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Gregor, Dartington
hello from Devon i have 100 men working underground. 2 cleaners. soon my people will arise with more jam than ever before. jam and peanut butter. oh yes. >>wtf ben^^

rune's fan
haven't heard you guys for a while, but you rock-keep up the good work x

muckker -peasinghall
lets go organic this christmas a turkey is not just for life !

grub -peasenhall
ymo rules ok !

Rose lucas, ipswich
hiya guys! i lov you to bits, your so awesome! i cant get enough of you ollie! mmmm shame your jsut abit old! anyways, rock on guys!!! rose xxxx

GUS , Ipswich
YOU BOYS NEED TO GET BACK TO THE STYES AND MUCK OUT THE PORKERS

Harry, Rune Land
Hi Guys Really enjoyed seeing you at the Park on Sunday after not seeing you for a while. One thing i will say is that if you "want it badly enough" you could have it. If this means scraping money from under the sofa cushion, selling drugs on the street or even Oli selling his body then so be. I remember a band called "stereophonics" who i saw in there home town about a yr before they made it big, they were poor and tired of travelling around playing to dive pubs every night but they lived the dream and it happened. Some make it some don't, but usually the ones that want it badly enough and have the talent will prevail. Anyway enough of that I hope you continue to write those crazy tunes and believe in yourselfs more. I for one damn well know you were better than Dirty Pretty Things on Friday night so thats a start! Keep in touch with me on harry@glecorecruitment.co.uk I must take you for a beer or 10 Much Love H

MR KNOW
no no no no no no no no no no no no no n o n o n on o no NO

meggy
i miss the runes, play a local gig soon guys, 4 me x

pamela
spiffing u sexy farmers. can i plse order some green beans. tnnx xxx ill pick thm up at ipswich music day/

Kat Wesley, Stutton
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katherine wesley
heya guys! ur awsum!...n all of u r soo hot! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx lotza luv kat!

johny "two bit" loco, 9th circle of hell
sup kedz? i r runnzin... w8tz up man............ I R ON MINE WAY WAITZ UP MAN COMON.... anyway dis band is dude... anyway sup manz? i r gewg... a frend of MINE besteerdest told me deez band membeerers are such koolz man? me thinks this is a gewg band but not so gewg..... they got haircuttzzz MOSt shittzin eem eem relateered. MAKES ME SUCH ANGREE MAN! anywayyzzz pump in pump out Sincereelerly, Wobygon, Hglouthooleclaputoon "first menz to eva enta diss 9th circleered of hellzzz" I R ESCAPE HADE-EEZ AT ENDZ CUZ I R TEH SLIPPY!!

Corpy, California
okay guys, so you fly out here on monday, play the troubadour and avalon in hollywood, then I've got a couple of gigs lined up for the industry boys and then an aftershow party to knock you socks off! the new tunes sound good, keep up the hard graft - I'll be listening...oh, and benny - maybe meet you in colchester station when I'm back?!

Bonny Jonny
Yo guys, you gotta check out 1215AM from 6am 15th May if you wanna play alongside Bon Jovi. How awesome, huge fan meself but sadly can't sing. You guys better do so...

boobs mcgee
hello pets, you are one hunk of a band. oh yes oh yes. bye now

Lucy
Was great seeing u guys play before i went back to the sunny shores of Portugal. Though your set went by all too quickly. I don't know when im back but hopefully there will be a gig at the time. and as always i will continue to spread the wonderfulness that is the runes.

runes fan ipswich
welcome to 1984

John, London
Wondered into the Half Moon in Putney last night seen a couple of below average bands and was about to leave disappointed.......then you guys came on! Fantastic, will defo be coming to see you at your other London gigs! Musically unfaultable, and amazing vocals.

Joe
any poss of more friday or sat gigs? can't do the midweek, very annoying. want to see you rock again. good luck tonight in putney

Leeroy, Nottingham
Yo yo yo fella's. Having been privalliged enough to see the progression of the runes from the days of 'Mayb Slinky' until the current day, i often feel it necessary to say 'You guys are awsome!!!' Hope all goes well for you, and now you are reunited from Benny and Will's world tour lets hope you get the fame and accalaid u deserve. From your high school buddy, Leeroy.

