The Bryan Potvin Website

This guest book is no longer active, and as you can see it's 4 years old. Soon I will add new one.


Name: Al
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments:
MosCow, 31st July
Hi Bryan! How are you?
My name is Al-ex-and-er VAG'ner. I'm composer-magician. The music is magic,
that's why I'm a magician.
I'd like to find certain rhythm-section' musicians, they should be from Europe
and educated creators, not only players. Our languages might be:
International(MUSIC), English poetry/texts, English, Russian.
I'm going to visit Finland to spread my records for the self-value for my
colleagues and the time will show.
Fortunately or unfortunately in MosCow hasn't the official jazz clubs where any
musicians might be playing not only for money and enjoy and thus..,/ there're
comparisons, tandems, duos, trios and so on, not saying of...
I'm troubling of the only question where can I sleep within my own sleeping
bag?..
Al, cordially





Wednesday, July 31st 2002 - 06:35:10 AM
Name: NIKI
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan, how are you doing? I hope all is well...I cannot wait to see you and the Pikes play at Little River Rock Fest in Minnedosa...I have not had a Pikes fix in quite some time...I will be in the front row singing along. Drive safe and I hope to see you soon...
Love,
NIKI
Tuesday, July 30th 2002 - 08:21:48 AM
Name: barry
Comments: u rock!
Thursday, July 11th 2002 - 02:06:13 AM
Name: Charity
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Wonderful site. I enjoyed it.
Monday, July 8th 2002 - 04:35:03 PM
Name: Shannon
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRYAN!!!!
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!!!

Shannon
Friday, May 31st 2002 - 06:24:41 PM
Name: Melba
Comments: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY, HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY!
YOURS TRULY,
M.
XXXOOO

Friday, May 31st 2002 - 07:24:18 AM
Name: Lisa Finn
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I just wanted to drop a line and say that I am a true fan and always will be. I had the opportunity to meet Bryan in 2001 and he was the nicest guy in the world. He was so kind to me as a fan and took the time to talk sign an autograph and take a picture with me.I am forever grateful for that.All the Northern Pikes treated me so kindly. I think that is the reason they have such die hard fans - because we know they treat us right and that we are appreciated.
Keep up the great work Bryan and pass the message on to the rest of the guys.
Friday, April 5th 2002 - 05:18:01 AM
Name: Melba
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Baby Bryan, there will be any song written or co-written by you at the Popstars CD coming up next april?

Best,

M.
Wednesday, February 27th 2002 - 01:08:58 PM
Name: Your cousin Tim
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Rock Star... drop me a line at this e-address. We can get together to jam (I've been practising!) sometime soon...

PS I'm impressed with your website - looks good on ya!
Thursday, January 24th 2002 - 11:51:59 PM
Name: Kim Smith
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan, can you please e-mail me here in Winnipeg? Talk to ya soon! Thanx.
Thursday, January 10th 2002 - 01:44:28 PM
Name: Kim Smith
E-mail address: mailto:[email protected]
Comments: Bryan, please e-mail me here in Winnipeg. I'll wait and watch. Talk to you soon! Thanx.
Thursday, January 10th 2002 - 01:42:15 PM
Name: Di
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Just wanted to wish you and yours Happy Holidays from our house to yours. Diane, Kristen and Brett
Tuesday, January 1st 2002 - 10:24:14 AM
Name: Larry & Nancy Graves
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Happy Holidays & Best Wishes from our house to yours!
Monday, December 24th 2001 - 07:31:52 PM
Name: nikki k
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hello Bryan! I must say, I really enjoyed your site...it was my first visit! I'm a long time fan, but I'm not too computer saavy! Anyway, just wanted to take the opportunity to wish you and yours all the best this Christmas!
I hope to hear and see more of you in 2002!
Monday, December 24th 2001 - 03:21:32 PM
Name: nikki
Monday, December 24th 2001 - 03:09:26 PM
Name: Kim Smith
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan! How are you doing? Any word yet on the dates for Winnipeg? I check the Pikes website everyday in hopes of seeing some good news. Hope to hear something soon.

Friday, December 7th 2001 - 09:51:15 PM
Name: terry raible
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan , just wanted to say hi and that I'm looking forward to picking up the new pikes cd. I,ve been a big fan of the band since I saw you at the PNE in vancouver back in the mid 80's. I play in a band myself, I'm a drummer,vocalist, I play in a classic rock band called Tyme Machine. I'm a 49 year old rocker who can't give it up. I love it. Music is great, a real release for what ails yah. Take care and I hope to see the Pikes in vancouver soon,
so long Terry Raible
Sunday, December 2nd 2001 - 08:54:50 PM
Name: Bryan Ressel
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan,
I must admit, I had never heard of your or the Northern Pikes prior to last night. From what I've learned you guys are primarily a Canadian band so, there you go. I heard your song, "Heaven Is What You Leave Behind" in the movie Xchange with Stephen Baldwin and Kyle McLaughlin. I really liked the song and waited till the end of the credits to find out who it was.
Anyway, just wanted to drop you a short note. Keep up the good work and best of luck in all your endeavors.

Sincerely,
Bryan
Friday, November 30th 2001 - 02:17:37 PM
Name: Tim Cochrane
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan, I saw you & the Pikes play back in April 91 in Gander, NF. I can remember waiting 3 hours outside the ticket office at 5am on a freezing March morning to get tickets. I was the first one there. But it was worth it. Hope to hear your music more often!
Wednesday, October 24th 2001 - 10:02:01 AM
Name: Dondra McKeegan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Just wanted to say that is nice to see that you are back. Always loved your music....
Love one of your many fans
Dondra
xoxoxxo
Thursday, October 11th 2001 - 03:26:27 PM
Name: Kirk Smithson
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Nice site Bryan.
Wednesday, October 3rd 2001 - 11:51:39 AM
Name: Shawn Battiste
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi there Bryan,
Congratulations on winning the Prairie Music Award for Outstanding Pop Recording! My friends and I are so happy for you and proud of you! You guys really deserve this recognition and much more! We look forward to seeing you on tour in the very near future! Congratulations sweetie! Your buddy, Shawn.
Tuesday, October 2nd 2001 - 10:47:28 PM
Name: Dawson Irvine
Comments: I like the new design, very interesting format! Keep up the good work Bryan, and thanx a million for visiting my website a few months back!
Monday, October 1st 2001 - 03:55:00 PM
Name: Melba
Comments: Congrats Baby Bryan on Pikes' Prairie Music Week Award, :)

XO,
M.
Sunday, September 30th 2001 - 10:09:08 PM
Name: Marty
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I just realized in the excitement of your solo release, and that of the Pikes, that 've never taken the opprotunity to thank you (and your bandmates) for not only keeping thing going, but taking the chance of getting back together and playing again for those who have waited. I'd say it was worth the wait (and it was!); however I wish we didn't have to wait at all. I hate seeing talent with so much promise for the future going separate ways; in short, it was (is) great to see you back, solo or with the band. I regret you weren't able to support your album here in Buffalo, I would have enjoyed hearing many of the great song on HBT that weren't played(understandably) on the Pikes tour. But, in short, I'd just like to say that you have many listeners that eagerly await any musical developements from you, and hope you remember we're out here; there may not be as many of us as opposed to other bands, but as you said about touring, it is definitely quality over quantity, and if we need to wait longer, it will surely be worth it in the end.
And might I add from the Pikes tour, that after speaking to you and the other Pikes members, that there can't be a more friendly, talented, and down-to-Earth group of guys out there. Thanks for the memories, new and old, and looking forward to all the rest.
Sunday, September 30th 2001 - 09:00:51 PM
Name: Lisa Simmons
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hello;
Wow, just reading your site is bringing back so many memories. I have been a fan of The Pikes for years but must admit that my favorite has always been Bryan. I will never forget sneeking into the Commodore in Vancouver hoping to get to talk to him and finding out from Meryl that he was going to be getting married in the next few months. I was shocked and it burst the bubble on my naive world. I'm glad to read that he's making music again and I can't wait to see the guys perform again. I will go now and peruse the rest of this site,
Cheers,Lisa


