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Tony - my girlfriend and I had a wonderful time at the King Crimson concert at the Nokia Theater on Sunday Aug 17. We were extremely excited to see all the magic unfold from the 2nd row; it felt like we were at a private show. Thank you all so very much for what I am sure was a great amount of work to put this tour together - we are most grateful!! We are big fans of much of your music (the rest we just haven't heard yet!) and we look forward to seeing you playing again very soon!! All The Best!
Johnny Mac & Miss T.
New York, NY - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 09:14:54 (EDT)

Just read through the comicbook Crim... Laugh? I ended up having to tell my boss what I was up to. Keep em coming TLev
Andy Barrett
Marlow, UK - Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 04:03:12 (EDT)

Love the comic pages! What a riot! I've always felt that Crimson has a sense of humor (at least, since the early '80s) given the Barbershop Crim song or when Adrian, during a concernt, scratched his face while "scraping" the guitar with his pick. And didn't Adrian pull out an electric drill on stage once? Anyway, those comic pages are great. Thanks Tony!
Dan Wasser
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Monday, August 18, 2008 at 14:10:26 (EDT)

Hello! Caught your wonderful show on 08-08-08 and was blown away - as usual - by you guys. One question, though - why was there someone from the KC camp taking pics of ALL individuals standing in line before the doors opened?? Safe travels!!
Reed
Cuyahoga Falls, OH USA - Monday, August 18, 2008 at 05:23:48 (EDT)

Tony, Thank you for bringing so much wonderful music into my life and for inspiring me as a bass player. The show in NYC last Saturday night was a true pleasure to watch. It was almost identical to what I would have picked for a dream set list. I also really enjoyed watching you take on some of Trey's parts. I like to also throw out a big thank you to my 31 yr old wife Rachel. She is not much of a KC fan but she was a trooper and sat by her man's side the entire show. Hope to see you soon Tony!
Jimmy Hartman
NJ - Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 23:27:35 (EDT)

enjoyed meeting you at the after "party" at the nokia saturday. thanks to all the band for being so gracious even tolerant. great bunch of guys. so enjoyable to watch musicians really having fun on stage. I believe I almost saw Robert chuckle! thanks for the pics...mine and especially yours posted. "cartoons" are brilliant. now have seen you with KC, cgt, rachel z, peter gabriel and even as yourself. thank you
joe
ny, ny - Sunday, August 17, 2008 at 10:39:27 (EDT)

Tony: Wow is all I can say after Nokia night 2. I brought my 12 year old son to inspire him to practice a bit more. Been enjoying you in and out of KC for decades. So thanks for bringing a smile to our faces once again. Maybe we are in your pics :) Mark
Mark
New York, NY USA - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 10:41:34 (EDT)

Saw you guys last night at the Nokia. I was, as expected, blown away. I missed Mr Bruford though. But it all was over too fast. I wonder if you feel that way after you finish a tour with KC? First gig I saw you play was with Peter Gabriel at the Paradise in Boston in '77 or was it '78? He introduced you as a Brookline Boy! Time...
Jim
- Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 09:47:10 (EDT)

Hi Tony, Saw the band Aug 12th at the Keswick Theater. While I agree with your blog about the sonic issues (boom-boom!), it was still good to see you all tour. Can't wait to see you tour "Stick Man" in the Philly area. I'll be there too! Thanks again.
Bart Weitzman
Rydal, PA United States - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 02:45:58 (EDT)

Hey Tony- I had the good fortune to be able to attend your gig at the Nokia Theatre last night with my fiancee and my brother- we all love King Crimson (even me- though I've heard KC has the reputation for not drawing many female listeners...you got me for life though!) We were ALL completely blown away by the performance on 8/14/08. I think we were drooling in disbelief for 93% of the show- there is no band on Earth that can do what Crimson can- and Gavin was an incredible addition to a stellar line-up. YOU are so much fun to watch on stage- and an absolute bass playing powerhouse. Thank you for the best Friday night ever- long live King Crimson, and Viva el Levin! Love,
Susan
New York, NY U S and A - Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 01:28:49 (EDT)

Tony, Will you, Terry, Alan and Pat tour in the United States and the New York area? If not, will Terry video the Nov. shows for a DVD in Japan? Thank You,
Carl Lamprecht
Wingdale, NY - Friday, August 15, 2008 at 13:44:28 (EDT)

Hello Tony, I wanted to let you know that I heard "Acid Rain" played on KSVY 91.3 Sonoma and it was awesome. I did what I could to convince them to play it and it worked. I thought you'd be delighted to know. Take Care, Sean
Sandor Giebitz
Sonoma, CA USA - Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 13:10:04 (EDT)

Tony: I look forward to seeing you on the stick at NYC Thursday Night! I'm a lifelong KC/Yes/Gabriel fan and I am introducing a 22-year old to KC music for the first time. Passing the torch! See you in Kingston sometime!
David C
New York, NY USA - Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 16:13:21 (EDT)

