Guinness ready and waiting brother.

I am always excited when the radio I heard your voice. You have to manage to create even more beauty!

i love all of your songs and your beautyful cakming voice. it helps me to chill out and come down. very relaxing. thank you so much alex

I simply must see you perform live!

I've been listening to your music for six years now, and the songs keep getting better every time I listen to them, which is almost every day. In my oppinion you are are one of the best living songwriters. Both music and lyrics are so well crafted and perfomed. I keep checking in to see of you are coming to Denmark or any place close by. Please do!

Hello. I have just heard your Longpigs" On + On" song on 6 Music .And Loved it x Will look forward to discovering loads more lovely music from you Thanks D x

Just to wish you a Happy Birthday, flowing with Guinness (it tastes really goon in Galway - you know yourself:)) looking forward to the new album and hoping Galway is included in the tour!

Happy Birthday Richard, all the best

Just want to say I love your music. Used to live in Sheffield, so the names are very evocative of my time there.

As first : thank you for the music. It was love from the first sound - I've heard "Soldier on" on the polish radio. For a few minutes I was somewhere else - first time in my life music touched me so deeply. But the speaker had problem with spelling your name and I had to spend a bit time to identify you :) I did and your amazing voice is present in my life since 2 years. Now I would like to enjoy your music live and I hope to see you in Greece, in Poland or in Germany. Regards.

Hi Richard, When are you coming to Copenhagen, we miss you!!!!!!! I 'discovered' you 3 months ago and have been playing your music eversince, non-stop. My (grown-up) children are fed up with me always talking about how good your music is, but I keep on trying to 'seduce' them. Best regards Jan

saw you on Carol King and Friends on BBC4. Enjoyed it very much and still enjoying your music since I recorded show. Hoping to be able to buy a CD of yours in town this week.

Hello Richard, I first heard you and the band perform on Carole King and Friends at Christmas - and I was transfixed! I have since bought four of your albums. Your music has touched my heart and your lyrics speak to my soul - I love your beautiful voice and the haunting accompaniment. Thank you so much for your wonderful music.

Hi, I came across Richard's evocative "for your Lover give some time". I cant find the chords for this song and wonder if you would provide them. Thanks a mill

Hi Richard, love ur music, right up my street.

In love with Richard Hawley's music....truly amazing!

I've just been watching a performance on Carol King and friends on BBC4. I'm already a fan but wanted to thank you for this performance personally. This is the best art to be found in the UK currently. I'm an historical music enthusiast and you are bringing everything that is good about music into the modern world. Just thank you

Your beautiful music has reached the land of Oz & is on my radio show a lot. Thank you Coles Corner is a favroite

I play your music regularly on my Radio Show. Great mucic thank you

Hello Richard do you remember me, i was Joan and Normans grandaughter in the St Cuthberts social club at page hall, i couldny believe when i heard you had become famous, new you could do it, i remember when you used to play in the back room with your dad and old Bill, We have got good memories of the club days, hope you and everyone is ok

Morning We are Richmond Medical Centre, Richmond Road, Sheffield. We are having an open day at the medical centre on 31st March 2012 11am - 4.00pm. The aim of the event is health awareness for children, men and women along with meeting the staff, how the practice runs and the retirement of Dr Anita Campbell. We will be working with the Church next door to run face painting etc for children. We are trying to get the whole cummunity together which seems to be difficult. We wondered if it would be possible for you to open the event for us. I look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Denise Brookes, Practice Manager

sublime music.. feels so warm and real..

Hello Richard, Amazing discovery ! How haven't I found about your music before. You and your music have something deep and legendary. Your place is among the biggest stars really. Let me know whenever you come over to France, I would not want to miss that. Damn, I must be dreaming... Chris

love what you did with Duane Eddy. I bought that CD, saw your name and started listening to your stuff. Great!!!

DICK! U ROCK!!

Would love to see Richard performing his songs live. Please e-mail details when available. Many thanks.

hi , love your music, trying to buy sheet music for "after the rain", cant find it anywhere can you help

Hi Richard - when are you back in Galway? Soon, I hope. Would be great to see you again in the Roisin - even better if we could tempt you out to the edge of Connemara to play a few songs. Anyway - take care Dec Scully

Hello, Richie. In love with rockabilly, arent' you? That's cool. Bye from Italy!

Hi Richard! Your music and words have heart and soul, thanks for make me feel good and inspired.

Hi Richard,small world.You saw a singer i help out at Crookes,John,he was with the Classics.i,m a rock n roll drummer,stared out with Dave Lee,if you ever stuck,which is doubtful,i,m just basic,but to the point.All the best wishes,Alan.07901003269,oh i also met your neighbour whom your kids pplay with,Colin,i just joined the Sheff. pipe band.Cheers.

ne lâche rien, compose toujours autant de good songs ....et à quand un concert in Normandie?

Your music heals the soul. Thank you. Please make more and tour more.

Gracias por su música.

Wow great voice!.....Retro but yet modern...Hope Richard makes it out to California...San Francisco and the Sunshine is waiting....

Me entanan as caciones de Richard Hawley

Me encuanra Tchard Hawley,

Please please please let us know when you have a concert planned in London - we missed out last time and my husband and I are huge fans! Thanks, Liz

Open up your door is my favorite song ever and I need to know who to contact to ask for permission to use it on a video I'm making...? Keep up the good work Richard, we love it...!

tank you for make this beautiful and exelent music..

Hi Richard i am coming to your next concert and i think you are the best popstar in the world.Im only 6 but i know all the words to your songs lots of love cienna xx.

Just bought Truelove's Gutter, it's sublime, you are truly gifted. Good luck with the new album, I can't wait.

Richard, not seen you in Castleton for a while. How about another cave gig ? with Smoke Fairies ? Anyway, you have a pint waiting for you in The Castle. johnb

Hi, Richard, Met you a couple of years ago In Holmfirth both brfore and after your gig at the Picturedrome. You had to leave before I was able to get you a Guiness. Ah well, the glass you left came home with me and now takes pride of place in my bar and is known as the "Hawley Grail". Keep well and the faith, best wishes, Rockabilly Kev.

We love your music, my husband and I got married a few weeks ago and we had 'baby you're my light' as our first dance :-) We eagerly await your new album and can't wait for you to play vicar street in Dublin again.