Sunday, September 30th 2001 - 02:44:39 AM
Name: Nancy
Comments: oooppsss!!! I didn't mean to sign your guest book! I mean, I didn't "not" want to, but I was demonstrating how the "guest book" feature works, and I submitted by accident! so, Sorry Bryan! But, "hi" since I am actually signing now! :)
Tuesday, September 25th 2001 - 02:44:10 PM
Name: Nancy
E-mail address: [email protected]
Tuesday, September 25th 2001 - 08:21:59 AM
Name: kelly
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I don't know why I am writing right now as it is so late or rather early and I can not even manage to type, I am typing every word twice, my head aches I cannot sleep I am so sick. As I have been for three weeks. So why this sudden Idea to put myself through this to make some connection to someone I don't even know. I do truely love your music, however why do we need to make connections with certain people, especially where fans are concerned with the people they adore. You must have a lot of experience with this. Are you the man th same as your music? No ofcourse not. But you did create it. You the person who you are, yjust as any artist does. And that intimacy felt between the fan and the work, wellI guess that is seeing ourselves in your work. What with the sadness and fear going on in the North America right now and people cancelling films and not lisening to certain song right now, let us remember that art is not the same as entertainment. It is infact the time you need it most. Perhaps instead of cancelling the very violent film with Arnie we should ask ourselves instead why are we attracted to these type of films. I think we forget and neglect our spiritual side in our modern society. So much for progress. Thanks for the pieces of youself you have given, so I can in turn see pieces of myself, thank you
Wednesday, September 19th 2001 - 12:23:25 AM
Name: Chris Camfield
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Just stumbled across not one but two copies of Heartbreakthrough, unfortunately in a used record store. Well, fortunately for ME, because I'm really glad to have picked up this great CD for half normal price, but not for you since you won't get any money from the sale. Is there anything I can do in that respect?

Chris

P.S. Oh yeah, when the Pikes tour next, PLEASE can you get a concert set up in Ottawa proper, instead of out in Wakefield?
Tuesday, September 18th 2001 - 09:49:42 PM
Name: Natalie
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: so I've never actually posted anything on a site before; fan, official or otherwise. But my ongoing admiration for HBT finally prompted to say at least -something- about it.

I usually don't have a lot of spare room at the top of my 'Favourite CD's' list to randomly add the latest greatest trends. On any given day, I might say that either Grace (Jeff Buckley), Innervisions (Stevie Wonder), What's Going On? (Marvin Gaye) or Pet Sounds (Beach Boys) is my absolute favourite album.

It has to take something pretty good to enter the competition with those four for top spot. I entertained the idea of adding a Big Star record to the list, but ultimately decided it would stay a secondary favourite. (I know, I know, I take this stuff seriously) So...after a year (wow, has it been out for a whole year already?) of loving HBT and constantly returning to it, I'm ready to say that my Favourite Albums list has 5 entries.

One day I might love it for the thoughtful (and thought provoking) lyrics, and the next, it might be because of a new way I hear the arrangement while listening intently through headphones. And on another day, it might be because it's just fun to crank it up and listen loud.

There is something to be said for a song that can paint an image with amazing subtlty (lyrically, vocally, musically...everything!)and not have to rely on obvious cliches in the lyrics or the same old tired and boring chords to grab your attention. There's even something more to be said about an entire full length album that successfully manages to do the same thing, song after song.

At the beginning of this summer, with my brand spankin' new undergrad degree in hand, I uprooted myself from my safety zone in Southern Ontario to wander around the hotbed of activity that is on the other side of the big pond. I run into a lot of other internationals roaming around Europe, and inevitably the big musical debate will ensue. 'What stuff are you into?' they'll ask. Stevie Wonder, they've all heard of, of course. Marvin Gaye, who hasn't? Beach Boys a lot of them don't get...the more radio friendly tunes of Let's go Surfin' stick out in their heads more than the near perfection that is Pet Sounds. And Jeff Buckley-- a few of them have had the pleasure of being exposed to.

But Bryan Potvin...that's always my surprise card. After all, how is a 22 year old kid from Australia, backpacking it across Europe, supposed to know who a guy from Saskatoon is?... 'I've got something you haven't heard before,' I'll tell them. And usually, more often than not, the other music buffs of the world will take a listen and agree that it's pretty good stuff...and they're usually even more impressed to hear that it's his first solo effort. It's my very own, well oiled promotional tour for Bryan Potvin: Introducing the other international 20-somethings of the world to heartbreakthrough.

And now that my long and drawn out message(the length of this post, I figure, has made up for never posting anything before) has left you all wondering how neurotic I must be to not only so carefully draft a musical list but to also share the symantecs of it with a bunch of strangers, I'll try to redeem myself as 'normal' by disclaiming that I'm just a regular, backpackin' Canuck (yes, I have the flag sewn on the back of my knapsack) stuck in England in the middle of a depressing rainy spell just killing some time by sharing with other fans of HBT my immense love/appreciation/admiration for the finely tuned work of art that it is.

Bryan Potvin certainly came into his own as both a songwriter and vocalist on this album. And for those of you who are curious, my favourites on the album are 'You'll Just Have to Wait' 'Heartbreakthough' and 'Darling, You Live in a Dream World' (Wow, that was actually pretty difficult to cut down to 3, it's so good as a complete album!)

Cheers, hbt and (I'm sure) pike fans who frequent the board. Sorry for the rant!
Monday, September 3rd 2001 - 11:58:26 AM
Name: Melba
Comments: CONGRATULATIONS NORTHERN PIKES!!!!!!!

For your 3 nominations. Truest Inspiration got nominated, as far as I know, in the categories Album (Independent); Pop Recording and Songwriter at The Prairie Music Awards. All the best.

M.
Thursday, August 16th 2001 - 09:10:34 PM
Name: Mark Romanko
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan hope things are well. I have been a fan of the pikes since the beginning and was very happy to learn of their rebirth and of your solo album. As a long time musican aspiring to be successful I always find it diffucult understand when a successful band calls it quits. I would kill for the opportunities that you have had. (please don't take that last statement the wrong way) I know you guys had your reasons and though I may not know what they are I respect your decisions. My primary function in Antherium is as the drummer/lyricist/co-song writer. I would like to thank you Jay and Meryl for providing me with inspiration over the years. The music of Rush used to be my primary driving force as a drummer and song writer. I used to find that most other music was to simple and not involved enough for me. Being a student of the Neil Peart school of drumming my writing style was very technical and involved. Then one day while listening to Snow in June I realized that less can be more. (I'm not saying your songs are less.) I am admiring the way in which the pikes take simple melodies and make them into symphonic like songs. You guys are killer musicians, singers and song writers. You know how to write from your souls and create an emotional response in the hearts of your listiners. Its it amazing. This is what I have learned from the pikes and while I still make my drum parts challenging for me as a player I write songs that cut to the heart of the melody. Don has also taught me that you must give the song what it needs and not to over power it with complex parts that probably only another drummer or musician would understand. I love you guys and hope you keep on inspiring me forever. Antherium is currently in the studio working on our first album and we hope it will be done in the next year or so. We are doing this in our spare time but hope it will turn into a career someday. Would love to get your opinion on the music when its done!

