Just home from the Panama, where we enjoyed you on the Amsterdam. Yesterday we saw a local production of "The Sound of Music" so I have Eidelwiess playing as I type this. My husbank and I can't decide which we loved more, your music or your stories - all in all your programs were the very best memory of this wonderful trip. Thank you.
Saw your acts on the Westerdam recently and you blew my wife and I away. Music was great but stories were even better. Keep up the great work. I'm passing your site on to friends and kids.
I have just returned home from the Panama cruise on the Westerdam. Your show was outstanding. Loved the afternoon sessions about the great songwriters. You are a true treasure. Thank you. Mary Winegar
My wife and I enjoyed your playing and talks on the HAL Statnedam (Japan, Korea, China). Your insider talks on artists were very lively and enjoyable. It was a winning format for your shows. 4,16,08
Justin:
We caught both your concerts and your great lectures on American music in context like I have never heard it before. You have a book on history of American music in you like few people I have had the pleasure of witnessing. Again, as I told you peronally, I REALLY appreciated the due attention and praise you paid my favorite lyracist, Johnny Mercer! SKYLARK lives!
Mr. Miller,
I was on the Noordam cruise, Jan. 5, 2008, and had the honor of attending each of your sessions. I was astounded at just how beautiful your playing was but maybe even more astounded and surprised at the wealth of knowledge and experience that you showered on us in the audience. You told the stories with such enthusiasm! Yours were far and away the best of any sessions/shows I have been to in my 6 cruises. Thank you very much. Best wishes, Bill Kitchin, Loyola College, Baltimore, MD 2/4/2008
Your show on the Noordam was wonderful. Being a longtime lover of taditional Bluegrass hearing you play was just amazing. Enjoyed your stories, your energy, and your passion for all music now and then. Thank you, your performace was truely uplifting!
Carol Anne and James
The words below from all the other folks you have touched say it all. Your performances were a pleasure, and could have lasted hours longer.
Thanks for the memories.
donna
Just heard your fabulous playing and stories on the Noordam. You are a wealth of information, and a real musical treasure. Being involved in musical theater, and a classically trained pianist, I especially enjoyed Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring and the stories behind the songs. Hope we have the pleasure of hearing you again in the future.
Saw your show on the Noordam Cruise. You are the best guitarist I have ever heard, and I have heard and your info regarding composers was great.
Hi Justin ... just attended a couple of your shows on the Noordam. Excellent! The best entertainment on the ship by far... exceptional musicianship and a great weaver of stories behind the songs. Bravo!
We just returned on the Noordam from the Carebbean 12-22-07. We enjoyed all four of your shows. Your great music and stories ( how you do it )were wonderful. And now your website. It is great.
Good Luck
Marie and Sam
dear dr miller i thank you for a great cruise i did make all of your shows and enjoyed them all and i did get to shake your hand on dec 21. stay well my friend. harold
So it seems I am not the first to say you are an American national treasure! Justin, when I get through the mail stacked up here at home after the Noordam cruise I will send you a long email, making you blush with embarrassment and pleasure.
Thank you so much for the great performances on the Noordam. My wife and I appreciated a lot your musician as well as your storyteller immense talent, Bravo !
We just came back from the Noordam and were impressed with your wonderful and entertaining performance. On top of being a great performer, you were so interesting with all your stories. Thank you for a great time and hope to see you soon again.
We saw you on the Noordam, Dec 2007. You were outstanding. I hope when we take another Holland American cruise, you will be the entertainment. our best to you.
we just sailed on the noordam and enjoyed your opening concert, two special lectures and finale concert. we loved every minute and want you to know how very much we enjoyed your presentations. you are a remarkably talented musician and storyteller. all the best!
I am 20years older than you,but on my recent cruise on the Noordam (11/21to12/1), I was delighted you were there. You are the most enjoyable entertainer I have ever heard. From one native New Yorker to another, please stay as you are.
Dr. Miller...I also saw you on the ms.Noordam during the carribean trip. I bought a cd. You were phenominal both as a guitarist and a story teller. I thoughroly enjoyed your anecdotes. You have a phenominal retention of a wealth of historical information.Your style and presentation is capturing. I look forward to future purchases and performances.
thank you.... Alan
Justin, also saw you on the Noordam, & enjoyed your 2 shows...we think that you are a terrific performer. Got a chance to chat with you & your lovely wife on the water taxi in St. Martin. Take care, & hope to see you perform again.
