You are a part of something! (email replies)

So since everyone who likes my music is spread out all across the world and i’ve not managed to get a decent system in place for a message board its been hard to establish a community between you folks who support my music and the making of new music. All the feedback goes straight to me and no one gets to see really that there are others out there who are just like them, supporting this solitary musician with only his wits and YOU to preserve him from early rock n roll oblivion… so here are some replies to the email I sent out on wednesday where I asked where you were so I can see where to play…

Any more responses send em to info@joshdoyle.com or comment at the bottom of this blog post.

And if you want to make new friends in this world, do a search for me on facebook and you will find my fan page- seriously message anyone in my fans list tell em youre a josh doyle fan and I bet they will accept you under their wing, cause thats what my music is about!!

(I’ve not put full names of people in case someone doesnt want mentioned but look out for other JDfans who may actually be near you and you didnt even know it. I dont publish emails with any address information or personal in nature without permission to do so)

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Hey Josh or bloke/woman who reads his email for him.
I work and spend a lot of time in and around Birmingham which is my usual live music haunt but really would travel the length of the UK for a band I think are worth it.

If you get to read this Josh – Keep on striving for that restart to your musical career.  There are many of us out there who would like nothing more than to see you make it again on your terms and give us your best for many years.  All the best to your family out there in Tennessee.  Come visit soon.

Gary, Worcestershire, UK

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Hay! Awesome news about touring. Haven’t seen you since the dumdums last gig at greenbelt! Glad things are going well at the moment. Anyway… I’m ………… and I live in Crewe/Nantwich, Cheshire (England).  Manchester is probably the best bet for a gig near here though… Unless you fancy coming to the school I work at! Good luck with the new stuff. If it’s even half as good as the EP it will be amazing! Although I’m sure it will be even better
Em x

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YAY!
Don’t forget to come visit Andrea in the Detroit area!   Just play anywhere between Detroit, MI and Ann Arbor, MI and I’ll be there!

Best wishes, A

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I  live in northern California. Let me know if you need a venue list for this area.
Losille

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Just up the road in Ann Arbor MI.  Home of two of the best music venues, “The Ark” and “The Blind Pig.”  Maybe while here, Rob Reinhart could squeeze you in on “Acoustic Cafe (acafe.com).”  Love to see you at either of both!

Larry

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Hey Josh! I’m glad to hear you are doing great & kids are growing up! hmm, here i’m sending you my info…hope u stop by someday =)
Name: Angela ….
City/Country: Panama, LatinAmerica

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glad to hear ur thinkin of tourin and lookin forward to follow up to end of fear. Anyway its jonathan edinburgh scotland. Good luck

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That’s awesome!! My info :Becky ……, Fowlerville, MI, USA
It’s a little town that is growing, but the surrounding areas of Howell and Brighton are booming!!

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Hey hey! I’m rather out of the way to be honest but thought I’d email in all the same. Jo …….. , Belfast, Northern Ireland , BT10 0GW. Hope the gig tonight goes/went well!
Jo xx

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Hey Josh it’s Ali here,
Always good to hear all your news!  – hey if you are touring it would be fantastic for you to stop here in Ashford.  We are begining to organise our Multi-Cultural Extravaganza again for next May (dates tbc) and your name has cropped up several times for you to do a concert in the Park….
Love to all
Ali

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jennifer is my name, and my daughter elizabeth in new albany indiana is also a big fan of yours. i am in anderson, indiana, since you sent me your CD in louisiana, before katrina. still have “the end of fear” on my playlist, it is a heartening medly. (we are the fools that made Mvids from your songs for a year hahahaha.) jen_no on myspace if you aren’t friends with elizabeth she is lizzyloveless i think.

peace

jen

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Hey Josh,
Glad to hear you will be touring again, its been far far too long since I’ve seen you. I’m in Bristol .. but if you came to the UK i’d travel to come see u again so anywhere over here would be cool for me!!
x Kaz x

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Hey!
That’s so exciting your thinking of touring. Right now I’m in Des Moines, Iowa going to college. I am originally from kansas city, Missouri, and I know quite few small venues that would love to have you play. As for Iowa I know of one venue that would be a similar fit. Obviously This is in the United states.  Good luck!