Leeroy, Nottingham
Yo yo yo fella's. Having been privalliged enough to see the progression of the runes from the days of 'Mayb Slinky' until the current day, i often feel it necessary to say 'You guys are awsome!!!' Hope all goes well for you, and now you are reunited from Benny and Will's world tour lets hope you get the fame and accalaid u deserve. From your high school buddy, Leeroy.

Michael
quality band what i have seen of you guys, at the sixth form.

Nick, The Rollocks
Cheers for Sat nite guys, Was awesome seein u again! God Benny, just make love to me lol i saw u loving little wing in the warm up lol Have to do it again sometime...oh and screw all the wanks that go on here to be miserable and diss musicians coz they can't play that good themselves, u guys rock...

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
Will ur skydivin pic - uz looks like freddie flintoff

xXx
can't see what all the fuss is about, I don't think the blind poets song is all that good. Gimme the runes boys anyday. looking forward to your forthcoming gigs, missed you darlings!

Baldy Kev, Peterlee
Git yoursen sum haircuts n stop smookin tabs n I mite consider yers for our Chers 18th. Me mates seen ya doon ipswich docks when he woz doing a job on them new canny apartments doon there. He says you was a bonny band and ya mite come cheap but you were a bit scruffy. let us know lads.

Ben Drury, Sheffield
It may be bEEter Steve, but that is to be expected. It is a fact that you're other senses are enhanced when one is lost, The Blind Poets may be blind but it must be their "song writing" sense that has been increased. Unfortunately, The Runes have all their senses intact. They also have global acclaim.

Steve Mann, Ipswich
The blind Poets do a song called Envy and it is a lot beeter than your song of the same name!

Bev, barham
trinny rekons your playin the half moon in putney on the 21st of march, do i need a ticket? give me a buzz big boy (benjy) c u at the steamboat anyway, give it to me large. beefy bev xxxoooo

Smike, clacton pier
u iz bak soon aint it, defo need some neo material as shome of the crap youz play iz like maroon 5 meets busted. i mite show at the steam boot if youz cut out fishin an stick wiv stinge.oh/. dem new tracks r proper happenin bro.boyakasha.

Big J, Thailand, Krabi
Greetings from Krabi (Thailand). I'm currently in the company of the legends that are Benjamin James Loweth Brooke and William Lawrence Kricka. Big Benny's got a sexy fat goatee and Will's got diahoreaa! Sweet!!!

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
I have heard the Blind poets play a song called Envy and it is much better than you guys!!!! Sorry

benny the ball and wilberforce
alas we are in the big Nz right now so we won't be able to meet up with Drury senior. HAving an awesome time. the heat is insania. can't wait to rock it up at the steamboat. nice one my man.

mot -hciwspi
basically keep up the doog work syob 's mot

Drury, Sheffie to the l-d
Boys down under, give me an email (hopefully you know my address or the rest of this becomes irrelevant) and i'll give you my bruv's phone number in Oz, dunno where he is at the moment, but i'm sure he'd be pleased to see you guys at some point.

Benny and Will, Down Under
we're definitely staying together. never fear! nbew material wil be pumped out soon! enjoy music!

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
hi tom my name is tom too "and tonight matthew im going to be tom " Who cares anyway yesterdays news is tomorrows fish and chip paper to quote the good elvis c. love tom

dave
well freakin said eg. tom, ipswich, best comment for months. i would quite like to marry you.

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
Despite what many others around Ipswich say, i hope you carry on when which ever two of you are away, return. You are without doubt the best unsigned band around this area. Yes you are very fortunate to have such a marketable image, and thats the only reason you get stick from the other, less talented, less easy on the eye bands that critiscise you for being good. Ignore those that try to hold you back, i reckon you've got what it takes and your music is good at the mo, the most important thing that you do have is potential! Make sure you all work hard to realise it and you could make it!

the crew shotpen
benjamin and co - happy hogmannay and strut your funky stuff down at the kazba you rock guys - oh and will what about yer vans man - ditch em theyz stiltonfied weez missin you like donkey misses carrot

Benny, Sydney
yo yo merry christmas to everyone! its pretty hot here in oz. hope your not too cold. cant wait for our first gig back in march (on the 11th or something...) its gonna be rockin. well...back to relaxing in the sun. see you all soon!

