Charmaine Neville Band

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Charmaine, when Connie and I met you in 1999 in New Orleans we were absolutely blown away. We still talk about you and play your CDs often, and I will never forget the hug you gave me after the show. After reading your flood story just now, I wish I could give you a hug. You are blessed in many ways. Peace, my friend.
Pat Morris <morris@eastlink.ca>
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia Canada - Sun Aug 26 18:39:03 2007

Charmaine, I was with my family on an afternoon Blues Cruise at the Waterfront Blues Festival in Portland, OR, early in July. What a treat to see you! My daughter Marian, who is 11, loves your music too. You were kind enough to let her have her picture taken with you - I think it was a highlight of our trip! Hope you'll make it to Victoria BC sometime soon. Your music brings us so much joy! love, Annie
Annie <anniebowers@shaw.ca>
Victoria, British Columbia Canada - Thu Aug 9 14:14:00 2007

Charmaine, it was so great to meet you Masperos last week when we came down to help a survivor friend. Phil and I, and Joe and Rose (she's the one who caught the beer behind her back) couldn't wait to check out your site and we are all very impressed. We'll be back in a few months to hopefully start to help Antoinette rebuild and will touch base before we come to be sure you're still cooking fishfries. You are a truly remarkable woman who made a huge impact on all of us. God bless. Fondly, Graci
GRACI L FINKLE <PHILANDGRACI@NYCAP.RR.com>
EAST GREENBUSH, NY USA - Wed Jul 25 3:35:13 2007

Caught your show at West End Park- My students will be returning next year- we loved it!
Mandy Edgar <awedgar@hotmail.com>
New iberia, LA USA - Wed May 30 22:41:32 2007

A belated thank you for a glorious gig in Gijon last year! Really loved my brief chat afterwards with Gerald and your (then new) bass player, and went away wishing I´d prolonged it - so English, thinking mustn´t take up more of these gorgeous people´s time! Hope you´ll come here again, lots of love and admiration, Rose
Rose goodwin <rosegoodfriend@gmail.com>
Gijon, España - Sat Mar 17 6:58:06 2007

Hi Charmaine, I was in New Orleans for the National Association of Realtors Conference and was told about you by Robby of French Quarter Candles (another great find!). I saw you and your band at Snug Harbor and have to say I was awestruck. You are an amazing performer and feel that I was priveledged to have experienced you in that small intimate setting. Wow girl....you have it all!!!! Thanks for such a great performance! If you ever get an invite to perform at the Live Oak Music Festival, please consider it!!! I would love for my friends to see you and your band perform! And I will cook for you!!! Trudy Sidener Morro Bay, Ca
Trudy Sidener <Cilantro3@aol.com>
Morro Bay, CA USA - Wed Nov 22 15:14:22 2006

We caught your show tonight at Snug Harbor and were BLOWN AWAY!! Can't wait to see you in NYC!!
Steve Goren <steve.goren@performintegration.com>
Mahopac, NY USA - Wed Nov 22 15:12:56 2006

Dear Woman, Thank you for sharing your heart and soul on stage in Black Mountain this past week-end at the LEAF Festival! We love you, come back again. Linda
Linda <lindawelsh@bellsouth.net>
Asheville, North Carolina USA - Thu Oct 26 9:32:28 2006

I tried to send you a text message and an email, but I guess it didn't work. I'm leaving an entry in your guest book instead to thank you for the wonderful evening we spent at the Holiday Inn in Chicago August 14th. After all I'm glad I missed my connecting flight, because I got to meet you... You are a wonderful person - I appreciated your cheerful personality and your helpfulness (thank you for the wake-up call at 4 a.m.) I'll be watching out for your concerts in France (Paris) and maybe we'll see each other again one day. Write back if you have time (I'd like to send you the pictures...) Take care TINA
Tina <mwbachler@wanadoo.fr>
Château-Thierry, France - Tue Oct 10 12:31:57 2006

I heard your record, "right key, but wrong key hole" this morning on WBOG, Newark, NJ. What a powerful voice your have. I am going to purchase the album. I look forward to seeing you in person in the New York City area.
Jacquie <Jacqui500@aol.com>
Cambria Heights, New York USA - Tue Oct 10 12:30:51 2006

Chamaine I met you in the smoke room in September at the Atlanta Airport. You were on your way to WPB, FL. Your music is great. Hopefully you make it to the Finger Lakes soon.
Kim Reynolds <maynard24z@yahoo.com>
Canandaigua, NY USA - Mon Oct 2 16:25:44 2006

Dear Charmaine, I recently saw you on the ABC special "Song For New Orleans" and was so impressed by your indomitable spirit! You are smart, funny, beautiful, and tremendously talented. What a gift you are! Sincerely, Pam Dobie
Pam Dobie <Gromit7881@aol.com>
Rockland, Massachusetts USA - Mon Sep 11 1:25:46 2006

Hello, Charmaine. I was just thinking about you and hoping that you are doing well. I'm sure it's been a long, grueling year for you. Youor picture was on the cover of the Arkansas Democrat Gazette last week (with the Habitat for Humanity houses) But they didn't spell your name right!
Flo Murdock <YoFlo@comcast.net>
North Little Rock, Arkansas USA - Sat Sep 9 20:45:36 2006

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NY, NY USA - Sat Sep 9 20:36:49 2006

: I was on Saturday night concert in the PArc Gamenson for the MNOP festival. I'd like to thank you for that wonderful night which was living and moving too. I've never attended a JAzz concert before: live has a magical effect! For a moment, I believed I was brought to NO by your music... What a pity there were no people dancing or enjoying more vividly the songs (I used to practise modern'jazzz dance, and it was hard for me to stay on my chair last evening!!!). Why not invite guests to dance on jazz music next year?! It's my suggestion for 2007 MNOP... Merci encore et Good luck pour la suite des Ã©vÃ¨nements. (sorry for my mistakes...) Sophie.
Sophie SEVERIN <sosoweb@hotmail.fr>
PÃ©rigueux, FRANCE - Tue Aug 15 14:50:51 2006

HEY DARLIN, MET YOU GUYS AT THE SHERATON ON CANAL STREET, DURING JAZZFEST THIS YEAR....I TOOK MY VACATION IN N.O. TO DO VOLUNTEER CLEAN UP AND SHOOT THE FEST....CHATTED WITH U AND SOME OF YOUR BAND...I ALSO PHOTOGRAPHED YOU GUYS AT THE FEST AS WELL AS THE SHERATON....I WON'T PUT UP ANY SHOTS OF YOU TIL U OK THEM, BUT I HAVE SOME RATHER GOOD ONES OF YOU AND AS PROMISED I WON'T PUT UP ANY TILL YOU OKAY THEM...LET ME KNOW WHERE TO E MAIL THEM DARLIN.... CHEERS KIMBERLEY
Kimberley <kimberley@acappellaphotography.com>
Wakefield, Quebec Canada - Tue Aug 15 14:42:14 2006

Hi , really enjoyed the New Orleans All Stars gig in the big top,Fisheries Field ,Galway. Hope ye come this way again !!
Desmond Moore <desmondmoore@ireland.com>
Galway, Ireland - Tue Aug 15 14:38:29 2006

ello Charmaine... IÂ´m missing New Orleans a lot and having a great apple pie with you again. I was supposed to have a meeting last year in NO, but it was moved to Atlanta instead due to Katrina. IÂ´m really sorry for all the dammages. But I hope to come back again in the near future. Best regards and much love. AndrÃ©
AndrÃ© Luiz Pinto <andrepintorj@yahoo.com>
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Tue Aug 1 6:45:48 2006

Hi Charmaine, I and my wife were in JAZZ A VIENNE in France on 9 of july 2006. You should remember because we prefered comming to hear you than to watch the football wold cup final. There is not a lot of French people in your guestbook so we wanted to tell you that we appreciate a lot your songs and your personnality. We spent a magic night listening to you and to the Neville brothers. You really put the spell on us, Thanks for this night.
Sylvie et Lionel CANET <l.canet@free.fr>
LYON, FRANCE - Sun Jul 16 8:09:53 2006

Charmaine - Pleasure sitting with you on your flight to Atlanta (and then off to Europe)and discussing the schools and music. Maybe I could have taken the gig that you offered me! Looking forward to seing you in Nawlins when you return. Regards - Joe
Joe Perron <piedaddy@hotmail.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Sun Jul 9 14:27:28 2006

HI Charmaine, Hoping youn are well. Hey just a thought, what about a show with you & Marcia Ball together? I know that would be an Emmy award winning event! I think you remember me so I hope you don't see me as anything unsettling but I am really behind everything that youre doing for our region. Take care of yourself, & hopefully I'll get to see your next show! Bye
metairie <kleppner2@cox.net>
metairie, LA USA - Sun Jul 9 13:15:25 2006

Hello My Beautifull Queen I am sorry it has taken me this long to get in touch. I moved to Indiana am I am Cooking up here also I just got acepted to the Kentucky Opera. I will be singing in two Operas this season. How are you I have heard many things and my heart goes out to you. I miss you and miss singing with you. I love you and you are always in my prayers. please write back. love always Rico
James "Rico" Muirhead <jdmrico4jc@yahoo.com>
Clarcksville, IN USA - Sun Jul 9 12:22:26 2006