Dear Richard, I don't often (or ever) sign guestbooks.. but I feel had to. I am completely in love with 'There's a storm a comin' which has been the reason to explore your material more. An outstanding track, a real masterclass in songwriting. Music needs you. all good wishes Kat

"Open up your door" is truly a wonderful song, great voice, lyrics, tune, It fills me.

hey Richard, just wanted to let you know I'm enjoying your music very, very far away, here in Honduras. I find your music so pleasing, it makes me want to keep listening forever. Thank you very much for that beautiful music, man. Cheers from your #1 listener in Honduras.

Hi, I'd never heard of you before but watched the Shirley Bassey Doco and loved that song you wrote, then downloaded Trueloves Gutter. What a beautiful album!! Respect.

I was watching Bill Conolley's Route 66 programme and there was about 10-15 seconds of a most beautiful song, so I set SoundHound on it and it turns out it's you singing Coles Corner and you my friend have a brand spanking new fan if what's on Youtube is anything to go by! Your music is wonderful. Looking forward to listening to you.

I've been a fan since you upstaged the mighty REM at the Arena in Sheffield. Please record Hushabye Mountain for us - you really hit the emotional jackpot with that choice of song - it could have been written for you. And as for those Aquamarina vocals you put on "Tonight.." - another little touch of greatly appreciated genius :-)

ive been on mailing list for while now soon as he tours be nice to know asap always end up at the backxxxxx

I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT RICHARD HAWLEYS VOICE AND LOOK, HE REMINDS ME OF A TIME WHEN TALENT COUNTED.XXXXX

When you going to do a tour in the UK again?

Are there any plans to come back to Belfast?

please, come to Brazil. we need it!

I just love your songs, Richard! Really amazing, how something that at first sounds quite easy, after a while just gets right into your heart. As many comments on YouTube said: Nuff said! We have all your albums released so far - looking forward to the new one. Now, what I would like to know if there will be a concert in Sweden (preferably in Gothenburg) in the future?

A while back I walked straight past you on Division St. You looked fairly perplexed in your parka jacket. I wish much success on the new album and am eagerly awaiting to see you play a live show! (hopefully around the midlands) Much love and adoration.

Wow! Always great to hear amazing new things from Britan. "Serious" is in rotation at our factory here in LA. When are you coming to California? Keep up the good work!!!!

Time to break out my over worn vinyl copy of True Loves Gutter seeing as Autumn has come a calling. If there ever was soundtrack to this time of year it would have to be this golden album.

Hey! Been a while. Loving your stuff. Get in touch when you have the chance. dx

Whoo Ho!!! new album, cant wait - if there is a tour as well, double bonus, Rock on Richard !!!!

Without equal. A unique sound , unique essence.

Introduced to your music by an acquaintance of yours a photographer Roderick Powell & haven't stopped listening to your music since. Your music & your vocals have me hooked, you are amazing. I missed you in Brum & up near Sheffield last year... so I'm hoping to be able to catch you live real soon. Keep recording... I've got your albums, but still can't get enough : )

Mate can't wait to see you. When you going to do a down under tour got some brill venues in Oz and NZ.Here's hoping.

you sing it i'll love it. when will you release "hushabye mountain" so i can buy it?. more power to you and give us more more more.

I'm looking forward to hearing your new songs. I keep hoping that you will come and do a NZ tour pleeeaaase (I note you have a fan in Paraparaumu - just up the coast). When I came to see you in London you had to cancel because of the snow :-( x

Realy looking forward to the next album. Any idea of a release date or is it still early days. In any case hope its all going well.

Hi Richard, had a dream that you were helping out in a Cafe, I asked you if you were doing any live dates soon and you just passed me a cooked breakfast and said 'Give that to Zebra' ...... thus ended the dream!!

OMG I have only just discovered your music....amazing you have a new fan :D

saw richard in edinburgh 2 yrs ago and just wondered when the UK.s best live talent was goin on the road again or doing new album? sensational gifted music live better than anything around for at least 20 yrs.Where are you?!?

to my despair i've only just discovered your music though i was a fan of the longpigs and pulp and to my ignorance didnt know the musicians behind the music but having captured by the voice and simple beauty of "open up your door" i now have bought "coles corner", "Lady's bridge" and "Truelove's gutter". i cannot stop listening to them and i am truely gripped by the music. truely magic stuff absolutely loving it. thank you Richard.

I would like to echo the commentators who have requested you release your first two albums on vinyl. Those are the two great classics that should be pressed to wax. I think it would be great if you could press these on vinyl.

Just wondering when we might get a few gigs, me an missus want to see you.....we're off to ramsbottom festival on 17th sept please call in and give us a few tracks.

Richard Great set at Reading and wondering about that lap steel guitar on Sunrise? What a wonderful show For all budding musos an entry on your site about gear would definitely be of interest. Blessings Chris

I wish about the next album.

Dear Richard! You are simply a great and genius entertainer. I have all of your albums now on CD-and they are a household treasure. With the ease and a sense of colurful poetry, condensed music heritage and the brilliant artistry you represent-you leave me and my dinner/social guests-in a Richard Hawley state of mind. I adore your work and you ignite my spirit and love for life... God bless you :-) , Ron with family and friends

Hey Richard, I met Tony Benn when I was at college, during a Sociology Conference. There wasn't enough time for everyone to ask their questions, so he kindly said anyone who has a question can come and see me personally. A handful of us went along to chat. I got too shy, hehe... but was just as impressed with him close up as on TV etc. What an amazing man :)) I've also been lucky enough to go to a talk by Chomsky on human rights. Wowzer. blah anyway, brilliant music! Keep it up. VB

I'm a writer working on a follow-up to a novel, and the hook alone from "Tonight the Streets Are Ours" inspired an entire short story plot in the space of about 10 seconds. Amazing, lush, beautiful work, man!

Open up your door one word..........................tears Producer

Hello Richard, Just wanted to say thank you for making such great music. America needs to see and hear from you more often! If you ever wanted to try something new, may I humbly suggest the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival here in my fine city by the Bay? Keep up the good work!

Hi Richard, Thank you for your fantastic music! I adore it! "Ocean" & "For Your Lover Give Some Time" are always in my playlist, all your songs are full of incredible beauty!.. It gives me a lot of inspiration for my work.. Thank you so much! xxx Daria

What was the name of the song you san on the car advert. My friend is going mad to know. Please inform as earliest as I would like to get her the CD it is on. She is one of your Sheffied fans. Cheers.

