October 2006 - Part Two

All those years of being a fan and now, as a Dad, I sing Toy dolls songs to my kids to get them to sleep. (Morgan and Georgia, 8 and 6) Their favorite is "Spiders in the dressing room" and "Nellie" of course! Although the songs usually get them chanting along rather than sleeping !! Toy dolls were on the first compilation tape I sent my girlfriend 18 years ago and she became hooked too eventually becoming my wife ! "firey jack" and "my girlfriends dad is a vicar" are our songs !! many thanks. alastair mclellan

Hi Alastair, Yeah, Toy dolls songs can send people to sleep! Glad the kids like em! 18 years ago, oh god, how the hell old am I!? Cheers
Olga

Hi there, I have read a part of the question. may be i'm to drunk to read all but will you come back in Rennes for a concert like at the beggining of the ninetee's. Personaly my favorite song is nelly's the elephant. Hope to seeyou soon in Brittany. Kenavo

Kenavo hey! Its been sometime since we played Rennes, hopefully it will be included next time we are in France, I will mention to our management for sure, seems strange it wasnt included with the recent Freanch dates Cheers
olga

Hi Olga, i m a French punk and one of my dream is to see a Toy Dolls show if before your real last tour ... you wanna come for a travel in Canada and stop in the better city Montreal.

We have always wanted to get to Montreal, hopefully it will happen!
Olga

Hi: I am Mario Araya writing you from Santiago de Chile, i knew of your announcement of a Latinamerican Tour in October when you are going to visit Argentina and Brazil . With this event in our minds, we have been analyzing with a group of people interested the possibility of inviting you to our country, because we know there is a huge fan base here in Chile who has been waiting for your visit for a lot of years. We believe that this is a unique opportunity for us to see you play live, hence the fact that you will be near our country, and that we have the financial stability to make this long-dreamed gig a reality. We do know that the Latinamerican dates are coming near, so we would like to have an answer as fast as possible about your interest in playing here in Chile, the money requirements, hotels, etc so we can prepare your coming like your deserve, and as fast and good as we can, for the show Waiting a positive, and hopefully fast response for our request, Mario Araya Santiago de Chile, 15 de Septiembre de 2006

Hi Mario Thank you for your message, I think its a bit late now! Would love to get to Chile. For future reference, for gigs, please contact our management/booking, under CONTACTS on the website main page, they deal with all our shows! cheers again
Olga

Hi Olga. I'm a huge brasilian fan. It's great know that Toy Dolls will back here again. Especially in Curitiba, my home town.I will be the "sound system man" on the gig here in Curitiba... Will you want to listen any special band between the bands in the concert? see ya man... CHEERS! dudu munhoz. ps. my band (PINHEADS) was the opening band in the TOY DOLLS gig here in Curitiba in 1995. And you were a great man!!!!!!!

Hi Dudu, Our soundman will bring recordings of our favourite bands for between the bands, dont worry! thank you! looking forward to it. Olga

Hi Olga! It's great to get the chance to talk to you by that way. I've got nothin' to ask - there's just something I wanted to let you know... I know The Toy Dolls since '85 - and started listening to your music when I was 10 years old (!). A few time later I became a big Heavy Metal Fan and started playin' the E - guitar; 'till these days I'm a Heavy Metal Maniac and a Heavy Metal Musician, too - but I never stopped listening to the Toy Dolls. The're are two important things why I still love your music: the first thing is the kind of humor in your music - The Toy Dolls always make me feel happy and also feel a bit like a child, too that's great! The second thing is the way you play guitar: you are a wonderful guitarplayer - one of the best I ever listened to! For me Michael Algar is such a "Guitar Hero" like Angus Young (AC/DC), Eddie van Halen or Zakk Wylde (Ozzy Osbourne). Your guitarplay is original, funny, clear and so fast... it makes me get down on my knees - you are the Speedking! Thank you for all the years you made your wonderful music! I hope you will go on for many many years! Greetz, Marc "Lemmy" Mophead; Germany

Lemmy Hey! Thank you!!! Real long time loyalty indeed! Its good to know that someting ya write makes someone happy, thank you! Cheers for that! Take care
Olga

Hi OLGA My name in Martin from argentina. Only i want to say that i`am very happy that THE TOY DOLLS come to Buenos Aires. I listen to you since 1995 andÊreally i like your music very much.I play in my guitar your songs and tocata altough is very dificult. bye bye and i hope you here in Buenso Aires Soon

Hi Martin! Thank you for your message. We are really looking forward to Argentina, gonna be great. see you there! Cheers
Olga

Hi, My name's Andrew Hockley. I live in Belgium and saw your "last tour" while you were here. (brilliant, by the way). My dad has said this for years and I agree. You should do a cover version of Hall of the mountain king. It's perfect for you! It keeps getting faster and faster! I hope you come to Belgium on your tour, I know a LOT of people who would love to see you, thanks