Tonight while watching WDSU News I saw the story about your first hand account of Hurricane Katrina. When you said that you drove a long while, did you come through Vacherie, LA via hwy 3127? If so, I was one of the EMT's who helped you. I didn't know who you were, but what you asked me and told me has stuck in my mind ever since. I'm very happy to see that you are O.K. I hope that the others on that bus made it also. I'll never forget the sight of passing out all of the food that my partner and I had stocked for ourselves to everyone on the bus. Seeing the unselfishness with the food that was shown among all of the occupants really touched me deeply. I would like to know how everyone on that bus fared, especially the children. I truly hope and pray that all are safe and sound. Tracey
Tracey Gambarella <gambifam@yahoo.com>
Houma, LA USA - Fri Apr 28 0:56:51 2006

Dear Charmaine my name is Preston currin I am one of the guys that picked you up in the white truck on Decatur st we helped you get the old lady with no legs to the French quarter I am happy to see that you made out fine after the hurricane I am no longer able to live in new Orleans after the flood the main reason is I don’t feel that I could go trough this again also I helped pyramid audio set stage for you for sober fest small world god bless and keep you Preston prestoncurrin@gmail.com
preston currin <prestoncurrin@gmail.com>
baton rouge, LA USA - Fri Apr 28 0:53:30 2006

Dear Charmaine, I want to wish you a very happy birthday. Just know that you are in my prayers and I will remember you at Mass on the 31st. You are my favorite artist and I enjoyed seeing you and the band. I miss you and hope that if you ever come to Texas you will stop here. Our church may not be like St. Jude, but it comes pretty close for finding peace and closeness to God. May God always be close to you! Father Michael, omi
Father Michael AMESSE, OMI <iccbville@aol.com>
Brownsville, TX USA - Thu Apr 13 21:17:03 2006

hello mom,yes its me i have been looking for you and your son for so long, since katrine ive been so worried about you and damion. not knowing were you r, please email me as soon as you get this ,and tell your son that i miss him,and i do now about him and his new wife,we will talk about that later, i,m just glad you and son is ok.charmaine i will tell you this, yes,me and son are not together but you will always be my mother-in-law. love always.ps, please get back with me so ill know that you too are ok. love you,, tiffany
Tiffany mcdonald <tiffm214@yahoo.com>
dallas, tx USA - Thu Apr 13 21:15:09 2006

Hello Charmaine - I had the privilege of hearing you sing at a tiny little house in S.E. Portland last evening. We talked a bit and I was so impressed with your down to earth sincerity and kindness. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with us. I hope you come to town again soon.
Candance Hicks <candancehicks@msn.com>
Portland, OR USA - Thu Apr 13 21:12:02 2006

Charmaine, just stumbled upon your site. This is the Carol from the late 70s in NOAL with CHarles. Have not seen you since the last time you were at Cosmos. I really wish you had called me when you knew the storm was coming. Between me and my family, we would have been happy to help. I know folks were worreid about you for a few days. if interested, your father and uncles have all my numbers. Call me, Sweenie
Carol <Ckakcster@AOL.com>
Birmingham, AL USA - Mon Feb 27 6:57:39 2006

Dear Charmaine, I heard and met you at Snug Harbor in january 2006 and I wish I had bought your CD. Your music and your story are very moving and powerful. I'm from Boston and I want to play it for folks here (as well as your post-Katrina story that I got on the web) at an event at my house to raise money for Katrina survivors. Can you suggest where to send it?Is there any way I can order it? Also, if there's anything we can do here to help, especially those who are, as you said, "invisible", please let me know. We know you will come back!! Thanks, Christine Maguire
Christine Maguire <otter60@aol.com>
Boston, MA USA - Mon Feb 27 6:55:08 2006

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God Bless You Big Sista, This is your real sista saying I'm safe and need to hear from you I've written a song titles "Help Came Too Late" and "Nawlins'Blues" I need you to hear them Us Katrina Need Them, Holla 817-472-9785 Love Ya Always your lil sis Tina Marie songwriter/Poet
Tina Marie <tinamarieclark59@yahoo.com>
Arlington , TX USA - Thu Jan 26 10:23:27 2006

can´t imagine what happend_may there be light. best whishes and prayers. hopefully are able to welcome you in Germany/berlin you are genius voice facet_thank you for expression
silke nadine andresen <nadines.a@gmx.de>
berlin, Germany - Sun Jan 22 12:15:19 2006

Hello Ms. Neville & Band and Fans, I am trying to decipher the first lyrics in your Keyhole song and just can't seem to do it! no matter how hard I try! Nor can I find the lyrics on the net. So, if you (or fans) can kindly fill me in on the part, "and if you can't deal with it just take your...??????????????? and ???????? your loss"!!!!!!! Can you help out??! Thanks and God Bless. MJ
MJ <snipe6@msn.com>
Rochester, NY USA - Sun Jan 22 12:13:39 2006

Charmaine, I have been a life long fan of The Meters, and the Neville Brothers but not heard your amazing material until searching the other day for a tune (Iko Iko) on I Tunes. When I heard your version I flipped. I can't stop listening to your "Queen of the Mardi Gras" CD and I can't wait until I can go back to New Orleans and get my musical fix. I am a drummer in Nashville but I teach school to keep the bills paid for now. I appreciate this album and can't wait to listen more! Was this particular album done with more than one drummer or did your drummer lay multiple tracks? What else can I check out that captures the essence of the second line feel like this one does. I have in my collection some Dr. John, Professor Longhair, all of The Meters CD's I could buy and The Neville Bro's 2 CD Collection as well as "Live on Planet Earth". Thanks for the music! Sam
Sam Kallaos <samolamo@earthlink.net>
Nashville, TN USA - Sun Jan 22 12:12:22 2006

Thanks for all the wonderful art & talent you've brought to our city as well as our lives. I don't know if you remember me or not but I've been a fan for as long as I can remember. My children love you & the band's music as well. We wanted to find out if you'll be doing anything in the city anytime soon. I know it's been a hell of a time here to say the least but you are a beacon in the darkness of New Orleans' tough times. Please let me hear from you & the band if you can. Thanks very much for your attention Steve Kleppner
Steve Kleppner <kleppner2@cox.net>
Metairie (now), LA USA - Sun Jan 22 12:11:02 2006

Dear Charmine, I am the stockbroker who met you at Snug Harbor and then used to email you. My wife and I also saw you at the Mardis Gras party in Hollywood Florida. We were horified to see what you went through after Hurricane Katrina. My twin boys and I took a truckload of supplies up to Biloxi and Ocean Springs the week after the hurricane. Now, we are dealing with Wilma here at home. I keep telling everyone that compared to what you guys went through, this lack of gas, water, power, and more is no more than an inconvienience! We hope that you are doing better. Please let us know if and when you have plans to be here in South Florida! Good luck. Esther & Marc S. Tanner Parkland, Florida
Marc S. Tanner <comoncents@aol.com>
Parkland, FL USA - Thu Nov 24 13:03:58 2005

Hi Charmaine.Great music at Ronnie Scotts on Saturday 5th November! I was the lucky guy sat at the side of the stage with my fiancee. You sat next to me waiting to go on for your last set, what a cool 45th birthday present! I've been a major fan of the Neville Brothers since I first heard 'Tell It Like It is' all those years ago, now I've had the chance to see you in action I'm a total fan of the Neville Family.You have a fantastic stage presence and what an awesome impression of Louis Armstrong, I've tried it many times and ended up nearly barfing or wretching my heart up.. We were pleased to support your cause and pray that for you all the 'Big Easy' gets easier each and every day. x Love from Jerry Pearce and Tracy King x
Jerry Pearce <jerry85@btinternet.com>
Southampton , England - Thu Nov 24 13:02:43 2005

dear charmaine just saw you at ronnie scotts in london and you were just as dynamic and wondrous as all the times weve seen you at snugs.All our love for the future . Hope to see you in Norleans at jazz fest next year. Dont let the bastards get you down All our love Corinne and Yason
terry yason <bluesboy47@aol.com>
london, England - Thu Nov 24 13:01:31 2005

Charmaine, I live in England and I have just watched you on our "Heaven and Earth" show. You touched my heart. Your soul is a good soul, as witnessed by your actions during Katrina. What you call the 'guilt' which you feel for those you could not help is the pain your soul feels at having had to deny its compassion, because, practically, there were only so many people you COULD help. These practicalities, though, do not mean that you could escape the pain and suffering your soul feels for these people. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE explore EFT as a means of healing this pain you carry. You can find out all you need to know about it on www.emofree.com. I know that it is being used in some of the refugee centres which have been set up. PLEASE find out more. God bless you, Charmaine. Jean Faithful
Jean Faithful <JeanFaithful@aol.com>
Plymouth, England - Mon Nov 21 10:12:00 2005