Mark Romanko Toronto Ont.
Wednesday, August 15th 2001 - 01:38:34 PM
Name: Diane Griffiths
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan:

WELL!!! Was I ever disappointed when Nancy told me that you guys played in Toronto on Aug.5. If I had known, Nancy and Darren would not have been able to go to Toronto without me. I'm not sure if she expected to see you there either. I sure hope you do get here in November or sometime soon. I told Jay that if you guys are playing within an hour of Ottawa you must come here and have supper or a mug-up with us before the concert. We are not the Ritz but I can put on a pretty good scoff. Check the Newfoundland Dictionary if you don't know what "Scoff" or "Mug-up" means. I'm sure it must be rough to have a personal life and be on the road also. It will be hard on all your fans if they don't get to see you once in a while. I wish all of you the best of luck and every success in whatever you decide to do with the rest of your lives. I must be off now. Keep up the good work and I will see you soon.

Regards

Diane Griffiths
Tuesday, August 7th 2001 - 05:53:03 PM
Name: Melba
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I might go out of the net so if you still gonna upload that song, you better hurry. I ain't gonna beg you no more. Anyway I'll try to keep "the one and best fan site you have" (so far) up to the date.
Let me know if you write something for Christina, hee, so I can laugh a bit.
Take care, love,
XO
M.
Thursday, August 2nd 2001 - 04:36:02 PM
Name: Carol Ann Sampson
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Brian,

Just thought I'd drop a note to say how much I have enjoyed your music over the years. Come to find out recently that you are a friend of my first cousin, Donna Lidster....how exciting I was to learn of this. We just recently had a family reunion and met up with her in Nfld. after many years of not seeing one another.
Keep the tunes coming and I'll be checking back to your site from time to time to find out where and when you may be playing, so I may finally be able to see you perform live for the first time.

The best of luck for the future,
Carol Ann Sampson
Bear River, Nova Scotia
Tuesday, July 31st 2001 - 10:18:28 AM
Name: Tanis
Comments: Hey Bryan!

Good to hear you're are staying together. After so many years of not being able to see you guys play live, the last couple of years have been like a gift. I've seen you play in quite a few different places and I've always had a great time (sometimes too good). I look forward to hearing new material from both your solo project and from the Pikes in the future. Hey, just remember Alberta is a fabulous place to celebrate New Year's!....OK it's a little cold but I'd love to see you guys play here. Take care...Tanis

Wednesday, July 25th 2001 - 04:58:53 PM
Name: Linda
Comments: Happy to hear (more like relieved) that you aren't going anywhere just yet. I know I am speaking for a lot of fans when I say that. You can do both (family and career) and we will all look forward to the quality rather than the quantity of future shows.
Monday, July 23rd 2001 - 10:31:40 AM
Name: Kim
E-mail address: haworthk@hotmail
Comments: Good. I'm glad no one's going away just yet.....
Saturday, July 21st 2001 - 08:11:49 PM
Name: Honey
Comments: It must be extremely difficult for you to be away from your family. It must be even tougher for a musician, trying to find that right work and family balance. Actually, I almost hit the sad button there when I read your first message. But that was for purely selfish, fan reasons, of course. Luckily, I only go online about once a week and was able to read your second message right away.

Well, Bryan, for purely selfish fan reasons, none of us would ever want to say goodbye to you. But then I realized that for me, it would never come to that, cause I would surely run into you sitting at the next table in Toronto at Peter Pan’s or on Cavendish Beach with your family or something of the sort. The world is just too small! And, of course, performing! I am convinced that it was part of my destiny to love your music so it will always work out!

You told me a long time ago, “you weren’t done yet”. I believe you are still running that course called life, just like we all are. Just keep going. Cause we all love you.

See ya when you come down that 401 (east) this Fall.

Honey

Saturday, July 21st 2001 - 07:45:15 PM
Name: Honey
Comments: I guess it must be extremely difficult for you to be away
from your family. It must be even tougher for a musician,
trying to find that right work and family balance.
Actually, I almost hit the sad button there when I read
your first message. But that was for purely selfish, fan
reasons, of course cause I totally understand. Luckily, I
only go online about once a week and was able to read your
second message right away.

Well, Bryan, for purely selfish fan reasons, none of us
would ever want to say goodbye to you. But then I realized
that for me, it would never come to that, cause I would
surely run into you sitting at the next table in Toronto at
Peter Pan’s or on Cavendish Beach with your family or
something of the sort. The world is just too small! I am
convinced that it was part of my destiny to love your music
so it will always work out.

You told me a long time ago, “you weren’t done yet”. I
believe you are still running your course in life, just
like all of us. Just keep going.

See ya when you come down that 401 (east) this Fall.

Love Honey xxoo
Saturday, July 21st 2001 - 07:37:29 PM
Name: Melba
Comments: Baby Bryan, hope don't take you a whole year to make up your mind about "if to post or not to post", that fully recorded, mixed and mastered track that you didn't put in HBT.

Upload it and let us hear it!!!.

Yes, I did woke up demanding today, or should I beg, PLEASE Baby Bryan, PLEASE.

XXXOOO,
M.
Saturday, July 21st 2001 - 09:09:08 AM
Name: NANCY CHURCHILL (nancy pants)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Way to go Bryan, on scaring the crap outta everyone! :) I did not read any of the "misunderstanding" until the day after you posted the clarification! For a moment while I was reading the first memo, I felt this intense pain inside. Then I read further and realized I had misinterpreted your words. All is well in the world again!

Oh, and Bryan, stop freaking us out like that!

Ciao,
Nancy

P.S. Thanks for our chat in Wakefield! ( I don't think I thanked you, so I am thanking you now,...... THANKS!) Take care! xoxoxox
Thursday, July 19th 2001 - 09:26:58 AM
Name: Shawn (again Tee hee)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bry,
Thank you so much for the second comment. I think you were really trying to scare the hell out of us! Hee hee hee! I completely agree with you guys being more selective about where you play from now on, and about taking it easy. Then you can have the best of both worlds. Enjoy your homelife and enjoy your career. Take good care sweetie, we all love and support you! Shawn! XOXOXOXOXOXO
Thursday, July 19th 2001 - 08:33:57 AM
Name: Ryan Hennessey
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey,
Don't know if you remember me from the Dawson Creek or Grande Prairie shows, but thanks for being so up front with your fans regarding the mindset you're in right now. My sister told me about the first message so I jumped on the website as quick as my backyard construction project was finished for the evening (I'm building a deck). Your second message, needless to say, was a relief. But who the hell am I to demand your continued efforts in the Pikes? Bryan, you've been an inspiration to me musically and The Northern Pikes have been a huge part of my life... but that's exactly it: Life. And life goes on. My only fear is that i might not get a chance to see you live again. Please play Edmonton, it's only an eight hour drive. I'll try and make it down to Vancouver for the PNE but i'd have to fly and take time off work.
It's great to hear that you won't be disappearing. I'd like to hear the stuff you've been writing "like a crazy person".
Thanks for listening and take care,
Ryan Hennessey
Fort St. John, BC
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 11:16:59 PM
Name: Kim Smith
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan, thank you so much for writing to us, your loyal fans, we've waited patiently. Although the news was not all that promising, with not being able to see you onstage any time soon. But I understand that you have a life you wish to live. I'm also very happy that the Northern Pikes are still together, and hope that the band stays together for years to come. Please continue to share your wonderful gift, the gift of great music, with the masses (honestly, no pressure). Once again, your message was much appreciated! Write again soon!
Love, Kim
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 08:57:47 PM
Name: Heather Ludlow
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Ahhhh. Breathe, Heather, breathe. In, out. In, out. Geez, Bryan, thanks for scaring the pants off all of us! ;) Seriously though, thanks for the clarification -- I think we all breathed a collective sigh of relief! So you'll still get to see our ugly mugs from time to time.... Speaking of which, I'm driving down to Newfoundland with two friends to see you guys in Bay Roberts. I just finished making all the arrangements, and I'm so excited about seeing you guys again! Hmmm, it will be about 15 hours in the car and 7 on the various ferries -- can you recommend any fun Pikes car games? Hehe. Seriously. This country is too damn big.

Best of luck with the BMG gig. Take care of yourself.

