Venitia Sekema: Guestbook

monTe m. bLeu

August 27, 2010

Last nights VS Band performance @ Fiddlers Hearth was absolutely killer! All the right elements, all the right players, all the great songs. You continue to amaze & astound me, as your gift and talents keep ascending "higher & higher" and with no limits in sight.
love,peace & music,~monTe

Joni

August 20, 2010

Imet you Wed at Bayview Gardens Wed while you were playing outside. We were at the table that was singing along with you. A little John Prine? anyway, I'm at work now listening to your CD and I'm absolutely BLOWN AWAY!!!!! WOW Where are you playing next around here? Keep singing woman! You definitly are going places! Joni

marjolein

August 8, 2010

Hi Venitia, Love you!! and the bands pic in the Harbor Country guide, page 74!!!!!You look beautiful!

Ed Wilcox

July 23, 2010

Enjoyed seeing you and Danny perform at the party & Indigo. Thanks for a great day!

Dave Rivette

July 5, 2010

I wanted to thank you for singing at my party. Jack didnt tell me you were coming so it was a terrific surprize and a special treat. I look forward to hearing you sing again and thanks for the music... Oh.. and next time Ill have some Veggie food for you to eat...lol

Jay Taylor

June 3, 2010

Hi Venitia. Very nice web site.
Talk to ya soon

monTe micHel bLeu

May 23, 2010

BON ANNIVERSAIRE!
(happy birthday)
(:~>)

Phil Anderson

May 19, 2010

Oops... that was loved your "Let it be".

Phil Anderson

May 19, 2010

Hi Venitia. Wow, I can tell from your site that you are busy...talented people should be. I just wanted to thank you for the work you put in at the open mike on Mondays. It's a lot of fun and you never know what you're going to hear. Loved you "Let it be".

Jack Gregory

May 3, 2010

THINK BIG! :-)

lori wallace

April 16, 2010

you all did a great job on xers.sounded good,two thumbs up

Rosella Tomkiewicz (aka "Sistah")

July 15, 2009

Gonna try to get to Club LaSalle Friday. Bob will be in town!!

Barbara Smith

April 6, 2009

haven't heard your music as of yet, but have heard about it. your site is great. plan on seeing your band sometime soon. a new fan from the region.

Ingrid

April 4, 2009

Hi Venitia...enjoying your site and I'm certainly going to check out your singing!!! Marjolein just send me your site. Love for you and Doug, xxx Leo and Ingrid (from Holland) and boys
PS. Enjoy your show tonight!! Wish I could pop over!

Ed Man

April 4, 2009

SOUNDED GREAT at ELECTRIC BREW

ROB

April 1, 2009

I GUESS THE CAMPING TRIP IS OVER :(
THanks for letting me be a part of such a brilliant collection of music. To work with you and Bruce, was a very inspiring experience. This body of work is truly going to be a music masterpiece. In down times like our country is going through, Having music like this is uplifting. Being a part of the creation of this music makes all of the worries just disappear.

ROB

March 31, 2009

Cant wait to go into the studio one more time. Been a blast. Your new songs are brilliant!!!

Bruce Bartlett

March 29, 2009

Surgeon General's Warning. Caution: Working with Venitia can lead to goosebumps, uncontrollable laughter and memories of falling in love.

Shadowhawk

March 27, 2009

An pleasure to meet you yesterday @ AJ's...{& Roadie your gear too..} NE time we're on your side of the state , or you're on ours,.... we'd love to have ya w/ Broken Arrow Blues Band
YOU ROCK....{& toohotdahandleya'll}

Peace....Shadowhawk / Broken
ArrowDrummer

Lee Phillips

March 26, 2009

We are watching you on the benefit for US Autoworkers, fantastic job!! best of luck, The RoadHog Band!!

ROB

March 11, 2009

Can't wait to be the drummer for the hottest lady in the local music scene. I mean that strictly from a musical standpoint of course. Oh hell.... I mean that in every way.