In all honesty i'd not heard of you till yesterday when I watched 'Exit through the giftshop', since then I've downloaded every bit of You Tube and Itunes I could find. A magnificent voice - i'm now avidly searching concert/venue tickets.

Please go on tour soon - it's been too long and I'm getting withdrawal symptoms!!

come to california soon, you can stay at our house, we'll bunk with the kids.

I have just listened to RIchard Hawley for the first time without having known anything about this bloke and I'm too excited to cry. Based on one song, "Open up the door" that was picked for me via Rhapsody's selection based on my likings, I had to write to let Mr. Hawley know how wonderul it is to realize material that is true to the artist. And, in so doing, the world (across the pond) can be exposed and moved by such unique and familiar sound. Thank you for putting out authentic, feeling art. Sincerely, Aries Hough

Dear and sweet genius; Mr. Hawley! You are responsible for a major tumble in my family's entertainment menu. You have managed to bridge across some impressing genres-we think! Last night, was a special birthday for me, Ron-the pope of the poppers! Waiting for seats at a cozy restaurant we strolled by PET SOUNDS( a tradtional and old school record shop) at Skånegatan 55. Heard some fine, fine notes playing in the shop.. We discussed whom it could be: a young Roy Orbison?, Elvis Costello (at his best?!) some Elvis Presley influences... hmmm... next we discussed if it could be a British Song Book Event? No it was you Mr. Hawley!!! I bought the record-COLES CORNER and we went for a night at the restaurant and some clubs. At midnight I put on the record.... vow :-) even the teenagers were listening with great enthusiasm. Your artistic quality is among the best we have experinced...period. We could hear..some Cash notes as well. The production is flawless. This record will be a mellow and honest entertainment pillar when we have serious and true guests at our residence! You heighten our pleasure to just be and feel great and we are so thankful, Richard. We are looking in to your other records and suspect nothing less than more classic british music history... We are looking forward to your presence here in Scandinavia-you would do so well!!!! Please let us know if we can be of any assistance to you here? Finally...we have come to a time in history when You connect parents born in the 60's with their kids born in the 90's with your exquisite songwriting and performance. A true thank you and the best to your success. Very truly your's, Ron Andersson and family

Just recently discovered your music and have bought Lady's Bridge... what an amazing sound your voice is like velvet. xx

Interesting guitar/viola version of After the Rain by a couple of young kids. A song spanning the generations. Search YouTube using "after the rain hawley cover"

i adore your music ...simply am amazing talent with a voice that just is incredible...x

Thank's for "Tonight". It's my personal soundtrack in my night's at work. You have a friend in Spain. A big hug for you ;)

Hi Richard Just wondered if you would be doing any live gigs this year. We have been to see you four times now, and would love to come and see you again in Sheffield, or anywhere really! I have even got my mum and dad into and want to bring them along as a surprise. Thanks Michelle

Recently lost my brother to suicide. Watched 'Exit Through The Giftshop' and heard 'Tonight The Streets Are Ours". That song has become my life preserver; it's given me hope and I listen to it constantly. Thank you for your music Richard, it has helped me.

I am getting married and was hoping to get my hands on the acoustic version that Mr. Hawley recorded, I believe for the BBC, back around 2006. My beautiful wife and I are going to dance to this version of the song. Back then I was working long weekends and nights... just hell on a relationship - but we made it. This version of the song used to be downloadable from this site before the site had a facelift. Thanks for all your help and cheers, Mike

I've only recently discovered you Mr.H thanks to the 2 TV ads currently being shown on our screens. I love your voice and your kind of music. In fact I've just bought 3 of your CD's and can't stop playing them. 'Valentine' is one of my favourites...love it!. It would be great if you could make it to Shrewsbury on tour one day. We have a fantastic new theatre (Theatre Severn) here.Bytheway, I think you're very sexy too-even if I am old enough to be your Mum. Ha ha. Good luck in everything you do. xx

I made a RH page on fFB, with a link leading here, I hope you don't mind. if you do please let me know. I Love you guys and you Mr. Hawley are " The Voice". I hope you're all well. We hope you'll be back in the US someday. You were so great ~! Mia

Thank you Richard for your music...I love it. Kisses from Spain (when are you going to gift us a concert? )

Hi Richard How on earth did I miss you coming? Love your songs. Here's some of mine, lo fi & tendor if you get the chance www.godcallingdrella.co.uk Hope to catch you some day. John

Really, really keen to buy the Duane Eddy album - can't get it for love nor money over here... local retailers not stocking it, Amazon out-of-stock and not iTunes... Thought you'd want to know. Love your stuff!

Hi Richard - Did you know that Renault are running an advertisement on ITV4 for their Renault Megane, using a few bars of your recording of "Open Up Your Door? On Renault's Website re: The Megane, they are asking for information about the music and also the artist. Because I was unsure whether to pass on this information without your permission, I thought I would let you know! I am hoping for more CD's !!! Are you appearing anywhere soon? Jean - One of your devoted fans!

We have just discovered you - WONDERFUL!

¡Hola Richard!... ELVIS me acompaña siempre desde 1977, cuando su muerte le dio vida para mí y su manera infinita le dio sentido a cada nota y a cada gesto. Esa concordancia entre hacer y el sentido es lo que reconocí hace unos pocos días en ti y desde entonces camino seducida a tu encuentro musical, ?Soldier on?.

"After the Rain" is a fabulous song - Dame Shirley was a lucky girl to get that one. Your work is incredible and just keeps getting better. Regards to you and yours.

I adore everything you do Richard. Your the best thing to cone out of my home city in a long time. If you ever make a little musical Richard doll I will sell them in the Sheffield tourist office! X t

This makes eveyrtihng so completely painless.

Just received the Road Trip CD. You've got the Lee Hazelwood touch! Brought out the best from Duane, some moving and nostalgic tracks. Django with a touch of Chet Atkins in Twango. See you up in the hills sometime maybe? When's the next release?, I know an excellent Brit sax player..........

