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Steve Crouse

March 15, 2008

Saw your band a couple years ago while visiting friends in Naples. You were GREAT! ou were out of the area when we down this past January and disapointment set in. Hoping to see you again someday - when are you playing Ohio? I would drive to Put-in-Bay if you are going to be there. I would prefer to see you here in Toledo instead - do you have open dates near your Put-in-Bay shows? Have you ever herd of Polka Floyd from Toledo? I think you'd like them. (Check out their MySpace Page) Have you ever considered doing a CD of cover songs? I love your original tunes -but I also think you do a great job when you are covering songs live. Your "House of Rising Sun" makes my Top 10 list of Cover songs. I'm Rambling - Come to Toledo next time you are in the area. Steve at The Glass City Cafe.

Dennis & Ramona Kaiser

February 24, 2008

We are planning a trip to FL from WI in early May and we saw you have a Key West trip planned. Could you please send us additional information about it. We saw you perform at State Fair Park in WI in August 2007 and are interested seeing you again.

Heather & Gus

February 23, 2008

It was great watching you guys while in FL.

Lori Hines

February 19, 2008

Just visiting my Uncle Reg Good and he took us to hear you play. What fun! It was one of the highlights of our vacation! Thanks for bringing a smile to our tourist faces.

Jim Turnbull

February 17, 2008

We saw the Yard Dogs at the Green Parrot on Key West while on holiday about 5 years ago and we've been trying to find "Tits Up" ever since. Thanks guys it's great to hear it again - best holiday song for many a long year.

emanuelleer

February 17, 2008

I've just been sitting around waiting for something to happen. My life's been generally boring today. Look with me.

Marilyn Webber

February 5, 2008

You guys are GREAT! Every time I see you perform, I fall in love with you all over again!! (I was honored when you sang "Happy Birthday" to me at Pinchers earlier this evening!) THANK YOU, that will be a long-cherished memory! Keep up the good work of making folks smile and clap their hands to your beat! Enjoyed every minute of your show!

marc

January 21, 2008

you guys are fucking excellent. was in ft myers last week on vacation, saw you at paraket bay and also pinchers in the holiday inn. bought your cd and some shirts. am fom middletown oh (somewhere between cincy and dayton) sister and brother-in-law follow you around, thats how i found out obout the group. when back in the area, will see you guys again. thanks for great entertainment.

Lisa

January 17, 2008

Wow......You guys are a lot of fun!!!Got to see you play at Pincher's in NFM last week and had a blast of a good time!! I will definitely come to your shows again!! This Jersey Girl loves this Florida "swamp music"!!From "The Heater Girl" at Pincher's

BJ

January 17, 2008

HAD THE PLEASURE OF HEARING THE DOGS MANY TIMES AT BERT'S, PINCHERS AND PARROT KEY. GREAT FUN, GOOD MUSIC AND A CHANCE TO BE "SOCIABLE" !! SEE YOU TONIGHT AT PINCHERS ...........TABLE FOR 8 WITH 5 "NEWBIES"!! FROM: THE "DOLLAR-BILL-IN-THE-ACCORDIAN GIRL" .....BJ

Joe & Cindy Franklin

January 10, 2008

Kip, we'll be in FLA from 3/9 to 3/26. Can you give us any schedule of where you'll be or should I contact you later?

Sandy and Ed Lampe

December 19, 2007

We will be seeing you soon, coming from freezing Iowa. Be at your Jan. 1 party

barney & sherry brenner

November 13, 2007

You guys are great! Love your music! We bring friends from up north to hear you, and they can't stop talking about how lucky we are to live here, and get to see you guys preform every week! Thanks for your talent.

dabooogi

November 10, 2007

Hello! Joris Voorn-From A Deep Place_(GR101CD)-CD-2007
wonderful music recommended to all. What listen you ? please write here :)
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Dave, Jess & Amelie

November 9, 2007

See you at Thanksgiving!!!!!!!

billy simpson

October 27, 2007

foot pattin smile maken music these guys are one of a kind.

bill & sandy

October 27, 2007

Good to see you guys on our coast. Sorry about the weather on Friday night. But we still had fun. Hope to get back to Pine Island soon. Your biggest fans (not stalkers)

Sue Mautz

October 25, 2007

Thanks for letting me play the washboard again with you guys at the Parrot Key. I think the audience liked my new can opener dance. I did get a bruise on my arm and leg from doing that dance with the washboard. Probably not a good idea for future washboard playing. Back in cold Wisconsin. See you guys next October. Working on new moves for next year.

