John Doan: Guestbook

martin proto

February 9, 2010

I think we met in Paris at musicora at my kiosk... It's wonderful instruments you got there !

Raymond O'Shaughnessy

January 28, 2010

Your Isle of the Saints CD is excellent. Great for getting the creative juices flowing. Thank you for making it :).

James L. Hessler

January 28, 2010

Do you come to the SF Bay area?
Love your work cant get to Oregon this time
Jim

Dr H

January 20, 2010

Interesting site. So, where, exactly , does one go to obtain a "harpolyre"?

Vanessa Adkins

January 6, 2010

love your show

Kathleen Vanderbrook

January 3, 2010

Hi, Greetings for the New Year: Light,Love,and Laughter to you and Deirdra. Also I wanted to Thank-You for the gift of music you gave us. And we trust you had a safe trip home....and I realized that you did not get our e-mail address, as it was an older business card that I gave to Deirdra.We hope you had a good Christmas and it wasn't too cold for you,Big Hugs, Kathleen

Kennard W. Blanding

January 2, 2010

Thanx for signing my Christmas DVD!
I have played it for some friends, and we all want to see you play the harp guitar when you are in portland metro area.

Rebecca Bauen

December 20, 2009

Hi John,
I was a student of yours in l974-76 when you were teaching at Monmouth. I was in junior high school then. My name was Becky Allen. I went on to study music at Lewis & Clark College, but after a long (25 year break) have just picked up the guitar again...I'm living in Oakland, a sculpture artist and storyteller and am making a short film about my work. I wonder if you have any recordings you've made of the Children's Suite that you wrote(I think it was called)? I have the sheet music, but would like to include it in the film I'm making if you would grant permission (and if you have a recording). It looks like you are well. I'm glad to reconnect. I'd love to see you sometime, as I come to Keizer to visit my father occasionally. Here is a link to my flickr photos of my work. http://www.flickr.com/photos/rbauen/ Hope to hear from you! Becky Bauen

Barbara McPharlin

December 13, 2009

Saw you today in Carlsbad at the Dove Library. I was very moved.

Michael & Leslie Moller

December 12, 2009

Wow...Victorian Christmas...One of the best Christmas performances we have seen in Chico, hosted by Trinity United Methodist Church. Not only were we entertained by your musical talent but also educated in instruments we had never seen before. Also learned a thing or two about an era that valued family time in the parlor. Have a Merry Christmas!

Marta Eichenlaub

December 6, 2009

Hello John and Diedra! I wonder if you remember me? I was the producer of the Dickens Faire at the Deepwood Estate and then the Victorian Christmas in the Country at the Jenkins Estate in '94 and '95. Hope you are both well. Our family moved to West Linn and have been here since the close of my last show. Our daughter Laine is in her first year of UCLA fine arts department. I am designing knitwear patterns for the last 5 years. My website is: www.TinkkniT.com. I've been published in lots of other people's books and am finally writing my own. I would love to see both of you. Please do contact me if you have the time. Best to you both, and Happy Christmas, (I'm listening to John's Wrapped in White album as I write this---so great!) Marta Eichenlaub

Ron Lindeboom

November 21, 2009

Hello John, my wife and I have long enjoyed your music after being introduced to it by a mutual friend, Jeff Johnson. Years back, we set out from our home in San Luis Obispo County, California, to watch you play and film you in Santa Barbara. Cell phones were rare back then and we could not find the house, and the phones were turned off for your concert. We never did find it. So, we set off home with a car of camera gear, lights, and never did see you. ;o) One of these days, we are going to bring you to one of the events we help sponsor. We met with the bank yesterday to discuss a new film festival in our area, and you were the first musician we thought of to bring in for a special event. We hope that it all works out, as I still haven't unpacked the camera gear -- just kidding. It would be great to have you here and to see the crowd's reaction to the superb and evocative melodies that you elicit from your incredible range of instruments. Bless you always, John. The beauty of your music is simply amazing.

