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December

Monday 12/29/2003 7:45:33pm
Name: Kevin Johnson
Subject: Rhapsody of the Seas Christmas Cruise
E-Mail: kjohn50083@aol.com
City/State/Country: Houston, Texas
Referred By: Concert
Comments: good show. I wish my kids would have come seen the show. They were napping!

Kevin
Thursday 12/18/2003 7:10:03am
Name: Cherry Clymer
Subject: Concert
E-Mail: cac@arinc.com
City/State/Country: Jackson, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Your performanace at Westlake on Saturday was wonderful, I was sorry to see the evening end.
Sunday 12/14/2003 11:07:51am
Name: Robert Shimony
Subject: Concert
E-Mail: rshimony@att.net
City/State/Country: Jackson, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Your concerts are like good wine-they get better as they age. You're performances yesterday at Westlake were just great! Thanks for many years of nostalgia
Sunday 12/14/2003 11:01:09am
Name: Norman Herling
Subject: Show at Westlake
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Jackson, NJ
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Saw your show last evening and it was great
Saturday 12/06/2003 0:07:45am
Name: ruth and hy gold
Subject: Show at Century Boca
E-Mail: ruthsings1@webtv.net
City/State/Country: boca raton, florida
Referred By: Concert
Comments: What wonderful voices...what
wonderful harmony....what
wonderful songs and especially
what a fantastic show!!!!!!

I was jumping and rocking in my
seat and singing along with every
song....I enjoyed the entire
show immensely!! I love rock and
roll and I sing with a karaoke
machine every day and lead a
community sing at Century Village
in Boca.

Keep rock and roll alive and
keep singing! Also, don't forget
to come back soon!!! We love
you!!!!!

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November

Thursday 11/27/2003 10:35:30pm
Name: Lee Wilson
Subject: Checking out your group.
E-Mail: wilson4447@aol.com
City/State/Country: denver, co
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: In college, I heard you at Adam State College and really enjoyed your music like when you sang some of the Beach Boys songs with whom you said you toured./ Lee.
Wednesday 11/26/2003 11:41:58pm
Name: .Patti
Subject: Hagadorn
E-Mail: pattiahagadorn@excite.com
City/State/Country: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Referred By: Friend
Comments: I adore this music. I am a fan of MANY years. What a simplier time it was for me then. Thanks for helping to make it simple again.
Wednesday 11/26/2003 1:14:21pm
Name: Phil Baker
Subject: Serenade of the Seas
E-Mail: philbaker@att.net
City/State/Country: New Haven/Indiana/USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I just wanted to say that THE HAPPENINGS were the highlight of my cruise on the Serenade of the Seas November 15-22!! I'm sorry the theatre wasn't packed. You were FANTASTIC!!
Thanks a million for the concert!!!
Monday 11/24/2003 5:40:37pm
Name: Eileen Hamilton
Subject: Century Village date
E-Mail: pisha1@webtv.net
City/State/Country: Palm Springs, FL 33461
Referred By: Friend
Comments: I saw you on a cruise and I'd LOVE to see you again.
Thursday 11/20/2003 4:56:06pm
Name: Angela Myrmel
Subject:
E-Mail: a_myrmel@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Holiday, Florida
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I'm only 24 but grew up listening to your music
Thursday 11/06/2003 9:29:47pm
Name: LAURA SANDFORD(HACK)
Subject: MISS YOU
E-Mail: L723ANGEL.COM
City/State/Country: WANAQUE N J
Referred By: Friend
Comments: HI BOB YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST WE GO WAY BACK YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY FAVORITE.
(YOUR NO. ONE)HOPE TO SEE SOON.
Sunday 11/02/2003 11:46:35am
Name: dale
Subject: saw you perform on the cruise ship
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: warwick ri
Referred By: Concert
Comments: loved your performance on my latest cruise on the nordic empress in october 2003. your music is still my favorite, and as we all know, the older we get, the better we get too!!!!!