I'd been unable to catch a King Crimson show until last night at the Keswick. It took me 27 years to finally see a Crimson show, and it was worth the wait! Thank you so very much. You were the first person I ever heard play a Chapman Stick, and I'll be getting my first lesson on my newly acquired Stick soon. Thanks again!
Kerry Jones
Lexington Park, MD USA - Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 15:06:51 (EDT)

Tony, I went to KC´s show in Park West Chicago Wednesday august 6, and truly enjoyed it. The band was tight and the room´s sound was superb.Glad to see that in your opinion that one was one of KC best ever! I happened to be vacationing in Chicago with my family and coincided with the show. My nephew told me about it and bought the tickets way in advance.Thank god. Do plan to film this tour? I sure hope so. Regards from Panama.
Javier Carrizo
Panama, Panama - Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 03:47:21 (EDT)

When I saw Adrian seated in some of the recently posted photos, it brought to mind the only other time I recall him seated was when he was playing "Discipline" Since the setlist photos are too small for my feeble eyes, I'm curious if that piece is in play...one of my favorite KC compositions.
Greg
- Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 01:43:19 (EDT)

My 8 year old son (the one singing in the youtube video)and I are looking forward to seeing you this Thursday in New York.
colin gatwood
houston, tx - Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 01:04:15 (EDT)

Great shot on Friday in Chicago tony!!! it was my first time seeing Crim live!!! loved it!, great stage presence, hope you upload photos from that show too!!!!!!
Alex
Chicago, il USA - Monday, August 11, 2008 at 10:22:11 (EDT)

Blistering sets on Wednesday and Thursday from Crimson at the Park West! And I thought WE had a lot of drumming in our show!!!
Tom McCarthy / Blue Man Group
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, August 08, 2008 at 04:35:17 (EDT)

Great pictures Tony! I guess these will lead to Crimson Chronicles pt. 3 right?? :)
Jeff
Buffalo, NY - Friday, August 08, 2008 at 04:08:43 (EDT)

Tony, seeing you in KC is like seeing a tiger in the forest i.e. where you need to be. I've been a fan of KC and your bass playing for over 20 years, and have always admired your tasteful playing. Seeing KC in N'ville Sunday ranks right up there with one of the best shows I've ever seen. Oh yeah, two suggestions for the unused band names category--"Our Mayor's Toupee" and "The Fecal-Eye Continuum" (or "Pink Eye" for short). "If very low frequency were a country (VLF), and said country had a flag, Tony Levin's Picture would be on it and he'd be the President," a quote from a college bass debate some 15 years ago. Thanks, Britton (Louisville) PS. Know that you are always welcome in Louisville.
Britton
Louisville, ky USA - Friday, August 08, 2008 at 04:13:47 (EDT)

Tony, thanks for posting these photos of last night's show. I enjoyed it thoroughly, even though I'm not real familiar with KC. My boyfriend, the CrimHead, didn't really have to drag me along. Musicians as good as you all . . . well whatever the "genre" I can enjoy the display of your talent. I felt privileged to be on the receiving end. "Play something new!" "Play something old!" The fanboys weren't as bad as usual last night I guess, but my response would be "Play whatever you like and delight us with your choice." It was a wonderful show. Y'all delighted a newbie. Oh, and two drummers? I was skeptical before the show, but they amazed me. I know that drummers "are musicians too," but their play against each other was so musical that I just about swooned. Oh, and of course, you were great, too!! Love you much and thanks for the . . . entertainment is too trivial a word.
Hoolia G
Urbana, IL United States - Thursday, August 07, 2008 at 14:47:48 (EDT)

It's great to hear the show in Chicago last night seemed to you one of the best Kc shows you've done. It was certainly the most intense musical experience of my life so far. Saw you with LTE in June at the same venue, it was nice, but really it doesn't compare to this. You people were absolutely scary last night. Red made me cry, Indiscipline was fabulous, everything else brought me immense joy. Thank you.
Nicolae Solcan
Bremen/Chicago, - Thursday, August 07, 2008 at 13:59:32 (EDT)

Welcome to Kazan!!!!:)
Lily
Kazan, Tatarstan Russia - Thursday, August 07, 2008 at 09:04:27 (EDT)

Tony, I was totally blown away by the awesome show in Nashville (Sunday night). Couldn't believe I actually got to see you guys perform. Just a suggestion on the photography ... if you will use a higher ISO setting, maybe 1600, you will have a much faster shutter and far less blur in your shots. Again, thanks for a truly amazing experience.
Dan
Nashville, TN - Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 08:10:28 (EDT)

Nashville was great...You nailed TCOL!! Looking forward to NYC.
Kevin
NYC, NY USA - Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 04:53:46 (EDT)

