More Unsolicited Praise

1. Robin Coleman, Naples FL "Greg & Houdini — You have made me laugh (& release tears & fears) since 1996. Most sacred experience for me ever was at Unity of Bloomington IN with your dolphin song. Will never forget. Unless you have an NDE, which I highly advise against, you will not know the breadth and depth of the enormous benefit that your creativity and epic sense of wise humor has brought to this earth. I'd love to have a front row seat to THAT — of course many many many years from now! With boundless appreciation, Robin"

2. Robin Coleman, Naples FL "It was your musical gift that night of Dolphin Therapy. At the end, a moment of utter peace and healing descended on us in which the Presence of the Holy Spirit was palpable. In your life work, I know you create for others countless such moments, as well as moments of fun, laughter and other ah-ha's. My Christmas wish for you is that you always know fully what a gift you are to this world, and all the ripples of Love that emanate from what you bring to us all. With boundless gratitude."

3. Tyana Payne, Klamath Falls OR "Dear Dr. NCW, Your work has a nice balance of philosophy, reality, spirituality, humor, sensitivity, science, soul, creativity. Thanks for doing it."

4. Gail, Cape Cod "You've made a career of this and turned it into an art form. G-String Theory is my favorite insight into the nature of reality. You've opened many hearts and minds to a fun loving mental image of a God who laughs."

5. Rabbi Steve Vale "Your book is good medicine. You have a little Dave Barry meets Mark Twain meets Harlan Ellison meets Hugh Prather meets Chuang Tsu vibe going on. As if they all got together and created an unholy creation after everyone called them mad: you."

6. Bob McCallister, Kansas City "We listened to 3 of your CDs on the way back from Branson. The time flew by like crazy and my wife and I laughed our asses off pretty much all the way back. It is really kind of hard to see where you are going when tears are running down your face from laughing, and your torso has dropped down about 12 inches because, like I said, I laughed my ass off."

7. Gail, Cape Cod "Your G-String Theory song just came up on our playlist. I was reminded once again of your musical genius. The complexity of the lyrics, your humorous and sweet musical delivery, the astute spiritual knowledge woven in, and your beautiful expansive consciousness which shines through it all. I'm in awe."

8. Julia Mandarino, Iowa "Many years ago at a Sacred Sexuality conference in Santa Fe, you told the story of Evy and shared your song Unconditional Love. A bit later, I played your song for a few women's groups I was leading. Fast forward to last week: a friend of mine was diagnosed with ALS. She remembered your song from the women's group and found it on YouTube. It has become her source of hope and inspiration as she faces this devastating diagnosis. Thank you."

9. Dave Gutkowski, Pennsylvania "Friends! If you have not heard Greg's Alpha Album, please do yourself a favor and download it now. I purchased this album a few weeks ago and gave it a listen while mowing my lawn. I nearly fell off my tractor! I literally was in tears by the second track, joyful tears. I found myself looking at the trees, the leaves and grass all around me, as though they were lit up by some internal light. Two days later I played it in the car for my girlfriend on a one-hour drive. We listened to the entire album and like me, she too was in joyful tears by the second track. It's now our go-to music when we need to feel uplifted."

10. Judy Casagrande, Texas "I listen to Made for You on Apple Music most mornings. When I was searching for you under artists, I saw I have saved seven of your songs — six before I knew who you are. What a gift that you followed your unexpected guidance. Think of the lives you have touched."

11. Gary, Phoenix "Your lyrics are very clever. I think they're funny because they go to places I'm not expecting and then fit perfectly. You have a lot of soul in your voice and your playing. ComedicSoulFolk. You've created a new genre."

12. Molly Davis, Texas "Your writing stands alone, yet unites and inspires deep laughter and wakefulness for at least a moment. Thank you."

13. Michael, Memphis "You played at a Unity in Memphis back around 1992. As a musician when I heard your song about Evy I thought to myself — wow, if I could just write one song that moved people like that one moved me, I would feel accomplished. I mostly wanted you to know how that song inspired me to be a songwriter."

14. Peggy W, Kansas City "Good humor is really hard to find and even famous comedians are rarely funny and resort to disparaging others to get a laugh. It seems people have truly lost their senses of humor today so this morning was extremely refreshing and also a good reminder that everything is way too serious right now. Thank you for the lift in spirit."

15. Colleen Fullhart, Wisconsin "Greg, I wanted you to know you are responsible for my daughter being alive today! Every time I was ready to kill her or sell her to the gypsies I would turn on your music and either start laughing or loving! From one spiritual, hippie, science-geek to another — I LOVE YOU!"