Andrew Hello Thank you! Will think on the Hall of the Mountain King! Cheers We will be back in Belgium one day! take care
olga

Hi Olga, how are you. i hope everything is fine. I hope you remember me. I make some shows with THE DICKIES in West-Austria in you also play with them. One show in a Theater in Hohenems and a other show in Feldkirch @ the swimingpool. I want to book you around the Christmas time in south-germany in a very good Club. Club Vaudeville in Lindau. It's on the austrian border and on a lake called Bodensee. It would be nice, if you are interested. Thanks Best wishes Marcus

Hi Marcus I am fine, thank you! For bookings/shows you need to contact our management, through bookings / management under CONTACTS on the front page of this website. They will advise you. Hopefully see you soon! Cheers
Olga

Dear Olga I see you don't mind cover bands. Would you, or someone mind if I did a Numa Numa http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UCmo31FNpc style lipsync to one of yoursongs on Youtube? I am thinking of nelly the elephant and it would much in the style of http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eti21PVHXrg which for me, is a religious experience. There are already many such videos available http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Nelly+the+Elephant But I am am keen to be legal. Tim

Tim Hi, Go ahead, enjoy it! Cheers for asking!
Olga

Hey,Olga! How are you? It's Alice again! I write you to ask what the hell is "MY SPACE" and how to use it!II guess it sounds stupid but I'm not really sure that I understand what to do with it-I've got computerphobia,he-he!And I also want to ask you how you spent your birthday!Did you get any presents?That's all!I'll write you later!Thank you!You are the best!:)))Alice irty.

Hi Alice, I see that since writing this you have managed to sort everything with MySpace! Nice One! Get the violins out, my Birthday was spent sorting Argentinian visas! Thank you for asking though! take care
Olga

In 34 days TOY DOLLS it arrives at ARGENTINA. I cannot hope. My name is Victor Saville. Please ..... it tell me some of the songs that go to play. I am the fanatical Argentinean but of TOY DOLLS. I CANNOT HOPE. VICTOR

Victor Hi Yes, we will be there in two weeks! Sorry, can tell you all the songs, but we will play Alecs Gone! Cheers
olga

Hi! Just wanna say that you DID NOT suck at the steinkjer festival! The show was great, despite the beer in the mixing desk and the non-opening lambrussco bottle!!! I mean it, GREAT! For me, it was a dream coming true! I've always dreamed of seeing a toy dolls concert, and you suddenly showing up in my hometown was just exelente! :) Hope I get to see you guys again! I've got all the dvd's and the albums. John Kristian Aasen Huge fan from Norway ;)

Hi John Thank you, we did suck however! Glad you enjoyed it though! Nice, quaint town! Take care up there
Olga

hi olga, any chance of playing in denmark again?

Yes, of course! Hopefully sooner than later!
Olga

Olga, just wanted to say you guys are the best band on the fucking planet. I was also wondering what bass equipment Goober used on "Our last album" (amp, speaker, pedal, etc.) because that is the best bass tone i've ever heard! If you guys ever make it to the states, come through new mexico. you've got a big following out here in albuquerque. best wishes, colin (www.myspace.com/theunemploid)

Colin Hey Thank you! I think Tom amswered this before, please check Tommys interview on the interviews page. Hopefully we can include Mexico on the USA leg. Cheers
Olga

Hi, Olga! It«s a pleasure for us receive you guys in Brazil again. Hope it isn«t You Last Tour. See you in Sao Paulo... Tks, Bernardo Fernandez

Bernardo Hi We are really looking forward to the shows in South America, cheers for that!
Olga

Hi Olga! I'm a HUGE spanish fan. I'm loooking for a shop where I could buy one of your CD's but here in Seville is very difficult to find one of them. I promise that I wont hear your music until I find one of your original CD's (You may think I'm crazy) Please answer! You can make me the happiest man in the world if you do it! Greetings from here!

Hi huge Spanish fan! Not really sure where the shops are, but I know that Secret records are talking about starting a Toy Dolls shop site, will keep you informed!
Olga

when are you going to tour england again? and spiders in the dressing room is fucking brilliant mate. matt

Matt Hi Not sure of any dates yet mate, we only recently got a new drummer, so we would like to get a little tighter before venturing on to home turf! Cheers
Olga

just wanted 2 say thanx 4 giving me cool songs 4 the school run never has nellie the elephant and spiders in the dressing room entertained more than seeing my 6 yr old rockin in the car. Much to the annoyance of other parents. Even dug the videos out 2 watch scared 2 put in the machine in case it destroys history. still the best. Glad 2 have been brought back 2 reality...lovin it..

