Fred "Mickey" Finn and Cathy Reilly: Guestbook
KrishmFazzina
September 7, 2010
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john hester
September 6, 2010
Glad to see that you are still playing. I remember my first Navy Chief , Carl Evans. Caught your show many times in Vegas. Am now a retired navy bandmaster and frustrated New Orleans musician Fred thanks for the memories.
Ann Carson (used to be Wilkinson)
August 31, 2010
Hi Fred..just going thru some things of mine and discovered a picture that Tracer drew of himself and gave to me one nite in Vegas..LMBO..I have soooo many things from those days I spent with you guys. Eileen Flannery's (shhhhhhsh) girdle that she never picked up from my apt.. Faye McKay's old "costume" I made for her at Knotts Berry Farm. The recipe for Bob Jenson's Lemon Merangue Pie, that I used to make for him when he and the other guys would come over for Sunday dinner with me and Carl...Gads, what happened to the good old days?? Well, I don't know about you but my "good old days" got better and turned into a great life, and I can see that the same thing happened to you, too. My best to you and your kids. God Bless and take care. I really hope someone gives you a copy of this and the one I wrote you last October...
James J. Suttles
August 28, 2010
I first visited Mickey Finn's in San Diego, CA., while in the Navy,
1962-1965. One of my favorite places to hang out.
all the best
James
sok noni
August 27, 2010
I’ve been visiting your blog for a while now and I always find a gem in your new posts. Thanks for sharing.
tanie rozmowy
August 27, 2010
Very Interesting Blog! Thank You For Thi Blog!
Larry Gray
August 25, 2010
Hi Fred,
Remember me from high school? I married Carol Foster 51 yrs. ago. My sister was Jeannie Gray back then... my parents were Mildred and Don. All are gone now and I live near Portland, Oregon.
I am in a Dixieland band up here, the Dixie Cups and have been retired since 2003.
Take care old friend,
Larry
Obtkgpvo
August 14, 2010
Wonderfull great site
Pat O'Daniels, SJS Rat Line
August 9, 2010
Fred, check my review on our website blog at
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EX '61
Lia Soetje
August 7, 2010
Uncle Freddie, I am reading your book and absolutely loving it. Grandma and Grandpa (oh for gawds sakes!) would have laughed their heads off and bursting with pride. Great Job! I hope to see you and Cathy early next year.
Love, Lia
noni juice
July 29, 2010
Awesome Blog. I add this Post to my bookmarks.
Jim Jones
July 12, 2010
Hello Mickey, Hello from North Florida! Another former San Diego resident that remembers... my parents were big fans and frequently visited Mickey Finn's. Many memories of listening to your records. Glad to see that you are still kicking it!!!
Thomas Knight
June 20, 2010
I remember Fred driving an old Fire Truck around San Diego in the 1960's.
Betty Johnstone
June 5, 2010
my friends just saw you on a cruise. I want to know about future cruises or San Diego appearances. Fond memories of Mickey Finn in San Diego
Chris Smerke
May 31, 2010
Hey Mickey,
My name is Chris, Dave Rio's Grandson aka The Animal. Just heard tons of stories of you guys when you were playing, especially the one with you and Fred Snow and the 25K! The hernia accidents! And the Marshmallow gags you guys did. Its been great hearing about how much fun my papa had with you! He doesn't use email so ya gotta call to say hey!!
alberta beaulier
May 28, 2010
I have enjoyed your tv program in the past years. I have so many fond memories of hearing your beautiful music over the years.
I have look for so many years for
your music. My heartfull thanks to you both.
Sandy & Jack Pavuk
May 21, 2010
Greatly enjoyed the Saturday Show at the Arizona Banjo Bash (from our fron row seats).
What are the odds that 43 was the winning number for your CD??
Richard Bothwell
March 15, 2010
In the mid 60's I was in the Navy in San Diego..Spent many Friday and Saturday eve's having fun listening to Fred Finn, the "Flying Dutchman and the Mickey Finn Crew..Will be some of my fondest memories while serving in the USN at San Diego CA..Enjoyed the TV show as well when it was on TV..
lebrons6
March 14, 2010
Howdy everyone, I just registered on this brilliant forum and wished to say hi! Have a remarkable day!
