posted May 09, 2001 01:53 PM         

Thanks! Lisa from MI

posted May 09, 2001 02:54 PM            

How the hell are you? Your tour itinerary is brutal, my friend. I hope you are in good health and spirit. Watch out, I am sending you positive strength vibes to help with the rejuvenation process.

Did it work? (well if it didn't, I hope I at least got a smile out of you!)

Also, I see you are going to be in San Francisco on 5/20, care to join a great bunch of people for the 90th annual "Bay to Breakers" event. Bay to Breakers is a project of the San Francisco Bay to Breakers Foundation, an organization dedicated to improving the lives of the Bay Area children and youth, and assisting young people in crisis. Why not enjoy a nice walk in the bay area while you're in town! For more info go to www.baytobreakers.com.

Well, I wish you good health and wellness!

posted May 09, 2001 03:16 PM            

I have a quick question: Do you have any television performances scheduled? Drifter mentioned that you will be on Craig Kilborn, and the Weekend Today Show later in May, but do you have any other ones planned? Thanks for your time!!

posted May 09, 2001 03:45 PM            

I was just trying to get brave enough to ask you on the General Forum about perhaps you maybe having time to post a new topic - so, well, thanks!!

Hope you are still feeling well on this tour as you're about to hit the West Coast -pleanty of us chatting here will be at San Francisco 5/20...

Question: Will you be at the San Fran gig with the whole band? - or, since this gig is a club, will it be more "scaled" down (have seen your show in both formats and liked them both!)

Just wonderin' though!

PS- Got lots to say about the Christianity vs. Buddhist thing, but decided I mostly agreed with BrunetteJuliette and Kellye - (Yeah, I have a great relationship with J.C., but meditate and embrace all meaningful spiritual thoughts...whatever gets you through...)

Thanks for posting! Hope you get some really great questions to answer, see ya in The City 5/20!

Didn't mean to hit the frown guy!! Typing with one hand right now!! SMILE...

posted May 09, 2001 03:54 PM            

Superficial question: Do you fly/bus during touring? I'm wondering because I'm trying to coordinate the Denver/Santa Fe/SLC shows, and it's all rather hectic...and it's just me.

posted May 09, 2001 04:26 PM            

Okay, the one that I am going to ask you is one that has kept me up at night thinking about.

It is just groundbraking.

How tall are you? Some believe that you are five foot ten, but I believe that you are five foot eight.

So who is right? Please answer.

posted May 09, 2001 04:32 PM         

How strange that you just started this today because yesterday was my first time on your boards and I already posted my question in 2 different places wondering which would be the best place for you to see it.

Anyway- first, I want to thank you for your amazing performances! I am a musician here in Pittsburgh. I saw you a few weeks ago here but I also saw you in 1996.

I was just wondering why you aren't playing with the same guys. I agree that this band is great, but there was definitely something about the other band that was better. I don't know exactly what it is, just to me, the other band just "gels" better!! I know how important it is as a musician to play with people that you really "Click" with, and I think that the '96 band just had a cooler vibe. Again, just curious...

I want to be sure to thank you for your REAL music which is such a refreshing change from the shallow, lip-synched, power pop trash that has taken over the ever-more-homogenized music business!!

Sorry for rambling, but I am curious to get an answer to the question!

posted May 09, 2001 04:32 PM            

Hugs, Kisses, and Best Wishes,
Samantha McCullough

posted May 09, 2001 05:07 PM         

I am finding it horribly difficult to have a relationship...basically it boils down to the fact that the person I happen to have much respect and love for doesn't share my beliefs. Perhaps that is not the most accurate way to describe the situation: He is Christian (which is just fine by me just so long as Christians behave as they preach--nothing I loathe more than a clueless hipocrit) but last night I told him if he remembers one thing I ever say to him for the rest of his life I would like it to be this; Believe something because you truly embrace the principal and not because it is either the easy theory to accept or you allow blind faith to prevail. I myself do not happen to share his particular beliefs...ever since I was about 16 I have leaned toward eastern philosophy because a part of my soul is so at peace with the main ideas and it transformed my outlook on life. I have always been one to question and I came to a point that required me to choose between what I had been raised to accept and what I TRULY accepted. So difficult to explain with words. I love to learn new things...even if I personally do not believe them myself. He is a wonderful person...and he never forces his beliefs upon me, but for some reason I just feel as though I resent the fact that deep down inside I know he believes the main principals of my spirituality are incorrect. I have never asked him to convert...I would never do such a thing. I respect him. Now here is a major question on my mind...Can you truly respect someone (especially your significant other) if you do not share their beliefs and view them as wrong? Honestly...I'm at a crossroads with this one. I feel as though there are many people who embrace different religions that I have respected, but now I wonder if respect actually depends upon agreement or disagreement. Perhaps tolerance is the key rather than respect?