Ha ha! the school run! not something I can relate to, but I have seen you lot out there! Dunno how ya do it every morning and afternoon! pleased the kids like the songs! Cheers
olga

Hi Olga! while digging through some of my memorbilia left over from years gone by I found a few of your records on vinyl...I wondered 'could I find them on CD?' Lo and Behold to my surprize YES!! and not only that, but you're still makin' more? Well, now my wife and five year old son are running around my house singin' "Nellie the Elephant" all the time... Is there a cure for this strange addiction? Thanks for the memories and here's to makin' more! - James C Longwell II Phoenix Arizona USA PS - if you ever get really cold and think to yourself 'Damn!-I wish I was in a desert right now...' come and visit, bring the band!

James Hey hopefully Arizona will be included on our USA leg. I was there with the Dickies a few years back, ice people. too damn hot! Hope you keep on enjoin the music!
Olga

oi oi are you going to play owt else this year or next know you don't do england very much and want to book me missus tickets as she's a mad capped fan but could do with knowing what country when n where if pos cheers dave

Dave Hi We have a South american tour soon, thats just about it for this year, USA and Japan look likely to be next up, early 2007, any good!? Cheers
olga

hey olga! how youre doing? ... its so nice that you'll be in argentina in a couple of weeks... just wanted to ask you if you could add on your set list, ANYTHING from the "Absurditties album" ... for exqample, "Dez the daemon decorator", of "my wife's a psycopath", "terry talikng" ... " TELLY ADICT" .. for me, that's your best album. Followed by orchastrated, one mor megabyte, and dig that groove. See you, oct 29 !! cheers!

Hey! I am fine, Thank You! we will include Alecs Gone and Tocatta from Absurd ditties, my favourite album also! Next years set looks likely to include Telly Adict and Terry Talkin! see ya there on 29th!
Olga

Hi Olga, I am an old French fan I just wanted to ash when are you back in France . Thank you and take care. Francoise

Francoise hi We will be back in france for sure, bot sure when, as we just recently toured there, and great it as too!
Olga

When are you guys coming back to L.A. It has been awhile. If you get a chance I requested an add and add comment on myspace. Thanks Joe

Joe Hey! We are just waiting for the USA dates now, hopefully we will know soon, see ya there!
Olga

Olga, I've got two questions for you. Would'nt be nice if you did James Bond lives down our street as the soundtrack for the new james bond film. And did you know that at the beginning of Eine kleine nacht musik there are a belch and a fart? Maarten from The Netherlands

Maarten Hi! Yes, it would be great if they used james Bond lives Down Our Street! wish it could happen! What are these unsavoury sounds you hear on Eine kleine nacht musik!? Take care
Olga

Hi Olga! Hope everything is allright with ya! And I have to say that Toy Dolls is my number one favourite band of ALL TIME! But here's the question, A friend said to me for a while ago, that you guys have played in Boras, Sweden. In a place called "Rockborgen". Is that true? My friend doesn't know when it was, but I only want to know if ya ever been there! Take care Olga, and keep doing such great & wonderful music! Much love, Sabina! Oh, and will ya ever play in Sweden soon? I hope so!:) (Sorry for my bad english...) xoxo

Sabina Hi! Everything is fine with me thank you for asking! Your number one favourite band, wow, thank you!
Yes I remember Boras, a loooong time ago! It is true! We will be back in Sweden eventually! Take care
Olga

Hi olga, i want to ask if you please can learn me some more guitar stuff. Like the intro off ''pot belly bill'' and Carol dodds is pregnant. I can play terry talking very good now, it was difficult to play that fast but i can play it as fast as you now (at last). Yul brinner is a nice song too.Well i hope you have some time to learn me some more guitar lessons. greatings Wim from the netherlands

Thank you for those ideas Wim! Good to know you are improving, stick at it! Practice, practice, practice, and practice a bit more! take care
Olga

October 2006 - Part One
hi olga, areet, just a quick message to add a possible request for the new album? i remember watchin the band many may years ago at the exhibition park in newcastle (as well as a few other venues) and you played a song i'm pretty sure was called i'm a california man to date it remains one of my all time favourite songs and have been hoping it would be put onto disc but as yet to no avail!!! i reckon it would be a great addition to the new album? cheers andy from tyneside but now in preston

Good day to you sir! Aye, I remeber california Man, Flip used to sing it. I am not sure if we could do ir justice to be honest, the original was fab, and Cheap Tricks version was even better! Ta though! will think on it.
Cheers
Olga

