Hi Rob,
Just wanted to say from an old guy, i still have the Uni Fever Tree album, one of my all time favorites and just listened to it again as I put it on CD to share with my young nephew. Lots of good memories. Glad you are atill very musically active. Thanks.
Ran across your site and just like all that you do, it is great. Not just good, great. From an old friend from the Fever Tree days and B Patch now living in Palm Springs and San Diego.
Once again you and your trio gave a spectacular performance yesterday afternoon (12-18-11). I am so very happy that I was there to enjoy it. Thank you. If I wasn't in the holiday mood, I certainly am now.
We enjoyed listening to your beautiful Christmas music last night at the Junior League of Houston. You were W-O-N-D-E-R-F-U-L!
Loved your performance tonight! What a wonderful Halloween event; looking forward to next year's "horror."
Here's hoping life is still being good to you.
It was great to hear your live performance tonight as you both supported the Montgomery County Choral Society and performed your own brand of Musical Magic! Thanks for making the evening so special. (Love the shoes, no matter what Ann says!)
Great Performance
Rob, thank you for a great performance at Westbury Baptist Church August 16. Although the audience was small (50 adults), you were at your best. That day, you added more fans. Happy Birthday in September, Dolores Rieger (friend of Janet Davis).
Marla's mom and dad love your music. Good to see your smiling face online.
When you have time, write.
Another great performance at WBC this morning. I was thinking back to when I was a kid and put my first music role into a player piano. I left the doors open so I could watch the roll being pulled over the air holes. I did not see how it was possible for a human being to be able to cut these rolls. After hearing you play many times I see now how very possible and wonderful that you and others can share your musical talents with us. Thanks again.
To my favorite babysitter (waaaayyyy back in the 50s and 60s)!
My husband was looking @Youtube and was reading about the Fever Tree albumn. And the very next day you were in the paper! We really need to get together sometime.
Luv,
The Brat
Rob,
Things got frantic after seeing you at University Place, but finally got to listen to your trio's "Live!@Ovations" CD. Beautiful!! Gail and I are really enjoying it. You've had, and are continuing to have a great career. Proud of you.
Fred
I used to be a manager of the Nighthawk restuarant
in Houston back in the early 70's when you played
in the piano bar. I saw you on the internet and
thought I would just say hello
Rob...when are you going to be with Eddie Crowell at Imperial in Sugar Land????
Your bud...sally
Wonderful music. True entertainment. I could listen all night long. I hope to hear some more soon! We, my husband, Rice, and I enjoyed the concert at Epiphany last night. Thank you very much.
Georgia White
We really enjoyed your concert last night at Epiphany. Many thanks. Rice White
Rob, Joe, Bob....
a heartfelt thanks for your generous donation of your performance tonight, to benefit The Epiphany Church Echoes program....the gifts you shared with each of us tonight, uplifted us, recharged our weary souls, made our tired feet tap... and we hummed in our heads, and waltzed in our hearts.
Thanks for the gifts of live performance, and the excellence of your arrangements, presentations, and your welcoming smiles. You gave us laughter, you shared comfort...and above all, you shared love. There is no price for that....my heart is full of gratitude for your sharing. I hope you will join us again. I will sing your praises, and your songs, as I jiggle down the streets of Houston!
God Bless,
Your groupies in the front row.
Carol
Loved your performance today at Westbury United Methodist Church.
Wishing you many more years of great piano entertainment.
Rob;
My wife Bobbye and I first heard your solo act at St. Thomas More and then heard your Trio at the 1894 Grand yesterday. My four grandchildren all take piano and I hope that their interest continues even if they just play at parties.
I lived on Fontenelle in Westbury from 1959 to 1964. We now live in Maplewood South.
Love your music!!
You know as a child learning from you, I never knew you were so famous! Looking forward to seeing you sometime soon!
I'm listening to these tidbits of music streaming on the website and it brings back such great memories. God surely gifted you when he filled you with music! How is it that you make a piano sound so alive when you play...you still amaze me.
