Darren Hanlon - Guest Book

Guest name:	Taz		Date:	2010-05-12
Location:	Petersham
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DazDAWG I miss you!!!!!!! When are you back in Aus? Hope you are dandy~ x taz

Guest name:	Rebecca Wright		Date:	2010-03-18
Location:	Austin TX
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We're so happy to have you back in Austin! Thanks for playing for us today. Sorry Owen wasn't in better spirits, he was asleep the second we got into the car! I know he appreciated the song though. Hope to catch you again this weekend!

Guest name:	Genny		Date:	2010-03-14
Location:	Long Island, NY
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Saw your show in NYC (3/11) and loved it! Is the setlist posted anywhere? Thanks!

Guest name:	lisa		Date:	2010-03-14
Location:	woolloongabba
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hi darren just wanted to let you know that theres a dr who pinball machine at the clarence hotel in brisbane next time youre back in aus. also, can u still ride a motorbike?

Guest name:	Claire		Date:	2010-03-12
Location:	Minnesota, USA
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Hi Darren, I just received the email with your US tour dates including the proposed/possible run including Kanasas and the Dakotas etc. You should come to Minneapolis/Saint Paul too, since I can't make it to either of the Dakotas for your shows (if you end up playing there). Now that winter is over (sort of) Minneapolis is pretty fun.

Guest name:	Ben		Date:	2010-02-23
Location:	Amsterdam Netherlands
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Hi Darren, I have found my self living in Holland but am missing the sounds of home! Have you got any plans for a tour here in Europe this year? If you do contact my friend Andy Sceats at http://www.homegrown-events.com he is a Antipodean band presentor here in Holland. Hope to see u here Cheers Ben

Guest name:	NeilP		Date:	2010-02-09
Location:	Leeds, UK
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Hi Darren, DVDs arrived safely in the UK today. I thoroughly enjoyed the 'making of' documentary, it's great fun to watch and listen to Eli tell his stories of Marilyn and Sinatra etc, you all looked to be having such a good time. I hope you have a great, maybe you can make it back to England sometime too. Cheers, Neil

Guest name:	Margaret		Date:	2010-01-04
Location:	Gympie
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Dear Darren I ran into Mary at Winston House yesterday morning. We were both there visiting our mothers. While I was telling her that I'd given one of your CDs to my step-daughter Amy Neilson (another old St Pat's student) for Christmas she told me that you had met Eli Wallach in New York and had made a film with him. Will it be on your merchant listing at any stage? Happy New Year Regards Margaret

Guest name:	Jules		Date:	2010-01-01
Location:	Kin Kin
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Even in the steaming hot confines of the Troub I was once again captivated by you Daz. What a great show. Thankyou Thankyou again. xxx P.S - To Adam - Harsh!!!! I think we could join Daz on stage next time and play along to "Elbows". Then he will be free to "bust some moves" on the dancefloor. A confirmed loyal DH fan from Kin Kin

Guest name:	Emily Limpus		Date:	2009-12-21
Location:	Brisbane
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Thanks Darren for another awesome Christmas Gig at the Troubadour last night. Love your little naratives and quirky style! I have been following you since 2002 Homebake.....Lets see how long I can stalk you for?? (Joke). Emily P.S. I was proposed to at your 2005 Zoo Gig...I am sure you remember??? Concert memorable, marriage over! But who cares - I had a great time!

Guest name:	Paul O'Neill		Date:	2009-12-19
Location:	Blaxland
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Another fantastic show in Newtown Darrren. Although I wish someone could have shut that bloody Kid up.

Guest name:	kate		Date:	2009-12-18
Location:	brunswick
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just checked ye olde wikipedia. you spoke the truth tonight, you are the second most notable person to come from gympie. congratulations! top show - you even deal with mid-show medical emergencies well (i hope you are ok, girl who fell ill). hope to see you again soon. i think you should get in touch with those port fairy folk fest people. it'd be ace if you played there.

Guest name:	Chappy		Date:	2009-12-16
Location:	Adelaide
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Awesome gig last night... working "on the fly" For those that missed it: Darren it the sound guy mid song "you got reverb there... on the vocals... not yet, I'll let you know" Classic Darren!!! PS. Might need a friend to get you to resign a Xmas Poster for me... you did a pretty bad job signing you're own name ;)

Guest name:	Nathan Ashe		Date:	2009-12-15
Location:	Sydney (Windsor)
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SOLD OUT!!!!!! NO!!!!!!!!!!!! My Family Christmas Party is on the 19th Sadurday so i couldn't go to the Sydney Show so i was planning on Driving to Canbera to see you and then I only just teed up someone to go with and now went to buy ticks and SOLD OUT!! :-( Haven't seen Darran in ages (Years)! Don't know when i'll be able to see him again! PLEASE NEED 2 TICKS TO CANBERA SHOW!!!

Guest name:	Red		Date:	2009-12-15
Location:	Sydney
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My Christmas is spoiled!!! I am not usually in Sydney for the holiday period but a change of plans has finally allowed me to be in the same city as Darren and his Christmas show...and the bloody thing has sold out. Oh well til next year... Newtown church a banjo sings Christmas begins

Guest name:	beth		Date:	2009-12-15
Location:	erskineville
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Hey Darren, There you are playing lovely on ABC 702 and I just knew there was something really important that i forgot to do - book tix for your St Stephens show! Sold out - just desserts, but could you fit us in 2 peeps?, who ain't never been to Zoo York but I have been too Coonabarabran and Warrumbungles where the wallabies have extra lush big eyelashes. Tried the Mysspace but it isnt working for me today - no matter, big cheers Beth

Guest name:	Ceridwen		Date:	2009-12-10
Location:	hobart
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Just wondering why you're not coming to Hobart this Christmas :( Hope you head down this way sometime soon!

Guest name:	Viola		Date:	2009-12-09
Location:	Sydney
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Recently I have somehow managed to develop the 'I know I've-never-met-him-but-am-in-love-regardless' syndrome that seems to plague multitudes of female (and perhaps male) music fans. Damned annoying that. Love the way you make music. Don't stop doing what you do. See you and the band at St Stephens, Merry Christmas.

Guest name:	Adam		Date:	2009-12-09
Location:	Gympie
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G'day Darren Would you believe you actually have some fans in Gympie? My mate Jules and I are great admirers of yours and are currently absolutely butchering my favourite DH song "Elbows" as we are really crap but enthusiatic guitarists. I hope to get to your Brissy show but if you want to play in your home town you are guaranteed an audience of at least 2 and I am sure we can bring along plenty more for you. cheers Adam

Guest name:	David		Date:	2009-12-07
Location:	San Francisco
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If Darren gets a USA release is there anything we can do to help get the bugger some air-play. This guest book is more active than many other acts so if we get a hint as to how we can help maybe he could get some big shows.

Guest name:	lisa siegel		Date:	2009-12-08
Location:	brooklyn nyc
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hey darren it was nice meeting you last week with gary and mark at the bar in my neighborhood on a freezing night. i had a hangover the next day. nice seeing you play as well - i got a cd. i asked swedish person who grew up in stockholm about the christmas tradition you mentioned of tossing metal into a fire and then into water to predict your next year's future. he said they didn't do that in stockholm! but his dad is german so maybe he's not as deeply connected to nordic rituals as he should be? hey i'm going to new zealand in 2 and a half weeks for 3 and a half weeks. if you're there (but why should you be there?) i'll see you. have a nice day! -lisa

Guest name:	Rebecca Wright		Date:	2009-11-14
Location:	Austin TX
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Looking forward to seeing you on the 20th. Thank you so much for stopping in Austin again on your visit to the States. Can't wait!

Guest name:	E_Jim		Date:	2009-11-05
Location:
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Good to see you're coming to America. You know, Toronto is only a few hours from New York...maybe you could make up for the failed "food poisoning" gig?!?! Still disappointed, but understanding. E_Jim.

Guest name:	Jen		Date:	2009-11-01
Location:	Tokyo
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Thank you thank you Dazza for putting on a show in Sydney the night before I fly out in December! I missed most of your set at the Lucksmiths gig and was very sad...can't wait to see you again next month. When are you coming to Tokyo?

Guest name:	Happy		Date:	2009-10-28
Location:
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Please do a Christmas Show in Perth! PLEASE!!!!! xxxxx

Guest name:	Asher Graieg		Date:	2009-10-23
Location:	Sydney
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Hey Dude, I like you lyrics and tunes. Hope to see you round sydney at a gig some day. - Asher

Guest name:	David		Date:	2009-10-09
Location:	Melbourne
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Dear Darren, Butterfly Bones is one of my favourite songs. It deserves to be more than a B-side. Please release it more widely than a B-side of a vinyl. I don't actually own a record player... :( Sincerely Yours, David ps. Play another show in Melbourne. Pretty please...

Guest name:	Elliott		Date:	2009-09-19
Location:	Newcastle
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Hi Darren l have been to 3 of your gigs at newcastle, enjoyed all of them. l took my fiancee to your last gig foor her 21st. cant wait to see you again soon....

Guest name:	?lodie		Date:	2009-09-15
Location:	melbs
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Dazzle at first sight at TTT! Songs are good too. Keep writing..

Guest name:	Suzie		Date:	2009-09-03
Location:	ballina
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Hi Darren, wanted to thank you again for your presence at Rese and shanes wedding, you addedd another touch of class to an already classy wedding! Also enjoyed our small reminisence re: SCU back in the day. All the best with your career. hope to see you in concert one time- next time you tour. Cheers Suzie. P.S. and thanks to Sue-ray (i' think that's her name, if not you know who imean) for her conversation and talent also- love to see a chick wizzing around a harmonica!

Guest name:	D...		Date:	2009-08-29
Location:	Sydney
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The Factory gig was awesome last Friday. So good to see you and Bree paying together again. No offence to Pikelet, but you two always create something amazing on stage together that's been lacking over the last few shows. This was my 15th D.H. gig (inc. simpletons) and was back to fine form. Wish you'd had a jam with the Lucksmiths for old time sake. Looking forward to your own tour soon.

Guest name:	Rachael		Date:	2009-08-27
Location:	hobart
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Great show at the Brisbane hotel last night. The only negative was when someone accidentallly tipped a pint in my bag and I can hardly blame you for that. Did I give you the right cd? come back to tas soon. cheers rachael

Guest name:	Jules		Date:	2009-08-24
Location:	Kin Kin
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Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for your show at the Zoo. Was great to see you in Sunny Qld again. Hope you enjoy your ginger and spice tea and already looking forward to the next time. P.S - Loved the new material. Divertimento sotto il sole!!!

Guest name:	Andrew		Date:	2009-08-23
Location:	Sydney
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Great show with the Lucksmiths on Friday night at the Factory. I'm looking forward to a full length set in Sydney some time in the near future. Just wanted to say your new song "House" is brilliant. I hope you can record it soon.......and don't let your mum convice you to shorten it ;)

Guest name:	Chappy		Date:	2009-08-17
Location:	Canberra
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HELP!!! Due to some issues with the Canberra dates on Tilley's website I've missed out on tickets... just need the 1... anyone able to help a tragic Dazza Hazza/Lucksmiths fan???

Guest name:	annemarie		Date:	2009-08-09
Location:	palmie
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hey darren! looking forward to see you perform live soon come to cooli please!!!! i will look out for you!! miss your wonderful lyrics and music.. its been way too long! just thought id note that first time i saw you perform was with the simpletons at the planto and was truley inspired by such a great gig that was a long time ago bout 93 or 94... and having been trying to to catch your gigs for a while esp when candle records had there far well gigs thanks for manilla lub a

Guest name:	Courtney Callesen		Date:	2009-07-27
Location:	Albury
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Can't wait to see you at Zoo.... flying up from Albury/Wodonga. Fav singer of all time.

Guest name:	Ben		Date:	2009-07-01
Location:	Bundaberg
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Hi Darren, An obscure reference to "Crossword girl" and a request. Visiting my 89y.o. crossword and scrabbleaholic Nana in Bundaberg this week and she found ... "something that's rare". However, instead of an "8 letter word on a triple word score", she got an 8 letter word on TWO triple word scores for a total turn score of 212! She was jumping out of her skin with glee (even more so after 2 more 7-letter words, total personal score of 539!). From time to time I sing her a bit of "crossword girl" and she loves it! Now for my bold request ... at the Brissy gig with the Lucksmiths, can you please sing it with "... an 8 letter word on TWO triple word scores"? Cheers, cant wait for the gig!

Guest name:	Jules		Date:	2009-06-20
Location:	Kin Kin
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How many sleeps till 23rd August??? Dazzy at the Zoo with The Luckies. Better than Xmas. xxx

Guest name:	tina / tellmetwice		Date:	2009-06-14
Location:	brisbane
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hey darren, i just read the latest darren hanlon news. i would have never guessed how rare and near extinct musicians are in Aarhus. unbelieveable! safe travels and hope to catch you again in august at the zoo. take care, tina

Guest name:	Ivana Garner		Date:	2009-05-28
Location:	Sans souci
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I just read an article that you are playing for Princess Mary in Denmark. It's very exciting for so many reasons, one of which is that I can point out to my friends (some of whom have unfortunately never heard of you until they met me) that you're actually quite well known. Hope you have a fun two performances!

Guest name:	Billy Shears		Date:	2009-05-22
Location:	carlton
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Hi Darren, I've been keeping something bottled up for almost 6 months now and I have to let it out, because it's eating me up from the inside and I'm becoming a shell of the man I once was. Remember at Falls when you said somebody once introduced you as Darrell Hanlon, then the whole of the tent erupted in a highly enthusiastic rendition of 'Daaaaaarrrrrelll, Daaaaarrrrrellll', ala the infamous, but much loved, Darrell Strawberry chant from The Simpsons? I was the one who started that chant. So: I'm sorry that you had to stop playing for over 5 minutes while it died down. I'm sorry that you appeared to be mortified beyond belief and perhaps less than amused. I'm sorry that I tried to do it again when you played at The Thornbury Theatre in April. And, most of all, I'm sorry that I kept this horrible secret from you for so long. I feel better now, I hope you can forgive me.

Guest name:	drew		Date:	2009-05-16
Location:
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I think i saw you on channel 10 news at a pinball convention yesterday.

Guest name:	Joanne		Date:	2009-05-10
Location:	Newcastle NSW
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Hi Darren Thanks very much for the Mother's Day wishes! I am thoroughly enjoying the new CD, and I don't think my daughter is sick of it yet, either!! Catch you next time at the charming Gallipoli Club! from Jo

Guest name:	peter		Date:	2009-05-09
Location:	Gulgong NSW
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Hi Darren, it was great to see you in Dubbo on ANZAC Day. Thank you for making us feel so special. I hope that you get in touch when you come to Mudgee, so that we can check out the Gulgong Opera House. Say G'day to mum and dad for me. If you need to get in touch, visit the website leotta.com.au Keep living the dream. Peter

Guest name:	daniel		Date:	2009-05-05
Location:	canowindra
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"hello stranger.. was presant at your gig at taste the other week. stole some of your c.d's there very good. think i owe you can i pay you back..?

