Thanks for getting me through another night - I will, I am...

hi! I loved your Song Bearline when you came to greenbrook I was In A trailer Classroom [Trailer A] The chinese Girl.. That was sitting and Watching!

Ashley

Just a few words to thank you for the many years of enjoyment and inspiration that I've experienced since I bought your album "Made in New England" over 20 years ago in Ann Arbor MI. Of course, so many wonderful other ones have followed through the years and it is lovely to follow you on your own musical journey. I'm happy to see your book of poems inspired by Ashfield MA(I'm assuming that is where the title comes from.). In the early 1970's, while an undergrad at the Univ. of Mass at Amherst, I spent many a happy hour there in the company of two dear friends, one of whom is now deceased. Many an evening of laughter and warmth resound in my memory whenever I see the town's name. What a nice surprise to see your own discovery of this location so dear to me.

Hi Lui, I last saw you probably about five years ago at the New Moon Coffee House in Havehill, MA. I always liked your music when I listened to folk radio but when I saw you live, the depth of your music was really brought forth (as only live music can). I too am a musician, (bluegrass and won't quit my day job!)and really appreciate what you do as an artist and the quality of your voice is hauntingly beautiful. It's been way too long since having heard you but alas, see no engagements in my area. I hope you will be back up this way sometime soon. In the mean time, I plan to buy a CD or two to hold me over. Happy holiday's.

Thank you for all of your songs and your being. I appreciate that you are willing to create the songs of heart and share them with all audiences. The notes and words ring true to me.
create a nice day, Mea

Hello, I'm so excited to see I can accually say something to you. As I was researching your music I had no idea I would come across this. My name is Nicole, and I'm a junior in high school. My mom has played your music for me since I was born. I have to do a project in school on our "favorite song". I chose "Passion". I just wanted to tell you that you have a magnificent voice and I find myself listening to your music all the time. Thank you for every song you have written. I've loved them all.

Hello, Lui. We were in the same Music Together training. I, too, am just loving the Music Together teaching experience. Your CD, North of Mars, was highly recommended on the MT chat. Could you please let me know how I could get a copy? Thanks a lot, and keep enjoying the musical fun with the little ones! Liz Benjamin

Will "BAPTISM OF FIRE" ever be available? Are there any copies anywhere? I was listening to XPN (88.5) and they played "January Thaw" and I haven't been able to get it out of my head (it is now March 24th). Please help!! Thanks! Jessica

Hi Lui,
We like your redone Web Site. The dark background is nice. Enjoyed your rave review comments and agree with them. Rev. David and Paul want me to be sure to let them know when you are in this area. They really want to hear you. How about coming up and singing in our morning worship. Love you lots, Mom & Dad

Hi Lui,
Just had to drop you a note to let you know how grateful I am for the chance my wife and I had to hear you play at the Christensen home in Huntington Beach on Saturday. Wow!! I was blown away. You may recall my comment about being unworthy to be there. I really felt that way. You have gifts, amazing gifts for poetry and music. Thank you for sharing those gifts with us that night. I read your most recent musing about professional music. There is not a professional musician on this planet who would not listen to you in awe of your pure and genuine talent.

Hi Lui,
I am in search of the music for Blessed. I would like to use it at a dedication service for our new Religious Ed. buildings at our Unitarian Universalist Fellowship here in Boise. My 4 yr. old loves to sing it & I think other children would love to too....Is there some place I could purchase a copy of the music? Thanks, Cathy C.

Hello Lui,
Just want to let you know that Charlie and I had a wonderful time hosting our house concert with you this past Sunday. The performance was so magical. It was such a thrill to hear Charlie sing with you. And "Wildflower Song" was the best "in person"! The conversations before and after the show were just as enlightening and fun. I also thought it was very cool that you performed in you socks. I usually walk around in my socks and it was good that the night was so comfortable for you. We will have to do it again when it is not so cold and no Super Bowl Sunday.