See you soon on the Rock!

Heather
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 07:20:59 PM
Name: Melba
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: There you are, the Baby was doing the Baby talking yesterday. Such a Baby!!!

XXXOOO, the ones that I forgot yesterday, and XXXOOO the ones of today.

Anyway Baby, Happy Birthday to your other baby... Heartbreakthrough, one year old today.

M.
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 05:19:47 PM
Name: Pam ... again
Comments: oh sure... NOW I read your follow-up :)

That is fantastic news! But I still meant what I said my previous entry -- we still love ya ;)

See ya around :)

Pam
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 05:18:31 PM
Name: Jennifer MacCall
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan!

Just a quick "thank you" to you and the Pikes for giving the fans a reason to smile and cheer again. This past year and a half has been an absolute thrill - having our favourite band back, a brand new studio album and a tour -- eight years ago, we never would have dreamed this would happen.

Bryan, your music touches so many people - you write from your heart and your soul. I simply cannot imagine a world without Bryan Potvin compositions. I'm sure you will do amazing wherever your road leads. :)

Take care of yourself and your family :)

Love always,

Pam :)

Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 02:33:26 PM
Name: Kim Haworth
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan!

I just read your message on the homepage. I am really happy for you that you found a niche for yourself where you can still write songs and be musical yet stay at home with your family. I can imagine how tough it can be to tour extensively and be away from those that love you and that you love.

From a fan's point of view, I can say that we were all REALLY happy that you guys toured again after 7 years, and even if you don't tour again for another 7 years at least we now know that the possibility will always be there. Did that make sense? Basically what I mean is that you guys are all still friends and we can expect to see all of you again someday...

Wow, I'm having a hard time articulating, but I think you know what I mean. Stay cool, the Pikes are the best!!

Love,

Kim

Right? :)
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 01:36:08 PM
Name: Shawn Battiste
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey there sweetie,
I just read your message, and I am a little confused. Are you saying goodbye? Are you leaving us? Say it ain't so! What ever you decide to do, I wish you all of the best, but I am not going to pretend that this doesn't bother me. I have been to many of your shows over the past year and you have been phenomenal every single time. I know the crowds vary from place to place and some people just aren't into it. But, there are those of us who do see and appreciate you for what you are.... an amazing guitarist, fabulous singer/songwriter, and a great performer!! Please do not forget us and how we feel about you and your music. Take care of your family and do what makes you happy, but please know that there are a lot of very disappointed people out here. We love you and will be waiting for you when you return. Sincerely yours Shawn!
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 11:47:25 AM
Name: Diane Buchan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan, best of luck with whatever your future holds. Please continue to make music in whatever form possible. I loved your solo album and hope to see another one in the near future! I had a wonderful time at the recent concerts in Canmore, Calgary and Swift Current and I am really happy I drove down from Edmonton to see the Northern Pikes again (including acting totally out of character by having my picture taken with the band and with Sue, Kim and Pam). Do what you feel is best for your happiness and your family's well-being. Thank you for all the great songs over the years (with more to come). Take care and best wishes, Diane from Edmonton.
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 08:02:28 AM
Name: Nancy Graves
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan!

Just wanted to confess that I never thought in my wildest dreams that I would ever meet the band that I adored so much(when we met you back in October 2000)it was the thrill of a lifetime for me...something that actually made me believe that there actually are angels up there listening to me...Best Wishes and I hope we at least get to see you guys in concert in Toronto this fall or my heart will break...

Love,
Nanc
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 07:19:12 AM
Name: Larry Graves
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: We love ya, Bryan! ;)
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 06:53:10 AM
Name: Gillian
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Ah, Bryan...I knew it couldn't last. Do you remember me saying at Clyde's that I had a feeling I wouldn't see you all together again and you just looked at me and didn't answer until I told you to lie to me if you had to? (I will wait for that song, by the way) It has been a marvelous, fantastic ride and I am grateful for it, (specially for the show in Dawson Creek which was very special for my brother and I - thank you for that memory). You will always have a special place in my heart.
Gillian
PS I'm still gonna play my drums to HBT and pretend it's a real concert and you're still touring. As long as I have an imagination, you'll be on the road!
Wednesday, July 18th 2001 - 06:38:30 AM
Name: Kelly "Mena Suvari"
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments:

Whether I shall turn out to be the hero
of my own life, or whether that station will
be held by anybody else, these pages must show...
Tuesday, July 17th 2001 - 10:28:14 PM
Name: Phillip Scott
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Why Bryan?

I became a Pikes fan because of 3 people that you know.
Pam, Sue and me wife Christine.

The first time that i saw the PIKES was when you guys did a show called "THRILL OF A LIFE TIME". You performed the songs SHE AIN'T PRETTY and KISS ME YOU FOOL.Since then i have always been a fan.

All the best
May all the good music be with you

Phillip Scott

P.S Pam and Sue were your fan club people
Tuesday, July 17th 2001 - 08:12:10 PM
Name: Melba
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Just read your message. And just hope that whererver you'll be Baby Bryan or however the "Times Change" along with The Pikes or on your own, music actually has the luck of having you. Everything will work out just fine. I know it isn't a goodbye, but don't get lost for too long. Take care, be a good Baby.

Yours truly,

Melba.
Tuesday, July 17th 2001 - 06:54:51 PM
Name: Jamie Douglas
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: You're story about getting back to your musical adventures
is both moving and inspiring.
You're album is brilliant.

Great Job!
Jamie Douglas
Ottawa
Saturday, July 7th 2001 - 04:50:41 PM
Name: Jeff Boissonneault
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan - remember me? Saskatoon, circa 1981-82 at the Upper M.U.B. and various other locations. You guys in Doris Daye and us in Curious George (we opened for you a couple of times). We had something in common even then - we both thought that XTC and all that other "new wave" stuff was great. We both sucked on guitar back then - the only difference now is I still suck and you don't.

Anyway, I just wanted to drop a line to say way to go with continuing on with the musician's curse and trying to make it work in the Canadian music business (tougher than making the bigs in hockey), while I sold out after The Independents and picked a different career path altogether. You have persevered and have produced some excellent music with the Pikes. I haven't heard the new stuff yet.

Best of luck with the album. If you are in Calgary in the future give me a shout and we'll get together.

Jeff Boissonneault
Friday, June 29th 2001 - 01:53:39 PM
Name: Diane
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I've been reading the guestbook and from the comments left by your fans and friends it seems the years haven't changed you or the other Guys. You guys really know how to treat your fans with that personal touch you always give, that in itself makes all of us feel special. It's been said many times in the guestbook by others...THANKS! We've been keeping up with you through sites and Sue, hope to see you again sometime.
Thursday, June 21st 2001 - 09:39:35 PM
Name: kathy
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan;

