Letters from the Westboro Reception Unit

(Westboro, MA)

Letters from the Letters from the Westboro Reception Unit (teenage male delinquent lockup)

I thought it was alright but the reason I didn't like it alot was because I don't like that type of music but they were very talented so I respect that but it was fun to watch and it killed time. -Isaac

What I thought about the concert was that it was great. It takes alot of talent to play those instruments in the kind of pace they played them in. The music was really relaxing. It was something new and interesting for me. Overall I really liked it. - Jeremy

I thought the show was real interesting. It was interesting to me because I have never heard that type of music live before! I also thought it was nice to see people as good as they were come to a place like this. My favorite part of the show was when Chris and myself went up and did a little something of our own! But anyways I thought the show was awesome and hopefully I won't be here to see them again but I wouldn't mind it! - Dave

I think it was cool, the violin plays a nice sound. The people who performed were excilent, I would love 2 c sumthing like it agen. - Aaron

I liked your performance yesterday. It was touching. I liked how you guys had your instruments in tune - it was good. I hope to hear from you guys again or hear your CD or see you on TV. - Nashawn

Hello how are you doing? My name is George and I am a resident at the program you performed at yesterday. First I would like to start out by saying thankyou for coming in and playing for us. We meaning the whole of the population do not get a chance to hear music like that. As for me I was delighted to hear your songs and to hear a different standard of music. Your performance was good and the group has alot of talent. I feel that your group shall do good if you proceed the way you choose. So thanks again for coming in. - George

This is one of the juvenile kids that you played for at Westboro Mass. I just wanna take my time to thank you and your band. "Timothy Merton, Elizabeth Blumenstock, Jennifer Stirling", you guys were awesome players. Keep it up and you guys will make perfection.

I also wanna thank Tim and Mr. Chance for taking the time to talk to me and let me know that if you put your mind into your goal you would succeed. They also told me that failure is a no-no, thank you Sarasa. Good luck in the future. - Orlando

Your performance was mad good. I appreciate you taken the time out to come here and play. It was mad different from what I'm used to. I seen your paper (Sarasa brochure) and if I had 5 g's it would be all yours but I hope the DYS community give you some money cause ya'll deserve it. But I just wanted to say thanks. So thanks for coming and good luck on getting the money. - Rob

I kind of liked it and I liked the part when they were doing the beats and rapping. I don't like the instrument because that ain't my type of music. The peano is it - and that is what I like about yesterday. -Marcus

The show we saw yesterday was good. I never seen nobody play music like that I enjoyed it. I like the way the guy was singing about his girl that he misses alot the way he was doing it.

I also like people that was play the instriments. - Reggie

May 4, 2005

Dear Timothy Merton:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the performance that you and the other members held in our facility on Wednesday, April 27, 2005.

It was really amazing to see how much the residents at our detention facility enjoyed your show. I know it is unlike anything that they listen to while they are out, however, they truly respected your talented group and appreciated the fact that all of you took time out of your day to visit us.

Enclosed are some letters written by some of the residents that attended the performance.

Thank you again.

Very truly yours,

James Poblocki
Program Director