Happy Holidays!
claire :)
Hi Rob! I see here you are still doing well in Houston and in Music! I think of you and your grogeous music often and wish I could hear you playing all the way up to Dallas! I moved here about 6 years ago and love it. Patti lives here too and we live about 5 blocks apart, near SMU (Our Alma mater). IF you ever play a Dallas event/gig I would love to come see you of course. Miss you & will have to order a CD - how to decide which one?! But I don't miss the Houston weather or the traffic!! Merry Christmas! Love ya, Donna
Just wanted to let you know my mom, Enola Garner, passed away Tues Nov 2, 2010 at the age of 91. You were such a joy to her, and THANK YOU for always calling her by name whenever we attended one of your concerts. Services pending at Forest Park Westheimer location, Fri Nov 5th. Refresh your memory from my last comment Feb 2008.
Would love to see you again. Would love to hear you
perform at Tyler Community Concert here in Tyler.
God Bless,
Steve and Martha
Enjoyed the mini concert on YouTube - can't wait to see you at my church on Saturday, October 30th - tribute to our Chancel Choir Director, Jon Marcum.
I'm helping with your cd table - let me know if you need anything.
Blessings, TLEE
We heard your trio at Alex & Joan Reed's 50th anniversary dinner/dance last night and truly fell in awe of your dynamic group!!
Thank you for the wonderful walk down Music's Memory Lane!!
I really enjoyed your performance in Irving last week. Hope ya'll come back to Dallas real soon! Thanks for making us laugh.
I met you when you played with The Irving Chorale. Again, what an amazing talent God has gifted you with. That was the most fun I've had at a concert in a long time. Thank you for coming and sharing.
Good morning Rob,
I'm not sure if the email I just wrote was submitted. Elsie Vanderhider was my dear friend and she treasured the notes you sent her. You are such a very thoughtful person. Her daughter, Marilyn, told me that you are planning a concert in her memory with donations going to the American Cancer Society. Once again a beautiful and thoughtful gesture on your part. Will you email me when you have ironed out the logistics because I certainly want to attend. I frequently attend your Sunday afternoon concerts at St. Luke's and am now one of your fans.
Last night I thought of you when I viewed the program I had recorded on PBS--Michael Feinstein's American Songbook. Like you, he sings and plays music one can hum, which is difficult to do with today's music.
Thank you for reading this.
Please change my mailing address for program announcements in your records. I have moved
from my former apartment in the same complex
and now have this address: J. Donald Squibb
Apt.131, 4100 Greenbriar, Houston, TX 77098-5231.
Thank you for your assistance. J. Donald Squibb
Rob - Yesterday's concert at St. Luke's
was terrific. It made me cry - and that's
good. I brought 4 friends whose husbands served in WWII, and we all knew the words to every song - and loved every minute of it. You just get better. I missed my Sam, you were his favorite Gershwin guy.
I am so thankful for you and your incredible generosity and wit.
Stay safe and well.
Mary Sherwood
Another great show today - see you on Oct 10 for the request show - they are such a treat. You have
"WOWED" the audience again with such great music and so many great songs from the past. Lady GaGa can stay in her own world - yours is better.
My wife & I were at the concert at St. Lukes Methodist Church. It was an afternoon we soon won't forget. I thought this kind of music had died. I've had 2 surgeries this year & all the stress just melted away as we lisened. Keep the wonderful music coming. Hope to see you again soon. We live in Montgomery County out by Lake Conroe.
Sending a CD to my brother for his birthday. They so enjoyed your playing for Marna Green yesterday. it was superb. Now I have something good to get him for his birthday. Joy
Hi Rob
Your music is wonderful. Guess I need to buy a CD or 2. I know Mrs. Glossup is looking down from Heaven and is so proud of you and what you've down with your life and music. Keep on keeping on.
Guess you still have perfect pitch. You lucky dog.
Carol
What a wonderful day this was-your music was indeed God's Blessing to my heart. Your performance was outstanding but your wonderful sense of humor made the afternoon so memorable. As a member of Springs Woods UMC, thank you for donating your gift of music to our church.
Rob,
I would like to purchase your piece that is out of print ("No Words"). Is there a way that I could see a copy first to know how difficult it is?
Thank you.
