A note from Steve and Ellen Seskin:
Hey everyone! We really love reading your posts on this page, but lately my schedule hasn't allowed me to respond to all the messages here, even though I DO read them all. :) Your questions and comments are important to me and I want to make sure that you don't feel forgotten.
From now on, Ellen will be helping me keep up with these posts. She'll answer whatever you want to know, and if there's something she can't answer, she'll find out from me. If you want a personal reply, please leave your email address. Otherwise, replies will appear on this page.
I truly appreciate all the support, either communicated to me or not, that I have gotten from you through all these years. Without you, my music would not be the same!
Hey everyone! We really love reading your posts on this page, but lately my schedule hasn't allowed me to respond to all the messages here, even though I DO read them all. :) Your questions and comments are important to me and I want to make sure that you don't feel forgotten.
From now on, Ellen will be helping me keep up with these posts. She'll answer whatever you want to know, and if there's something she can't answer, she'll find out from me. If you want a personal reply, please leave your email address. Otherwise, replies will appear on this page.
I truly appreciate all the support, either communicated to me or not, that I have gotten from you through all these years. Without you, my music would not be the same!
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Rikkie Chambers( Snodgrass)
Willow Creek Ca.
Hello it has been many years .. I used to work for the Harvest Festival when you and Steve traveled a bit with them I think it was pre 1985 I bought all of your cassettes even had y'all autograph a few of them and I have been listening for years .. Now they are worn out and I have been searching for the wonderful old songs again .. If I ran the circus , sail boat, if you fall in love, and all the rest from the early days ... One of my favorites is one you did Ellen, can't recall the name but it is about the boyfriend that is in love with someone else .. Thinks of you as only a friend ... I soo miss singing along to all those old songs ... I have found a few on I tunes but so many are not there and I was hoping there was a way to replace them and also that there would be a performance somewhere soon that I could come see... Glad to see where life has taken you !!! Thank you so much for the years of music .. It has traveled all these years thru my crazy life and made it so much better along the way ! God Bless you both !
Ellen/Rikkie writes:
Rikkie, wow, after all these years, it's great to hear from such a loyal fan! We haven't made tapes in years, but we still have copies of most of them, and a few have even been transfered to our computer. I'm sending you a private email, and we can talk about how to add Steve's music back into your collection!
Peggy Bosch
california
Just hoping this is THE Steve Seskin whose albums I enjoyed in the 70's. Introduced to his music thru a fellow Texan/friend Mike Mitchell who played on one of his earlier albums. Moved to CA and saw him live at Strawberries in Angels Camp? Lost all my music in a move and his albums are what I've always missed most...The Tahoe Song, etc.
Ellen/Peggy writes:
Hi Peggy, this is indeed THE Steve Seskin (I love how you say that!) He's still living in Northern California, and still doing music in addition to his school work and teaching. Where do you live now? It's certainly been a long time since he wrote the Tahoe Song! I'm hoping you live somewhere near one of his planned performances sometime this year. If you do make it to one, please go up and say hi to Steve - I think he'll get a kick out of hearing about "the old days!"
Kaylee
silver lake in
I love ur songs Steve
Ellen/Kaylee writes:
Kaylee - thank you so much!! I'll let Steve know - I'm sure it will make him smile.
Caitlin Windsor
Steve is an amazing person. I first met him in San Francisco with TCTW 2013. He made us feel welcomed and really interacted with us. It was my birthday the day we listed to him and he really made it a special birthday. I look forward to going to Stockholders and hearing his songs.
Ellen/Caitlin writes:
I'm so glad you enjoy Steve's music. I hope you made it to Stockholder's this year. If you didn't, never fear, he'll be back again next year!
Annie J Brennan
Bartlesville Oklahoma
Ellen! I need a little advice...I've been freelance writing and being published here in Bartlesville for the Examiner-Enterprise. A certain oountry music artist is coming to town in Sept and I would love to snag the interview. Any thoughts?
Ellen/Annie writes:
I'm not really sure what advice I can give you, not knowing who the artist is. I would google them and then try to find any leads there - fan clubs, record company, booking agents, etc. If there's a radio station sponsoring the concert, call them. You could also try the venue. Good luck!