Guest name:	Virginia		Date:	2009-04-24
Location:	broken hill
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hey there darren and co. thanks for the brilliant show at bells. all i'm sayin' is--you'd better be in chapple street right now or i'm going to pull a sad face. v

Guest name:	Anne		Date:	2009-04-21
Location:	Adelaide
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Great show in Adelaide, as always! But most of all, thankyou, thankyou, thankyou for bringing Jeffrey Lewis with you.

Guest name:	Sylvia		Date:	2009-04-16
Location:	Melbourne
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Thanks for visiting us and giving us something to do on Good Friday, was an excellent way to start the Easter Break! Hope to be hearing much more in the years to come :)

Guest name:	JJ		Date:	2009-04-15
Location:	Sydney
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Am trying to buy tickets to you / Kitson.. but I always get an error page..! any other way we can buy??

Guest name:	John		Date:	2009-04-13
Location:	Perth
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Both shows were awesome!! Thanks so much for the signature! Best night ever!

Guest name:	Ben and Junie		Date:	2009-04-13
Location:	Perth
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Darren and band, great gig at Mojo's last night. Thanks! Keep dancing!

Guest name:	bruce and sam		Date:	2009-04-11
Location:	byron bay
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in every way thank you don't forget to contact us

Guest name:	peter		Date:	2009-04-09
Location:	Gulgong NSW
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Hi Darren, It's a long way from Gulgong to Katoomba just to catch your show, but it was worth it. Will see you in Dubbo on the 25th and hopefully Mudgee at some future date. There's always the Gulgong Opera House option for future concerts. Keep living the dream. Cheers.

Guest name:	jules		Date:	2009-04-08
Location:	Kin Kin
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Oh Daz, Any chance of playing up this part of town?? Have car will travel, but love small intimate places. Can't wait till the next time. Till then the IPOD will have to suffice. Peace, love and Mungbeans. J

Guest name:	Andrew Cathcart		Date:	2009-04-04
Location:	Launceston
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Hi Darren, Awesome gig at The Hub, so intimate and friendly. Thanks for doing my obscure request at the start of your set, made my night. I hope to hear that on JJJ like a version 5 ;) To the other Andrew Cathcart who posted below....dude good name :) Are you the A.C who was in Kalgoorlie in about 1989 ? or in Launceston in the early 90's ? Email me at "every body loves spam @ gmail.com" remove all spaces.

Guest name:	Lizzy		Date:	2009-04-03
Location:	NSW, Australia
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Hey Darren, finally heard you play last night at The Armidale Club. It was brilliant. For the last few years I've been trying to get to a gig but always seemed to just miss you by a day..or a city.. or a country! I can't say that I have just one favourite song (although i guess there is a couple that are constantly on repeat)...for me, I have favourite phrases.. it's those quirky one-liners I love. Keep on doing what you're doing.

Guest name:	Liss and brett		Date:	2009-03-29
Location:	sunny coastakw
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Hey Dazza Hazza thanks so much for a totally awesome show at the old museum on sat night!!! and thankyou for playing my all time favorite buzz aldren! we bought your new cd and as usual its fantastic also had to buy some replacements cause folks tend to borrow them and not return them. can we still purchase candle records stuff i lost or lent the teapot/lismore cd and am desperate to replace thanks again for an unreal night please come back to QLD soon maybe even sunny coast? enjoy your movie tommorrow and aussie zoo . recon you should get hold of that skeleton suit and wear it next gig x x liss and brett

Guest name:	neal smith		Date:	2009-03-26
Location:	newcastle
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Just wondering if you have heard of a guy called Jacob borshard? He must be a fan of yours, its seems he has appropriated a few riffs and ideas from your songs. Have listen to his stuff at http://www.creebobby.com/songsforasmallstereo.html

Guest name:	Brandon McMahan		Date:	2009-03-26
Location:	Franklin, NC
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I have to admit that I just discovered your music today by accident, stumbling across the video for "Electric Skeleton" on YouTube, but I've been digging up all of your music that I could all day today, and I have to admit that I have very quickly become quite a fan. I absolutely love your music. I mean really, just... incredible. I'm listening to A to Z right now, and the horn section is blowing my mind. It sounds like super refined Neutral Milk Hotel at times. My gal down in Athens, GA is going to flip over this. Thank you for making this completely amazing music for me to enjoy. I love you.

Guest name:	jon duncan		Date:	2009-03-25
Location:	Birralee, Nth Tas
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just got home from the gig at the HUB in Launceston. absolutely brilliant mate. especially thankful to hear pinball millionaire live. loved the arrangements and the feelgood vibe amongst the small gathering. encore of Falling Aeroplanes sans mics was a nice touch and then the cabaret style performance of Manilla NSW with Corey was great too. hope you like the disc I left with you tonight - a few of my favorite songs of yours I recorded yesterday and today as a personal little tribute. love your stuff mate, keep the flag flying. look forward to next Tassie visit. cheers, Jon Duncan.

Guest name:	Rob		Date:	2009-03-15
Location:	Adelaide
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VERY much looking forward to Pointing Ray Guns at Pagans, but as i posted a few months ago, i'm desperate to get my mitts on an electronic version of Butterfly Bones. I have only heard it once (live in Brisbane at the xmas show last year) because my vinyl player has a blunt stylus and i don't want to damage the 7" - but from that one listen i LOVED it and am dying to hear it again. Oh well, i guess i'll just have to wait and hear it live on April 11th. Or buy a new stylus/turntable...

Guest name:	bruce mac		Date:	2009-03-10
Location:	byron bay
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erm. not that I can complain, for reasons that are obvious to you Daz, but I'm wondering whatever happened to a planned disk of Simpletons covers perhaps titled "SHORT BACKWARD SQUARE"? Just got a few old Simps CDs back from a long-term loaner and have been marvelling @ how great they are. Not to say I'm not FROTHING on the latest from you champ! From the Tatts to the Figtree, yours in awe, Bruce : )

Guest name:	Aleena		Date:	2009-03-02
Location:	Canberra
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Please come play at Corinbank every year. =)

Guest name:	anna		Date:	2009-02-22
Location:	wellington
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loved your set at Camp! hope you managed to find a sleeping bag

Guest name:	sarah		Date:	2009-01-16
Location:
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even though based in vic, the pun with the 'wunderbar' (nz) is not wasted on me! that shall be an awesome show.. darren hanlon in a wunderbar. sweet. att: you'll visit the geelong area again soon, eh?

Guest name:	Claire		Date:	2009-01-07
Location:	Newcastle (aka Paradise), Australia
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For goodness' sake, Darren, come back to Newcastle! The Gallipoli Legions club sits empty and forlorn. Please? Go on... you can enjoy the beach while you're here. We miss you.

Guest name:	Hannah		Date:	2009-01-03
Location:	Gateshead, England
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Hi Darren. As a late xmas present I received a couple of cds you signed for me a while ago, which got rid of my january blues! I can't get enough of your songs at the minute. Any chance of seeing you up in northern England some time? Love the site, too. Thanks, Hannah :)

Guest name:	Asaba Owerri		Date:	2009-01-02
Location:	Lagos Nwanne
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i love this page. it looks really nice and very wonderful. keep up the wonderful good woirk and i will stopby next time

Guest name:	Neil P		Date:	2008-12-25
Location:	England, UK
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Hi, just a quick note to say that my 7" singles have arrived safely in England just in time for Christmas, many thanks (I love the x-ray sleeves). Best wishes for the New Year, I hope it's a good one for you. Dare I look forward to a new album in 2009??? Cheers, Neil (Leeds, UK)

Guest name:	Rob		Date:	2008-12-23
Location:	Adelaide
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Mr Hanlon, It was a pleasure to see your xmas show in Brisbane the other night - i happened to be in town that week and stayed an extra night just to see your show, it was WELL worth it! I purchased two copies of your new 7" - one for myself and one for my friend for xmas. She loves you so much she named her second child Eli :) I was wondering whether it would be possible to get an mp3 version of Butterfly Bones. I would dearly love to add it to a compilation CD i'm making for a friend, but alas i cannot convert it from vinyl to digital format. I must admit Butterfly Bones has jumped into my favourite songs of yours. Right up there with Falling Aeroplanes and I Wish That I Was Beautful For You. Once again, spectacular show at the Old Museum, and can't wait to see you in Adelaide in March =D

Guest name:	Andrew Cathcart		Date:	2008-12-23
Location:	Benalla, Victoria
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Hey Darren Was over the moon when I saw that you will be playing at Falls! I'm heading over to Marion Bay, can't wait to see your set, have been listening and liking your stuff for several years now. Can't wait! Favourite song is 'He Misses You Too, You Know'. Would love to here it live (wink, wink). Catch ya there!

Guest name:	Lauren Roberts		Date:	2008-12-21
Location:	Brisbane
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Love your work Dazza

Guest name:	Mira		Date:	2008-12-18
Location:	Richmond VIC
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Dear Mr Hanlon, I was in your audience last night (Brunswick) enjoying the tunes and soaking up the Christmassy cheer but I feel honour bound to apologise for forgetting the words to Yellow Submarine; a song from my all time favourite animation! I am heartfelt-wise wishing I could be there at St Stephens as that is my 'ol hood (lived on Church St) and I have eaten Shakespeare's pies in that very cemetery and have heard one or two choirs there in my time. Really I guess I wanted to thank you for a great night. I had a persistant, little flu and for a few hours I forgot my clamminess and dry cough amongst banter, melodies and a happy crowd. Keep the aspidistra flying, mira

Guest name:	caroline		Date:	2008-12-15
Location:	gothenburg
entry:
well, when will you return to gothenburg darren?

Guest name:	Trevor TNT Newman		Date:	2008-12-13
Location:	Darwin
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Mate, missed your Darwin gig !!! love the fact that you like buying notebooks more than writing in them he he.Hope to catch up with you in 09.

Guest name:	Darran hanlon		Date:	2008-12-09
Location:	geelong
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just want to point the uncanny sameness in our names its not a common name so when a past work friend had thought that i was playing a solo gig you were mentioned to me. i also play in a band i play drums. although my name is spelt a little different (Darran) but for most of my life the majority of people have spelt my name as Darren. i am only aware i think of only one other darren hanlon in my area so your name was of some interest to me. its just strange every time i here of you its like someone is talking about me. Anyway blabbed enough,, cheers.

Guest name:	Aaron Scheiwe		Date:	2008-12-07
Location:	Brisbane, Qld
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Hi Darren, I hope your globe-trotting adventures went well this year. Just missed you by a couple days in Lorensbergsteatern, Gothenburg in June so it's great to see you doing some shows back in the homeland. I'll see you at the Old Museum mate. Take care. p.s. great choice of venue!

Guest name:	vicki		Date:	2008-11-24
Location:	tucson!
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hey, darren! brooklyn bridge was just on kxci - has it been that long? love to you and pass it along the next rogue joey you see. vb

Guest name:	jennifer king		Date:	2008-11-20
Location:
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Hey Darren, what about the gig you owe us down here in Newcastle after your cancelled gig last year. Hope to see you soon?

Guest name:	HUGO		Date:	2008-11-13
Location:	London
entry:
ITS SUCH A FUN

Guest name:	Chappy		Date:	2008-11-12
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
Anyone willing to offer their house in Adelaide for a Darren Hanlon Xmas Gig???

Guest name:	Anne		Date:	2008-11-11
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
Very sad you won't be making it to Adelaide before Christmas. The show last Christmas was great - highly festive. I'm sure we could find an interesting venue at short notice if you change your mind - otherwise see you in March!

Guest name:	Duy Quang		Date:	2008-11-11
Location:	Newcastle
entry:
Dear Darren. You owe us a Newcastle show! The last one you canned at the last minute and it was on my birthday and i'd invited all my friends and i was crushed! And ou promised you'd make it up to us on the next tour...

Guest name:	Chappy		Date:	2008-10-26
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
Have to agree with Hannah Darren... I've moved from Melbourne to Adelaide, loved the Christmas show at the Toff last year and hope your doing it again this year in SA. PS. Nanna wants to know if you're doing a tea towel this year... the teaspoon was a hit!!!

Guest name:	Hannah		Date:	2008-10-23
Location:	Hobart
entry:
I noticed there are Christmas decorations in the shops already. I do hope you're coming down to Hobart for another Christmas show. Last year it was absolutely magical, and we were all grateful you included us on your tour.

Guest name:	Donyale		Date:	2008-10-03
Location:	Sydney
entry:
Hey Daz, I was writing crossly when my iPod suddenly pulled your voice out of its mysterious inner workings, and I had a wave of happy and calm descend. Then I realised, it has been years since I saw you last. Not sure if you're around much these days, but wanted you to know that of all the STUCCO set, you're the one I most miss talking to. But you still make me grin, even through headphones ... Cheers ears, and all the best, Donyale

Guest name:	Nick Edwards		Date:	2008-09-16
Location:	Winchester, England
entry:
Two brilliant (small) gigs at the EOTR on 14th sept, Darren. It was also great to have met you, albeit briefly, after The Bimble Inn gig. I was the one who mentioned I first heard your music on the 'Write Your Adventures Down CD and that I was going to see Robert Forster soon. Shame you couldn't have supported him (and Glenn and Adele). Hope to see you next time you are over''.and maybe EOTR year !! P.S. I could tell you were wondering what 'Roast Peacock' would taste like'..;=) Nick

Guest name:	Dan		Date:	2008-09-16
Location:	London
entry:
Managed to get along to the gig at Earls Court last night. It was amazing man. Had a great night and i am now a fan for life. More power to you and to Triple J!!

Guest name:	neilpatto		Date:	2008-09-10
Location:	Leeds, UK
entry:
Hi Darren, I'm really looking forward to Manchester gig, I've been waiting a long, long time to see you perform in the flesh. 'Funpark Fugitives' would be a great treat if you can manage it! Cheers, Neil PS whatever happened to the song contest??

Guest name:	Bri		Date:	2008-09-04
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
Dear Darren, I was recently enjoying the song A to Z, when it occurred to me that Yellow Submarine comes before Yesterday in the alphabet. Please amend and re-release the song ASAP. Could you please notify me when this happens as I would wish to purchase a new copy of Little Chills without this glaring error. Thanks, Love Bri P.S. please disregard this email if this lyric was intentionally alluding to the fact that we should forget about the past (yesterday). nice songwriting.

Guest name:	Bec		Date:	2008-08-29
Location:	Tamworth
entry:
heya, just a little note to request, on your next tour around. could you please consider playing Tamworth. I saw your show in uralla in '06 when i lived in Armidale, but missed last year as it wasn't promoted in Tamworth. I'd dearly love to come to another one of your shows, your an amazing talent. Blessed be

Guest name:	Asaba Owerri		Date:	2008-08-16
Location:	Lagos Nwanne
entry:
I love this page. It looks really nice and good. Keep it up and I will stopby next time.

