Comments on: LoveLand’s The Beautiful Truth: We’ve Already Stuck Our Heads Up And Now It’s Time To Swim

By: Greg Spielman

Greg Spielman — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:12:00 +0000

My brother Mike and I grew up and went to school with John, we also worked together in the 90’s. He was one of the nicest guys you would ever meet. This is a very sad thing to hear. God bless you John.

By: newspaper joe

newspaper joe — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 05:12:29 +0000

I’m out on the East Coast and was not farmiliar w/ John’s music until Monday morning, when I tuned in over the web like I always do to get me thru the work day. Thank you for a fantastic day of music that not only introduced me to some beautiful songs and for spreading a message of hope that good music can generate. Mr. Spaulding was indeed a great talent and god bless his soul.

By: Jason Parker

Jason Parker — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:10:27 +0000

Friends of John,

After losing such a wonderful person and great friend, it’s necessary to push on and help the family with the massive expense that goes along with a family member dying of cancer. John has been a great friend to multitudes of people in the music and art community over the last 10 plus years, and no one wants to hear of anymore hardships for his wonderful wife and family.

Dates have begun to be booked for a series of benefit shows to help ease the burden of their expenses.

The 1st Confirmed Date is:
Saturday January 3 at the Comet tavern, show TBD

I’m sure lots of friends are eager to help and do what they can for the cause, and I would hope that all attempts at raising money from the smallest effort to the greatest, work in tandem to get the word out and do the most good.

If you would like help by playing a show, help organize this cause or help organize a event feel free to email benefitforspaulding@gmail.com

thanks!
Jason Parker

By: DrV

DrV — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:02:25 +0000

Rest easy my friend.

Japanese Maple vs. Tomato Plant

You will be missed.

By: Wes

Wes — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:44:39 +0000

Cameron from Battle Hymns wrote a song for John that he recorded this weekend hoping to play it for John before he passed.
I thought you guys would all like to hear it. http://www.myspace.com/battlehymnsofthewesternstates
You can also download it here at a higher res - http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=8550454c18b8894eab1eab3e9fa335ca360adfda6d77c284

By: Pat Cummings

Pat Cummings — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:25:31 +0000

I only know John after a friend sent me a link to his my space page and the KEXP interview. Those who are now in the most pain from his absence at least had the joy of knowing John at a level deeper than his mere beautiful artistic expression. Perhaps that is also a truth that is left with his music.

By: Ken Roeder

Ken Roeder — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 11:07:15 +0000

John had an amazing soul! I feel fortunate to have met him. I want to send out all my love to his wife, family, and friends. Forever In Peace.

By: Blake the cuz

Blake the cuz — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:31:05 +0000

Keep on Truckin’ John. I miss you and love you.
Blake

By: Suzanne Jez Cessna

Suzanne Jez Cessna — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 02:59:20 +0000

Peace to you and Peace to your family. I love you all!

By: Jen Mamary

Jen Mamary — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 22:54:49 +0000

I had the fortune of meeting John and his incredible family (both given and chosen) during his last several months. I have never met anyone who brightened a room like John. He made everyone feel as if they belonged. I will never forget his candidness, bravery, selflessness, and ability to live life to the fullest. He taught me to cook many things in those last few months! I will never forget you John…I am sad that you had to go, but relieved that you will not suffer anymore. The earth is certainly lonelier without you here…