NORM OPPAT

October 20, 2007

YOU GUYS ARE GREAT.
COMING BACK TO N. FT. MYERS FOR JAN-FEB-MAR.
WHAT IS YOUR SCHEDULE FOR SHOWS FOR THIS PERIOD? IS BONITA BILLS STILL ON YOUR LIST?
LOOKING FORWARD TO SOME GOOD TIMES.

jim and liz

October 10, 2007

Hope Kipps on the mend, and Charlie and Brian are behaving for a change....we're counting the days and nights until we land back on Pine Island....take care all. Your #1 and #2 Wisconsin fans...liz and jim..kizzy, too

Joe and ceil

October 3, 2007

we want to send get well wishes to Kip and our prayers are with him

DANA K.

October 3, 2007

HI GUYS!! JUST WANTED TO TELL KIPP TO TAKE IT EASY AND GET WELL SOON! CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU GUYS TO MAKE IT BACK TO WISCONSIN AGAIN! I HAD A LOT OF FUN HANGING WITH YOU GUYS AND MY BUDDIES FROM HAT TRICK!! TAKE CARE! DANA K.:)

Janisian

October 1, 2007

I made a marinade using your Swamp Sauce this weekend for grilled shrimp. Mix olive oil and a generous amount of Swamp Sauce, add jumbo shrimp and marinate for at least an hour. Grill to desired doneness and serve with extra Swamp Sauce and Margaritas! YUMMMMMMMM!

Bill and Vicki Murphy

September 25, 2007

We are heading back to Florida from Oshkosh,WI in mid October and can not wait to hear you guys again... We were so fortunate to hear you when you were at the Wisconsin State Fair.. We purchased both of your sauces and we really like them. Thanks for remembering us!
We love your music, listen to your CD's alot and have shared them with many of our friends!
Bill and Vicki

Laurie W.

September 5, 2007

You rock! Charlie miss you in Hat Trick,you brought such life to the shows! Hope i can get down to Florida to see you! keep on rockin

Rachel T

August 25, 2007

I heard you guys on E-town! You all rock!

perversion

August 15, 2007

say wanted yup just to hey!!! ,

Rose

August 9, 2007

Just had to check out your web page. Another good time at the state fair. Wish it was more than once a year.
Love, your favorite (or only)toilet papering fairy

M.J. Thomson

August 4, 2007

Just cought your group at Wis. State fair. Had a great time. Bought a C.D.. I will continue to enjoy your music. Thanks

dana

August 3, 2007

Hi guys! Haven't seen you in a couple of years and thought I'd let you know I was still thinking about you, and supporting you. Want to thank Kip for the present he gave to me in Punta Gorda. What a great night we had! Sorry I keep changing my email address but I Hope I see you again soon. In fact, I'm going to try to make it to the Englewood show (I live in Venice now).
This Cpt/Coke drinkin' glamour/hippie chick is still curious...I think you guys are an infectious good time.

Dave Bell

August 2, 2007

Jimmy Catfish from Sweet Lips caught your jam at Jim's in Iola. Enjoyed the warmth and spin from the guy's from Matlacha. stay in touch. I will put a link to your site to ours, as you youse have. done

Len & Kim Smith

August 1, 2007

Lovin' keeping up with you guys. Hurry home. Mostly catch you at the Twisted Conch & Bert's Bar. Please don't go and get a real job!!

Julie Thomas

July 31, 2007

Hey guys cant wait to see ya at the state fair!cant believe it's been a whole year we'll be there celebrating my 50th b-day!as always it will be another great time!!!woot!

the "jett Set"- Bob and Connie

July 30, 2007

Come on home - North Fort Myers wants you back !

Teri & Tera

July 26, 2007

Taking my daughter and about 6 other girls to the Waterfront tonight.This is our first Yard Dog show. Can't wait! Love the website pictures!

Barb Samz

July 17, 2007

Going to Barnacle Bud's tonight. Can't wait. Partime Fla res. See you at the Waterfront . People don't miss that one.