Ed Man

February 28, 2009

A well kept Secret !
Keep Playin Doll !

Exquisite !

monTe micHel bLeu

February 7, 2009

Spirited. Powerful. Passionate. Superbly delicious solo performance at The Beanery last night. Whew!

Terry Davis

February 3, 2009

Loved your music! Looking forward to hearing from you.

Terry

Paul Hogan

January 27, 2009

I'm thinkin' that 'ol 36 dollar guitar woulda' fit right in here Venita...

"Old Timers Day 2008" Rabbit Hash, KY
http://www.rabbithash.com/about_rabbit_hash_general_store/photo_gallery/old_timers_day_2008_photos_by_paul_hogan.html

Your stage presence, vocals, and lyrics disarm me. Keep crankin' it out.

Peg Alofs Becker

December 30, 2008

Looking forward to having you on the show.

peg

ROB

December 20, 2008

VENITIA SEKEMA AND THE NIGHT CREW!!!!

Molly B.

November 26, 2008

Hey, Venitia,
I heard about your new gig from Steve Toepp. I bet you rock, and look forward to seeing the show. Say hi to kevin and I wish you all great success, y'hear?
Molly B.

Elliott

November 24, 2008

Nish:
Very nice website, but I would expect no less from you. I'm glad to see that you're having continued success, and hope that it rolls on for you!
Hope to catch you soon: it's been too long.
Be well, and tell Doug hello!

Dgimis

November 18, 2008

good guest page.
thank you.

Mandy

November 15, 2008

It's never to late -in fiction or in life - to revise.
Such a treat to meet and greet at the Hearth the other night ... It was a teaser to only hear the end of your set. I am looking forward to catching another show. Be Blessed

Bill D

September 30, 2008

very nice , maybe you get east near buffalo ny sometime

Carolyn Rodea

August 23, 2008

It was great to meet you at Front Porch this past Thursday. "Circle" is my favorite track on the CD; thought you'd like to know . . . Good luck!

July 22, 2008

Hi Vinnie!

Chuck & Sandy Gardner

July 2, 2008

I'm Mikey G's father. Leslie Pickell is my daughter-in-love. I enjoy your talents. Checkout our website at http://www.scorejazz.com/

Uncle John

May 27, 2008

Nish,
Thanks for doing the Hearth with me. We rocked! You're something special ya know.

Megan King

April 15, 2008

Venitia-- I can't wait to see you play, and to perform with you at Goshen Theatre. You rock girl!

Rod Anderson

April 13, 2008

Came over from Kalamazoo to see you at the Saugatuck Center for the Arts, Wow what a great singer and songwriter you are, and being smart and beautiful doesn't hurt either. looking forward to seeing you perform again, in fact I'm going to make a point of it!

Jesse Bailey

March 29, 2008

I saw you at the Jackson coffee house and it does the heart good to know there are people out there like you that still believe in music meaning something. Congratulations on a great performance and I wish luck on your continued success!

Jackson Coffee Co.

March 28, 2008

Venita is one of the best singers in the State of Michigan. We were so thrilled to have her at our venue. Some musicians entertain. Venitia not only entertained, but she moved the hearts of everyone in the crowd with her super cool voice and awesome guitar skills. She is extremely talented and we hope to have her back. We were honored to have a musician of her skills visit us in Jackson Michigan. She is welcome back anytime she asks to come. Thanks for a great night.

P.S. I hope you enjoyed your television appearance. I'll send you the newspaper article when it prints.