Lynne & Philip Epstein
I went to all your performances on the Noordam last week and enjoyed every minute. You are truly a gifted musician, historian and story teller. We spoke briefly after your first performance and I mentioned two of my favorite guitarists are Roy Clark and Duane Eddy. You referenced being fmailiar with Duane's music through the Shadows. I enjoy the Shadows music but I haven't found anyone that could truly reproduce Duane's unique sound and interpretations. He is truly one of a kind. One of my other favorites is Al Caiola who I believe is not only a great guitar player but also a very talented producer. I hope to be fortunate enough to catch you on a future cruise. Keep doing what you're doing, it is appreciated by your audience more than you'll ever know. Thank you for the music and the education and enlightenment.
Justin, We were honored to meet and hear your beautiful music and stories on the Ryndam in March of '07. (This was the Nora virus cruise) ha We so enjoyed listening to you and as much as our cruise was incredible, you were the "diamond" and we were so touched by everything about this cruise and you.
Thank you and God bless you and yours-Cindy & Frank Watson
Justin, we just want to tell you hoiw much we enjoyed your concerts and 'talks' aboard the Noordam this past trip (Oct 31-Nov 10). Your added discussions made the detour to miss hurricane Noel a pleasure - we were glad to have the extra time with you. Looking forward to seeing you again.
THank you for the wonderful entertainmetn during our recent Noordam cruise... We loved Your music, and founds the stories just captivating... The stories you told made the even more meaningful...We appreciate so much your sharing them with all of us
My husband and I enjoyed your talent immensely. Maybe you should come to Broadway in Manhattan; I think your stories would be very well received. Thank you for making our cruise on the Noordam even nicer.
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed your talent that we experienced on the Holland America Noordam cruise that we took Oct. 20 - 31, 2007. I especially liked the stories and true meanings to what words really meant. Thank you for a great show.
throughly enjoyed your 4 different shows on the Noodam and thanks again for signing the two CD's for our 11 yr old guitar playing grandson-the music was fantastic but the history was even better, could have gone hours longer
We met Justin on the Rotterdam Aug. 21 to Sept. 7 A cruise to Greece, Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Gibraltar, Santorini and ending in Athens. Wonderful cruise and Justin was the best of the entertainment. We bought both of his cd's.
Thanks again Justin, from Betty & Gary
Justin. I can't wait to see you perform again. I still enjoy listening to your CD's from 3 years ago, as do my two teenagers, which says a lot! Hopefully we'll get you here in Phoenix sometime soon. -Robin
Loved the music and the history. It was history that I never knew and can share with other. Best wishes to you and Rosalind, and it was great meeting the two of you in San Diego.
My husband and I did indeed enjoy your shows on the Ryndam. After your first show, we could hardly wait for your second. You are such a great artist. We are looking forward to seeing you again on possibly our next cruise.
Okay you are amazing! We had a blast on the Ryndam and your performances made it even better. We rode in the van with you and my friend Tami shared stories of her family and her grandmothers mandolin.
You are Awesome!!
Dawn Hirst
Just returned from our recent cruise on the Ryndam, heard both your concerts and don't know when we've enjoyed anything more. Your knowlege of music history is unequalled. As a wannabe guitar player myself, I'm thoroughly impressed. I expect we'll see you again! At least we intend to...
Just saw you on the Ryndam-great show. I am comptroller for the largest guitar strap manufacturer in the US and if we can ever be of service to you-please let me know.
Seen you on the Nordam in Feb
Love the music and the stories
Keep up the good work and I hope I get the chance to see you in concert again
Thanks for making the cruise even more wonderful. You are a treasure. Pantha
I was fortunate to hear you play and tell stories three times on my recent vacation aboard the Ryndam. I enjoyed your performance as much as any concert I have attended, maybe even moreso because of your wonderful stories. I hope to hear much more from you in the future.
I am the lady who approached you after your stunning performance,to but your CDs, as I had to take them back to let the teachers at the music school I own hear them. The department of guitar (7 teachers), thought that they were examples of some of the finest performing that they had ever heard, and the mixture of styles performed were seldom, if ever heard performed so well by one artist, as it takes years to perfect each of the examples that you performed. If you are coming anywhere near Victoria, B.C., we have 469 guitar students who would be in ecstasy to hear such a technically superb performer (never mind the rest of the school)!! Thankyou for spreading the love(and history) of the music in such an entertaining way with your comedic mix. As a music teacher and performer all of my life, all I can say is BRAVO!!! I cannot understand why you have not gotten a contract with a large record company with such performance talent. Carrie Dujela, principal, Brentwood School of Music
We enjoyed your performances on the Prinsendam last year and were delighted to see you again on the Ryndam last month. Your knowledge, presentation and musical talents make you far more than just another entertainer! We look forward to seeing you again on our next trip.
