Rhonda Benin: Guestbook

James Knox

April 17, 2008

Thank you for your wonderful music and kind spirit.

Sing Benin Sing!

All the best,

James

Georgie Doglietto

April 14, 2008

Rhonda, I loved your CD. Your music is beautiful and so are you. We really enjoyed your company.

Eric Cummings

April 11, 2008

Rhonda you so you showed out at Yoshis Jazz House you sang your face off what a joy you and to get off the stage & dance with me that was wonderful what a show on a work night.

Sing Sing Sing.

Eric

Love Ya

Hollis Taylor Carr

February 29, 2008

Lady Rhonda - -You "broke a leg" at Yoshis Jazz House. You are a "class" act. Laissez le bon temps roulez. Hollis Carr

Mary Cunningham

February 29, 2008

Miss Rhonda,

Thank you for such a wonderful Black History Month workshop at our school today. The kids and parents really enjoyed the program.

I look forward to attending one of your concerts.

Beverly jarrett

February 29, 2008

Hey Rhonda,
Lee and I really enjoyed your energized show!! Your range of jazz and blues is up there with them best. We were so pleased that we chose your show to bring our out of town guests. They were really impressed with you and Oakland!!! Please keep us on your mailing list

Kym Luqman

February 28, 2008

We had a great time at Yoshi's. Your performance was wonderful, the ambience created by a room full of friends and fans was warm and energizing. Congrats.

Maurine Watkins

February 28, 2008

Rhonda,
Had a Blast the other night at your concert at Yoshi's. My 4 guests were very impressed with the show. It's so nice to have the opportunity to enjoy quality entertainment locally. Thank again for the show....Let me know when you perform again.

I'm proud of you!
Maurine

Vonnah P. Bagner

February 28, 2008

Rhonda, thank you for such and enjoyable evening of good music and socializing with up people. The show was fantastic and the band was superb. The audience was very receptive and had lots of fun. You enteracted very well with your audience and even got them to dance and laugh and just have an all around good time. God Bless you and your music, keep up the wonderful work.
Much Love, Vonnah and Ernest Bagner of Oakland.

Vonnah Bagner

February 28, 2008

I THOROUGHLY enjoyed the show at Yoshi's! Rhonda, your voice is amazing, and your energy level stayed at 10 - just like you. I couldn't sit still in my seat when you started dancing. FANTASTIC!!

Vonnah (Sweetie) B.

Gaby Miller

February 28, 2008

Rhonda,
You rock, girl!
It was a wonderful fun show with just the right amount of mix of jazz, swing, R&B, and lovely slow stuff. Both Alyce and I loved it! It also was terrific to see you again.

Best wishes for continued success!
Gaby Miller

Barbara Taylor

February 22, 2008

Rhonda, what a wonderful show. I don't know when I have been so proud of anyone. You really rocked the house. And a Happy Happy Birthday. Love ya much - Your Godmother, Barbara

rasheedah mwongozi

February 20, 2008

Hey, Rhonda,

Rita and I had a great time. Rita felt really special when you acknowledged us as we left. Sorry we could not stay but I know you are coming back around again.

Your birthday falls on the same day as the Festival of Shiva in India and the goddess energy is Kali, the Black Darling.

Perform a nice cleansing bath with flower petals or a sweet perfume.

Kali-"Where there is sorrow, she dances to bring joy.Where there is fear she dances in courage." from 365 Goddess by Patricia Telesco

Happy Solar Return and all the great blessings of the day.

B Mardiyya

February 19, 2008

It was a great evening at Yoshi's

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY on the day of your BIRTH!!!!

I trust that you will have a great one!!! Unable to attend the FUNCTION at the JUNCTION this week-end!!?!??!BUT have a PINK CHAMPAGNE on ME!!! Smiles

But I will plan to catch you at one of the BLUES & Biscuits events!!!!

Rasheedah Mwongozi

February 13, 2008

Greetings again,Rhonda,

Just checked out your calendar...HAIL AND GODDESS SPEED, MY SISTER PISCES!!!
You had no choice but to be special!!!

Love ya!