If anyone knows how to reach Charmaine I need to speak with her regarding her dog. Please have her email me at JaneGarrison@comcast.net
jane garrison <JaneGarrison@comcast.net>
Charleston, SC USA - Mon Nov 21 10:10:27 2005

Hi Charmaine - great to see you at Ronnie Scott's last Wednesday night and have a chateven though you had a massive headache. I remember coming to your shows at Snug Harbor when I lived in New Orleans fom 1987-1994. You look and sound as great as ever! How about that "Key Hole" ? Hope to catch you at Ronnies's either this Friday or Saturday again. Would love to show you around London. Take care and stay chilled, Hugs Andy
Andy Kuczmierczyk <Buzzman1054@hotmail.com>
London, England - Mon Nov 21 10:08:56 2005

Dear Charmaine, I just wanted to let you know what a pleasure it was to see and hear you and your band last night at the Big Hearts for the Big Easy benefit in San Diego. WOW! And that word really doesn't do you justice. The passion and feeling of your music is amazing. With all that you have been through it show's even more. Thank you so much for letting me have my picture taken with you as well. I look forward to seeing you again sometime soon. God Bless, Guy (drummer with the Bill Magee Blues Band) www.billmageeblues.com
Guy Cariglio <gcariglio@san.rr.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Mon Nov 21 10:07:22 2005

Dear Charmaine - God Bless You! These times too will pass! Hope to see you at FQF next April. My wife and I have travelled to New Orleans for FQF for the past 8 years. We were pleased to hear that the show will go on in '06. It will be a tremendous healing event for New Orleans. Stay well - be safe - see you in the spring.
Andy Anderson <wetman44@aol.com>
Longwood, FL USA - Mon Nov 21 10:06:14 2005

I was at Rosemary Beach this past weekend at the Coastal Wine Tour and absolutely loved your music, your personality, and your band!!! The Keyhole song cracked me up! And your voice change for the Louie Armstrong classics was unbelievable - reincarnate I'm telling you!!!! I am going to order your cd's soon! Thanks for a beautiful memory amid the very chilly Gulf coast evening. It was a fantastic event and I am happy to have had the opportunity to hear you... You are quite a talent..... New Orleans born, Georgia reared Vivian Richmeier
Vivian Richmeier <richmeierv@bellsouth.net>
Rome, GA USA - Mon Nov 21 10:05:14 2005

Hello, Charmaine - I'm pleased to read that you and the band have played since the hurricane...I just logged on to see if there might be some dates listed on the site, but there aren't. I hope the site might get updated soon so that, if you come anywhere near our area (near Philly) we will be sure to get to see you perform. Best wishes, Nancy Huston
Nancy Huston <finewhine@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Sat Oct 22 15:47:47 2005

Charmaine, I feel so blessed to have actually known you and spoken to you personally so many times over the past years... you have ALWAYS recieved me graciously wit dat big ol' toothy SMILE and genuine love twinkle in your big eyes that reach deep inside your very soul and gives your very BEING a hug! Plus, girl, you can sang a little bit! Last I held your hand, you told me of the fire that swept through your house some years back, but you STILL gigged like the star you are and blessed ALL within earshot of the club in the Big EZ with your unique stage presence and "Party Gras" style. Here's hoping Reggie (your big bear and foil) and Amassa (your spice and elf) are OK, as can be expected and that you will be forever richer for your grace and courage under fire. Oprah or Spike should make a MINT with this historical epic that is simply YOU! Love you always. See you soon? Come to Louisville for KY Derby, My treat!! I came on stage in Louisville to hug you, 'member? G! od bless. I have pictures of you singing!! Others should send you what they have of treasured photos. U R New Orleans!! Most famous, most gorgeous! Kudos. Break a leg.
Johnny L Meeks <jmcara@aol.com>
Louisville, KY USA - Sat Oct 22 15:44:17 2005

I have a blog in French about New orleans and you http://routesamericaines.blogspirit.com/archive/2005/09/19/charmaine-neville.html. We know each other. I am your fan...All my friends in France and Canada saw your nightmare and this video so disturbing and I cried for you. I hope you find friends and help. Give me an answer...please. May I do something for you. I am a writer and a Teacher at the universty in Quebec in Montreal. Thanks for your reply.
Martine Geronimi <geronimi_m@yahoo.ca>
Montreal, Quebec Canada - Mon Oct 10 18:47:10 2005

We've been tracking you through Zak, Zoe and Reggie. If you wish work here in Wine Country, let me know and I'll set something up. You always have a place to stay with us if you need it. Lance and Sandy
lance cutler < lance@winepatrol.com>
sonoma, CA USA - Mon Oct 10 18:44:10 2005

I am a National Guard Chaplain from the state of Oregon. We lived in the Frederick Douglas HS right near your home. We watched over your home and area while you were away. I saw you when you came home for the first time and greeted your neighbor. I had to smile with you. I am new to you and your music, but I am liking what I hear. I feel a connection to your town after being there a month in a difficult time. I will be sharing this Sunday some of the things I learned from my trip to your home town. Just thought I'd let you know. Chaplain(MAJ) Scott Delbridge, Oregon Army National Guard
Scott Delbridge <scott@molallanaz.org>
Molalla, OR USA - Mon Oct 10 18:40:15 2005

Dear Charmaine, May God Bless you and yours! My husband and I are Louisiana natives. I am so sorry to hear about your ordeal after Hurricane Katrina. My prayers and tears are with you. Through your story, I feel more connected to the untold, unheard stories of the unseen everywhere. Nobody should ever have to suffer so at the hands of another. God Bless, Shannon
Shannon Cardaronella <ahouseofcards@sbcglobal.net>
Champaign, IL USA - Mon Oct 10 18:38:16 2005

Oh Charmaine. My God be well pleased with you. When I saw your interview all that came to mind was a modern day Harriet Tugman. You are a strong women. You make me proud of who I am as a black women. I love you. Thank you for being you and for being there to help. If you where not there all of the people you brought to the "Promised Land" would not have made it. God has a plan for us all and I'm thankful he brought you through. Long live the Nevilles. Peace.
Tracy Muhammad <muhammadtracy@hotmail.com>
Philiadelphia, PA USA - Fri Sep 30 22:56:51 2005

Tried to email you but it came back. Did not see the story but heard about it. How are you and where are you??? Missing you. Worried for days that you were alright. email me if you can. Love to you and your family. We are in NJ near Bridgeton where you played a few years ago. At least I know you are ok. love always bunny/doc/connie/michelle.
Bunny walker <ewalker32@cox.net>
new orleans, LA USA - Fri Sep 30 22:55:25 2005

Charmaine, I recently saw your story and I also read about it. I am so sorry for what you suffered. It really hurt me. This world is wicked. There is no excuse for what those men did. God is a just God. He had you in His hands. You were saved, although you had to endure horrors, which noone should have to endure. I am thankful for the selfless acts you showed to people. I have been praying for you and I pray that the horrors you suffered will not change the strength of your spirit. It gives me comfort to read others entries and to see that you are loved and not alone. I don't know where you stand in your faith, but God saved you for a purpose and I know you will persevere and make it through. I don't know what the future holds, but I know who holds your future. Hide in the shelter of His wings, He will give you strength. In Christ, Karen
Karen Chavez < jkchavez@sbcglobal.net>
El Paso, Texas USA - Fri Sep 30 22:53:52 2005

Please contact me if you want to come to Hawaii for a gig, we have a guest room, we cam fly you and you will be payed...it is a fund raiser for Katrina. My husband owned the Bywater Hospital. Write...Ann McGee
Ann McGee <lesmrs@hotmail.com>
Kamuela, Hawaii USA - Fri Sep 30 22:50:13 2005

I recently heard your testimony about the hurricane aftermath on the radio and today I saw the video on the internet. You are one of the bravest and strongest women I have ever heard of. Someone should make a movie about what happened to you to help ensure that it is never forgotten. God bless you and your family.
Tony Benson <tony@baronservices.com>
Huntsville, AL USA - Fri Sep 30 22:48:43 2005

Where are you my favorite Bywater neighbor? If you need another 'home away from home' we are here. I have been listening to your recordings nearly every day. Love from Betty-Carol
Betty-Carol Sellen <bcsellen@juno.com>
Deale, Maryland USA - Fri Sep 30 22:47:31 2005

Charmaine, I read your story in People and cried. We are Louisiana natives, Baton Rouge, and have followed your family for years. We try to catch all the concerts in St. Louis. I am truly amazed at your strength. To go through what you have and still have the faith and spirit to help others in need. You are truly an inspiration and the world is truly as better place with you in it. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and the great city of New Orleans.
Pat Sharpe <Sharpetactics@sbcglobal.com>
St. Louis, MO USA - Fri Sep 30 22:45:35 2005

