great job on Sunday.
Great performance on Sunday at the winery. Thanks for me...


Saw you open Trace and Toby last night in Atlanta!!! Great!!!!!you sound Great!!!

Trisha Rogers Dougherty

To: Sean Patrick McGraw
Thank You very much and keep rockin' !!! You have amazing talent thanks for sharing with us.
Brenda

Lynn Patterson Spurgeon Saw you guys last night at Snowden Grove, MS and you were all AWESOME.....I hope to hear more of your music soon. Where can I find ur album?

Heather Renee Shaw
U GUYS ROCKED IT LAST NIGHT.... CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YALL AGAIN!!!! WHEN IS THE ALBUMN COMIN' OUT?
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Brenda Phile
Rock it like you rocked Scranton PA
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Vanessa Mcconnell
I get surgery on the 17…wants to be your friend!Loved you last night at snowed grove MS. Wish you the best of luck with everything may god be with you.

Debbie Denton Hill
I agree with Hazel and Rockeal!! Loved it! Wish I could have followed ya'll to Atlanta!
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Amanda Scott Garner
yall were awesome lastnite
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Sara Splawn
Excellent concert in Southaven, MS last night!!!!!!!!!
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Gloria Jean Parker-May
Hope Toby is a bit more on tonight than he was at Nissan last week. YOU WERE GREAT!! as was Trace... but...I was a bit disappointed with Toby's performance. It just seemed like he really wasn't all that into it for some reason.
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Shannon Kane Jenkins
Indiana loved you guys
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Trevor Lewis
Ya gloria it was the same way when he was in Mt. View California. I saw him previously in utah and he was awesome but this time it seemed like he wasnt into it.
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Amanda Scott Garner
YALL KICK SOME ASS LASTNITE
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Tanya Panasky
Saw you here in Virginia Beach with Toby and Trace......awesome concert. WE LOVED

Becca Hunt
I loved you at the Toby Keith concert last night!!!!! Thanks for a great show!



Rockeal Michelle Cornelius Great show last night :) :) :)
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Hazel Kirk
Need to come back to Southhaven, Ms. Ya'll were so good last night.
Rockeal Michelle Cornelius
I agree with Hazel!!
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Debbie Denton Hill — 1 mutual friend
Hey Sean!! I was at the show in Southaven last night. Enjoyed your show very very much! Got to meet you and get autograph and pic (didnt mind the sweat at all). Didnt make it to the merch table for cd but i'll be buying one on my next trip to WalMart.

DebbiE
wants to be your friend!Hi Sean! Saw you last night at Southaven. Loved the show. (sent you request on facebook too lol)

Melissa Anderson u all were great last night. i hope i can see you all again some time soon

Rockeal Michelle Cornelius Yall were awesome Last night Loved your music!

Kristie Moffett
Awesome job last night!!!! Did you get you some BBQ- Memphis Style!!!!
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Ashley Hare Thompson Ya'll were GREAT last night hope to see you again soon... :)

Michelle Nicosia-Merritt Great concert at the winery this weekend...

Michelle Radich
Saw you open for Trace/ Toby last night in Southaven, MS. I enjoyed your music very much.

Angie Nicholson Pitcher September 17 at 10:53am Report
Your show last night in Southave MS was awesome. I know it won't be long until I hear your songs on the radio. Good luck!!
a new fan.

Sara Splawn September 17 at 11:57am
I saw you perform before Toby Keith and Trace Adkins last night, you are very good. I sent you a friend request.

Sep 15, 2009 7:23 PM
Thanks for adding me... you were awesome in scranton PA Can't wait to see you again and I am enjoying your CD very much!!!


Bob Caldwell
Saw you @ Nissan this past Saturday - very impressed by whole band. Went on-line & ordered three cd's from Amazon.


Sean Patrick McGraw and his band opened up the show. I hadn’t ever heard of him until then and it surprised me that he was local; from Fredonia! (The remainder of the band from other surrounding areas as well.)–Interesting! He and his band have more of a laid back style than that of Toby and Trace, however it’s exciting and fresh country. Performing about a 30-minute set, McGraw crafts his art with a bit of subtlety, but with striking emotion. He had plenty of support from his family and friends in the audience, but didn’t need it.–Judging by the crowd upon his departure, they loved him.

Erica Lindsay
Loved you in Bristow, VA. Thanks for a great concert!

Jodi Stolba hey!! just wanted to say i went to the DC show yall where great!!! Love cow tippin ♥

Seen you sat nite the 12th at Nissan Pavillion..keep up the good

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*fans self* No one should be allowed to be this hot. Criminal offense, see me for punishment. ;)

Raymond Trujillo
seen the show.. sean you rock.. im a fan.. im a dj and i play your songs all the time.. the dime song, and my fav..i play all the time.. "honky tonk life".. if you havent heard it, listen it it.. greatt tune
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9/11/2009 10:08 PM
To: Sean Patrick McGraw
Just wanted to say hi and let you know that I saw you perform live at Montage Mountain in Scranton, PA and you were awesome! Best of luck to you!

Kelly Shinafelt you all were great last night at nissan, my only wish would have been if you would have been able to play longer. hope to hear more from you soon.

David Poindexter awesome show at nissan....you guys tore it up...look forward to hearing more from you guys.
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Patti Malinowski Hi Sean - It was great to meet you at Merritt yesterday. You guys sounded awesome! Check Youtube for Eric's video (The Bottle Let Me Down). Hope to see you guys again

Brenda Phile Just wanted to let you know that your CD rocks, I couldn't find it on the mountain in scranton so I ordered it online and hell can't stop listening to it... Keep rocking hope to see you in concert again soon.:)

Emily
love seeing you everywhere locally and in Nashville for CMA Fest! I'm excited to watch your success continue to grow! Keep supporting Chautauqua as it happens!
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Karen Caseman
My neice heard you in DC and thought you were way cool....bought your cd's and played them on their lboating trip on the potamic the next day for my sister. They thought it was way cool that I heard you and the radio station plays your music.......loved the cow tippin,,,my sister loved "Cowboys and Angels" too...keep rockin...your on your way...Read More

Christy Chirichella-Schinella Heard you for the first time Saturday night at Nissan, you were great! You now have a new fan!!!

Ton Bon A long weekend but a fantastic show Saturday at Nissan! Loved listening to you

Heather LaShae Hill
yeah i saw u at the Nissan too u was awesome, i would like to see u again sumtime, you put on a great show.

Gloria Jean Parker-May
We LOVED hearing your music at Nissan Pavilion Saturday nite! Appreciate that you were willing to put in a very long weekend for the fans....:)
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Heather LaShae Hill
you looked really good!!!!!!
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Angela Emery
But you rocked the Nissan Pavilion so it was worth it ;-)

Nell Marie Presgraves
Saw ya at Nissan-you were TERRIFIC (and ya looked good too)!!!!! Can't wait to hear more of ya-checked ya out on CMT--ROCK ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Missi Benson Wood That was a great show on Staurday night...I bought your CD it really does rock Love the song Cowtippin!!! Keep up the great job!!!

Betty
Saw the group perform at Darien Lake. You all were fantastic. Look forward to hearing more and certain the group will continue to climb to the top. FANTASTIC!

Jim
My wife and I saw you in scranton with toby's tour.You were great and got the place rockin,look forward to hearing a lot more of your music.

ben
I predict you are the next big country star...love dollar

Dave Popielarz Jr.
Sean great show at Darien. It's good to see a hometown name make it to the big show. I was born and raised in Dunkirk with my 6 brothers. Can't wait to see you next time you're in the RochesterBuffalo area.

jane
Went to Toby concert with boyfriend and fell in love with you!....OMG...you are great
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Katie Bittner September 13 at 4:03pm Report
great show with toby and trace at nissian in virgina on sat night! you made a fan out of me!

Kelly Shinafelt you all were great last night at nissan, my only wish would have been if you would have been able to play longer. hope to hear more from you soon.

Lisa Reber Yates Great Show at Nissan!

Amy Humphrey Ergenbright Saw you guys last night at Nissan with Toby & Trace....you were awesome! Can't wait to hear more of your music!

Nancy Allard Fantastic set last night at Nissan. I look forward to hearing you again.

Cassandra Coffey It was great hearing you guys in Bristow last night! I'll be sure to follow your band. I have no doubt we'll be hearing a lot more of you!

Robin Peralta You guys were AWESOME last night at Nissan!!!!!!!!

Kathryn Yeager Great show last nite at Nissan!

Kathleen Cirillo Kuhnle It was our first time seeing you all perform as well. Awesome and you all signed my shirt!

Andrea Branham Taylor Saw you for the first time last night in Va, Nissan Pavilion you all were GREAT!