Guest name:	Dani		Date:	2008-08-14
Location:	Spain
entry:
Hi Darren! I saw you some time ago in Barcelona with the Magnetic Fields and enjoyed your set very very much. If you can ever make it back to our city I will be very grateful and I'll try to bring in some friends! Cheers, Dani

Guest name:	Heather		Date:	2008-08-12
Location:	Australia
entry:
Just found out you'll be at End of the Road Festival.. YAY can't wait!!

Guest name:	robii		Date:	2008-08-08
Location:
entry:
i lovely it

Guest name:	Kate		Date:	2008-08-02
Location:
entry:
Ditto what Courtney said. I'm very intrigued, I've heard so much about you from a certain euphonium player.

Guest name:	Courtney		Date:	2008-08-02
Location:
entry:
Dear Darren, I have unfortunately not had the pleasure of an evening with you, and I was wondering when you'll be coming back to Melbourne? You see, we actually have a favourite, very short, euphonium player we're dying to see in concert... Thank you, Courtney :)

Guest name:	roozbeh		Date:	2008-07-21
Location:
entry:
you never showed up in our tent at rip it up. what kind of style is that?

Guest name:	Lauren		Date:	2008-07-11
Location:	London
entry:
Darren, your show last night was great - I enjoyed it even more than the Magnetic Fields. You rock! You looked a little bit sad though. I hope London/touring hasn't been too rough on you. I hope you enjoyed the beer (I wondered if you might have politely taken it and then tipped it out in case I was a crazy stalker!) Lauren

Guest name:	Ali		Date:	2008-07-10
Location:	London
entry:
Hi Darren, Really enjoyed the show last night and it was a pleasure to meet your acquaintance. Thanks again for playing Video Party Sleepover! If you want to take up the offer of a place to stay feel free to just drop me a line. Look forward to seeing you again over the summer, All the best Ali

Guest name:	BLK		Date:	2008-07-09
Location:
entry:
http://www.blackweb.phorum.cz

Guest name:	Beth		Date:	2008-07-08
Location:	Barcelona (Spain)
entry:
We really enjoyed your show in Barcelona. It's a pleasure discover singers like you: nice voice, ironic lyrics and a great sense of humour. Go on, we'll be waiting for your songs. Best wishes

Guest name:	Ellen		Date:	2008-07-05
Location:	Duesseldorf, Germany
entry:
Hi again Darren, Guitar mystery solved! Jorgensenos has new owners and is now called Tongeros Musikhaus http://www.musik-tonger.de/....unfortunately the website is only in German....let me know if you need anything translated! All the best, Ellen

Guest name:	Ellen		Date:	2008-07-04
Location:	Duesseldorf, Germany
entry:
Hi Darren, Great meeting you in Heidelberg yesterday! Really enjoyed the show. As promised, I looked up Jorgensenos Musikhaus in Dosseldorf for info about your guitar, but they donot seem to have a website. Weird! Will bike by there tomorrow and have a look. Hope the rest of your tour is superb! All the best, Ellen

Guest name:	Hannes		Date:	2008-07-01
Location:	Sweden
entry:
Great show in Copenhagen (Vega). Too bad it was a short set and the next time you gotta play the Last Night song. You mentioned playing in Denmark again soon... Keep us posted! P.S. Big Pineapple and Prawn.. sure... just don't forget about the Big Banana!

Guest name:	Ari Honkanen aka mr. Pinely		Date:	2008-07-01
Location:	Helsinki
entry:
No morjensta!! Thanks for the Vega show once again, you made the crowd feel warm and welcome! Unfortunately that feeling went away with you...Your latest album is keeping people hungry today as well, but I do hope you sleep well :) And you should check out what we are up to in Finland: www.myspace.com/circusfolkband. Take care!

Guest name:	Mark		Date:	2008-06-30
Location:	Aberdeenshire, Scotland
entry:
Another request to play in Scotland. Anywhere in Scotland! It's a long way to travel just to play a few support shows in London. Please do some other shows while you are in the UK

Guest name:	MUMU		Date:	2008-06-30
Location:	Nigeria
entry:
COOL SIT

Guest name:	Caroline		Date:	2008-06-29
Location:	Gothenburg
entry:
Thanks for yesterday before the Magnetic Fields-gig. You were great. It's nice to have found you and your songs.

Guest name:	Chula Murray		Date:	2008-06-12
Location:	Edinburgh
entry:
Funny, I was just about to suggest an Edinburgh show myself... It's been too long since last seeing you play at the Wauchope Arts Hall! Come up to Scotland, do it do it do it :)

Guest name:	Brendan		Date:	2008-06-10
Location:	Edinburgh
entry:
Daz, Any chance of an Edinburgh gig on the tour? We can't make it to London- but have a place you can stay in Edinburgh...

Guest name:	Mike Onyeze		Date:	2008-06-06
Location:	togo
entry:
loving good work wish you the best of service

Guest name:	Brooke Meredith		Date:	2008-05-23
Location:	Darwin
entry:
Hi Darren Just wondering if there is any chance you might do another gig in Darwin again soon. Absolutely loved your gig at Happyess and would love to see you here again soon!! Take care! Brooke

Guest name:	Ken		Date:	2008-05-23
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Dazza what did you make of the book "The Tigers"?

Guest name:	David		Date:	2008-05-23
Location:
entry:
The GABA.INFO is a poisoned web page. If your running Windows take care. But what I wanted to post was: Glad to get email about the European tour. Pity I'm in the USA. I guess I'll have to wait for a later tour. And is there any word on a new music?

Guest name:	Juanjo		Date:	2008-05-15
Location:	Malaga, Spain
entry:
Hi!!! I love your music! See you in Malaga!!!

Guest name:	Tom Erickson		Date:	2008-05-13
Location:	Laurieton, NSW
entry:
yo daz luddite tom looked for castles but could not see anyway (so many pages) have a good tour (your sight much better love the the medallions) if you end up in seattle Will will put you up see above. The Duke girls intervieving me have to go and make up some lies! ciao.

Guest name:	Dominic		Date:	2008-05-13
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
Just a couple of questions... firstly, you is it? How's elbow did you brush? i've been arguing with a friend about the possibilities for a while, please settle it. secondly, what is being said at the end of 'couch surfing', it's obviously something about finally getting a roof and four wall to live in but i can't quite hear the words. thanks.

Guest name:	Claire Hollingsworth		Date:	2008-06-17
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Flippin yeah daz! nicely carved

Guest name:	Ryan		Date:	2008-04-21
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
Hey darren. Heard your effort at drive-time radio with Dools this arvo and must say you did a top job! Love the website, love the music, please come back to Adelaide soon!

Guest name:	Richard		Date:	2008-04-16
Location:	San diego Ca
entry:
I just heard " I wish that I was beautiful for you " on Pandora.com . I had my spoon staition on and you popd up. I loved the song and went strait to your site. I'm gonna pick up your cd today and start telling all my friends about you. Thanks for makeing music

Guest name:	Gavin Osborn		Date:	2008-04-08
Location:	London
entry:
hello darren. sorry i missed your performance at the wedding in the botanic gardens. completely forgot to get your email from daniel so here i am. good to meet you in melbourne after the show. hopefully get to see you play over here in london at some point... cheerio gavin

Guest name:	Prince		Date:	2008-04-08
Location:	Lome Togo
entry:
I am happy to be approved member of this site lest i forget, umu africa keep out of this site cos i am here.

Guest name:	Alexis		Date:	2008-04-01
Location:	melbourne
entry:
Just listening to early days brings back so many memories. great stuff, thanks.

Guest name:	Alexis		Date:	2008-04-01
Location:	melbourne
entry:
Just listening to early days brings back so many memories. great stuff, thanks.

Guest name:	Ahmed S.		Date:	2008-03-24
Location:
entry:
Beautiful graphics.

Guest name:	Nome		Date:	2008-03-19
Location:	Toowoomba
entry:
You are awe-inspiring. I used to see your mum fairly regularly. But its been a long time since I visited that town. I have thought about you often in my life journey, with my children and around the world. You are true and honest. It wasnt until recently when I happened across Tracey on Facebook, that we started emailling and she told me that she had seen one of your shows. She said you were brilliant, which we already knew. I too Google you and here I am. I have asked a friend back home on the coast to shoot me out a few CD's. My son, Jake, who is an avid guitarist will love them. I cant wait to see you live myself. I have 2 teenage boys who will be dying to come along. I have sent links to your website to everyone I have contacts with, we would love to see you bigger than "Ben" so to speak. I have read your site top to toe. You are an inspiration to all. Kindest Regards Nome

Guest name:	ruth		Date:	2008-03-16
Location:
entry:
wow, i really love your site!

Guest name:	nik		Date:	2008-06-06
Location:	brisbane
entry:
Darren have thought about soundtracking movies mate? Like the Melb guy David Hirshfelder and Jonny Greenwood , who did a wonderous job on "There Will Be Blood" Another hilarious turn would be to write new music for Flight of the Conchords...now that would something. Surely they need a song at least for each episode. Themes could include bus stop romances, fairground attractions and dog park frolics. The lyrical world is your sticky little oyster. But seriously now..

Guest name:	Maxime		Date:	2008-03-10
Location:
entry:
Darren ! Darren ! Website ! Ooooolo

Guest name:	Simon		Date:	2008-02-28
Location:	Northcote, Victoria
entry:
Hey Daz, I first heard of you when I met your sister who was living with a friend of mine in a sharehouse in Carlton. Since coming across your first album at Coburg Library, I have cherished your music and I enjoy playing your songs myself. I have made a few YouTube videos of myself covering your songs. The first two are primitively made, as they were my first goes at making and uploading a video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lW0uxCyDhIw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kX8uFUXQR9Q but my latest cover of your songs is my 25th video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg904ugA2NU I hope you don't mind. I'm just a fan.

Guest name:	Bob		Date:	2008-02-26
Location:
entry:
Very nice!

Guest name:	kate		Date:	2008-02-24
Location:	yarraville
entry:
hi darren i like your new beard. but when are the final results of the russell crowe look-a-like contest released? i enjoyed your set at laneway yesterday and i enjoyed bumping elbows with you while the boogie board crashed into heads during still flyin' (those crazy cats!)

Guest name:	Yakutie		Date:	2008-02-12
Location:	South Park, Colorado
entry:
Thanks.

Guest name:	Peter		Date:	2008-02-07
Location:
entry:
hey darren good luck!!!!

Guest name:	Giaco		Date:	2008-02-06
Location:	http://www.photoboxgallery.com/177936
entry:
http://www.photoboxgallery.com/177936 Yes I do like Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers

Guest name:	Bill		Date:	2008-02-01
Location:	Konstanz Germany
entry:
Very nice homepage!!!

Guest name:	Norma Arnold		Date:	2008-01-23
Location:	burbs
entry:
Great work!

Guest name:	Arnold Rimmer		Date:	2008-01-11
Location:	England
entry:
Keep up the good work man.

Guest name:	Mike Standish		Date:	2008-01-02
Location:	Seattle, WA, USA
entry:
You are awesome. Saw you when you opened for Magnetic Fields in Seattle a couple years back. Please return posthaste!

Guest name:	Kieran L		Date:	2008-01-02
Location:	Nambour QLD
entry:
Fantastic music Mr. Hanlon! Resently went to a driving trip to South Australia just after one of your concerts in Gympie. Dad bought the CD and the family jived away the entire trip! The site is great too. Cute kitty!

Guest name:	Ron		Date:	2008-01-02
Location:
entry:
I love the site.

Guest name:	jac		Date:	2008-01-01
Location:	Hobart
entry:
Hello Darren Hanlon, what a magical, gem of a concert you performed in Hobart last month! Especially thankyou for playing Ends of the City, that song helps me make decisions and feel brave. It was lovley that you didn't forget Tassie, please come back down soon. Goodluck for the New Year, from Jacquie. P.S, my little brother who only listens to rap heard me playing your music and now he only listens to rap, plus Darren Hanlon.

Guest name:	Sandy		Date:	2007-12-31
Location:
entry:
Dear Darren (& Tie), Thoroughly enjoyed your music at the Clarendon the other week & feel you deserve some kudos for (in addition to accessorising well with wool) pressing on through the rabble of the Christmas party down the side wall. Hope to hear you again soon. Cheers, Sandy :-)

Guest name:	Mary Barry		Date:	2007-12-26
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Hi Darren, Heard you had a great holiday with Roz & Tony. I hear of your progress from them and will catch up with you one day either in Melbourne or WA on their next posting. Keep on writing that beautiful music!! Tony's mum Mary

Guest name:	Jim & Tonics		Date:	2007-12-26
Location:
entry:
Thanks for the opportunity of performing with you at The Troubadour, it was a thrill. You have great audiences - what an atmosphere! Jim & Tonics.

Guest name:	Libby		Date:	2007-12-24
Location:	Brisbane/St George
entry:
Gig last night in the Valley was great Darren! Thanks for what topped off the best day I have had in sooo long! Merry Christmas!

Guest name:	Matt		Date:	2007-12-23
Location:	Melbourne/Canberra
entry:
Dazz -saw you in surrogate Canberra town recently & brought along friends who were new to & touched by your music. Great night despite the ANU Bar acoustics (dunno if you remember but I was the one who snuck out in an attempt to turn THOSE fridges off, got busted). Been seeing you a long time from the Simpletons days, the Candle cameo appearances in Fitzroy, Empress gigs with Couchy on stage playing waterglasses & now everyone sings along to a song that you wrote by yourself one evening. You've come a long way, no doubt because your music talks to a whole lot of different people. My girl is studying in N. Korea, where the heat gets shut off at night along with the electricity -and without any cars on the road, voices seem louder. So those lines mean a lot to us. Especially when I come home to my empty house after big nights and it calms me. I play ukulele and will cut to the chase - what tuning to you use & can you get me started? Nearly worked it out but 3 different ways! Merry Xmas.

Guest name:	Stephen Reid		Date:	2007-12-19
Location:	Hobart
entry:
Hey thanks for the show last night in Hobart! It was fantastic! Please come back down...soon!

Guest name:	Jenny		Date:	2007-12-19
Location:	York, England
entry:
I read with fear your news that you may not tour again for a bit. I have never seen you live and read the accounts written here with envy. Is there the least chance you could do a show in nothern England at some time in the future, say, somewhere between Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle? There's a little city called York that's right in the middle of these three. Maybe you could play there? I reckon I could coerce enough people to make it worth your while. Go on. Go on. Go on go on go on go on go on. Go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on go on GO ON!

Guest name:	Trina		Date:	2007-12-19
Location:
entry:
Have been excited all day today about your show tonight, Thanks for coming to town and bringing some Christmas cheer, it's been a long time between drinks for us Hobartians. And an insider tip, if you need a coffee before heading out of town head to tricycle at Salamanca, by far the best in town. See you tonight, can't wait. Cheers Trina

Guest name:	Andy Heyer		Date:	2007-12-03
Location:	Gold Coast
entry:
Hey Darren, Long time since I saw you mate. God it has to be back in the late 80's. I spoke to my folks the other day and you came up in the conversation, they still see your mum around town. So i thought i'd see what happened if I googled you - and here you are. Great to see that you've done so well mate. If you get a chance drop me a line.