Elizabeth McCoy

November 2, 2009

John,
What a delight to meet you and share a brief taste of your music at the Harp Guitar gathering in Williamsburg this past weekend. Thank you for making the trip. I hope that you and Diedra can visit again soon and enjoy the beauty and history of Virginia. We couldn't leave the concert Sunday evening without a selection of your CDs, and I will need to order an additional copy of Wayfarer for my brother, who is now living in England. We were just discussing the idea of life as pilgrimidge during his recent visit, and I know that he and his wife will treasure your CD. They have visited, or will soon visit, many of the "thin" places you have experienced. Thank you for manifesting some of the most magical and beautiful music I've ever experienced. We hope to hear you perform again, and look forward to a future time when our paths will cross. Peace to you and yours.

Florence Finnegan

October 13, 2009

My husband and I were delighted to hear you play at the community center in Coquille, OR some years ago and again in 1998 at the Methodist Church in Coos Bay,OR. Our daughter, who now plays Celtic harp, was with us at the church and very much enjoyed your music. As I was mulling over ideas for her birthday, I thought of you. We have some tapes of your playing, but no cds; she has nothing. Fortunately I was able to find your site online and to order "Songs from the Hills," "Eire," and the "Christmas Combo" dvd. We're looking forward to seeing and hearing them ourselves. I saw in your bio that you'd visited the Aran Islands. In 2006 we spent 2 days on Inish More at Kilmurvy House. The only problem we had was that the time wasn't long enough. Bless you for your work!

joe spencer

October 10, 2009

thank you for the Marylhurst performance this evening. You brought my wife and I to tears performing Sor's music, with the Death March, of course, in particular. Thank you for the photo with me, i look like an excited teenager all over again. all the best, Joe and Jamie

basil

October 8, 2009

I met you at very small concert in Rochester N.Y.I hope you return to our fair city in the future.

Mike and Carole McComas

October 4, 2009

Enjoyed hearing you for the first and certainly not the last time at Dancing Oaks Nursery saturday night. We are looking forward to hearing more at Maryhurst saturday night.

Unuruu

October 1, 2009

Thank you for teaching me guitar. I am really proud of you are my guitar lesson's teacher. It is really awesome. By the way, i found your video on youtube. It is really impressive. i will try my best. Good luck for your concert for next week.

James Garcia

September 15, 2009

*By the way have you played along with any viole de gamba players. I would love to hear your collaboration.

James Garcia

September 15, 2009

Dear Mr. Doan,
I feel re-enegized back into classical music. It's been 20 years since I've studied classical guitar with Bill Zito and Stephen Leanord ( both from N.Y.) I feel that buzzing feeling in my gut, again. Your playing has re-ignited a passion that has been put aside for so long. i just bought and downloaded your recording -" The Lost Music of Fernando Sor"- I love it! I feel like the Harpguitar will be my new love. I have been enjoying music for the Viole de Gamba, but I like the sensation of plucking the strings, it feels more intimate. Thank you for your incredible music! Hopefully, someday soon, I will be able to aquire and learn to play the Harpguitar.
Sincerely,
James Garcia

Robert Skelly

September 3, 2009

Caught one of your songs on my cables soundscapes music channel. Loved it. Very relaxing. I'll be ordering a couple of cd's from your website. Have you ever listened to Loreena McKennitt? she's also awesome.
Cheers-Robert Skelly

Dawn Gold

August 18, 2009

Your wife told me to visit - fascinating instrument you play; I live in Kent England so will interested to hear what your dates will be and where you will be

Lovely to meet you via blogland x

Kathrine T.

July 13, 2009

I love the song "Beloved". Today, it came on my MP3 player randomly. There have been a lot of stresses recently in my life that are just normal life issues, but there have been several all at once! ACK! When this song came on, I heard the soothing song and realized how tense I was. I suddenly saw Jesus sitting in front of me playing this beautiful song. He said to me,"I am your "David" driving away the stresses you feel." And, all the stress lifted as this beautiful song played. Thank you for your anointed music. God is using it to bless the body of Christ. Blessings to you and yours!

