Comment from Dave
Time: February 26, 2009, 5:53 am

Welcome back Mike! I’m happy to hear you’re fully recovered. See you on the road. I hope to hear lots of the new album worked into your live show. Can’t wait for the release!

Comment from Mike Austin
Time: February 26, 2009, 6:51 am

Make sure you come to the UK !!!

Comment from Angela “RoadAngel” Moraglia
Time: February 26, 2009, 8:33 am

WELCOME BACK MIKE!!! You were missed not only by the Band but your fans too! Looking forward to the new CD – never tire of the Doobies music! The Doobies are sooooooo good live. May you all Rock On for many years to come. With much love – Angela

Comment from Lou Rose
Time: February 26, 2009, 8:43 am

Yo! Big Mike,
Welome back brother..lookin forward to New Jersey shows, keep on rockin’ see you over the summer imsure.
The 8==8

Comment from Vince
Time: February 26, 2009, 3:56 pm

Welcome back Mike ! … It will always be a Big pleasure to hear ur style o’drumming in this wonderful & inspired band ! … Take care of you and of ur family ! … oh yeah ! Hi to all the members of Doobie !
Right on !
Vincent ( alias/vs : Vince ), from France

Comment from Perry
Time: February 26, 2009, 6:51 pm

Welcome back Big Mike !

Comment from Todd
Time: February 27, 2009, 12:26 pm

WOW! 15 new Doobie tunes…..can’t wait. Please sell autographed copies on this site!

Comment from Dale from OH
Time: February 27, 2009, 4:03 pm

Welcome back Big Mike. Looking forward to the new songs and seeing you all back on stage again this summer. Hoping to catch a couple of shows this year with the whole family.

Comment from Mike
Time: February 27, 2009, 9:11 pm

Welcome back Mike. I’m looking forward to seeing you all in Saratoga this summer. Can’t wait to hear the new album.

Comment from Jim Marr
Time: February 28, 2009, 3:25 am

Welcome back Big Mike, it will now be a complete stage with you back in behind your kit!!
We are looking forward to seeing you in Ontario for 4 shows this summer!!
Be safe guys.
Long live the Doobie Brothers

Jim Marr
Ingersoll, Ontario, CANADA

Comment from Leen
Time: February 28, 2009, 9:16 am

Good to hear your back and in shape!
All I need is a spring show in Florida so I can see the Doobies again after 3 years(can you imagine)
Leen from The Netherlands

Comment from ultimate fan
Time: February 28, 2009, 2:10 pm

Record it and they will come! Open up the sunroof or pull back the rag top and crank up these new tunes as we coast into summer. Looking forward to hearing the new tunes.

Comment from Bill H
Time: February 28, 2009, 9:21 pm

Excellent news all around. Mike, for crying out loud, man, don’t bust yourself up anymore! Can’t wait to hear the new record. Doobies Rule!

Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: February 28, 2009, 10:34 pm

Mike, it’s so great to hear you’re back on your feet again!

Guys I can’t wait for the new album – your reunion with Teddy is the best thing you’ve done since reuniting.

Comment from Bill C. in NJ
Time: March 1, 2009, 7:20 pm

Big Mike, behind the kit, in New Jersey!!
Can’t wait for the new disc. Any word on the title yet??

Comment from DoobieHolly
Time: March 2, 2009, 8:12 am

It was great seeing you at the LV shows. You sure showed the love, with all that smiling back at us. You looked like you had a blast right along with us.
Welcome back Big Mike.
Peace, Holly

Comment from Tony
Time: March 6, 2009, 9:50 pm

Welcome back Mike I’ll bet you’re more than ready to rock. I can’t wait for the new album!! Oklahoma City misses the Brothers, you have ALOT of fans here, we’re looking forward to the next show.

Comment from demar
Time: March 12, 2009, 5:12 pm

Seja sempre bem vindo Big Mike, não só voce como todos os outros integrantes do grupo.. ( Tiran, Hartman, and Mcdonald. (Always and Forever Doobie Brthers)

Comment from Andrew
Time: March 13, 2009, 1:04 pm

Well it was a long time before we got an up date on your condition and now that your back with the guys let me say it was a long time coming .
Glad to see your ok and back on the road see all you guys In Ontario this Summer.