I'm a Pikes fan from back as far as '86, which was about when we started hearing of you here in Ontario. I, like so many others, was diappointed when the Pikes disbanded, and was thrilled to hear you are back together again. I was also curious when I read in the paper that you had a solo CD. I (finally) picked it up yesterday, and I love it. It's playing right now for the 3rd time in 24 hours. A bit more personal than your work with the Pikes. Also, I think you show a lot more vocal range than I remember you showing with the Pikes. Congrats on a great solo effort! I'm hoping to hear of either Bryan or Pikes dates in the Peterborough area sometime soon. Cheers!
Tuesday, June 19th 2001 - 06:51:48 AM
Name: Shawn Battiste
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi B,
Me again! Just wanted to let you know that I just got your solo album and I love it! Just when I think you couldn't possibly amaze me any more, you go and prove me wrong!! It's awsome, so heartfelt and passionate! You sound so sad and hurt though, I hope you don't feel that way! :o) Have a super summer and take care! Shawn!
Thursday, June 14th 2001 - 11:03:30 PM
Name: Niki
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan, how are you? Happy Belated Birthday!!! From one
Gemini (matching tattoos) to another. I am sorry I missed
your birthday, but you also missed mine. I will forgive you
if you forgive me:) Anyway, I just wanted to say Thank you
for the tickets to Craven this summer. I will be in the
front row cheering you guys on. I hope you will play
something from your CD...Maybe "If Memory Serves"??!!!
Either way it will be a great show, it always is...Hope to
see you soon...Take Care.
Love,
NIKI
PS. The Pikes sounded amazing in Regina...
Wednesday, June 13th 2001 - 10:32:21 AM
Name: Shawn Battiste
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan,
I know I just signed your guestbook, but I can't wait until
we meet again to tell you this. I just recently found out
the story behind one of my favorite songs, Hold On. I have
always loved it, but now it reduces me to tears. It is a
beautiful and mysterious story and I am so impressed at how
insightful you are to word it the way you did. I am in
awe! I have already told you how much I love Michigan,
your haunting cries make me weak in the knees!
Well, you now have my email address, I'd love to hear from
you sweetie! Shawn!
Monday, June 4th 2001 - 09:15:28 AM
Name: Shawn Battiste
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan,
How are you doing sweet thang? I am so very glad you guys
are back together. I saw you guys here in Alberta in Feb.
and Panorama B.C., in March! Both shows were awesome! I
was blown away by how approachable you are! You are a very
fun and friendly person, I like that! Hopefully I will be
seeing you again in the near future! Take care!
Shawn!
Saturday, June 2nd 2001 - 11:18:50 AM
Name: Gillian
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Happy Birthday Bryan!! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Cheers,
Gillian
Thursday, May 31st 2001 - 09:56:27 AM
Name: Heather Ludlow
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Happy B-day Bryan! I wish you all the best. Hugs, Heather
Thursday, May 31st 2001 - 09:14:49 AM
Name: Melba
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Have A Wonderful Birthday, All The Best And Tons
Of Love Baby Bryan, XXX OOO, M.


Wednesday, May 30th 2001 - 10:04:31 PM
Name: Lynda Pelletier
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: So, this is what it looks/sounds like. Very impressive. I
have to say that I haven't heard any tracks down this way,
but you may consider sending a CD to radio station CKUA in
Edmonton. Not only do they broadcast across Alberta, but
can be picked up online via the world wide net - and they
would eat this stuff up.
Maybe see you down this way during summer. Oh yes, included
a pic of the Northern Pikes in my Panorama story. Let me
know if you would like a copy for posterity ... if you
actually read this. Is anyone out there?
Thursday, May 24th 2001 - 06:07:21 PM
Name: Diane Griffiths
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan

Just wanted to tell you how much fun I had at your
performance in Wakefield PQ on EAster Sunday. I am Nancy's
Mom. This old fool has certainly become a devoted groupie.
I have your CDs in my car and I play them every day going to
and from work. I can't wait for all of you to come back to
this area but my knee is probably thinking otherwise. I
sure did murder it from dancing for two hours on Easter
Sunday, but I just can't sit still when I hear that
beautiful music. I hope you won't come here while we are in
NS and NF on vacation in July. Do hope you enjoyed your
visit down East. Keep up the great work and we will soo you
soon, please God.

Regards
Diane Grififths
Thursday, May 17th 2001 - 06:45:41 PM
Name: Emilie Hall
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan,
I went to your bands show may 10, 2001 at the playhouse in
Fredericton. You guys were really good. This was the first
time I saw you guys in concert. Thanks from coming out.

Yours truly,
Emilie Hall
Tuesday, May 15th 2001 - 07:12:58 AM
Name: Steve
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan, when I saw you & the Pikes play in Montreal, I
became a big fan that night. I bought 5 Pike albums and
your solo album. I love listening to you guys, your solo
album rock's!!! I hope that you will come back soon and
play again....I know I will be there.
Thanks for the great work and heart & soul that you put
into your music.
Tuesday, May 1st 2001 - 04:39:07 AM
Name: Kim
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan I can't wait to see you guys on stage again! Would
you be able to do a song or two from "Heartbreakthrough"?
My favorites are the haunting "Darling You Live In A
Dreamworld" and "If Memory Serves". Can you also give some
dates for Winnipeg? Thank you. P.S. Echo Off The Beach is
an awesome tune!
Wednesday, April 25th 2001 - 09:31:52 PM
Name: Kim Smith
Comments: I'm so happy that you guys are back together! Bryan you
make life worthwhile! Please come back to Winnipeg soon!
Tuesday, April 24th 2001 - 09:55:22 PM
Name: BeLaiR (MaTTHeW)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: yo bri...

what up dawg ?? dude, i was watching mike bullard last
nite, and u were on !! fukkin great !! haha, i see my dad
left u a post. rocky rocks ????? whatever dad. haha.
anyways, come play @ reds again !! wish i was there for the
2nd show. meh. it's all good. gotta bounce, peace out. have
you seen the new house yet ?? oh wait, you have. bye 4 now.

matty.
Monday, April 16th 2001 - 04:14:22 PM
Name: BeLaiR (MaTTHeW)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: yo bri...

what up dawg ?? dude, i was watching mike bullard last
nite, and u were on !! fukkin great !! haha, i see my dad
left u a post. rocky rocks ????? whatever dad. haha.
anyways, come play @ reds again !! wish i was there for the
2nd show. meh. it's all good. gotta bounce, peace out. have
you seen the new house yet ?? oh wait, you have. bye 4 now.

matty.
Monday, April 16th 2001 - 04:14:12 PM
Name: Lily
Comments: Hi Bryan! Really looking forward to seeing you and 'them
there guys' here in Montreal. I have got to go to Ottawa
on Thursday for business but I will rush back and see ya
Thursday night. And, of course, Saturday. Take care!

Lily xxoo
Saturday, April 14th 2001 - 07:10:53 AM
Name: Karo
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Wow, wow & wow! I just recently (!) discovered you have a
new album (actually I shouldn't take the credit for it, my
boyfriend found that out!). How many months have gone
wasted without knowing you had such a great album out! I,
of course, loooove all the songs (still can't believe I
haven't heard anything about it before now! What a shame!)
I love as much the new Pikes album and the fact that you
guys are coming to Montreal, for not one but two concerts!
Do you realize that you've made my month if not my year?!?!


Keep up the good work, it's sooooo great that you guys are
back together

See ya!
Wednesday, April 11th 2001 - 04:15:41 PM
Name: crying heather
Comments: hello! don't know how often you check your personal email,
but i hope you got my message before the mar 28 show in
saskatoon. i hear it was more than fantastic, as to its
usual standard--my friend shawna who used to babysit for
sybil morgan called me at 1 a.m. after she saw you guys
gushing awawy at how wonderful it was. please tell me i
made the right decision that night--i'm really regretting
it. better yet, check your email. i miss your shows so
much! talk to you later, heather r.
Saturday, April 7th 2001 - 03:10:59 PM
Name: Sarah S
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi bryan,

Just wanted to say I recently seen two of The Northern
Pikes shows one in Dawson Creek on march 10 and one in
Grande Praire on march 22. I was one of the three fans
dancing in front of the stage in Grande Praire the only
female. You remember Bryan you thanked each and every one
of us LMAO. The shows were excellent I had agreat time. I
really enjoy the new CD. Thanks for taking the time for
pictures. Just in case you don't remember me "you guys are
AWESOME I sid you guys are AWESOME" Good Luck in the future.
Hope to see you back this way.

Sarah S
Thursday, April 5th 2001 - 01:53:59 PM
Name: Sarah S
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi bryan,

Just wanted to say I recently seen two of The Northern
Pikes shows one in Dawson Creek on march 10 and one in
Grande Praire on march 22. I was one of the three fans
dancing in front of the stage in Grande Praire the only
female. You remember Bryan you thanked each and every one
of us LMAO. The shows were excellent I had agreat time. I
really enjoy the new CD. Thanks for taking the time for
pictures. Just in case you don't remember me "you guys are
AWESOME I sid you guys are AWESOME" Good Luck in the future.
Hope to see you back this way.