Charmiane, My wife, Doreen, and I want you to know that our prayers are with you. Your performance in Portland, Sunday, Sept 25th. Is testimony of the strength and faith you have and instill in others around you. Your are wonderful. We were able to see you at Snug Harbor just before the Blues Fest here a few years ago. You came to Portland for the festival and we connected by phone but could not make the time for a good bar-b-que at the house here in Battle Ground. The offer is still there to have you out for that good meal of the grill. Reggie has the picture we took of you and him at Snug Harbor posted on his website and I hope to get one to you also. Please give us a call if you have the time this trip to get together. (360)606-6756
David Turpen <dturpen@turpen.org>
Battle Ground, WA USA - Fri Sep 30 11:48:31 2005

Charmaine, Thank you for coming to Portland to participate in the Blues for Katrina benefit and making 5,000 of your closest friends a part of your healing. You sang so beautifully and strong. Along with all the other musicians you brought a piece of N'awlins to the northwest and blessed our lives. May God bless and watch over you and your family.
Ron Thompson <rthom79058@aol.com>
Clackamas, OR USA - Fri Sep 30 11:47:03 2005

Charmaine, We met you while eating at a restaurant a few years ago. You told us about your gig at Snug Harbor and we went to watch you. My mother and my 5-year old daughter, Sydney, went too. I have very fond memories of you and New Orleans from that short vacation. I read your story online and in People. To say that I am outraged is a huge understatement. We are all thinking of you and your neighbors. With love, Denise Endow
Denise <dendow6289@yahoo.com>
HR, Oregon USA - Sun Sep 25 19:02:15 2005

my dear charmaine, i have always felt a connection with you every since i found out we were in love with the same man- fred (flintstone, of course)! i hope when you read this' it makes you smile! i believe you are a true hero! when the sun comes out & magical new orleans comes alive again, you will make your beautiful music & i hope begin to heal. we have seen you many times over the last 10 years & you have brought much happiness to our lives! god bless you, sweet charmaine. love marv & cyn
cindy swafford <cindyswafford @webtv.net>
dayton, ohio USA - Sun Sep 25 19:01:00 2005

Dear Ms. Neville, I just wanted to say God bless you and keep you strong in the face of such adversity. You are an amazing woman, and I admire you for your positive attitude. I wish you the best in dealing with whatever happens next.
JoAnn B <mamalac@yahoo.com>
Longmont, CO USA - Sun Sep 25 18:59:22 2005

I've been praying for you and all the brave people of New Orleans. I've been in touch with Fr. Mike Amesse, OMI trying to keep up with what has happened. I trust that soon we will see you all back home and be reunited to all of your loved ones. Looking forward to see you again! Father Alex Roque, OMI
Father Alex Roque, OMI <alejandroomi@aol.com>
Miramar, FL USA - Sun Sep 25 18:58:08 2005

Charmaine, My husband and our best friends were in New Orleans in December 2004 and for two weeks for Jazzfest in 2005. We fell in Love with you and also saw you and your band at Snug Harbor. We have been worried about you, yours and Snug Harbor, we saw what has happened to our favorite town and cried. Now that I have read your news I am just sick. Please know that all of you are in my prayers and know without a doubt that a new beginning will be within reach soon. the emotions from the tradgedy and terror may change music and the outlook to it in many ways. After the grieving the change and growth can inspire blessings. Take care and we look forward to returning and seeing you soon.
Lynn Peterson <plynnpeterson@sbcglobal.net>
Yorba Linda, CA USA - Sun Sep 25 18:56:06 2005

Baby Girl, you are my heart, my sister and your well being is important to me. I call upon Obatala to sit with you in wisdom, oshun to bring sweetness into your life, Chango to clear the path of obstacles and yemenja to embrace and protect you from earthly harm. As you walk on the shoulders of the ancestors, know that you are safe and your blessings are yet to come. With that I dedicated to you the following. I AIN'T CRYING NO MORE I look out into the world searhing for a piece of me trying to understnd how intrusive obstacles fit into the scheme of things, tenaciously bucking up against the full weight of trying to close the broken circle. The thought of I ain't crying no more sits at the bottom rising like a light throughout the kingdom within. With noble intentions the mental images rid the soul of emptiness as the creator becomes the central figure of my life. Along the way my journey is undaunted by the wicked whispers that fall off the tongue of others, the icy stares, the unassisted, and the merciless suffering though no fault of my own. Except I tend to empower others, forefeit my blessings, always bringing up the rear, comprising to the fault of internal victimization. Despite what one has learned, I can't help but to hate my life and myself at times. Often the scream is as useless as an education, as pointless as determination, for I am invisible, unwanted, unseen and unheard. But I am comforted because I ain't crying no more. As the seeds of dream spiral into an abyss of hopelessness and despair, somehow I still manage to care and muster an ounce of humanity towards my earthly siblings. The self-doubt is discarded like old news and the inside rage that keep us beholden to the painful well kept family secerts is no longer my burden to bear. Struggling against the circumstances that transform the incomplete life, and braving to dwell in the valley of sprouted memories that give birth to harmonious times, the speed of victories run rapid in mine mind. I exit the place of gated communities and pad locked doors to claim fame and peace in the galaxy once ridden before. I move with the stars and yeild to embrace my spirit becaus the agreement is made that I AIN'T CRYING NO MORE!
Robin White <robin_white@nps.gov>
cincinnati, Ohio USA - Sun Sep 25 18:54:46 2005

Dear Charmaine, I lived in New Orleans for nearly nine years, and had the pleasure of hearing you perform several times. At Children's Hospital, at Jazz Fest - whenever it was possible I brought my little girl along to see and hear you, as I felt you were a such terrific role model. Anyway, you've been my hero for many, many years, and I just wanted to let you know how sad I was to hear what a hard time you've had - but also how relieved I was to hear you made it through the storm. Your strength and generosity towards others under such horrible conditions is both inspiring and humbling. Thanks for being such a great lady...
Pat Higgins <pmhigs53@yahoo.com>
Port Washington, NY USA - Sun Sep 25 18:52:19 2005

Ohhhhhhhhhh, Charmaine! I feel your Spirit and the Almighty moves so Powerfully inside of you. I am so angered by what happened to so many women during this crissis. I am not sure what I am going to do about this but you can rest assured that I will channel my energies in a positive manner. God Bless
Wendy Smith <wtfirven@yahoo.com>
Kansas City by way of Avondale, Louisiana, Missouri USA - Sun Sep 25 18:50:29 2005

Dear Charmaine, This is Rori from that fun shop "Transformations" that you visited on a Sunday, years ago when you were performing at The House of Blues in Chicago. I have spoken your name so many times...telling people about the spirit of this great woman I met...Y O U !!! I just want to let you know, you are in my heart and in my prayers. Sending love and hugs along the wires, Rori
Rori <TransformMe2@transformationsbyrori.com>
Oak Park, IL USA - Wed Sep 21 8:38:25 2005

hi Charmaine, your friends in NJ are praying for you and your family. We have the pictures with you from in May at Snug Harbor, you made that an experience that we will never forget.Hope to see you again.
Karen <KarenRHilton@aol.com>
Lawrenceville, NJ USA - Wed Sep 21 8:36:14 2005

What a great woman you are! And singer too! I published your survival story in my blog about jazz: www.bizarrologia.com/jazz.html All the best.
João Moreira dos Santos <joaomoreirasantos@gmail.com>
Lisbon, Portugal - Wed Sep 21 8:34:31 2005

Dear Charmaine, My friend Jay sent me your interview. You are one strong woman. I had an idea for a painting and I would like to include you in it to honor your efforts, your srength and your spirit. May I have permission? Thank you. My site is www.vivagarcia.com where you can see my work. I am so sorry that you had to go through so much. Love, veronica
Veronica Piastuch <soulpainter953@yahoo.com>
Albuquerque, NM USA - Mon Sep 19 5:23:36 2005

Charmaine: I just found out what happened to you after Hurricaine Katrina. Oh, Charmaine, I cried. I feel like you are friend. We come see you everytime we are in New Orleans. We were there at the beginning of August when your grandson played on stage with you and we brought my niece Maria for her first trip that city we love so much. You called a bunch of women on stage. My friend Ruth was one - the big white girl with no rythmn what so ever! She wanted me to tell you that you are truly welcome at our house anytime. We'll cook, you sing. We are praying for you Charmaine, and for the entire city, and for the whole Gulf Coast. Can't wait to see you again. Please let us know if there is any way we can help the musicians of New Orleans - a special fund or anything. We are doing other things, too, but this is the soul of the city. Love and friendship. Diana, Ruth and Maria, Rockport, Texas
Diana, Rut and Maria <diana_kirby@hotmail.com>
Rockport, TX USA - Mon Sep 19 5:22:31 2005

Charmaine, What a great faith our heavenly father Yahweh must have given you to survive everything,everything,everything Hurricane Katrina and the levee break brought your way. Only he could have given you you the strength to endured so much to save so many. Do not forget that faith as you face the hardships in the days to come. That faith is stronger than the evil of this life because it's from above and can overcome everything in this life. As the Bible says it can surely move moutains. I'm convince that neither wind, nor rain, nor wave, nor hatred, nor violence nor negligent can remove us from the love and care of the father. In my own life I have found peace in great times of stress knowing that I do not have to perform miricles only become as small as a mouse so he can become large as a lion. With that in mind when I'm stressed and can't sleep I often ask myself what reason would a mouse have to stress about the thing I'm stressing about? The answers is always the same No Reason. I then sleep peacefully. I'm praying for you and your whole family. Please pray for me and mine as many of mine lived in Louisiana and are in the process of recovering as well. Have a great and good day, Mark
Mark in Texas <mark@ev1.net>
houston, TX USA - Mon Sep 19 5:21:05 2005