Andrew

Comment from Dale in OH
Time: March 13, 2009, 5:14 pm

Saw the date posted for Columbus OH in August. Cant wait to see you guys rock in OH. The LC is a great place for a show. Of course, any place is a great place to see the Doobie Brothers. When will the other summer dates be posted? Trying to catch a couple shows this summer.

Comment from Graham Witcher
Time: March 15, 2009, 7:31 am

I cannot wait for the new album. The Doobies are arguably the best USA band ever! From one of just thousands of fans from the the UK!

Comment from Dave
Time: March 19, 2009, 12:19 pm

I am hopeful that the new cd will be out before the band plays Albany. Any news on a release date?

Comment from Andy Leahy
Time: March 29, 2009, 9:11 am

Welcome Back Big Brother!!! Louise, Sean and Erin and I are very much looking forward to seeing you in Portsmouth on April 29. Will have some UNH hockey-related sportsware for you!! : )

All the best,

Andy Leahy, Durham, NH

Comment from laurindo pompilio da hora junior
Time: March 31, 2009, 6:46 am

sou brasileiro, e fã dos doobies,procurando acompanhar tudo que posso. Fico feliz pela volta de Mike, porém ainda triste pela perda do grandeKeith Knudsen. Uma pergunta: Voces tocarão no Brasil um dia?… Abraços do doobie fã Junior

Comment from Bill in NJ
Time: April 2, 2009, 8:26 am

Doobies in NJ with the Allman’s Mid August !!
Brothers in Arms Tour ( I just made that up LOL)
Great to see the Doobies back in NJ again.

Comment from marty smith
Time: April 4, 2009, 7:12 am

I see that the doobies are doing some shows with the allman brothers. These are two of my favorite bands. It looks like there are some open dates in the summer, PLEASE COME TO PITTSBURGH,PA.

Comment from Knudsen Family
Time: April 5, 2009, 9:22 am

Mike; Glad to here your back. Will see you in the Chicago area this summer…Kevin

Comment from rich
Time: April 5, 2009, 5:59 pm

Mike didn’t even know you were involved in accident. Sorry to hear that. I am happy to tell you and the brothers that I will see you guys with the Allmans in NJ on Aug 19th. Can’t wait to see both bands on one bill. Perfect!!
I actually saw the band in 2006 in Flemington NJ and got autographs from most of the band. I believe Mike you signed my ticket stub. See you guys in August in Holmdel and again cannot wait to see all of you.

Rich

Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: April 6, 2009, 11:15 am

Hi Doobs

How’s the new album going? I simply can’t wait for it!

Any chance of a tour in Europe and the UK?

Comment from Scott in Philly
Time: April 9, 2009, 8:48 am

Just saw this week you guys will be playing with Bad Company on a number of dates. Thinking of going down to Yasgur’s Farm for the Bethel Woods show and to pay homage to the site of Woodstock on the 40 year anniversary. Now that’s a great show at a historic venue. Great to see you’re back, Mike.

Comment from Alan from the uk
Time: April 10, 2009, 8:57 am

Glad to hear Mike is back with his Brothers! Travelling from the UK to see the Saratoga show in September, Can’t Wait. Hope your British fans can see you in the uk soon.

Comment from thewoodchuck
Time: April 10, 2009, 10:17 pm

YOU ALL BELONG IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME…IT’S RIDICULOUS THAT YOU ARE NOT ALREADY IN-TEN YEARS AGO

Comment from Dennis
Time: April 13, 2009, 1:53 pm

Most importantly, welcome back Mike. Glad you’re doing so well! We’ll be ssein you guys in Richmond VA on 4/22. Can’t wait for the show… and maybe some of the new tunes?? Love ya guys!

Comment from Bill C. in NJ
Time: April 20, 2009, 6:18 pm

Doobie alum Mike Mc D is playing The NJ Festval of Ballooning in Readington, NJ July 26th at 3:00PM.
I’ve Seen Grand Funk, Dave Mason, Eddie Money, and The Doobies there, and the sound is outstanding.
The concerts are free with the purchase of a ticket to the Balloon Festival. An extra $35 gets you into a seated area closer to the stage.
Bring a lawn chair, listen to the music and watch the balloons launch around 6:00PM.