Guest name:	oska		Date:	2007-11-28
Location:	cuenca, ecuador
entry:
in the seven years that i owned rubys in melbourne, i saw more than 2000 gigs, and your last was not only the finest, but had the most enviable status of being the only time the pacman machine could be heard over the band. Which was ironic because it was your keyboard player giving it a go. I went to turn it off but he was half way through a game : then i called him a 'bad man' jokingly. He later came up and said he wasn't a bad man, and looked really sad - i still think about this and feel a bit cruel. So could you tell him i really was only joking : the whole scenario was beautiful. ps - admittedly there was 5 free credits on the machine, and you know how that feels. - pps. thanks.

Guest name:	glenn		Date:	2007-11-22
Location:	melbourne
entry:
hey darren, what happened to the northcote social club christmas show? i look forward to it more than i do putting up the tree or hanging the pillowcase. the 'toff' show will just have to do i guess.

Guest name:	ONYEZE ANAMBRA		Date:	2007-11-15
Location:	LOME TOGO
entry:
IS A NICE SIET KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Guest name:	Chris		Date:	2007-11-10
Location:	Walgett
entry:
Hi Darren Wonderful show at Bellingen and it was a pleasure to meet you after the show it was definately worth the trip... my soul is totally cleansed!!! Anyhow if your planning on heading back out this way in the future drop me a line i would be all too happy to show you the best... and the worst of what this part of the country has to offer (couple of sweet little venues out here....hint hint) Thanks again Chris

Guest name:	Stephen		Date:	2007-11-10
Location:	sydney
entry:
hey, to those people below who doubt darrens sickness for his newcastle date, it was definately due to sickness. When he played in sydney on 31st October his voice was all but gone and it was only cups of tea that kept him going (how very rock and roll haha). By the end of the gig he could barely say who he was let along sing a song or even introduce one..... thats what he gets for indulging i his mr T fantasies i guess :) hope to see u soon mr darren :)

Guest name:	Ian		Date:	2007-11-10
Location:	Uralla Shire
entry:
Hi All I did the sound at the recent Uralla gig, and for the first time, ever, I heard more than half of the audience singing along with original songs. Mind-blowing. Great gig. Thanks.

Guest name:	Ian		Date:	2007-11-09
Location:	Bellingen
entry:
Great gig in Bello last night Darren, even the pouring rain didn't seem to worry anyone. Looking forward to the Bingara theatre show! cheers Ian

Guest name:	Pete and Jen		Date:	2007-11-09
Location:	Newcastle
entry:
Darren, Super Dooper disappointed at your no show last Thursday night (1st November) here in Newcastle. We saw you when you were here in June (we were the loved up couple sitting up front who got you to sing Lee Remmick)and you blew us away. I just hope you were genuinly sick and that it wasn't because of slow ticket sales. We feel let down! When will you be back in Newcastle? You owe us. Cheers!

Guest name:	Greg		Date:	2007-11-08
Location:	Gympie
entry:
Really enjoyed the gig last Sunday night in Gympie - keep up the good work. Hope to see you again in Gympie in the future.

Guest name:	Terry		Date:	2007-11-07
Location:	Gympie
entry:
Hey Darren, Great show at the Civic Centre on Sunday dude, first time I'd seen you live and I was left speechless, 2 thumbs up(if I had a third it'll be up also:p). Lucy and Pikelet where great, also the bloke on the piano and trumpet, Cory I think, good work would be hard to do!! Your feel good music is awesome. Thank you so much for signing the CD booklets you are a champion, best of luck for the future( not that you'll need it). Hope to see you live again, God Bless. Terry.

Guest name:	christine		Date:	2007-11-07
Location:	Gympie
entry:
Hi Darren, I left the Gympie Civic Centre on such a natural high last Sunday...after hearing you perform live again. Seeing such original performers like yourself is a really inspiring thing, coming from such a small town. Makes me want to pick up my guitar again. Your new song that goes, along the lines of, "and those things will follow you" was a truly touching line - that is still stuck in my head. Look forward to hearing more musical stories. Thanks again. Christine

Guest name:	jason		Date:	2007-11-05
Location:	Grafton
entry:
Thank you for our efforts in putting on a show at Uralla on Friday night. Mate, it was an unforgettale experience for myself and my partner . I've been following you since the days of the Simpletons and I never would have thought that i'd get the chance to enjoy one of your shows at the bloody top pub Uralla!! We really appreciated you soldiering on despite your oviously failing voice. We reckon you should call your new song Rowlf after that ukelele superstar Rowlf the dog from the muppets. Either that or Wally. Thanks again for a great show.What chance of you performing at Blues and roots next year? Oh, and Pikelet was absolutely captivating as well, both on her own and belting it out alongside you.

Guest name:	Linda		Date:	2007-11-01
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Thanks for a great show in Canberra on Tuesday night. It was weird being at a Darren Hanlon gig that wasn't at Tilley's! The Mr T rap was great and I loved hearing the songs I hadn't heard before live. Another word that rhymes with Frolich, Colic (although that could border on insulting, Elli Wallach could end up an alcholic with Colic who frolichs!) He may not be so proud of having a song written about him then! Good luck for the rest of the tour and I am really looking forward to your Chrissie gigs and the rumoured new album next year. Cheers from Canberra, Linda

Guest name:	Marty		Date:	2007-10-30
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Hey Darren et al. Awesome show last night @ ANU (first time punter, long time listener). Your Mr T rap was as hilarious as it was surprising (yes, I was in character!) Cory's "multi-tasking" was great & Pikelet's....well...she's cute! (not to mention talented with the piano accordian, which impresses me to no end). Apart from your new cuss word of "frollic" I thought of a couple more "Walloch" words in the car on the way home....Anabolic/Alcoholic/Tulloch (wines), there appears to be a theme to those, however, I'm sure there's tens more. Was great to hear you never tire of Falling Aeroplanes...personally, neither do I. Hope the rest of your road trip is awesome, esp Gympie. Was great to spend the last night of not knowing you (in a non-creepy way). Punk's not dead!!!

Guest name:	kate		Date:	2007-10-30
Location:
entry:
great gig at the speigletent last night Darren - hope to see some more around melbourne soon. cheers, kate. p.s. maybe you should buy a watch?

Guest name:	Miranda		Date:	2007-10-29
Location:	Shepparton
entry:
Darren, a little greeting from the land of tinned fruit and plastic cows. Saw your show Sunday at the Spiegeltent, in fact we shared a beer. Just wanted to say thanks for a night of giggles. Oh and you mentioned a show coming up in December but my google search has come up blank, whats the go???

Guest name:	Damien		Date:	2007-10-29
Location:	Albury-Wodonga
entry:
G'day Dazza, please drop by Albury-Wodonga when you get a chance. Can't get to Melbourne for mid-week gigs and there's definitely an audience when you play up here. Cheers, Damo

Guest name:	Bentley		Date:	2007-10-28
Location:	Bridges "Yandina"
entry:
Howdy, We'll be there in Gympie supporting ya! Stoked ya around, always ready for a good shindig. Waz and I really enjoy (mild way to say you rock out) listening to the songs your putting out. We'll see ya there (that sounds abit creepy really). Cheerio

Guest name:	Julie Byrne Ducie		Date:	2007-10-28
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Hi Darren, Just want to say how excited i am, still, about your gig at Spiegel last night, sunday 28 Oct, so much so I nearly threw one of my pigtails to you!!. It was my first time and I am thinking of coming back tonight, if I can wrangle it! It was so intimate, I Loved everything you did and your voice just sent me....... with your new song......got some title ideas, but need to hear it again!!! I bought your latest CD which will live in the car this week, I am a wine rep, should keep me smiling till the weekend! When you back in melb, dates set yet for xmas time? This will be my first xmas in melb, I am 1st in the line.....bon chance...... crazy scott Julie, Glasgow, living in Melb.

Guest name:	Jo Cleveland		Date:	2007-10-26
Location:	Launceston
entry:
So great to finally see hear and meet you. A delightful surprise to have a 'double bunger' with Sarah Blasko. I hope you had a good sleep at the Royal Oak! See you next time and hope I wont be in hospital.

Guest name:	Booty Nak		Date:	2007-10-23
Location:	Australia
entry:
Fantastic!!

Guest name:	Another Mugu Nwaite		Date:	2007-10-18
Location:	London
entry:
I love this page

Guest name:	rev. harry		Date:	2007-10-13
Location:
entry:
nice

Guest name:	Andrew King		Date:	2007-10-10
Location:	Sydney
entry:
I hope to catch Darren playing in Sydney before the end of the year, but as usual I will probably miss him!

Guest name:	chris		Date:	2007-10-05
Location:	thailand
entry:
I REALLY LIKE IT. www.pattayainfo.com/nirvana

Guest name:	aba owerri		Date:	2007-10-04
Location:	asaba
entry:
biko unu nyerem numu ohera kz mu weta ego biko

Guest name:	mugu		Date:	2007-09-29
Location:	heaven
entry:
fine site

Guest name:	Staar		Date:	2007-09-29
Location:	Darwin
entry:
When are you coming to Darwin next Darren? I fell in love with your music when I first saw you in Perth in 1999 (maybe 2000).

Guest name:	carly		Date:	2007-09-28
Location:	adelaide
entry:
how come the adelaide gig isnt listed on your site? im gonna try and get tickets now, but i'll be very sad if they've sold out before i even knew you were coming sad panda. can i bring my kids if its ok with zac and naomi?

Guest name:	Matty		Date:	2007-09-25
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Why aren't you playing at Tilleys in Canberra anymore? That was such an awesome venue.

Guest name:	Phil Kilter		Date:	2007-09-15
Location:
entry:
Nice site, thanks.

Guest name:	josh		Date:	2007-09-07
Location:	toledo
entry:
loved the gig at mickeys. you really taught those punks how to rock out with a banjo! come back soon

Guest name:	Adam		Date:	2007-08-21
Location:	chicago
entry:
Hey Darren, That Chicago show was great. Thanks for letting me take those videos of a couple of your songs. Now I can make millions on the internet!!! I went on that Chicago Architecture tour today, when it was sunny. I decided not to go in the rain, turns out that was a good decision, seeing as though the boat has an open deck. The tour was pretty cool, maybe something for next time you go to Chicago. Hope you got to play the pinnies!

Guest name:	Steve		Date:	2007-08-20
Location:	Seattle, WA
entry:
You're playing Seattle the day after we leave town, you silly billy. We're missing the Lucksmiths too. What is wrong with you crazy Ozzies and your tour schedules! I guess we'll have to find a way down to Portland on the 22nd somehow.

Guest name:	dave		Date:	2007-08-18
Location:
entry:
Great show at the Cake Shop! Not every day you see a baby dancing to Punk's Not Dead/Anarchy. Sofie and Tali loved the cd's. The studio disc flies further, but the live disc tastes better (apparently).

Guest name:	Alex Militello		Date:	2007-08-17
Location:	Rockford Michigan
entry:
DJ asked me if I like Darren Hanlon or crappy punk, I went with Darren.

Guest name:	mugu maga		Date:	2007-08-17
Location:	lome togo
entry:
mugu maga

Guest name:	Adam		Date:	2007-08-13
Location:	Chicago
entry:
Wow. So I asked if it was possible for you to play a show around Illinois on the 19th of August, and you're playing a show in Chicago on the 19th August. You're like a magic genie! Can I also provide a loss for John Howard in the upcoming election? That would be grand.

Guest name:	emily		Date:	2007-08-08
Location:	altoona, pa
entry:
I love the songs and videos (seen on youtube) by Darren Hanlon and company. Happiness is a Chemical and Unmade Bed are so moving...esp. the latter as it represents social isolation so well. I had tears in my eyes...painful, sad and true. Besides all that, the music is really good. :)

Guest name:	fanyi		Date:	2007-08-03
Location:
entry:
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Guest name:	Kristoffer		Date:	2007-08-02
Location:	Oslo
entry:
Hi, I'm sorry to see that you were in Norway but didn't come to Oslo. Hope you come again real soon! We are many that're looking forward to it!

Guest name:	Lennart Mogren		Date:	2007-08-01
Location:	Stockholm, Sweden
entry:
Hi Darren! Great listening to your latest song at Debaser in Stockholm tonigt. Good luck with the rest of the tour and drop me a line whenever you feel like it. The monastery sounds fun!

Guest name:	Adam		Date:	2007-07-30
Location:	Chicago
entry:
hey darren, any chance that there might be a show around the illinois area? that would be cool. i have been telling friends that we have to go see you if you do. I can guarantee at least 3 people around the 19th August...

Guest name:	amanda oliver		Date:	2007-07-28
Location:	london
entry:
hey darren... thank you again for such a brillant gig in brighton last week, im so glad I finally got to see you live..Ive been smiling ever since.. hope the rest of the tour goes well.. take it easy tiger, amanda PS we got the last train back to london and avoided sleeping on the beach so no need to feel bad :)

Guest name:	kien (and sarah)		Date:	2007-07-28
Location:	Kingston Canada
entry:
Hey Darren, The concert in Brighton was a delight; glad we had the chance to meet you afterwards. As I mentioned, if you're ever planning on coming to Canada (Ontario), let me know. My email is above. Catch up with you next time we cross paths on holiday... Cheers, Kien (and Sarah)

Guest name:	Charlie		Date:	2007-07-23
Location:	Weymouth(originally from Sydney)
entry:
Hey Darren! I'm so annoyed I missed your Brighton gig, I was there LAST Sunday. It would have been great to hear some music from home. If you get the chance to do any gigs in the South West, please do! I'll make sure to check your site more often now ;) You're doing a great job promoting live Australian music, I've heard your songs being played in loads of pubs. Take care bud!

Guest name:	Alan		Date:	2007-07-22
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Hello Darren! We saw you again at Tilley's. Ahhhh Tilley's. We were the slightly (ok slightly more than slightly) pissed people who harassed you at the end and had photos with you. We have some great photos by the way, so thanks for being a good sport (tolerant). The first time I'd ever heard your music was the last time you were at Tilley's. You wrote "first time listener" on my CD. I thought that was pretty cool. Anyway, I just wanted to say keep doing what you're doing and keep coming back to Tilley's. Your music means a lot to us. PS - Bree, if you're reading this, I'm sorry I harassed you too. I think you're great. The photos of me and you are funny too. I look excited. Your expression is a cross between bemused and disgusted. I want you to know that I shunned the opportunity for pictures with Holly and Sarah to have one with you. I will never regret that decision. PPS - Darren, my housemate Kristy still wants a song written about her. Stay well guys.

Guest name:	Susie		Date:	2007-07-19
Location:	Vancouver
entry:
I love Darren Hanlon!