Lui,
Thanks for a wonderful show. Kielan said she loved it, as did we. Peace.
Neil

My dad absolutely loves Stephen Lauterbach's album First Harvest. Is there a way I can get him another copy before he completely destroys this cassette? I'd really appreciate your help. I've done an exhausting search, but I haven't been able to find anything on Lauterbach. Thanks!

Loved your service this morning,please add me to your mailing list. Thank you

Hi Lui: Thanks for the incredible concert last night. The music went straight to the soul. I'm the mom in the 2nd row whose kids kind of sprawled out on the floor in front. Thanks for your kindness and your gifts. It was an absolute highlight of our holiday...went home to call my surrogate mom about the great evening and she said to say hi to you!!! Small world. Her name is Anna Lou... another major gift in life. It's funny how you were talking about your recent calling. I've been sharing the joy of music with little ones (Kindermusik) for almost 6 years. Isn't it an honor to be able to help kindle that torch of music in each of their souls? It's been such joy...and I LOVE chickens, too!!! When you mentioned that, I nearly fell out of my seat! We've got Rocky and company pecking and scratching all over our yard! They are so entertaining, each with their own personality. Thanks again for sharing... an evening of musical bliss! Kate

I was a member of the audience at your April 2001 concert at the Kaleva Hall in Virginia who purchased your "Leaving Fort Knox" CD. A few days after the concert I received news that I had lymphoma cancer - treatable but scary. Your music and spirit sustained me through the darkest moments of that experience and for that I will be eternally thankful. I have just celebrated the second anniversary of the end of my chemo with news of an "all-clear from my Dr. and celebrated by listening to Swimming to the Other Side. I went to Trinity but before meeting you had no idea of Connecticut's greatest treasure. Keep the faith...and spirit

From the following NPR quote, May we ask which hymn? And is this version in sheet form somewhere?
Thanks
"Someone else who loves and sings "Swimming to the Other Side" is LuiCollins, a singer/songwriter from Massachusetts; she added a new part,borrowed from a hymn she learned as a child. Many who teach the song teachLuiâs version, with its potential spectacular harmony."

I heard your song, Wildflower Song, played on WERU a few Sundayams ago & have been searching for it & you since. Have now found it on yourBaptism of Fire album but have learned that it is unavailable- Pleasecontact me if there is any way of obtaining a new or used copy !!!!!!!!!!
Thank you !!!!!!!!!

Hi, Lui. It has been over a year since Marilyn and I got married,and a bit longer than that since you sent me the sheet music for "WildflowerSong" that we had incorporated into our Ketubah. I sent you a photo of theKetubah, but we finally got around to having the sheet music itself framed.I want to send you a photo because it came out so great. I can't figure outhow to attach the photo to this guestbook entry. (How did I send you theKetubah photo?) If you will send me an e-mail address, I can send you apicture.
Marilyn and I are interested in hosting a house concert for you. Send meall the info and let's see if we can make that happen.
All the best!
B'Shalom,Charlie

Oh Gosh Lui,Way back in our "Wooden Goblet Days" in Waterbury (late 70's) I was yourSuper Fan. So loved your voice and renditions of the wonderul tunes of thetimes. Horace, Gary, (Fat Tuesday)........Then I was the "lady" of BobDunn. Now I am the grandmother of two special kiddies, and the wife of aDean at UConn and comfortably tucked away in the countryside with my dogsand my forest. If, by luck or by chance, your memory cap is operational,and you happen to remember me, I would be thrilled to hear from you. Soooothrilled you have followed the path life has chosen for you!!!
Sincerely,Corinne

Thank you for coming to the Keene Montessori School yesterday!
I've been playing your CD for the children during their quiet time off andon this past month. Yesterday afternoon I put the CD on and all of asuddent the children made the connection. "We heard this music thismorning!" They lay on their mats singing "peace on earth", making littlehand motions. How sweet and quiet they were as they were taken back totheir morning with you! You made an impact on them in such a quiet gentleway. Thank you!