-M. anne

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Michael …Norman, OK USA . Please come around here….i have been patiently waiting to hear some new stuff! Plus we have a cool little venue here in Norman called the Opolis (http://www.starlightmints.com/opolis.html starlight mints place). Hope the music takes off again cause you are very talented.

Cheers Michael

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Dear Josh,

I am doing alright and fine.

It is a pleasent suprise to be reading your email early in the morning of a saturday (Malaysia).

Well it be a blast if you can come over and have your gig here in Malaysia and what am i supposed to do?

Im just only a fan. If I were a corporate someone I would bring you don to Malaysia and tour Asia for a great show. Anyway just want to tell you that your songs have been an inspirations to me and my band. We really dig your music!

Do visit my band if you got time at www.myspace.com/radiogravity..

P/s-Were also doing day job and trying to get the music out there. Thank God we have internet!

Kind Regards;

Stalin M

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Yo josh!

Sat in a pub in sunny Southampton! Come back to England for a show sometime, you’ve got a guarunteed opening band if you want it

Hope all is well

Benny.

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Hello Josh!

Good to receive your e-mail.  Don’t know if you remember me and my family.  We met in March.  We were visiting from Virginia Beach and we chatted about the Newsboys and other music.

Anyway, nice to here from you!!! We live in Virginia Beach near the ocean-front. The Jewish Mother on Pacific Ave is a good venue. So is Croc’s in Virginia Beach.

Let me know if you are coming our way. We’d definitely love to see you.

Blessings, Joanna

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Josh

BELFAST mate!

Hey you should do a tour with Ricky Warwick (used to be in The Almighty!) he’s doing a lot of solo acoustic tours these days, you two would be great together!

cheers, Darren

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While I’d love to come to Nashville, seeing how its one of my favorite cities not touching water, it is such a tough drive.  If you do tour however, come down the East Coast to Baltimore MD, there’s a great place called the Recher Theatre that would be perfect for you.  It’s located in the suburbs of Baltimore in Towson, MD.

Hope to see ya soon!

Nick

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Hey Josh, I’m Keith S, glad your thinking of touring, problem is i stay in Scotland, so don’t know what your ideas are on overseas gigs.  I live in a little town called forres, 26 miles from Inverness.  If you do get the chance to come over, or are at least throwing the idea about check out this website     www.ironworksvenue.com.  It’s located in the city centre of inverness, and loads of big bands and solo artist have played there and its a really big up and coming venue.  Hope the follow up to end of fear goes well and we hear some new material soon

take care , keith

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Hey, my name is Shannan and I live in Marion, AR US, its right across the bridge from MEMPHIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Josh,
Met you in Nashville about 2 yrs. ago through a guy named Patrick …………  I’ve been keeping up to date with your progress ever since, as I think you’re extremely talented.  My name is Mike……  I’m a Sony songwriter and I’m in a band called Mayday.  We live in Columbus, OH  43205.  Would love to put you on a show up here if you’re coming through.  Our band page is: myspace.com/maydaytheband

Hit me back either way,
Mike

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Hey Josh,

We have talked a few times, I just graduated from Butler with a degree in Marketing and offered to help you.  The offer is still there but other than that I would love to have you tour up here.  I live in Aurora, IL which is right near Chicago.  60502.  If you need anything place to stay or help let me know.  I would love to hear your new music.  can’t wait, hope all is well.

Eric

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Josh!

Come to Olympia, Washington, 98501. I suppose Seattle or Portland
would work, too… Good luck on the new material!

Cheers,
Kyra.

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Hey Josh!!    Hope all is great!

Eugene

Babylon New York. 11702

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Hey there!

I’m in Minneapolis!! Definitely looking forward to hearing the new stuff:)

Cassandra

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hey josh,

I live in Mishawaka, Indiana, 46544

…but there aren’t many cool venues near my zip code.

There is this really nifty avante garde shop called Manifesto

here’s the contact info there…..just a thought.

-Shaun

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Hello there ^^ This is fellow musician Joe from Cheltenham, I live in Sweden, Skåne, Kristianstad to be precise, some great citys for you to play in would be Malmö (Malmoe) Lund and Kristianstad (tivoli Rock (Tivoli parken)
Hope all is well
Take care!
Joe

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Josh

Kathmandu, Nepal

I will pick you up from the airport and provide you with rice.