Thanks for sharing your experiences with us on Noordam, your talent on guitar made us scream for more. Thanks again for visiting our cruise.
We seen all of your shows on the Noordam cruise January 17-27 and really enjoyed them. Looking forward to seeing your show again. It was great!
My husband and I were aboard the Noordam for the Jan 27 - Feb 7th Cruise. We enjoyed Justin's performance so much. We also had the priviledge of a second one since our first stop of Tortola was cancelled. Loved every minute of both and was wishing for more. thanks so much
Hi Justin,I want to thank you for the most wonderful,entertaining,
interesting time I ever had. Your story telling is so rich with special insights and the history of american music, I could have listened for hours! You are so talented ,but more than that , a very nice,good person. Just read all the other comments and know I say yes to all they say about you.
I am so thankful I was on that cruise,because you MADE it --the best!I hope to meet you again .
I had the opportunity to attend several of your sessions on the Nordham. I just wanted to thank you. Your music and stories made the cruise a memorable one and I thank you for that.
msNoordam January 17th-27th 2007
we thoroughly enjoyed your shows, especially the last one on Saturday morning. absolutely wonderful. so generous of your time and talent. and so interesting to have a bit of background on these wonderful people. thank you!
We enjoyed your professionalism on the Noordam this past cruise, Music therapy is part of our oncology program here at our university medical center, if you ever come to New Jersey please do not hesitate to contact me directly. I spoke to you directly, my aunt's neighbor was Mary Rogers, in Washington Heights NY,
my husband and I just enjoyed your music so.....much, what a delight and to do so many programs on the Noordam was most generous of your time and talent.Bravo!
Disembarked the Noordam on Sat., the 27th of Jan. 2007. Justin's 3 performances were among the most memorable and enjoyable of our trip. A perfect gentleman and brilliant performer.
We were also aboard the Noordam for the Jan. 17-27, 2007 cruise. Like many other passengers, your concerts/talks were a very special part of our trip. Thank you for sharing your remarkable talent and vast musical knowledge with all of us. Hopefully, our paths will cross again on another Holland America cruise.
I was aboard the Noordam on the Jan.17-27 cruise. Your performances and lectures were the highlight of that cruise and stand among the best entertainment/educational experiences I have ever had. Thank you for your generous spirit and shared talents.
We (my wife and I and my parents) just completed a wonderfuul 10 day ms Noordam cruise (Jan. 17 - 27). The ship is fantastic, we had a fabulous crew, and enjoyed fine cuisine. The ports of call were lovely, and we all "survived" a wild gale storm with 18 foot seas. The entire cruise will be etched in our memories forever, and the highlight memory will be the beautiful times spent with Dr. Justin Miller. From the "official evening performance" through the two bonus afternoon "solo guitar and stories" sessions, and then finishing with the final morning tribute to J.S. Bach, George M. Cohan, and Louis Armstrong, we all thoroughly enjoyed Justin's truly incredible guitar skills, his wonderful knowledge of history, and insightful recollections of great musicians and songwriters.
Justin, you filled our minds with wonder, brought joy to our hearts, and caused our eyes to water with happiness. THANK YOU very much !!!
May the seas ahead be calm, and may the future audiences be as lucky as we all were. Shalom.
Hi Justin,
I was on the Noordam last week, and you were the highlight of the cruise.We met after your 1st show I am the head shaved guy who also plays guitar. I was very impressed with your knowledge of popular music and your playing. I hope to see you again, maybe you can let me know when you'll be in NY.
Thanks for making my cruise more enjoyable,
Tony Pagano
Dear Mr. Miller, Noordam, Cruise-All I can say is nothing less than a phenomenal performer. The time and effort, not only in the reasearch, but I cannot imagine the hours of practice you have devoted, myself being a wanna-be guitar player. Also as we were purchasing your cd's for our son, Jason, and the pressing crowd behind us, you still took time to talk and answer questions. I would probably book another cruise with HAL where you were performing. Thank you. Art and Linda.
Dear Dr. Miller,
You were great and I have not stopped thinking and talking about you and your performances aboard the Noordam this week. I loved all your music, stories and left every performance wiping the tears from my eyes. The sign of a true artist is when he can make you cry - and I don't mean in sadness, I mean that in beauty. When you are moved to tears, you have experienced true art! When they can make you cry - then you know have heard and seen the very best. Thank you for entertaining so well. Sincerely, Phyllis Caputo in New York.
Dear Dr. Miller,
A few hours ago I got of the Noordam. I saw all your performences. I felt ans left in awe of your knowledge, your love of music, and your talent.