I am from Louisiana and I love all things Neville, including you. I cried when I watched Aaron sing "Louisiana" at the recent NBC fundraiser, and I cried when I read about you. I just bought all your CDs. I have donated to the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and Habitat for Humanity, after cleaning out my pantry and closets for people who were left with nothing. Tell me what else I can do to help and I promise I will try. You ARE loved!
Marsha M. Heinsohn <marsha880@aol.com>
Austin, TX USA - Mon Sep 19 5:15:43 2005

Charmaine, You are such a strong and beautiful woman. A true hero and a messenger of truth. Thank you for telling your story on camera. "When written in Chinese, the word `crisis' is composed of two characters; one represents danger and the other represents opportunity." You were birthed into the collective mainstream culture from your beautiful womblike New Orleans, and now you have the oppurtunity to heal the masses with your music. Mainstream American culture, as well as all the victims of hurricane Katrina, needs so much what you have to offer, which is spiritually healing, soulful music. Please know that there is a reason for this disaster and that you and your family play a very important part in the healing of the people. I am so glad that you are all right and that you are now able to help heal a society that is so desperately in need of rhythmic music which heals the soul, enlivens the spirit, and helps people connect to what is important in life. And be assured that N! ew Orleans will recover from this traumatic birth experience just as you are. Until you can return, make healing music wherever you can and as much as you can. Be the modern day shaman you were born to be. You certainly have been initiated. Best Wishes, Mary
Mary <mary@maryolsenbooks.com>
Salt Spring Island, BC Canada - Mon Sep 19 5:14:19 2005

I found the ifilm online- what a horrific story. Is there any information about Amasa and the rest of the band. Is everyone out ok now? If anyone has any information please email me at sgraber@hsc.wvu.edu
Butch Graber <sgraber@hsc.wvu.edu>
Morgantown, WV USA - Mon Sep 19 5:00:09 2005

Dear, dear Charmaine. We love you and know you are much more than a "survivor". You have a place here in Lafayette if you want it. You know we all love you here. You've made us happy...now it's our turn. Your freind and fan. "Mamou" Judy Trammell
Judy Trammell <bjtram@cox.net>
Lafayette, LA USA - Mon Sep 19 4:58:18 2005

I've had the joy of seeing you at Snug Harbor every time that I've been to Nawlins. God Bless You for the compassion you showed during Katrina. May he watch over you and help you to heal from this ordeal. You are in my prayers.
Lisa Bleiwess <llili@hotmail.com>
Dauphin, PA USA - Mon Sep 19 4:56:13 2005

Charmaine: Glad that you survived the storm and that you are safe with friends. Huzzah for you in helping your neighbors. How are Amasa and Reggie? And your family? I read about your ordeal and saw it on tv too. Ironic that you would be treated so badly when over the years, you have ALWAYS stopped to help others, playing at literally every benefit for anything I can think of, from the homeless to Aids to neighborhood and school associations. If there were a benefit for the frogs, I am sure you would be there singing your heart out. I'm holed up in north Louisiana for the time being. But we'll be back, y'all! Sad for all we lost, but like you said, they can't take our souls. And don't you let nobody take your joy. I know that's right. LOVE YOU !
Rose of Sharon <writesirius@yahoo.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Mon Sep 19 4:27:04 2005

I'm not sure you will remember the Ordone family and Lindsay who was the poster child of New Orleans several years ago. I'm her older sister and Mom just told me of what happened at the convention center. I am praying for you as I know you are praying for others. Stay strong, you give us all hope!!!
Kimberly LeBlanc <kminimax@cox.net>
Scott, LA USA - Mon Sep 19 4:25:04 2005

Ms. Neville, I am the lady who asked you if you were Arthel Neville when you were at the post office in downtown Baton Rouge. Please call me if you need a quiet place to stay with me and my husband. We saw you on the news and were just horrified. I live at Perkins and Siegen here in Baton Rouge and have a spare bedroom. Not fancy but it is a secure place. You can reach me at 225-336-4116 work or by cell 252-5351. Have a nice day and God Bless you and your family. Lisa Fontenot Pacheco
Lisa Fontenot Pacheco < lisa@the-flex.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Mon Sep 19 4:22:24 2005

I am sorry that our country let you down. You are my new hero. Please let us know how you are and what your favorite charity is through your website. You have so many new fans now that would be willing to help.
Bernadette <bernadette_lopin@hotmail.com>
Wall, NJ USA - Mon Sep 19 4:20:29 2005

Charmaine, Left a message with Andi...people want to give. Please contact me. We love you! http://nomre.tripod.com Also, Please tell Amasa to get in touch too ok? THANKS, Cindy Chen NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS RELIEF EFFORT God bless you all and thank you.
Cindy Chen <NOMREMAIL@peoplepc.com>
Sunrise, FL USA - Sun Sep 18 21:42:13 2005

Hello to every one I will try to answer as many of your messages as i can but until then I will have to do it this way,thank you for all of the good wishes i will be happy to get back on stage and have the wonderful feelings that I get when I can let others enjoy what I enjoy, the grate gift of music that God blessed me with. all I ever wanted in my life was to make others smile. you all know what I say about the other most important things faith, good music, and good food. I hope to see you allllll,, when I play in your area. The band and I will be on the road again. God bless you all and thank you.
charmaine neville <maineline2u@bellsouth.net>
new orleans, LA USA - Sun Sep 18 21:40:16 2005

I hope all is as well as can be- Ms. Charmaine, I just got a fowarded email from an interview of your accounts of the recent devastation that tore through Louisiana. Needless to say, I was emotionally touched by your courage and heroism with you stepping out on faith putting your own life in danger to save others. I feel that you already know God is good ALL the time and sometimes he has to shake us up and allow sorrow and pain b/c that seperates us from wordly cares and basically gets our attention. I empathize and sympathize with everyone that has been affected and my prayers and thoughts are definitely with you all. I've never heard of your band before but I see you guys get a lot of "rave reviews". May God continue to move inside of you and use you as a light to touch others around you. I love you in Christ and I know it only gets better. May peace be with you all!!!
Chiquilla <chiquilla.giles@firststreetonline.com>
Colonial Heights, VA USA - Sat Sep 10 21:02:14 2005

Charmaine, we LOVE you!!!!! Thanks for your efforts during the storm. Be strong and we'll be strong for you.
David Kunian <cacksacker@mutherfuyer.com>
Greenville, MS for now, MS USA - Sat Sep 10 21:00:28 2005

Charmaine, you are a hero. I caught your account of your Katrina experience. I hope to god that you and yours pulled through.
Em Johnson <emandstu@tpg.com.au>
Hobart, Tasmania Australia - Fri Sep 9 19:11:10 2005

I think I just saw an interview with you about your experience in the aftermath of Katrina. I'm shocked and so incredibly sorry. You are my new hero. Stay stong and thank you.
Michele <khmvb@comcast.net>
Quincy, ma USA - Fri Sep 9 19:09:20 2005

charmaine, when things settle down, please let me know how I can help -- other musicisians, folks in your neighborhood, whatever. my heart is with you. [fellow musician - classical but hey its all good]
deborah alexander <dsalexan@optonline.net>
warren, NJ USA - Fri Sep 9 19:07:13 2005

Charmaine, I saw you many years ago at Mudbug Madness in Shreveport...loved you then and love you now. So, when are ya coming to Austin???
Debbie Byrd <debbyrd@yahoo.com>
Austin, TX USA - Fri Sep 9 19:05:30 2005

Aloha just wanted to say how much my mom and I enjoyed your show. We saw you at Snug Harbor last year in February 04. Just loved the band and Charmaine, you are the whole package. You are so enjoyable to watch and we thank you for such a special time. We also got to talk w/you a bit after and you are just as warm, friendly and soulful as you are when you perform. I sincerely hope you make it to Hawaii someday, The Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Maui. They would love you ..... Much Aloha and May god Bless....
candie mattos <tuberosecm@yahoo.com>
wailuku, hawaii USA - Fri Sep 9 19:04:03 2005

God Bless you Charmaine!!! I saw your interview detailing your brave fight to survive Hurricane Katrina. Know that God will BLESS you for your selfless commitment to helping your neighbors. When everyone else turned their back on the suffering you faced the devastation head on and helped save lives. You are an amazing example of the beauty of the human spirit
PRAYING FOR YOU <skeewee1908@hotmail.com>
elm, CT USA - Fri Sep 9 19:02:28 2005

Ms. Neville, I saw your interview online. I'm shocked at what you had to go through, and so happy that you're safe--and that you were able to help so many. My heart's aching for everyone in New Orleans, and all New Orleanians across the country. God bless you.
Nick <yonick@gmail.com>
Annandale, VA USA - Fri Sep 9 19:01:00 2005