Rasheedah Mwongozi

February 13, 2008

Greetings,Rhonda,

I am determined to see you Monday at Yoshi's.It is the eve of my birthday and having your voice in my head as I turn 57 the next morning is a great way to embardk on another great solar return for me. Love and Gratitude

Heidi Reeves

February 13, 2008

Rhonda: How proud I am for you, to be appearing at Yoshi's on Monday, although I do not usually go out at night during a work week, I will definitely see you on Monday.

Miz Heidi

Felecia Jordan

February 12, 2008

Hey Rhonda, I don't know if you remember me. I met you thru Sandra. I'm on the email for Yoshi's upcoming shows and I saw you. I wish I could make that show. Monday nights are my bowling nite. I'm glad to hear that you are doing well. God has bless you with a beautiful gift. Keep up the good work and remember to give all praises and thanks to him.

God Bless,
Felecia

barb

February 12, 2008

dear rhonda,
thank you for your interview on kcsm today. you are an inspiration to everyone. happy birthday to you and your mother from vancouver, bc.

Annette Turner

February 10, 2008

Rhonda,
Congratulations on your Yoshi's gig, I will be there I know it's going to be a great performance!

Tee Watts

January 31, 2008

Ms. Benin of the priceless chops. You in the club, baby. Don't sweat it. Glisten it. That's what Lena Horne told Niecy Williams. Real women don't sweat. They glisten. C ya on the 18th!

T. Watts

Big International Hankinatra

January 31, 2008

Lookin' forward 2 hearin' yourshowat Yoshi's....Good work makin' 'em give up the play 4 the locals...Peace out'oh yeah Nappy New Year!

Kesha Hackett-Belcher

January 30, 2008

Hey Rhonda! A group of friends and I are coming to your Yoshi's gig on February 18th! We are supporting and showing love for both you on vocals and my husband on Bass. Keep up the great work! Peace

Mia Medlin

November 22, 2007

Hi Rhonda,

It's your gym friend...You have a beautiful voice. From me and my husband keep up the good work and know that you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you. See you at 24 hour fitness...

Peace,
Benny & Mia

Holly Ellis

November 6, 2007

Rhonda made LA rock last Friday. I felt like I was in New York at the supper club.

Steve DeGroodt

November 4, 2007

Rhonda,

There are singers that when performing sing AT the audience ...but there are the other kind of singers who when performing, sing from the heart and truely connect WITH the audience.

Fri. night (Nov. 2 '07) at the Hollywood Studio Bar and Grill you truely connected with the audience. With the gift of your smooth
and soulful voice and a top notch trio of musicians (piano, bass and drums), you had the entire Bar and Grill room in the palm of your hand. Indeed, you took us, the L A audience, to a beautiful place musically. Thanks for the great ride. Can't wait for you to play a return engagement !

Take care,
Steve De Groodt

Lambert Badgett

November 3, 2007

Last night in LA Rhonda came home. Yes she did! Her always classy disposition and quality voice made this a wonderful evening. The musicians that accompanied her were top of the line. Will catch her as often as I can. Love you Rhonda.

Reginald Jones

November 1, 2007

This is Brandy's brother and I hope to see you at the Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill.

Lawrence Newman

October 13, 2007

Rhonda, I listened to you new CD the other day and it was wonderful. It is so good to see you able to live your dream. Hopefully we will get to see you when you come to So Cal. Keep on singin

Lawrence

Loraine Binion

October 6, 2007

Hi Rhonda:

Just love 'A Matter of the Heart'. You sound absolutely fabulous! Please keep me updated on what you are doing.

Loraine Binion

B MARDIYYA

September 9, 2007

OOOOOOOOOOOOO Girl, That was FUN!!!
AMAZING FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!!!!
All the performers were Great and Charles Spikes ?Q?Q?Q? He knows how to make a guitar tell the TRUTH!!!!!
Thanks for your endurance and soulfulness..
But I should have worn my DANCING Shoes!!!!!i

Stephen Matlock

August 14, 2007

Rhonda, it was good talking with you last night. I got a copy of "A Matter of the Heart" today, and all I can say is DAMN! I knew you loved to sing as far back as high school (wasn't Chamber Singers fun). You are now officially living the dream – never stop.