Wish i could come out and see you on Friday, bro. Have fun!

-josh

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Hi Josh,

As requested…

Name:  Katie

Country:   England

Town:    Lancaster, Lancs.

You should definitely come and play in our town!!

Hope things are going well for you

Katie

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Hey Josh,

I’m in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK.  It would be awesome if you made it over here.  *fingers crossed*

Vicky xx

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Hi Josh,

If you’re ever back in the UK come to Stratford Upon Avon!  It’s not great for venues, but Cox’s Yard is pretty good.  My postcode is ………

Have a good day!

Ria

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ueee josh! i’m in italy… ahah… love to have you here though!!

vale

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Hey Josh,

Glad to hear that all is going well with you!

I’m Cheryl G (Heartspark on the Dum Dums board) from Glasgow.

Hope to see you in Scotland sometime in the future!

Cheryl

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I’m in Carterton, New Zealand!!! A tad far for you to travel perhaps?

Anyway, hope that you can get a US tour sorted. You really do belong up on a stage.

Cheerio for now,

Alison

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Hi Josh,

Im Thom, I live in Oxford England

Hope all is good, best of luck with it all.

Thom

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new orleans, la. i’ll get people to come out, come on joyle!
- d.p

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Glad to hear you are doing well Josh. Hope the gig goes well on Friday!

Penny & Sam

Worcestershire,

England

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Kristina.. Binghamton, NY.. big college town upstate .. Long Island during the summer.. Babylon more specifically..

Good luck!, Kristina

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Denver, CO    would love to hear some doyle.

Scott
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Monica- Oxnard, Ventura County

Good luck! Can’t wait to hear you play!

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oh AWESOME!!!! I’m in Michigan City, Indiana, but if you come to Chicago or South Bend, I’m close enough to do definitely make the trip to see you!!!

Good luck with your follow up! Can’t wait to hear it and I will definitely be looking you up on Facebook!

Take care!
Danielle

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Hey, haha. You know where I am, but I’ll give my local anyway – just for kicks. Although currently I’m at school at Huntington University, in Huntington Indiana. If you came here – well, that would be pretty sweet.

Jandra
Auburn (or Waterloo, or Fort Wayne, or Huntington…etc…) Indiana
USA

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hi i’m charlotte, i live in walsall, near birmingham UK, however at the moment i am at uni in oxford UK
x

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Billie,  Washington C.H.,  OH.  It would be AWESOME to see you live!!

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Hi Josh,

This is Paul, from Oxford, UK.

Come tour here & you’ll get me plus a few mates turn up without fail!

All the best mate,

Paul.

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hey you!! I’m still near cardiff. But you’re not, and you should be. It’s been far too long mister!! We need to catch up xxxx H

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Play in London! That’s where we miss you the most

esti

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i’m angie! i’m in groveland, which is about 30 minutes away from orlando, florida! the more popular venues to play are the backbooth, the social, club firestone, and other intimate venues like those. i’d say try those first!

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JOSH!

Not sure if you would ever come back this way but I’m in Margate, Kent UK. London is close enough!

Lee

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stephen riddell

glasgow

king tuts again?

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I live in East Meadow, Long Island, NY

Kate M…

10.3.07

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Hello,

I’m in Manor Park, East London.

Sarah x

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g’day

Patti L……..Barraba NSW Australia

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A follow up? Awesome!  I really enjoyed End of Fear it’s a record that has really stuck with me since that fatefull year I joined myspace and stumbled upon your profile. It was the first thing I ever baught online and went on the buy anther one after I lost it ::(  I’m in Memphis now and would LOVE to see you play down here if you tour soon- like in a month.  After that I may be back in San Diego and would REALLY love to see you bust up the music scene there.   When you get to touring nationally email me because I know the best venues to check out for booking, as well as street fairs.

Good luck!!!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful art with the world.

God Bless,

Anna

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Hi,i’m Nicky ……. (the mad one whom did the banner for you guys at Bradford!)
Live in Cleckheaton
West Yorkshire
Take care x.