Hi. Just found out about your contact with Duane Eddy. I have written an instrumental which is just the ticket for Duane. It's called EL LOBO(THE WOLF),and it's been heard in England,Spain,Georgia,France and New Zealand,and everybody reckons it' a hit waiting for Duane. It can be heard on utube"22thebrownie". I can't find a direct contact,so I thought you might kindly do me the honour. It would be much appreciated. Thanks,DEREK

hi richard,watched the clip of you playing with duane eddy on you tube-classic!!looking forward to the album,when are you in concert again?janex

Hey. Thanks for the most beautyful songs ... EVER. And your voice...ABSOLUTLY WONDERFUL ... love it. When are you coming to Denmark ??? We want to see you - Richard - LIVE !!!

Dear Richard I am writing to thank and congratulate you on arranging for the great man to play with you and the band at the Greystones last week. It was a truly memorable experience and highly meaningful and full of emotion for me. You may recall that we exchanged condolences following the deaths of your father and my brother Tony at St Lukes. At that time, I first connected with your music which resonated for me as I knew that Tony would have loved your stuff. Anyway, I remember being 4 or 5 years old when Tony brought home Rebel Rouser and rocking along to the Dansette 45s. I have loved Duane's vibe ever since and never imagined that I would get to see him perform, let alone with you guys at the Greystones (15 minute walk from my house and a fine addition to this great city's cultural scene). So thanks, Richard. I'll buy you a pint as and when I see you at the Greystones, Fagan's or wherever....... Very best, Phil Long

Me again.. Forgot to metntion - Valentine is stunning but when I hear it I keep thinking how cool a duet with Willie Nelson would be. Given that he has had a track of the same name just adds to the mix. Superb songs once again Andy

The door was opened with Tonight The Streets Are Ours a few years back and since emigrating to NZ two years ago I have been craving for more since. Finally back in April I made a short trip to the UK and picked up both Lady's Bridge and Coles Corner. Both are fantastic and so many tracks conspire to inspire. With a glint in the eye I would say that there is definitely some seduction music to be had within Coles Corner (y'know - playing in the background whilst you are doing your best to impress). The Ocean however goes one better - it is not music to make love to, it is music to stop making love to and for both to stop and listen instead. Truly, truly beautiful stuff. Thanks RH Andy

thank you for last night...(Duane eddy at the 100 club)....wonderful in everyway.. cheers, shane.

Very very very

So Richard, do you still have that Link Wray autograph I got you when we went to his show on my birthday in Philadelphia? God you're list of accomplishments since then is amazing. Hope you are well and get to the states luv. Polli - Polygram

would you buy a gretch for you first electric?

Man, I?m so glad I wrote your name down after watching Exit Through the Gift Shop. Love the music!!!! So moving and incredibly beautiful! I went from buying 8 songs to almost your entire collection. Thank You!!!!

Are there any gigs coming up soon.........it seems a long time since Buxton last year. Happy days.

Hey Richard, I suppose what I'd like to say (at the risk of coming on a bit strong) is that I think you're one of the most beautiful souls writing music today. I discovered you a couple months ago and have been snatching up CDs ever since...being repeatedly blown away with the consistency of your songwriting. ;) I'm a singer/songwriter myself out of Canada. If you ever get a chance to listen, my website is www.alexgrantham.com. I think you'd like the song "64 Main". Keep up the astonishing work. It's unique in this day in age and greatly appreciated by many, many people. All the best, Alex.

Play Tramlines please!

LOVE RH FROM CHINA

Good evening, Mr Hawley ! It's just a very humble testimony from a very ordinary French man, in order to tell you that all you did, and still do, is truly and simply MAGNIFICIENT & MOVING !... I know it's not much to say that, but I just needed to express it to you !... Know that, beyond England (and more exactly, Sheffield) there are many admirers all around Europe !... I can even confess that it's my Spanish soul-mate who made me discover you !... And since then, we are "rocked" by your profound & clever... "lullabies" !... Thanks for all the Tender Beauty(ies) you bring to simple folks as us !... Jean-François.

Simplemente amo tu voz...

Hi Richard.Heared a few tracks on last fm and thought wow how had I not heared your stuff!!.Will be at your next tour for sure. regards Chris

Hi, was good saying hello to you today at the station cafe.

Hi Hawley well son youve come on a long way since we went to school. PS I got intouch with Mr John Jackson our music teacher, And had great pleasure telling him how well youve done. lolololol

Just listening to Ladys Bridge love every song just want to know when you are on tour

love your tunes richard keep er lit

I got a crush on you, Richard Hawley.

Hi, contacted you last year after the Duane Eddy gig at the Festival Hall. Loved the band assembled then. Is the same line up playing together 2011 and are you backing Duane Eddy again this year? Best wishes

Richard, when you coming back to the north east? Get yourself to the cluny in ouseburn. Cracking little venue.

Hi Richard It was great to speak to you last night! Thanks for the pic and promise it won't go on Facebook! :) Jo xxxx

I think Tonight the Streets Are OUrs is the most perfect song of it's type on the planet.

Just heard the brighton rock version of there's a storm a comin! starts with a gentleness and that ending..........wow!! thanx.

Hi, I want to see Richard live. Please do a tour this year. Love all your work. Great back catalogue.

Your music is phenomenal. My only regret in life is not discovering your music sooner.

I am just hearing your songs on the german radio station NDR 2. Your songs and especially your voice is fabulous! Never had heard your name before, so today you got a big fan more. Hear you again soon on my MP3-Player while I will take the long walk from Germany to Spain. Greetings, Citara

Richard, how about appearing at Canterbury's newly re-built theatre? We much need performers of your stature to mark the launch of this fantastic new venue.

So, I have this friend, that tends to drop off of the radar for MONTHS at a time & upon his latest return I sent him a link to your song "Sorry I Lost My Way" (great song btw). In response he said the song didn't quite fit the bill & listed the reasons why. So...if you have a spare minute-do you think you could write a song about an unconventional friendship where 1 tends to disappear for great lengths of time & how the other accepts this behavior time & time again? :-) On a serious note-I find your music just what my soul needs-thanks!

Hi Richard, I really like the song, tonight the streets are ours, I was just wondering if you would be prepared to play an intimate gig at valley pentecostal church, Stocksbridge to raise funds for the church and Sheffield Children's Hospital charity. There is a link to the church website http://www.thevpc.org.uk/VPC/HOME.html feel free to check us out and contact the pastor David McKeown. We have just had a really successful night at the church with Philippa Hanna playing a set

Hi I'm 17 and have just got my Grade 8 drumming - any chance of making some music with you? I love any music from Sammy Davis to Imelda May Big Band Elbow Arctics Muse Blink 182 Elvis. If you ever need a drummer .... (Worth a try I suppose everybody has to start somewhere)

Hi we caught Richard at the Elbow gig in Sheffield last weekend. Fantastic, wanted to know more - seen this site and heard some stuff - now want to hear more. Mr Hawley you have some new fans!!

