been a fan since voodoo and have all your solo stuff you are very talented

dear mr stan ridgway, thanks for your prompt response to my previous missive. i caught your act at the rythym room last night and boy did you deliver. you have gained a disciple, (dont let it go to your head tho im not that great). im a little slo and withdrawn having as it were been socked over the head in nineteen and eighty seven. next time i will bring a friend, or cut out after the gig to Chute's for a little dog play. im a sucker for a strong hand. i got some of your merch on the gentle cycle inside the maytag. i just might have a crush on your sullen keyboardist by the way; sultry minx. to toggle my hearts desire. until then and as ever your pal, thurston.

mr. stanward, please return to the phoenix area to play. last time you passed through, fell into an awful tussle with an arrogant hip flask. woke up in a drafty hotel with a goddamn mousepad! please return. missed the show. as ever, your pal thurston

Big fan. First tour you landed in Memphis Tn at Soloman Alfreds. Saw you guys playing pinball before the gig! Next time was your Mosquito tour in St. Louis! INCREDIBLE...now...what's it going to take to get you to New Orelans on this tour....else I'm having to travel to Mucky Duck in Houston....(not that I'm complaining) . Use to live in Houston, visited Mucky Duck on many occasions. But would love to see you in NOLA...Pleaaaaaaaaaaase! jsmccalla@hotmail.com

Always and forever a fan of one of the greatest American songwriters of all time. Great to hear of the new album despite some of the accompanying circumstances and glad to be part of Zazzle with you. Thanks for all the inspiration and light in the darkness.