Rob, I was putting together the release for VIC and noticed on your website you have spelled Tuts Ed arm wrong. (It is Humphreys School of Musical Theatre per their website not Humphries.) Just thought you might want to have that fixed. At least you have finished your website! So glad to see there is somewhere I can send people by Tweeting/Facebook now. If you have any updated bios or photo to send me, please do.
Just an old 'Fever Tree' fan easing into the 'good part of life' with the help of your music. Hey, I see you found Buddy.
Loved the show in Glaveston last weekend but the request show in Brenham was fabulous - I'll Be Seeing You - my favorite - see you on July 16th at the next one.
Rob - Thoroughly enjoyed your extemporaneous renditions of familiar hymns preceding the funeral at St. Lukes UMC yesterday (3/19/10). The inventive chord progressions that didn't go where the listener expected them to go sounded just as correct as the traditional ones in most hymnals. I could listen to your style of play all day long.
George Howe
Rob,
I certainly hope this is the Rob Landes I watched and talked to during the Fever Tree days. If so, I'm very glad to have found this site. Can't begin to tell you how many times I've see you and always wondered what happened to 'the Tree'.
Read your interview on another website. You were looking for me?
I have reserved 24 tickets for the March 21st performance in Galveston and would like some description of the performance for publicity.
Thank you.
Tana Wilkinson
Just one of your fans!
Your CD's are great.
Rob: Your music delights this old lady. You take me back to when I could dance all night..
Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.We adore your concerts and your charisma.
Miki
Wondering if this Rob Landes performed with "Fever Tree"? If so, I gotta tell ya', that band is still one of my favorites!! Likes the band back "when", and still listen!! Just thought I'd pop in to tell you that, as I think this Rob is that Rob!!
Hi Rob,
I'm enjoying your latest CD which I received for my 79th birthday recently. Can't wait to add to my CD collection more of your music. Two of your former piano students will be delighted to know what's available also, namely Rob Blissard and my daughter Gaye Keller Henderson.
Wishing you the best always,
Norma Damiani
So glad you are coming back to the Unity Theater in Sept. We will be there!
Enjoyed the concert in Brenham last night. You told the story of being 4 and meeting Tommy Dorsey but didn't know who he was. I had a similar experience when I was about 10. I was taking piano lessons from a pretty young woman named Sugie Burke in Webster. One day after a lesson, a man arrived to take her on a date. She introduced me to Mickey Gilley. I just said "Glad to meet you" and went home. I had no idea who he was.
We really enjoyed your appearance at the Camden Royal Oaks last Sun.(April 27). You certainly are good at "tickling the ivories". Thanks for a lovely afternoon.
I'm looking forward to hearing you on May 7th at the noon concert at First Methodist. I have emailed my extensive list of contacts to invite them and I hope they come to the concert.
Dear Rob,
On behalf of the children and board of the Houston Area Respite Center, please accept our heartfelt thank you for your fabulous performance last Sunday in support of HARC. Your excellent piano playing and charismatic performance sure brought in the crowds, and we sincerely appreciate your giving us such a successful fundraiser. Thank you again for your continued support.
Best wishes,
Charlotte Lund
Executive Director
Houston Area Respite Center
Rob: I have re-discovered a tape of REQUIUM, performed I believe at St. Philip, with you at the organ, I believe. Wonderful. Indeed, was it your composition?
Hey Rob,
We love the website!! (especially the pictures!!) We miss you and hope to see you the next time we make it out to the wild west.