Sarah S
Thursday, April 5th 2001 - 01:53:42 PM
Name: Brian Potvin
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan,
Naturally, in my opinion you have a very cool name.
I admire your music. I have also been a fan of the
Northern Pikes for a very long time. I wish you continued
success.
Cheers.
Brian
Monday, April 2nd 2001 - 07:02:38 AM
Name: Bev Knorr
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: It was great to see the Northern Pikes back together
tonight(March 28)in Saskatoon.I hadn't seen you Bryan since
back in our days at Hardy! Thanks for signing your solo
CD--It would have been great to reminisce about our days
back at Hardy and our lives since then, but I knew other
people wanted to talk with you. When you have a free
moment call me so we can 'do lunch'! The band still has a
loyal following!
Good luck in your career,
Bev Knorr
Thursday, March 29th 2001 - 01:32:31 AM
Name: SARAH STEDEL
Comments: I SAW YOU LAST NIGHT AT THE NIGHT RIDERS CABARET HERE IN
DAWSON CREEK YOU GUYS WERE GREAT. I LOVE THE NEW ALBUM. I
REALLY HOPE YOU COME BACK AGAIN. ITS NICE TO SEE YOU OUT
MEETING YOUR FANS YOU TRULY ARE VERY NICE PEOPLE. THANK YOU
SO MUCH FOR TAKING THE TIME FOR THE PICTURES I REALLY
APPRECIATE THAT. GOOD LUCK WITH THE REST OF YOUR
TOUR. SARAH
Sunday, March 11th 2001 - 03:56:36 PM
Name: Kim Beckett
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Come back to Kelowna, please. I have lived in this area for
8 1/2 years and have only gone to two local concerts in
that entire time; Sara McLachlan with Ginger (Whom I had
seen as the Grapes of Wrath) and now The Pikes (and I saw
you all 10 years ago). If you haven't figured it out, when
I like something I am very dedicated. If you do a solo show
I guarantee I would be there. (I find it extremely amusing
to observe the behaviour of a fan who wants you :O) As for
myself, you have been such a part of me, through the tears
and laughter for half of my life. You feel like a friend
who has the ability to express my own thoughts and
feelings, for that I thank you. Good luck in the future and
I do hope to see you here again soon.
Thursday, March 8th 2001 - 02:32:51 AM
Name: steve in boise
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan, Great show last Saturday at the Ingy. Thanks for
taking the time to visit and sign my Snow in June CD. If
you get a chance, I would really appreciate you emailing me
the music to the bridge in Am I in your way. Thanks again.

Steve
Monday, March 5th 2001 - 07:03:28 PM
Name: Dawson Irvine
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Cool site Bryan, Maybe you could come and visit mine and
sign the guestbook! Even get the other Pikes to come and
sign it! I would appreciate it!
Monday, March 5th 2001 - 04:04:45 PM
Name: SAM
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Brian - don't know if you actually read these things....but
I wanted to say 'hi' again.
I met you at the Ingraham Pub March 3/01. I was the one who
didn't buy any of your CD's or T-Shirts- but wanted your
autograph anyway (thanks for the smart ass comment about
the bingo card!)
I'm trying to find a listing of the other venues the Pikes
will be playing here in BC.
see ya, SAM
Monday, March 5th 2001 - 10:35:05 AM
Name: mr dugan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: OK... it's now confirmed... I am a
complete moron... bought the CD when
it came out... hadn't listened to it
since last year...

apologies all around...
Monday, February 26th 2001 - 11:10:10 AM
Name: blair finley
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: after the pikes interview, i picked up you solo album. i
really enjoyed it . If you plan on any solo dates later on
,and need an additional guitarist, i would love the
opportunity to try . Thanx Blair Finley
Monday, February 26th 2001 - 11:06:20 AM
Name: mr dugan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan... just caught Xchange last
night... noticed your name in the
credits for "heaven is what..." and I
can't remember the rest... can't find
the single... or even the soundtrack...
where can I find it?

thanks
Monday, February 26th 2001 - 10:30:27 AM
Name: Rhiana Lunty
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I've said it before on The Northern Pikes website, but I'll
say it again-Great show at Red's last Saturday in
Edmonton! I'm surprised I still had a voice afterwards.
I've been a Pikes fan since way back, and enjoy the solo
work as well-I love the catchy melodys and smart lyrics.
Congratulations on the nomination-you've got my vote. Besy
of luck in all to come.
Friday, February 23rd 2001 - 03:13:20 PM
Name: Rocky Rocks
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey buddy, call me! Great show at Red's but my ear's hurt.
Am I getting old? Sue said I should say I'm sorry for
getting into bit of a hassle over dancing floor space. I
told you never even noticed but hey "Sorry". Say hi to the
rest of the band and see you all very soon!
Thursday, February 22nd 2001 - 10:27:54 PM
Name: Nancy
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Congrats on the nomination Bryan!!!!!!!! I'll have my
fingers crossed for you to win! xo
Friday, February 16th 2001 - 07:04:29 PM
Name: Melba Salcedo
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: So glad to know you are nominated at the CMW for best new
solo artist, CONGRATULATIONS BABY BRYAN!!!.
Tons of love,
Melba

Friday, February 16th 2001 - 08:40:36 AM
Name: Mark Teitelman
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan

nice to see the Pikes back together, didn't know you have a
solo, will have to pick it up.

don't know if y'all remember me. I'm the dude from
Sacramento who doesn't live there anymore.

Let me know if you guys are going to try and tour the
states again, would love to see you perform.

tman
Tuesday, February 13th 2001 - 07:15:02 AM
Name: Tamar Lupo
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: You Rock!
Tuesday, February 13th 2001 - 06:46:43 AM
Name: nicole m smith
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I Love you!!
Tuesday, February 13th 2001 - 06:46:01 AM
Name: Michael
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Awhile back I posted here about how annoying it is that a
major station in Toronto isn't playing the Pikes or
Potvin....
Well.... They're still not playing Potvin, but they are
finally playing the Pikes!!!!
So... Let's all start the next wave of this!
LET'S VOTE FOR THE PIKES!
The Website url is a direct link to the request section of
Mix 99.9's website. Fill out the sections and vote Pikes!
If anyone wishes to add this link to their own site, do so!
Thanks All!
Monday, February 12th 2001 - 07:21:41 PM
Name: Lauren (Nizzzy)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan, Obviously you wrote the songs on this CD from the
perspective of a heart and soul that needed to be mended.
I have always enjoyed your music with the Pikes. This time
around, many of the tunes with your own personal stamp
struck a chord (no pun intended) with myself and I am sure
with a number of other fans who have experienced some or
all of the emotions that you portray so well. We all look
forward to hearing more from you in the future. Good luck
and success with your current tour. Best wishes from
Montreal.
Saturday, February 10th 2001 - 01:30:58 PM
Name: Lauren (Nizzzy)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan, Obviously you wrote the songs on this CD from the
perspective of a heart and soul that needed to be mended.
I have always enjoyed your music with the Pikes. This time
around, many of the tunes with your own personal stamp
struck a chord (no pun intended) with myself and I am sure
with a number of other fans who have experienced some or
all of the emotions that you portray so well. We all look
forward to hearing more from you in the future. Good luck
and success with your current tour. Best wishes from
Montreal.
Saturday, February 10th 2001 - 01:29:10 PM
Name: Craig Finley
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hello Square!