Guest name:	Keith		Date:	2007-07-19
Location:	San Diego
entry:
Any plans for a trip up here?

Guest name:	Carolyn		Date:	2007-06-25
Location:	Alice Springs
entry:
Thanks for treating us gentle folk of Alice Springs (aka Paradise) to your humour and talent. You know I remembered Rob Clarkson on occasions last night... I hope the Propolis treats your throat and the echinacea helps heal the body. I forgot to tell you Centrum is the best thing I have learnt about being out on the road! Alice loves you, please come back soon (with Sarah and Holly!) X

Guest name:	Lee		Date:	2007-06-25
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Thanks for a great show at Tilley's on Saturday night. Talking with friends before the show, I was asked what songs I particularly wanted to hear - "Unmade Bed" and "Squash" was my instant reply. Further along, the conversation turned to other concerts we would like to go to - Sarah Blasko was the unanimous response. How awesome it was, then, that they all come together! Don't wait too long to tour again - we will be there for sure!

Guest name:	Nick Swann		Date:	2007-06-25
Location:	O'Sullivan Beach, South Australia
entry:
I only just discovered your music after borrowing a Meredith Festival DVD from the local library and just missed a gig you had in Adelaide by a couple of days. I'm sure I saw you with Mick Thomas a few years ago but hadn't realised that you might have been such a great songwriter and performer. Must catch your next gig in Adelaide. Have a great European tour.

Guest name:	Nathan		Date:	2007-06-24
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Thanks for great show last night at Tilley's. Hope the drive back to Syd wasn't too long. Thanks for hanging around and signing/talking after the gig. Your shows are never a let down. Cheers

Guest name:	Linda		Date:	2007-06-23
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Great gig last night at Tilley's Darren. Hope you are feeling better soon and thanks for playing Hold On even through larangitis, it is my favourite song! Linda

Guest name:	Scott C.		Date:	2007-06-22
Location:	Perth, W.A
entry:
Great shows at Mojo's on the weekend. Was quite stoked to hear some newies and delighted that Manilla, NSW got a guernsey both nights (even if you did scoff at my suggestion that it should be a single!) Good luck for rest of tour and any future single releases..

Guest name:	James		Date:	2007-06-21
Location:	Perth
entry:
Great show last Sunday, Darren. I sat up the front and had probably the most warm, unambiguously enjoyable live music experience of my life. Hope you release a songbook soon. I'm sitting at my keyboard trying to work out "Old Dream", and not doing too well so far...

Guest name:	Linus		Date:	2007-06-21
Location:	Chicago
entry:
See you're coming to the states for show in Athens. You should stop in Chicago on the way through as well.

Guest name:	Ryan		Date:	2007-06-19
Location:	Scarborough, perth
entry:
As mentioned by a New Norcia Monk..excllent "Gig" Darren. Always a pleasure to see you in town. Thanks for singing the bit "thats a tall beer"...always makes me giggle like a kid. Something made me want to go home and watch Short Curcuit after the show too. Brillant. Thanks for a great night guys

Guest name:	Sarah		Date:	2007-06-16
Location:	Perth/ Freo
entry:
Happy Birfday-tide etc. Yummy gig last night! Even the weird guy from Dead Poet's Society who knew the words to every one of your songs who I foolishly made eye-contact with as I sang along to a couple and who then proceeded to do Kenny Everitt hands in my direction intersperced with tapping and prodding me on the back, arm and forehead for the duration. I fear you have many weird guy fans who leave MySpace only to see you in real space. Not sure about soy milk and earl grey, but general respect for your references to soy and tofu as we all know they are a better alernative to eating animal stuff if we want the planet to be sexy. Then maybe we will win the "best planet" competition. I think you should have a listen to Nizlopi, lovely boys from the UK. especially (we could make love) Extraordinary.

Guest name:	Nathan		Date:	2007-06-15
Location:	Adelaide
entry:
I have no idea where you get your inspiration for your songs but many many thanks for recording them as i listen to them every single day. I look forward to seeing you play live again as i enjoyed it no end!

Guest name:	Lachie		Date:	2007-06-14
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
I was at your show at the East Brunswick Club last night and just wanted to say it was a really good show. Thanks for playing (there's just not enough songs about) squash.

Guest name:	Jenny		Date:	2007-06-14
Location:	at work in Scarborough, England
entry:
A rather bizarre series of events led to my discovering your music (which included secret societies and a comedy show in Edinburgh), but I am very glad that I have. Admittedly its not easy (or cheap, I am a Yorkshire lass after all) getting hold of your stuff but its worth the effort. Keep up the good work, Jenny xxx

Guest name:	ndu		Date:	2007-06-11
Location:	togo
entry:
keeeeeep offfff muguuuuuuuu

Guest name:	Chris		Date:	2007-06-07
Location:	Newcastle
entry:
Last night i over-dosed on Happiness. I am still grasping for words to describe the mesmerising and charming night. There must be a word to explain it in German... Thankyou so very much

Guest name:	Ange		Date:	2007-06-06
Location:	Cronulla
entry:
Darren... thanks for the Cronulla gig last night... Totally inspiring and worth heading out on a cold night to stand on the steps and watch a superb gig...

Guest name:	Nic		Date:	2007-06-06
Location:	Newcastle
entry:
Hi Darren, Can't wait to see you tonight...Have a 9 hr shift to get through today and I'll b singin ur lyrics throughout the RSL!

Guest name:	Mark Roberts		Date:	2007-06-06
Location:	Sydney
entry:
Hey Darren, I was at your gig last night in Cronulla and i just wanted to say a big thankyou again for such an excellent set, for being willing to sign my shirt and chat to me, and for being such a nice guy. Hope the rest of the 'Elbows' tour is great for you! Hope to catch you sometime down the line! - Mark.

Guest name:	Kate		Date:	2007-06-05
Location:
entry:
Hey, I found out about your music when I was looking for bands to see when I go to Darwin for my uni holidays. I love your music and I love the fact that you can make songs sbout simple things seem poetic. I will be at your show at Happy Yess in Darwin so if you see a brown haired girl sitting alone come say hello.

Guest name:	Ali		Date:	2007-05-30
Location:
entry:
Hi Darren, I'm sad to see Lismore is not on your tour schedule. Any chance of coming up our way this year? Here's hoping :) Ali

Guest name:	Joss		Date:	2007-05-28
Location:	Alice Springs
entry:
I'm so glad you are finally heading our way. I have been saying for the past 3 years of living here that it'd be wonderful for you o do a gig at the Lane. However, I'm incredibly disappointed that the day you're playing in Alice is the day all my friends and I (and a plethora of others) head out for school holidays! We wait so patientally for great live music only to have it evade us. Is there no chance of a gig on the Saturday?? Your dedicated (and disappointed) Alice Springs Fan, Joss

Guest name:	Becky		Date:	2007-05-27
Location:	Hobart
entry:
Hey Darren, I am so glad that you are heading back out on the road - but you are missing us!!!! :( That makes me very sad... Anyway, hope that it all goes well Peace & love, Becky

Guest name:	Jess		Date:	2007-05-21
Location:	Crested Butte, CO, USA
entry:
Hey Darren, Thanks for the great music, it's a life saver. I'm living in the states and when ever I want to remind my self of home I put on your music and play it real loud while singing out of tune, even louder. I don't think my roommates like it too much but they will grow to love it. Can you please come over to the states so I can get back to my roots. You should come play in this small but lively town you'll love it. I do (the only place in the states I do)

Guest name:	MEEEEEEEEEEEE		Date:	2007-05-18
Location:
entry:
ha!

Guest name:	Georg		Date:	2007-05-08
Location:
entry:
Great site, guys! Keep up the awesome work!!!

Guest name:	Lisa		Date:	2007-05-03
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Hey Darren I had heard your name, I almost worked at The Globe (Brisbane) the night you played there and now that I am totally mesmerised by "Elbows" I am going to have to get all your albums and take a crash course in your amazing music and words. "Elbows" has touched me like no song has for a long long time. I even love what you said about the writing of the song, lonely, boozed up and a victim of circumstances. Isn't that always the way...... Take care and be aware that next time you are in Brisvegas I won't just be thinking vaguely that I must go and hear that guy play. Thanks for the music. Namaste Lisa

Guest name:	Flick		Date:	2007-05-03
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Hi Darren and all the crew. I would just like to say thanks for all your truly great music that makes me smile, no matter what I'm doing. In a slightly bizarre move I bought three albums at once, and have come to know and love them all in a "Darren Hanlon immersion" type experience. Utterly worth it, I am hooked for good. I really hope you will play some more gigs in Melbourne soon, I can't make it to Ruby's... Looking forward to seeing you soon. PS Darren will you marry me? ;-)

Guest name:	Elly		Date:	2007-05-01
Location:	London
entry:
Hey there! Was introduced to your music by an Aussie mate of mine, oh my word, am I ever glad I was!? You're awesome! Please come to London and do some shows, there are certainly enough Aussies here to make it worthwhile!!

Guest name:	marnie		Date:	2007-05-01
Location:	townsville, qld
entry:
hey darren, don't want to gush, but get the feeling i just might...... i just wanted to say congrats on creating some fantastic music! you know how there is always an artist who makes music that touches you? well, your music does that for me (there is that gushing see, it's embarressing). It's real, relates to the normal folk, and still manages to tug at the heart strings. keep up the good work, and i look forward to seeing you performing again up this way.

Guest name:	Alana Keygan		Date:	2007-04-27
Location:	Tassie
entry:
Hey Darren, I was recently in Sydney at Sarah Blasko Live at York theatre, i don't know whether you remember or not but it was my brothers birthday and we came back after the show to meet Sarah, we were so stoked that u were there and my bro got to meet u .. u r his inspiration as a musician himself he idolises u, so he had the best birthday ever thank you so much. Normally when u meet famous people they can disappoint u sometimes but meeting you made us love u even more.. you are so lovely

Guest name:	David Evans		Date:	2007-04-26
Location:	San Francisco
entry:
When you did your last US tour I hadn't heard of you. I hope it's not too long until you do the west coast of the US again as we've become big fans here.

Guest name:	Ali		Date:	2007-04-18
Location:
entry:
Hi Darren, I've been wanting to see you play for ages but never been able to make it to a show. Finally made it to (of all places) the Marrickville Sustainability Festival last weekend where you had at least one MASSIVE sugar induced fan down the front... It was a great show, we got our CDs signed and I've come out with a quite large crush on you... Oh dear! Thanks for the entertainment :)

Guest name:	Steve T		Date:	2007-04-17
Location:	Seattle, WA
entry:
Sub Pop my ass. You want Magic Marker, mate. And you want to drag your butt back to the Pacific Northwest (of the USA) and play twenty or thirty shows. That's what you need to do. Get a move on! I'll buy you as many Sambuccas as your heart desires, but not until you play here.

Guest name:	Rachel		Date:	2007-04-13
Location:	Dublin
entry:
Hey Darren I hope you are playing in Ireland when you come to Europe. Could love to see you perform again.

Guest name:	Melissa		Date:	2007-04-12
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Hi Daz, Just wanted to let you know that you kept me going while I was on exchange in Holland. I ordered "Fingertips" from the Candle Records website and had it shipped over. Best thing I ever did. When the heck are you going to be back here in Melbourne town. Mel

Guest name:	Penny		Date:	2007-04-11
Location:	Sydney
entry:
Just wanted to congratulate you on an awesome show at The Great Escape. Your lyrics and performance was an uplifting experience can't wait to see you live again!

Guest name:	Audrey		Date:	2007-04-10
Location:	In my closet, Sydney, Australia
entry:
The Great Escape twas rather awesome-o. Nuff said. P.S I lied when I said nuff said. P.S.AGAIN Bree is coolio.

Guest name:	naomi		Date:	2007-04-08
Location:	sydney
entry:
creepy as it may sound, your music makes me feel like crazy dancing and i feel no shame in admitting that. dont ever stop singing, and i shall go on dancing to my absolute pleasure (and embarrassment). xx

Guest name:	Eugene		Date:	2007-03-29
Location:	Tacoma, WA, USA
entry:
This is perhaps the best layout I've seen on a non-professional page ever. Seriously, amazing work here.

Guest name:	Audrey		Date:	2007-03-28
Location:	Perth
entry:
Hey i just wanted to know if you have been to the triple j website to see all the great reviews your album got, you should really cheak it out. By the way a very late congratulations on getting on the hottest 100, i thought you deserved number one...

Guest name:	Scott C.		Date:	2007-03-24
Location:	Pertn, WA.
entry:
I don't know if you have already, but I hope you get picked by another label soon since the demise of Candle... SubPop or Asthmatic Kitty perhaps...

Guest name:	nduu		Date:	2007-03-22
Location:	togo
entry:
KEEEEP OFFFFFF GUY

Guest name:	Emily		Date:	2007-03-19
Location:	London
entry:
Darren, I was on the tube today coming home from work on another London day when you came onto my ipod! I must have looked like an idiot grinning amongst all the dreary Londoners - but it made my day!

Guest name:	Billy james		Date:	2007-03-17
Location:
entry:
My daughters favorite band !

Guest name:	Richard		Date:	2007-03-15
Location:	Nashville USA
entry:
Thanks for the bonus live Seattle cd included with Elbows. If you've made it over here once perhaps you could do it again some time soon, and this time come to Nashville. Otherwise it will be mid 2008 before I return to live in Adelaide and get a chance to see you live (assuming you can drag yourself away from the Eastern seaboard)

Guest name:	Kat		Date:	2007-03-11
Location:
entry:
Wow Darren. Your track 'Elbows' captures so much, yet such a little thing. I can really relate. A brief touch of someone that means something to you, or you wish you meant something to them, and it is a massive thing. But to others that little touch is just nothing, insignificant. I love how you make the slightest thing into a meaningful song. Thanks..

Guest name:	matt heydon		Date:	2007-03-11
Location:	east st kilda
entry:
Darren, I have only just found your song. I heard it on RRR breakfast and it shone out like a diamond in a gangsters tooth. Anyhow, I'd managed to stream it a couple of times on your site, and I was wondering why I hadn't heard it more, when to my joy it came up on Rage. I was completely happy and filled with anticipation in respect of the coming of the explosion that is the horn arrangement. Don't get me wrong, it's a great song which gives the horn part it's glory. So just as the first tingles are running up my neck, the camera backs out to the street for a cowboy and the horns cannot be heard and I felt instantly violated. I suppose it is the only bit of the song which has no vocals which, one's camera musn't roam, during the singing of. I just tried logging on to your site for another listen but that too appears to be part of the conspiracy to stop me hearing it holus bolus. I guess I will have to buy the record. Geronimo

Guest name:	Amy		Date:	2007-03-10
Location:	Perth
entry:
Hey Darren, all of your songs make me feel so comforted for some reason. Your voice is beautiful. xx

Guest name:	Fringe		Date:	2007-03-09
Location:	Pomona
entry:
Hi Daz Here in the hills, live gigs for me are few and far between - I saw the Majestic on Rage and then caught your Elbow words and marvelled at what one misses. Hope you'll be back to headline here when the old girl has recovered from her facelift. Your refreshing songsmithing is well worth collecting. Nil bastardi carborundum! Cheers FD Beyond the Fringe

Guest name:	Jig		Date:	2007-03-08
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Just saw you at Rubies in Belgrave. Very nice show. Bree and Louise are beautiful. I hope you let them know that everyday

Guest name:	annie		Date:	2007-03-05
Location:
entry:
hi darren nice meeting you at laneway festival. really unexpected but yeah. hope to see you at the great escape. happiness is a chemical was a friggin awesome video which was in my head for the last 3 months. 'i wish that i was beautiful...' is so sweet. you should have done a music video for 'punk's not dead'. that would be tops. what record label are you on now that candle records has disbanded? or are you going your own way? annie

Guest name:	Maria		Date:	2007-03-04
Location:
entry:
Looking forward to seeing you on tour!!