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October

Sunday 10/26/2003 1:15:31am
Name: Sue
Subject: hi bob how you guys been send an email
E-Mail: PLANETZIRCON@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: New Jersey
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: love you guys i saw you in a night club in Carteret years ago where my friend mitch use to d.j in exit 12 lounge and also i saw you in Woodbridge the forge in a night club years ago and love your music so much from planetzircon@aol.com
Thursday 10/23/2003 10:18:05pm
Name: Greg Brown
Subject: Eastside High - Class of 66
E-Mail: browngr3@ix.netcom.com
City/State/Country: Somerset, NJ
Referred By: Friend
Comments:
Saturday 10/18/2003 6:04:56pm
Name: gary brodbeck
Subject: fan
E-Mail: mustanggary33@aol.com
City/State/Country: forked river nj usa
Referred By: Friend
Comments: cool man
Tuesday 10/14/2003 11:31:55am
Name: GEORGE REEB
Subject: CONGRATULATIONS
E-Mail: GRFD1@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: SYLVANIA, OHIO
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: I SAW YOU IN TRAVERSECITY, MI. SKI FESTIVAL WEEKEND 1968, I GLAD WE ARE ALL STILL GOING.
Monday 10/13/2003 7:40:32am
Name: Jan Larson
Subject: XM Concert
E-Mail: jdcoastie@msn.com
City/State/Country: Bowie, Maryland
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Heard your live concert on XM last night and you guys were great. Checked the home page for local concert dates and was sad not to see any. The Ram's Head Tavern in Annapolis and Birchmere in Arlington, Va would be great venues. Keep it going. I would love to see a live performance again...I saw you at Montclair State College over 30 years ago.
Tuesday 10/07/2003 10:46:38pm
Name: JOEY T.
Subject: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
E-Mail: JOEYTENTERTNMENT@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: UNION, N.J.
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: HI BOB... JUST TO LET YOU KNOW SATURDAY WAS GREAT.... YOU GUYS DID A GREAT JOB AGAIN FOR ME....THE NIGHT WAS A HUGH SUCCESS.....WE HAVE DONE AT LEAST 6 SHOWS TOGETHER AND EACH SHOW IS BETTER AND BETTER..... I WISH I COULD GO ON THE ROAD WITH YOU GUYS WE HAVE A PERFECT COMBINATION.... I'LL E- MAIL THE PICTURE I HAVE WITH YOU ASAP.... WELL TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS THE HAPPENINGS... JOEY T.


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September

Saturday 09/27/2003 7:39:39am
Name: Yvonne Gale
Subject: Tour Dates
E-Mail: gigglesgale@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: North Platte, Neb., USA
Referred By: Friend
Comments: Hi Guys!, Just checked your tour dates and it looks like your going to busy for the rest of the year, glad to see it! I know things where kind of slow there for a while. I was just checking to see if you had a date set for Bluffs Run Casino yet. I see that March is still open I hope they book you! I hope to see all of you in the coming year. Best wishes to you and yours for the rest of this year and in the coming year as well. Yvonne
Monday 09/22/2003 9:08:39pm
Name: jim taylor
Subject: xm performance
E-Mail: jtduffer444@msn.com
City/State/Country: Woodbridge, Va. USA
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Just a note to say how much I enjoyed your performance 9/22/03 at the XM studios in Washington D.C. It was truly fabulous and you guys were outstanding!! thanks again, jt
Monday 09/22/2003 0:51:09am
Name: mike urgo
Subject: bookings
E-Mail: junbun@webtv.net
City/State/Country: albany ny
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: a friend of johnny petillo
Friday 09/19/2003 1:16:18pm
Name: Student of Mr.LaPorta
Subject: How come he isn't on the site?
E-Mail: shortiee3390@hotmail.com
City/State/Country: North Arlington, New jersey
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Hi! I am in Mr.LaPorta's music class and I was wondering why he is not on this site. If you can't e-mail me back its okay, but if you get a chance, please do! thanks!
Sunday 09/14/2003 8:33:46am
Name: JOHN NIELSEN
Subject:
E-Mail: NIEL410@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: NEW JERSEY
Referred By: Concert
Comments: LOVE YOUR CONCERTS KEEP UP THE GREAT SOUND !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday 09/04/2003 10:10:37pm
Name: buddy mazzenga
Subject:
E-Mail: stinkerrbelle@aol.com
City/State/Country: limerick,pa.,usa
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: still my favorite song of all time.
was it 1966
see you in september
Monday 09/01/2003 5:52:10pm
Name: robert katlowitz
Subject: great show at white lake
E-Mail: rkatlowitz@aol.com
City/State/Country: roslyn, n.y. usa
Referred By: Concert
Comments: saw you at white lake great show really enjoyed thanks