Comment from Walter
Time: April 23, 2009, 7:34 am

Welcome back Mike, Iam really lucky to hear you soon on stage with the Doobies. All the Doobie Fans in Germany are waiting of a germany and a europe tour. Iam a Fan of the Doobies for over 35 years. Im living in Germany. Welcome back mike again and welcome back Doobie Brothers on a new Tour over Europe and Germany maybe?
Greetings from Germany

Comment from bill c. in nj
Time: April 24, 2009, 9:36 am

Doobies tonight in Easton, Pa. Woo – Hoo !!!
I’ll post a review over the weekend.

Comment from Dave
Time: April 24, 2009, 9:58 am

Saw the Doobies in Albany last night. In a word, AWESOME! Seeing you guys just never gets old. The house rocked from the get go. The energy level was off the charts. Great set list and some surprises for everyone. I won’t spoil the fun. I’ll just say this summers tour is a must see for Doob fan, old and new alike! Bring the kids.
It was great to see Mike back behind the drums! Thanks guys!

Comment from Bill C. in NJ
Time: April 26, 2009, 1:08 pm

I agree Dave. The Doobs are better then ever ! The 1 1/2hrs flew bye, leaving the crowd in Easton wanting more. One of the highlights was the new song “Back to the Chateu” from the upcoming CD.
A couple of old faves were omitted this tour, but with nearly 40 yrs of tune, what to leave in, what to leave out.
Can’t wait for the PNC show with The Allmans!

Comment from Don Taylor
Time: April 27, 2009, 6:48 am

Welcome back Mike, hope you are feeling well. Still hope to see you perform.

Comment from Warren
Time: May 14, 2009, 12:40 am

It’s cool to see you guys are still active. I’ve been a Doobie Brothers fan since I was 12 years old.

Comment from Melanie
Time: May 21, 2009, 8:06 am

I am SO thrilled to see that “The Bros” will back at Wolftrap on June 25th! Lucky for my husband and I, we’ll be spending our wedding anniversary with you all again! Can’t wait to see you all and hear songs from the new albumn!!!

Comment from PB
Time: May 27, 2009, 12:51 am

YOU ALL BELONG IN THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME…IT’S RIDICULOUS THAT YOU ARE NOT ALREADY IN-TEN YEARS AGO

Comment from bill in NJ
Time: June 5, 2009, 9:04 am

Any word on the new album release?
After hearing “Back to the Chateau” last month, I’ve been waiting for the rest.
Hope it’s soon!!

Comment from Tmuramatsu
Time: June 12, 2009, 12:18 pm

Welcome back MIKE, great.
I hope a live in japan. please.

Comment from Gorgio Moroda
Time: June 20, 2009, 1:50 am

Latest press reports: Doobies new album unlikely before 2010….whoa fellas,what’s your hurry?

Comment from Sweet Jane
Time: July 3, 2009, 7:53 am

Thank you thank you thank you for the great show in Canandaigua, NY last night! You guys are truly amazing musicians – and put on a great show! I am looking forward to the new album – hearing a taste of it last night has me chomping at the bit to get it. Mike, glad you are healthy and back playing – thank you so much for the drumstick!

Comment from Guy B
Time: July 3, 2009, 12:13 pm

I just saw the Doobies with Bad Co. at the DTE in Detroit, and though the music was absolutely great, I seriously wanted to go over to the sound board and SMACK the “Sound Man???” in the head. The kick was just a tad overbearing, and you could not hear Skylark’s Bass at all. I’ve worked as a sound man for many different bands over the past 20 years, and this guy should be ashamed to call himself one. But still, the show was great, the vocals were right on, and it very much shows that nobody in the Doobies has lost a step. They sound as great as they did in the 70’s. I don’t mean to sound overly critical, but I am very particular about how a band sounds. And if there is someone in the band that is not being heard, then it takes just a little bit away from the show. Consequently, we did hear the bass player for Bad Co.

Comment from Chris Stobart
Time: July 3, 2009, 1:49 pm

Oh man an even longer wait… Guess the new album’s five new songs from each guitarist though…

Comment from Bob Baker
Time: August 19, 2009, 7:43 pm

sKYLARK rOCKS! bUT SO DOES bOB sEGAR. Great comment from one sound guy to another.

Comment from jorge peña espinoza
Time: August 21, 2009, 6:39 pm

the doobies are one of the most fantastic rock group of every times,their music is really wonderfull.
Fantastic……..no more words…….just listen to the music……….