Brian Press
March 9, 2010
Fred Kathy,
What's new
Brian "Rock Crusher Canyon"
Check out my new web site still a work in progress
www.floridafamilytours.com
" Take your family off my space and get back into natures place"
" Enjoy the blessing of Mother Nature"
" We take you where the locals go "
God Bless
Brian
John Withers
February 22, 2010
Hi Cathy, Never did get around to thanking you for the cassette tapes you very kindly sent me. I finally received them after they spent many years buried amongst Simon Stribling's stored possessions.
Hope you have a good memory, I was the banjo player with the Australian band "Hotter than six / Fireworks jazz band" at the "Chilliwack jazz fest" I think 1998.
Still enjoying your music and thanks again. John Withers
John Pinkston
February 10, 2010
I have a guess card from the time when you were in San Diego ,Calif. I was in the navy 1968-1972. I saw your show drank beer ,ate peanuts and had a wonderful time. Are you ever coming to St. Louis, Mo.?
Sherry (Hayden) Nottingham
January 26, 2010
Hello Mickey,
I remember you as Fred Soetje (not sure of the spelling) because Joanne Smith was one of my best friends at Arcadia High School (in 1955-56), and she was very proud of you, her cousin. I have tried for years to find her but haven't had any luck. If you happen to read this, could you let me know where she is? It would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
Essexcamlion
January 20, 2010
Great Website,
i come here via Google cause i was looking for this.
Very interesting. I will come back soon.
Thanks for the great site
Camlion
Walter ( Skip ) Norris
December 21, 2009
I remember your show from the days you were in San Diego....seen your show in Laughlin and Las Vegas...loved it!! Would like a list of your show dates so I can share with friends...thank you, Skip
Marc
December 18, 2009
I knew you because of an interview I did in the early 70's...I was a student at College of San Mateo. I have been in Hollywood since 1972 and am very happy to know that you are still performing!
Kim
December 17, 2009
Hello Mr. Finn.,
way back when Tracer was riding those bikes, we were friends. I try to keep in contact with him... Looking more like his dad every day! I just wanted to say hello and wish you a Merry Christmas!
Sherry Swartz
December 14, 2009
Just saw your Christmas show in The Villages. Loved it, purchased all of your CD's and have been listening to them ever since. We plan on going to your show in January. What a talented group of musicians......
Gerald Raine
December 8, 2009
I remember your place well, with great nostalgia from the early sixties. Don "The Flying Dutchman" sat on the piano while Fred banged out the melodies. Big cheers when a keg was tapped. Tables seemed to get smaller with each visit until they were just a strip of wood. Your wife was a real charmer to add to the atmosphere. Wish you were here...
Mary
November 28, 2009
I'm also 53 and remember your show in the 60s. You were cute then and still are, F!
David Gsoell
November 25, 2009
As a kid (I'm now 53) my Mom used to talk about your place alot. I figured it was somewhere far away. My Mom passed away years ago and I am just now getting around to digitizing all her old records.
I came across your album (Volume 2) and saw that it was autographed to my Mom (Helen) by Fred and Don on the front. Then I saw you were in San Diego (we lived there for a short time in '60-'61).
It's good to find your web site.
Thanks for being a bright spot in my parent's life. Now my 19 year old daughter is excited that I have this album and wants to listen to it.
David
JOHN PARR
November 21, 2009
Your place in San Diego was first date of my wife and I, October 15, 1965. Married following August. Had many,many great times there.
Robert Brown
November 21, 2009
I was just explaining to a co-worker of this TV show that used to be on 40 years ago, and I didn't recall anything except this zany character and his beautiful banjo playing partner and all the great songs. I almost thought that I had been dreaming it all until I found your website...love you both! Way to go guys! I'll try to see you if you're ever in my area. Bobby Brown
Rick Fritz
November 7, 2009
Your music still lives! Yeah! I used to come down from Escondido as often as I could in the early 60's. Saw you at Balboa Park live the first time in 1962. Your CD buying link is broken today. Keep on going.