Ellen/Annie writes:
Annie, I tried to send you an email but it came back as no such address. Not having much luck, I'm afraid.
Annie Brennan
Oklahoma
Closest to Tulsa. But willing to travel! I was born in the San Francisco Bay Area and plan on moving home soon...so I will keep checking the calendar. On a writing assignment here for now. Thank you so much Ellen!
Ellen/Annie writes:
Make sure to let us know if you do move back - and I have let Steve know in the meantime that you are hankering for a show!
Annie Brennan
Oklahoma
I would love to come say hi at one of your shows...excepting that you have exactly NONE scheduled according to your calendar. Silly man! (subliminal message...schedule some acoustic concerts...)
Ellen/Annie writes:
Oklahome, huh? What part? I'll pass it along to Steve. You never know!
Annie Brennan
Oklahoma
Steve, remember when I bought your album when you played with Radney Foster in Berkley and made you sign it for Bryan White? Just wanted to say hello and I'm excited about your new music. Happy you're still out there doing your thing!
Ellen/Annie writes:
Wow, Radney Foster? How long ago was that?!!? Thanks for the hello - keep listening, and if you make it to one of my shows, come up and say hi!
Dan B. Freight & Salvage 06/07
SF Peninsula
Thoroughly enjoyed the show Saturday night. I recall the last show of yours that I had attended at The Keystone...Memorable how you could leave the stage, walk through the club, playing and singing without any amplification while still filling the room with your wonderful song. Thank you AGAIN.
Ellen/Dan B. writes:
I'm so glad you enjoyed the show! The Keystone - wow, haven't thought about that place in a while. Now what's there - art store, photocopy place, restaurants? Thing do change.
Rick McElhany
oops left off the title of that LP - Greatest Hits
:-)
:-)
Ellen/Rick writes:
Rick, that's a very nice offer! What did you digitize? Is it the album,"Steve Seskin & Friends Greatest Hits?" If so, we already have it, but thank you anyway!
Looking forward to seeing you at the Palms.
Looking forward to seeing you at the Palms.
Ellen/Rick writes:
Thanks so much for the offer - that's the one we do already have a digital copy of!
See you at the Palms -
See you at the Palms -
Rick McElhany
Benicia
Just took my copy of "Steve Seskin and Friends" and digitized it. If you don't have a digital version and would like to have it, please let me know. Gonna try to get to The Palms on 6/6.
Thanks
Thanks
Tammy K.
Colorado Springs, Co
Hey Steve,
I don't know if you remember me but I took some songwriting classes a few years ago at your house. (I lived in sacramento at the time) Anyway...I just ordered a bunch of your cds b/c the cds I had of yours were stolen. I was so mad to find out of all the cds stolen, yours were in that bunch... Urrrrr!!!! Can you sign one for me if you don't mind? That would be awesome! One of the ones stolen you had signed for me, oh so long ago.. LOL..I hope all is going great for you Ellen and your boy. I hope to catch another of your songwriting gigs the next time I am in Nashville (blue bird Cafe, Rocks!! ) Well Take Care. Love Tammy K.
I don't know if you remember me but I took some songwriting classes a few years ago at your house. (I lived in sacramento at the time) Anyway...I just ordered a bunch of your cds b/c the cds I had of yours were stolen. I was so mad to find out of all the cds stolen, yours were in that bunch... Urrrrr!!!! Can you sign one for me if you don't mind? That would be awesome! One of the ones stolen you had signed for me, oh so long ago.. LOL..I hope all is going great for you Ellen and your boy. I hope to catch another of your songwriting gigs the next time I am in Nashville (blue bird Cafe, Rocks!! ) Well Take Care. Love Tammy K.
Ellen/Tammy K. writes:
Tammy, I'm so sorry to hear your cd's were stolen! When we receive your order, Steve would be happy to sign one for you before we send them out. I hope whoever took yours gets hit with a lot of really bad karma.