Sue

July 14, 2007

Saw you at Bastille days on Friday, July 13, 2007, and became instant fans. We joined in the street parade, and felt like we were in New Orleans. It was a blast. Even our 2 year old granddaughter enjoyed the show. We'll catch you again at some of your other gigs around southeast Wisconsin.

bzansky

June 12, 2007

saw you for the first time in ft myers beach-parrot key-you guys are great-maryanne and dave turned us on to you-just the kind of music us ageing old hippies need-keep on truckin -let me know if you are ever at obx ,north carolina-bruce the goose

Faye kirchoff

June 1, 2007

I hope kip is feeling better.

Mary

May 30, 2007

While visiting from New york we saw you guys for the first time at Pinchers on 5/13/07. Throughly enjoyed the show!!!! Can't wait to come back. (Love the CD we purchased too)!!!

SANDRA TRAVERS-LOVED WATCHING YOU GUYS @ PINCHERS

May 20, 2007

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU PERFORM AGAIN

christina kirchoff

May 16, 2007

I saw you guys at Bonita Bill's in March 2005, absolutely wonderful. I hope to see you again!!

Stephanie in NH

May 3, 2007

Saw you guys at Twisted Conch last week. Had a blast!! Can't wait till I can get back down there to see you guys again.

Laura Flachs/Windmill Village at Punta Gorda

April 28, 2007

OK I got the full website. Keep in touch.

Laura Flachs/Windmill Village at Punta Gorda

April 28, 2007

Got your e-mail! Can't get www.backyardtalent.net is that correct?

Moe

April 24, 2007

Enjoy you at Parrot Key in Fort Myers Beach, FL each time I visit my family there.
Truly, I LOVE "Assholes Don't Sing Love Songs" (ain't it so)!
Will you guys be playing at the Wisconsin State Fair again this year? (Beer/Cheese/Beer/Brats/Beer . . .you get the picture . . . ya hey der!)

Jan and Harry

April 23, 2007

Hey, Thought you guys were the best group at the Block Party!!! Very proud of you three.

don smith

April 22, 2007

Love your music. We vaccation in St James city so we can relate to some of your songs

Dick and Bonnie Thomas

April 12, 2007

We are back in cold, blustery Illinois after a wonderful two months in Paradise----and the only thing getting us through the doom and gloom of this aweful weather is playing our CD's we got during our many visits to see The Yard Dogs perform. You made our stay in Florida extra fun and special. And we can't wait till next winter to see/hear you again! We are the ones who live close to where Pork/Ducks used to be from and perform. And brought all our guests to see you!

Michael G Schrank

April 9, 2007

I enjoyed you guys at the Twisted Conch. I was the one that likes Pork Rinds. I am looking forward to seeing you at the WI state fair.

CowCrusher

March 24, 2007

Dudes,
Looking into join you all on the "Ciquo de Bayou" shindig...still have a bit of snow on the ground..but hey, it's only the beginning of Spring.
CC

Rowdy

March 20, 2007

You guys definately have your own sound. I enjoy listening to you at Bert's.

Judy Trier

March 18, 2007

You were the best entertainment our little community in the middle of nowhere has seen. We so enjoyed your show at our clubhouse on St Patricks day. To hell with irish bands! Looking forward to seeing you again before these old fart snowbirds fly north for the summer.

Tom Kielty

March 10, 2007

We make sure that all of our out of town guest's enjoy the YD's as much as we do. See you at Bonita Bills 03-12-07 Thanks

Donn Van Schelven

March 2, 2007

Saw you guys several times at State Fair in Milwaukee,Wi this past summer. Will be in Ft Myers 3/30-4/7/07.May we have your agenda for that time? We'll bring many, and buy plenty. thanks,Donn

Christopher Karraker

March 1, 2007

Hey guys, keep up the good work, hope you're enjoying the weather down there because we're getting some good old blizzards up in wisconsin, it's been forever since we got some good snow, I added you guys to my favorite music under my myspace profile and included a link to your homepage as well. Take it easy guys and give Deb my regards.

LiL

February 24, 2007

Can't wait to see you at the Keys/ May 5th.....The Diva Nurses will be checking you out!Whahoooo!

Jeretyp

February 21, 2007

Hello, nice site!
I'm Adolf, new here!
With best regards...