Much love, Stephen

B MARDIYYA

August 14, 2007

Rhonda,

WHAT A LINE UP!!!! Can't to hear some more SASSY SOULFUL MELODIES< BLUES AND JUST REMEMBER THE GRAND TIMES....

I am also thinking of A Melody/song I would like to have you sing!!! I ONLY sing on HIKES and in the SHOWER>......SMILES I will be sending one of your CD's TO ZAMBIA to a friend of mine... If I can get you to autograph it prior at your earliest convenience !!! THAT WOULD BE AWESOME.....Mardiyya 8/14/2007

PETER MICHAEL GRAHAM

July 24, 2007

LOVE YOU ,LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!

Bertha L Williams

July 8, 2007

Rhonda,

What a performance!!! You have such a wide range of music and perfomance!!! Lovely I must say..
Have a wonderful journey in FILAND See you when you return... (Joes in Lafayette) I am going to enjoy your cd on the way to FRESNO!!!!

Michael D. Miller

June 15, 2007

Beautiful music today on the rooftop garden in the sun! Thank you for the lovely gift.

And keep the conversation going about our music. We've got to reclaim not only it, but our entire heritage/legacy. It is so rich and beautiful and I would dare say, one of the ways that we can heal this global community. Peace!

Ricky Wells

June 9, 2007

What can i say. For the first time in my life i am speakless. Your CD a matter of the heart was absolutely fabulous. I have known you for many, many years. And i thnk this is the first time i really got to hear your beautiful mellow velvety smooth voice. I am having a very hardtime picking my favorite song, so i will pick them all. I am so proud of you for going after your dream and making it happen. When you say " if you can't sing let bein sing it" you really meant it. To my favorite Superstar thanks for bein a good friend and always keeping intouch, you couldn't have any idea what your frinedship means to me. Keep up the good work. All my best, Love Ricky

Ollie McNeal

March 9, 2007

Such a delight to know that a former classmate makes such beautiful music with her voice. I enjoy this CD because I can relate to all aspects of the songs. Proud to say I knew her when.

Ollie McNeal

Carolyn Dukes Alexander

March 6, 2007

This album is soulful, classic and hot. The choice of songs run a gamut of blues to the 70's. the song "I give him all my love" makes you wish for a rainy day a fire place and someone to love. I enjoyed it eimmensely.

Vicki Burns

January 17, 2007

It was great to meet you and to hear your gorgeous voice again
at Pearl's last November...I wish you much success and joy in 2007!

Vicki Burns

Patty Kates

January 15, 2007

We met for a moment when you lost your wallet near University Avenue. You were very kind to give me your CD.

Your CD is all we have listened to since Xmas. Just the kind of songs I love and I am so happy to find a new, local future- star!

Sunshine

January 2, 2007

Happy New Year Mz. Benin! here's to another wonderful journey of growing up in the music together -- God bless you Sista...

Sandy "Grandma" Bryant

December 22, 2006

Hey Grandma,
Wow . . . is all I can say. I knew you had talent and this is fantastic. I love the style, sound, lyrics etc. You truly have blessed me during this holiday season with many of my favorite tunes .
Love Ya

Ned Boynton

December 14, 2006

Chloe and I love your CD!

karen coleman

November 26, 2006

When I heard that magical voice I new you had a great CD. Your vocie is a great gift from the Almighty keep up the good work.
Luv your sis KK

J. Joeblakely

November 15, 2006

From the Halls of CBS, to The Streets of San Francisco. Well done Rhonda. I am listening to your CD as I am typing. It is with great pleasure to know that you are following in the footsteps of some of my favorite singers. Sarah, Nancy, Dakota and Ella. Your style, the phrasing is pitch perfect. Looking forward to the next CD and seeing a live performance.
Always In Vision, J2.

Yoshika McAlister

November 8, 2006

Hey Rhonda girl,
I am so glad to see that you are doing something great with your voice. I always admired you for that. Please keep in touch with me. Love ya always Shika

Katherine Cross

October 25, 2006

Hi Rhonda,

I had the pleasure of hearing you live while i was on vacation in San Francisco. You and your band are awsome! I really enjoyed the entertainment. I love your voice, it's so soothing. Thank you so much for the CD (A matter of the heart). I am enjoying it to the fullest. Every song on there is great. I have it in my car and listens to it every day. Girl your HOT!!!!! (Smiles)

~Kat~

Collette Simmons

September 11, 2006

Hi Rhonda,

You are looking and sounding great. Let me know when you come to the ATL.