Ann
Nashville
Steve, I have lived in Nashville on & off since 1983. I had never been to the Bluebird until last night. Wow!!!! What a first experience...just incredible. I soooo enjoyed my night. What a gift God has given the four of you. Thanks for sharing and making our first venture to the Bluebird a memorable one
Ellen/Ann writes:
Ann - I'm so glad you enjoyed the show. The Bluebird is a special place, and Steve always hand picks great people to perform with. He plays there several times a year - keep your eye on the schedule, if you want to see him again. I think (not sure) he'll be there in June and September.
cheryl sparks/grandmother of david white
wabash indiana
David White from Sharp Creek Elementry is my grandson and I want to take the time to thank you for allowing David to get up and sing with you at the Honeywell Center. He loves to sing and has been singing since he has been about three years old. He does not have one shy bone in his body. When he got up in front of our church and sang Ill Fly Away this past May there was 250 people in church on that day. He has been the subject of bullying since he has started school due to his weight and his overall kindness and unwillingness to stand up for himself. He was moved out of one school to go to another school due to being bullying on a daily basis. He enjoyed every minute up on the stage with you. Once again Thank You for your kindness and all of your efforts to stop bullying, and to try and show children how to deal with the situations.
Cheryl/Ellen writes:
Cheryl,
Steve actually told me about your son, and that he came up to sing with him. What a wonderful boy he must be! I am so sorry he had to change schools because of bullying. Steve is very proud of the work he does, but we are both sad that it is so desperately needed. Tell David that when he grows up, he will have more friends than the kids who are doing the bullying. Tell him that it's ok for him to stick up for himself, but also that it's ok if he doesn't want to. I hope both he and the other students at the school remember what they learned from Steve's visit. Please keep in touch, and let me know how David is doing.
Steve actually told me about your son, and that he came up to sing with him. What a wonderful boy he must be! I am so sorry he had to change schools because of bullying. Steve is very proud of the work he does, but we are both sad that it is so desperately needed. Tell David that when he grows up, he will have more friends than the kids who are doing the bullying. Tell him that it's ok for him to stick up for himself, but also that it's ok if he doesn't want to. I hope both he and the other students at the school remember what they learned from Steve's visit. Please keep in touch, and let me know how David is doing.
Kristen
Wabash
Hi Steve
It was a pleasure meeting you today and getting to see and hear the song our third graders put together with you at School. It was very humbling. Thank you!!
It was a pleasure meeting you today and getting to see and hear the song our third graders put together with you at School. It was very humbling. Thank you!!
Ellen/Jilly
Steve is so glad you enjoyed the weekend! He is still out of town for a while but will be sending you some songs as soon as he can.
Ellen/Kristi
Of course we remember Bruce! I didn't know him for as long as Steve, but I remember him as a really special person. We still have a cat statue he gave us when we got married - one of the few things we still have from the gifts we received. It lives next to our fireplace, and will always be there.
I also remember and LOVE the song he wrote - I think it was called "I'm Calling You" or "Can You Hear Me?" It was on a recording that Steve did as an album and a cassette tape. He's out of town for about a month, but when he gets home he will look for a copy - then I can have it converted to MP3 and email it to you.
I also remember and LOVE the song he wrote - I think it was called "I'm Calling You" or "Can You Hear Me?" It was on a recording that Steve did as an album and a cassette tape. He's out of town for about a month, but when he gets home he will look for a copy - then I can have it converted to MP3 and email it to you.
Jilly Martin/MV workshop songs
Massachusetts
Hi Steve!
It was an honor and truly inspiring meeting you at the writer's workshop on the Vineyard this past weekend! I look forward to hearing the songs you mentioned when you have a chance to send them along!
Thanks!
Jilly Martin
It was an honor and truly inspiring meeting you at the writer's workshop on the Vineyard this past weekend! I look forward to hearing the songs you mentioned when you have a chance to send them along!
Thanks!
Jilly Martin
Kristi Nelson
Illinois
My brother was an early supporter of yours, his name was Bruce Nelson. You sang a beautiful song at his memorial service. Do you remember the song and is it on any of your CD's?
Cheryle Gail
Mt. View CA
I can NOT wait to hear you in September in Los Altos. PLEASE PLEASE sing This Good Tonight AND A Crazy Girl Is Hard To Find.....