Sister, you are so good. i saw the video on iFilms. What can I say. Tell me if you need anything from me.
Carmen Black <carmenblack@bellsouth.net>
Greensboro, NC USA - Fri Sep 9 18:59:51 2005

Dear Charmaine, We who are too far away to physically help you, and all the hundreds of thousands of people affected by not only hurricaine Katrina but also the criminal behaviour by the Federal government, are doing everything we can to circulate your story. We've seen you talking on WAFB-TV and we're spreading it as far and wide as we can. You have been through unimagionable hardship and did your best to help others that you saw suffering. My heart goes out to you and yours in this time of anguish. Be assured that the millions of us watching this disaster unfold will hold the U.S. government accountable for its negligance. Peace be with you.
Emily Duffy <mondrianmobile@hotmail.com>
El Cerrito, CA USA - Fri Sep 9 18:58:37 2005

Charmaine, I think that was you that I saw with the priest being interviewed. I want you to know that you're my hero (and not only mine), and if I can do anything to help, please let me know. You're beautiful.
Connie Walsh <melang924@yahoo.com>
Willowick, OH USA - Fri Sep 9 18:56:48 2005

I've heard you sing in New Orleans and in Portland, Oregon and I am a fan. Having just read your report about survival after Katrina, I just wanted to offer you any help I could. If you and yours need a dry place in the North for a couple of weeks, I'm about 30 minutes west of Hartford, Connecticut. I work as a Land Use Planner, but my musical interests were more finely honed by working for KBOO Radio in Portland for many years. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.Sincerely, Deborah Howes
Deborah Howes <debhowes@spiritone.com>
Collinsville, CT USA - Fri Sep 9 18:55:33 2005

Ms. Neville, I am actually writing to thank you for being a person of great strength, courage, heroism and grace. I watched your story on WAFB.com, and sent the link to all of my friends. God bless you, and know that there is so much more good that the Lord is going to do for, in and through you in the coming days weeks and months. Thank you once again
CT Jermin <CTJermin@yahoo.com>
new york, NY USA - Fri Sep 9 18:54:07 2005

Charmaine, I want to thank you for all the times you let me play with you guys from when I when I when I was in High school in Alabama until you guys played at spoleto in south carolina...what you did in katrina TRULY deserves saint hood and that is all I am all that i am going to say about that. may god bless you for all the days of your life. paul adams,
Paul Adams <atwatersghost@yahoo.com>
charleston, SC USA - Fri Sep 9 18:52:40 2005

God bless you Charmaine. I am encouraged that you and your band will be appearing at the Finger Lakes Jazz Festival on September 17, and I hope to be there to celebrate the music that made your city so beloved.
Donna Reynolds <dlrturtle@earthlink.net>
Syracuse, NY USA - Fri Sep 9 18:50:51 2005

Charmaine, I saw you on a TV link, regarding your plight in getting out of New Orleans during Katrine. You are a heroine!!! Bless you. Charmaine
Karen Smith <klsmitth@sbcglobla.net>
Sacramento, CA USA - Fri Sep 9 18:49:02 2005

Bless your heart honey for all of the good that you did. I am a white male American and I see just exactly what you are speaking about with regard to race. It absolutely appalls me that this nation treats human beings the way that they do. I hope that YOU and ALL of your family have come through this horrible tragedy with your lives.
Tom Landon <tomlandon@verizon.com>
Tampa, FL USA - Fri Sep 9 18:47:14 2005

I had the joy of watching you and your band on Decatur Street in front of the Cathedral, the day the Olympic Torch came through. I had just landed in New Orleans, left my stuff at the hotel and was wandering along when I saw a crowd gathered there. I asked why and was told the torch was going to come right by there. And there was a stage right smack dab in front of me, so my friend and I stayed put, met a couple of really nice nuns there, transplants from our own area of Philly. I will never forget that young guy carrying the torch, I think he had Down's Syndrome, it was so moving, we all were cheering and crying our eyes out...and then...all of this being a total surprise to us,having just arrived in New Orleans...here comes Charmaine Neville and her band...I did not know who you were, but of course knew who the Neville Brothers were. I will never forget that show you put on, and your sax player (since we have the same last name, though mine is spelled differ! ently). I got to come back to New Orleans again years later, and my friend who travelled with me was sete to go to a big medical convention she covers for her newspaper, at the convention center this coming September 2lst (2005). Of course, now that will not happen. We have been riveted to our tvs, alternating between crying, and shouting at the federal government and all the press conferences. Early on, I wondered about the French Quarter, I wondered about Mothers Restaurant, the trolley cars, I even wondered about the famous brothel on Canal Street that was the subject of so many news shows. I wondered about this sweet little nuns who loved New Orleans so much. And I wandered about you, Charmaine, and kept doing searches in your name. I then saw your interview on tv. I found it online. I am so very, very sorry. My heart breaks for you and for your families and friends and all loved ones, and for your wonderful city. It reminds me of New York, in the sense that there's a constant heartbeat to it. Different flavor, but...such a wonderful stew. I will come back to New Orleans one day when it's possible, I really want to come back. I feel helpless and powerless, I'm not wealthy, I am helping in small ways that I can from here in Delaware. I wish you health and healing and recovery from your tragedy and look forward to seeing you at Snug Harbor, where I see you were going to be playing very soon. My very best wishes, Nancy Huston
Nancy Huston <finewhine@comcast.net>
Wilmington, DE USA - Fri Sep 9 18:42:27 2005

I just watched the video WFAB 9's video of Ms. Neville describing the horror she and her neighbour's lived through in the days after Hurricane Katrina. God bless you Ms. Neville. You are truly a hero.
Alana Porter <aporter31@hotmail.com>
Ottawa, Ontario Canada - Fri Sep 9 18:12:33 2005

this is charmaine, and i just want fans and friends to know how much i thank you for your thougths and prayers while i was missing during the storm. im fine and with my son Damion and hope to be back on my feet and on the road soon. all though my experance in the 4days that i was trying to escape the city were horrible there are so many people that had it worse than i did. thank you all, and know that N'Awlins will be the grate city that she was because i and many others have hammers. god bless you all. 9/7/05 charmaine. ps please excuse any bad spelling i lost my glasses, ha, ha.
charmaine neville <maineline2u@bellsouth.net>
new orleans, la. USA - Fri Sep 9 18:11:06 2005

http://www.wafb.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu=charmaine+neville&x=13&y=10 WFAB-TV BATON ROUGE, LA. CHARMAINE NEVILLE SPEAKING this is post-katrina, watch now! contact me if you can get a hard copy file. tx.
brett steffey <steffey@ameritech.net>
chicago, IL none at this time - Fri Sep 9 18:08:20 2005

i just saw your story on the web i am ashamed of our country i am glad you are safe
geoff <kbcomp@sbcglobal.net>
los angeles, CA USA - Fri Sep 9 18:06:27 2005

I am a former resident of Gonzales and I saw your horrendous story of the news. You are in my prayers. You have demonstrated such compassion and kindness that truly touched my heart. God Bless You and I will be thinking of you and all the other victims of this horrifc storm in days to come.
Christy <crysty1@mail.com>
Little Rock, AR USA - Fri Sep 9 18:04:50 2005

Please someone let me know that Charmaine and her family are OK. I saw her on the TV and it has been horrible to not know if she is OK!!! Please let all of us know. We are trying to find as many of our Music Freinds and their families. I appreciate any info. We want to help her. Please email me with news of her, I Thank you. Lillian Boutte
Lillian Boutte <boutte49@aol.com>
Beidenfleth, Germany - Fri Sep 9 18:00:26 2005

My cousin from New Orleans told me you were injured in Katrina. I send prayers to you, and hope you will recover soon. I was born in NO, and am heartbroken as we all are. I hope you can go back soon and start to jamming!
Judith Bell <judithb@sbcglobal.net>
los angeles, CA USA - Fri Sep 9 17:53:52 2005

Charmaine,my heart goes out to you after catching your story about your horrific plight during the aftermath of the hurricane.I was in tears listening to you and to all the people in New Orleans.I fell in love with New Orleans the very first time I visited and it breaks my heart that it's devastated and all the suffering the people are going through.I wish I could take all of you in and care for you all.I have a house in the country not elaborate just a country home and I would be blessed beyond words if you came and lived with us until your home was home again.I have an extra room and you could close your eyes at night and not worry about living on the edge.New York is just an hour away and you might love it here.Please give it some thought.I'm here for you just as you have been to all the kids you've taken under your wing.I hope I hear from you but untill then may God Bless You and give you the strength you need right now.I've been a Neville fan forever and that ! will never change. Jan
jan duval <jan34@sbcglobal.net>
oxford, CT USA - Fri Sep 9 17:47:59 2005