Love,
Troy and Richelle
Thank you, thank you for remembering to call my mother, Enola Garner, by name as you always do when we come to one of your concerts. You really made her day! Each time I bring her to see you, she goes on and on about you, Vesey, Vesette, Cecil Pickett and the years at Bellaire. Remember she actually made some of the outfits for 'fever tree'. Enola will be 89 this June, doesn't know what day it is, but knows your concert schedule! Tuesday, February 12 at the Centrum was wonderful as usual, and the crowd for a 3pm concert was amazing. Whether just you or the trio, I still find Gershwin my favorite venue. Oh, like the "new" brown look too. Much love and appreciation. JEM
very nice thank you
Loved reading the article about you in the Chronicle. I am trying my best to find someone to take me to hear Sensations but probably will not have much success. Just want you to know that your music feeds MY soul every Sunday. I am so blessed that God gave me the ear to hear all of the modulations, chords, and nuances you add to the simplest of hymns and most difficult musical creations. I called the church and made reservations for the Yosts and for us for the Galveston concert. Then I found out that the first shower for David's bride-to-be will be that afternoon. I am sick about it. I'm not certain when the Yosts are coming, either. She just mentioned in a message that they would like to be here for your concert. Thank you again for all that you do for my soul (even when I am circling and circling trying to find a parking place in our new Courtyard of shops--I play your Ovations CD and don't get out of patience AT All!) Thanks for all that you do for my soul. Hope a CD of Sensations will be forthcoming. Peggy
Great job this morning, Rob. Glad to be back in touch!
Harriet
Rob, dear one....It just doesn't get any better than you...both as a talent and as a person. How blessed we are to know you.
I loved the story in the HCHRONICLE today...(Jan. 28, 2008)and sent it on to Bunny.
Kitty B.
I am a big fan of Fever Tree and am glad to learn that Rob Landes is still rockin'! Please look me up if you play anywhere near Alexandria VA or the Huntington Club. http://www.huntington-club.com
I'm a vocal music teacher in upstate NY and just found "No Words." Wondering if you have an MP3 of it.
Thanks.
Krista
I had heard the name but just recently found your website and trio information.
As a WWII veteran I greatly enjoyed
your concert here in Huntington, WV
some months ago. It was great!
Check out my website at:
http://home.comcast.net/~edannwade/Ed & Ann Wade
Huntington, WV
My wife and I saw your group perform at St. Luke's today. You were great!
Hi Rob.
I was a student of Paul Musarra in the summer of '62, at the old H&H store in Sharpstown.
Do you know what happened to Paul? Does he still play?
I really like your music!
Rob, Your music is beautiful. So proud to know you and all that you accomplish.
Sincerely,
Leah White
Hello, Really an excellent site - it's always a pleasure to come back else and else look this
. Much respect!
Rob, I am listening to the new Gershwin CD as I unpack from our trip to Houston.
Loving the music and you singing.
Jan
Amore Rob,
Checking out your site. Roddy told us about it yesterday. Our friends GG (Betty Swanson 83 years young and former dancer) and her daughter Pat Rowe took us to the bookstore and Chico's yesterday and then to dinner (French). They plan to attend your concert on Sunday.
So wonderful to see you both.
Amore, Jan
Rob,
Thanks for a very enjoyable concert at Angelina College here in Lufkin recently. My wife, son and I thoroughly enjoyed your presentation. I do hope you can make it back up to the forest country again sometime for an encore.
Attended your concert today was bitterly disappointed...NO RED SOCKS! Van Johnson turned over in his grave.
See Rob with CANTARE Houston January 29, 2008. World premiere of his "Sensations."
Rob I dont know weather or not youre memory stretches this far but you and Fever Tree were living somewhere behind the drugstore in Lakewood Colo in about 1969 ,My friend whos father owned the store and myself worked there after High School and played in a local band and when you came in you were always pleasant and encouraging to talk with ,although we never experienced the kind of success Fever Tree had the highlight of my playing days came when we were the opening act for the Chambers Brothers in Chicago I just wanted you to know that you stood as a musical figure with no pretentious attitude and inspired me to become better at keyboards ,best wishes to you and I hope this rings a bell Gary
Dear Rob,
Just a note to say thanks for all of the music. I have your Fever Tree albums and keep one of your CDs on hand when I travel. Being a native Houstonian, I am pleased to see the contribution that you have made to the local music scene.
Hope to eventually see you in concert.
Thanks again for enriching our lives!
Jack
Glory to the Lord from another old hippy based in Cape Town. Only one question Rob ,who did you play for before you entered Fever Tree?
Rob --I need to get ahold of you via secure email or phone please email me back. Its regarding my Dads shows Thanks
Thanks for the cd, Rob. I love "A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square" and "Take Five" is one of my all-time favorites. I hope to hear you live before I head back East. Many blessings.