Larry & Carolyn Clements (from Indiana)

February 14, 2007

We have spent 3 months in Cape Coral the last 2 years Dec to March and see your show several times with friends when we're there - we've been to "Bert's Bar" and also the "Twisted Conck". Keep up the with the great songs and entertainment - maybe someday you can come to the Indiana State Fair - We love you guys. Blessings to all of you!

troy+pat kosinski

February 11, 2007

dates for may 5+6 key west

Geralyn Lee

February 7, 2007

Saw your show at Bonita Bills in January 2007. You remind me of my home town in Ocean Springs Mississippi.

Lynette

February 5, 2007

Enjoyed your show 2/2/07 at Parrot Key. Great time!!

keith reynolds

February 4, 2007

We saw your show 2/1/07 at the Parrot Key. We were visiting friends and they said we had to see the "yard dogs". We enjoyed the show and bought a t shirt and cd. Keep on having fun! We'll see you next year!

Keith Reynolds
Blue Mound, Il

John & Deanie Vosmeier

January 30, 2007

We were visiting friends in Ft. Myers, who by the way know friends of yours Lowel and Donna. We saw your show on Friday night and thought your were great.

Tom & Sandy Woodling

January 25, 2007

What a great experience we had a Bert's last night. We will definately see you guys again.

Trish and Jim Hathaway

January 24, 2007

We love you guys! Just can't get enough of you! See you at the Gumbo Fest North Fort Myers this weekend...

VINCE AND JOY COSTA

January 23, 2007

ENJOYED BEING ON THE CRUISE WITH THE DOGS

BackWater Bob

January 18, 2007

been missin' you dogs at Bonita Bill's, guess i'll just have to bring a bunch to the Key on the 26th and help rock the house!!!(as if yu need help!) Bless you boys. BACKWATER BOB

Tiffy

January 18, 2007

That cruise was GREAT!!! Thank you guys and thank you Kip for a wonderful time!!!!! Love you guys!

Love,
Tiffy

Thorsten

January 16, 2007

We enjoyed seeing you last year twice at "Twisted Conck" when we spent our holidays in Cape Coral.

We just planned our holidays for this year (we'll spent again 2 weeks in Cape Coral in may) and we are looking forward to enyou your music and your show. Yor're great!

Best regards!
Thorsten

Mke Brittain

January 14, 2007

Hi Guys, Great website. You guys are doing a great job bringing life to good ole' Fort Misery.

Fact of the day: Kip Lawrence's real name is really Mr. Lawrence Kemp. Not many people know this, but he had to change his name after an embarasing altercation with a negro security guard about 20 years ago in Georgia.You know what they say. "The closer you get to Georgia the dumber you get."

Keep on pickin,thumpin & pumpin,
Mike Brittain

Doc West

December 30, 2006

Stay Rocking, Baby Boy's, love the groove.

Megano and Eminator

December 29, 2006

Hey Uncle Brian! Me and emily are listeniing to your C.D right now. Its good stuff! We love you and miss you. Hope to see you soon
love,
Megano and Eminator!!

Nickie

December 26, 2006

Hello from chilly Kentucky!I used to live on Pine Island in St.James City a couple years ago.My boyfriend and I broke up and we moved back home here and I miss Pine Island every day I breathe!I miss seeing the yard Dogs at Berts and Pinchers Crab Shack!I hope I will meet someone one day and be able to live there again some day!Enjoy living on island time guys !!!Keep on supporting the yard dogs !Happy New Year from Ky.

Cathy & Joe Failla

December 9, 2006

Saw you for the first time at Twisted Conch last night! You are
great entertainers, we totally enjoyed ourselves! Looking forward to the food drive at Pinchers, bringing the whole darned family this time!

Barbara Hogan

December 6, 2006

Is it too late to sign up for your Jamica cruise? Just heard about it today!

Jan and Harry

November 18, 2006

Your new CD is GREAT! Everyone should have one.

Gary

November 14, 2006

See ya Friday night at Parrott Key!

Charlene Mowrey

November 5, 2006

Thank you for the great music today at Del Tura. I signed up(email)at the party today. You guys did a great job. Thanks,
Charlene (Charley) Mowrey

MIke

October 13, 2006

I was in Florida for 4 days my friends took me to see you. You guys were Great. Assholes don't sing love songs was the best.
Waiting for your new CD. Mike SF bay Area.