T-Lev, thanks for the great show in Nashville last night. My 21-year old son, Zack, and I really dug it. He had not seen you in action before and was amazed. It was well worth the five-hour drive....Steven
Steven W. Brown
LaGrange, GA USA - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 12:03:20 (EDT)

Tony, Fantastic show in Nashville on Saturday. Your playing is always wonderful, and it fits perfectly with the sound and the spirit of King Crimson. It was nice to see you and Adrian strolling in the front door of the theater just before the house opened. Hope you have a great tour.
Mike Stedham
Anniston, AL USA - Monday, August 04, 2008 at 05:46:53 (EDT)

The LTE set at NEARFest was amazing - I literally wept after your rendition of Rhapsody in Blue. It has remained one of my all time favorite songs, and you guys breathed new life into it for me. Please tell me you'll be releasing a live album from the NF set?!
Brian Nielsen
Spring City, PA United States - Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 05:41:47 (EDT)

I was saddened to read about Joe Beck, oddly I was not surprised to hear that you knew him and played with him. Tony, perhaps it would be simpler if you merely listed musicians you have NOT played with? ;-) The only stuff I know/have for sure of his is DMP-446, "friends", 1984 and "DMP-464, "Back to Beck", 1988. Both great. He will be missed.
Hal J
Greenville, SC USA - Friday, August 01, 2008 at 19:58:10 (EDT)

Mr. Levin, My goodness man, you have to write a book. Working with all the artist`s that you have worked with, along with the stories of your own projects, would make for an amazing read.
Doug Harper
Canada - Friday, August 01, 2008 at 04:34:59 (EDT)

Tony: Just wanted to offer a giant albeit belated thanks for featuring my espresso rig and I so prominently in your LTE NEARFest page. It was a great thrill and honor to share espressos with you and the band and an even greater thrill to experience the show. Looking forward to the new five-headed Crimson!
Greg Jones
Phillipsburg, NJ USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 16:14:57 (EDT)

B.L.U.E reunion ?? Cmon now its been long enough.... I had a flashback to BLUE in Philly...what a great show! What a great sound. Reunion time ; )
Fuzbot
Philly, - Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 05:27:27 (EDT)

Hi,Tony-san I heard you come back to Japan. It is glad to meet you again!!!
Kozy
Osaka, Japan - Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 12:51:58 (EDT)

Sorry to hear about Artie [Traum]. I read about him in today's Times Union. I know you were good friends. He will be missed.
Chris Appel
- Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 03:54:46 (EDT)

me pareces un excelente bajista, pero más admirable es que pareces una persona empática y sobre todo FELIZ gracias por toda la buena música! (NEED A TRANSLATION: what an excelent bassist you are, but what I admire is that you seem empatic, and very HAPPY, thanx for all the good music!!!) ..don't forget to visit chile here we got beautiful landscapes and delicious food
yum kax!
santiago, chile - Monday, July 21, 2008 at 14:21:59 (EDT)

Hello, Tony! I had a chance to visit Juan Munoz's exhibition in Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao. Some of his statues and scene settings reminded me the video for PG's I Don't Remember. Do you know (by chance) if it's possible, that Mr. Gabriel or the video director was aware of Munoz's work back then? Good luck with Crimson shows!!!
Kuba
Praha, Czech Republic - Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 02:54:50 (EDT)

Tony- Your site is wonderful! I've not had a chance to see you play since the "Pieces of the Sun Tour" in Santa Cruz but am psyched to have a ticket to one of KC's pre-tour gigs in Nashville! Looking forward to some serious musical artilery! And BTW - Did you ever end up playing that Harley version of Monopoly? :)
Rick
San Jose, CA - Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 17:58:17 (EDT)

Tony-- many thanks for posting the updates. Great to see things from the pro bassist's perspective. Quick suggestion: Any way to post pictures in a larger format? I often find myself wanting to see more details. Maybe some photo-hosting site like flickr.com?
Kevin
Madison, WI USA - Friday, July 18, 2008 at 17:12:20 (EDT)

I caught 3 shows of the 1981 Discipline tour ... Washington D.C. at the Warner Theatre ... Owings Mills, Maryland at the Painters Mill Music Theater, and .. Atlanta, Georgia at the Agora Ballroom. I was center and against the stage in Atlanta, and looking thru the crack in the curtain as RF was checking out the setup before the show, when he looked at me and said "don't stare at me, it makes me nervous" ;-) While I loaded up in 81, I haven't seen KC since. Way too long.
Looking forward with great anticipation to seeing you guys on Sunday at the Bellcourt in Nashville, along with my 19 year old son, who is also a big fan, also a bassist like myself, and wasn't yet born the last time I saw KC. Tempus Fugit, sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Tell Robert I might stare at him, just a little bit. (for old times sake):-)
Hal Jarvis
Greenville, SC USA - Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 14:05:23 (EDT)