16. Gail McAleer, Cape Cod "Having you perform at our house concert series is one of the best birthday presents I've ever received. Many people quote famous authors or philosophers — I quote the lyrics of your songs. There wasn't a single person who left your concert unchanged for the better. Hearts were lighter, relationships were warmer, and sweet smiles graced their faces."

17. Jack Nalbandian "I was just listening to The Grand Design. That song is a lyrical theological masterpiece. It explains it all. It always gets me teary eyed."

18. Gurunam, Florida "I took your boxed set of 4 CDs on a drive from FL to MA. You had me laughing, you had me crying, you had me singing along and enjoying. Thanks so much."

19. Robert Eash, Port Angeles WA "We did a community interfaith read in our home with 15 people. Mine, on the theme of nature and spirit, was sharing your recording of your song about the dolphins and the family of four. At the end of the song, all 15 had tears in their eyes. The energy and thought you put in your music lives on when you may not even be aware of it."

20. Jaine Niktab, Oregon "BEST CONCERT EVER!!! Have never laughed so hard! If laughter IS the best medicine, I am now going to live 40 more years."

21. Marilyn Caskey "I laughed, I cried. Every song hit home in some way. I am so very happy to be introduced to your work. My friend described the evening so well: 'It was refreshingly hilarious.'"

22. Lucy Fitz "Enjoyed watching a true 21st century renaissance manchild, whose storytelling, songwriting, comedic abilities touch the heart and arouse the funnybone. I left feeling revitalized and happy. Thank you for being an enthusiastic presence in the world."

23. Steve York, MD "Another great newsletter — entertaining, informative, and inspirational. You belong in your own genre, and that's a good thing. You are unique and gifted."

24. Nancy K D, Maryland "You tickled my heart with the song My Inner Guide Named Clyde. My heart LOL'd! But then you touched the soul of my soul with Love Is Real."

25. Carmi Frankovich "Your story about your beloved guitar and Attila the Gate Agent had a profound healing impact on me. Something huge has shifted for me and I am now feeling grateful vs angry/hurt by the Attila the Hun in my life. I knew I had to change the story in my mind and boy did it WORK!! Healing via Live streaming is a BEAUTIFUL THING!"

26. Susan, Cincinnati OH "I have listened to your first 3 albums over and over all these years which help me live a fuller life in body, mind, and spirit. Even though I have listened so many times, I am freshly delighted by the lyrics and musicality — astounding creativity."

27. Deni "I've never felt such a deep resonance to any music with words — it pours from you at the soul level. The love you sing about transcends all the junk. It's divine love and it's within all of us. The energy of your music raises the frequency of the moment."

28. Ren, New Mexico "I listen to your song Unconditional Love several times a week while putting on my makeup in the morning. It helps me accept, love, and heal from my dermatillomania. When I heard you sing that song live in San Diego back in the early 2000s, it moved me to tears."

29. Bobby Gray, Cincinnati OH "Your songs are like a conversation, with chords. You remind me of John Prine."

30. Gregg Akin "Greg can effortlessly go from singing a hilarious parody to a beautiful love ballad to a science lesson on guitar. If you've never experienced a Greg Tamblyn concert you're missing out!"

31. Elizabeth Pawluk, Canada "I met you at the Canadian Unity Conference and was totally smitten by the way your mind works to put together the amazing lyrics for your songs. You make me laugh, you make me cry. You are such a profound and hilarious gift to the world."

32. Paul Steinhauser "I laughed at Attila, cried with McDonald, and found poignant pearls throughout. Your wide angle view of taking a big bite out of the apple of life always energizes me in the best possible way."

33. Sue Butler, Unity Dallas "Lost my husband in June and haven't been able to drag my butt to church. Today I forced it and YOU were the answer. Thanks so much — you never know who is out there that you touch."

34. Rusty and Sharin Chaffin, MO "If your streaming is reaching out into the galaxy they might think there's hope for this planet."

35. Gary McFarland, Carmichael CA "I've been listening to your music for 20 or more years, and I never get tired of hearing it. Thank you for the joy you bring to this world."

36. Stan Jones "My Ride Home From Neptune and several other songs on The Grand Design CD have been primary influences in my spiritual journey and have helped me greatly as I have discovered how to express that spirituality."

37. Devra Thomas, Atlantic Beach "My husband and I both laughed and cried and laughed some more. Best wishes on your journey of infecting people with joy!"

38. Joanna Symmonds "I loved what you said about finding wonder and mysticism and humor every day. What with your degree in geology — go to the Asarco Mine Tour — that will capture the wonder and you'll get humor too. Tonight was wonder-full."

39. Jean, unknown "I went to your show so burnt last night. Work has been so stressful. But then I was like a new person after the show, laughing so hard. Thank you Greg."

40. Sally, Annapolis "You're like Will Rogers, Mark Twain, and Arlo Guthrie rolled into one!"