Hi Olga, How're doing? Any chance you will come to Holland once again...??? I have some (what I think) great ideas for the instrumental covers for the next album.... KISS - Love Theme Frome KISS (jazzy/bluesy kind of piece) or something from Dream Theater (to surprise us all!!!!!!) Diethelm & Famulari - The Flyer (This is a song from the early 80's with only guitars & a keyboard/ synthesizer. They come from Austria) Or a song from the Blow By Blow album from Jeff Beck........ The reason for these bands/songs is: why go for the "obvious" but try something "completely" different... Thanx for reading and maybe answering :-) Greetingzzz from The Netherlands Demis

Demis Hi! I am fine thank you! hope you are well. I guess we will be back in Holland, though I dont think it will be until after another album is written! Cheers for the ideas, great, I love Jeff Beck!
Cheers
Olga

Hi! I'm your biggest fan in Brazil, and I have a few sugestions for next album's instrumental cover:
1 - Beethoven's "Moonlite Sonata" (Sonata no 14, 3rd movement) (PLEASE, CHOOSE THIS ONE!!!);
2 - Super Mario Brothers' theme. (That would be funny...);
3 - Star Wars' "Imperial March";
Non-Instrumental Covers:
1 - Supergrass' "Alright" (one of my favourite songs EVER!)
2 - Supergrass' "Man-size Rooster" (another one of my fav's. By the way, I've suggested Supergrass to record a Toy Dolls cover ("My wife's a psychopath" - your best song ever!) a few months ago, and I've received an answer that sounded like: "We love 'em, but no one would ever be able to play those guitars..."
3 - Outkast's "Hey Ya!" (now THAT would be fun...);
4 - Arctic Monkeys' "I bet that you look good on the dancefloor";
5 - The Darkness' "I believe in a thing called love";
I hope you like my ideas, and also will look forward to see you down here in the jungle on a few days/months/whatever. Regards, Vander Wischneski

Hey Vander! Cheers for the ideas, will take note! Wow, nice to get a reply from the mighty Supergrass, nice one! See ya in Brazil!
Olga

Olga, First of all, I«d like to thank for the attention! Thank you! I sent my question and you replied in the same month! Also want to thank for the bass lessons!! I have one question for you: how do you had the idea of doing "the voice"? How many interviews have you gave for Brazil?! Looking forward for your shows in Sao Paulo!! Cheers!! Carolina

Carolina Hey! Tahnk YOU! Yeah, tommys bass laessons are the business! Teaching Singing!?? ME!? this is a joke right!? Quite a few Brazil interviews to do on the phone next week! Yeah, look forward to it also!
Take care
Olga

Hola Olga! I know this is not an instrumental, but for some reason every time I hear the "Dora the Explorer" theme song, I can't help but imagine the TOY DOLLS doing it some justice. Maybe not in the studio, but perhaps live? Oh Yeah, I'm in L.A., so I'd have to wait a while to see it. Cheers, Kevin.

Kevin Hi! Cheers for that, will check it out for sure. Enjoy LA! will see ya there soon!
Olga

I dont actually play bass more of a guitar lad myself but from now on ill be tuning into tommy's lessons they're brilliant. Just wanted you to pass on the word, cheers. Paying a fortune to come see you in hamburg(no-one ever comes to Frankfurt these days) So give me a great show eh? im off back to Aus afterward Might never see you again. Cheers Jack Rag

Hey Jack! Yep, Tommys lessons are great, I agree! thank you. Hope you caught the Hamburg show? We have played Frankfurt 10000 times! love it.
Take care
Olga

:Hey, you guys RULE! your the best punk band ever and next are the sex pistols, but whatever, i would love to know, how did you guy feel here in slovakia? cuz i wasnt at punk island :-( and i rally wanted to go just to see you guys play thank you Roman PuNkS nOt DeAd!

Roman, Well, THANK YOU! Punk Island was a blast! we had a great time, as usual! Hopefully we will be back!
Cheers
Olga

Hi Olga, I want know if you come at Mtl, I expect it. Toy dolls rock and sorry for my miserabely english. Thieu

A: Thieu Hey! Hope we can get there, still loadsa places we havent visted yet! Hey, your English is fine!
Take care
Olga

Hi Olga!! Thanx for a great show at Viva la Pola. You had a good timing...soon as you finished it started raining as hell !! :) A few questions... 1. What happened to that custom guitar some guys were making for ya? The one that had Toy Dolls logos on the fretboard...is it ever goin to see the light of day?:) 2.Favorite beer? 3. How about showing us how to play "Me 'n' John Williams" , or at least a part of it :) Thank you Sen

Sen Hi! Yeah, crazy weather eh! Loved that night though. 1. I use the custom guitar for writing, most days! it plays really nice, a bit too heavy in weight and sound for stage use, but a lovely treasured gift. 2. Soooo many good beers, at the moment, DUVEL. 3. Good idea, will do!
Cheers
Olga

Olga,hi! It's Alice again!I've just checked out the video Play Bass With Tommy Goober and I want to say, that it awesome-very creative and funny! I'll recomend it to my friend,he's a bass player! Cheers! Alice from Moscow
Alice Dirty.