Hi there! We went by bus from Montréal to see your show, and that was freaking awesome! We saw you twice and I can't wait to look at saturday's pics, we were right in front of you! Keep on rocking on!
Camille
Montréal, - Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 19:04:52 (EDT)

Hi Tony , I do believe that you've had (and still have) an astonishing career-Peter Gabriel,King Crimson ... And are among the TOP bass players in Prog rock I would have liked, but unfortunately was not able, to see the 'Friends of Crimson King' gig in Québec city. However,I hope that this rejuvenated version of King Crimson lineup will make and extra 'last call' stint in Montreal, where you also have many fans ....
Francois F Martel
Beloeil , Qc Canada - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 04:15:32 (EDT)

That's my son in the youtube video that you mentioned in your July 5 diary.As you can see,we are big fans of yours.I am bringing him to New York to see King Crimson on Thursday Aug. 14. We look forward to that very much.
Colin Gatwood, 2nd Oboe with the Houston Symphony Orchestra
houston, tX - Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 00:26:47 (EDT)

Really honored and glad to have met you last night in our hotel in Quebec !
Pascal " CLAPS " Guyon
PARIS, FRANCE - Friday, July 11, 2008 at 03:27:59 (EDT)

What a great show on Tuesday, really looking forward to the Saturday show. Also thanks so much for signing my Bongo 5, you have made me one happy girl.
Suzie
Quebec, Qc - Friday, July 11, 2008 at 01:33:40 (EDT)

You know what tune I'd love to hear when I see you in August at the Park West on August 6th. (I'm sure you'll get this in the setlist just for me, but it's fun to think about) - FALLEN ANGEL - God I love that song...
Kevin
- Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 08:28:30 (EDT)

Tony - you're awesome. Thank you so much for posting those photos. Wish I were there!
Dan Wasser
Gaithersburg, MD USA - Thursday, July 10, 2008 at 04:58:31 (EDT)

TONY...WHAT AN AMAZING SHOW AT BAY AREA ROCK FEST..YOU GUYS SOUNDED AMAZING..I'M GREG AND WAS ON THE CREW AND IN YOUR PHOTO.. THE DUDE IN FRONT WITH THE TANK TOP.. I SURE HOPE YOU GUYS RECORD SOME NEW MATERIAL AND TOUR AGAIN SOON...ABSOLUTELY MAGICAL...GREG
GREG PARNELL
EUREKA, CA USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 15:28:10 (EDT)

Every time I see a concert with more than one drummer... or more than one bassman... Tony levin is behind it... Every time I'm completly amazed by a concert, Tony Levin is always behind...
Dominic Gamache
Quebec City, QC Canada - Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 06:12:37 (EDT)

Hello There Tony ! Just stopping by to say that you freaking ROCK man. I was there yesterday (July 8) at the Festival d'été where you played with California Guitar Trio. You're the man ! Thanks you very much for your talent, creativity and for stopping by in our beautiful country of Quebec !
Tommy Fortin
Quebec, QC Canada - Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 02:33:37 (EDT)

I'm taking a minute just to say that as a musician (drummer) I appreciate your creativity. It's a special gift to have such an individual voice. Sincerely,
Gabriel Kocevar
- Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 02:11:14 (EDT)

Hey Tony! Great show in Chicago!! The pizza looks great in your pics. (we're the one's that brought the pizza Stew and you guys) Hope you enjoyed it as much as we enjoyed the show!!!
Ken Brennan
- Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 05:33:23 (EDT)

I'm really pleased to write to you M. Levin, i'm one of your biggest fans in the province of Québec, and i'm working since 2 years now on a musical project who's named...only Peter Gabriel's music. We still are on studio for the winter, and i was asking myself if..when you will come at Québec ( July, 8 and 12) i had a chance to see you, before or after the show...for a friendly conversation first...but for a technical question too. I know you are a very busy musician, but i take my chance. Good luck in all your businesses. Sincerely.
christian grenier
Louiseville, Qué Canada - Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 07:31:47 (EDT)

Just saw Tony with LTE in LA and SF and I will never be the same. THANK YOU! To explain the experience of the experiment in two totally seperate venues is beyond the amount of words allowed. THANK YOU!
Corman
Mesa, AZ - Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 13:28:48 (EDT)