We have been watching in horror these last days in NO and worried sick when we saw your uncle Aaron on Rita Cosby show say he hadn't heard from you since the storm. I posted on NOLAbands.com and got a reply that said you were in Baton Rouge and had been seen telling your story on TV. WHAT A RELIEF!! I love your music and had planned to see you again at Snug Harbor this Oct.3rd, but that will have to wait. So glad you are safe, hope the rest of your band got out ok too. I saw you a couple of years ago with my 4 sisters and a cousin from MN who has a time share there. Praying for all the folks in NO and surroundings. My sister in Churchpoint, LA was not damaged and is now taking children from NO in her classroom at school. Keep the faith!! Katrina done put her key in the wrong key hole!!!
Beth Baldwin <appraisol@nc.rr.com>
Durham, NC USA - Fri Sep 9 17:42:02 2005

Hope you are all safe. We have been thinking of you all ever since Katrina hit.
Jim & Len <jlniels@deskmedia.com>
Faribault, MS USA - Fri Sep 9 17:40:23 2005

Hello Charmaine, I am Jason Patterson's Neice. I met you at a few of his jazz in the schools shows. I want to know for sure that you are alright. I saw your brothers on MSNBC and there performances brought tears to my eyes. I wish that you had been performing as well so that I could have the assurance that you are safely out of the city. I love New Orleans and you are a big part of what I love about it. If you are able to contact Jason so he could tell my mom and I that "Charmaine is O.K." we would feel so much better.
Genevieve Gerst <Fykoneko@aol.com>
Tiburon, CA USA - Fri Sep 9 17:38:38 2005

Thank you for your astonishing bravery, thank you for telling your story. You have changed the world for the better.
Jean Delehant <jdelehant@cox.net>
Omaha, NE USA - Fri Sep 9 17:33:58 2005

I am heading a relief organization for New Orleans musicians. We are making great progress! We are finding the musicians and helping the ones in most dire need. PLEASE CONTACT ME....MANY people have asked where they can reach you to send donations. http://nomre.tripod.com NEW ORLEANS MUSICIANS RELIEF EFFORT I love you and I hope you are resting and healing and that the angels are cradling you in their comforting arms.... PLEASE CALL ME! Cindy Chen ( get me on my website ) TAKE CARE.....
Cindy Chen <cynthiachen@peoplepc.com>
Fort Lauderdale, FL USA - Fri Sep 9 17:32:01 2005

3, 4, 5! I´ll never forget you, thank you for this experience... and round and round and round he goes...
Nacho Man <nietiv@hotmail.com>
Oviedo, Asturias España - Mon Jul 25 11:46:02 2005

What a great pleasure to find your site! I remember sitting in on an early show of yours years ago at the Maple Leaf and sitting with your Dad. No one ever believes me! Congratulations on your success, a long way from Harrison Ave and the Shape SPA, huh? On my next trip home, I will try to catch you if you're playing in town! All the best Ed Rogers
Ed Rogers <edmondrogers@caissy.com>
Fairchild AFB, WA USA - Sun Jul 17 7:07:07 2005

We saw your wonderful show at Snug Harbor in April. What a fabulous show! Amasa had opened with a wonderful tune by Abdullah Ibrahim (which I found out by asking him at the break). I had never heard his music. Harvard University radio does in-depth specials between classes ending and commencement... they are currently doing 16 hours of Ibrahim's recordings. What a treat. Thanks for making me aware of his work.
RIchard Smith <cwebster090@comcast.net>
Brookline, Ma USA - Mon Jun 6 15:14:11 2005

From your friends in Orange County! We met last Monday (5/16/05) at Snug Harbor and stayed for your wonderful show. It was great to talk to you beforehand and hear about your life as a musician. Thank you for including us that night. We were funnled out after the show and unable to thank you personally. You made our experience in New Orleans all the better! Let us know if you are ever in Orange County... best wishes...
Daphne and Susan <db2comm@aol.com>
Aliso Viejo, CA USA - Wed May 25 7:07:07 2005

hi ma'am! i was sitting on decatur street on mardi gras night a few years back, jamming on my strat, when you walked up and said hi. I was really surprised when you asked me to sit in with you at Snug Harbor. I wanted to thank you for your encouragement. I've since left New Orleans, but I'll always remember your kindness. Any time I get homesick, which is often, I put on some red beans and listen to IKO IKO, and it always does the trick. Peace.
keith mendez <kmendez24@hotmail.com>
knoxville , TN USA - Tue May 17 4:53:35 2005

Charmaine, what a wonderful time I had along with Fr. Mike (a real fan of yours and I can see why!), Fr. Tony, Keith from the Parish Office and Father Tony's friends from Buffalo, NY. I just loved your singing, dynamic personality and that great beat that I was able to follow in the small "cowbells" during your performance. I love music, specially your style... and you saw how I get into it. Hope to see you again soon and meet you and the members of your great band... I am going to be pastor of a huge parish community in Miramar, FL (that is just north of my stumping grounds of Miami)... and maybe, if you ever make it there, I'll make you all some nice "cuban creole cooking"! Thanks again for your gift of music and rythim! Fr. Alex Roque, OMI.
Father Alex Roque, OMI <alejandroomi@aol.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Wed May 11 6:46:07 2005

Caught you at the Jazz Fest last week. Great set. Wondering if that song "tell me something good"? is on one of the CDs.
Dave Phillips <philipsdavid@sbcglobal.net>
Chicago, IL USA - Wed May 11 6:43:59 2005

I love hearing you sing. It has been a real experience bearing witness to your evolution as a performer, singer, musician, businesswoman, and overall first class human being.
Estella Denson <stelladenson@bellsouth.net>
New Orleans, LA USA - Thu Apr 28 13:16:46 2005

I throughly enjoyed listening to your music tonight at the Broussard/Hayes Wedding at the Columns Hotel on St. Charles St. I was the photographer & surely wish I could have joined in the dancing fun!! Yall were great!!!!!!!!!
Robin DePaula <robin@depaulaphotography.com>
Hammond, LA USA - Sun Apr 24 13:06:47 2005

Enjoyed meeting you last Tuesday! Thanks for the tip: Creole mustard pasta sauce! Great show! Hope to go back soon.
Linda Delgadillo <ayquelinda1972@comcast.net>
Sacramento, CA USA - Mon Mar 21 11:09:02 2005

Charmaine, you may remember me as one of your guitar players when I lived in New Orleans some 13 years ago. Wanted to let you know I working with a great band here in West Virginia. Check us out www.sweety.cc Take care! My wife and I plan to see you when we come back to NOLA -- probably catch you at Snug Harbor.
Michael "Mack" McItire <amcintire1@earthlink.net>
Frankford, WV USA - Thu Feb 10 7:17:54 2005

Hey Amasy! I saw the "Gazebo Sessions" on Amazon! Can't wait to have a listen to one of my favorite piano players!
Andy Alfano <andrew_alfano@uml.edu andrew_alfano@uml.edu >
Nashua , NH USA - Tue Dec 21 19:29:12 2004

Charmaine and band. Thank you so much for the wonderful birdday present that your concert was at Snug Harbor. I write about it a little at my blog www.pinkmonkeybird.blogspot.com My mother asked me "What kind of music did they play?" I told her I'd guess I'd hafta call it New Orleans R&B. But I like Charmaine's catagorization of "good" music. Your band is seeped in New Orleans and jazz and there is great comfort in your connection to the Lord. These are times when faith is required and I love how you celebrate that. Thanks for giving the gift. Love on ya
pinkmonkeybird <pinkmonkeybird@davidbowie.com>
Minneapolis, MN USA - Sat Dec 11 14:23:48 2004

Please tell Charmaine I said hello - she will remember me from my college days at Tulane. Tell her my brother Scott finally got married and I missed her in New Orleans last weekend. also - if she has time please tell her to email me. XXX jules
ulie Abercrombie Searcy <julies@wellsjenkins.com>
Winston-Salem, NC USA - Tue Oct 26 9:29:50 2004

Charmaine, It was so wonderful to meet you last week at the Marriott. I spoke with you afterward about what a fan my Dad was. You were truly wonderful! Now I see why he held you among his 'greats'....Jimmy Hendrix, Janice Jpolin, Bonnie Raite. You said to mention my Dad's T-shirt. Anyway, I so enjoyed your show and can't wait to come to New Orleans next year. Thanks so much for drumming up fond memories...Maura
Maura <horsefeathers90@hotmail.com>
Cooperstown, LA USA - Tue Oct 26 9:28:08 2004

I met Charmaine and the band last night in Houma, La. at a party where they preformed and was delighted to find that music is not their only talent. Their warm and friendly personalities and kindness to all of us(even those of us who bothered Charmaine for autographs) is a gift that I will never forget. Thank you Charmaine and Guys in the Band, for sharing your wonderful music and your gracious kindness with us. Because of you, everyone there had a great time. I hope to have the opportunity to party with you again....Cindy.
Cindy <stickychicken@mail2crazy.com>
Lockport, LA USA - Tue Oct 26 9:26:22 2004

Dear Charmaine I saw you back in 99 at Sung and had such a great time. I'm happy to say I'll be back to see your show Oct. 4. 04. Last time we had a chance to speak between sets and I enjoyed our talk very much. In the meantime I've been telling everyone around here not to miss your show when they visit the Big Easy! See you soon Ron
Ron <ronkoel@shaw.ca>
calgary, alberta canada - Mon Sep 20 15:55:55 2004