Charles Patrick Hering GREAT SHOW YOU ROCK!!!!!!
THANKS JIMMY

Ed Summers Great set in Virginia last night! Randy -- you're a hoot on stage! Will be picking up your CD, love your stuff. Best of luck!

Leslie Adams Valenzuela Great show last night! You have a new fan :-)

Ashley Emond Great show today Sean!It was nice too finally meet you!

Ashley Emond Great show today Sean!It was nice too finally meet you

Dan Clemente Great show last night! You rock! ;)

Kathleen Campbell You were fabulous! ;)

Amy Humphrey Ergenbright — 1 mutual friend
I saw you guys at Nissan Pavilion in VA last night. You were great!


Robbin Shifflett
Heard you last night in concert with toby keith think you have a great sound good luck in your career.


Kathleen Cirillo Kuhnle
I'm sure you receive a ton of these. You all were fantastic at Nissan Saturday night, along with Trace and Toby. I think you will go far; you have a terrific voice and you are such a gentleman. You and the band signed my shirt! Best of luck to you; I am already listening to your music again!

Angela Emery
Hi Sean! I just saw you last night at the Nissan Pavilion. I must say that i thought you were awesome and I suspect you are a rising star :-).


Rhonda Lehtinen
Saw you open for Trace and Toby tonight at Nissan. You rocked it!

Sheri Farnham Winkelmann September 12 at 12:59pm
Sean,
Show at shawbucks was awesome! I really enjoyed your show, you're a riot to listen to and very entertaining. Look forward to seeing you at the marine corp club for the flood relief benefit and later at the winery! Thanks for all you do for your home town roots!!!!!
Sheri

Jules Dawson Lovin your song Fiona, can't get that out of my head, just finished watching the video on You Tube, it's awesome!
Mandi Griffen — 3 mutual friends
Hi I met you at Bemus Point, for I was the "Assistant" who helped with the "Video" upstairs....BTW?...you and your band were Great! ~Mandi~.
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Martha Murphy
Love the Cow Tippin song. You are totally awesome and did an awesome job. Loved all your songs. Keep it up next year or so we will all be going up that mountain to see you as a headliner. Can't wait.
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texastigresswants to be your friend!Saw you in Phoenix in August, you were awesome and definitely on your way!!!

Nicole Burton Saw you when you came to Virginia Beach with Trace and Toby! Loved your music. Purchased one of your cd's. I love "Cow Tipping"! Can't wait for you to come back this way!!!

Susan Harper Seen you in Scranton, enjoyed you guys a lot. Hope you get a chance to come back,would like to hear more of you.

Jodi Dubas Leuthe September 9 at 2:23pm Report
Hey Sean!

Saw you at the show last Saturday in Scranton, Pa. You have a new fan here in NE Pa!! Had to buy your cd - best of luck with your career. Will definately get out to see you if you're ever in the area again!!
Jodi

Ann Burdick Bickford September 9 at 9:41pm Report
Saw your show at Darien Lake. You guys did great! I am 7 months pregnant and the whole time you were on stage I was getting kicked like crazy!! Nice to see someone from this area made it to the "Big Time". Good Luck and I hope to hear more from you

Laurel Altemier Burns
Loved you in Scranton this weekend!!!

Rosiland Was Jaussi — 7 mutual friends
Met ya in Camden NJ on the Toby Tour (Philadelphia) Loved your set, got my pic taken with ya and you gave me a shirt and signed it....KEEP the MUSIC coming !!! XO.

.Angela Judd Great job opening for Toby Keith Friday at Darien Lake! Cool to learn you're from upstate New York!

Tess Martiny saw you on sat nite in scranton and you were amazing. hope to hear more of your songs out there soon. ♥

Laurel Altemier Burns
You were absolutely awesome Saturday night! I had never heard of you before, but you really rocked it, and I'm planning on tracking down your CD. Your enthusiasm from that show really carries through in this message - it's great to see you get so excited about what you do.

Mary Kuhns-Eutzy
It was GREAT seeing you in Camden AND again this past weekend in Scranton! I LOVE Cow Tippin!! Love the beat! You guys reallly ROCKED that stage!! Hope to see you out there again!!

Brenda Phile
You and the band were awesome Sean , I was unable to locate your CD up there on the Mountain, but came home and ordered it from amazon!! Hang in there good things are yet to come for you and the band!!
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Kathy Zimmerman Litwin Hey Sean! We'll see you at the Grape Festival!! We did have a great time and we talked you up to everyone around us. You were fantastic!!!

Cat Skrok — 11 mutual friends
Great show friday at Darien !


Joanwants to be your friend!I saw you at Darien Lake with Trace Adkins and Toby Keith. . . that was one heck of a concert

Submitted by erin.george16 on Mon. 6/29/2009 at 9:48 am
I was at the show last night, honestly, they were all great. I arrived early to a be very pleasantly surprised by the opening band, Sean Patrick McGraw. I am a huge Toby and Trace fan, and now I am a Sean Patrick fan. I will buy his CD.
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The opening act, Sean Patrick McGraw, played a short set to start the evening, reminding the crowd on more than one occasion that "you can find us on MySpace, Facebook, i-Tunes and there are CDs to buy out front." McGraw is an engaging sort who sings and performs in a Toby kind-of-way, so the 20-minute set by he and his Nashville bandmates did a good job of priming the crowd for what was to come.

To: Sean Patrick McGraw
Hey man i just wanna let you know that you and the band are pretty damn good. Not gunna lie, i had no idea who you were and shocked shitless when i found out that you were from Upstate New York. Keep the good stuff goin man, hopefully when i get from my deployment i'll be seein more of you and the guys around the scranton are. be good
Joe Bean
Pleasant Mount, PA
(bout an hour out of scranton)

Cindy Roza Braidich September 7 at 7:06pm
Hey there.

I went to school with Jimmy.
So glad things are going well for you. Keep up the awesome work. love it love it love it.

Cindy


Jessica Catherine Buydos i sawa you in scranton sat night......you are really good
Abby Fife Awesome show in Scranton, PA♥

Wendy Solly Saw you at Darien Lake you are really good i would love to a hold of your music where can i buy it.

New York Trip/Toby Keith Concert
Sean Patrick McGraw. You gotta hear this guy! I predicted Kenny Chesney would be huge when he opened for Tim McGraw. I feel the same way about Sean Patrick McGraw!

Dave Popielarz Jr.
Sean great show at Darien. It's good to see a hometown name make it to the big show. I was born and raised in Dunkirk with my 6 brothers. Can't wait to see you next time you're in the RochesterBuffalo area.

jane
Went to Toby concert with boyfriend and fell in love with you!....OMG...you are great


Victoria Ewell Goldberg
Saw and met you at Darien Lake with Toby! I am very impressed. You have a new fan/friend. I look forward to hearing more of you music.
Victoria Goldberg.




zoey says:
Posted: July 31st, 2009 at 12:57 pm
saw the concert in Virginia Beach it really is America’s Toughest Tour with Toby and Trace and the opening act Sean Patrick McGraw awesome

first guy was named Sean McGraw... I have no freaking clue who that was... all I know was he had a pretty good voice... however I dont think any woman in that venue was listeing to his voice. That man has on some tight ass (no pun intended) jeans. Good lord. ((I LOVE YOU JAMES!! )) He was ok, considering no on knew who he was. However he said he has a video on CMT and he has a myspace. So if you're looking for new music, and you love the guys in tight jeans. I'll post a link to his myspace so you can 'check him out.' If yo know what I mean ladies.

Lawrence Wheeler — 14 mutual friends
Good show on Friday. You picked a great guitar player!

Cheryl Myers
you were awesome last night
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ErinG says:
Posted: July 31st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Saw the show in Charlotte, it was fantastic. From the opener Sean Patrick McGraw, to Trace to Toby, they were all great, the energy started with Sean P and just kept going. I don’t know who picked the opener, but smart choice, the 3 acts just flowed and they were all beyond great. I am hoping to go to see them again at Darien Lake, I only hope it is all 3 again.

millie says:
Posted: July 31st, 2009 at 4:35 pm
I saw the concert at Blossom never miss a Toby concert, Trace did not come out at the end that would have been great, Toby again picked a great team starting with new comer Sean Patrick McGraw all three were awesome. I think Caleb should’nt worry Toby’s a patriot and a good Christian

THE SURPRISES: Adkins and Keith delivered as expected; the real surprise was the strong opening set from Sean Patrick McGraw. Most of those in attendance had probably never heard of him before Saturday, but he won over many with his great songs and even greater stage presence


Nicole says:
Posted: July 31st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Of course Toby rocked it, he always does, and that new kid on the block Sean Patrick McGraw. Wow! I’ll take it!