Alice Hi! Isnt it just fab! I have watched it quite a few times! Hope your friend like the video!
Take care
Olga

Olga, I was wondering if you guys will be doing a North American Tour? Particularly in the Los Angeles area. I've been a long time fan and I have never had the opportunity to see the Toy Dolls. Love your music, I'm sure your show is as fun as your music. Bill

Hey Bill! We have played LA quite a few times, a fantastic time was had also! We will be back in LA for sure on the USA leg, this is being planned right now. Hopefully we will have news soon, fingers crossed it will be early in the new year.
Cheers
Olga

OLGA, HI! My name is Vasya and I'm from St. Petersburg (Russia) I'm not a punk (maybe yet) and I didn't listen to punk music before my good Moscow friend Alice (she's a huge fan of you and the best girl I've ever met) gave me an mp3 with your band! She told me much about you Olga and about history of The Toy Dolls. I
saw your videos. My favourite is toccata! and I want to say that you are a GREAT MAN!!!! Your music is SO positive and funny!!!!! My life has changed when I discovered your music!!!! I was shocked when she (Alice) told me that you answer the letters from your fans YOURSELF, that I decided to write you a letter and to say SPASIBO VERY MUCH for doing all this and for being such a gentleman!!!! And to congratulate you with your birthday (She said you were born on 21.september)!!!! I hope that you will come to Russia again and I'll have an opportunity to attend your concert!!!! Good bye, OLGA!!!! Take care.

Vasya Hi! THANK YOU! Wow, cheers for the birthday wish too! Glad you like Tocatta! We will be back in Russia for sure, we love it. Love to St Petersburg!
Cheers
Olga

thanks, thanks to come to Argentina, today I saw the news of the two new functions, thanks, thanks, I am already going to remove the entrances it is the happy day but of my life sorry my english. VICTOR

Victor Hello! Hope to see you at the gigs, we cant wait! been a long time! Your English is great, dont worry! See you in Argentina!
Olga

OI OLGA... WHERE IS YOUR EX DRUMMER MARTI ? AND WHY HE LEAVES THE BAND ? HE IS ON WORK ON HIS RECORD SHOP ? WHERE YOU FIND YOUR NEW STICKSMAN ? AND PLEASE TELL ME...THE REAL NAME OF OLD BASSIST DEAN JAMES IS JASON ? I LOVE YOUR BAND...TOY DOLLS IS THE SOUNDTRACK OF MY LIFE ! THANKS FOR THE WONDERFUL MUSIC YOU CREATE ! PETER "P.35" sao paulo -brazil

Peter Hi! Marty still works in his record shop, not sure why he left actually! I miss the guy! The Amazing Mr Duncan is our fabulous new drummer! we found him froma band called SNUFF. No, Deans real name is not JASON! ha! THANK YOU! See ya in SP next month!
Olga

Hej Olga, I'm Mark from the netherlands. Im a big fan of you. But I have a little question. How much guitars have you and some to counter you have?? Mark

Hey Mark cheers! I have one main Telecaster, a spinning Telecaster, and 2 spares. Not so many!
Take care
Olga

Hey Olga! My name is Austin. I'm 16 years old from Arizona. Just wanted to let you know that kids here in the desert LOVE the Toy Dolls! I have seen quite a few Toy Dolls shirts at my high school. They play your music regularly on the Ska Punk show, and comment on how great you are on guitar. Please stop by Arizona in the future, it would make our state very happy. Keep rocking!

Hey Austin Good to hear that indeed! Will ask our management about including Arizona on the USA leg. Nice to hear from ya.
Olga

Hi Olga, how are you? I'm Fernando from Brasil, waiting to see you here. Fan since 1987, Bare Faced Cheek time. First I would like to say that Toy Dolls could cover B 52's song : Private Idaho. I think that you could punk that song, it will be nice, what do you think?

Fernando Hey I am fine thank you! Will check out Prvate Idaho, thanks! See you soon in Brazil!

ello olga...if i wanted you to play at my 18th birthday party , exactly how much would it cost? love vicki in leicester.