Oh Richard when are you coming out to play again - we are missing you terribly. We haven't seen you in concert since Bridlington last year which was brill. We were averaging one or two of your concerts a year which kept me going on a very good high - so come on give us some dates please - Holmfirth would be really good as we came to both do's there but as the adverts say - are prepared to travel!!. Hope you are well.

Gracias por regalarnos la maravilla de la música

Hi. I'm a big fan of Richard Hawley and i want to buy official t - shirts. I'm launching a new business and would like to sell shirts of Richard Hawley in a London market. It is most likely to buy you a considerable amount. Officers would like to sell things and that you are also satisfied. I don't want to have exclusivity, I just want to have original things in my store. It is a tribute to all the bands that changed our lives. If you have information please contact me when you can. I'm directly speaking with all the bands. It is important for me to buy original things with the consent of the artist and well respected copyrights. The rea indiel is back Thank you very much. Mariano

Hi, my fave song is 'the Fix' - by Elbow featuring Richard Hawley - I just love the depth of your vocals and enjoy the lyrics - I went to see Elbow on Saturday night at the arena - and you came on the stage and sang with them - it really made my night - I didnt know your were from Sheffield - and this inspired me to find out more about you and your amazing voice. Kelly Amazing voice,

hello richard....nice music..touch of buddy holly is there..sweet dreams..

Richard, your music is beautiful, your voice is like melted chocolate......I haven't seen you live yet but cannot wait!

I thing you are a soul related :-) very nice and special music. Great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiV4sxdTrew

My beautiful niece died a week ago following a heart transplant which initially seemed to have been successful. She was a fan of your music as I am too and we saw you at The Picturedrome in Holmfirth. Her husband has chosen "The Ocean" to be played at her funeral on Friday. I just felt I needed to let you know. Rita

Thanks for the wonderful music Richard and I hope someday to get to see you live.

Hi Richard. I just wanted to say that my beautiful wife Diana adored your music. We saw you four times in the last few years at teh Sage in Gateshead or York, Diana loved your music so much, we called our new puppy border terrier Hawley after you. Sadly, Diana passed away after suffering from cancer on Sunday. Myself and our 15 year old daughter will miss her terribly. She was just 48 years old. I hope you don't mind, but we will be playing 'Coles Corner' as people enter the chapel for her funeral next week. She loved that song especially, and it will hopefully fit the mood beautifully. Best regards, Garry Brogden

I have all your CDs, when are you producing another ? I have also bought two of your songs on sheet music, Coles Corner and Open up your Door which I have adapted so I can play them on the Electronic Organ, - I hasten to add I am not a professional player but I love your music which is haunting and beautiful. Best wishes Richard from maybe your oldest fan, Jean

I won't pretend I knew who you were before I hear Open Up Your Door, this despite the fact my brother often plays in Sheffield and uses local musicicians (who do know you) but what a discovery for me - I can only really add to the growing momentum that says what a voice and what songwriting skills you possess. I went out and bought your entire collection on Sunday. Have to say, some beautiful pieces, but I can't play Open Up Your Door without tears streaming down my face - quite possibly the most beautiful song I've heard in a decade. Good luck - you deserve it.

Please! come to mexico city!

Hi. I am trying everything to get in touch to ask whether you would headline at the boardwalk reopening in April. Fingers crossed, Del.

Rich, we sherd the same day birth, n the year also, somehow when I discover your music, not knowing you (sorry) it was an instant connection, love the energy of your music, it touches my heart in a way that words are not necessary to be spoken, thanks for the beauty of your feelings. Cheers, gladys

Hello. I'm a big fan of Richard Hawley and i want to buy official t - shirts. I'm launching a new business and would like to sell shirts of Richard in London. It is most likely to buy you a considerable amount. Officers would like to sell things and that you are also satisfied. Richard have shirts in my store would really be a compliment. I am interested in the model Coles Corner and Lady's Bridge If you have information please contact me when you can. Thank you very much Mariano

Hello. I'm a big fan of Richard Hawley and i want to buy official t - shirts. I'm launching a new business and would like to sell shirts of Richard in London. It is most likely to buy you a considerable amount. Officers would like to sell things and that you are also satisfied. Richard have shirts in my store would really be a compliment. I am interested in the model Coles Corner and Lady's Bridge If you have information please contact me when you can. Thank you very much Mariano

Lovely website for wondweful artist. Always welcome in Ireland!

Hi. This is a bit random, Richard. I am a trainee counsellor in sheffield (infact occasionally I see you around, but that's not relevant to why I am contacting you). I was born with a cleft and a hare lip and was recently invited to write a chapter about visible difference, which I have done. I read your interview with CLAPA which I enjoyed, great stuff. Since I read it I have wondered if you might like to read my chapter? I am not expecting a response, or dreaded 'feedback', I just wanted to invite or make you aware of it - there is not a great deal on the subject written from personal experience - indeed researching it I found some of the literature very objective (argh). Anyway, I could send it to you as an attachment [let me know if you would like this] or, if you are interested, the book it is contained is is called 'Anti-discriminatory Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy' edited by Colin Lago and Barbara Smith. Best wishes and keep up the good work (so to speak), I think ya music is great and how fabulous for everyone else that you decided to become a front man!!! Suzy

Borrowed a friends Ipod and heard a couple of your albums... have been telling everyone since about this amazing guy - and then I found out you were in Pulp... I loved Pulp! Just love the way the music and sounds build - sorry I don't know the technical terms what I do know is I am buying everything you have ever done now!! Thank you - will be at a live venue asap.

One of our presenters is a mad fan & would love you to come on or have a chat over the phone. Please, please help me fulfill hish wish, hes a great guy

A friend recorded gave me the Jools Holland live CD which I put on in my car - was blown away by Valentine. Simply the best song ever. Played it 20 times at least non-stop!!

Your website is absolutely spectacular. Beautiful. The infinite shades of orange. Just orange and black. It's clean, simple, yet intriguing. Website as work of art. Why not.