I would love to attend all lectures and performences you give in the NY area. I am planing to work on my community center to invite you to a series of lectures. I am so sure that anyone who sees you will be a spellbinded as I am.
Bava Cohen
Brooklyn NY
Loved your performance on the MS Veendam....a first and wonderous confrontation. Autographed CDs were bought and bring us and family continuing enjoyment
I just played your cd's for my uncle and aunt they loved it!!!! hope to see you soon.
Rich Gerrish
master electrician VEE Corp, holland America line, Royal Carribean
Enjoyed every minute of your 2 performances on board MS Vandeem
& the opportunity of telling you the story of my father(from Yorkville) who left home as a kid because his father would not let him study music.Thank you for your music and stories & listening to mine. Jerry
I saw you on the Veendam this past week and loved your show. You are so down to earth and human. Hopefully, I will see you again. I've told a lot of my friends to keep a look-out for you.
My husband and I were on Holland America's December 9, 2006 sailing of the Veendam out of Tampa, FL. We both were extremely pleased with your performance(s) on this ship. I (and probably many more people) passed you on the stairs and complimented you on your performance. You are so good and entertaining and a wonderful showman. I hope that we will see you again in the not-to-distant future. By the way, how come you don't have any pictures of your wife ... we ladies would be extremely interested in seeing both of you even if it is unrelated to your great performances :-)
Enjoyed your playing on the Veendam...it was wonderful. Thanks. Carene
Just want to thank you so very much for a great 2 weeks of music on the Veendam Dec.2 to 16. Bought your 2 CD got one of the last on board. Keep making people happy with your music and hope to sail with you again. Take good care of Shorty. Helen Schaefer
You wowed the audience on the Veendam during the 12/9 sailing. Thanks for making my vacation so memorable. Have you considered doing a concert in Tampa?
I would like to say how wonderful you were, i just returned from a cruise on the Veendam, and your portion of the cruise was the best... thanks
Just had to tell you again how much we enjoyed your performances aboard the Veendam during the week of December 2nd. Certainly was a highlight of the cruise. We'll be checking your schedule for future cruises. Thanks for the great shows.
Seen all your shows on the Veendam , Oct 28 to Nov 15, Awesome! What else can you say about the master!!!. Absolutely loved the show. Thank you so much
While on a Carribean cruise with my 80 year old father-in-law, we took a chance on Dr. miller's performance on the Veendam. Not a musician myself, and my father-in-law, who played steel quitar on radio before television, when Dr. Miller said he would have an "impromptu" show discussing the tales behind the music/artist, my father-in-law, although living with hypoglcemia, and usually in bed by 9 PM, "i don't care if his show is at Midnight, we will be there!"
Anxiously awaiting the CD's we've ordered, and your next release.
Dr Miller:
We just got home from our Veendam Cruise where you performed for us three times on the ship. Words cannot express how much we enjoyed listening to your stories and music. You are awesome. You are so passionate about what you do. Our front row seats allowed us to see how much you love what you are sharing. You are terriffic!
Thanks for being part of our cruise entertainment.
Mary Jo & Joe Wilson
We loved your performances on the Veendam. Wish we could see you in concert,any plans for a tour? If not we look forward to seeing you again onboard,your music is truly a gift.
We returned today from our Caribbean sailing and want to thank you for enriching our experience through your music and tales.
We think your talent and charm combined with your knowledge and love of your subject would lend itself well to a PBS series. We would travel to the filming location for the sheer enjoyment of listening to your music and stories.
Before we book our next cruise, we will check to see if you will be aboard. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
We just returned home from the Thanksgiving cruise on the Veendam and we can't stop talking about how much we enjoyed your performances and talks! We were so disappointed at first that we couldn't go to Grand Cayman because of the weather, but your interesting and informative talks made up for it! As a music teacher I also enjoy sharing stories with my students about the history of songs and composers. Thank you for all the great information I can pass along to my students. I plan on ordering your CD asap!
We were on the Veendam from 11-11-06 to 11-18-06. We saw your show and just loved every minute. Your stories were so wonderful & informative. You told us things about all those musicians that were so interesting. But, lets not forget your talent..exceptional!! We LOVED you show. Elaine & Gerald Brown
Dr. Miller, we saw you perform on the Veendam and just want you to know that your performance was brillant. We totally enjoyed your music and stories that corresponded with your music. If you ever get to Myrtle Beach, SC we would definately go and see you. Thank you again for the great memories.