He's willing to learn all about what I believe but I know this could potentially become such an issue. So many people conduct loving and happy relationships without sharing the same faith. How possible do you think it is? Any advice for me?

posted May 09, 2001 05:35 PM            

So sorry to bother you again with a question. Will you ever release all of your videos on DVD or VHS in the future. It would mean so much to so many of us. I watch the videos on the website while I eat my lunch many days. A DVD would be much better! Just wondering -- sorry to take your time again!

posted May 09, 2001 06:34 PM         

I hope I will be able to talk with you and fellow members! This is only my second message and already I know I will be hooked! Well, peace to all and to you Duncan, love.

Sincerely,
Lisa Puckett

posted May 09, 2001 07:12 PM            

I pretty much agree with you guys and posted a note under the general forum "buddhism info" since that's where I read your replies, and probably Duncan did as well...

I perceived from his post that he would like us to ask questions for him to answer (on this page, anyway) cuz he seems to be saying it's a bit too much to read everything? But he liked that topic! Guess it's all cool...

All take care!

posted May 09, 2001 10:08 PM            

1. As you probably have read, many of us guitar players are very much desiring a tabs section to the website. The most desirable (and more realistic to ask) feature would be the guitar tunings for all of your songs, provided by you as you did in the Humming cd booklet. But dare I ask, perhaps if we were so fortunate enough, to have the actual chord fingerings from you? I know, that's probably too much to ask. Or, if you had music books for your last couple albums like you did for your first album, I definitely wouldn't mind that as an alternative. What are your thoughts on any of this happening?

2. Could I ask for a few tunings right now real quick? I wanted to know the tunings for Foreshadowing (my favorite), Longing Town, and Winds That Blow (which I really hope to hear live at the Coach House).

If you have the time to answer, I would so so so appreciate it. Thanks for being such a great musical influence and inspiration to me. I hope you enjoy the rest of your tour. Take care.

-Aaron

posted May 09, 2001 10:53 PM            

quick question- i wondered why Matt Johnson didn't play at your show in houston. i caught the atlanta show, and didn't think it was odd that he wasn't there, but i thought with this being his "hometown" he might play here. is he joining you for any of the shows?

by the way- of the 3 shows i caught- the 2nd houston show was the best. thanks!

posted May 09, 2001 11:40 PM            

I could ask a million and one questions; I tend to be very inquisitive. However, I will tame my curiosity and ask only one.

Do you every feel as if too much of yourself and/or your life has been made public?

I ask this not only in reference to the probing questions asked by fans and reporters, but also in regards to the emotions and personal experiences you sing of or elude to in your music.

Okay, I lied; I do have a second question. I write both poetry and fiction. I feel perfectly comfortable sharing sections from the drafts of my novels with friends and anyone who wants to read them, however, I am only comfortable sharing my poems with my best friend, of 15 years, and my mom. I feel as though my poetry is generally much more telling of my inner thoughts. My question is:

As many of your songs appear to be based on personal experiences, have you ever completed a song and decided against recording it because there is too much of yourself in it?

I do apologize for my long windedness.

Thank you again Duncan for all you do.

Best Wishes to you and everyone out there.

posted May 10, 2001 02:19 AM            

I was wondering what your view on poetry is? I got into a bit of a tiff with my anam cara the other day. He said poetry is a selfish art. I agreed to some extent with him, and much bickering ensued. What are your thoughts?

Wonderin'

posted May 10, 2001 03:25 AM            

Love ya, the Birmingham show was SO AWESOME!!!!

posted May 10, 2001 01:42 PM            

oh by the way,
e-mail me if you'd like to do that
Mohannad

posted May 10, 2001 03:09 PM            

I'm so glad that you have written to us again amidst your very busy tour schedule. I have been reading many of the posts and was getting alittle bored, so its nice that you have posted again.

Will there be any European dates and where and when?? It would be great to see you again. And, aside from your spiritual beliefs and practices, where do you feel you get most inspiration from for new works, new songs, lyrics, etc.

What aspects of life move you the most? (To write and be creative) I'm sure some of these answers are found in previous works, but it would me nice to hear your words Duncan.

Hope you are very well and having much inner peace. Talk to you soon Duncan.

posted May 10, 2001 04:37 PM            

Duncan will be performing on the Saturday Today show, but not until May 26th - two weeks from this Saturday.

Take care,

posted May 10, 2001 04:57 PM            

You signed your post with the initials DSS.

What does the middle "S" stand for?

posted May 10, 2001 05:00 PM            

All take care!
Oh gosh, Blackwuzzy, I didn't mean to reply to a question you meant for Duncan to answer!
I humbly hope I'm wrong, or maybe he'll e-mail ya anyway to tell you what a pain I'm becoming!! If you post another question, I PROMISE not to reply!!