I am a researcherer for Tudno community radio, & one of our presenters would like to interview Richard Hawley either face 2 face or over the phone please. our number is 01492 863190

Hi, I was introduced to your music from the Banksy film open. It makes me want to go do some street art. I got Lady's Bridge from the library and listened to it today for the first time and it feels like my life has changed. I have had an emotional week and perhaps am more open but it - I just can't describe it. It reached right into my entire body and brain and shifted my perception - the view out of my window is different after hearing The Sun Refused to Shine. I don't know - sometimes you hear something for the first time and it just blows you away. It has not happened like this to me in such a long time. Thank you, you are a genius artist. Will enjoy these songs forever I can tell.

Great to meet you tonight at the Andy Willsher photo exhibition in McKee's gallery......I found you just as much fun as your live shows along with your terrific no nonsense sense of humour...thanks for the autographs and I hope you enjoy the old PORTHCURNO postcards...maybe one day the MINNACK...Cheers

Monsieur Richard Hawley, Lorsque je vous ai vu pour la première fois à la TV, j'ai été littéralement scotché avec en prime l'émotion qui grimpe en flèche. Et pas n'importe laquelle. La même (rare) que j'avais ressenti un jour devant Billie Holiday ou encore il y a quelques mois, à une dizaine de mètres des studios Sun Records : les larmes qui montent, le corps entièrement engourdi, plus rien n'est sous contrôle? la Beauté, la Musique, l'Origine du monde (de mon monde), qui surgit soudain. Voilà, ça s'explique difficilement, pas la peine de s'étendre plus. J'espère vous voir bientôt en concert en France. Merci Monsieur Richard Hawley.

Richard, Just heard The Streets are Ours Tonight played on the Chris Evans breakfast show. He described it as uplifting. First heard it on soundtrack to Exit through the Gift Shop. Brilliant track, brilliant use of it in the doc. Hope it wins the Oscar it is nominated for and you get the huge airplay that will trigger. Great music. All the bets, Simon

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Wow! I guess I've been under a rock for a long while. Just discovered Mr. Hawley's music today while watching Banksy's wonderful film "Exit at the Gift Shop." Dear Mr. Hawley, I love your music! Thanks for putting it out there for us. I'll be buying some.

Dear Mr. Hawley When are you going to play for your french fans ? I eventually can find a concert hall for you near Paris...

M Hawley, je tenais à vous témoigner de ma grande admiration pour votre musique!! étant fan d' elvis également, je retrouve cette émotion en vous écoutant! rare des artistes de votre talent! et de votre charisme! Bonne continuation...en espèrant assister à un de vos concerts en France!! laurent

I am so pleased when I saw the ice cream advert I wanted to know what the music was.I now Have four of your albums.When you are listening the music takes you into another world.The music is brilliant I get goosebumps when I listen to vickers road.Thank you richard for this wonderful music. colin

wonderful amazing you drift to another place and time. would love to see you live dont know if that will happen

Richard, you may remember (probably not) we chatted sometime ago (maybe 18months) one lunchtime in Nonnas on Eccy Road and over a drink we talked about life in 60's Sheff - coming home from school on the upstairs of smokey buses full of steelworkers with crumpled woodbines, (once) white scarves, rasping coughs, ruddy faces and loud loud voices. You were greatly amused by my story about pretending to be an opera singer and getting away with it!! ( I mimed in the chorus for 3 concerts of Aida and nobody sussed it!! quite the opposite - they offered me more gigs!!!) You struck me as an ordinary unassuming bloke and given your talent I have never forgotten that ( and regretted not taking you up on your invitation to go boozing with you and your mate to the Porter Brook - I had to work!!) If you have no notion of this memory then read no further., Thing is I've opened a restaurant in Woodseats (burgers\pizzas\steaks and I was wondering if there was anyway during one of your next stop offs in the Principality that you could come and eat there. We play your stuff and the Cockers and Carrick but mostly yours. Don't worry we won't charge you! ( unless you have the steak!!) .....kidding! s'long, see ya (wouldn't want to be ya!) PAUL

Just a quick note..I'm happy to do a full birth chart astrology reading if you want one? Just let me know..they are very good if I say so me self lol xx

Mr. Hawley Just wanted to say your the best and really enjoy your music. I have been a huge Pulp fan for too long to say but your still the tops in 2011. Have a great new year mate. Cheers and All the best, Vincey

I would like to visit Sheffield, once, during the winter. Your music made this place magical, to me and I presume to the most of your listeners. Thank you. Giovanni

Richard, I am another "johnny-come-lately" to your music, though I've been a huge Pulp fan for many moons. Not sure how I missed you, but so glad to have made your acquaintance, so to speak. Please come visit us in San Francisco, California soon! Be well, Jejelle

can't believe i just listen to one of your song for the first time! the words are just awesome!!! i'll definitely checkout all your music... peace

I apologise. I did'nt know it was you who sang the songs i liked! Awsome voice and writing! Words escape me about your lyrics too! Great.

I have Huntington's Disease, am in the very early stages, i have had a difficult time recently with my father ill and in late stage Of HD, and my beautiful mum died last year, and so your beautiful moving music and lyrics, have helped me so much and healed so many emotional wounds, i have all your albums, and each day i make handcrafted cards for charity, and your music is my motivation to keep going, keep your albums coming, i will always be one of your most adoring fans. Thanx, Love helen x

Lieber Richard, I saw you (together with a friend) in Frankfurt a few years ago, though it was quite embarassing since there where maybe only 20 people.... I became a big fan, got a few of your CD´s.... . I really love your music, your voice... If you plan to go for other gigs in Germany please let me know and I (with some friends) will try to show up. As a hobby I am playing guitar and singing in a band (Seven Bridges) covering songs we like, perform on little festivals... Viele Grüße aus Deutschland Rainer

hello i am trying to get to the bottom of our stuff!? (Lonpigs) so though PRS/Universal/Accounts seems "Our Glorious Leader" is not a man of his word. Its not right. Its absolutely wrong.

Great sound, music, lyrics and that it comes from Sheffield makes me proud as punch! Must be heard on Wilson Benesch audio equipment though!!!!!!!!!