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
merry xmas to you all and enjoy and have a good new year keep on rockinx

Becki Ipswich
They have to come to Ipswich because i want to hear them. End of.

x
Happy birthday benny.. wherever you are!

gutted -walford
me tarzan him jayne

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
what? i'm a fan and new news to me..! are you all going away??

div -chavsbrook
been off for ages like a maturing stilton in a cesspit sir gullible and the black knights (menthol flavour)

x
when exactly you off?will i not get the opportunity to give benny a farewell kiss at the presentation evening december 19th?

prince charles
feel the music you complete **** ANY IDEA WHAT IT TAKES TO SURVIVE THE HARROWING EXPERIENCE OF BENNIES HAIRCUT !!

michael jackson
learn some new covers you lazy bums. go to ollys house tonight and learn 4 or 5 new songs. good ones. not like 'where is the love'. damnnation.

Ayandar, Everywhere & Nowhere
You guys are ok, but you aren't funk rock really, more like pop rock. If you wanna see/hear some real funk rock action, check out www.jaberwok.com........ they could make your granny dance!

baz- brighton
stinge sounds cool ill be up for the 26th to say bye boys xx

dirk, leyden holland
sgtstinge is shure a sexxy trac boysh

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
Two different songs, top of the chart for two weeks running.....says it all really. Brilliant!

Ben, Sheffield
I too can guarantee that I will be back for the 26th.

Lady Legs
boys ill be coming back for some rune on the 26th, bringing a motly crew from uni to sample the delights. have to say goodbye to wilber too.

paul, chelmondiston
great track guys orrsum

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
About time there were some new ones on here good, not sure if i like it but it will grow on yer !!!!!!!!!!!!!111

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
Where did this song suddenly come from I was voting for Beautiful and hadn't heard this one before.

Lucy, Portugal
God i am soo annoyed. my internet cafe doesnt let me hear your new tracks!!! ive recently been given a car so the surrounding area has been treated to your music blaring from my speakers. hope your all ok, have a fab time in the land oz.

seb brightlingsea
oh! , what a track guys ,gets me hot, benny turn me on and slap hard you butch beast,roack on dudes , rack and roall !!! ( pull up yer trousers sunshine or ill phil yu in )

miranda - cambridge
cool sound where can i see you guys play ?

kezia
Hey guys, cheers for the directions. So whens the next gig? I really wana get 2 talk with Tom, ur soooo hot! alrite well c u later, u goes are awesome!

abbi, suffolk
brilliant band. saw them sat fantastic!!

Alex, Polariss
I'm really liking ur 'Beautiful' track! Alex ;D

Shamus, Haverhill
You guys were awesome at Rosie's Party, stayed in the tent all the time you were playing cos I just couldn't get away. Got the album and really hope to see you again. Heh, you once dedicated a song to me at Fayes party as I was really drunk and kept shouting at you guys to get naked and take your shirts off. Heh, I was wasted...

Daniel Harvey, Ipswich
Cheers Ollie. Say a big hello back to your dad from me. His dead-pan sense of humour used to make geography lessons significantly more bearable! Hope to see you at another gig sometime soon.

ollie rune
hi dan! thanks for the comment pops says a big hello!