Jackson Coffee Co.
201 S. Mechanic St.
Jackson, MI 49201
www.jacksoncoffeeco.com

John Calandra

March 9, 2008

I have not yet been privileged to hear the music. This will change as soon as I negotiate my way to CDBaby. I pray for your continued success and happiness. John C.

chistopher spencer

February 11, 2008

wore out lucky numbers, better buy three of this one, life is only gettin better-christopher

Lisa Barnetson

November 25, 2007

Just order 3 copies for my mother.....oops wrong song. I did order 3 copies-for a couple of friends of ours. I am SOOOOO proud of you. XO

Cmore Green

October 27, 2007

Wow. Upon occasion, one finds oneself in the right place at the right time. In front of you at the Midway tonight was just such an occasion. Thanks & my best to you...

Larry Platz

September 18, 2007

Hey Nish,
Thanks so much for the advance copy of "Down ByThe Old Willow Tree". I can't stop listening! This song is gonna open some doors. I just know it. You have worked long and hard, and your reward is just around the corner. Awesome song.

L.P.

jane@bellevia.com

September 13, 2007

come by this sat fro 3rd sat in three oaks i have a cd for you too.from a mutual friend

ROB HUNTER

September 6, 2007

JUST SENDING SOME SMILES YOUR WAY!!!

Laurie Schrock

July 13, 2007

Dear Venetia,
I don't know if you remember me, but I'm Julie Kaczmarski's sister. Julie recently told me about your website and I have enjoyed your music ever since. It is wonderful and a class act.
You have much to be proud of!
I will share your music with my friends.
Take care andt I wish you the very best with your career!
Sincerely, Laurie

Rob Hunter

July 11, 2007

Just thinking about ya. I hope all is well... Had a rough week. (BIG UNDERSTATEMENT). I listened to the CD a couple of times, and I think it helped a little. Maybe someday we could do some writing together. I have a lot of music floating around, but not good lyrics.

Tommy Miller

June 14, 2007

I like your Site

John Potthast

May 29, 2007

Hell on High Heels... Great job of it all!
My favorite is Oregon, you captured the mood perfectly with all the instruments and of course your lovely voice.
You are one talented lady!

Uncle John

Rob

May 26, 2007

You were on as on could get last night. IT was great from the moment you walked out. You looked great, sounded great, and SMOKED!!!
I feel so blessed to be a part of this project. It really is some great music.

monte bleu

May 26, 2007

From your opening chords on "Now Is The Time" at the CD Release Party @ The Livery last night, it was evident that the audience was on board for a very special evening. Fitting, that the show was every bit as spectacular as the new CD itself! The backing band you'd assembled for the occasion was rockin', and further demonstrates your acute musical sensibilities in conveying your music. Be it putting a back-up band together for a live show, choosing studio musicians, arranging songs, or crafting your exquisite compositions, i have never known another musician who is so keenly attuned to the music in their heart & soul. You may be "Hell On High Heels", but the show (and CD) was and are into the heavens~ where an angel (like you) sings and soars!
~love, peace & music~
monte

Nick Parker

May 25, 2007

Good luck and congradulations on the release party tonight. Wish I could come but you know where I'll be. See ya soon.

Rob

May 24, 2007

Will be there Friday for the release party. I look forward to seeing the band as well. Can't wait to hear someone else interprate how we played it. That is what makes music so damn cool. There is no "right " way to do it.

Lenore

May 17, 2007

WHAT A WOW...YES MY DEAR YOU ARE HELL ON HIGH HEELS...DYNAMITE....
LOVELY AS YOU ARE.....LOVED THE NEW CD...CD BABY SENT IT RIGHT OUT AND WAS EASY TO USE....CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU PERFORM IN PERSON IN JUNE....BIG HUGS, LENNIE

Japhy Bartlett

May 16, 2007

got your message, and all is well... Bartlett recording, eh? That's got a good ring to it.

Seeya at the Livery

May 12, 2007

Nishywoo,
Can't stop listening to the new CD. The tunes is running thru my brain all day! Your artistry is everywhere: from the design of your album cover to the way you decorate your guitar case, you are an artist in so many aspects of your life. You bring so much beauty.

suggsistah,
jacquee

Deb

May 5, 2007

Look out... Hell on High Heels ROCKS! Mazel Tov, girlfriend. Love you, Deb

ROB HUNTER

May 4, 2007

WOW, first of all thanks for copies of the album. I am very proud to be a small part of it. I find myself listening to it often. Bruce did such a great job of capturing your talent. You defintalely have killer album!!!