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August

Saturday 08/30/2003 1:33:35am
Name: STAN
Subject: I'M FROM PATERSON TOO
E-Mail: STAN136@AOL
City/State/Country: EDISON,N.J.
Referred By: Concert
Comments: SAW YOU AT EASTSIDE PARK BACK IN THE 70'S. LOOKING FORWARD TO THE SEPT 20TH SHOW, MY SON IS IN A BAND L.M.N.O.P., THEY ARE OPENING FOR YOU!
Thursday 08/28/2003 11:57:14am
Name: James Kelley
Subject:
E-Mail: drummerkelley@aol.com
City/State/Country: lincoln, Del.
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: I would like to know if you are putting a new CD out. I had all of your singles when I was growing up in the 60's. After i left home for the service I somehow misplaced them. There are not too many 60's groups that still have members.
Wednesday 08/27/2003 2:33:27pm
Name: Darlene Hatch
Subject: I want to see you guys
E-Mail: darlene.hatch@halliburton.com
City/State/Country: Dallas, Texas
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Contact the Fairmont Hotel, Dallas, Texas and tell them you want to do a show or several at the Venetian Room. It is just re-opening. Us babyboomers would love to see you in our area. Be sure and let me know when you get a booking date. My husband and I graduated from high school in 1965 and "made out" to all of your songs. The Meyerson Symphony Hall in Dallas and Bass Symphony Hall in Fort Worth would be terrific places also to do shows and would bring in the crowds. The Tribute 1964 Beatles Show was a sell-out at Bass in May.
Sunday 08/24/2003 11:30:34pm
Name: mike fried
Subject: August 23, 2003
E-Mail: moviemike3@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Long Island, NY
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Saw you at the Raleigh Hotel. You guys were great!!!!!!
Thursday 08/21/2003 5:15:16pm
Name: Ed
Subject:
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Bloomfield, NJ
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Saw the show in the Nutley Park last night. Great job as usual. Look forward to seeing you guys again - maybe in Paquannock in Nov
Thursday 08/21/2003 4:09:19pm
Name: Linda Slayton
Subject: See You in September
E-Mail: dlslay@aol.com
City/State/Country: Greensboro, NC USA
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Still love the song. Thanks for being so cool.
Saturday 08/09/2003 9:31:27pm
Name: ivan
Subject: GREAT TO HEAR FROM THE HAPPENINGS
E-Mail: qantasgroup@hotmail.com
City/State/Country: marietta - ga
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: GUYS,
SINCE MY TEENAGE IN BRAZIL I HAVE ENJOYED THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC OF THE HAPPENINGS. IT IS GREAT TO KNOW YOU ARE PERFORMING. I LOOK FORWARD TO HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND ONE OF YOUR CONCERTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE INSPIRATION AND THE BEAUFIFUL MUSIC.
MAY GOD KEEP BLESSING YOU !
IVAN
MARIETTA - GA
Thursday 08/07/2003 4:10:11pm
Name: Glenda Mixer
Subject: Tours?
E-Mail: gm5312@aol.com
City/State/Country: Sparks, Nevada
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: It would be nice to see your band at our annual Hot August Nights events.
Sunday 08/03/2003 5:46:45pm
Name: Mary Ellen Ressel
Subject: Woodbridge High School Concert
E-Mail: Maryellen16246@msn.com
City/State/Country: Woodbridge, N.J.
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Great job guys it was a pleasure listening to you. I watch it on channel 35 every night. hope you come back to Woodbridge real soon.
Friday 08/01/2003 10:27:35pm
Name: Ann Simko
Subject: Concert at Woodbridge
E-Mail: nanas@att.net
City/State/Country: Sewaren, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Enjoyed your concert at WHS. The songs brought back a lot of memories. Can't wait to see you next year. Please come back next year.