Chris and Iris Boam
824 Helms Way
Conway, S.C. 29526
Dr. Miller, Yong and I returned home yesterday from our cruise on board the ms Veendam. What a wonderful time we had and it was especially memorable because we had the opportunity to not only listen to your wonderful performance, but got to chat with you for a while when we bought your CDs. We have listened to them today and I am currently adding them to my iPod library so that I have them with me on my travels. Your stories add so much to the music and we hope we can listen to you again some time in the future. God Bless you.
Dru Phillippe
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Miller: We just returned home tonight from sailing on the Veendam Nov 4 - Nov 11, 2006. Your concert was both informative and entertaining! Your gift of music was AWESOME. Your obvious love of music and history was an inspiration. "Shorty" was a darling....please let us know if he grows any larger. I could not help but cheer when you called his name. I am 5'2" short, myself! The first time I met my-mother-in-law and saw that she was shorter than me, I asked could I please call her "Shorty" ....so that is an affectionate name I have called her for 41 years! We are so glad that we arrived early in Rueben's and found a front row seat! Hopefully we will see and hear you perform again.
Fay Ray ....yes, the one from the Empire State Building! I married King Kong!
My husband and I saw you on our Amsterdam cruise last week. We both enjoyed your music and stories so very much. Thank you for bringing the beauty of your music into our lives.
We attended three of your performances on the Amsterdam (9/27-10/07/06. We very much enjoyed your work and your stories in particular. I have visited your website-very cool!
I met you and your wife, briefly while holding the elevator one night. Another fan speculated about you age, to which you assured him that you were much younger. That was clear to me by your appearance. Keep up the good work.
Justin, My wife and I was on the Amsterdam last week and we enjoyed your show very much.
I am the Japanese/American guy that talked with you in front of the store while your wife was shopping at Charlottown.
Thank you.
Nob K
My husband & I just returned from the msAmsterdam cruise 9/27-10/7 & just wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your beautitul music & interesting commentary. Thank you for your marvelous preformance & the generous love of music that flows from you! You are amazing! Blessings.
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your performances on the ms Amsterdam (9/27-10/7). Your music was so beautiful, and your stories are priceless! Thanks so much for enriching our musical knowledge!
Just returned on April 2 from HAL Volendam. Your music was so enjoyable and relaxing. Oh, I forgot, and romantic. My husband of 51 years and I were so happy to have heard you. Good luck with your future concerts. We know you will make many people happy on their cruises.
Mr & Mrs Benz
We just returned from the Volendam.
My wife and I really enjoyed your performance and the talk the next day.We are from Toronto and I would like to know where the guitar was made in Canada? My guess would be in Quebec or Newfoundland.Also do you have an agenda of where you might be performing in the future.Thanking you in advance Bob and ANNE Hemstead.
Love the website. The pics of you are great. Really enjoyed listening to your music. It was like being in the audience of your show. We could envision you on stage. Thank you. What a treat!
wonderful musical historian.
Dr. Miller: My wife (Lynne) and I just met you on the HAL South American Cruise this month and were thrilled by your performances. You're quite a spectacular guitarist and story- teller. We wish you all the best and will be following your HAL schedule, hoping to meet up with you again. Best regards.
While all of the performances on the Holland America Ship (Maasdam) were wonderful, yours was by far the most enjoyable. You're not only talented and fascinating to listen to, but incredibly humble and kind. Hope to see you in concert again one day. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent with us.
We just got home to Texas from a HAL cruise to Alaska, & we thought your show was the best. We met you & bought your 2 CD set & have enjoyed them very much. Keep on rockin'!!
Justin we just took the HAL cruise July 29. Saw your show LOVED what we heard!! We are now sitting listening to the cds which we purchased on board and had you sign. Thank you for sharing your love of music with us!! We hope to be able to hear you again soon.
Heather and Paul
Justin...
My wife's parents heard your music on one of their cruises and raved about your playing. They brought two of your CD's home for me and I have enjoyed them immensely. You are one gifted guy!!!! Any concerts planned for southern California area?
Jeremiah
You "made" our trip on the Ryndam this past week. We can't thank you enough for your music and your generous and gracious visit with us between sets.
Hope to see you again one of these days either on board, or at one of your concerts.
Any possibility of listing dates of those concerts in various cities?
Thanks again
Jacque Jabs and three friends
We saw your shows on the M.S. Ryndam, March 2005, also spoke with you. Excellent show, sure enjoyed your stories and would have liked to heard more. Hope we see you on our next cruise. Good luck
Caught all three appearances on the ms Ryndam, March6-16 and was blown away! Thank you for your talent and especially sharing it with all of us! ! !