Noelle Miller Great show last night! Keep it up!! :)

Dorwants to be your friend!
Saw you at Toby Keith concert. . Great Job. You made us fans

Ryan Scottwants to be your friend!Saw you guys friday at Darien Lake with Toby and Trace ya'll put on a hell of a show!

9/5/2009 8:30 PM
To: Sean Patrick McGraw

Backwoods BoyDave boysha boysha
Backwoods Boywants to be your friend!loved your show last night

Hey Sean u had an awesome show last night. Great music. Good luck in everything u do. Best wishes Pam.


Shannon Sibley (Shannon M Bennett) — 1 mutual friend
Saw you in concert last night @ Montage Mountain. You did AWESOME!



Amanda Ahner KercsmarSeptember 6 at 8:49pm Report
I just wanted to tell you my husband & I had the pleasure of seeing you perform last night at Montage Mountain and I have to tell you that you were Fantastic!! Thanks for the great show



Lindy Mayes September 6 at 7:29pm
hey...im only 14 but i went to charlotte on july 12 2009 and u were the opening for toby keith and trace adkins....anyways i thought u were awesome, hilarious, and great at singing...will u please either write back or accept my friend request or even both...KEEP ON COUNTRY ROCKIN!!! WOOOH!!!!


WOW what a nite. I got great pictures and had a great time. Thanks for making what has been the worst week of my life into a memory of a lifetime. I plan on getting your cd as soon as I can.
Money is real tight due to medical issues but by next month hopefully I will have your cd. You are a super star and I am glad things are going great for you. Let us know when you are gonna be in Buffalo or Tonawanda, NY area as well as here in the Scranton, PA area again so we can make sure to be there.
Take care
Monica

Marnie Yeick Last night was AWESOME!! I will be honest and say I never heard of you before last night!! I will be sure to tell everyone I know...how awesome you were!! Great performance. Key is connecting with the audience...You did it!!

Kim Wright September 6 at 2:14pm
You are very good and I am glad that I got to hear you now I will have to go to a smaller venue so that I can get your performance without all the distraction of the getting drunk walking on my feet and hands crowd! LOL I really did enjoy you music it is off to iTunes for me!

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Kim Wright
I had an awesome time at the Darien Lake Concert. This is the second time that I have to admit that I never heard of the opening act! But... I was NOT dissapointed! You where awesome! I think that you have found a group of champions in Toby Keith and... Trace Adkins. I now need to get a CD! Keep up the great music! Here is a pix that I took at the concert sorry it is not the best. :(Read More


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Linda Wisniewski Saw you in Scanton,PA Sat. night. You were great!!!
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TanyaTanya Rosselli
12:58 PM
To: Sean Patrick McGraw

i saw you play last night with Trace and Toby...i really loved your music...i will be waiting to hear it on the radio.

i didn't have the money to buy the cd last night

hope your career does well


~*Tammy*~Tammy Sheets
~*Tammy*~wants to be your friend!I really enjoyed the Concrt at Montage Mountain. It was AWESOME. Thank you for a great show. I loved every minute.

Kim Wright
Great Job at Darien Lake. You sounded great!




* JUST KIMBY *
* JUST KIMBY *wants to be your friend!I WAS AT THE TOBY KEITH SHOW LAST NIGHT IN SCRANTON, PA. YOU WERE AWESOME. LOVED THE COW TIPPIN SONG !


Hey Mr McGraw,
I was just checking out some music pages and I came across yours. You are awesome! Cool tunes and you're pretty hot too ;)
Love to hear from you some time.
Have a great weekend and keep bringing us the music!
Tricia Rose


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Kimberly Raney I am enjoying listening to you boys right now in Scranton, PA!!!!!

Monica Thomas saw you is Scranton, PA. Great show. Loved ya!! Keep it up from a fellow Western NYer. Wish we were still there.

Shirley Krotz Enjoyed the show at Darien Lake!

Kim Wright Great job at Darien Lake!

**he could be the one**
**he could be the one**wants to be your friend!u was great tonite loved it ahhhhh








Yvonne Strong Riker
Saw your show at Darien Lake NY last night and I was very impressed and proud to know that such talent has come from my home state. My Hats off to you. Thanks for the great entertainment.




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Jessie Shetterly-Garton Saw you last night for the first time....OBSESSED! More WNY support here!!!!!

bobboe
great show lastnight at darien lake.
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Kenneth Skinner
last night show seeing u with toby and trace. you know hopefully they could be one day opening up for u. see u at the grape fest and at the september fest at merritt winery. can not wait. what was the whole thing of being arreasted the cops and security gaurds where dicks last night anyways
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Katie Nickolai you guys sounded really good lastnite at Darien Lake. Yous deserve your own show, not some opening act. thanks for once again proving that NY can too be country!!!! :)Remove
Sonya Giardini Great show last night!
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Dawn Ritz Chmura Awesome show tonight

Michael A Cartechine You guys just kicked some ass at Darien Lake! Nice!

Katie Nickolai September 5 at 1:05pm Report
Great job last night at Darien Lake! I think i danced more to you guys than Toby Keith & Trace (no kiddin') lol. Great Performance. We loved it.

Brenda Palmer Havens September 5 at 1:26pm Report
Just wanted to say I really enjoyed our music and band last night. Thanks. Is your CD in the stores cause I want to buy one and so does the girls I was with last night


Patricia Delzer Celej
My sister saw you for the first time, They loved you and said you were great!!!
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To: Sean Patrick McGraw

Awesome show last night @ Darien. First time I saw you was at the Lily Festival in Rochester years ago, and have been a fan since. Great job!



Candy L. Starkey
Last night was the first time I had ever even heard of u! And u were great in my book! Absolutely love your song "Cow Tippin"...cant wait to hear more!
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Jen Spielman Butler
You were awesome last night... looked good too.... bought the cd after the show cause I loved "Cow Tippin'"


Brad Heitzenrater
Got to see you 2 nights in a row, Thurs. night at the fisherman was a great concert, Last was really cool seeing you with Toby and Trace. My whole family thinks you are awesome !!!!





thetruthwants to be your friend!Saw you at Darien Lake last night!! Cowtipping is a perfect song for those of us who grew up South of Buffalo!!

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To: Sean Patrick McGraw
Awesome show!!
Lynn



colt
My girl and I saw you in Texas...Can not stop playing the music...Come back to Texas man...

CJ
Hey Sean! Saw ya with TK in SanBerDoo U WERE GREAT!! I LOVED THE SHOW! Hope to c ya back out these ways sometime! I know u will do great!! Keep it up!


Carrie Leach I saw you perform before trace adkins and toby keith in KCMO this summer and fell in love with your music... when do you think you will be back in the KC area for another concert???

Sean ... awesome show last night with Toby and Trace! Just lettin' you know that we have put you in as one of our bands "recommended" artists ... looking forward to hearing more from you soon!

Sondra Morelli
we were at that concert.....you were GREAT!!...my daughter took a pic with you :)

Sarah O'Brien Smart
AMAZING SHOW!!!! wish we had gotten opportunity for the pics!!!!! great performance!!!!


Kellie Ann Shea
Reallyl enjoyed you in concert over the weekend with Toby and Trace. Wish you would have played longer. By the way, Randy is hot

Mary Murtaugh Ludemann — 3 mutual friends
Heard you boys yesterday at the Fredonia Farm Fest - fabulous! Seriously one of the best sounding country bands I've ever seen, hope ya'll make it big!

Terry posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Totally enjoyed your concert at the Farm Festival this weekend. Are you planning at the Festival of Grapes too?"

Tracey Betty Cleary
Saw you with Toby and Trace, great show! Thanks!



Mike Allison
Sean,

We're really looking forward to having you in Marshfield next June. Break a leg for the rest of the tour with Toby! -Mike, Nicole and the rest of the gang at Cowboy Spirit.



Maggie Feeney Rossi
Saw you in So Cal this past week end, great show. Best of luck!

Cathy Locke — 1 mutual friend
Saw you in San Diego with Toby and Trace.. You were really good. Bought your CD.. Hope you are out here again soon.





Stephanie White (Stephanie Barron)
Saw you in concert with Trace Adkins and Toby Keith in KC...great show!



Sarah Richardson — 2 mutual friends
Hearing you at San Diego was AWESOME



Norm Barton
Hey Sean,

Just saw you with Trace and Toby at San Manuel in San Bernardino. Loved your music. Consider me your newest fan.






Kathy Flores-Ramirez
Saw in Phx...loved the show! uploaded some pictures of you & Randy!


Cookie Fernandes Seen you in Mountain View Ca. Great show.... had a blast

Nicole Hall Dobek I'm so excited to find out you'll be with Toby Keith at Darien Lake...what a great tour..I'm still trying to get my tickets..hope to be there :)


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Heather Hole Saw you in San Diego! You were great and SEXY also!!!