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July

Thursday 07/31/2003 7:10:44am
Name: Sharlene Barr
Subject: outdoor concerts
E-Mail: shaba925@juno.com
City/State/Country: Edison, NJ USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I saw you at the Woodbridge Concert last Mon, July 28th and I thought your performance was fantastic. Keep on shining!!!
Wednesday 07/30/2003 10:41:20pm
Name: antoinette mccluskey
Subject: 7/28/03 concert in woodbridge,nj
E-Mail: buddybird38@aol.com
City/State/Country: clark,nj
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I love your concert it may me feel like i was 16 all over again great songs can't wait to see you again
Wednesday 07/30/2003 8:05:47am
Name: Arlene Bacher
Subject:
E-Mail: bacher@rci.rutgers.edu
City/State/Country: Kendall Park NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Just want to congratulate all of you on a fantastic concert Monday night at Woodbridge High School. Both you and and the weather were perfect. The Johnny
Ray song could not have been better. Keep up the good work. Hope to see you at other concerts soon.
Tuesday 07/29/2003 6:55:55pm
Name: mary eicholz
Subject:
E-Mail: jamim805@aol.com
City/State/Country: rahway n. j. usa
Referred By: Concert
Comments: saw your show in woodbridge n. j. wonderful show keep up the good work
Tuesday 07/29/2003 2:08:47pm
Name: JOAN DIAS
Subject: Monday Concert -Woodbridge,N.J.
E-Mail: Justtroub@aol.com
City/State/Country: Iselin,N.J.
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: Great Concert last night at Woodbridge High School couldn't ask for a better night weather great & entertainment super.
Tuesday 07/29/2003 9:05:32am
Name: Ellie & Sid Rosen
Subject: Your concert in Woodbridge, NJ
E-Mail: ellsid@erols.com
City/State/Country: Edison, New Jersey, USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Just wanted to thank you for a wonderful concert. Your patriotism was outstanding and really meant a lot to us. The show was great. You guys can still belt out a song. Look forward to seeing the group again.
Tuesday 07/29/2003 0:57:15am
Name: sissy jones
Subject: july 28th concert at woodbridge high
E-Mail: Prplldy10@cs.com
City/State/Country: Edison, New Jersey
Referred By: Concert
Comments: YOU GUYS WERE GREAT TONITE AS ALWAYS, A FEW OF MY FRIENDS CAME WITH ME TO SEE YOU FOR THE FIRST TIME AND THEY REALLY ENJOYED YOUR SHOW. THEY LOVED YOUR NEIL DIAMOND, FOUR SEASONS SONGS, AND ESPECIALLY THE JOHNNY RAY SONG AND OF COURSE ALL THE OTHERS. THEY ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AGAIN!!!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!
Tuesday 07/29/2003 0:03:28am
Name: cathy crowe
Subject: hi
E-Mail: CMG82850@aol.com
City/State/Country: woodbridge nj
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Just wanted to let you know that I think you did a fabulous job at the concert at WHS. this is the second time I had seen you in concert . i think you done a great job and looking forward to going to more.
Monday 07/28/2003 10:56:58pm
Name: Karen
Subject: Concert at Woodbridge, NJ (7/28/03)
E-Mail: Turtle2150@comcast.net
City/State/Country: Woodbridge, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Thanks for a very enjoyable evening. You brought back many, many memories.
Looking forward to seeing you next year---please return.
Monday 07/28/2003 10:46:59pm
Name: Ken & Marlane Joback
Subject: Woodbridge Concert
E-Mail: ken.joback@gte.net
City/State/Country: Linden, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Loved the show, especially the Beach Boys and Four Seasons medley. Brought back lots of memories of our teenage years. Hope to see you in concert again soon.
Monday 07/28/2003 10:25:19pm
Name: raquel
Subject: concert at woodbridge high 7/28/03
E-Mail: next2bwithu616@aol.com
City/State/Country: woodbridge,NJ US
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I just wanted to congratulate you all on a wonderful show tonight. Being a teenager myself, I went to the show rather unenthusiastic not expecting such a great performance. But I was pleasantly surprised to see that you are truly great performers and put on a great show. I wish you continued success and am looking forward to maybe seeing you back in our town again.
Monday 07/28/2003 10:14:53pm
Name: gem
Subject: Woodbridge Concert
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Perth Amboy, NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Hey, you guys were really great! The fact that you're all Jersey Boys even made it better! Had a wonderful time---let's do it again next summer! Thanks!
Monday 07/28/2003 10:07:22pm
Name: Ron Capik
Subject: Woodbridge Concert
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Woodbridge NJ
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Great performance! A lot of energy and great sound. Brought back quite a few good memories too... Keep up the good work.
Monday 07/28/2003 10:05:52pm
Name: Betty Bellanca
Subject: Great show @ Woodbridge High School
E-Mail: booper336@earthlink.net
City/State/Country: Old Bridge, NJ USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: I was at your concert July 28,2003 at Woodbridge High School and enjoyed myself a great deal. You were fabulous and I wish continued good fortune.
Wednesday 07/16/2003 2:34:43pm
Name: Bob and Sue Smith
Subject: Concert at Paradise Stream
E-Mail: ssmith@appliedprinting.com
City/State/Country: Mahwah, New Jersey
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Just wanted to let you guys know once again how great it was to see you! Your show was great, but then it always is. You guys will always have a special place in our hearts, because we will always remember dancing to your music at Ragtime where we first met and fell in love. Once again, we had a great time Saturday night as did everyone else there. Hope to see you all again real soon.