Hi Lui, Sitting here listening to your CD. Enjoyed hearing you and meeting you the other night, a great way to open our season here at The Chicory House in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Peace, Bob

lui,thanks so much for a great time last night. it was a great way to spend ananniversary [and my birthday!]. we enjoy your music so much and every timewe hear you, it is better than the time before.
now, call charlie and get back to oona's soon.
ray
"A world without music would be a mistake." Nietzsche

Karen and I enjoyed you very much at a house concert inGeorgetown, California, this year. Karen's a friend of Barbara Lubanes. Webought all four of the CD's you had with you, and are at this momentlistening to one. We just joined your e-mail notification list and lookforward to seeing you the next time you're in northern California or western Nevada.

Had my first "Lui Collins Experience" 08/07/03 in Litchfield, CT. You are a supurb singer/songwriter!

phenomenal music!

Lui,We met you at "Dads Make A Difference" in Boston this past June. My children loved your music!! Do you have a children's CD? We are embarking on a one year cross country venture and would love to have your wonderful children's music to bring along with us.

I really wanted to thank you guys for getting such an informative site. Excellent graphics and easy to navigate. Your site is indeed wonderful and I bookmarked it.

Where can I get (or at least hear) Baptism of Fire? Can I order a copy from an existing recording so I don't have to wait till it's reissued? Thanks.

Lui what a great pleasure and a wonderful surprise to find your site ... I have left the ct area and no live in geaorgia ... y'all :) it has been a long time and I have to tell you that you were always a big inspiration to me. I am about to embark on another recording venture ... new band and new tunes ... I will let you know when it is ready cause I value your opinion .... anyway when I think back to the early Pub days I fondly remember you, bill lauf, horace welliams and the old posse .... best of luck and keep folkin' dahlin':)

Hi, very interesting site

Hi Lui!!!Wow the powers of the internet, I finally found you again!!! You touched my life with your music way back in 1990. I was overjoyed to hear you in person in North Hampton Mass, what a thrill. I brought my son (then just 1) along. He's now 6'1" and 14 and now we have two more. I have looked and looked for your concerts and couldn't find any, thought maybe you retired. I've finally been dragged into the 21st century and this internet (I must have been the last to resist) and VOILA I found you and your concerts. Plan to come see you in Wolfeboro in August. Wondering how your son has been doing, I remember your stories about his foot and always wonedered how he has done. Look forward to seeing you on Aug 1st and from now on. Your music has carried me through many a moment!!! I have worn your records out. Peace Andi

hi Lui: Great to meet you, 'tho briefly, at Kerrville (under the tarp during the downpour late late Sunday). Hope we cross paths again soon.Best regards,Erik

Really good job, i'm glad to find your site. Keep the work up.

nette seite

Very nice site Lui. You must have put a lot of hard work into it. If only there were more places like this!

Excellent site! Great job guys! Thank you!

Lui We truly enjoyed your high spirited fun performance in Riverdale. Your music, poetry and energy were a delight. The honesty and openness you posess is wonderful! Hope to see you again in the not to distant future.Warmest regards,Karen and Ardon

First time i check your site out... nice

Lui, I want you to know how much I enjoyed your music recently at Eastern Connecticut State University's "Day For Women". I have been playing your C.D.'s at home - they are wonderful! My name is Tracy, I am the producer of the Pagan show "Sacred Circle" who approached you about using "Blessing" on our show. I played the song for my partners and they found it to be as beautiful as I did.Thank-you for allowing us to use your rendition on our show. If you would like me to send you a copy of the show on which it airs, let me know! I have not forgotten the need to get permission from the author,Donna Hebert. If you could let me know how I might get in touch with her I would greatly appreciate it. Keep the beautiful music coming - clearly, work you love.May your Spirit continue to shine. Blessed Be. Tracy

sweet kisses

Hi Lui,Long time. I worked at the Folkway for many years when they first opened, was married to Gordon Peery at the time. Your music has never left me, I listen to it often. I moved to Hadley MA 9 years ago and I have heard rumors that you sometimes play in Montague...I signed up for your email news but if you ever play there could you let me know? I am so happy for your success.Peace, Rose