Maggie Feeney Rossi
Saw you in So Cal this past week end, great show. Best of luck!





Darren Redmond Hey Sean, Great show last Friday night in Phoenix, I liked that you also took the time before the show to come out on KNIX's side stage to chat

Keith Naylor
Saw you in Phoenix, loved your junkyard guitar sound!


Carolyn
All I have to say is "Hot"! He had me with his first lyric! What a way to start a show!
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Brett
Saw you in Phoenix! Bought the CD. Look forward to seeing you make it BIG TIME!!!! Awesome music.
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Kathy
I agree with Julia. I had never seen or heard of Sean Patrick McGraw tilll last night at Toby's show. He was GREAT and I will be watching for him to make it BIG in the future!
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Julia
Last night at the San Manuel Theatre was my first time seeing Sean Patrick McGraw... he was great! I am an immediate fan.
posted: 2009-08-16 14:19:37

Heather
Sean Patrick McGraw was awesome! Saw him last night in Phoenix. Definitely worth seeing. Really got the crowd rockin'!
posted: 2009-08-15 17:11:23

ozlynn
I agree...I saw Sean last night in San Diego. GREAT JOB!If you are going to see Toby and Trace arrive early and don't miss Sean.
posted: 2009-08-14 23:16:38

Kim
Sean and the boys are excellent!!!
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Christa
I saw you all last night here in San Diego and you are AMAZING!!! Everyone around me loved you!!! Great job!!


Shooter
Hey guys any plansd to come to Canada?Love the music first real country since Cash past!
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Andrew James Peters You kicked some major Arizona style butt last friday. Awesome stuff!! I now need to get the CD.

Darren Redmond Hey Sean, Great show last Friday night in Phoenix, I liked that you also took the time before the show to come out on KNIX's side stage to chat



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Trevor Lewis Hey man you did awesome in MT. View, CA. It was an awesome show. You should have sang longer. Your songs are great.


Jolene Edwards — 1 mutual friend
Saw you on -aturday night! I thougt you were absolutely amazing!



Christopher Anderson Saw you last night at the TK and Ta concert in Mtn View, just wanted to let you know that you guys were a great addition to the show to bad we could not hear more. Keep up the great music.

☠Ducky☠Michelle Steffen
4:50 PM
To: Sean Patrick McGraw
Hey, hows it going? I just wanted to say i saw you in phoenix and thought yall were amazing. btw I think your pretty hot haha im sure you get that alot, well I hope you have a good day!



♥ME♥
♥ME♥wants to be your friend!Hi!!!! Hope things r going great for u. I seen in in Dunkirk down on the pier and I thought u were AWESOME. Hope u'll add me.


KimberlyKimberly Nelson
Kimberlywants to be your friend!loved you in Mt. View, Ca 8/16/09



john 15 hours ago
You guys are great!

Lori Trantina-Sears
We saw you at Shoreline in CA and you rocked! Thanks :-)



Caryn Geier Bowers
I saw you at Stagecoach and this past weekend in Phoenix. You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Ashleigh Schoonover Sean! Wow, aside from being great looking, you were AWESOME at the AZ show! And come to find out, you know Kim Berdyck. Well we went to buy your CD at the concert and it sold out! AGH! Great job!

Sarah O'Brien Smart EXCELLENT SHOW Sat night!!!!! Can't wait to see how far you go.... you've got some amazing talent!!!!!

Debbie Mopars-Rawk Excellent show is Cali - You really got the energy going. Thank you for a memorable evening.


Debbie Mopars-Rawk
Today at 12:11pm
Hey my hubby who really is not a county fan really enjoyed the show and he thought you were fantastic. He is a musician and he knows his music. So thank you..


johnwants to be your friend!Saw you last night at Shoreline. You guys are excellent! John






Lauren Rosenberger so i saw you at the toby keith and trace adkins concert.you are amazing.i love your songs=)


Melissa Thorndike
Today at 11:43am
I was at the Toby Keith concert last night and saw you guys play, you were great! My dad and I truly enjoyed your performance. Hope you guy shave a great day and of course, continued success.




Gianni Fraone amazing show at shorline in mountain view!!!! cant wait 2 buy the picture i took with u and my sister!!! the show was a blast!!Bottom of Form 1




Sharon Hansen
Saw you in concert tonight..you rocked :)




Emily Macdonald-Choate
I was there! You were awesome!


Christin\wants to be your friend!
You are playin a great show right now! Lovin the concert at shoreline

Jenwants to be your friend!Hi. The concert was awesome last night.


Susan Reynolds Hattrup
Saw you last night in San Bernardino. Great show. I even got my picture taken with you.
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Juliawants to be your friend!
Saw you for the first time last night at San Manuel. . . you were awesome :)

Jonn Maxwell
Saw you open for Toby and Trace in Phoenix on Friday! You and your band were great. I hope Randy got some action that night!

Michelle Rogers
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WOW!! What a good time. You're Awesome. Love the Song!!
Thanks for hanging out after your show and taking photos.



trace and toby concert 2009
ONE OF THE BEST CONCERTS I HAVE SEEN!!!



Stephanie posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"great job last night in San Bernadino!! i <3 your music!!"

Juliawants to be your friend!Saw you for the first time last night at San Manuel. . . you were awesome :)

Debbie Mopars-Rawk
You and your band were fantastic with Trace Adkins and Toby Keith.

Jennifer posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Awesome job last night with Toby! You rocked it! :)"

Jim posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"We saw you last night in San Bernardino, CA with Trace Adkins, Toby Keith... What a great show. I will definitely be downloading your CD on iTunes."

Sarah 20 minutes ago
SEEN YA COUPLE DAYS AGO U WERE AWSOME THE CONCERT WAS AMAZING CAN!T WAIT TILL NEXT TIME!








Nancy De Gange Shannon
Saw you last night in San Berdo......fantastic. A great way to start off the evening!




Rickwants to be your friend!Saw you last night in Devore/San Bernardino open for Trace Adkins. Nice job/great voice. If you ever need a sub on the drums. . .

Barbara Wunderle
You all rocked at the concert in San Berdoo!



dehoog for life
i loved you in concert on saturday night when you opened for trace adkins

♥babii♥wants to be your friend!Was at the show in Phoenix n loved ya!!! especially the song cowtippin

Ryanwants to be your friend!saw you with toby in Phx thought you were awesome thanks for the good show

Joe posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Just saw you in PHX...good job, man!"

Sonya posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"The show last night was great! I really enjoyed your music, especially Cowtippin' =) So, I came home last night and downloaded your CD. The whole CD is impressive! Hope to hear a lot more of your music over the years. Good Luck!"

Heather Hough Boyle Awesome performance last night!! Is your CD available in stores or just on your website? Would love to get a copy of 'A Dollar Ain't Worth a Dime'.

Debbie Ming-Christiano Great Show last night!! Glad you were part of the performances. Happy to have met you!!
Keep up the GOOD WORK!!!

Carol posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Yes great show last night - and while I'm sure it was hot on stage we were pretty blessed temperature wise for a night in August - by Phoenix standards anyway!"

Debbie posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Great Show last night!! Glad you were part of the performances. Happy to have met you!!
Keep up the GOOD WORK!!!"

Heather posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Awesome performance last night!! Is your CD available in stores or just on your website? Would love to get a copy of 'A Dollar Ain't Worth a Dime'."

Alana Stroud — 1 mutual friend
Awesome show last night! thanks for coming out and saying hi!


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Meghan Stalcup — 3 mutual friends
Hi, I was at your concert last night in Phoenix. Loved seeing you on stage.





Shelby Carter — 1 mutual friend
You are good. i was at the concert last nite, and you are really good



Lisa Me'Chaele Carter — 1 mutual friend
I saw you last night in Phoenix, you were great.


MelissaMelissa Johnson
Saw your concert in Phoenix! Great Time, Good Stuff!

EL JEFE The Desperado
I saw you lastnight in phoenix and your music is fuckin great man. keep it up dude!!!!!

Sunshine
!saw your show in dallas you were really good!

Makenzie
You did a great job for opening for Toby and Trace in KC. Just thought i would let you know

Stephanie Porter Hey, you were great in Phoenix last night!

Brenda Engel Brown
Hey, were you the opening band for Toby Keith last night??? If you were...You were Awesome! where can I get a CD???



Brenda Engel Brown
great story...I saw you last night in San Diego...You're Awesome!!!! Is there some place on line I can see when you're playing again???
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Ron Oakley
I liked your songs so much, that I looked you up. Great performance better that the first Toby Keith songs, he seemed F... Up at the start and it did get better. If you do your own tour that includes San Diego areaa, I will be looking for it. Just purchased for Saturday night via Rhaposody.
Keep up the great job.
Ron

Art Carter
Great show you put on in Phoenix! Hope to see you again! Keep it up!