Barbara Doan

June 22, 2009

Thanks to the July, 2009 Texas Monthly Magazine, I have been introduced to you and your multi-stringed instrument. I wish we lived less than 6 hours away from The Woodlands, Dosey Doe, so that we could hear you personally. Our 46-year old son also is named John Doan. Kerrville, Texas, does boast the annual Kerrville Folk Music Festival, so perhaps you will be a guest here sometime, and we can meet you and listen to your music.

Rodrigo Gallo

April 30, 2009

Dear Mister John Doan

I Loved your talent. You are one of the most important musicien in the world. You are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I Listen so much your music. and I like.
Pelase come one day to Brazil.
Sincerally
Rodrigo Gallo

Meri Arnett-Kremian

April 23, 2009

Deirdre steered me here, knowing I love Celtic music. What a find! Please add me to your mailing list so I can hear you in person. I live in Gig Harbor, WA (about 10 miles from Tacoma and 50 miles from Seattle). Portland isn't out of the question either -- it's about a 2.5 hour drive for the right event.

Tracey Cross

April 20, 2009

Totally facinating music, played skillfully my a master musician.
One could easily lose one self in the myths of long ago.

Rev. Raleigh F. Adams

April 15, 2009

John,
May God continue to give you heavenly sounds to be shared with His people. It's an honor to our King to have your music in the Shekinah House Of Prayer.

Love In Christ
Pastor Raleigh

Larry Conley

April 4, 2009

will you be performing any time soon in the Santa Barbara, CA area? I would love to attend one of your concerts

Winnie Crippen

February 23, 2009

On the spur of the moment my husband and I drove up to your concert yesterday.What a treat--well worth the long drive. Thank you so much for investing in the talents you were given.winnie

Roisin Russell

February 3, 2009

Your incredible music has moved me beyond the stars. Years ago I met an American Harpist in Galway his car had been stolen with everything he owned, money, passport, clothes. I took him for lunch, then home with me to Co. Cork he phoned his parents to say he was safe , eventually his belongings were recovered and he was able to travel home. His name was John...but I forget his surname as it was twenty years ago.

Jan

February 1, 2009

Absolutely beautiful! I will be back!

Fabry

January 22, 2009

hi from Genoa Italy,
i'm a guitar player and may be from now an harpguitar player i'm looking for one . Thanks for inspiration
God bless your music
Fabry

Nancy S. George

December 23, 2008

Such lovely music! I am very impressed with the feeling you instill into your music. I love all the stringed instruments and you certainly do them justice.

Lesley

December 23, 2008

G'day,
Your site was given to me by a friend of yours and I'm glad he did. What a wonderful place and what lovely instruments you have.
Thank you.

Regards,
Lesley
Western Australia

Rob DeHarpport

December 7, 2008

John,
It was great to visit with you and Deirdra Friday. Another great show! Everyone that attended your show in Oakridge were very impressed with not only your incredible music, but your message as well. Take care. Merry Christmas to you and Deirdra!
Wishing you the Best,
Rob DeHarpport

Chris Chimene

December 7, 2008

Hey John,

My girlfriend, Jade, and I were talking about how much we miss you down here in Houston, TX. We are still enjoy listening to your music often!!!

Blessings,

CHris

Tim

December 2, 2008

I love the music of the instrument you have....I met you awhile ago and lost touch John, I play a left-handed chapman stick :-). I'd love to reconnect and hangout sometime :-).