Etta Schiefer
November 2, 2009
I presantly work at the old Mickey Finns on University in Hillcrest San Diego, California. It is still a Night Club, called Rich's in fact the most popular and oldest nightclub in the area. There are theme nights that really still raise the roof. I am very interested in contacting and receiving some of the old picture of the interrior and some names of the guests that performed there. Maybe even doing a nostalgic night. Please write me back and let me know if you can help us out with this possibly.
Ann Carson
October 21, 2009
Hi Fred....An old voice from the past...I was the "pain" in your behind for a good number of years, both in San Diego and in Vegas. I am happy to say I have "grown" up and remember a lot of good times and a few bad ones. I can only apoligize now at 63 for things I said and did when I was 25! I hope you will forgive & forget the bad stuff. In case you have not figured out who I am yet, let me give you a couple of hints...I really was blond (still am) and I became good friends with Clara Plummer and I dated Carl (Curly) for a LOT of years, even after I left Vegas and moved back to Texas...NOW DO YOU REMEMBER????? Could you please email me back and let me know if you know anything about Scotty and his mother. I knew about Carl and Bob's passing and I was devastated, but I guess it will come to us all eventually. Really glad I found your website, and glad to see you are still kicking the piano keys with your right foot!!!!! Love to you and the KIDS (see if the boys remember me). hope to hear from you soon..Oh by the way I am in OK City now so if you get this way let me know, I promise I won't be a PAIN!!!!!!
DON STANSFIELD
October 12, 2009
FRED,IT HAS BEEN 55 YR'S SENCE OUR LAST MEETING ( SAFEWAY 471 REDWOOD
CITY )I STILL SEE FRED GAY OFTEN
AND WE KID ABOUT THE OLD DAYS.
GLAD TO SEE YOUR STILL GOING
DON STANSFIELD
margot sheehan
October 11, 2009
It is indeed amusing to see the confusion of someone who remembers the old Mickie Finn from the 60s--Fred's wife Barbara, who as "Mickie" played the banjo in the club and on TV. After they broke up, Fred kept the Mick(ey) Finn show going, and gradually started calling himself Mickey. Except everyone really called him Fred. And the name was Soetje, not Finn. There were no Finns! No Finns at all! It's like the Copleys, where everyone is adopted and there are no Copleys by blood anymore. But the Mickey Finn Show lives!!!
Bill and Grace Adams
October 8, 2009
Play your music often and sure brings back memories of the two cruises where we witnessed your great performanes. We were hoping you both would be on the upcoming cruise from NYC TO QUEBEC. All the best to you both .
Bruce
October 1, 2009
Fred, I came and seen you at the Union Plaza in Las Vegas. I was in the USAF. Had the day off and went to your show. Your wife got me on stage and danced with me. Found your picture and old cassette tape and played it. Brought back good memories. I love the old honky tonk music. Glad to see your still playing music. Good luck and thank you for the memories
john hester
September 21, 2009
retired chief musician. Carl Evans was one of my early chiefs. Loved the band in San Diego and the Fremont in Vegas. Remember Ms. Flanery? Hope to see one of your shows. Yours musicaaly, trombone and tuba wise, Crazy John Hester
Rodger Denn
September 9, 2009
Fred, It has been a long time from
knowing you at Hambones in San Mateo and San Mateo J.C.
Kurt
August 28, 2009
I "discovered" Mickie Finn's in 66, 1966 that is, and have enjoyed listening to the music and memories ever since.
Sure wish there was a CD copy of the old 33.3 RPM platters available but my record player still works and the platter is in good condition.
All the best.
- The guy who drank Coke on the rocks and operated the projector in the balcony occasionally -
August 7, 2009
Hey..when are you coming to Oklahoma City? We don't want to miss you. You fans..Mary, John, and Betty.
Pat Ogle
August 6, 2009
Hi Fred,
You have to remember me as one of your devoted fans. I was your photographer at the Plazza in Las Vegas.
July 31, 2009
We've been on 16 cruises with Princess and had the pleasure of being lucky enough to have seen both Mickey and Cathy on a couple of cruises. We charish the cd's we have and their music is definitely our favorite. Sure hope we get to see them perform again.