Well I just have to write and share this. I recently had the incredible fortune of seeing the LTE band at Nearfest a few weekends ago. Right from the front row directly in front of Tony. I've been to 6 Nearfest's so far and LTE's set was far and away the best performance by a band or artist that I've seen there yet, not to mention the loudest! And I've the scar to prove that! During their set the vibratations from their music literally shattered a recessed spotlight that was in the roof directly over my head. Pieces of the broken glass which were a quarter of an inch thick and 2 to 3 inches long (and very sharp!) managed to pass through the safety netting that covered the fixture right onto my seat. The first piece landed in my lap and fell to the floor. My son and I first thought it was a piece from Mike Portnoy's drum kit and he was hammering on those skins. But the next piece which was considerably larger managed to hit my bare calf and cut me. I felt this sharp stab in my leg and when I looked down I noticed my leg was cut and bleeding. I went out and alerted some folks from the venue, showed them the pieces of glass (of course I kept them!), got them to clean the wound, slapped a band aid on it and ran right back to the show. (They wanted to relocate me to another seat but there was no way I was going to give up my front row seats! You can see me and my son in Tony's pics from Nearfest smiling and clapping.) Fortunately though the seat next to me was abandoned so I after I got bandaged up I was able to move over and avoid the rest of the glass as it continued to rain down. Naturally I saved all of the glass as a wonderful souvenior to one of the most intense concerts I've ever witnessed.
John Garaguso
New Jersey, USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 16:34:08 (EDT)

totally upset i had missed the LTE show in NYC. I had just seen DT 3 weeks earlier and couldn't make the trip again. any chance of an LTE 3 to be in the works (or 4 if you count Spontaneous Combustion)?
tom from jersey
nj - Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 00:57:16 (EDT)

Thank you for great music at San Francisco. My schedule in US permitted me to go to see LTE. It was first time to go to see the show in US, and see you and LTE. I'll never forget that show in my life. I appreciate LTE.
Iku
Tokyo, Japan - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 20:28:07 (EDT)

We had a great time on Saturday night in San Francisco. LTE is awesome. I am visually impaired and it was nice being in a small venue so I could actually see you. I also enjoy your pictures and comments on your web site. Keep up the good work and keep sharing your creativity with the world.
Brad Mayol
Hollister, CA United States - Monday, June 30, 2008 at 15:12:54 (EDT)

Tony, you and the rest of LTE were off-the-charts brilliant last night in SF at the final show of the LTE tour. "When the Water Breaks" and the rendition of "Rhapsody in Blue" especially were jaw dropping. As a bass-playing hobbyist, I feel truly honored to have finally see you play. I hope there will be a tour CD and/or DVD!
Kevin Caton
San Francisco, CA USA - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 14:42:46 (EDT)

We thoroughly enjoyed the Downey, California performance. We were in the front row, right in front of Jordan and yourself. We took some great pics of you and the band. If you would like to see them, go to www.calprog.com Papa Jim has put them up on the site. They are credited to Dave and Kitty Leece. You can find them under PAST EVENTS - LTE DOWNEY 2008. You are free to use the pics any way you wish. If you want us to e-mail them to you, please let us know. Thanks so much for all you've contributed to the world of music. Keep on keepin' on.
Dave and Kitty Leece
Bloomington, CA USA - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 13:50:25 (EDT)

I have just been tuning out to TLB Xrpeooo. In stereo with a sub (all matching B&W'S)...... Come on bagle boy! put the band back to together.. I think I am about ready! now!!!!!
Scott
ottawa - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 13:27:41 (EDT)

please please please...LTE reunion european event! pleeeaaseeeeee
emme
Roma, Italy EU - Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 04:11:17 (EDT)

Aug 30 TATARSTAN Music Festival i'm very suprised of this festival and i think that i and rock-group will be playing on this festival. see you in Kazan(it is big city in Tatarstan)
Venya_bass
Kazan_Tatarstan, Russia - Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 20:45:30 (EDT)

Hi Tony! Me and my girlfriend flew over from Norway to see the two LTE shows at BB King's and the one in Downey. All three of them were absolutely mind-blowing! Coming to know LTE through the usual route of being DT fans it was the very first time we ever saw you play live. We were thrilled and filled with awe, the shows were amazing and felt way too short. Absolutely amazing to see you play! Thanks a lot, keep rocking!
Ole André Vadla Ravnås
Oslo, Norway - Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 20:46:07 (EDT)

We were THRILLED to see you jam last night at the Downey Theatre - it's always a great time when you are on stage, but it was particularly amazing to watch you play, as you even put it, more notes than we think we have ever seen you play in any one song!! You held up well to the challenge and we were very honored to witness the magic. Go TONY, GO!!!!
Jill and Gary
Southern CA, USA - Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 05:54:41 (EDT)

What an incredible performance last night in Downey! My son and I flew down from Seattle to see the show and celebrate his 18th birthday. Thanks for making music that a young aspiring bass player and his old rocker dad can enjoy together!
Don and Jordan
Issaquah, WA - Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 05:45:06 (EDT)

Great show. The jam session was especially awesome! In fact, while I love your released songs, I think I enjoyed the jamming the most. I really dug not knowing where you guys were going with it. Additionally, my first time seeing any of you in person. I say come back to Chicago again some time, soon rather than later, playing the same venue. And bring a backup keyboard!
Chris - Pianomahnn
Chicago, IL USA - Friday, June 27, 2008 at 11:01:50 (EDT)