Hi Charmaine and Band, I had a great evening watching the band back in early December @ the Snug Harbor. We're looking forward to seeing y'all in Sao Paulo on Oct. 21 and 24. pablo+sabrina
Pablo Lomeu <pablolomeu@yahoo.com>
Portland/Sao Paulo, OR/SP USA/BRA - Mon Sep 20 15:47:05 2004

Dear Charmaine, just few words to congratulate you and the band for this marvelous show of the 14th of August in Perigueux in the Parc Gamensson. Really great. I hope you will be back next year. Kiss from Perigueux. Best regards.
Laurent LAMOUREUX <lamoureux.l@libertysurf.fr>
Perigueux, Perigord France - Thu Aug 19 10:32:55 2004

Hey Charmaine, Have a safe and happy trip to France. I will be praying for you and remembering you at Mass here at St. Jude. Miss seeing you here. God go with you. Blessings Father Mike
Father Michael AMESSE, omi <MIKEA8829@aol.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Thu Aug 19 10:31:00 2004

Saw you in June for the first time and was amazed. Would love for you to hit the Los Angeles area sometime.
Matt <mmiller@thejournal.com>
Los Angeles, CA USA - Thu Aug 19 10:29:13 2004

Whaaasss up?
GB Chip <lonek@mail1.stofanet.dk>
Aarhus, Very Good Denmark - Fri Jul 30 14:50:20 2004

Dear Charmaine, Over Memorial Day weekend, you very graciously invited our son, Sam Yulsman, to sit in on piano for one song during the late show at Snug Harbor. He was 13 at the time. (You also had most of the family up on stage during the early show to sing along with you on one song — great fun!) Sam did a 12-bar blues in F with you and the band, and it sounded great. So I'm writing to thank you for doing this. For all you knew, the kid was just a beginner. So it was a risk inviting him up on stage. We hope you thought it was worth taking. I'm also writing to ask for an address to which Sam can send you a heartfelt thank you note that he has written. Playing at Snug Harbor with you and the band, on the same piano that such jazz legends as Ellis Marsalis have played on, was the highlight of his budding musical career so far. And he would like to offer thanks in his own words for making it happen. So could you email us back with an address? (Fibich@mac.com) Again, many, many thanks — for an incredible performance and for making our time at Snug Harbor so very memorable. You're the best! — Sylvia Fibich and Tom Yulsman
Sylvia Fibich <fibich@mac.com>
Boulder, CO USA - Tue Jul 13 11:22:17 2004

HI CHARMAINE I REALLY MISS YOU I HOPE THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL GRACE OUR UP AND COMING CITY OF CAMDEN NJ WITH A VISIT AND SOME SONGS MAYBE I'LL GET TO SEE YOU AND YOUR BAND AT WIGGINS WATERFRONT PARK ALWAYS YOUR FRIEND AND FAN MINA
WILHELMINA COLLINS <WILHELMINACOLLIN@AOL.COM>
CAMDEN, NJ USA - Mon Jun 28 19:34:20 2004

Hi Charmaine, Will be on vacation for a while. Will miss your show at Snug Harbor. Will remember you and your family at Mass.
Father Michael AMESSE, omi <MIKEA8829@aol.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Tue Jun 22 8:40:45 2004

We met you after your 9:00PM April 12, 2004 show. You were as gracious after the show as entertaining during the show. We love New Orleans, but your show was by far the highlight of our trip. We have had the pleasure of hearing and seeing Ella, Sarah, Diana Reeves, Aretha, and many other great singers, but you blew us away. We can't think of words that would do your voice and stage presence justice. Your band is also fabulous. Beyond fabulous. Please come to Rochester sometime to perform. I know your talent would be appreciated. If you ever do come to the area, we would love to make you and the band some N'awlins Shrimp Creole. Hearing you and your band made our trip, and enriched our lives. Thank you so much. P.S. We still think you look way to young to have grandchildren.
Peter, Ann, Marcy, and Maggie Pontius <ppontiu1@rochester.rr.com>
Waterloo, NY USA - Tue Apr 20 21:00:34 2004

I'll be going to New Orleans for Jazz Fest 4/23-25. Unfortunately, I will miss your performance at Snug Harbor on 4/26 (we're leaving that morning). I really would like to see your show. My brother in law really loves your music and I know he would love to see you as well. Will you be playing any where those days in New Orleans? At a local place, or at the festival as a special guest with someone? Please let us know. Thanks so much!
Michele <micheled@aegisltd.com>
Houston, TX USA - Thu Apr 15 6:43:27 2004

Charmaine, thank you so much for adding us to the guest list at Snug Harbor. Your show was wonderful and we were very happy to have been able to see it live. You are a very gracious and talented person and it was great meeting and talking to you. Kathi (from Orlando) and Melissa (from New York)
Kathi Schaeffer <katlizbeth@hotmail.com>
Kissimmee, FL USA - Fri Apr 9 8:41:24 2004

We catch your show every year when we come down for the Jazz Fest. You all are awesome! Bringing pix of my new grandson this year--Even though, like you Charlene, I'm too young to be a grandma! I always request the same 2 songs-- "The Right Key in the Wrong Keyhole" & "What A Wonderful World." You're our favorite part of Jazz Fest every year!!
Deb McDaniel <ihaveissues@sipdocs.com>
Bloomington, IN USA - Fri Apr 9 8:39:37 2004

When are all y'all coming up the river for the Walleye Gumbo we keep promising? We're coming down to FQF to deliver the invite in person, again.
Alden Drew <alden@northwesternfoods.com>
St. Paul, MN USA - Sun Feb 29 18:31:21 2004

Hey Charmaine- it was my great pleasure to meet you the other night on Maurice's gig. I'm sorry it was so hectic, but I'm super glad we finally got the chance to play together. You're terrific.
Doug Bickel <doug@dougbickel.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Thu Feb 19 8:38:12 2004

Fun sounds; sounds fun! Gonna have to come see y'all real soon... Uncle Amasa: you're lookin' good, fer an old guy. -tam
thomas amasa murphy <tmurphy8@optonline.net>
northport, new york USA - Mon Feb 2 19:42:02 2004

Any plans to come to Boston soon?
Bryon Clemence <clemencebs@cdm.com>
Boxborough, MA USA - Thu Jan 8 21:19:32 2004

comments: OH MY GOD! I`m so glad to find this page. I saw you round about six years ago at Minden`s "Stadtfest". There I was a little girl and I loved you, bought your CD "Up Up Up". Now I love it as much as on those times. I would be so glad if come to Germany again, and if you send me some dates. I think you are the greatest band I`ve ever heard! I can only repeat how glad I would be if you write me an e-mail. The greatest greeting to Charmaine, Reggie Houston (I love how you are playing Saxofon. A very great idol for playing my Sax and my flute)and to the rest of the band from Sandra
Sandra <daskleinehuhn@hotmail.com>
Petershagen, Minden, NRW Germany - Thu Jan 8 21:17:55 2004

Hi there, Diana and I enjoyed New Orleans so much. And the evening of October 27th spilling over into the 28th was one of the basics for our love of your city. Diana was the lady you got up on stage at the Snug Harbour to 'sing' for her birthday on the 28th. We loved it all so much, we're coming back for the last week of Carnival, arriving the Thursday before Mardi Gras and returning the following Thursday. Will you guys be playing somewhere then? (because we want to be there!) Much appreciation (and I'm still waiting for the list of things you want me to cook when you visit!) Phil and Diana
Phil Gooda <Phil.gooda@bluewin.ch>
Koeniz, BE Switzerland - Sun Nov 23 17:03:26 2003

My wife (Sharon) and I met Charmaine in Aventura Palace, Mexico last week. We enjoyed the music with breakfast, at the nearby pool and the conversation with her and her "significant other". Mark
Mark Young <MYoung115@aol.com>
Groveland, MA USA - Mon Oct 6 13:05:46 2003

Well there are no births on the calendar--THANK HEAVEN--but, we will be seeing you for our first anniversary! We'll see you on Monday, October 6 and may bring some locals we know with us. We are really looking forward to your show! See you soon! Natalie and Rip Wiley
Natalie and Rip Wiley <natalie.wiley@spcorp.com>
Hickory Withe, TN USA - Mon Sep 15 14:55:58 2003

comments: saw you last nite for my birthday. (i had on the austrian crystal necklace from my aunt). thank you so much for a great evening. see ya again real soon. i always love your performances! ps: i used to live by pat jolly, but moved on to happier grounds on dauphine in the quarter.
cindy harris <cydbear@yahoo.com>
New Orleans, LA USA - Sun Aug 31 11:17:08 2003

Saw Charmaine and the band at Snug Harbor, just knocked me out. Fantastic music, great atmosphere and a really entertaining show. Just can't say enough about how good you are.
Gareth Tomlinson <garetht@fsmail.net>
Terling, Essex UK - Mon Aug 18 19:42:55 2003

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