Love, Sue and Bob

PS. The CD is great!!!!!!
Tuesday 07/15/2003 1:10:39pm
Name: Steve Gennarino
Subject:
E-Mail: sgennarino@hotmail.com
City/State/Country: Maryland / New York / USA
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Saw you at Paridice Stream on 7/12 /03
OUTSTANDING show 3rd time for us.
Hope to see you again real soon.
Saturday 07/12/2003 12:30:49am
Name: Ed ONeill
Subject: Music
E-Mail: NMALIFE@aol.com
City/State/Country: Phila Pa
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: One of my favorite groups. Great personalities and great songs. I attended one of their performances about 4 years ago in the Poconos. Because of the BLIZZARD I literally was the only one to show up. Yep it was me
and the Band and a few staff members of the Concert hall. The show went on and
what a great job they did. I got a chance to meet The Happenings and they outnumbered their fans. Great guys and great music. I'm sure they remember. I know I won't forget.
ED ONEILL
Friday 07/11/2003 10:38:23pm
Name: JOE ARMETTA
Subject: FAN OF GROUP
E-Mail: DOOWOPPCOP@AOL.COM
City/State/Country: NEW YORK CITY , U.S.A.
Referred By: Web Ring
Comments: " BEEN A FAN FOR MANNY YEARS " GREAT SOUND " doo wops forever . the music lives on!!!
Tuesday 07/08/2003 2:31:15pm
Name: Carol and David Masur
Subject: Manchester Day
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Toms River,New Jersey
Referred By: Concert
Comments: Hi Bob!!!
Another great performance last Saturday at Manchester Day. Your voice and showmanship is wonderful. It is always a pleasure to catch your class act!
When teamed with the Duprees, who could ask for a better evening of great music.
Monday 07/07/2003 8:44:20pm
Name: M. Sensibello
Subject: Booking information
E-Mail: wgccclub@optonline.net
City/State/Country: Jackson, NJ
Referred By: Friend
Comments: Please contact me regarding possible booking.

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June

Monday 06/30/2003 2:16:51am
Name: Frank
Subject:
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: Montreal, Canada
Referred By: Search Engine
Comments: see you in september and I got rhythm are still great classics, I love those songs since my teen age and still on my fave list, great work!
Thursday 06/19/2003 8:34:10pm
Name: Jody Fuehrlein
Subject:
E-Mail: johelene@yahoo.com
City/State/Country: Boynton Beach, Fl
Referred By: Radio Station
Comments: Great performers, right up there with Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Saturday 06/14/2003 1:22:34am
Name: kristen p & kaitlyn s
Subject: hey mr. laporta
E-Mail:
City/State/Country: na
Referred By: Friend
Comments: hey mr. laporta, we are some of your students of NAMS.
Saturday 06/14/2003 0:56:12am
Name: Georgette & Lu Lu
Subject: Hello
E-Mail:
City/State/Country:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Comments: Hi George!
What a neat site. We think your great! See you in September!
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