Hey Tony. Just curious to know what other pics you have from the NYC shows. I was at the early show standing right in front of Jordan, and you took a pic directly at me (skinny kid with long hair). If you could e-mail me that photo or something, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! It was a kick ass show!!
Dan
- Friday, June 27, 2008 at 10:58:57 (EDT)

Hey Tony! Great shows... Congratulations! What about the brazilian coffee? See you
Douglas Cioffi
Sao Paulo, SP Brazil - Friday, June 27, 2008 at 10:19:18 (EDT)

Hi Tony, GREAT, if not STRANGE, show in Chicago last night! But you forgot to mention one thing- the unexpected guest appearance by Anthrax' drummer Charlie Benante! That, and the fact everyone switched instruments! Jordan wailed on guitar! Take care, & thanks for coming to Chicago!
Tim Shockley
CHICAGO, IL USA - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 16:38:40 (EDT)

WOW! The show at Park West is one I will never forget. It's unfortunate you were not able to play the material that was prepared, but I feel so luckey to have been there. When would any one be able to see such talented players just CREATE from nothing, and for over an hour. What you call a jam is better than most bands polished product. Thanks for a rare look into what being creative and talented really means.
Barry
Chicago, IL. USA - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 16:09:17 (EDT)

Tony,caught LTE at the Park West last night and was thoroughly entertained as usual. Also I just wanted to mention that my son Chris had the pleasure of chatting with you backstage in LA a while back when you played a show along with PT at the House of Blues, he couldn't wait to tell me the next day.Hope to catch you with Crimson in August. Thanks
Mike
Lake Zurich, IL - Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 14:40:56 (EDT)

Saw your June 25 Chicago show at Park West. What a blast! You guys can definitely jam. While it was disappointing to miss out on the prepared LTE material, I actually found the jam even more entertaining. You "exposed" yourselves through the jam, giving us a chance to see your raw talents. I loved it... and who would have known Jordan could shred guitar like that! Kudo's to all in LTE. You could have walked off the stage frustrated. Instead, you were real pro's and gave the crowd a great show!
Allen
- Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 07:42:15 (EDT)

Looks like great fun! (And nice to see that a woman finally fought her way to the front!) I have great memories of the TLB show at BB Kings two years ago. If I still lived in NY, I would have been there for sure. Please come back to San Francisco some time soon... :o)
Stacey
San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 14:48:55 (EDT)

I know you have done a ton of work Tony but I was telling a friend of mine the other day that I could swear 100% that you toured recently with Todd Rundgren and opened for Heart with him in Florida. So I come to your site to prove it and go to the section of bands/artists you have toured with and guess what isn't there? The Todd Rundgren shows...lolol. Please prove me right! I know I saw you performing with him that night!
Doug
Melbourne, FL USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 06:33:34 (EDT)

Tony, Was at the first LTE show at BB's on Monday. Really enjoyable show. The Gershwin piece was a blast. A fantastic way to kick off summer. Looking forward in ways unimaginable to the Crimson shows in August. Will be there on the 16th. Thanks so much for so much enjoyable music. Take care and happy touring.
Robin Bauerle
New York - Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 04:52:46 (EDT)

Hi Tony,I know you just have all the time in the world and all...so I was wondering, could you stop by Dallas and teach me how to play the stick? I can't play two cups together but I could probably pick up a few chords in just a couple of weeks. Seriously...I love your playing style and look forward to years of listening to more. Thanks for changing my views on how a bass can be played. It's like the instuments are part of your soul and it all just rumbles right on out there to share.Thanks for playing.
Don Kirkland
DALLAS, TX US - Monday, June 23, 2008 at 11:55:29 (EDT)

Hi Mr. Stickman. Do you have any plans to do a worldwide tour with King Crimson this year or next one, or only it will be a brief season. Please make it know in the net. I think that the information of the tour is minimal and we want to know everything. PLEASE COME TO MEXICO.
MiQui
Mexico City, DF Mexico - Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 02:08:27 (EDT)

Any plans for King Crimson to come to the Left Coast?
LRad
San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, June 20, 2008 at 06:44:28 (EDT)

Antonio Levino- Since you have coffee as one of your passions, I wonder if you could post a little bit about where you get your beans. Your thoughts and recommendations thereof please. Besides music, coffee is truly an art and a passion of mine. Love to hear your thoughts. Thanks Jim
Jim Lange
Charleston, WV USA - Monday, June 16, 2008 at 02:32:22 (EDT)

Hi Tony....can't wait to catch the KC show in Chicago 08-08-08....magic will surely happen! Safe journeys!
Reed
Stow, Ohio - Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 04:16:05 (EDT)

Dear Bass King! Happy Birthday To You!!! I hope you come back to Budapest at 40th jubilee tour of King Crimson!
Krisztina Nagy
Hungary - Friday, June 06, 2008 at 10:05:56 (EDT)