Hi, I didn´t know Richard Hawley. Had never heard. Accidentally I got to know him in a videoclip pn TV and...I felt smashed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a voice, what a beauuuutiful music what a dreaming ambience. Well , i went from a complete ignorant to may be your biggest fan. JUST LOVE your look, your style, yoir type of music your sound, and ur voice AH your voice!!!! Jesus, i think i never heard such an amazing voice, touching, makes me dream of my youth ( I´m a 50 year-old lady , still charming and modern) and I SIMPLY LOVE YOU. I´ve got ur music in my car at all times and Ias i go to England every 2 months , I will search for concerts and i´ll be there. will u give me an authograph? thank you and thank God for ur existance because u added something else to my life.

Simply beautiful.....lyrics and music melt the hardest,god bless RH !!

Wonderful..I absolutly luv it..plus you are so sexy ..xxxxxxx

really enjoyed your concert in Birmingham & would love to introduce more friends to your talent - are you going to tour again or have you had enough?

I just want to let you know that Sheffield Mencap is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee this year. It's 60 years since parents got together to try and get a better life for their kids with learning disabilities. We're still a hands-on no nonsense charity, trying to do our best for 700 families every week, from our base at Norfolk Lodge. We don't have celebratory patrons, crporate donors of a team of fundraisers, but we do have passionate staff & volunteers. It would be great if you could get involved in our celebrations in some way - we are having a 1950s themed event at the City Hall Ballroom on Friday 11th November. We'd love you to come but if that's not possible, could you consider donating something for our auction? Thanks for reading this and all the best for 2011. Lucy McKane, Sheffield Mencap. 07764 944797

HELLO,your website si good,think your porting

Some of the most beautiful songs I`ve ever heard..sublime!

There isn't a day that goes by that I do not listen to you and your words. We are close in age, I believe I am 2 years younger than you. I have words That I wish you could sing. I cannot sing. I feel like You would be my soulmate if we met, you love another. It is always that way. That is why you sing and I write. Love moves a soul. Love seeps through sealed cracks. I recently just read a quote that I love: two things you cannot hide, love and a cough. I stumbled upon you by accident. Van Morrison always held the crown for me, until I heard your voice. Until i saw your instrument,Your words. I pray that I will be and find someone as deep as you someday. Until then, I will soldier on.

Visiting friends at the weekend and they played your Lady's Bridge CD. I cannot believe I have never found this before. Will get along to the next available gig and be buying every album. Such beautiful music. Thank you.

Richard. We need to discuss The Flamingos. Call me ASAP (sooner the better). 714-350-2859.

Hola Richard eres el mejor!!!!. Desde que te descubrí no hay un solo día que no tenga la necesidad de escuchar tu música. Ví tu concierto en Murcia y quedé completamente perpleja. Espero tu próxima visita a España con mucha ilusión. Te quiero.

I listen to your song "Baby You're My Light" and "There's a Storm Comin'" on repeat, those songs illustrate my unexpressed feelings and I want to thank you for making music that speaks true to the heart to so many of us. Best regards, I am 19 years old.

De Morgen (best newspaper in Flanders, Belgium) says: "Best gig in 2010: Richard Hawley in Bruges!!"

Great Christmas Day program, God bless the internet for making it available in the US. Cheers!

I was out walking my dog this christmas morning in icecold Norway. You finally made a hardrocker cry, so thank you, Richard! Stay on the dark and heartbreaking road of music!

For me to find a Richard Hawley was like being in another time and another dimension. From that moment there is a day that does not have the need to listen to their music. I saw your concert in 2010 in Murcia and left me completely perplexed, never felt such emotion at a concert, besides high and see how handsome he is. I look forward to return to Spain next year.

Merry Christmas Richard and band members. Please come to the states soon.

Hi Richard, love all your music. Bought Lady's Bridge when it came out to glowing reviews. When I first listened, it was a instant positive reaction, great sound, great voice, great guitar work. Then bought Coles Corner, and loved that one as well. Really like the atmospheric stuff that gets "stretched out", like Remorse Code and The Ocean. Also loved the covers like Johnny Cash and Rick Nelson. HAve you thought of a album of covers? Also wanted to buy live album put out in 2007, but not available on website, and looked on several websites like Amazon..nothing. Any suggestions? Looking forward to more fantastic work! Hopefully you can get out to California.

I don´t listen XXI music made that much but i really love RH songs. Along with Perry Blake, my favorite songwritters . They make special music.

hi richard i work for a tarmac company from sheffield and had to phone the wife and tell her one sunday morning that i was re surfacing lady bridge and you know where that is it was an amazing feeling thanks pal

Dear Richard, being Irish, I was introduced to you for the first time through one of my favourite Radio Programmes, RTE's The South Wind Blows and its presenter Philip King, who I have the highest regard for as regards music taste and radio presentation. I am always seeking a Music Utopia where music, song, poetry and dance can fuse into one in ones imagination and I have to say, when I hear your voice and the music and the words I can reach that etheral space both deep down in my very being and out into the Universe. You have indeed been blessed with a golden voice and interpretation of songs thats just so wonderful it makes time stand still, at least for a while. Oh the magic of Radioland.......

Richard Hawley is the best thing to come out of England since the Beatles.

AUN NO SE COMO ES POSIBLE QUE TU MARAVILLOSA MUSICA NO SEA MUCHO MAS CONOCICA....MEJOR ASI . ES INCREIBLE COMO ALGO TAN BUENO Y AUTENTICO PASA DESAPERCIBIDO, NO ENTIENDO ESTE MUNDO. GRACIAS POR ACOMPAÑARME EN MIS MOMENTOS MAS INTIMOS Y SOLITARIOS. SIGUE ASI ERES UNOS DE LOS GRANDES....

I hadn't heard of your music until I heard "Long Black Train" in a snippet out of "V for Vendetta." I had to buy a couple of your CDs. Have you ever had a moment of pure peace and happiness? Well, I did. The Nights are Cold here in Wisconsin in winter, and I was sitting at my dining room table and listening to your music one afternoon and, I swear, I was so happy in that moment that day that I can hardly explain. Words and music are so powerful, and I am grateful that you share your talent with those of us who truly appreciate it. You don't realize what you do. P.S. Even my dogs are knocked out - literally! You lull them into the land of Nod every time I play your music! We love you!