Send me tour dates. BNL are out at same time and we may
cross path's

Cheers

Fi
Sunday, February 4th 2001 - 06:36:19 PM
Name: dawna skrudland
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Brian,
Great to hear you're back making music. I know all of the
Skrudlands have enjoyed the Pikes music over the years.
Great success story from Saskatoon that you are. I'll
support you here in Winnipeg. Hope to see the band out this
way soon. Good luck!
Dawna
Saturday, February 3rd 2001 - 04:51:20 PM
Name: Michael
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Anyone live in the Toronto area?
If so, call MIX99.9 and start requesting
the new Pikes song, and some Potvin music!
Fridays are requests days - ALL day long you
can call up and request one of your fav songs,
or a song you haven't heard in awhile.
They WOULD NOT play any Potvin last Friday when
I called and requested it. The phone number for
MIX is 416-8700-MIX (416-870-0649).
This is absolutely pathetic. They have a "new" Canadian
artist, and they won't even play his stuff?!
What's going to happen come Jan 30th when the Pikes new
album is out???.... Will they not play any of the new Pikes
stuff either?!
Grrrrrrr............
Ok... I said my bit. Now go check out my Pikes site!
(Needs some updating!) www.northernpikes.cjb.net
Keep up the great work guys!
Friday, January 26th 2001 - 03:13:53 AM
Name: Ed
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi, Bryan! Yesterday I watched "XChange" and I was truly
impressed by the work you did in "Heaven is what you leave
behind...". Exellent sound, melody, and lyrics. The song is
really stands out. Thanks, and good luck to you in the
future.
Saturday, January 20th 2001 - 04:44:49 PM
Name: Larry Graves
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hello

I run Bryan's site (he forced me to do it, honest!)

Just thought I would let fans of Bryan and the Pikes know
that Bryan was kind enough to let me and my wife into the
studio to hear tracks from the new Pikes cd last October
and we met all the guys and had a nice long chat with Bryan
and Jay. I was very impressed that Jay owned a Sparks album
(a cult band that I have loved for years)

Back to the album...Since then I have heard the entire album
many times and it is truly excellent from start to finish.
If you by chance don't like it on first hearing PLAY IT
AGAIN and AGAIN and you will. It gets better with every
listen. All the guys sound great and Jay has never sung
better (sucking up to Jay because he has a Sparks album...)
My favorite songs keep changing all the time and at the
moment "Beautiful Music" (which I honestly didn't care for
on first listen) is my favorite. The Pikes are back,
folks!!!
Thursday, January 18th 2001 - 09:45:33 PM
Name: Whatever you want it to be???
Comments: Wishing you all the happiness in 2001. love ya.
Wednesday, January 17th 2001 - 04:37:22 PM
Name: WENDY
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: JUST PASSING THROUGH AND THOUGHT I'D SAY,"HI!" LOOKING
FORWARD TO HEARING THE NEW "PIKES" CD. ALL THE
BEST....
Wednesday, January 17th 2001 - 04:16:37 PM
Name: Di
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Happy New Year Babe to you and yours from me and mine.
Don't forget those of us South of the Border! Billy, Di,
Kris and Brett
Sunday, December 31st 2000 - 04:52:58 PM
Name: Melba
Comments: Happy Holidays!
Friday, December 22nd 2000 - 06:50:33 AM
Name: June
Comments: MERRY CHRISTMAS
TO BRYAN,SAM and THE GIRLS.
FROM AUNTIE JUNE
DEC.2000
Sunday, December 10th 2000 - 04:23:22 PM
Name: Melanie Favere
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan,

Here's a little message from a fan in Belgium. You are one of
my most favourite pikes. I got to know you guys because I
liked Jay's music on due south. Ever since I've been
listening to your music and even digged into your solo
albums. I like all of your songs.

Best wishes and Take care

Melanie
Friday, November 24th 2000 - 12:22:10 PM
Name: Mark and Blair
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Far out man!! We'll be waiting to chat Nov. 18 @ 9:00 pm.
See you soon.
Your Pals
Saturday, November 18th 2000 - 05:36:58 PM
Name: Mike Coogan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Congratulations on a super disc!!! Now if we in Ottawa can
only get Chez106 and The Bear109 to dump their "classic
rock" formats, get with the times and play this great new
music. Looking forward to a tour.
Friday, November 17th 2000 - 03:31:21 PM
Name: Matt Lumsdon
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I am thrilled that Bryan has a solo release out! I have
always loved his singing, innovative guitar playing, and
songwriting!
Friday, November 3rd 2000 - 07:21:02 AM
Name: Kelly Cross
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments:
Brian;
If Larry Graves says U R cool then U must be cool.
Larry is never wrong, if U don't believe it just ask Larry.
Love;
Kelly askelly.com
Saturday, October 28th 2000 - 11:08:29 PM
Name: Greg Dickinson
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bry! Old Uncle Greg out in Victoria here! Can't wait to
see you on the road...when you get here I want to make sure
I see you for more than the five minutes that we had last
time!! But I understand, that's showbusiness and I am glad
the last tour was such a success. On another note
briefly Bryan,I have a young man I want you to meet
sometime. Seriously, it is like when I saw you guys for the
first time in Banff all those years ago! I knew what I was
looking at. Perhaps there is a young talent that could be
harnessed here (almost prodigeous). I am curious about the
air play for your current stuff? I have listened to the
sound bytes and they are great, but I have not heard
anything (or missed it) on-air here yet? Should I get on
someones case or what?? I have connections ya know :)
Typical Island!! Always a bit slow to respond. If there is
anything I can do for you let me know, and if you get time,
I have all kinds of opportunities to do fun stuff when you
arrive.
Take Care and good luck buddy!

Greg.
Friday, October 13th 2000 - 01:45:08 PM
Name: Martin
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Your show in Montreal are always great. I'm very happy to
see that the Pikes are still alive. Please come back soon
in Montreal and thanks for the great music .
Tuesday, October 3rd 2000 - 09:58:18 PM
Name: Ariane (friend of Nancy pants)
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi, I enjoyed your show in Montreal, but I hope that you
sing "Believe" the next time I see you because it's my
favorite song. Although I must say that I truely enjoyed the
new song you sang. Hope to see you guys again soon!
Sunday, October 1st 2000 - 05:55:39 PM
Name: Giasone Italiano
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I love the album. It has been a fixture in my car cd palyer
since its release. Looking forward to the live shows, with
the Pikes and solo. Try to come to Kitchener (I know venues
are limited, but..........I have a big backyard if you
want). Thanks for your time,
Giasone Italiano
Waterloo Ontario Canada
Saturday, September 23rd 2000 - 12:01:21 PM
Name: Lorinda
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan. Just wanted to send my love. Hope album is a huge
success.
Saturday, September 16th 2000 - 08:20:30 PM
Name: Kathy
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I knew it was you!!!! I love the Northern Pikes! I
previewed the Read between the Line on Napster and I really
liked it. I'm going Monday to buy the new CD. Thanks
Napster
Saturday, September 16th 2000 - 05:21:23 PM
Name: Kathy
Comments: I knew it was you!!!! I love the Northern Pikes!
Saturday, September 16th 2000 - 05:19:49 PM
Name: Stewart Tsuji
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan and all the fans out there,

I heard the song on the radio before I even knew about the
album. I had to pull over off the road to give it a proper
listen. I knew it was you from the first hook. Looking
forward to the new Pikes disc too. See you around!
Wednesday, September 13th 2000 - 07:32:24 PM
Name: al morier
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan!

Long time no see or speak. Your song is getting a lot of
airplay here in Ottawa. Congrats on the new disc! Get in
touch with me when you can. I'd love to hear from
you.