Bruce Bartlett

April 26, 2007

NISH:
One classy and fun package!

An the album's not bad either... ;>)

Congratulations on your wonderful CD and thanks for the copies!
Bruce

Bill

April 4, 2007

I must say that we feel so very fortunate to provide you with another venue for your incredible music. Following your career, it is great to be a part of its continued growth. Sharing the stage with Corinne West just makes the whole night something extra special. See you on April 20th!!

Bruce Bartlett

April 3, 2007

Hey Nish,
Congratulations on finishing your amazing second album. It's smokin'! Kudos also to all your sidemen who played with such skill and taste, just as you did.

Your songs and singing are wonderful. It's creative artists like you, passionate about music, who remind me why I love to record.

Your fan and friend,
Bruce

Marianna Kohl

March 31, 2007

Venitia, it was great meeting you at the Acorn Theatre tonight for the Sharon Lewis/Texas Fire concert. I've been listening to your tunes. What a talent--keep up the good work! See you in the 'hood!

Matt Mullins

March 31, 2007

May for the new album??? I will be holding you to it! ;-)

Adrienne

March 28, 2007

Hey! It's Adrienne, the girl you met in Studio 15 at Seasoned Blend's concert on Saturday 3/24. I love your song, Heartbreakin' Kind!! I hope to be at your concert on April 20. See you then! :)

Joe Hilliard

March 21, 2007

Enjoyed meeting you and hearing your music at the Livery on Monday. I am also a Patty Griffin fan. Perhaps we can do one of her songs together at open mic sometime. See ya at the Woodie Guthrie concert.

Joe Hilliard (A hard travelin' boy)
www.hilliardphoto.com
www.myspace.com/joehilliard

ROB HUNTER

March 19, 2007

I can't wait to record with you tomorrow night. The more I listed to the demo, your voice just surrounds me like the arms of an old friend. You are AMAZING, and I am honored to be a part of this project. I urge everyone to buy a copy of the new CD upon it's release.

Valerie

February 16, 2007

What a shame I live so far away ~ but since there are no regrets in life (I wish) I look forward to our upcoming reunion in April! Seems you brought your weather on your recent visit and left it...burrrrrr I'm freezin'. I miss you but love you more.

your sis, Valerie, in not so sunny Fla.

Wahid Fakhir

February 11, 2007

Hello there;
I am glad you are home safely.
Things have slowed down a bit down here.
It gave me time to work on things I needed to work on.
I listened to some of your songs; It did not take me long to realize I was right to instantly think Joan Baez when you had said you are a musician.
I know your time is dear but, I would be absolutely flattered if you dropped me a line.
Please say hello to Doug;

All the best;

Wahid

Richard Martin

January 29, 2007

Venitia,

My wife, Cheri, and I caught your show Saturday night at the Battell Center. We enjoyed it very much. Each performer had their own special qualities...it all added up to a great performance in a very intimate setting.

It was also great to see Doug again.

Let us know where you are playing.

Thanks,

Richard Martin

Uncle John

January 28, 2007

Hey Nish,
Great concert at the Battell Center with the '4 of Us'. Keep the music flowing! Loved your dress and those shoes [Hell in High Heels] very cool tune.
I think I'll play 'The Notting Hillbillies' album [yes, the record album as in 'vinyl'] today.

Tom Rowland

January 24, 2007

Great tunes! I hope you do well.