Don & Donna Berard

October 11, 2006

We have seen you perform about 1/2 doz. times between Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and Pine Island. We just love,love,love you guys as well as the entertaining music you write. We own two Cd's and will probably add to that collection this coming weekend! You need to make a trip up North and show them how to "get down" and party hearty!!! Keep up the great work and imagination!!! You are unique!!!

John & Vicki Whaley

October 8, 2006

Enjoy your music at the Twisted Conch. Look forward to seeing you again soon. One of my favorites is House of the Rising Sun, The instrumental part is really awesome.

dIANE

October 6, 2006

Hey Brian I know your son Ben. He and my husband John worked together for a while here in good ole Hotlanta. Come on and play here sometime and let us know when.

Albert

October 5, 2006

Hi, great site!

Ingrid

October 4, 2006

Hi guys!
I've seen and heard you for the first time in Flagstaff this week-end and you were really great. First time I hear good live music since I arrived in the US, a month ago. If you understand French, there is a compliment for you on my website www.bambililos.com.
I hope I will see you again before June...

Miranda and Spencer

October 1, 2006

We've missed seeing you at Bonita Bills! Are The Yard Dogs going to play there soon? Take care!

Kimberly Gordon

September 25, 2006

Love you guys! Great job Saterday night!!!

NEIL CATURA

September 21, 2006

HEY THERE CHARLIE REMEMBER ME? IT HAS BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE THE "BIRTH" DAYS HUH? I SAW THE "VERS" SITE IT WAS QUITE EMOTIONAL AS I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET A LOCK ON YOUR WHEREABOUTS FOR ABOUT AYEAR AND A HALF. I WAS TALKING TO RICH HAYNE IN MAD TOWN AT X-MAS `04 AND HE SAID YOU WERE IN FLA I WAS IN TAMPA THIS SUMMER ON A JOB BUT IT TOOK TIL NOW GLAD TO SEE YOU STILL ROCKIN` DO YOU HAVE AN E-MAIL FOR GABE? HOPE THIS FINDS YOU OK YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT A WEBSITE CALLED HOLLYWOODHANGOVER.COM/CHAMPAIGN IT IS THE MOST EXTENSIVE COMPALATION OF PAST AND CURRENT PICS AND LOCATIONS OF SOME OF THE PLACES AND BANDS TOTALLY MIND BLOWING WRITE BACK WHEN YOU CAN

Kimberly Gordon

September 15, 2006

Saw you guys for the first time last night at the twisted Conch, wow what an original group you are! We will definately be coming back!

sue craft

September 11, 2006

Heard you in Ft.Myers, FLA at Parrot Key-fun time.

Your music reminds me of The Subdudes.

Hope to see you in Key West in Nov.

Barb Ellingson

September 10, 2006

Please add us to your mailing list.

Tiff

September 6, 2006

Love the new pictures!!! I heard you had a fun time in Wisconsin. Glad you had a good time! See ya this month!
Love you,
Tiffers

Jan

August 31, 2006

Hi Guys, Sure is nice having you back in Florida. Everyone really missed you but glad you had a good time. Plan to "Twist and Shout" with you all Sat. night.

Mary

August 30, 2006

So glad to hear you had a great time while on tour. I took a "real Job" so my days to go out and play have changed. Hope to see you at the Twisted Conch Thursday!

cindy

August 29, 2006

I really like your web site. See you at Pinchers,glad to have you all back.

Julie

August 15, 2006

Saw yall at wi.state fair! Plan to see you again in Madison Sunday at the Mexicali Rose.Kip hope you enjoyed the wis. cheese I brought ya!(ha,ha)luv you guys Juls

patti banner

August 14, 2006

Hey!

Saw you Sunday at the WI State Fair! We loved your enthusiasm & had fun singing along!

August 10, 2006

Hope you are having a great time there. Miss you since we have seen you once a week for the last 15 months. This is from one of your groupies. Yin, yang of Punta Gorda, Brian. HAVE FUN!!!

Ron Vogel

August 8, 2006

Can't believe I ran across you guys.
Say hi to Charlie for me.
See you in the dells or madcity

www.ronvogel.net

merrie lee fowler

August 6, 2006

my ex husband, mike, who lives in cape coral told me about you. do you ever come up to the panhandle (i live near pensacola) to play?

thanks!!
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