Vicki Hi You really need to send a message to our management on the contacts list of our website, they will advise you about costs and stuff! good luck, and Happy Birthday in advance!
Olga

are you guys doing a usa tour before the band dies/breaks-up? it is called "our last tour?" afterall. hope to hear back from you, nick daily, norfolk, va

Nick Hey, note the ? after the tour! we will be touring USA soon, just waitin for news now. Hope to see ya there
Cheers
Olga

Hi Olga This is for Tommy Goober as a fellow Norfolk Boy! Interested to see that you commented on Mr Duncan being an Ipswich fan! I hope you have nailed your colours to the yellow and green mast! Where I hail from (Stalham) there is a big Toy Dolls following, any chance of getting Olga to think about the Waterfront/Arts Centre. There is still a fair punk scene in the Norwich/rural area! Pleased to see you doing well Edd Savage

Edd Hi! Will pass yer message on to Tommy Goober! A big toy Dolls following? really? tis nice to know!
Cheers
Olga

Hello!, I just want to say thank you... Your visit to Argentina is something i've never expected, i'm veeery pleased. So, once again, THANK YOU! Pablo

Pablo, We Thank YOU! Been a long time since we were there, lookin forward to our return. Hope to see ya at the shows!
Olga

Hi Olga! I hope you'll be able to include Detroit Rock City when you're next over. You deserve a larger crowd than fit in The Shelter in '97. You'd asked for instrumental suggestions... The theme from "The Saint" series with Roger Moore was always catchy. If that isn't to you're liking, Nelson Riddle's theme for "The Untouchables" is a slice of 5/4 heaven. You might have some fun with Mancini's "Baby Elephant Walk," if you hadn't outdone it with Nellie. Do members of the London Philharmonic still serenade the ellies in Hyde Park Zoo at Christmas? I saw a clip of that back in the mid-90's. Cheers! Rich Carr (22 years on the scene, and I never got a punk rock name. Ah, well)

Hi Rich, Hey, Olga is hardly a punk name! dont worry about it! I thought about the Saint theme already to be honest! cheers, may try it. Infact cheers for all your ideas, will take note of em. Hope to see ya in Detroit.
Take care
Olga

GRACIAS!!!! thank for come to Argentina again we miss you very much we love you very much

To you in Argentina, Gracias too!
Cheers
Olga

Hi Olga! I was just reading through some recent questions and I noticed that you weren't aware you had a young following. I'm 13 years old and I love your music, I think the first time I heard you was when I was 11 and it blew me away. Anyway, what I wanted to ask you was, how do you play so damn fast? I can play really quite fast, but on watching the Play Guitar With Olga videos I just can't keep up. Also, you really need to play up here sometime (I'm from Yorkshire). Thanks, Freddy

Freddy, nice to hear from ya. Thank you! Dont worry about keeping up with the speed, try to perfect everything first, then gradually you will get faster, if you practice of course!
Good Luck
Olga

Someone asked me what the most famous tune or song was that originated from Sunderland and I have to say Bobby Shaftoe is it! It is sang all over the world so I think you should do a version of this especially as you were brought up here and you are a Mackem. If it is speeded up who knows what it will sound like. If you cant do a full length one I think it will be good to put into a song somewhere. John ( the one with the Toy Dolls pic in the back of my car) who lives near the Ashbrooke Launderette.

Hello again John. Cheers for that idea, another one which I have jotted down in the past, may give it a little go to see what happens! Hope alls well up north!
Olga

hi Olga im Alf from mexico and i want to ask (probably someone ask yo this before jej) if Toy Dolls are coming to mexico someday? i love the way you play guitar i download some of your guitar lessons jejj you are skilled on guitarrist yeah! salutes

Alf Hi No Mexico shows planned as yet, twould be nice however, lets see what comes up. Pleased you like the guitar lessons, and hey, Thank You! hope the lessons are of some help!
Cheers

Hi from Barcelona!!!! ÊAttached is a traditional song from Catalunya. The title is something like King of France Jail. Please listen to it. I hope you cover it!!!!!!

Thank you for that! will have a listen for sure. Regards to the great city of Barcelona!
Olga
Long time fan drummer from New York, USA here. I've dug your music since the first album and now my 9 and 8 year old kids dig it too (their favorites: Nellie The Elephant, Idle Gossip, and Barry The Roofer!). Two things: 1. Can you please make sure you tour the US... don't make me come after your booking agent! 2. Do you have an official MySpace site, there seems to be a few but we're not sure which is related to the band. Thanks and rock on baby! Richard

Hey Richard Nice to know you like Barry the Roofer! a more recent one! The USA is being planned now! Ha ha! theres only one OFFICIAL MYSPACE, I just started it last week, please check the link on ÒOLGA TALKIN'.
See ya soon
Olga

october 29 and 30 here!! i can't believe yet, 2 dates in argentina, TWO DATES this will be amazing, Êwhen i told to some of my friends, they don't believed in me, they call me liar i will be there the two days, thanks again This is the best year of my life, bye, see ya soon

Hey! Yeah, 2 Shows eh! gonna be good! See ya there mate!
Take care
olga
Hey Olga The toy dolls are play in porto alegre city (Brazil)??? Where???? Please!!!!!!!!
Hey! I dont think Porte Alegre is in this time around unfortunately, we had a great time there last time for sure!
We will get back, someday,
Cheers
Olga