Guest name:	Rachael G		Date:	2007-03-04
Location:	Hobart
entry:
Hi darren, just got the new elbows single the other day which is great and i recommend everyone buy it while you still can (sure to soon be a collectors item like the video store 7")! I had a bit of a problem getting the cd rom track to play properly - the visual seems to work but no audio? I don't know if anyone else has found this or if it is my lack of computer skills at fault, but i just thought i'd let you know. Keep up the good work and next time you have a gig in Tas I recommend Brookfield Winery in Margate, it is way better acoustics and atmosphere than the republic. cheers, rach p.s. i've got some photos somewhere of the result of that infamous flaming cocktail incident at the republic a few years ago - if you want to add it to your photo gallery let me know and i'll send it.

Guest name:	Dodge		Date:	2007-03-01
Location:	http://dodge.50webs.com
entry:
Very nice site!

Guest name:	Victoria		Date:	2007-02-27
Location:	Newcastle
entry:
Your music is so beautiful. Hope to see you live sometime.

Guest name:	ONYEZE OWERRI		Date:	2007-02-24
Location:	LOME TOG
entry:
IS A NICE SITE KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.

Guest name:	claire		Date:	2007-02-22
Location:	Newcastle, NSW
entry:
Darren! Your music makes me happy, thankyou! I love finding beauty and joy in everyday life, and I love that you bring out so much beauty in your music. It makes me relax when stressed, happy when sad, laugh when sober, cry when needed - ie makes life better than it was before listening. Cheers for the gift :)

Guest name:	claire		Date:	2007-02-22
Location:	Newcastle, NSW
entry:
Darren! Your music makes me happy, thankyou! I love finding beauty and joy in everyday life, and I love that you bring out so much beauty in your music. It makes me relax when stressed, happy when sad, laugh when sober, cry when needed - ie makes life better than it was before listening. Cheers for the gift :)

Guest name:	Colleen		Date:	2007-02-16
Location:	Washington D.C.
entry:
Darron, your music is really special, and makes working a desk job a slight bit more entertaining. Come to the U.S. again!

Guest name:	Ryan Watts		Date:	2007-02-14
Location:	Stavanger, Norway
entry:
Hello Darren, Well I saw you play in Launceston, Tas back in about November '06, The Royal Oak. Anyway now living in Stavanger Norway and I have a coaster here signed by yourself quoting that "I hereby swear Darren Hanlon that I will play in Stavanger Norway in 2008 and Joel and Ryan will be on the door list. Signed: Darren Hanlon" not sure if you remember that? Well there is a distinct lack of Aussie music over here so it's time to cash in the voucher. When does the Scando tour start? skol (cheers) Ryan

Guest name:	Linda		Date:	2007-01-30
Location:
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Hello Darren, Congrats on your 68th spot in JJJ Hottest 100. I voted for Hold On, I didn't think it would get you anywhere but had to give it a go! Linda

Guest name:	robin		Date:	2007-01-26
Location:	sheffield / england
entry:
Hello Darren, this is a really random contact but I saw you play a gig in sheffield years ago, and was having a discussion to my friends band 'coin-op' from brighton about how good 'hello stranger' was, when they were staying over during a tour, it seems you know the drummer matt quite well ! I'm a singer songwriter and I taught Nick the singer some guitar chords at college and have been mates with him ever since. If you're over this way again this next year or so,would be good to hear from you if you can, maybe offer myself as a support for any gigs in the north of england, hope the new year brings good luck, I've just become a daddy and am busy getting my web site up and running. Random I know, but say hi to matt if you are still in touch. regards.

Guest name:	Matt		Date:	2007-01-24
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Darren wrote: But when on stage and during the first song a pair of y-fronts landed at my feet all stage fright disappeared. Who could be nervous after that? I think the fact they'd been thrown by a man with a beard helped too. ***** I remember that, but then again, I was the one that threw them :) So Darren, with the tragic demise of Candle Records, what's happening with you? Come back to Canberra and I promise I won't throw undies at you...much. Cheers Matt, the phantom underwear thrower!!

Guest name:	ekeson guyman		Date:	2007-01-24
Location:	lome togo
entry:
nice site keep it up ok

Guest name:	bashor		Date:	2007-01-18
Location:	California
entry:
darren, bring your tootsies out to San Francisco and play us a show. You can stay at my house.

Guest name:	Darren P. Vowles		Date:	2007-01-18
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Global Music Cam is a high-speed internet site that allows artists to broadcast their performances live to a global audience. Viewers receive audio direct from the venue mixing desk, allowing a crystal clear broadcast of any live performance, while viewing pics provided by a 'webcam' at the venue. It is a world first service that will expand to include all genres of music and live performance throughout more than 30 countries by the end of the year.

Guest name:	Cate		Date:	2007-01-16
Location:
entry:
It would be great if Darren could play an all ages show some afternoon in Sydney or South coast. My five year old daughter loves Fingertips and Mountaintops nearly as much as I do and it would be great to take her to a live show. p.s. I am aware that Darren's not one of the Wiggles.

Guest name:	Aaron		Date:	2007-01-11
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Hi Darren, just wanted to give you a virtual pat on the back for your x-mas show at the globe in brissy, you were really amazing to see live and we really enjoyed the night! Thank for your music and thank you for 'fingertips and mountaintops'! Cheers

Guest name:	Jess		Date:	2007-01-10
Location:	sussex inlet aka south coast
entry:
hello, please come back to nowra! im so disapointed i couldnt go...so very crushed, and even if you hated nowra do an all ages gig in ulladulla or wollongong or somewhere drivable thanking you in advance=) ciao xo

Guest name:	Linda		Date:	2007-01-07
Location:
entry:
Thanks for a great Chrissie gig at the Clarendon. Your Christmas murder ballad made christmas lunch with my sisters in-laws seem not so bad after all!

Guest name:	bree		Date:	2006-12-29
Location:	wodonga
entry:
Just to let everyone (and Darren) know that he is the most lovely person in the world and everyone should buy him a drink when they see him. Thanks for everything Darren.

Guest name:	Keli		Date:	2006-12-29
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
=) You're a wonderful musician and I'm having a great time just listening to your album. Really awesome stuff =D

Guest name:	Grace		Date:	2006-12-28
Location:
entry:
When you're in Sydney, hopefully your sideshow shall be all ages!

Guest name:	Fran Wright		Date:	2006-12-28
Location:	Oxford England
entry:
hey Darren, just realised i had not wished you a happy christams, it has been a year since you left sunny Oxford and i miss you lots, lots of love Fran

Guest name:	tina		Date:	2006-12-27
Location:	brisbane
entry:
Hey Darren, Thanks very much for the fantastic show at the Globe last Saturday night, it topped off my year. Just wanted to let you know that i recorded one and a half songs and i recently uploaded them to youtube. I left a message on your myspace asking if this was ok? So i say again - if you have a problem with this - email me - and i will remove them asap. Also - thanks for signing the two cd's that i picked up after the gig - it was very kind of you. Anyways - love your music - happy new year and if you ever in need of some artwork/or graphic design for yourself or your albums let me know and i will do up something at mates rates...ummm...i know we aren't mates but it would be free for you anyway :) Cheers and thanks for the music, t.

Guest name:	Courtney Adams		Date:	2006-12-21
Location:	Los Angeles, CA
entry:
hey darren, courtney adams here. we met years ago at a mutual mates in San Francisco, we also witnessed an earthquake! shortly after, you crashed at my pad in l.a., played a couple shows in town. i came upon you just now whilst i was checking my mates' (gomez) show list and i see you two are on the same bill in april. great fest you scored, and way to go on numerous albums and apparent success. in short, it was nice to bump into you again, and congrats on your music. all the best, ceaxx

Guest name:	Mehman		Date:	2006-12-19
Location:
entry:
Nice pages

Guest name:	Liam		Date:	2006-12-19
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Hey Darren, did you listen to my cd in the car? I think its pretty music to drive to. I'm gonna miss your Christmas Show at The Globe, have a good one.

Guest name:	daniel ezzy		Date:	2006-12-19
Location:	seven hills
entry:
Gday if anyone has spare tix for hopetoun gig in syd. let me know i missed out.

Guest name:	Linda		Date:	2006-12-13
Location:	Australian Capital Territory (The real one!)
entry:
Hi Darren, Just wanted to say that on your Myspace website you have Sydney situated in the Australian Capital Territory, since I live in the ACT I am pretty sure that Sydney is in NSW!!!!! Going to your gig on Sunday night in Katoomba, can't wait!!!! Linda

Guest name:	Hannah		Date:	2006-12-13
Location:	Hartley
entry:
Hey Darren! Well, im seeing you at the clarendon on sunday night, im so excited! I just wanted to say good luck, and your lyrics blow me away! See you there!

Guest name:	Katherine Moses		Date:	2006-12-09
Location:	Orange NSW
entry:
hey...do u ever get called dazzaa?? hmm just wondering haha well i just wanted to say that ur video clips are wicked!! seriously! well i think u should come to Orange and play for us cause we would love that! we dont really get many good artists come so u really should!! haha well ill cya later then Katherine

Guest name:	bree		Date:	2006-12-06
Location:	wodonga
entry:
i desperately need to get in contact with darren or someone who might be able to help me out with a christmas present for my boyfriend it involves corny autographed pictures and maybe (if im lucky) something written personally by darren about my boy, we'll call him tom, coz that's his name. please please please help luv bree (girlfriend in desperate need of an kicharse present)

Guest name:	Darren B		Date:	2006-12-05
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Hi Daz, Just got 4 of your CDs from Candle Records (Early Days,Fingertips And Mountaintops,Hello Stranger,Little Chills) and they've gone straight into my favourite pile. You're a great songwriter. Cheers / Daz * *This is another Daz,not a schizophrenic writing to himself.

Guest name:	Mgbada Igbo		Date:	2006-12-04
Location:	florida
entry:
very nice site, pls keep it up for others to view.

Guest name:	gokhan		Date:	2006-12-03
Location:
entry:
hello my sites www.songame.net

Guest name:	Dave		Date:	2006-12-03
Location:	Sichuan, China
entry:
Hi Dazz Listening to Hello Stranger from China and remembering Oz. Thanks for your music and your great live shows. Dave. btw. I love the fact that you used "negatory" in a song :)

Guest name:	bamboo		Date:	2006-12-01
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Heard "Elbows" on triple J on thursday am. Heard a few lines and said to my daughter Oh, great! I love this song, turn it up! as if I had heard it before. It was one of those "love at first hearing" moments. Then I had to find out who sang it.Asked youngest daughter who has encyclopedic knowledge of all things musical. Hey Amy, do you know a song about touching elbows? To cut an already long story short, I bought the album yesterday!Thanks for a great album. Now I can't wait to see you live. Bamboo

Guest name:	Steven		Date:	2006-12-01
Location:	Cairns QLD Australia
entry:
Just a small note to say I think the new album is a joy. I love it. I guess I expected it to be great as I'm yet to hear a poor tune from Darren Hanlon. We'll soon be saying goodbye to Candle Records (how sad). What will happen to Darren?

Guest name:	Kamil		Date:	2006-11-29
Location:	Augustow
entry:
Nice page, I invite for holidays to Poland to Augustow and to my page www.nadneckiem.pl greetings

Guest name:	Rinsky		Date:	2006-11-29
Location:	Denmark, WA
entry:
Darren, Thank you for stopping over in Albany on your journey through Western Australia. The night was very memorable and the music fantastic! Thanks for your drawing and the photo! Rowena.

Guest name:	Kate		Date:	2006-11-28
Location:
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Hey hey, Darren you are a sparkle of hope to all us kids in Gymp town, good on you for making it to the Tripple J's feature artist, love your work... good luck in the future! Kate.

Guest name:	Alasdair		Date:	2006-11-22
Location:	Petersham
entry:
Nice letter in the Drum the other week extolling the virtues of the Sham. Let's do Summer Lovin' together at the Newo some Friday night then go Latino dancing at the RSL. I know you've got the voice and the moves.

Guest name:	Glenn Morrison		Date:	2006-11-20
Location:	sydney
entry:
I am a huge fan, falling aeroplanes is me and my wife's bridal waltz song. keep up the good work. whe are you gonna come back to sydney?

Guest name:	stu hayes		Date:	2006-11-19
Location:	sydney
entry:
Hi Daz, I'm in the process of uploading some old Playground/Simpletons footage onto youtube. I've put your name as one of the search tags, I hope you don't mind. I spoke to Cheersy last week to let him know, emailed Chris, still to get in touch with Steve through his bands my space page. It's the original band comp heat, some stuff from the recording of Smother and some old NRTV & NBN news interviews. If you are still thinking of putting together a Simpletons tribute album let me know, I'd like to put up some cash to help with the recording and production costs Take Care Stu

Guest name:	james_m		Date:	2006-11-19
Location:	Perth
entry:
Darren, your music is great. i've been looking for wistful and fable-esque Australian lyricism since the peak days of the Whitlams, and you've delivered. thank you.

Guest name:	Jesssica		Date:	2006-11-19
Location:	Victoria
entry:
Mr Hanlon, I have a hankerin to know a little thing. How old is Mr Hanlon?

Guest name:	Jo		Date:	2006-11-17
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Hi Darren, WOW! What a FANtastic gig at the Corner last weekend. I say FAN-tastic because the audience were obviously all fans; the guy next to me sang every word!! You were magic and so was Bree and tha boyz - thankyou so much! And ta for the record too - I love it (looking at it, that is! Haven't listened to it yet..!)! :-) Jo x

Guest name:	Lee & David Menzies		Date:	2006-11-16
Location:	Manilla NSW
entry:
Hi Darren, We have heard that you really did write a song about Manilla and we are even more thrilled that you even remembered us (let alone a personal thank you) on your new album. A young journo (Anna Henderson) from Tamworth rang us and told us, she said that she hopes to do an interview with you. We haven't heard the song yet, but we congratulate you on your success. Reading your guestbook and other email entries, you must be doing OK. Good for you!!!!! Thank you again for taking the time to remember Manilla and us. Come back and see us again soon. Your "bubble" is still here. Best wishes always Lee and David Menzies Rivergums Caravan Park Manilla NSW

Guest name:	Mike		Date:	2006-11-16
Location:	Perth
entry:
Hi Darren I recently went to your gig at The Corner Hotel (11/11). My Girlfriend lives in melbourne and insisted we see your show, she has been a big fan of yours for a while now and started playing your songs to me in the week leading up to your show. Im back in perth now and decided to check out your site... lo and behold your in perth tonight! i was thoroughly impressed the first time round and look forward to seeing your show again tonight. -Mike

Guest name:	Sarah		Date:	2006-11-16
Location:	Penguin
entry:
I'm sorry for being mean crap dancer. You keep sharing the love.