We were at the 1894 Grand March 4, what a pleasure it was hearing you again. We have been at all your performances in Galveston. Wouldn't miss them. See you there next year! Do you have a published future calendar? I want my grandson to hear you. Thanks again for the lovely afternoon at the Grand.
I was at your concert yesterday, 3/4/2007 and enjoyed it very much. I sang the words (in my head) to almost every song. When I was going to high school, I ushered in a movie theater that use to be an old vaudevile theater in Wichita, Kansas. That theater had to be modeled after the Grand in Galveston, right down to the 2 balconies and the box seats along the sides. In this theater, thru the movies that played there in the late 40's and early 50's, I heard 95% of all the Gershwin tunes that you played. Each movie played at least 100 times and sometimes more depending on the popularity. I had the dialog and the songs memorized for each movie by the time it ended its run. Your concert yesterday brought back some very fond memories of my youth.
Thank you very very much;
Larry Peterson
Was great to see you last Sunday, Rob. Hope you'll come out some Sunday night to the Daily Review when the opportunity arises.
We attended your preformance on Tuesday, February 13th. at the Centrum. We enjoyed your preformance and will be sure to attend more. We where part of the 18 people from St. Matthew Catholic Church 50+ club. Part of us sat in the front right ( the dancer) and the rest was in the balcony. We all say Happy Valentines Day.
We so enjoyed your concert yesterday @ The Centrum! You played @ our son's wedding reception, at The Greenspoint Club, Nov 26, 1994.We received many compliments on the group.You were scheduled to perform @ my Lamar reunion, but Hurricane Rita interferred. Look forward to seeing you perform again soon! Lucy N Goldstone
I enjoyed the performance at St. Philips last night (2/11/07.) Finally saw you perform after hearing about you for "years."
Might go to the Grand on 3/4.
Millie Warden
You did a great job at the wedding at St. Lukes. You are a great performer. And you are such an inspiration to me. I still want to see the "Wizard of Oz" house!:)
Enjoyed the concert last night at MDUMC.
Lori and I sang with the Houston Masterworks Chorus when you were helping out a couple (or 10?) years ago. We have always enjoyed the laid back way you present the music. It is such fun, and I suspect that you're having more fun than we are!!!!
Anyone that can work The Entertainer, Stardust and Some Enchanged Evening into the same medley(and on the spot) is alright in my book.
Thanks for sharing your joy in the music!
Rob... enjoyed your "Hunchback" performance! Look forward to Jazz Christmas and beyond. Allen
Hi Rob,
you are amazing. The time you took at HSPVA to share your talent and experience is something those kids and I will never forget.
The music is wonderful, you are blessed with grace ..."who could ask for anything more!"
Thanks,
Carole
It's not fair, Rob. You're aging better than me!
My wife & I introduced Jay Grubb to Joanna in Ames, Iowa. We named our daughter Joanna. Jay & I were friends in college. I have all of the Landes recordings and enjoy them greatly.
Rob - can you remember back to the early 70's???? How about Woody - Ruth - and the gang outta Tulsa - Whow what a great time!!!!!
We have been "keeping" up with you over the years - maybe we can catch you in Galveston early next year - but in the meantime - maybe your afternoon concerts locally. Geez - it's been a long long time.
Norm & Kay
hi rob,
you're looking great. renee, nurse practitioner
I mailed you a check #1009 on 4/3/06 for a Tape that I purchased after your great
performance at Christ Church Presbyterian
at Bellaire. Please cash it.I sent a check
from the same account to the IRS and it was a stretch. Please help to keep me out of trouble.
You know I love you. Your talent never ceases to amaze me. I miss being able to hear you "live" but listen toyou via cd all the time.
You are loved all over the world - which is a better place, by the way, because of you and your music. Nice to be able to visit your site, hear you play and see your smiling face. I love you - a.
your show @ the Centrum 02/14/06 was fantastic. Next time please do more vocals as we love your voice.
Thanks for a great evening!
It is just a joy to be with you and your music. See you soon.
Neena
Wishing you and yours the best in 2006. I will try to get out and catch one of your live performances this year.
Rob - What can I say about your telent, friendship, dedication to our church and on and on.
Marvin