Tim

John Doan

October 30, 2008

Dear John,
I accidentally clicked on one of the links and discovered your music. It's so humble and beautiful.
Guess what! We have the same name.
Your new admirer,
John Doan

Patrick and Tonya

October 23, 2008

We sure enjoyed the HGG-6 hosted by my long lost gradeschool buddy, Mike Doolin. I accidentally found my way to Mike's guitar website one night after browsing your site and wondering where harp guitars are made. After confirming that he was my old gradeschool buddy, we traded a few emails, and he told me about the HGG and invited me to come check out the fun. My friend Tonya used to work at Tacoma Guitar, so I invited her to join me. We both had a wonderful time and enjoyed hearing everyone's talents and looking at their beautiful creations. We took home several or your, and others' CD's and look forward to attending your afternoon program in Des Moines. I am going to bring as many friends and family as I can convince to come. Best wishes to you and yours.

Aaron Andersen

October 17, 2008

"Farewell", WOW........... If there is a Heaven i would think that you would be a greeter to welcome home the dreamers. seeing you was a spiritual expierience. thankyou...

Rory Kenner

September 27, 2008

Please add me to your mailing list.

Julie Borchert

September 6, 2008

Greetings John,
Just wanted to tell you again how much my husband and I enjoyed your music last night at the Big Top in Bayfield. Your music is elegant and beautiful but it was also your sweet and humble spirit that endeared you to us both. We look forward to enjoying more offerings from you.
Most sincerely,
Julie & Gary Borchert

George Ruehle

August 29, 2008

John,

It was an honor to be playing on the same program with you and Mason Williams at Dosey Doe Coffee Shop in The Woodlands, TX. I really enjoyed meeting you and getting to visit with you at the after party. I to be able to cross paths again with you someday. Thanks for your expertise and attention to excellence in music.

Sincerely,

George Ruehle
Encore Productions
The Woodlands, Texas

Chris Chimene

August 21, 2008

Dear John,

Tonight you did a great job with Mason Williams!!! It has been a long time since songs have moved me to tears. There is an anointing on those songs you played!!! I had such a great time talking with you and again I would love to know when you are in the Houston area and hopefully, if you have time, maybe even be in a master's class learning under you. The houston area is a prime spot for fingerstyle and classical guitarist and I speak on behalf of all of us in the Conroe/Houston area that we would be honored to have you come and perform in this area.

Thank you again and God Bless!!!

CHris

Philip de Casatn

August 17, 2008

Dear Mr. Doan
I accidentally found you You Tube. I have never heard of you since I live on little island called Cyrus where most people listen to non-music.
I have always had a great love for music and especially guitar and lute. I have heard and seen on my travels people like Segovia and John Williams, and a few others. I can not possibly compare you with them as you are so different and yet so enlightened. You gift is rare and yourpassion for music is alive and tender.
For what is worth, I enjoyed your music and talent and I think people like you serve Music like a true Christian serves God.

My admiration and I am gratefull for your existance.

Philip de Castan

Cathy Cosgrove

July 22, 2008

I wanted to thank you for your great performance a few nights ago at Hugh's Room. Your music was so interesting and we enjoyed your back and forth banter with Mason Williams. However , it was something else that inspired me to write to you. You pleasant stage manner and graciousness in thanking my husband for attending your concert, on our way out caused me to remark to my husband who is an atheist, "That man is a devout Christian." I have never made such a comment in my life, but I had that sense about you. You wear your faith and it becomes you.

Blair Johnson

July 18, 2008

Hi John,

I had the pleasure of your tasteful playing with Mason Williams at Bellevue United Church in the Beach in Toronto, July 16, 2008.
So impressed was I that I would appreciate if you could direct me to a harp guitar maker that could make new with (7) bass strings, (6) guitar strings and (7) or (8) zither strings.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Best Regards,
Blair Johnson

Diane Gruel

July 8, 2008

Hi John,
I am a cousin of Jennifer Ames. My grandmother, is Ruby Ames, dcsd, and my father John Ames Newman, dcsd. Jennifer has told us so much about you and your music, and your interest in the family history. Nice to visit your web site! Diane

nancy

July 6, 2008

Hi, I hope to hear your heavenly music live at Hugh's room. and also hope you discover some potential match of your guitar and persian music!