Daniel Harvey , Ipswich
Saw you at The Plough last Saturday and you were brilliant. One of the best bands I've seen in Ipswich. Oliver Croome..... any relation to Richard Croome, the legendary teacher from Chantry?

bef nd em, ipswich
hay u guys. saw u play @ the bakers the other noght. wew gd, ollie, u r WEW hot! nd u live nxt 2 emz auntie! jean. IS tom nd will goin 2 australia in dec? PLZ DNT! luv u guys, em nd bef xxxx

abe- stratford
possibly the best single of 04 from a local yokel band - let the critters brew theyz got mental hang ups rock on guyz

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
nice one tom you tell em, you are soo polite, i hate people you slagg good bands off i bet they cant even play an instrument

grub - hitchinbrook
you guys are washed up has beans so take a sabbatical hang up yer tanglewood and give younger bands like phil legett and the scabs a chance - rock on old timers.regards grub

Tom
To be honest its not at all suprising 'James', as we're not actually a Red Hot Chili Peppers cover band - no wonder we're not very good at it. If you are wanting a Chilis cover band though i think there's one going around as 'The Red Not Chili Peppers' so look them up. Hope this helps, always glad to be of service to such a lovely individual as yourself.

james ipswich
you guys are the worst red hot chilli peppers tribute band ever, just give it up

simon
gd work u lot

Tash, Whitton
U boyz r the best ting since sliced bread. The Plough iz gonna b a sell out as me and my girlfrendz wanna feel some Rune rocks.

rick
how r u guys still at the top!!! uve had the same songs for soo long.. blatently one of ur freinds just clicks it a million times!!! let other bands who deserve being at the top have a go!!!! bands like charlie brown should be at the top or the black mountains!! u guys are old!!!

Danielle, Ipswich
Me and my friends came to see you last night when you played at the Bakers, and you were awesome!! x

desp dan - freston
hi kezia by motor vehicle go to holbook and turn left opp compasses follow the road to harkstead via lower holbrook - you cant miss the enchanting hotelry the home of british lagerism and general tom foolery dd for the r...

Ben, Sheffield
Alright kids. It's my 21st on the 22nd October, i'd like you to attend as you are dirty layabouts with nothing to do. Two nights in the glorious Sheffield on the 20th and 21st (with free floor space in my house) combined with a jubilant celebration in Ipswich on the 22nd, combined with a "Goodbye, you're off to Australia" type thing for my brother. Get there, and organise a gig. Orders.

Tom
Also, forgot to mention, Thanks Annalise for the picture,i got a copy of it and its really good. Thank You!

Tom
Yeah i do have a girlfriend. There might be directions on the website. If not just go to Holbrook (from Ipswich direction) and turn left just after the Compasses. Stay on this road and you'll see the Bakers eventually, bout 10 mins of winding roads.

kezia
hey again boys, tom i'm still thinking about you! and i've heard you guys have a gig at the bakers could someone give me some directions cos i really want to cum ;)

mark-hadleigh
hi guys remember me from the grapes gig,can i have a cd this sat at the bakers ,is harkstead near holbrook i vaguely remeber where the village hall is ? anyway let me know, look forward to it.

kizzie, brighton
great to see the black mountains on top- an original band with a great sound- of course no one is more original than your goodselves and there lies the rub- your too original you need to sound more like someone else to impress the 'public'- someone out there is missing the point.

miranda- boxford
just love your long dark locks benny you can be my bobby brown anytime , you can kiss my h...... fancy a bit of slap and octave at the pough.....

Kezia
Hey,this may sound wierd and stalkerish but...Tom are you single? cos you are just too cute!!! i saw you play at the c&p but i was too shy to come over! next time maybe... i'll be at the ploughxx you guys have a really individual sound, love it.

Ali & Kat x
Was good to see u at the Wheatsheaf. U were great. Unfortunately had 2 leave early, but will definitely c u at the Plough. Hey, have u ever thought of playing in Hadleigh?! There's the George or the Cock Inn (George is probably nicer though). Hadleigh's in need of livening up! If u r interested perhaps we can arrange something 4 u! Once again, u were awesome! x

kp -oval
we had some lucky breaks but hey we won and stuffed the aussies- big fred sends his best wishes for global domination

cathy colchester
saw you the other day at jimmy's party, i really enjoyed your songs, where can i get a cd? c x

DICK - GIGS
RUNES ARE PLAYING TOMORRROW ( FRI) AT THE FORRESTERS IN CHELMO AND TUES 13TH SEPT AT THE WHEATSHEAF IN TATTINGSTONE BE THERE OR BE SCUARE -OOPS SORRY TRYING TO BE WITTY- NO NOT REALLY -LOVE TO SEES YOUS ALL ROCKIN AND BOPPIN TO THE SONG BOOTIFUL( EAT MY TURKEY) SPONSORED BY BERNIE MATTHEWS

tom
no its on tuesday

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
13th september is a tuesday... gig at wheatsheaf is it on friday 16th?