You guys should totally do "The Breakfast Machine" from Pee Wee's Big Adventure. 243rd Biggest Fan, Bryan

Bryan Hey Interesting, will try to getta hold of it, cheers.
Olga

hello! i'm tripa, from argentina. my english is horrible, but im lerning. im in a mission imposible: im trying that "superuva" play as support band in your show in argentina this is a realy bizarre punk rock band, like the toy dolls, they are deserving to touch with you thanks for your time!! tripa punk core

Tripa Hi! Your English is fine for me. For supports, you should contact our management, their link/email is under Contacts, on our website. Best of luck
Olga

hi olgaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! i'm writing you from italy, i've seen you last year at the idroscalo, milano... but was not enought for us only one concert...we want see you again here!!! again and again....when?????? when?when? sorry for my bad english....schifo...take care man!!..lee

Lee Hi I agree, we would love to do more shows in Italy, hopefully more will happen! keep checking the tour dates!
See ya there!
Olga

hi olga, i have been listening the band since many years, your music gave me tne positive and humouristic point of view that make me feel not only happy, just different. when i saw us for the first time in madrid 2 years ago in madrid it was an amazing experience. well im into the punk scene and we're a crew from madrid doing a magazine(punk rock, psycho, rock'n roll) so toy dolls is one of my favourite, favourite bands and i'll be so happy if i can interview your band for our next issue. well that's all, sorry for my english i wish you all the best for you and the band CHEERS FROM MUNDO SUBNORMAL CREW!!!

Hi! I am so pleased we have given you this positive attitude, thats great. Thank you. However, we sucked in Madrid last time, sorry, next time we will be better! please send any interview questions to Ciaron, our Webmaster, he will pass them on to me. look forward to them!
Olga

HELLO, i'm ARGENTINA...... please, we want to be in the scene with you ..... my name is Victor Saville, I play in a band that is called MYSELF, punk too. I am fanatical of TOY DOLLS My dream would be to play with you ..... my name «saville« must to the song "when you're jimmy saville". It is my favourite song. I already wrote often Olga to you. Now I am very contented so that they come for ARGENTINA. Look the photos in www.purevolume.com/myselfmusica and you will see use eyeglasses in honor you. I am the guitarist. Of any way. I am very contented of being able to see them in ARGENTINA is my average dream here....My other average dream would be to share a scene with the best band of the world...TOY DOLLS. Sorry my english. Please, Please, please, Please, Please, Please, please, Please..... VICTOR
Victor Hello Best to contact MANAGEMENT, under contacts on the Links bit of our website, they deal with all supports and the like. Good luck
look forward to seeing ya next month!

Firstly can I say I'm really looking forward to seeing you lot at the Kruckau-Festival this weekend or maybe even on the Reeperbahn, anyway at long last I get to see you lot live brilliant, any back to the point of the email how about covering the Munsters theme music as your instrumental it may be a bit easy given your last choices but a very catchy number and would go down a storm I'm sure, my band Cranial Screwtop were thinking of doing it but I'm sure you would do a much better job Keep up the Razzmatazz Mark..

Hi Mark Did you get to the Kruckau Festival? hope you enjoyed it! We did try the Munsters theme once, but it didnt work out, never mind! You should try it, it may just work fot you!
Cheers
Olga

Hi Olga I'm from Consett myself but now live in Frankfurt and have a girlfriend here called Ingrid who loves you and the rest of the dolls. Where can I buy her a signed CD? Looked everywhere but cannot find any. Any plans to play in Frankfurt soon. Saw you are playing only Hamburg in Germany, would be great to see you guys over here Cheers David

Hi David, Consett, wow, been a while since I was up there! we dont actually sell SIGNED CDs! but if you bring a CD to a gig, we will gladly sign it, free of charge! frankfurt will be included in the next German tour I am sure, but its gonna be a year or so before that takes place! Have fun in Germany, tis a greeaat country.
Olga

Hey Olga-Scott here. I've got a few questions for you. 1) What are your favourite bands (live and studio)? 2) What is/are your favourite song(s)? 3) What is your favourite album (Non-Toy Dolls)? Thanks Olga! Can't wait for U.S. Dates! Cheers!