Tom Prewitt

June 26, 2008

Many years ago I helped you with an appearance at OMSI. I have been a fan ever since. Keep up the good sounds!

tom

June 20, 2008

Hi John,
We met last night at your cousins house. Thank you for bringing us along on a beautiful ride.
Lois
Bellingham transplant

Tom Brisson

June 15, 2008

Hi, John,
Your "St. Patrick in the Faith" helped me to return to faith -- I was very moved by this extraordinary piece years ago when I was at loose ends spiritually; it just brought me to tears for reasons I couldn't understand. Just listening to it was a healing experience for me. Then I discovered that it contains part of St. Patrick's "The Deer's Cry"! I am now a Christian with a particular devotion to St. Patrick. God bless you...
Tom
Visalia, CA

Blaed Spence

May 30, 2008

*Hi* John!

I had the amazing and mind-blowing pleasure of hearing you play at Mike Doolin and Nancy Conescu's wedding last weekend. (I'm a classical musician who later went back to school for theatre ... I was the guest with the super-short pixie hair wearing a silver dress.)

The beauty of your music moved me to tears, and I was in awe of the level of your musicianship. I also *so* enjoyed our brief conversation after your way-too-brief performance. All told, you've definitely acquired a new and devoted fan!

I've already cruised through your whole website (which is fabulous!), and have ordered two CDs. I'm SO excited to have your music grace my husband's and my home I can't even tell you! (My husband, Colin Berry, is a writer, as well as a musician.) I'm sure I'll be back for more!

Keep up the STUNNINGLY AMAZING work! And keep spreading your healing beauty and Magic throughout the world. I feel honoured, graced, and grateful to have "discovered" your work.

Warmly,
And with all the best,
Your fan,

Blaed Spence

(P.S. Interesting confluence of things ... I used to work at Windham Hill in Palo Alto!)

Brandon Stovall

May 19, 2008

A few years ago I worked in a used/new CD store and came across your CD, Eire: Isle of the Saints. I listened to it and immediately bought it. Since then, I've played your music while I wrote essays and studied for school. It's a great companion for reading!

But I've also sat and listened to it, absorbed in it all--and realized that this is one of my favorite CDs.

I dabble in playing music (percussionist in high school, and I took classical guitar lessons for a while), and I wanted to let you know that listening to Eire has been enjoyable and inspiring.

Kudos, John Doan. And thanks for the music!

Lori Brandon

May 18, 2008

Hi John.. Just looking at Bob's Blog and came across your website. I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed working with you. Your music touched my soul.. it's rare to hear a melody that is so beautiful, it brings such emotion . I was swept away by the haunting quality of your beautiful harp-guitar! Best of luck to you always!
Your friend, Lori Brandon
ex ncm

Don

May 13, 2008

I, too, saw your feature on OPB's Artbeat. It inspires me to hear your performance live...the music is extraordinary! Thanks for sharing.

"J2"

May 10, 2008

Thank you so much for the 5/9 concert at The Old Church. Our fathers' survival of D-Day gives us special purpose in our lives. Cheers and continued success, friend. We'll support you and Dierdre all the way.

Debbie Lewis

May 10, 2008

I saw the story on OPB last Thursday night. I love the music. Thank you.

William & Marsha Hastings

May 9, 2008

We too enjoyed seeing you on Oregon Art Beat....so much so that we have just ordered 2 of your CD's and will get more soon. What wonderful music for peaceful Sabbath enjoyment.

Nan & Jerry Poppenheimer

May 9, 2008

We so enjoyed your segment on Oregon Art Beat. It a joy to watch a true artist perform his craft.

Betty and Emile Plude

May 8, 2008

Enjoyed watching you on Art Beat.