Dot Miller
July 28, 2009
trying to find my cousin cathy lawton reilly - have a picture of aunt kate that you would love ... i'm moving to maui on 8/4 and have been going through old pix ...pls send your address
dottie
Bobby Glenzer
July 27, 2009
Just checking in with you, hope all is well. I am still working a few days a week part time. Denise is doing well, has quite a knitting business going. Hope all is well Bobby
Lee
July 22, 2009
Please tell me where I can buy VCR tapes or DVDs of your original TV shows. I enjoyed watching those shows so much.
Marryikau
June 17, 2009
Hello, cool site. What CMS is it?
Mbvkobng
June 14, 2009
Hello good day
Larry Jones
June 12, 2009
Fred....Just found your website...gee, what a great time I used to have @ your Club in SDiego, while I was in the Navy @ North Island. One of my fondest memories during that time. I even have an old beer mug I managed to acquire during my visits. So glad to hear you're still making great music. Best wishes to you and Cathy.,,,,,,Larry
tom burgess
June 6, 2009
I just found an autographed record album from you that I inherited from my great grandfather. He has been gone for 8 yrs. The name of the album is the number 1 speakeasy. I have read about you now and have found it very interesting. Take Care
Rob Wright
May 15, 2009
Hi Guys,
Somebody sent me a video of a banjo festival performance from the 90s (I think). I put it on my work computer while I was working this morning and every once in a while I would hear a really good player. When I looked up it was Cathy! Which reminds me, I need to find that blackmail photo of Cathy and Linda kissing me in Bay City. That street performance with all those "different" instruments was a scream. I hope you are both well. I'll be at the FIGA convention this year. I need sell some CDs! I hope it's not too long before I see you again. I have a new website robwrightbanjo.com. Rob Wright
Joyce Jeffrey
April 30, 2009
Hi Mickey,
Love your web site!! So glad we had a chance to meet at water aerobics
Thanks too for your advice for my daughter Marissa Perry. I have passed it on to her!I hope my husband Dave and I can catch your act when we are back down in October.
Joyce Jeffrey
Joe Bonin
April 25, 2009
from San Diego. at your speakeasy with Dr. Miller. A few Years Ago
Joe
John Schum
April 18, 2009
Hi Fred. My Mom, Pat Ogle, use to be your photographer at the show you had at the Union Plaza in Vegas. She still has a bunch of your pictures. I think that was the best time she ever had working in your showroom.
Julie Holton
April 13, 2009
My dad played with the "Big Tiny Little Band" in the 60's at Mickey Finn's. Is it still there
seizedcarautos
April 9, 2009
Hello to all ! Great site. I am new here greetings to all from Poland.
Sharon Kuhs
March 27, 2009
See you every time you come to the Villages and enjoy your spirt and music. Keep firing up. I fire up but nobody fires with me.
jim
March 26, 2009
Hi Fred and Cathy I'm glad to see your still at it,looking forward to seeing you preform some time soon.Cathy I love your banjo playing and hear you on live 365 banjo jazz radio some times. I've been playing the banjo for over 40 years in San Francisco and the Bay Area.Keep it going.
Mike Dodson
March 26, 2009
Hi Fred! Just reading these posts brings back a ton of great memories from behind the bar: Paul Wetnight, Jay "Hump" Hernandez, Brownie and yours truly along with the raucous ATO's! I remember after hours on the nights we would set a new sales record (13 kegs out the door!).."The object is not to hit the moose, but one foot to the left and one foot below!"...then leave for TJ at four in the morning and the bullfights...man, those were the days! Love ya' buddy...hope all is well!
Constance (Connie) Mc Intyre-Koch
March 18, 2009
Sounds like you are doing great!
Just wanted to say, "HI".
Hope to see your show someday.
Connie
AHS'55
FRANCENE (WILBUR) ALLEN
March 5, 2009
MY PARENTS (FRANK & IRENE WILBUR) LIVED NEXT TO YOU IN THE HIGHLANDS OF ARCADIA,CA. WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP...YOU GAVE THEM A CAT AND THEY NAMED IT "FREDDY". MY MOM IRENE (93 YEARS YOUNG) IS STILL LIVING IN ARCADIA....IM SURE SHE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU. LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT HER.