Denny the Menace

January 21, 2007

Nish,
That sure was fun today, I hope we get the chance top play live together sometime. Bruce is the greatest, isn't he? I was very surprised when I opened the envelpoe, I really had no expectations for what we did, and it's greatly appreciated. That will pretty muchget me home when I leave in ten days, and I will be thinking of you on the road. I'm kind of slow sometimes, it took me a while to get the Elvis card, but when I got it, I did a resounding Ah HA!!!!!!!
A hunk a hunk of burnin' love,
"SS" Denny Snyder

doug fodrocy

January 19, 2007

venitia,

checking my e-mails and saw the poster for the upcoming "four of us" show.....it brought to mind the night we (the enlargements) played THE MIDWAY TAVERN with yourself and steve foresman as guests.....what great fun.....it was the night that "FOOL ME" became one of my new favorite songs.....hope to catch the 'four of you' at the battell center,.....doug

Ken

January 5, 2007

Hi Venitia,

Just in case we didn't already contact you... What are you currently doing to get airplay and charting for your most current release? That's what we do... artists hire us to get them airplay and charting on stations in the U.S. and Canada. I can send you some details in email if you like... just let me know if this is a good email address and I'll get them to you. Also... would love to get your physical CD or EP too, when it gets here, let's talk!

Musically Yours,

Ken DuBois
Bryan Farrish Radio Promotions
1828 Broadway, 2nd Floor
Santa Monica, CA 90404
ken@radio-media.com

rm

Denny Snyder

January 3, 2007

Venitia,
bruce Bartlett mwentioned to me that you might want me to put me on some open tracks for your next disc. I would like to do that, and he mentioned possibly this weekend sometime.
I meant to talk to you about it a couple of weeks ago, but with the holidays, travelling, etc., it got lost in the shuffle. Let me know when you get the chance. I could do whatever you have in mind, electric, acoustic, slide....

don

December 28, 2006

Hey, Im a friend, musician from the 60's of Bruce Bartlett. You really sound like Joan Biaz, great voice ! ! WOW
keep it gritty.

Don, outonalimb1@charter.net

Denny Snyder

December 15, 2006

Hello Nish,

I was looking for something to do tonight, but no such luck...

Peace,

Denny

Michele Nieto

November 27, 2006

Saw you here in Ft. Wayne, In a few months back, you are awesome!! Just found your card, so I finally got to check out your website!! Hope you get around to coming back

Jim Pickley

November 17, 2006

Had a great time with you and Reily last Saturday. You were sure making some good music up there. Anytime you guys need a piano player, let me know!!!!

Jim

Jared Fiske

November 3, 2006

love your CD Venitia, we met at an open mic at the livery back in July and you were kind enough to buy our CD's. Jared Fiske and Amy Herrera. We're booking an actual tour starting in sept. '07 so we'll definitely be in touch! hope you're well :)

Karen Angela Moore

October 25, 2006

Hey - just wishing you a great gig at the Studio with Riely. Hope things are going well.
Best - Karen Angela Moore Nashville

pieter cor aitton

October 12, 2006

My mother was a SEKEMA, Lamked Sekema, born 31`January 1891 and died 4 November 1984, She was born in Opende,Gr,, but her parents were Fries. Her father Pieter Sekema and her mother Geertje Bouius.
Please, tell me about your family. Have you a tree?
Please, send me information.
Thanks.
I should like to buy your CD. Much money and costs of sending.
My address is: Mr. P.C.Aitton (Scots family), House INCHDAIRNIE, Spinozalaan 26, 9752 NS Haren. Gn. The Netherlands.
e-mail: aitton@planet.nl
I have cousins SEKEMA.

Dale Nafziger

October 11, 2006

Enjoyed our brief visit to the Livery.
We have a handicaped child so we don't get out much and when we do it is not for two long.
If things work out we might be able to come back to perform some monday night.
The only thing is that my wife and I don't drink so I hope that they don't expect us to buy drinks. I guess if we can get on towards the begining it would work out better for us so it wouldn't be as late night. Let me know if you liked my CD.