Kirk Dearman

May 8, 2008

John,
I'm a fellow follower of Jesus and a friend recently introduced me to your wonderful and inspiring music. I'm an instant fan!! I;m also a musician (songwriter/keyboard player) and I, too, am a huge lover of all things Celtic...especially Ireland. You've lived my dream of writing in Ireland and the Celtic Isles. May the Lord continue to bless you and your awesome music!

Glenn Doane

May 6, 2008

John,
It is great to see the music of our ancesters carried over for our future generations.
Thank you for sharing your music with us.
From Michigan,
Glenn Doane

Rob DeHarpport

April 27, 2008

John,
Great concert last night here in Oakridge. I have been a longtime Mason Williams fan. I am now a confirmed John Doan fan as well! As I am sure others now are as well. Your music was beautiful! Every one loved the show, hope to see you in the near future. Take care.
Rob DeHarpport

Kurt D. Goss

April 27, 2008

Mr. Doan,
Just got back from the event in Oakridge and wanted to thank you for a wonderful evening both enjoying the music as well as your being so gracious sharing your experiences in Ireland with your recording projects. Looking forward to your next concert.

Best wishes,

Kurt Goss

Chuck West

April 24, 2008

Please tell us if you come to Lacey or Olympia. I want you to meet a teacher here who fingerpick a custom guitar with sympathetic resonater strings like a sitar.

Chuck

https://www.getlessonsnow.com/profile.php?id=2688

Janet Predeek

April 19, 2008

I wanted to thank you for offering your "Beyond 6 Strings" series. All artists were very talented and their technical ability was wonderful to experience, but your music and the quality of sound you are able to produce with the harp guitar has a depth and soul which made your performance outstanding. I first heard you play in the 80's at Mt Angel Abbey and have had the privilege to hear you several times since then. It's obvious that God's love and peace shine through in your composing and performance. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent.

Janet

Ron Wilburne

April 13, 2008

Hi John,

I've been meaning to drop you a line, but just about the time I'm about to get around to it , I forget! It's an age thing . My group Horizon will
be on a mini tour in and around the Seattle area . We'll be in Olympia, WA at the K.J. Minnaert Center on April 25th . The Auburn Riverside Theater in Auburn, WA on the 26th . On the 27th . we'll be in the Illsely Ball Nordstrom Hall (Benaroya Hall) in Seattle . That's a matinee performance . Then take a late flight home that night. The other concerts are at 7:30 pm . We're doing these concerts with Cabin Fever NW . Their a duet out of Bellingham, WA . They Co-won "The Peoples Choice Award" with us in January at the Winter Folk Festival in Florence, OR . This was our second year in a row to win the award . In 2007 we won it outright . However, this year it was a joy share the award with Cabin Fever NW because we just love these two ladies . To make along story shorter . I was I hoping that our paths would cross again . It's been along since we last shared a stage together . I ofter think about you and your great talent and what a joy it is to be around you my friend . I see by your Calender that you're doing a concert on the 26th . Perhaps we'll link up someday soon again . I miss the few times that I had the good fortune to perform with you and I didn't even mind that your wonderful talent clearly shown mine much lacking by comparison and I very much mean that my friend .

I would have sent you a copy of our tour poster, but there wasn't anyway to attach it to this email . Be sure to say hello to your lovely wife for me . Take care of yourself until we meet again . Best Wishes .

Your friend,

Ron Wilburne

Leslie Clancy

April 11, 2008

I recently met a wonderful gentleman on Match.com ... and yes ... we have fallen in love. He is a gifted musician focusing in recent years on perfecting his finger-style guitar playing. He has been researching the harp guitar, believing that its ethereal tones would lend itself to his tunes. Anyway, on my own, I found your site ... and I have to say that I'm ready to move to Oregon just hear you play! :) Your music is absolutely mesmerizing, John, and I thank you for your inspiration. Enjoy a magical April 11th. Blessings to you and yours.

Most sincerely,
Leslie
p.s. do you ever tour in the northeast -- like at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH???