SINCERELY, FRANCENE WILBUR ALLEN
ARCADIA HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1977
YES THEY HAD ME LATE MOM WAS 43
Bruce Collier
March 1, 2009
I still have my original 33rpm Capital Records album.
Jim Mosteller
February 26, 2009
My wife and I really enjoyed your shows on University Ave in SD in the early '60's. Do you have a show schedule in Las Vegas in the next six months or so?
David Holser
February 25, 2009
Became a member of Sparkey's Strummers here at the Villages. It is my greatest joy..Heard you for the first time at Madi Gra in Sumter Landing....Indredible stuff!! Thank you and many thanks to your father ,Kathy, for this wonderful group and it's music.
bob wilsterman
February 22, 2009
America's #1 Speakeasy.....that
was your album, was it not?
Still available??
Terry Parrish
February 10, 2009
Hi folks. I wrote to you back in September inquiring about Stormy Gormley and his wonderful tuba playing. Do you know if the family still owns his tuba? Also, what happened to the other original players like Spider Marillo, Dimples Bobby J., Leon and the "flying dutchman"? Are they still with us and if so, are they still active with music? Hope all is well, I love your music and looking forward to hearing from you! God bless, Terry in Indy
Ann Patterson
January 25, 2009
Just now I was thinking of your old tv show and your saloon in San Diego ... what fun we had! I'm so glad to see that you're still entertaining the world. When are you coming out west? Thanks for all of the good times.
Connie Mc Intyre-Koch
January 24, 2009
Graduate Arcadia High 1955
Tom and Lucy Jackson
January 21, 2009
"Rich's" sure isn't "Mickie Finn's!" I still have my old membership card, laminated, from 1961. We had the privilege of seeing the show the last time you returned to San Diego. My wife and I have a lot of fond memories
of the old club, 1965-closing. My future father-in-law and I practiced our drinking in your place - a test, I think. I was sad to see that Dick Lopez passed away some time back. We would run into each other frequently in Mission Hills. I also bump into "Birdie" Carter, rarely, and reminisce. Keep the chops going!
Come on back and see us sometime.
nick turi
January 15, 2009
Just returned from the Largo Community Center and I wanted to tell you how much my wife and I enjoyed your show. We cannot believe how fast you play the piano. And Cathy you make it look so simple to play the banjo and I know that is one of the most difficult instruments to play.
We wante to thank you for a enjoyable afternoon and look forward to see you in the near future.
Marty Garo
November 26, 2008
Hey Fred,I use to go to parties in Arcadia with you.I was Mike Huntley's best friend(1950's)
Remember Valarie Harper,she and I
were going together...Remember
Linda Petty,Mike married her!!Saw
you in Las Vegas one time...nice to see you are still going...I am a retired Green Beret and I am a mining Geologist and member of
Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Posse here in
Pheonix,az Marty
Tony Farrell
November 18, 2008
Hey Fred, A name from the past! I had a lot of fun playing trumpet with you in Vegas and Hawaii.
I hope you get this.
Take care,
-Tony
November 8, 2008
I played trombone with Big Tiny Little. One of the best gigs we EVER had was at your club in San Diego. what a gas.
Gordon
don schock
November 2, 2008
Are you the same group that played in Vegas back in the sixties ? We saw a group at Union Station and also played on T.V. A ny info would be greatly appreciated.
Sean Moyses
October 31, 2008
Cathy, may I pass on my deepest and sincerest condolences at your Dads passing.
Your banjo friend, chord-ially,
Sean Moyses
Ernie May
October 29, 2008
My Deepest sympathy to you both in the loss of Sparky. He was a kind, friendly, supportive man. The music world has lost a GREAT STAR!!. Our prayers are with you and your family.
E.M.
MaryLou D.