Dale Nafziger

Molly Moon

October 2, 2006

Your site is smooth and beautiful - and has substance, Venitia. I enjoyed the blog descriptions of your travels, the photo gallery, and the easy format.
You're good at a lot of things, womanfriend.

Mollybelle Moonbeam

Matt

October 1, 2006

Hi Nish

Great gig in 3 Oaks. Thanks for letting me play the Alvarez, and taking me "furniture shopping" LOL...Who else but you could combine art, music, 1950's furniture, and Chianti with a live bagpiper! Now THAT'S a Party!
M.

Jennifer Haase

October 1, 2006

Venitia, I'm sitting here tappin' my toes to "Natural Red Head Girl" and feeling so very grateful to have met you in Chicago in September. Your disc is wonderful and so was sharing a gig with you! Come out and play a NYC gig or two with me in the new year, ya hear? Thanks again for being one of the reasons that trekkin' out to Naperville was a damn good idea.

David Curtis

September 30, 2006

Listened to your EPK on SonicBids. Very nice. Hope I can hear you in person onw of these days. I know how tuff it is to write a good song but you seem to have a real affinity for what resides in the soul. Thanks for the listen. If you get a chance check out my latest CD release "Poor Boy's Love Affair" my web address is www.davidcurtismusic.com Dave

brian mcclary

September 10, 2006

well,i and my son joined in your open mic one monday nite, and i must say the environment was as comfortable as in my own studio..a real pleasure it was...thanks much for making it that way..brian

Jeff

September 8, 2006

Glad to meet and hear you tonight in Mishawaka. Thanks for the CD, love it.
Hope to see you again, I'll work on some songs. Anytime you want to ride let me know I'd be more than happy to take you.
Jeff..........

jay johanan

September 2, 2006

i am the photog who was in downtown south bend yesterday, and just saying hi, and to say, i love your music and your page here...i will forward the pics soon, cya again soon

Lois Stockwell

August 30, 2006

Beautiful and "user friendly" webbie, Venitia! Thoroughly enjoyed my browsing time this morning. I have your "Lucky Numbers" CD, and I love the fact that a Chinese fortune cookie message was the catalyst to finally fully immerse yourself in your music. You really are a romantic! See you soon, Lois

Amy Herrera

August 27, 2006

Hey Venetia,

This is Amy Herrera, part of Fiske and Herrera. We played an open mic at the livery 3-4 weeks ago. I just wanted to say thank you for your help finding some places to play, and for having us at The Livery. We've been telling everyone we know about it, and how great it was to find such an amazing community of musicians. I hope we can come back soon! (Thank you again for your cd - it was amazing to listen to!)

~Amy~

Robert Hunter (ELWOOD SPLINTERS)

August 7, 2006

I saw you back a month ago now or so at the Woodfire. YOu are awesome!!! I truly loved every song. THough I am usually playing with Elwood Splinters, if you ever need guest percussion or guitar, Count me in, because your music is great.

Rob

John Derado

August 5, 2006

We keep being in the same place at different times. Plans on coming to the hoot on Monday. Perhaps we can finaly see each other. DIG THE TUNES!

Debby

July 13, 2006

Venitia, I really enjoyed your singing and playing at the Lakeland Court Yard. Hope you return sometime soon. Thanks again, Debby
PS, Natural Red Hair Girl is great!!!

Ronetta Pilcher

June 24, 2006

Hi:

Sitting her with Valerie having a glass of wine. Just wanted to say Hello. Valerie says Hey Girl.

Ronetta

Cathy L. Berk

June 20, 2006

WOW - I love your voice! The music is awesome. So glad Carl Payne gave me the link to your site.

Andre Nirmel

June 16, 2006

Hi Venitia,

I really enjoyed meeting you and watching you and Riely play together at Corner Coffee last night in Indy. You two sounded great and the show was a lot of fun. Great vibes! I look forward to seeing you when you play Indy again in August!

--Andre :D