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Hi Josh -

We’re Jon & Amanda

I work at Warsaw Community High School, so if you are ever near this area, we’d love to have you come in and speak to students about your life, music, writing, etc…

love to you & your family~ Amanda

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My name is Lisa Young, I live near Sheffield in England. Would be great if you could play sheffield-maybe the Leadmil-saw DumDums there live for the first time. Or even manchester or Nottingham. Just come to England!!
Hope to see you soon!! Lisa

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Josh,

Its Drew the guy you played with at the Barn and Kingston Festial several times.
If your back in the UK, Newquay Cornwall, I can hook you up with the best bar and clubs to play in town.
I really think you would go down well here!

God bless
Drew

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I’ll believe it when i see it! lol i’m in gloucester, mate. Rock out.

dan

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Hi Josh,

I live in Bromley, Kent in the UK. Good to hear from you and hope you tour in London, UK soon.

Cheers, Adam

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My name is Sarah. I’ve been listening for quite a few years now and I would love to see you live! My hometown is Yardley, PA which is right outside the city of Philadelphia. I also go to school at Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA. So I am requesting either something near the Philadelphia or State College areas! Best of luck with everything! Love your music! Keep it coming!

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Hi Josh,

My name is Andy, and I live near Cardiff (5 miles away) in that musical nation of Wales (though I am English myself!!). My younger daughter – now 21 – is also a fan: she is in Hull, England.

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i’m very well thank you!

I would like to tell you where i live, I live in Northampton! Come visit us here in Northampton like at the Roadmender you’d fit in right at home there… In fact correct me if i’m wrong but  i think you have played there before?!!!!

Glad all is well

Glad the family is well!!!

Lots of love … LauraP x

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Vaneesa, Little Rock, AR.  I wish we could make the Nashville show, but it is a little far for a trip (at least this weekend).  I’d love to hear you live sometime, and we don’t mind traveling some (especially to Memphis or within Arkansas).

Some of the big college towns in Arkansas (and probably more venues—and customers—for concerts) are:  Fayetteville, Conway, Little Rock, and Jonesboro (probably the closest to you).

I have enjoyed your music that I have heard.  Thank you for sharing it.  Nashville is a good place to be, music-wise.  Are you enjoying being state-side?  Best wishes to you and yours,  V

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Amy W
Aliso Viejo, CA, USA

Come and play the Grove in Anaheim!

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Hi Josh!!

Thanx for email!! Here’s the details (would be very grateful of a UK visit in south East in future!!!  )

Lisa, East Sussex, England!

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Your music is amazing! I can’t wait to hear the new EP when your done with it!

Lauren

Point Pleasant, NJ, USA

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Hey Josh,

I think you know, but we are right here at Columbus, OH and we would love it if you came anywhere nearby. Thanks for the update.

Kathy & Matt

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hey man, you’re music is awesome, be awesome for you to come back

Lee
Harrow, London

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Hey Josh,

I am well thanks, it’s good to hear from you! I would love you to come and tour near me!! So London, Norwich or Cambridge, all in the UK suit me, so you can take your pick!! I’m looking for my job in the music industry, do you have any advice? In the meantime I am slaving my life away as a sales assistant in a shoe shop!

Loz
xxxx

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My name is Maggie
I live in Kirksville, Missouri

Have fun at Rocketown, we were visiting a friend in Nashville awhile back and went to a show there. It was really fun and a very cool environment.
Take care and good luck.
Most Sincerely,
Maggie Ann.

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Hey man,
This is Shaun…. I’m in York, England at the moment. If you played anywhere near there that would be rad. I’ve got a bunch of mates in Plymouth too who’d love to see you.
Peace,
Shaun

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Hi Josh

We’re in Walsall which you’ll probably want to do Birmingham ( being the nearest city ) or of course there is Wolverhampton ( you will probably remember The Little Civic from your Dum Dums days!! )

You are coming to the UK??? Cos I think you’ll get a crowd of us from Birmingham if you come over here. Plus Birmingham middle of the country is easy to travel.  We did the Dum Dums meet up in Birmingham about 4 years ago and aload turned up for it.

keep well and stay safe, Jo

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Hey dude,
Good to hear you’re thinking of touring again!  The first gig I went to was the Dum Dums!  Awesome gig!  I’m in Norwich, UK, if you pop this way it would be cool to see you play again!   Looking forward to new follow up to End of Fear. Take it Easy man, All the Best, Andy