Hi Tony. We met why you played here a couple years ago. I also met you in Rennselear with Crimson years ago. My son and I (both bassists) think are big fans. I just wanted to let you know that Adrian Belew is playing in Troy at Revolution Hall on Sunday June 8. If you're around and can come that would be great. Are you doing the Crimson Tour? I tried to get tickets to the NY shows in August and could only find scalper tickets f $400+. Way out of my league. I wish Crimson would play up here - Saratoga maybe. Maybe you can do a show here again. I'll keep an eye out. If you're playing, I will continue trying to get tickets - somewhere. I hope to see you play soon.
Tim Melita
Albany, NY USA - Thursday, June 05, 2008 at 04:54:41 (EDT)

hi tony i recently won a dan armstrong ad46 guitar and an ampeg amp signed by your good self, the amp is awesome but having your autograph on it is absolutely incredible as im a beatle nut and i so loved double fantasy keep well hope to see you back in the uk all the best mart
martin cox
bath, som england - Monday, June 02, 2008 at 11:53:45 (EDT)

Hello Mr. Levin. I like King Crimson very much and your site is amazing! Nice pics! I always visit you here!
lia mara
brasil - Friday, May 30, 2008 at 04:37:15 (EDT)

Hello Tony, just met you at Soundcheck on Tuesday 27 May. Wanted to thank you for the chat and the espresso. It's comforting to meet another enthusiast/addict! Just kidding. Would love to get the specs of the Nespresso machine, it's so darn spiffy with the case and all! Travel safe, and always keep your earplugs close at hand.
Cory Stone
Nashville, - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 03:39:12 (EDT)

Mr. Levin, I live in the town near Kazan (only 6 hours on the train). You don't know how the hell am I happy right now! I have found out information about this AMAZING (A-fckn-MAZING) forthcoming event just yesterday and my hands are shaking even now. I think the shake is gonna be with me till end of the August and then the whole world will collapse - because nothing can stand such a concentration of awesomeness in one place. When more amd more information was coming to me I was almost forced to cry (and I surely did) of happyness. You know, I was like "KTU is coming to Kazan" - "OMG! We're going, man!" and after some internet-digging and checking your myspace it was a control shoot - that's where it became unbelieveble. Thank you, Tony, for assisting the whole thing. PS Tell a few words about this fest to Peter G. I think he would be eager to play in such a place like Kazan, I've been there - it just suits so much. One more time - the bigest thanks of all timez !
Vadim
Izhevsk, Udm Russia - Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at 01:56:36 (EDT)

Hey Tony. I'll see you in Québec City. I'll have beans on sunday. Can't wait to see those shows with the CGT. cheers!
Hugues
Montréal, - Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at 12:29:55 (EDT)

Dear Tony, do you perform with Paul Simon on tour this summer?
Wolfram
Nuertingen, Germany - Sunday, May 25, 2008 at 02:10:46 (EDT)

Hey Tony! I admire your work. I'm waiting for next King Crimson's album and I hope we'll see you in Poland, because when you were in Poland with magnificent double-trio Crimson and later with Peter Gabriel I couldn't be there. To me THRAK is the most important (and probably the best) album ever - it's my life's soundtrack. 'Discipline' is perfect too (magic stick!). Of course, your work with John Lennon, Gabriel or David Bowie are excellent too. And wonderful bass line in 'One World' with Dire Straits! You know, I could talk a lot of your music. So, best wishes from Poland and good luck!
Dominik Wierski
Poland - Friday, May 23, 2008 at 14:59:47 (EDT)

Every year, someone comes up to me and asks me if I am Tony Levin. This happened again last night at the BMI awards function in Los Angeles. My wife is an agent for film and tv score composers so I get to many events during the year. I tell them, yes there is a resemblance for alas, I am not you. Still, I am amused that we do look a great deal alike. Keep up the great work and perhaps one day we will meet. The other connection is that I lived in Boston 20 years until I came out west. Frank Gerechter
Los Angeles, Ca USA - Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 12:04:32 (EDT)

Pleasssssseeeeeee!!!!!!!! come to Mexico PleaseeeeeEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'm on my knees!!!
Oscar
Veracruz, Ver Mexico - Saturday, May 17, 2008 at 02:23:55 (EDT)

Hi Tony, great show with Swati last friday (you signed the song list for me), I think i would never go to wath a swati show is it´s not gor you, very nice music, great surprise, but as a bass player, I also got a master class watching you. Thanks for the music. Make plans to Argentina, Please!!
Eduardo Rey Funes
Buenos Aires, Argentina - Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 19:47:27 (EDT)

Hey Tony...any plans on 1-20-09? How about a blow-out at Keegan's to celebrate with UF? I know you're smiling right now, great idea, no? I'm just counting the days.....
Tony Mercaldi
Monroe, CT USA - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 22:33:04 (EDT)