Richie Johnson

April 8, 2008

Greetings,

It is the Richie from myspace. Thankyou for the comment again! =]

Im from London, so let me know about UK shows.

Take Care my friend.

Richie.

Francesco

March 17, 2008

Hi John,
i like your music, so i would so happy to know when you will come again in Italy for your concert.
Thanks a lot.
Francesco

Evan

March 3, 2008

G'day mate!

Found your music recently and love it. Beautiful playing. Just wanted to drop a note saying thanks for sharing it. :)

God Bless
-Evan.

Chris & ian Vanvliet

February 21, 2008

Hello, we ran across your video's on youtube and were in awe. you inspired us and slightly discouraged us at the same time. were young guitarist's trying to improve and be able to inspire others. to put it bluntly you ROCK. we currently live in ohio and would travel a great deal to see you play. we would like to know if you have any upcoming shows in or near ohio? thank you for your time and we hope to hear from you soon.

Chris Vanvliet
&
Ian Vanvliet

Mary Beth

February 21, 2008

Greetings,
Your Music plays on Soundscapes; a Charter Cable program here in SC.
I am interested in getting some friends together and kindly letting PBS know who we are and most of all who you are.

Tossing ideas around,

Mary Beth

PEGGY VOSPER

January 30, 2008

I only have onr of your CD'sbut it is just beautiful. I now live in
canada but spent many years in Eugene,OR. My two children are Doans as my ex's name is Dennis Doan. Thank-you for sharing your music with us.

Lynne and Sidney Sward

January 1, 2008

Hi John,
Your wife Deidra asked me to include my e-mail addy in case you're ever in the Virginia Beach, Virginia area. My husband, Sid is a muscician (accordian). Hope we can hear you someday.

Brad Adams

December 30, 2007

Please let me know when you are in the Rochester NY area.

Dr. Jeanne Paul

December 22, 2007

Merry Christmas John & Deidre, how nice to watch a 6min. clip of you playing so beautifully. I use to be Jeanne Albin. I now live in New Westminster. Life took a curve for awhile but I am well healed from the divorce ordeal. Was horrific initially. I've semi-retired now. My patients won't let me retire entirely. I keep busy w/ my company of making medicine. See my web. which John created for me.
www.redshawl.com He is now married to Kirsten for 1 yr. now and lives in Brooklyn. They arrive tomorrow to spend Christmas w/ his mama. I'm thrilled. Deidre how are you and where is your son these days? Creator just inspired me to find you on the net and had to write. Wishing you both a Merriest of Christmas peaceful and joyous. If you were my patients I'd say eat lots and get tummy aches so you'd have to make an appointment to see me. A very old friend. Jeanne Paul

Linda

December 22, 2007

I saw you in concert with Meadowlark at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts last night. I had never heard of the harp guitar, but now I am a huge fan. I was absolutely entranced by your beautiful arrangements of Christmas carols and other hymns. Thank you for sharing your incredible gift of music, your lovely stories, and your priceless instruments. I hope you can make this holiday concert an annual event.

Suzy Peterson

December 21, 2007

I am listening to your Wrapped in White christmas cd. I have had it for 15 years and it is my favorite of all times. Thankyou for your beautiful music.

ARTHUR BAILEY

December 6, 2007

I KNOW YOU ARE A WONDERFUL PERSON AND YOUR MUSIC IS GREAT I WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU IN SAN FRANCISCO THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU:):) LOVE ART

Kelly Doan

December 2, 2007

Just surfing and came across your site. My great great Grandpa was John Homer Doan from Bigger Sask born in Ontario. We are intersted in corresponding with you to obtain information to see how we may be related. We are just starting to gather information on our geneology.
Kindest Regards,

Kelly Doan
Dauphin, Manitoba

lorraine Pratt

November 25, 2007

When are you going to be in the Centralia, Washington area again. My family really enjoyed your concert when you played at centralia collage.