October 27, 2008
I always loved going to your speakeasy in San Diego--as soon as I turned 21! Do you have a record anywhere of what the exact address was? I used to be able to spot the building when I would drive by but it's been too may years now and I'm curious what is there now. I hope I get to see you perform again someday! MaryLou
Les Thompson
October 9, 2008
Celebrated my 21st birthday at your club in San Diego in 1968. Still have my t-shirt from that night. Good to see you're still going strong.
Les Thompson
Mishel
September 10, 2008
Excellent work, Nice Design
Terry Parrish
September 2, 2008
I was just a kid when my folks and I would watch the Mickie Finn show during the summer back in the '60s. I loved the show, and being an aspiring tuba player in my school band couldn't believe the great playing of Stormy Gormley. I read his son's note to you and was saddened to hear of Stormy's passing. I was wondering, what type of tuba did he play, and if the family still owns it. I believe it was a Conn 20J and I would LOVE to have one just like it. I am delighted to see you folks still playing merrily away! God bless, stay well and keep playing your terrfic music!! All best, Terry in Indy
Donald Morrison
August 27, 2008
Lucky Larger
Tom & Carol-Ann Price
August 16, 2008
We've enjoyed your performances in The Villages for years! The show tonight was terrific as usual. We hope to be on a HAL cruise with you some day. It's the only cruise line we'll sail on.
Rae Palmer
July 29, 2008
I remember seeing your band years ago when I was just a little girl. My mother was Margaret "Mickey" Palmer. I remember that my parents had one of Fred's Orange vest hanging in their closet for years and taking it out to show anybody that would look at it. She took great pride in knowing you and Mickey. Thanks for all memories.
~FROSTY~
Air Iceland
July 15, 2008
You have brightend our days with your outstanding banjo playing.
On behalf of Air Iceland in Akureyri.
gengoparm
July 7, 2008
Funny Things coming later !!!
Christy Romero
May 28, 2008
Fred, my father, Charlie Romero, passed away on Thanksgiving 2007. Would love to actually see you play, please have your people e-mail me. Bye for now, Christy (L's mom).
Wendy Garrett
May 23, 2008
I have very fond memories of your TV show. Are you going to be televised in the near future? Are you going to be playing in the Asheville, NC area or Savannah, Georgia ? Do you have any CDs or DVDs of any of your shows. I would love to hear from you.
Wendy
Glen
May 16, 2008
Mr. Finn-I met you twice while managing a hotel in Salem,Oregon in the seventies. I even watched your Ferrett for you one night during your preformance at the Oregon State Fair. You then gave me an autographed reocrd. I always enjoyed our music and your wonderful unque style. Was very happy to find your web site
ameskuttess
May 6, 2008
Hello! simply super!
Dave Nesbitt
May 4, 2008
I still have my original Membership Card from 1961 (Nr#88130). I spent many nights listening to your music, eating peanuts and waiting for the next keg to whistle.
Betty & Arno Schaetzke
April 24, 2008
We used to go to the club in San Diego starting around 1970. We even had an official card to the club. We remember the Flying Dutchman, Aileen Flannery, and more. What a wonderful show.
voriSimiMok
April 19, 2008
All hello! God site
Rick Koster
April 6, 2008
Hi Fred:
Been listening to the old LP's again, still sounds great! I can't quite make out the lyrics at the end of "Bonnie & Clyde" - is there any way to get a lyric sheet for the song, or does anyone out there know these lyrics?
Also are there any DVD's or VHS tapes of the TV show or other performances available? Any help in these areas would be greatly appreciated!
Contact me at rickkoster@att.net
Thanx for all the great music thru the years, & keep on playin!
ross starkenburg
March 29, 2008
Hi Fred:
Glad to see your still alive and kicking. Innette and I are still living the good life on the coast near San Luis Obispo, ca.
Mike and Sara Raick
March 29, 2008
So enjoying your music CD's. We so enjoyed your company on the Island, and will e-mail soon. We have one more contract on the Pacific in June. Hope to talk to you soon.
Ralph Myers
March 25, 2008
I recently got one of your new cd's
I now have 33rpm records, 8 tract tapes, casettetapes, and 1 cd.
How about re-releasing your origional stuff from way back when, on cd's.
Warmest regards,
Ralph Myers
Las Vegas, NV
Yes, "that" Ralph Myers
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