Hey Tony! Just got my tickets for the Beast tour in August, and am a little confused- you have only the 6th and 7th listed, but at the KC site (and ... Ticketmaster), they have 6th 7th and 8th listed. Is this is error on your site, or are you not playing on the 8th? Hehehe... Cheers man!
David G Johnstone
- Monday, April 28, 2008 at 08:43:13 (EDT)

Hey Tony, just bought a OLP Tony Levin Signature. Could you place a signature on it when you are in the Netherlands?? Thanks,
Peter Jansen
Netherlands - Sunday, April 27, 2008 at 04:08:05 (EDT)

Tony Levin has been a major influence to me as an avid fan of Hard and Progressive Rock. Since 1979 when I would Hear King Crimson on San Jose's KOME Radio a show called StoneTrek with Greg Stone. In 1981 my ears met Tony Levin on the 1st track, Elephant Talk. For 27 years Tony Levin's bass and style has been a daily staple in my audio system and its still fresh. Thanks Tony. You are one of my top 5 bass playing musicians of all time.
Keating Ulrich Simons
Portland, OR USA - Wednesday, April 23, 2008 at 19:54:39 (EDT)

Fripp's Diary mentioned you were introducing a screening of a film. What film?
Michael Jeter
Metairie, LA 70003 - Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 09:31:53 (EDT)

Hey Tony, Tuve la oportunidad de verte tocar en vivo en Caracas, en el concierto "US" de Peter Gabriel por alla en el lejano '93. Un espectaculo que por supuesto no olvidarè mientras viva. Eres un musico verdaderamente musico, de los que cada vez van quedando menos. Saludos
Flavio D'Urso
Caracas, Venezuela - Friday, April 18, 2008 at 18:40:08 (EDT)

Hey Tony, hope everything is doing great in KC land. It would be really cool if you could setup a diary of your KC experiences (with photos of course!)....Also, could you please take a picture of Pat's and Gavin's drum setups? Carpe Diem!
Oscar Quintero
El Paso, TX USA - Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11:30:50 (EDT)

Tony -- I've been thinking about a 3-string bass again lately. I approached EBMM a while back about making a one-off bass, similar to the one that you lost in the fire. They were gracious but said 'no, thank you, we'll never do another one." However, I read in an old interview with you that EBMM might consider building another one for you. If they haven't done that already, would you -- and EBMM -- consider building two, one for you and one for me? I'm very interested in this kind of project. Either way, please let me know. And thanks for all the great music. There's a great clip of KC from 1981 on youtube -- you guys just nailed Elephant Talk that day.
A. Call
Upstate, NY - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 09:13:08 (EDT)

Just pulled my old 10 string #822 out of its rotting case after many years. It was encased in a foam pudding so I cleaned her up, put on a set of new 20 year old strings, hung a picture of you on my wall and started learning Brown Sugar(the 1st tune I learned on Bass). One problem, my tired old eyes have turned much of the finger-board into a brown blob. Two questions for you; how much does a set of strings set ya back these days and does the word vacation mean anything to you? CIAQ.
Ralph Dame
London, On Canada - Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 10:22:33 (EDT)

Really appreciate you and your work. You've been a huge inspiration to me and my bass playing for 21 years.
Scott Monahan
Phoenix, AZ USA - Thursday, April 10, 2008 at 23:58:38 (EDT)

Anxiously, we wait for photos of KC rehearsals with baited breath. Please post some pics so I can get this bait out of my mouth.
George Peterman
New Haven, CT - Wednesday, April 09, 2008 at 06:15:23 (EDT)

Tony, Where are the pics from the Crim reuniun practices you said you would post?
Mark Keen
Hartford, CT USA - Sunday, April 06, 2008 at 19:34:06 (EDT)

hey tony: I'd just like to say thanks for all the inspiration you have provided me in my music emdeavors,although I'm mainly a guitar player, i delve into bass as well(mainly for lack of adventureous players in my area). I purchased a pair of funky fingers years ago from a flyer I picked up at a league of crafty guitarist show at cornell university and have become fairly proficient with them. People usually flip out when I pull them out wondering what the they are. Just wanted to say thanks again, by the way you still got that Harley you rode to the first show of the Thrak tour(great show by the way)?
douglas carducci
camillus, ny onondaga - Friday, April 04, 2008 at 10:04:39 (EDT)

Hi Tony. Hope you and your family are well. Another 10 day Berks County PA Jazz Fest (the biggest one in US, possibly the world) AND YOU ARE NOT HERE. Chris Botti played Sat PM to a sold out crowd and I was remembering the first time I ever saw him he was playing with you. Peter White, and Bill B at the TLA in Philadelphia. Brother Mike was working with you at that time. Please don't think I am stalking you as I write you every year at this time... .but would love to see you perform around here. Travel safe. Stay well.
Dina Nunziata Schock
Sinking Spring, PA USA - Wednesday, April 02, 2008 at 21:30:51 (EDT)

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