Hey Richard I briefly meet you prior to you playing at Latitude. In fact seeing you at Latitude was one of the highlights of my UK trip this year. What a great triple bill that night; Wild Beasts, Richard and The National. The night of the baritone! Why does your music go so well with drinking shiraz? Well to be honest everything goes well with shiraz but your music particularly. Perhaps a bottle should come with every CD or maybe Berocca. Why dont you come out to Australia? Our dollar is strong and the concert going audiences are huge. I think you would be stunned at your following particularly in Melbourne. Just bought my tickets for Latitude next year so hopefully you may make it there again. After all I am coming all the way from Australia! Where can I find the tabs to 'Born under a bad sign?' Cheerio Noel

Hello Richard, I created a slide show for my Dad's birthday recently and showed it to my friend who suggested I send it to you for a look, if you ever have a minute. I wanted to do something really special as a gift for my dad this year - he's been diagnosed with metastatic bladder cancer (no cure) and is undergoing palliative chemotherapy. He adores your music - we all do. I really hope that you don't mind me using one of your songs, it's just so heartening and uplifting. For some reason the slideshow appears a lot darker than the original photos are and some shots were taken with my mobile phone which struggles a bit with light! Okay apologies all out of the way. Shots were all taken in Guernsey, mix of family, pets and nature. Thank you and Good Night! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Jeid993vkA

Hello, I just want to thank you for your music. Thank You!!! "Truelove's Gutter" has comforted me in dark times. Beautiful. Keep it up, don't stop please.

monsieur votre musique est magique je suis en extase devant votre talent votre voix et votre monde son formidable j'adore votre musique !! des concert en france ??? merci JJH http://myspace.com/jjhmusique

If Morrisey and Johnny Cash had a love child..it would croon like you..Top bollox...tis what ive been lookng for ! Ney ,Searching,,You chill me like Nick Drake,..Keep it up and thank you..

Just heard The barrel another great song ,thank you for your lovely music .

I love your music, I only discovered it lately. I think it is very beautiful, and sad in places, but then so is life. I would love to read the Lyrics of Soldier On

agree with the comment below--it would be great to have you & your music in argentina.

hi richard, we would love to see you play down here in aus your magic. come and tour and check out some bands,i like a band here called the blackeyed susans, you might know them,they have an album called dedicated to the ones we love,it reminds me of you.the music you make is really beautiful and inspirational, all the best mate, cheers darren.

Hi A bit of a weird request, i am currently putting together a promotional video for my company that i have just set up specialising in custom built aquariums. After days of searching for possible backing tracks i stumbled across "The Ocean" and realy love the track. Is there any possibility of me being able to use this as the music on the video. It would only be given to prospective clients. Heres hoping Maurice

Richard Next London gig date? Looking forward to it mate:)

Your music is cool! Thank You!

You are a great musician and singer!!!!! My prefer song: Open up your door! Thank YOU!!!! .........beautifull. Have a nice weekend and great success in You life!

hi mate hows things , i was talking to ian last week and wanded if you could send me a copy of your cd "coles corner " and il pay ian next time i see him . cant wait till next time you visit the mutton for another jam . see you soon

Was at The Spa, Bridlington last month to see Richard headline - was totally brilliant but not enough but there never is!! The band was awesome.

just been converted! love your music, keep it up!

Hi, we would like to get in touch with the person(s) who book Richard Hawleys concert in order to check the possibility for a concert in Stavanger Norway. Best Helleik Kvinnesland managing director MaiJazz

Great music Richard Hawley - superb. Your music is an inspiration , filling my soul with the joy of being human. Please, only stop making it once you are dead - which I hope won't happen for a long time to come. Cheers Mr.Hawley !

Hi Richard. I'm putting on a one man show of my painting at The Porter Brook Gallery 27th Nov to 4th Dec. Would be great if you could come esp on the first Sat when I will be there. fingers crossed that you are not too busy. Regards Dave

Any plans for a 2nd Teddyboys Picnic? The 1st was brilliant.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR BEAUTIFULL MUSIC. iT TAKES MY BREATH AWAY. I,VE NO WORDS...

Am a 43 yr old dad, who had just started listening to you , just wanted to say I find it simply briiliant .Thank you Sir .

Patiently waiting for the next Sheffield City Hall night, when it comes, it will be something else.

Ey up Would you be interested in doing a concert/ gigg at our factory in Dinnington???? Hawley Optical est 1997 make spectacle lenses (probably made yours!!!) regards Richard

Just started to listening to RH - simply out of this world...

??? ????? ??????????? ????? Tonight The Streets Are Ours!

Jesus Fucking Christ, your music is fantastic. Seriously seriously great stuff,sir.

Hi Richard, Fancy singing in the pub next week!!! Give me a call and I will explain what has happened! Fiona

Sorry to have missed Bridlington. Lots happening here!!!! Give me a call 01947 841363!

Hi Richard. What a fantastic consert you gave us at Bridlington 22th october. My wife, my daugther and me came all the way from Norway too see you. It is the best concert we have been in ever. Thank you very much. Hope to see you in Norway soon. Regards Kaare

Oh Richard what can I say - Music port - you were brilliant as usual. You finished off a fantastic evening on Friday with what I can only say was a beautiful collection of your songs. Who could not be moved by your music. I am still on a high which is a bit of a problem as I am now back at work and am afraid still in "Hawley land". Never mind. Thanks for another great concert and thanks to all those nice Hawley fans that we met on Friday night especially in the harbour car park. I had never been to Musicport before and I agree with you entirely Norma Waterston brill too as were all other acts that we watched - what a find! We will be going back next year if govt cuts don't affect it!!!

Went to Musicport at Brid on Friday to see the man,absolutely fanbloodytastic! Got right to the front of the stage, right in front of Richard, was one of the most exciting nights i have ever had!! What a singer and I love all his songs, was a night to remember.

do you ever reply and acknowledge your fans? what are your inspirations and goals, what is your favourite book/film/ foreign film/ do you ever get really down, (football)BLUE or RED. thats enough 4 now.shalom

Kept hearing this song (Open up your door) on telly & radio ,didn't know who the singer was until this week,I was listening to the radio when it was played again this time I caught his name ,Richard Hawley. Just looked him up on itunes and followed the links' BRILLIANT '.

Setting off to Bridlington in about an hour Hoping for a great night at Musicport. We bought the tickets for our sons 14th Birthday would be great if you could give him a shout his name is Robbie. Cheers have a good one or if your from pitsmoor. ave a gud un !! XXX

Christmas won't be the same without the Cavern gig this year.....

Magnificent.

Fantastic concert in town hall - best live concert I've ever heard - are you planning on touring again?