Dawn E Fountain
Saw you open in Phoenix last night - you did FANTASTIC. Cant wait to hear you at NASCAR and on the radio



Lori Konte Schmitt
Saw u tonight in phoenix...u were awesome

Mary Ludwig (Mary Lu Love)
Saw you last night in San Diego, loved the songs!



Jessica Basiago
I saw you last night at the Toby Keith concert!! You were amazing!! :)



Rozlynn Avila
I think this is the right guy..I saw you last night at the Toby Keith/Trace concert. Great Show!!!

Jennifer Vinita (Jennifer Locke)
Saw you last night in San Diego opening for Toby Keith and Trace Adkins. You were great! I bought your pre-release CD from the swag shack and have been listening to it : D You are cute!!



Nik Garofalo What's up brotha saw you last month in Boston with Toby. I love you're music, wish you the best of luck man.

Lois Harmon
Enjoyed your concert at Cricket in San Diego....hope to see more of you and your fabulous band in the future. Your drummer also rocks :o)


Lisa Fogle
That was a great show last night in San Diego! I wish I had gotten a CD then, but I WILL find one. Your music is great and now that I've read some of your blogs, I am even more impressed with you keeping it down to earth and real. We all loved you and will definitely be following you.

Jay Zmuda
Jason Aldean has nothing on you Bud.... It's not very often we fall inlove with an artists music instantly. I'm a tellin ya one thing, you guys truly rock. Your music is fun & we are so IMPRESSED with your being so humble. Hope as you gain fame you will forever stay yourself.
ROCK ON & ENJOY THE RIDE!!!!


Penny Solomon Shidner
You guys were awesome last night in San Diego! Can't wait to hear more!!! :)


Patrick William Morgan
Hey I saw you perform in San Diego tonight and was really impressed by your work. Keep it up!




Lily Vey Cowboy hat, tight-ass jeans, livin' the life of a country star...mmhmmmm.

Lisa Fogle
Watching you live in San Diego as I type! Super great, love your music and hope to see you again!!

Dawn Beeson Henderson
Seen you there. You are awesome! Thanks, no I get to buy new music!!!

Mike Waites Your show in Virginia Beach was great, I like the song that Roll Tide Roll in it. Keep up the good music



Aug 13, 2009 5:04 PM
Hey Sean. Thanks for the add! I saw you on TV the other night. You are awesome. You will be bigger than George Strait! Keep up the good work and I will be looking for your CD in stores! :-)

will be just as famous as trace and toby one day real soon,saw you in dallas opening for them and you were great!!! keep doing what you are doing now

Jennifer Luebs Gnau
Today at 10:59am
:) I hadn't been to a concert in over 15 years when I saw you perform in Kansas City. I'll never forget the excitement I felt when your band started up with the first song. You're all a part of a great memory that I'll cherish...well, until the Alzheimer's sets in, lol! Enjoy the journey!

Adam says:
Posted: July 6th, 2009 at 8:08 pm
I have been listening to Sean Patrick McGraw a lot lately. He has a bunch of great country rockers “Old School”, “Southern In Yer Soul”, “Stuck In The Mud”, “Dollar Ain’t Worth A Dime”. Why is this guy not getting any recognition anywhere?
Also, Hank’s “Red, White, & Pink Slip Blues” is a great song!

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SEAN PATRICK McGRAW/Dollar Ain’t Worth A Dime
Writer: Sean Patrick McGraw/David Kroll; Producer: Sean Patrick McGraw; Publisher: Seananigan/Smokin’ Grapes, ASCAP/BMI; Little Engine
-It kicks off with big, mean, dooom-y electric guitars, then he comes in with his tales of economic woe. The gist of it is that it is easy to turn to a life of crime when your back is against the wall. Very “outlaw” sounding.

Darlene Lupton
August 3 at 7:51am
Saw you Saturday and you guys really put on a good show.Could have listened to you longer.It was too crowded to get your cd there but will find you at Hastings for sure.My husband and I predict you are the next big thing.I am married but I am not dead...love the open shirt collar with a hint of chest hair.:)Good luck, we'll be watching for you at the award shows soon!!

John posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"I heard you for the first time when you opened for Toby Keith and trace adkins you were really good that was some great music I bought yalls CD at the concert too and I love it keep it coming."

Jul 29, 2009 4:53 PM
heyyy saw i saw you sunday in Boston with Trace and Toby! you were amazing!!!

Lil Grif
I was at the concert you did with toby keith and loved your songs but cant find your cd anywhere where can i get a copy

Wendy posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"I bought your cd in Kansas City and people are now looking for it and wanting ringtones"


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i love u i saw u in dallas opening 4 trace and toby u were awsome

Kyle posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"yall put on a great concert in Kansas City during americas toughest tour!"

hey sean patrick, i was there at the toby keith concert on saturday night, i loved your music i even got to meet you and have my picture w you, and you even signed your cd for me thank you very much. i wish the best for you and the future ahead of you w your music !!!!!!! i hope someday i will be able to see you in concert and meet again!!!! thank you again sean! i hope we can keep in touch, your fan, sandra

Awesome show at Dallas. Come on back anytime!!!
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Dana
You Definately had your Cowboy on last night in Dallas, TX!!
posted: 2009-08-02 17:56:44
Rachel
I saw you last night in Dallas with Toby and I thought you were AWESOME!! :)
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Meow Jodie Black
Meow wants to be your friend!loved you in dallas last night! be my friend?? please

Barbarawants to be your friend!Saw you at Dallas last night. I saw lots of uso shows when I was in Kuwait & Iraq but yours was awesome

Ruthwants to be your friend!I saw yall last night at the Toby Keith concert in Kansas City! Yall were great!

JaclynYou were awesome at the Sprint Center in KC!!!!

G.T.!Saw you when you in Philly with Toby Keith. Great show. I'll be picking up your album soon. Keep up the good work. Later
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joshwants to be your friend!i heard u guys in kc and loved it my favorite was cow tippin


Jo Ann Stroope
August 3 at 9:26pm
you was very good im glad u was the opening performance

5:27pmStephen
just wanted to say that you guys rocked the house in Kansas City.... You really got the crowd pumped

Mike Herren
I've shared your FB page and music with all my friends. Sure you are getting a good following support of fans now that KC knows you now and heard your tunes! Keep up the great work and your cowboy on!!!
Mike


Jana Shaver
Today at 1:50pm
I have a problem that I would like your bank, Toby and his band and Trace and his band help me with.
1st. I didn't find out that I had an invitation for a personal meet and greet with Toby Keith until SATURDAY AUGUST 1st, when the concert in KC was Friday the 31st of July, so I would like Toby and his and to solve the problem of how I I can get another meet and greet since I wasn't notified of that one in time.
2nd. I understand all the meet and greets take place DURING the opening acts. If I HAD been notified of the meet and greet in time to attend, I would have missed YOUR act, and I really enjoyed you and your band, so you need to solve the problem of the meet and greets being during the the opening acts, maybe the hour before or for "special people" and hour after, hint hint!!!!
3rd. This one is for Trace and his band. I am 55 years old, have a 24 year old daughter, have workedon the railroad for 29 years, take care of my dying husband and brother, own and operate a swingers club in Kansas City and have NEVER seen and man in 30 years that looked so good in a black tee shirt and black jeans! TONE IT DOWN a little or I may have a heart attack before I'm 56!!!!! :-0

Have a wonderful tour and let me know what you think about my problems!!!!!
Jana

Brandi Abair
August 4 at 3:51pm
Thanks for the great opening on August 1. You and the guys have great sound.

ABSOLUTELY LOVED YOU AT THE TOBY KEITH CONCERT IN KC!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was my first time hearing you and all your songs were great and fresh. good luck

Ami Shultz-Ruland
Saw you in Camden, great show! Best of luck to you!

Tracy Ash Munselle Heard you for the first time in Dallas last Saturday. Really enjoyed your music. Come back to Dallas soon.
Clint Burgess
Man you were great last weekend the pleasure was all mine, tell Toby I said hello!

Heather Skuggen
You're the Man! Keep on rockin us baby!

Erica Loney
you were great last night!