Your old friend and former Barstool,
Al!
Wednesday, September 13th 2000 - 01:43:18 PM
Name: Stu Miller
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Saw you in Kenora ON this summer (place with the big fish)
and you guys were better than ever. Saw you for first time
in Toronto at the C.N.E when you played at the Molson free
tent. You had food poisoning from sushi the night before and
played on a stool but you guys still rocked and I've been a
fan since. Met you backstage that night as I was working
with the warm up band (whiteheat) and thought you guys were
the nicest guys very down to earth. Would love to see you
get back but your new CD is great. Hope you get back to
Kenora as I will be there. Best of luck.
Tuesday, September 12th 2000 - 08:49:25 PM
Name: Christine Scott
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey there Brian. Saw ya at the Beach on the Long Weekend
and as Pam may have told you video taped your performance.
You looked and sounded great on tape.(Even if you didn't
want to see it). Best of luck with Heartbreakthrough.
You have written song really great songs.
Friday, September 8th 2000 - 09:03:42 PM
Name: Kimberley
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Great job at Beachfest Brian. It must be extremely difficult
to capture the crowds attention at 11:30am!!

Kimberley
Tuesday, September 5th 2000 - 05:46:19 AM
Name: N@ Lauzon
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey there!

I was a fan before this - but when I was 15, I saw the Pikes
in concert in Timmins, Ontario....(1990). Just heard tonite
from a friend in Toronto (Mix 99.9) - that Bryan played
Beachfest...so I had to check out the site!!

I love the fact that Bryan is making a go of this solo thing
- Canadian music fans have known for years what a great
singer/songwriter and musician he is - and it's great to see
him back out on the scene. If the first single is any
indication of the rest of the album - I can wait to get my
paws on one....!!!!

You gotta come to Montreal, Bryan! There are lots of folks
eager to see you out here.

Take care! And best
Monday, September 4th 2000 - 05:54:41 PM
Name: Jim Boulton
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: The album is great. I hope to see you around Saskatoon
sometime in the near future.

Jim Boulton
SOMA Radio / CFCR 90.5 FM Saskatoon
Sunday, September 3rd 2000 - 01:55:45 PM
Name: Julie, your biggest fan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hello Bryan, I sampled two of the tracks on your site,
loved the sound. Then again, you're one of my four biggest
heroes...

Keep up the great work, your public needs you. I would
like to send a postcard via snail-mail, is there an address
for that?
Saturday, September 2nd 2000 - 09:17:05 PM
Name: Andrea Parker
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Bryan, what a surprise to see that you and the Pikes
are back together.. Your album is great. Hope to see you
soon.. I'm from Michigan, but can cross the tunnel to go to
Windsor ON. Take Care
Thursday, August 31st 2000 - 09:16:53 AM
Name: Mikolt
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan! Your new CD rocks! Great work on the vocals!
Nancy and I had a great time on our trip to see you guys in
Buffalo. You guys put on an amazing show. Hopefully
you'll be back around Ottawa sometime soon!
Friday, August 25th 2000 - 06:14:51 AM
Name: lynn
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan! it's great to see the Pikes back together again,
it has been to long. Your cd rocks. Keep up the excellent
work, and best of luck to you, and the rest of the guys.
love, Lynn
Sunday, August 20th 2000 - 02:36:47 PM
Name: Diane
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan, just got your new cd today thanks to Sue, my new
Canadian connection, she has the Assorted Secrets website.
You know it ain't half bad. Just kidding,I was really
impressed, I enjoyed it a lot. It's good having you back.
Come on a little farther South of the border, there are
folks that love ya here too you know.
Friday, August 4th 2000 - 06:34:46 PM
Name: Darren Benison
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I have been waiting for this for a while. I wish you the
best.
Friday, August 4th 2000 - 02:39:04 PM
Name: Linda Laurin
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I Bryan!
I like the cd that you make. I'm an oldest from the Pikes
I saw the band when cou came in Montreal in April at the
cabaret in St-Laurent street. It was a great show and
after the show I talk to Jay a few minutes because it was
a long time that I saw the band it was ten years & a lot of
things happen. I hope you will do some show in Montreal. I
I hope that I will have a answer of you.

Bye! Bye!
Linda Laurin
Friday, August 4th 2000 - 11:56:06 AM
Name: Linda Laurin
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: I Bryan!
I like the cd that you make. I'm an oldest from the Pikes
I saw the band when cou came in Montreal in April at the
cabaret in St-Laurent street. It was a great show and
after the show I talk to Jay a few minutes because it was
a long time that I saw the band it was ten years & a lot of
things happen. I hope you will do some show in Montreal. I
I hope that I will have a answer of you.

Bye! Bye!
Linda Laurin
Friday, August 4th 2000 - 11:56:06 AM
Name: Jeff in Edmonton
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan,

First of all congratulations on your new debut CD. I had
the opportunity to listen to the CD and it and one of best
CD's I have heard in a long time.

Also it great to see you and the pikes back toghether
again. I am looking forward to see you guys back in
Edmonton again and I can't wait for the New studio album
next year.

Congratulations and Rock on Brother!!!
Saturday, July 29th 2000 - 09:15:04 PM
Name: bucky
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: heartbreakthrough...best fuckin' album I've heard in some
time...hope all works out well with the Pikes.

Bucky
Saturday, July 29th 2000 - 04:29:48 PM
Name: SarahAnne
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan!! I've been a Pikes fan for ages and ages and the
news that you guys are getting back together is just TOO
terrific. I look forward to getting your album (I have to
wait til I get back to Canada), the new Live Album and the
upcoming Pikes album. You rock!!

Good luck in all your future endeavours.
Long live the Pikes!
SarahAnne
Saturday, July 29th 2000 - 03:55:03 AM
Name: scott & silvia budd
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Great to have you back doing what you do best. We can't
wait until you're in our area again. It's been a long time
since Ontario Place and the CNE with Bowie.
Friday, July 28th 2000 - 05:33:41 AM
Name: Alison
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bry,

I saw you in Victoria with the pikes in Victoria, I was
amused by your comments about hangin out at the K-mart when
you used to live there. Your new cd is a true
accomplishment, you have much to be proud of. And now for
a totally shallow question, How did you feel when you cut
off all of that beautiful hair? I was personally jealous of
all those locks myself. All the best. ciao
Tuesday, July 25th 2000 - 07:15:21 PM
Name: Sherri Paterson
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hi Bryan! Love the new CD, especially If Memory Serves,
Darling, You Live In A Dreamworld & Heartbreakthrough. That
one almost made me break out the kleenex. You are one
gifted artist. And, you were a trouper at HOPE! Thanks for
making our wait in the rain worth it! Hi to the other
Pikes, too!
Smiles,
Sherri
Monday, July 24th 2000 - 01:38:42 PM
Name: Diane
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Bryan, That was sweet sending Kris the email, it ment an
awful lot to her for her'first boyfriend' to send her a
note. She passed along the regards, thanks. Just had her
senior pics made, let me know if you'd like to see them.
Keep Rockin' Babe, hope to see you soon. Diane
Sunday, July 23rd 2000 - 07:51:51 AM
Name: Sylvie, not Sylvia!! ah ah
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: If I named myself that way, I'm sure you'll remember me!!
The good old days of the late 80's. So bad I couldn't go
at The Cabaret because it was a week day.. But next time
I'll try my best to go.. I miss you and all the rest of the
band. I'll run to get you cd. Hope to see you soon in
Montréal. Luv Ya.. Sylvie..
Friday, July 21st 2000 - 09:40:49 AM
Name: Megan
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: The new album ROCKS! The lyrics, the voice, the guitars are
awesome! I haven't stopped listing to it. Can't wait for
more new stuff. Best of luck at the release party, wish I
could make it!!
Thursday, July 20th 2000 - 05:05:56 AM
Name: Mitch Belanger
E-mail address: [email protected]
Comments: Hey Brian,

I loved your show with the Pikes a couple of months ago
here at Wylders in North Bay. My wife and I had a great
time. The solo disc is killer, especially "Read Between
The Lines". Have a great summer.

Mitch Belanger
Program Director
The FOX
North Bay
Wednesday, July 19th 2000 - 01:31:49 AM

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