Guest name:	Naomi		Date:	2006-11-16
Location:	Launceston
entry:
Wow Sarah I'm really sad our love for Darren doesn't bring us together! I may well be a crap dancer but I show my love any way I can! Darren you utterly touch my heart every time I hear you and seeing you is such a pleasure! Please come to Tassy more often!

Guest name:	Sarah Marston		Date:	2006-11-15
Location:	Penguin Tasmania
entry:
Hey Dazza, Thanks for coming to play at The Oak on the 13th - those monkey would have been rockin' in their den over the road. I always really enjoy your stories (which happen to have music going as well) as you well know. Next time, I give you permission to send a small electric current through your guitar into any annoying 'dancers' who distract from your performance. Girl, if you read this - you're a crap dancer. You told me of a place to go to in London next year to gather some inspiration for song writing. I can't remember where it was. Would you let me know if you get the chance? Keep keeping it real Daz and I think that you'd make a great primary school teacher. Sarah x

Guest name:	Antony		Date:	2006-11-14
Location:
entry:
Hi Darren, Thanks for such a great show at the Corner Hotel, after listening to your music for 3-4 years it was my first chance to see you live and it was everything I could have asked for. Thanks also for the Kickstand song! Can't get "Elbows" out of my head at the moment, it's great.

Guest name:	snake		Date:	2006-11-14
Location:	london
entry:
good site

Guest name:	Kate		Date:	2006-11-13
Location:
entry:
Hi Darren, thanks for a great gig at the corner the other night. sorry i was at the phone at one stage, didn't mean to interrupt... you mentioned a solo gig at the northcote social club soon? is that going to happen? cheers, Kate.

Guest name:	Penny		Date:	2006-11-12
Location:
entry:
Is it just me or does Darren slightly resemble russel crowe? (in appearance only mind you!)

Guest name:	TrenT		Date:	2006-11-11
Location:	Melbournia
entry:
Dear Darren (alliteration an awkward co-incidence..) Thank you so very much for your show last night at the Corner hotel here in Melbourne. This was my first encounter with your music live and it was an absolute joy. I was particulary touched by your easy banter with the crowd and gentle tales of Op Shops, Nans and 'Kitten Power'. Highlight of the night, the entire crowd (well at least it sounded that way) singing along with you to 'Falling Aeroplanes'. Thanks for the Music and the Words. TrenT

Guest name:	Linda		Date:	2006-11-11
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Hi Darren, Your show was awesome on Monday night at Tilly's. Thanks for playing for so many encores, it was really great and I could have listened all night.

Guest name:	Karen		Date:	2006-11-09
Location:	Sydney
entry:
Hey Mr Hanlon To appropriate from an ABBA song..."Thank you for the music, the songs [you're] singing. Thanks for all the joy they're bringing"...god Abba was so cheesy. Saw you at the Metro last Saturday and again it was a brilliant show. We managed to find ourselves up front stage left (maybe right for you?) as the rest of the crowd formed a mosh pit around the centre to be nearer you'the plus side a good view, the negative'well none really. Anyway it at least allowed me to think you may have been coming over to sing Manilla NSW directly to me'lets just disregard the fact the Mr Gray and his keyboards were on this side of the stage. So the point of this long and tedious diatribe is that I hung around after the show to talk to you but after an attack of 'the shys' I have resorted to this guestbook (which I am sure you don't read) to say'Thanks and please don't give up your day job! Karen

Guest name:	Andrew Cathcart		Date:	2006-11-08
Location:	Benalla
entry:
Hey Darren, I'm a very big fan, love your stuff. Anyway, I was just wondering if you were doing anything on the 1st, 2nd or 3rd of December cos there is this really cool gig at Bilyana, which is near Wangarratta. It would be really cool if you could make it. Here is the website if you were interested: http://www.bilyana.com/home.html Thanks, Andrew

Guest name:	Helen		Date:	2006-11-07
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Darren - just wanted to say publicly, thanks for playing Service Station at Tilleys on Monday night (at the request of my sister and me!). Made our night. Best show we've been to yet.

Guest name:	luckiest_clover		Date:	2006-11-06
Location:	Lonely Pluto :-(
entry:
Darren's songs are hot but he is hotter! xoxo PS: Sorry, just had to say it! Tee hee.

Guest name:	Gerard		Date:	2006-11-06
Location:
entry:
Hey, Darren's songs are great, and I really want to play 'Happiness is a Chemical' on the guitar, but I can't find chords/tabs anywhere on the internet. If anyone can help, please send them to me!

Guest name:	Tina		Date:	2006-11-05
Location:	Canberra
entry:
Hi Darren Saw you at Tilleys last night and I was blown away at your music and in general. I couldn't stop going on about "how good you were" for hours after the show. I'll definetly be looking out for you for future shows, exception of tonight- work committments. Come back to Canberra soon - we are not very far from Sydney. Cheers Tina

Guest name:	Josie		Date:	2006-11-03
Location:	Crescent Head
entry:
Hey Darren!!!!!! I love your lyrics and cheers for the way your tunes always fill me with bubbles....I always dive into a happy mood when I listen to your music. If you are ever on your way between Syney and Brissie please stop in at Crescent Head, would love to see you play and there are plenty of venues who need a little bit of Hanlon!!! Love Josie

Guest name:	Adele		Date:	2006-10-30
Location:	Sydney
entry:
Dear Mr. Hanlon. Slogging my way through my HSC, today i was eating twisties in all my unmotivated bedridden glory, when Happiness is Just a Chemical came on the radio. Without any effort at all i was out of bed, and now i have the jumping beans, and a smile as befits a lunatic. Therefore, i propose: F*** MDMA, listen to Darren Hanlon. Regards, Adele.

Guest name:	Bec Coe		Date:	2006-10-30
Location:	Armidale, NSW
entry:
Hey Darren, I have been a fan since I first heard falling aeroplanes about 5 years ago, finally caught your show last week at uralla and wow, I really enjoyed it. you should run for p.m. you'd get my vote. if only every one was as with it as you seem to be, the world would be a better place. keep the great music coming. kisses Bec

Guest name:	Simeon		Date:	2006-10-29
Location:	Toowoomba
entry:
Hey Darren, thanks for coming to Toowoomba mate, we need more live music, more damn quality live music like your own!! Love your music, love your CD, but as a graphic designerer, mate, who put the spine of the cd label upside down, super-annoying!! But the music is still great, keep on truckin'

Guest name:	Nik		Date:	2006-10-29
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Hey, I saw your music video this morning as I was flippin through the channels. The images really stopped me in my tracks there for a minute. As a matter of interest, did they use actual reversal stock film to achieve that vintage, desaturated look, or post-production FX wizardry? Looks briliant either way. Gallo's Buffalo 66 has the same retro look . Also another brilliant piece of beauty is the film Gothic by Ken Russell. A strange tale set in Lord Byron's Swiss chalet over a weekend when he invites Percy Blythe Shelley and his wife Mary and she dreams up Frankenstein. Shot very imaginatively. Best of Luck - nik

Guest name:	Violet		Date:	2006-10-29
Location:	Brisbane
entry:
Hi there Darren Your Brisbane gig at The Globe last night was awesome! Loved every second (especially Ring of Fire!!) And alothough sillioquy may may not be technically correct in She Cuts Hair I've always liked the fact that you used it . You may not have been physically alone but it's still like you were talking to no one. Which makes it correct on different level. Though you probably just used it because it rhymed!!

Guest name:	Murray		Date:	2006-10-24
Location:	Sydney
entry:
I've been listening to your music since Early Days and even so I was surprised by Hold On. It is amazing, beautiful, perfect. I've seen you live from London to Newtown, the @newtown gig was the best thing I've been to this year, and I'm looking forward to the Metro gig. See you there.

Guest name:	Simon		Date:	2006-10-23
Location:	Sydernee
entry:
G'day Darren! big cheers to you for writing a song about Manilla! It's the town next to my hometown of Barraba... about half an hour away. I got a bit shocked when Dave from the Camels told me a couple of months ago that you'd been in the audience of the show that they played at Manilla! My band was one of the support acts. Such a strange thing to be told an indie songwriting icon was in the audience of the show... especially because said show was in Manilla! wtf? anyway, i live in sydney now. i miss small-town-ness occasionally but after 18 years of living in Barraba (population 1500) sydney is exciting. anyway. loving the new stuff, loved the old stuff, i just wanted to acknowledge the Camels connection, haha. peace simon

Guest name:	mert		Date:	2006-10-21
Location:	turkey
entry:
hello my sites www.webdolu.net

Guest name:	Wendy		Date:	2006-10-19
Location:	MICHIGAN, USA
entry:
Please come to Southeastern Michigan sometime soon.

Guest name:	Holly		Date:	2006-10-17
Location:	Melbourne
entry:
Just wanted to say thank you for continuing to prove that it is possible for creative and left-of-the-centre (in a good way ... the centre is not a happy place) people to do different and wonderful things in the brilliant but no-nonsense world of commercial music marketing. I love the new album; am listening to it every morning on the ipod on the way to work and am arriving at the office every day with a smile on my face and a 'I could almost do anything!' feeling ... Thank you! Love your style, evolving and morphing with each release so far, but always so Darren Hanlon ... and have visited your site for the first time today - absolutely cute and sumptuous! If only I could get my room to look like your homepage, I would be happy ...

Guest name:	Joanne L		Date:	2006-10-17
Location:	Lund, Sweden
entry:
Darren Hanlon - a lyrical and musical master! I am a fan. I must admit three years ago I confused your music with Elliott Smith, now I know the difference. oRing of Fireo@Newtown in April 2006 was a stand out for me. I just saw your latest film clip on You Tube -quirky and cool. I havenot seen any other flip clips of yours, can you please add these to YouTube also? Please come and tour Sweden, and one day in Australia you can play at my wedding...

Guest name:	danny		Date:	2006-10-16
Location:	sydney west
entry:
Hey Darren, Congratulations on Fingertips man. It's a sensation, as expected. Can't wait to catch you at the Metro on Nov 4. I work with a few people who are musically "talented" and I keep asking them if they've listened to Darren Hanlon....the guy's a lyrical genius. I plan to burn them a selection of tracks, and Elbow will be one of them....how fuckin brilliant is that song???? I recall you finished your set @Newtown with it and ever since I've been waiting for the new album to come out to hear it again. I shake my head at how brilliant it is. Best wishes mate, hope the album sells zillions...it deserves to for sure.

Guest name:	Stephen Alexander		Date:	2006-10-15
Location:	cornwall uk at the moment soon back to the tweed coast oztralia
entry:
Mate what are you up to on new years day (other then watching the cricket) I would love it if you could sing a song or two at my wedding. I would do it myself however I would bring my new wife and guests to tears of pain. If only I could write and sing like yourself. Anyway I am sure you cant make not to worry thanks for the music and the joy you bring to my life every time I hear you voice. love your work dazza

Guest name:	Kate Knight		Date:	2006-10-14
Location:	Wickham, WA, Australia
entry:
Hello All My new Darren Hanlon CD arrived yesterday. It is so fantastic. I got the bonus disc version. How good is the bonus disc? I am loving it. I haven't heard some of the songs of Hello Stranger for a while because my big sis stole my CD! On the new CD my fave track so far is Elbows. What an amazing song! Go Darren! Love Kate

Guest name:	andrew cairncross		Date:	2006-10-12
Location:	Newcastle
entry:
G'day Darren , Heard on the vine you were coming to the steel city and would love to catch you for a beer after many years ! Send me a e-mail if you get this. Already arranged to go to your concert on the 3rd Nov I think. Glad to see your music has charged around the globe. Happy travels mate. Andrew Cairncross

Guest name:	Steve		Date:	2006-10-11
Location:	Seattle USA
entry:
Hello Dazza! You won't remember me, Nancy and I are the friends of Curt'n'Molly in Portland with the mysteriously rising table. I'm sorry we never got that drink in Melbourne last February either. But I've got the new album and it's WONDERFUL and so are you. I don't know if any of the yelps you heard from the third balcony at the Moore were me, but they might have been. We were a long, long ways away, almost straight up, looking down on the top of your head practically. It was a terrific show, and it's even more terrific to hear it again. But those new songs -- whew, they sound like aces. I recently had occasion to sing your song "I Wish That I Was Beautiful For You" while wearing ladies' clothing and balancing on a Bongo Board in front of a small crowd of people, and it was a lot of fun. It's probably for the best that you'll never hear it! That song makes me weep salt tears when you sing it, especially the version on the DVD. Come back to the Pacific Northwest!

Guest name:	Steve		Date:	2006-10-11
Location:	Seattle USA
entry:
Hello Dazza! You won't remember me, Nancy and I are the friends of Curt'n'Molly in Portland with the mysteriously rising table. I'm sorry we never got that drink in Melbourne last February either. But I've got the new album and it's WONDERFUL and so are you. I don't know if any of the yelps you heard from the third balcony at the Moore were me, but they might have been. We were a long, long ways away, almost straight up, looking down on the top of your head practically. It was a terrific show, and it's even more terrific to hear it again. But those new songs -- whew, they sound like aces. I recently had occasion to sing your song "I Wish That I Was Beautiful For You" while wearing ladies' clothing and balancing on a Bongo Board in front of a small crowd of people, and it was a lot of fun. It's probably for the best that you'll never hear it! That song makes me weep salt tears when you sing it, especially the version on the DVD. Come back to the Pacific Northwest!

Guest name:	sandy		Date:	2006-10-05
Location:
entry:
you are a lovely boy Darren.

Guest name:	bec penna		Date:	2006-09-24
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Hey Darren! Saw your set on the weekend at valley fiesta and just wanted to tell you. you did a absolutely fantastic set. sounded great!! (ps love ur nan stories as well haha) stay funky and mellow to the tunes ;)

Guest name:	gjerninger		Date:	2006-09-24
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Hi! Other than the info on my profile (I'm Estonian etc.) I have one thing to say about myself. I don't mean to sound like a crazy fangirl in need of a restraining order... BUT (and there is always a but) if it was possible I would marry that man's songs and have their puppies. Sometimes parts of them make sense only in their own universe, and that just happens to coincide with the one I'm in most of the time, my own universe, that is. A friend recently asked who would get this excited about a kickstand or squash, but hey! if Daz hadn't who else would help the world notice and appreciate the wonderful things some folks take for granted? Anyway. A wee intro it is, and I'm glad to be here.