Janice Green Downs
great job in kc. you need to sing more songs! let us know when you are the head liner :)

Deanna Dressler Ferrante
Loved your act in KC and loving your CD. Be sure to put us on the calendar for your next tour!
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Kim Anderson
come back to mansfield mass.. you guys fit with the big dog daddy ---
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Peri L Turner
love that cow tippin
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Wendy Haesemeyer enjoyed hearing you in KC last night. Listened to your cd most of the way home (for an hour)

Ryan Cox I heard that song When a Dollar Ain't Worth a Dime a few times on CMT I think and I like it, but then I saw you open for Toby and Trace in Dallas a week ago and that was awesome. Went on iTunes and bought your CD Long Way from Slowin' Down the next mornin. Great stuff, any news on when your next album's comin out?

Jennifer Luebs Gnau — 1 mutual friend
I saw you perform in Kansas City last week and thought you were fabulous! Thanks for a great start to a great concert!



MacKenzie Ann I loved cow tippin'! Y'alls performance was amazing, I hope to see you again sometime:)
Jay Zmuda Saw you guys first time last Friday KC. You rocked!!!! Going to see ya'll again 9/18 at Maryland Height. We are STOKED... Keep the fun music a comin....

John Plummer I heard you for the first time when you opened for Toby Keith and trace adkins you were really good that was some great music I bought yalls CD at the concert too and I love it keep it coming.
Jo Ann Stroope We really loved all of your song but our favorite was cow tippin can wait to see u again.

Jaclyn Kent Hackathorn You were AWESOME at the Toughest Tour in America in KC!!!!!! It was the best concert I've ever been too!!

Amanda Rhodes Sharples Heard you for the first time in KC last Fri. night. Loved your music! New fan.Christy Fells
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Tara Barger You were absolutely great in KC last night...enjoyed it very much...will look for you again soon.
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Sarah Jameson You were awesome in Kansas City last night!
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Christie Williams Meservey Great show last night in KC!
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Gene (Gene Daily) wants to be your friend!
saw you last night in kansas city really enjoid your music will see you in pheonix and st louis if you are with toby there

Saw you in KC last night. Best opening act I've seen in a long time. Great Show! Will look for you again. Good Luck!
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Rhonda
You kicked ass in KC. Love the music, best wishes.
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Rosella
Saw you in Kansas City tonight...you're a great performer...love the show! Thanks for taking the time to take a picture with me...my niece was thrilled.
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Rob
Saw your show in Jackson Hole Wyoming March 2009...one of the best live shows ever man! Danced with the girl of my dreams that night and Ill probably never see her again... You and your band played the coolest rendition following "Fishin' In The Dark" that just lit the place up...you, your band and us did shots and beers together till the Dollar closed down. Hooked us up with your CD and we rock to it all the time! Come back to the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar soon brother!
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Christie posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Great show last night in KC!"

Jodi posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Awesome job last night in KC!!!"

Jodi Sproat Awesome job last night in KC!!!

Megan Whisenant-Shaver — 1 mutual friend
Saw you in KC last night, great show!



Christy (Christy Hook Dean) wants to be your friend!
My kids and I saw you perform in KC 7/31. Great Job! My son just HAD to have your pre sell cd that night.

Debbie Delong-Smith
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My daughter and I saw you last night and really liked your music! Going to see if we can download some of the music!

Karan (Karan Bailey) wants to be your friend!
Saw you last night in KC. Now a fan!

I was at the show last night, honestly, they were all great. I arrived early to a be very pleasantly surprised by the opening band, Sean Patrick McGraw. I am a huge Toby and Trace fan, and now I am a Sean Patrick fan. I will buy his CD.

Barbara Mattox
Saw you in Kansas City MO July 31 along with Trace Adkins and Toby Keith...loved your music. Must admit didn't know much about you before then. You have a new fan.. Barbara Mattox

Rhonda Jacobs
Great Job in KC, you kicked it. Loved the music
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Loved you in KC. Awesome. What's next?

Hi...here in kc.

you sound great here in kc!!!! are you all partying here in town after the show???
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Watchin you guys in kansas city right now! You guys are great! Keep rocking.
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Courtny Michelle
Today at 1:31am
i absolutely LOVED your show right after you performed i went and bought your cd it's awesome

12:03pmJana
Your show was awesome last night!!! We hope you all come back to KC very soon!


Karen Bechard Gwin
Today at 9:38am
Got to see you open for Toby & you rocked! Best of Luck!!!





Cheryl Hayes
Really enjoyed seeing you with Toby and Trace in Charlotte. Be sure and let us know when you are coming back to the area!



Ashley Jank — 1 mutual friend
Saw you perform Sunday night and you were amazing!!!



Kandiey Miller
July 28 at 5:06pm
Saw you at the comcast on sunday and oh my God! you took my breath away! can'tb wait till you come back to town headlineing your own tour! look forward to hearing more matiral from you.....

Michelle King
I saw you in concert in VA Beach a few weeks ago with Trace Adkins and Toby Keith and LOVED your music! Definitely a fan!



Jana Shaver
Saw you in Kansas City. You and your band were Awesome!







Jenna posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Enjoyed you opening for Trace and Toby on 7/26!"

Saw you in camden nj last sat. night -- great show.


Christin posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"It's a lil late but you were great at Toby Keith, and your bassist kicks ass!"

Janet posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Saw you in Camden NJ opening for Trace + Toby..... we enjoyed the show!!!"

laurie (laurie gustafson) wants to be your friend!
saw you with toby and trace in massachusets. loved your music.

~April~ (April Normandin) wants to be your friend!
awesome job at comcast center in mansfield, ma. . . def. a fan! awesome!!!!!!


~April~ (April Normandin) wants to be your friend!
awesome job at comcast center in mansfield, ma. . . def. a fan! awesome!!!!!!

hey sean,
just wanted to let you know what a great time all of us pike county women from ohio had watching you perform at the earth dog cafe. thanks for playing our request, especially, mustang sally!!!!

Jessica posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Really enjoyed you in Camden, NJ last Saturday night!"

Debbie posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Hey Sean - are you going to be in Denver with Toby & Trace on 8/21? From what I'm reading you've been touring with them - yet I don't see it on tour list. Let me know.....would love to see you perform again - along with Toby & Trace (two of my faves in country music)! :)"


Denese posted something on your Wall and wrote:
"Jus saw you with Toby Keith and Trace Adkins in Camden, NJ. Great show. Best of luck"

Michael Renner
Hi Sean, saw you open for Toby and Trace in Mansfield (Boston) MA on Sunday night. You guys are great! Downloaded your album from iTunes.
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Matt Bannon Saw you 7/12 in Charlotte w/ Toby Keith..great set, loved "when a dollar ain't worth a dime" and "get your cowboy on"..best of luck rest of the tour
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Christie Silva Great show in BOSTON!!! Loved "When the Dollar Ain't Worth A Dime" My favorite song!!!! Waiting for the CD to arrive in the mail!!
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I saw you play sunday. . great show!


Regina Hamel
Today at 4:11pm
Hi,

I just want to say how much I enjoyed seeing you in Mansfield on sunday night.
I also hope you enjoyed your visit to Massachusetts. Thank you again for a great show.

Regina


Deanna Bennett Hancock
Today at 3:52pm
Saw you guys at the Earth Dog in Berkeley Springs on Friday 7/17. LOVED you! You have a new fan!

Teri Bilodeau Reid
Thank's for a great show on Sunday! And thank you for being nice enough to come meet us and take pix!

July 28 at 10:12pm
the dude is my hubby Eric, he took a picture of you and me at the show. We both think you are great and that you will headline you own show someday soon! Keep up the great work and your fans will put you where you belong!

Teri

Kandiey Miller
Today at 5:06pm
Saw you at the comcast on sunday and oh my God! you took my breath away! can'tb wait till you come back to town headlineing your own tour! look forward to hearing more matiral from you.....

Regina Hamel
Not raining in Mass. Saw u sunday, u were amazing. Cant wait for ur CD.

Jean-Marie posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"What a great time we had in Boston and it was GREAT to meet you!!! Bought the CD and look forward to seeing you on more dates with Toby!!"

Kimberly posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"GREAT SHOW Sunday (7/26/09)night with Toby Keith and Trace Adkins..... it was so great to meet you as well I love your music.....Can not wait for you to come back around this way :) Did you post the pictures that were taken at the concert yet... I want to see how the one of me and you came out :)"



Terry Bouchard
saw u in mansfield sunday great performance good luck! you are on an amazing tour! and for once its not raining in ma. yet!!!
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Karen Edington
Saw you guys on Sunday night in Mansfield, MA and really enjoyed it! Hope to get a chance to see you again.
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Shelly Annette Benson Hume
I was there, too! 80) You dazzled us with brilliance, for sure!
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Kathy Strohmeyer
Go Randy!
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Carolyn Smith Gelsi
We saw you as

well in Mansfield on Sunday night. Love your songs and you have a wonderful voice!!!
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Karin Furno
Saw you Sunday nite in Mansfield MA...you're gonna hit it big!! Great show!! :)
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i was thre too you were great
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Darla posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"Saw you in VA Beach on 7/10 - love your music, looked you up on the net and bought your latest CD - My daughter and I are offically a big fans. Will definitely keep a look out for new music from you!!"