Hello there,I'm a folksinger from NYC. I'll be doing some workshops on political songwriting during my west coast tour this spring, and you turned up as a great resource for developing training materials for people to write their own protest songs. I know you do some workships...could you possibly send me any resources, outlines, or summaries describing your workshop content? Anything would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much!Jenn Lindsayread

Hi Lui,I've been listening to "Leaving Fort Knox" this afternoon and wanted to tell you how much I enjoy it.You were wonderful in concert and are wonderful on CD!Thanks again for sharing your gift.Best wishes, Ave

Hi Lui, I got your phone message and decided to email since I have been really busy both at work and at home. Lakeside has a Community Center. There is also a coffeehouse called The Golden Goose in Lakeside and there is also a venue called Valley Music , 530 E,Main Street El Cajon . I think the number is 444-3161- they are having a fiddle workshop in the first part of March. I haven't seen Bob Taylor in about 2 years, since we stopped going to the same church so I am not sure what those possibilities are. I know they have a warehouse where they have "Taylor Nights" where they have employees perform so you might ask.Let me know how it goes- I would look forward to seeing you.Love, Gail

Hi Lui,

Super super Site!! Very well done indeed!!

hey

Thanks for letting me sign.

great site.

So glad to have found you again! My sister was a huge fan back in the 70s (in NH) and she got me hooked. Haven't heard anything since Made in NE and Baptism of Fire. Looking forward to hearing your new stuff!

How do I buy your recordings? Please advise. Heard the NPR segment and would love to own Leaving Ft Knox and maybe others ..... Tried to order through Borders twice and order disappeared into space each time.thanksssts

This site moved my soul. Thank you

Dear Lui: Many thanks again. Jeff and Kate

Hi Lui! Just saw you tonight for the first time at the Wat-chung Arts Center with Meredith & Chris Thompson. What agreat night of music! You are a Delightful performer! Thanksfor a great evening of music and poetry. I loved watchingyou read your poems. You are so expressive. I especiallyloved the song you sang in Portreguese. Look forward to see-ing you in the future. Be Well. Peace,Greg Henderson

Hi Lui! Just saw you tonight for the first time at the Wat-chung Arts Center with Meredith & Chris Thompson. What agreat night of music! You are a Delightful performer! Thanksfor a great evening of music and poetry. I loved watchingyou read your poems. You are so expressive. I especiallyloved the song you sang in Portreguese. Look forward to see-ing you in the future. Be Well. Peace,Greg Henderson

Hi Lui! Just saw you tonight for the first time at the Wat-chung Arts Center with Meredith & Chris Thompson. What agreat night of music! You are a Delightful performer! Thanksfor a great evening of music and poetry. I loved watchingyou read your poems. You are so expressive. I especiallyloved the song you sang in Portreguese. Look forward to see-ing you in the future. Be Well. Peace,Greg Henderson

Lui; I met you last night at May

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Name: Tim
Location: Goshen, CT
Date: Monday, January 13, 2003 at 13:14:06
Comments:

Hi mom, I am so bored in Computer applications that I decided to chek the website out. It looks good, now if i could juts find the musings...

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Name: Mike Ovorus
Location: Detroit, Michigan USA
Date: Monday, January 13, 2003 at 13:07:22
Comments:

I just heard your music on the Folks Like Us radio program (WDET - Public Radio) in Detroit. I could not find the sales of your music at Amazon. Who carries your music? What label? I really enjoyed what I heard and would like to listen to more. Keep up the good work

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Location: Bridgeport, Wv USA
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