Paul ,Ipswich
look forwad to hearing you rock the Wheatsheaf at Tattingstone next Tuesday boys- tom a solo is in order and benny dont forget bb my fav......

julie
"the great escape in december" - ??? no more runes no way! what's that mean.. ?can't live without your gigs guys!

warney
yo freddie caught u with your brew of coke at the c + p, funny though u wouldn't catch my eye.. is it cause we be whupping your behinds this thurs eh? nah..love you really chief. runes were blinding.. absolutely great. maroon 5 & razorlight covers were brill but top of the rocks was Benny with bobby brown.. u is a star me boy. all of you . new tracks great and the oldies still top too. ollie fanous already.. saw u signing autographs like a pro! youze will all go far.... (flinty see you at the oval)

william middle
you were brilliant at the c & p. you really were on top form. especially loved benny's bobby brown... so good. hopefully will check u out at the plough, sure will if you'll be as good as last night.

Lucy
hey guys heard from my mum she was at ur gig tonight. hope ur all cool and had a good gig. hope to be able to see u play when i get back. luv Lucy xXx

Muffi, Bramford
Not sure whether you do requests but a couple of tracks by the Carpenters sometime would be nice. Cheers

freddie- flintoff
back up there my son weze are the best - stuff warnie and his flippers and stick it up the baggies - me and harmo will be enjoying a brew at the c and p.

DICK SHOTTERS
The band are starting about 9.30ish on friday at the cock and pye - you can see them again only once more in ipswich in oct at the plough before the great escape in december.

Lozza
cheers 4 an awesome performance at my party guys, fraid i cant remember much. i was a bit too inibriated to say thanks at the end so 'thanks' really appreciated it and everyone had a really good time. xxx lozza

e.g. Tom, Ipswich
wot time u kicking off at the cock and pie?

Jake - Saxmundham
Been working 14 hours a day 6 days a week 4 a month, but u know what makes it easy. I know that 3 days after I finish 4 the year i get 2 hear those sweet rifs and classic oli vocals. its been 2 long sice ur last gig. Keep it going lads. N benny, were u so wasted at the pub last time I saw u, u forgot I handed over my hard earned cash 4 your new cd! I'm still waiting. lol. see u on the 2nd

Tommy P
not long now till the long awaited gig at C & P.. really need a dose of live runes to keep me goimg

Dee GT. YARMOUTH
yes you boys are back again you are making me dizzy back at the top well done boys i think your great.

henry
can't believe u guys.. back to number one...again

anna -chavsurus
ive got a picture of wills cat in my bedroom and its enormously fluffy anna marie

anna-marie - whitton
boyz you rock my world and turn me on = can i have your autografs please SO i can show my friend Mr Blobby

freddie flintoff - disappointed
love that note from shane w ..bitter rivals....yet we agree on first class music..runes are great but blimey are they slipping..no doubt will salvage and rise to the top yet again..are born winners, of course as is the same with the ashes. ta-ra for now

sharn-chantry area
ise in years 6 at sprites me and my sister loikes you ollie cos youz like mcfloy ( better hair though )

blob fatsville
hey you guys av dropped down to number free in de charts youz are no good anymore i finks youz need some new product to woo the public

shane w - old trafford
strewth you've been dropped at first slip. down to third in the batting order. hectic squad and charlie brown are smashing you all over the park. rich! come back from your hols!

annalise watson , shotley gate
i drew a pic of tom for my art gcse hwk yay :D i hope thats ok :S i wil ask james in future first. maybe i can show it to u sumday!!! got ages to wait for another gig! yay u rock xx