Tim (Tim Letton) you rocked last night in Mansfield, MA
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Darla posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"Saw you in VA Beach on 7/10 - love your music, looked you up on the net and bought your latest CD - My daughter and I are offically a big fans. Will definitely keep a look out for new music from you!!"




Jul 26, 2009 11:58 PM
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Tracy (Tracy Kelley Hehir) wants to be your friend!
caught the show tonight at the Comcast center, I enjoyed it very much =)


Jul 26, 2009 11:28 PM

Abbie (Abbie Brown) wants to be your friend!
omg you were so amazing at the Comcast center tonight 7/26



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Jul 26, 2009 11:07 PM

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Great show tonight!! in Mansfield MA


Jul 26, 2009 10:39 PM

Dawn (Dawn Nagle) wants to be your friend!
Loved your show!






Brittany Worthington Saw you at the Trace Adkins/Toby Keith concert. You definitely put on a great start to the show. Loved your music!
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Carole Dexter Ellis
    I was at the show last night. It was AWESOME!!. I got my picture taken with you. - Thanks Carole.    



    Good show last nite! thanks for coming over and visiting my friend and I after your set, as well at the T shirts! :).    

Teri Bilodeau Reid
    Saw you last night at the Comcast Center, you were awesome!    


Donna M Graves
    Saw you in Mansfield, MA tonight, great :-).    




Lynn Pontius
    Saw you on stage the other night, Great Job you did. Keep you the good work.    




Cheryl Drinkwater (Cheryl Tweedie Drinkwater)
    Philadelphia loves you - thanks for a great show!    



    Saw you this past weekend at the Comcast Center....you have a new fan!    


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saw u lastnight in boston u were great

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Saw you Sunday night....awesome!!

Leanne Symmonds
    Great show last night at the Comast Center. Going to check out some of your songs on Itunes!    




Heather Wood Walsh
    Saw you in MA on Sunday, and thought you were great!!    



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You were great at the concert last night! thanks!!!



Shea Singley Just wanted to say that you were awesome the other night in Philly with Trace and Toby! Great kick off for the show! Good Luck in everything and hope to hear more from you!
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Christine C Hey sean i say you lastnight with Trace Atkins and Toby Keith you are awesome can not waite to hear more of your work !

Bethany posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"Saw yall in Charlotte sunday night, AMAAZZIIING

Jaime Rosenthal
    Saw you last night in philly area thought you were great

Maryann Lyons
    You were great at the concert last night, looking forward to hear more from you.    



Susan Janda Shafer
    I saw you tonight in Camden, NJ. I really enjoyed your performance!    




Jason Blaine Stayed up late to watch you on Kimmel last week. Thrilled for you buddy, you are THE hardest workin S.O.G. in the biz!

just wanted to tell you that YOU GUYS ROCK!  That was
a great show!  With a set of songs like that I think Toby has some competition!!!
Steve fisherjust wanted to tell you that YOU GUYS ROCK!  That was
a great show!  With a set of songs like that I think Toby has some competition!!!


Kim Mitchell Saw you at the Toby Keith/Trace Adkins concert and to me you were better than the headliners. Do you currnetly have an album out??

Melinda Jaroch So, just have to tell you that you totally rocked the house in Va Bch....can't wait to hear more of your music!!!
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The show was great! I wish you continued success with your career. God Bless.
[Kristin] (Kristin Moore) wants to be your friend!
Yall were great last night!!!! Love your music
Eric Powell
Saw you in Charlotte really enjoyed your music.
Annette Lynn Hughes-Osborne
Just saw you in NC! Liked it!

Faith Sammons Turner
We enjoyed the show in Charlotte NC last night!
Julie Gladden
Loved your song "Cow Tippin" @ Verizon in Charlotte last night! Thanks for the CD!!
Layla Lowman
I saw you at Verizon in Charlotte last night and I thought you were GREAT!
Carrie Griffin Creel — 1 mutual friend
Loved your show in VA Beach Friday night!!
Annette Lynn Hughes-Osborne
Just saw you in NC! Liked it!
· james 8 hours ago
i have to say man i seen y'all open for Toby and Trace friday nite in va beach and yall were all right i was actually impressed you have a real good sound, but what do i know i love real redneck country anyway. keep up the good work.
http://countryblips.dailyradar.com/story/country_s_other_mcgraw_sean_patrick_mcgraw_makes/

Jul 14, 2009 6:23 AM
Whats goin' on? Just wanted to let y'all know my girlfriend and I saw y'all in Cbarlotte this past weekend with Trace and Toby. That was some great live preforming. Keep it up.

And yes I spelled the name wrong the first time when I looked the band up...

· *DEMM* 1 hour ago
You guys were awesome at the Toby Keith concert!!!! You sound great!
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♥ Kim ♥ 2 hours ago
You're so sexy! Muah

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Hey! My husband and I caught you at the concert in Virginia Beach. We were impressed by your music and your lyrics. We wish you all the success the God Lord has planned for you. We also look forward to getting this CD and any you put out in the Future. Thanks for a great show.

Jeri L Wood

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Hi!
Okay, so this is gonna sound a bit harsh, but hear me out....

First off, I don't watch CMT, and don't listen to the country stations TOO often, so I can't say I ever heard of you guys b4 last weekend.

I took my husband to see his fave artist, Toby Keith in Raleigh.

Your band was awesome!!! I think I actually liked yall better than Toby's performance!! Your songs are great & fun, and yall had hella personality! So, when I got home, decided to look ya up on Myspace, but I was so disappointed! You sounded SOOOOOOO much better in person!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm still gonna be a fan, but can't wait to see yall again in concert someday! I told my husband, "Just wait, this guy's gonna be HUGE!!"

So, anyway, please take all that as a compliment :) Enjoyed your show!!!

~Erica


David Leask (David Leask) wants to be your friend!
Saw your performance last night on Kimmel and haven't heard that much truth in a country song for a long time! Great work. Keep on keepin' on! David

Hey Sean Patrick & boys! We saw you in Raleigh 7-11 with T. Keith. We are fans you guys have some awesome stuff goin on. Appreciate the energy!! Patty
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Seen you in VA Beach ~ you were amazing!!
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went to the concert sunday. your music is awesome.

♥ tINA ♥ wants to be your friend!
Seen you in VA Beach ~ you were amazing!!
Matthew (Matthew Powers) wants to be your friend!
yall sang good at the concert
Megan Houk
I LOVED your show in Charlotte! My parents just got back from our farm in PA and heard your radio interview in near/in Olean, NY. Small world. I'm getting your cd soon!!
Annette Lynn Hughes-Osborne
Just saw you in NC! Liked it!


Faith Sammons Turner
We enjoyed the show in Charlotte NC last night!
Julie Gladden
Loved your song "Cow Tippin" @ Verizon in Charlotte last night! Thanks for the CD!!
Carrie Griffin Creel — 1 mutual friend
Loved your show in VA Beach Friday night!!
Layla Lowman
I saw you at Verizon in Charlotte last night and I thought you were GREAT!
Tina (Tina Bell) wants to be your friend!
I just heard ur music for the first time last night on Jimmy Kimmal and I loved it. Keep up the good work. Stay Cool.
Hi Sean - caught your act over the weekend in NC at both Raleigh & Charlotte - I like your music and enjoyed the opening.

Jul 15, 2009 9:49 PM
Hey Sean ... great job on Jimmy Kimmel ... you rock!
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angela Angela sharp Jul 15, 2009 8:29 PM
HEY GUYS YOU LOOKED GREAT ON JIMMY KIMMELL . LOVED IT . CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYS IN AUG. HAVE A GREAT WEEK . YOUR W.V. FAN .
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♥ tINA ♥ Jul 15, 2009 3:20 PM
Seen your show here in VA Beach, you were great ~ hope to see you again in this area!! Thanks for a great opening!!


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Saw ya on Jimmy Kimmel last nite. You were great!
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Crystal 5 hours ago
You guys did awesome last night! Congrats
Emily LaCorte Awesome job last night
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Kathy Zimmerman Litwin Sean: You and the guys were awesome last night on Jimmy Kimmel. I made it to stay up and watch and it was well worth it!!!! Can't wait til we get to see you again!

Jenn Brodersen saw you in Virginia Beach VA and you made me a fan! Hopefully you'll be back soon!
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Diana R Windsor You and the band were awesome last night on Jimmy Kimmel Live. I posted the YouTube video on my Facebook page. I really hope you get to open for Toby at Darien Lake. I already have my ticket just in case!
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saw yall perform in va beach last friday. i really liked the fact that it was not the same stream line bull shit that most of the performers are putting out. i really felt like i could relate to your songs, and could tell that you put alot into them. hope you continue to succeed!