Casey

September 5, 2006

ListeninSoundin to ya on KCSM thru the net here in the state of Maine. Soundin good - keep on.

Mardelle Hansen

August 24, 2006

Hello Rhonda,

I finally got the cd out of the car to email you...We left Canmore Tuesday morning and were trying to figure out who we were going to listen to on the way home. It did not take much time to decide, we all agreed that your music would be the one to take us there. We chose well it is damm awesome.....It was the best ride home, the music was clean beautiful, and to the heart. I am happy for you for putting your stamp on your own recording. It was just a joy to listen to.
May your journey keep you happy.
Loads of Love and laughter,
Mardelle and family

Mista Kista

August 24, 2006

Hello Rhonda. This is the guy from the PO. I'm checking your page. Really diggin the snippets on here. Now that's jazz & blues. Took it back didn't ya. Keep doing what you doing.

God bless. www.myspace.com/mistakista

Wilma & Richard Bates

July 26, 2006

Ronda!!! It is great to hear your beautiful voice again. I know it's been a while since we've spoken but we truly hope to connect SOON! Congratulations on a jammin CD. Where can we get a few copies?
Can you belive it w/b 14 years since you sang us down the aisle at our wedding?!? Looking forward to talking w/ you soon. We are back in Bloomington, IL.
Love you lots. Wilma and Richard

Althia Wells

July 11, 2006

You know you're my girl! Remember at Cal Poly, I told you to go sing if that's what you wanted to do. You are living your dream. Most of us never do. Love you always!!

Madeline R.

June 25, 2006

Rhonda,

I'm truly happy for you!! Looking forward to getting the album. Thanks for sharing your beautiful personality and voice with the world. God's blessings be with you.

Alicia Jones

June 13, 2006

Hey Rhon,

You look fabulous and sound divine! Love the photo on the home page - sassy and beautiful. I'm proud to be your friend. Keep up the good work and congratulations on the CD and the website.

Alicia

charles murray

June 12, 2006

go on gurl, do yo thing!!! Whats up cuz. I so happy that you are doing so well. Tell me when the next time that you will be in Eurpoe so that I can come see you. Be good! lOve Charles

Steve DeGroodt

June 3, 2006

hey Rhonda,

sweeeeeeeet !!! your photos and the music. I was so curious to see where you were at vocally and what kind of acompaniment...smooth stuff girl...smooth indeed. congratulations. can't wait to hear the entire cd.

I just finished up a brief gig as the set painter on an new MTV show (pilot) and tonight am catching a flight to Washington, D.C. to a big week long family reunion there and North Carolina...should be fun... will check in with ya later...again Rhonda congratulations and a warm hug ....Steve

Steven

May 29, 2006

Rhonda, I always knew you had "it" when I first met you. God is blessing you and you bless us with your talent. Keep goin' girl.

Tammy L. Hall

May 29, 2006

Rhonda, the website is wonderful and I love your picture on the home page. More blessings coming your way!!! So glad to make music with you.
Tammy

Vusa

May 28, 2006

Respect...it looks great, you sound great, Keep grooving soul sister the sky is the limit..
God bless.

Melva Young (Essentially Jazz Productions)

May 27, 2006

Great Website Rhonda. Everything looks great. Your pictures came out really nice. Peace and blessings to you my sista...keep moving forward.
love ya,
Melva

Big Mama

May 26, 2006

Classy!!!! This is really nice. Has taste just like
your music, sweet to the musical palette.
Continue on Rhonda... beyond whatever you could ask or think........ Blessings sister,
Love ya! :) :)

Melissa Davis

May 26, 2006

Looks great, Rhonda! Can't wait to see you again! Can't wait for that CD, too! We love your music.
Love,
melissa and family

Vonnah P. Bagner

May 26, 2006

YOU GO GIRL!!!!! Your sound beautiful. Keep up the good work. I am very proud of you and your musical ability. What a wonderful sound.