Guest name:	sarah		Date:	2006-09-24
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Hi Daz, My name's Sarah, I met you after the Brisbane concert on the 1st of April at the Troubadour, I was with that short guy called Sarge, if you remember? I'd just like to say thank you for the show, it was amazing, best concert. And I'm really glad that I could talk to you after and that you were such a nice guy!! Thanks. Can't wait till your new album comes out and the next time you come to Brisbane... I'll be there.

Guest name:	jemma		Date:	2006-09-24
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Hi Darren, This is the first time I've ever used one of these things, so don't even know if you read them or not.... I was at your recent Hobart gig and just wanted to tell you (and whoever else reads this), how beautiful it was!! (Despite having possibly the worst sound guy/ mixing desk ever? I think my ears actually bled due to some spectacular feedback during Paddy's set!) Anyhoo,... You made me smile so much my face started having little spasms! Which is kinda embarrassing, but absolutely worth it, to feel so magnificently happy! I love that I loved the new songs you played as much as the ones I already knew, and can't wait for the new album to come out. Thank you for being wonderful beyond words!

Guest name:	kate		Date:	2005-03-08
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Im a huge fan of Darrens and have been for a while. The last concert i went to at the HI FI in melbourne was so awesome that I just had to stick around and get a piccy with him! As much as felt like a total FRIGGGEN GROUPIE and moron after it, i still think the piccy is great and Darren was quite concerned about how his smile looked. eg: When my mate took the piccy Darren instantly asked 'hows my smile'. It was the highlight of my otherwise uneventful life but i dont think i'll ever do something like it again...i felt like a complete twit even though i got to meet him! hahahahah i live in melbourne and im not a freak.. really im not...

Guest name:	time traveller		Date:	2005-01-12
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Just visiting... as Darren's name came up when talking music with my new fellow co-worker in childcare. She is a VERY big fan... read follow him anywhere groupie..(well maybe not quite.. but LONG TIME fan..) So thought I'd come and take a look. I loved the songs that I could access. Love story telling troubadours.. Mick Thomas is one of my faves. Would like to see the gig section updated... just so I could keep my computerless co-worker well informed.. (and me!) See you all... Bevx

Guest name:	vic farrell		Date:	2005-01-11
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I was driving along and heard your live concert on Triple j. I had to pull over and listen to every song. I missed your name and had to search on the internet for your song lyrics. It took some time - and found you. Ran to the record store in Glebe, found Little Chills and haven't taken it out of the CD player in a week. I have to listen to it every day. Another internet search - OH, you were in TheSimpletons.! Riiiight! I knew Brad Cheers in Lismore we worked together at NPWS - oh I'm feeling a connection coming on.... Gotta get your other recordings. WHERE? (apart from the internet - my mastercard hurts) I have a band and we would love to cover one of your songs - just live, not recording it. Can we have your blessing? Check us out if you like: www.mp3.com.au/letterbox You're beautiful! Very Happy Vic Farrell

Guest name:	Chris Rickard		Date:	2004-12-16
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Good day Mr. Hanlon. Just thought would drop you aa line and let you know how happy your music has made me. Early days changed my life & my musical tastes, hello stranger made a tough year for me alot easier, and little chills consumes me Smile Im loving it more and more eveyday. Your an inspiration, and will always be one of my all time favourite musicians, See ya at the candle concert (@ the corner) mate, can't wait! PS - its great you finally have a website!

Guest name:	Latent		Date:	2006-03-06
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To me Darren Hanlon is like that cousin who you don't see that often, but always have a great time with. Daz's latest Adelaide show was a blast. He played through the favourites off Early Days and Little Chills plus a couple of newies. He had a great keyboard & trumpet accompaniment as well . Highlight for me was Squash in the encore, although I was hanging out for it. He commented on that throughout the night. Stuff along the lines of everyone being so quiet and concentrating on the music... His banter and commentary was ace. Continued to draw everyone in and got lots of chuckles and grins. I saw him a few years back at a show with Augie March, and it's good to see his down-to-earthed-ness and blokey charisma has continued to develop. To top it off, after he played A to Z someone proposed which got plenty of Awwws from the audience. Warm and fuzzies... yeah

Guest name:	gjerninger		Date:	2005-11-26
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Pretty much what Guest said. Cool. Good gig. And what can I say, anyway? Except, love is a lazy generalization and happiness is a rabid dog :]

Guest name:	guest		Date:	2005-11-26
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Well. The whole night in the club Maailm was for me (and my friend) just an excuse to get out of the house, but what we got was a whole lot more. So thanks again, Darren (and the other guys), for indierocking our socks off!

Guest name:	bells		Date:	2005-06-23
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Darren said it was the final show of the tour. So glad he and Corey and Bree could make it. What a great night. My second DH show and I loved it. I even rated a mention. I took my mum tonight (who thinks he's a lovely young man.. he he) and I told him before the show my mum would love to hear Don't Want To Pay. He looked aghast and said he never plays it but he mentioned 'Helen's Mum' in the encore and played it for her. I think my mum was stoked. He still didn't play Service Station or Record Store but he did play The Last Night of Not Knowing You so i was very happy. His cover of Ring of Fire was both hilarious and wonderful. Great show Darren. Thanks. Bells

Guest name:	antti		Date:	2006-09-22
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What he said. And 5 very shiny stars belong to Hello Stranger, been playing it over&over since Wednesday!

Guest name:	Jaks		Date:	2006-09-22
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Awesome gig tonight at Telakka. Really enjoyed Darren "the Badloves" Hanlon. He should come to Finland again with a full band. Mark was also great. Still a bit confused 'cause of all the greatness I witnessed =) -Jaakko

Guest name:	Skiping_lightly_named_art		Date:	2005-01-02
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Hi, I was at the show in Austin recently. I was in the second row maybe in the middle. I really enjoyed your set and i'm going to go look for your stuff at Virin Records in Chicago tomorrow. I don't know if Darren actually reads these posts, but i'm going to speak as if you are reading it. OK, now I hope I find them there. I've been listening to punk's not dead and hiccups mp3'd I downloaded (if you dont mind?) for the past few days and I haven't gotten tired of them at all. I know I should have bought your stuff while I was at the show, but I was kind of low on money and I had already spent quite a bit on the magnetic fields. I know how hard it is to sell records when you're an opening act. My band has never really been the headliner and we never sell much. IN conclusion I was really happy with your set. You wplayed really well. You write the kind of songs I try to write, which is perhaps why I enjoyed it so much. Do you like Jonathan Richman? Anyway, good show. Art Silva

Guest name:	houston		Date:	2005-01-01
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Hi there. a group of friends went to the Houston, TX show at Numbers on Dec 11th. Just wanted to say it was lovely. Sorry no set lists, but we've run out and bought the albums. We really enjoyed the stories and music

Guest name:	bytoro		Date:	2006-09-22
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i heard the kickstand song on the radio on my way from buffalo to rochester and its very good, made my hour drive quite enjoyable. i will get the cd eventually. i listen to the other stuff on the site and its great. hopefully you will get big enough and do a concert up here. ian

Guest name:	adam d		Date:	2006-09-21
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i never saw them live unfortunately. Grant was scheduled to play my friend's Ziggy Stardust tribute in Brisbane but had to pull out at the last moment due to illness. They seemed to hit a later career peak with the recent two or three albums and thus making them one of the nation's most enduring bands.

Guest name:	bel		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hey Darren, Heard you on the tribute to Grant McLennan on JJJ today. The Go-Betweens are my all time fav. band and I just loved Grant's songwriting.It was interesting to hear you talk about him and his songwriting. His death last week made me very upset, what a loss! My favourite gig of theirs was at the Clerendon. there were only about 8 people there so they asked all our names and Grant dedicated songs to everyone. I loved watching them perform and had seen them many times over the years.

Guest name:	marcus		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hi Darren hope you get this message. Congratulations on your success.

Guest name:	bells		Date:	2006-09-21
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No he didn't play it in Canberra last year because I asked him after the show why he didn't play it and he said he never does. Tonight I requested it BEFORE the show and he said he hardly ever plays it - has played it maybe twice. He said Corey didn't know it and that it was the song that some people really hated. Who could hate this song? I think it's perfect. One day he'll play it, I'm sure, and I'll be very, very happy (hint hint, Darren...if you're reading this...). If the band doesn't know it, play it solo! Bells

Guest name:	Kid Kallum		Date:	2006-09-21
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Yeah pal I reckon that could be my favourite track on LC? The problem is it has such fierce competition. It's certainly the one I sing the most. He played in Canberra last year huh? Someone coulda told me!

Guest name:	K8T		Date:	2006-09-21
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Service Station is also one of my favourites, a great traveling song for long trips up the coast. Perhaps he played it when he was supporting the femmes a while back. He is on tour around Australia at the moment and has got some new stuff from the album he will be recording later on in the year. I've seen him three times since December and I'll liking the new stuff.

Guest name:	bells		Date:	2006-09-21
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Does anyone know if Darren is playing Service Station much? when i saw him in Canberra last year I asked him after the show why he didn't play it and he said it's not one they've done much live. Has that changed at all? I'd love to hear it this time. it's my favourite on LC. When i said that, he seemed really surprised. Is it anyone else's favourite? Bells _________________ **Darren called me a "Nice" fan. he he**

Guest name:	joff		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hey Ive only just found out about Darren through someone else who went travelling a few years ago in OZ. I listened to 1 of her albums and subsequently bought all 3! She mentioned a song called Lismore but this isnt on any albums Does it exist and can it be obtained from anywhere? Cheers

Guest name:	bel		Date:	2006-09-21
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I heard Darren play that song with the happiness is just a chemical line last night at The Clarendon in Katoomba. It was the highlight of the night for me!

Guest name:	adam d		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hi Josh, I don't recognise the lyric so I am guessing that it might be from one of the four new songs that he opened the show with. It's also not from the Christmas EP as far as I recall. So in terms of hearing the song again.....probably the best bet is on the follow up album to Little Chills. Otherwise, we may get to hear it again at the Candle Concert on Feb 24. Cheers, Adam

Guest name:	josh		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hello all, I saw Darren play at the Northcote Social Club in Melbs in late December (05) and he played a great song with the line: "Happiness is just a chemical" I have sifted through all his lyrics, but couldn't find it. Does anyone out there know the song I'm talking about? if so, where can I get a copy of it? Thanks, Josh

Guest name:	Clare		Date:	2006-10-03
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Hey Dazza- massive fan for a very long time now- i stumbelled over you when you supported Augie March at the Metro about 4 years ago. Just thought i'd let you know that you can tell people that one of your songs has been used as a 'walk down the aisle to get married' song! Last feb we used your song heart vs mind from early days ep in our wedding- it was very appropriate. So a new claim to fame! See you at the Metro in November!

Guest name:	Enrico at Sydney Airport		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hi Daren, just a quick note to say hi and reintroduce myself. I met you at Sydney Airport on your flight to Singapore, I'm the lyricist with over 150 complete song lyrics, most with vocal melodies but no musical accompaniment. Contact me via email on ricorao@bigpond.net.au or call or sms me on 0407 781156. I live in Sutherland, do you reside in Sydney too? I have a kids project that I am passionate about and have written around 70 kids songs. Will tell you more once we make contact. Best of luck with the new album. Regards, Enrico - THE EAR

Guest name:	adam d		Date:	2006-09-21
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It's been years since I've heard a Triple J compilation but if they're anything like the old days, then I'm figuring that Darren's songs (especially "I Wish...") would be a bit uncharacteristic in sound compared to some of the other selections. But his songs are still making the compilations and that is a testament (I think) to really great songwriting.

Guest name:	fan		Date:	2006-09-21
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I got to hear about Darren when triple J included Punk's not dead on it's hottest 100. I rediscovered him all over again when, home to Sydney from London for a visit, I heard "I wish that I was..." on triple J while driving across the harbour bridge. I loved it. I went on to buy his album and fell in love with it also. Please visit London, I couldn't bear not having the chance to see you in concert! Keep on trucking! J

Guest name:	sleepylabeefy		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hello to all and good day to some, I justwanted to share my discovery of Darren Hanlon. Yesterday I was searching around this website called Pandora which is a music discovery search engine which was created by a group of musicians and techs called the music genome project. Anyhow, the site is good times to be had so check it out. His name popped up and.. All that is not the point, but maybe the point is that the song Ends of the City is an amazingly beautiful creation which inspires tears every time I hear it. Most certainly I get lost in the melodic inflection that touches the part of me that separates me from what is found in the meaning of the day to day. Music means so much to me and I just wanted to express my appreciation for such a remarkable song. I don't understand how someone can write a piece of music that makes such a connection to someone they have never met, seen, known. Well that is the beauty of the whole thing, i guess we all fill in the endings.

Guest name:	AdamD		Date:	2006-09-21
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Sounds good, killinit. Do you know whether it will be an exclusive Darren Hanlon CD or a wider Candle compilation? I have been collecting random bsides and other bits and pieces and I would say that Darren has almost a full CD of very high quality material. I just picked up the Hiccups EP and I love those b-sides. Another exceptional song is 'Two Days in a Foreign City' which deserves a place on an album somwhere.

Guest name:	killinit		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hey Michelle, I've got the same problem. I was told at the concert on Friday that they have sold out but there will be a collection of random tracks (including the perfect day) released together as a compilation in the next 12-18 months. Not long to wait!

Guest name:	shell_power		Date:	2006-09-21
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Hi I really wanted to get my hands on a copy of the single "Perfect Day" (The b side to "I wish that I was beautiful for you".) I ordered a copy online at Candle Records but a few days later received an email saying they had sold out. Sad Is the song available elsewhere or to purchase as an MP3? Any help would be appreciated. Michelle Melbourne - AUS

Guest name:	guest		Date:	2006-09-21
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To Darren - and any passers-by in Oxford. Just following up on our conversation Monday night at The Metro (Gympie girl, photocopier in her bag). Catweazle has moved to the East Oxford Community Centre cnr of Cowley Rd and Princes St on Thursday nights now. While it is '3 to perform, it usually attracts a good crowd and quite diverse musical talents - just might be a place to make a local impression. The guy who runs it, Matt Sage, is wonderful and could also be worth talking to about venues. A friend of mine plays from time to time at The Phoenix Picture House, upstairs. Not quite the Zodiac but maybe... Anyway, best of luck. Hope to hear you round Oxford sometime soon. And by the way, is there any truth to the Candle rumour you might be doing some shows in the US soon?

Guest name:	bytoro		Date:	2006-09-21
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i heard the kickstand song on the radio on my way from buffalo to rochester and its very good, made my hour drive quite enjoyable. i will get the cd eventually. i listen to the other stuff on the site and its great. hopefully you will get big enough and do a concert up here. ian