Tanya posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"We saw you in Va Beach. You were awesome. Thank you for such a great show."

Patty Schreckengost
I've been watching all your success stories...Proud to have met you.. I have been playing " Dollar Ain't Worth A Dime" Love it..... .DJ Patty Country Sunshine Radio.

Sally Fulmer Shaw
Really love you with Adkins and Keith in Charlotte on Sunday!! Y'all were fantastic!!! Would love to keep up with when you are back in the area so I can bring all my friends to see y'all again!
Diana R Windsor OMG! Just checked your website and see that you are going to be at Darien Lake on September 4 with Toby and Trace. A "Dollar Ain't Worth a Dime", but my ticket is priceless! I'll be there--Section 301 Row 8 Seat 12 and ready to do some "Cowtippin".

Alison Gordon at 12:00pm July 16
Great concert in Charlotte Sunday night

Donna posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"We saw you when you opened for Toby in Holmdel, NJ...went home and had to get the Cowtippin song!!! You were awesome!"

Jodi posted something on your Wall and wrote:

"Sean, Saw you on Jimmy K. Live, You Never Disappoint!!!"

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DUde, you were awsome! My fiance and I really enjoyed u
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I'm watching you at Va Beach right now!

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no problem yalls show was so awesome. your songs are great! you will be huge in a year at minimum. have fun be safe!

Jul 12, 2009 11:01 AM
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i saw you at the concert and thought that you were great. wish you could have played a little longer.
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It was a pleasure hearing you at that concert. YOu were awesome and I can see why they asked you to join them there.

Hope you have Great success. I will watch your career and hopefuly can see you again in concert.

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Saw you in concert last night it was great. Enjoyed you and of course Trace and Toby.
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me and my friend are at the toby show ya'll was great i'm a fan now

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u r relly good! i watched u tonite at the toby keith concert in charlotte. ur relly good! pretty cute too! haha i got a pic with u. ill post it wenever i can and tag u in it!
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i just saw u at the toby keith and trace adkins consert in charlotte i love you guys :)
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Jul 12, 2009 8:38 PM
GREAT SHOW TONIGHT YOUR NEWEST FAN

Jul 13, 2009 7:55 AM
Good Morning!! Enjoying your awesome music.. What a way to start the day.. Thanks!! Have a rockin week.. Enjoy the summer breeze!! God Bless..

Smiles,
Darlene :-)
Melinda Jaroch
    So I so enjoyed the show with TK Friday night in Virginia Beach...you have a great future!! I wish I knew how to get my daughters songs heard.    






Marie Basinger Thanks for a great night in Raleigh. Make sure you let us know when you are back in NC Love to hear you play again!
Kelly Aycock Pittman You were Great in Raleigh last night! It was my daughter's first concert and she was so excited to get your autograph and her picture taken. Look forward to seeing more of you
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Vicki Turner Saw you in Raleigh last night and went straight to Itunes this morning to download your music! Thought you were awesome! Hope you come back this way soon!
Penny Burdette McCrary Saw you in Raleigh last night and you were super. I hope to see what else will be coming your way.
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Joseph Smith Hey we saw you in Virginia Beach friday night and you were awesome... going to go pick up your album tomorrow afternoon. Thanks for putting on a get show!

Evan O'Neal you are the man... I saw you at the Toby Keith Concert and you owned the stage
Stanley Wilcox Excellent show in VA beach on the 10th.
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Stanley Wilcox Excellent show in VA beach on the 10th.
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 Amy Peninger Waites at 9:17am July 12
AMEN! 1st time I have seen you & I am a fan, now!
Tracie Jensen Enjoyed the show in VA Beach last night!!
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Philicia Bryant awesome show last night with Toby....
Laurie Ramire
July 10 at 11:05am
I was in Cleveland when I saw you, at the House of Blues... we had a blast that night and thought you guys were awesome... then I heard you were doing other music and I love the "new" country music so have listened to some of your stuff. Yesterday I just happened to catch Bethany's show while I was at work and heard you tell listeners to catch you on FB so that's what I did! :) You cracked me up yesterday!

Good luck on Jimmy Kimmel!! Hope to maybe catch you live sometime when you're back in the area!

Have a great weekend!!
Sarah Hogge
July 10 at 4:42pm
Hey I'm listening to you live right now!! You're performing before the toby keith concert!! Your awesome!!!!

-Sarah

Stanley Wilcox
July 11 at 4:42am
That was a great show you did with Toby and Trace here in VA. Liked your music a lot.
 
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Jessica Spivey
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July 11 at 8:30am
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Hey Sean, just wanted to let u know, saw you in concert at the VB ampitheatre. You were awesome. Especially the cowtippin song. You Rock!

Tina Boyle
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July 11 at 1:26pm
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Saw open the show last night at the Toby concert. You were pretty awesome, hope to see more of you in the Virginia Beach area soon. Keep doing what you do best. The entire night was great from you to Trace to Toby, my family had a great night. Thanks for the memories


Kathy Turner
July 11 at 2:14pm
Saw your show last night- your sound is awesome! Let me know when you get to central VA! Will watch for you guys Tuesday night!

Christina Neubauer Posta
July 12 at 7:27am
Great concert last night in Raleigh. We really enjoyed it and you were awesome!

Brett Creecy
July 12 at 11:01am
Great show...wished you had more time on stage...

Trudy Cook
July 12 at 7:40am
I saw you in Raleigh, NC last night and you were great. Actually got a pic with you when you were out in the audience. Glad I had chance to hear you! Best wishes!

Murray Muncy
July 12 at 12:45pm
Eek...I feel bad. I just tagged the photos on FB and they posted to your page...which is great. However, the album is titled "Hello Lover" because I constantly tease that I am Toby Keith's lover. And um, I don't want you thinking I'm some freak! LOL! So I apologize for that. (Unless of course you want people thinking that we're lovers. Bah!)
Have a great weekend, and again...thanks for the great show. (Keep hearing that cow-tippin song in my head!)

Kaitlan Ann Lawrence
July 12 at 1:08pm
u were aswome im only 17 now i found another new artist i like i love for music i want to sing when i get older

Teresa Dimick
July 11 at 10:07am
Saw you in Virginia Beach last night with Trace and Toby. They didn't give you much time, but we thought you were pretty good too. Keep hangin with the big boyz!

Marie Basinger
July 12 at 12:41am
I loved your music! I seen you in NC with Trace Adkins and Toby Keith! How can I get your music?

Kim Rodriguez Stine
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July 12 at 4:31pm
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Saw you play in Virginia Beach Friday night, July 10th. Great performance.

Donna B Cagle
July 12 at 5:10pm
i really love your song about cow tippin cause i use to do that when i lived in wva
 
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Robin Rendel Ryan
July 11 at 9:07pm
We can always use another smart alec in country music! If youever get down near Elizabeth City, NC give a shout out. R

Gwen Isley
July 12 at 6:46pm
I saw you in Raleigh,NC last night.
You were great! I wish you the best of luck!

Ellen Hedrix
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July 12 at 6:57pm
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Just to let you know we were at the show last night and enjoyed seeing you. Best of luck making it BIG.
Ellen & Tim

Amy Sue Nielson
July 12 at 7:10pm
I did too ;) CowTippin is my new ringback.... people love it... so will spread the word for people to tune in

Love ya'll

AmySue :p

Donald Fendley
July 12 at 8:20pm
yall rocked we enjoyed, thanks
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Amanda Lucas
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July 12 at 8:25pm
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Just thought you would like to know, that i thought your band put on a great performance friday night. I look forward to hearing more from you and wish you the best of luck. :)

Janella Sawyer
July 12 at 9:38pm
Hi my name is janella and my friend penny Mccrary just saw you in Raleigh she thinks your great and I love your songs cowtippin so good

Gena Noggle
July 11 at 9:24pm
hey we saw the show in va beach july 10th you were great
if you have a cd out can you give me the name of it my sister and i would like to get it

Jesse Thompson
Today at 5:40am
Seen ya'll last night in Charlette NC Yall were bad ass wish ya'll would have played longer. When are ya'll going to be back in the area? Anywhere close to Columbia, SC thats closer to me. Where can we get an cd? look forward to hereing more in the future.

Jesse

Hunter Walters
Saw you perform in Raleigh last weekend and thought you did a wonderful job. I was given a t-shirt of yours and my daughter loves it. I would love to see you in eastern NC again. Christopher
Christopher Sheeley
saw you in raleigh and you kicked it big time very fun to watch