Joschi

November 25, 2007

Hi, i got to tell you that you got a really wonderfull guitar harp. ive never seen anything like this before. I usually play 6string concert & western but now i need to buy me a guitar harp but i really don´t want to see the prices for a taylor fritzgerald guitar harp...
Mr. Doan if you would sell a guitar harp please kontakt me, or we gonna play a duett ;)

greetz from germany
Joschka Bienhüls

Jill

November 24, 2007

Found a link to you from Jeff Johnson's site. Didn't realize until I heard your music that I have a couple CDs you are on! Your instrument and musicianship are outstanding! I especially enjoyed the video on YouTube of "St. Patrick in the Spirit." I play guitar a little (not very well) but I also play the wire-strung Celtic harp. Sometimes your guitar harp sounds very similar to my harp (only much better!) God bless you and your family during this season.

Ruth

November 24, 2007

The first I heard of your music was "Gazing On The Face Of The Sea" playing on the radio. After that I had to get the Wayfarer CD, now I collecting all the others too. I haven't seen your CD's in the shops anywhere (I'm in Australia) but at least I can buy them online.

Christine Harders

November 14, 2007

Well, Shaun summed up nicely what I wanted to say ;-) I've just watched your "Ireland Celtic Movie" on Youtube for the umpteenth time and can't wait for the CD "Eire: Isle of the Saints" I ordered to arrive. Your music just is hauntingly beautiful - thanks for the great work you're doing! Cheers, Christine

Shaun Fleming

November 4, 2007

I have never seen nor heard anything like this....
Words cannot describe the feeling I get from your music...
I am an instant fan!
~Shaun~
WWW.myspace.com/He_Who_Is_Music

Jack Pyle

October 19, 2007

Everytime I watch you perform I feel like I owe it to my guitar playing to upgrade to harp status. Looking foward to more shows

Loren Peterson

October 8, 2007

We have a minor small world connection. I have visited Randy Sparks and his sister at their bar/home in Moekuloumme Hill and I have a signed album from Ricki Lee. (my boss dated one of Ricki's cousins)

Lonnie Webber

September 26, 2007

I enjoyed the too-brief clip of your playing.

I have a 12 string harp which is supposedly a 1908 Symphony brand ?)
I don't know where to take it to authenticate its' origin and pedigree. Any ideas/thoughts ?

Obviously a luthier of some experience, but who ?

Terese McIntyre

September 22, 2007

I truly hope you find your way to New England in the near future. I would love to hear you perform live.

Kim Acosta

September 21, 2007

A friend just told me about your site, and I love it!! Your music is so beautiful and relaxing, I enjoyed everything that I heard. Can't wait to go to one of your concerts now!

Daniel Bingamon

September 13, 2007

Enjoyed your playing, I have a friend who restored an older harp guitar - but this is the first time hearing someone who is greatly proficient at it. Thank you.

Charlie Golmon

September 9, 2007

I am floored by your playing! I went on Ebay and am searching for a Harp guitar! Look what you made me do! You are an inspiration! HOPEFULLY I can learn from your influences. Thank You.
Charlie Golmon

Marian Stienwand

August 28, 2007

We are having a Doan Family reunion in the village of Galahad, Alberta on July 25, 26, 27, 2008-the Lord willing! This is the family of Albert Doan (descendent of Ebenezer Doan)& Matilda Johnson. My mom (Bertha EUNICE) was the oldest in that family. I believe you met my cousin Hazel Doan Reeh.
We farm in east central AB.
Would love to hear your music, as I read the comments...it sounds heavenly!

River Sage

August 26, 2007

If performing in Colorado please let me know.

Gunder H. Sogard

August 18, 2007

I find this instrument and music very fascinating. Have just been introduced to it and I`m hooked. Thanks for great inspiration! Were can I buy these instruments?

Vusa Mkhaya

August 9, 2007

Hey John,
It was nice meeting you in Vienna, thank you for the CD, it has became one of my favourates. I wish you all the best in Styer and Linz,