Hi Scott, too many great bands etc out there, so this is only a rough first thought!
1. Fav band live: The Jam, studio: Ruts
2. Ballroom blitz, last night another soldier, Hi Ho Silver Lining.
3. At the moment.. Mating Sounds of South American Frogs, Peter and the Test tube babies.
Date will be soon!
Olga

hi olga how are you? i'm really fan of toy dolls , and i know that you will came to argentina on october !!! i'm relly happy and i vave an idea!!!!! want you and the toy dolls came to my house to eat? a real "asado", i will be very very happy if you came to my house ... i saw the toy dolls the other timeÊ at OBRAS SANITARIAS, it was the best concert i ever see please think about my idea and came to my house if it posible!!!!!!!!! i hope you want it answer me please!!!! i'm 30 years old and in my house i have place to all the band if you want to came ( sorry about my inglish...jajajaja) i wish meet the TOY DOLLS I HAVE THE TICKETS FOR THE 2 SHOWS PLEASE THINK ABOUT IT THANKS YOU FOR YOUR TIME FACUNDO

Hi Facundo! I am very well, cheers! Thank you so much for your offer, unfortunately the time between shows in Argentina is very short, what time there is left is filled with interviews! Tickets for both shows! wow! look forward to seeing ya.
Olga

Hi Olga. Thanks a lot for some great days with you guys! Hope you all are well... We're sorry about what happen with the mixing desk in Steinkjer, but you guys rule anyway, and all of the crowd thought you did a great show. We have never seen so much happy faces after a concert before! Anyway, We hope you guys still will keep up the good work for many years... and why not take a trip to Steinkjer again in a couple of years??
We also got some photos of the show, check http://forum.steinkjerpunk.com/viewtopic.php?pid=1090#p1090, and it seems like you enjoyed it a bit yourself too?? cheers O-D

Hi O! How are you!? Cheers for that, glad you enjoyed it! we did enjoy it really! we will see you again for sure.
Norway rocks!
Take care
Olga

hey Olga, I am Brazilian and I went to Lambrusco Kids' gig with you and was the best gig in my life! It was wonderful to see that jam, it really sounded like Toy Dolls!! Now, the problem is... Why english bands NEVER plays in the US?? I'm living here in Miami now and I think is easier to see Toy Dolls in Brazil than here!! Is there some reason? I really hope you guys play here, Toy Dolls is the best band ever!! Cheers! Bruno from Sao Paulo/Miami

Bruno Hi The best gig of your life ! wow! pleased you enjoyed it! I did! No plans for Miami in the near future, but ya never know! Not too sure why we have never got there to be honest!
Cheers for your kind words
Olga

HEY MAN,I AM JUANMA FROM BUENOS AIRES,IM SO HAPPY CAUSE THIS MORKNING I READ IN A NEWSPAPER THAT THE GREAT TOY DOLLS WILL PLAY HERE IN OCTOBER AND I WANT TO ASK YOU IF THIS IS TRUE,CAUSE ALL BANDS ARE ALLWAYS CANCELLING THE CONCERTS IN THIS FUCKING TOWN,SHAM 69,DAMNED,AND MANY OTHERS,I DONT KNOW WHY,BY THE MONEY,MAY BE. AND THERE IS NOTHING ABOUT THIS IN YOUR WWW...I HOPE YOU READ MY MESSAGE,AND PLEASE CAME TO ARGENTINA,CAUSE THE TOY DOLLS WAS ONE OF THE BEST BANDS PLAYING ALIVE THAT I SAW,YOU ARE A GREAT GUITARRIST.I AM WAITING FOR YOU. JUÜANMA

Juanma Hello! Yes, we will be there in October! Thank you for the compliments. There is confirmation on our website now for sure! Look foward to ssing you very soon!
Take care
Olga

Hey! All I want to do more than anything is to thank you guys for coming again to Argentina. In all this time, the show you give in Obras some time ago was the best show I ever seen in my life. I wish to thank in name of everyone here for you to come again and in the month of my birthday! I expect a great show in October and also wish you more than luck this time and I hope you enjoy it like we do the last time. If I can afford it I'll be there with my friends the 2 days. Finally I do not want to take more time so THANKS AGAIN HAVE A GREAT SHOW and sorry about my English!!!! See ya and brake a leg! Jaba from Argentina!

Jabs Hey! Thank You! Thats very nice of you. Look forward to seeing you there, both nights!
Cheers
Olga

Dear Olga!Hope you're fine!I know that your birthday is not for three weeks,but I want to congratulate you beforehand.So HAPPY 25TH BIRTHDAY!!!I wish you happiness,creative success,strong health and well-being!Your birthday is the great day for your fans who are thankful for your superb music that makes a great amount of people happy!So I wanna thank you one more time for writing your songs!I'm a little bit lost for words, to be honest:)So thank you that you exist!!!I love you!Be happy! P.S.:As you answer our letters by the end of the month I hope that you'll read it just in time!Lots of love! Alice from Moscow.

Hi there Alice Thanks for that, actually its my 26th really. Take care in Moscow
Olga

Hi ho wa Olga, i wanna know so one day before your real last tour if you going to Montreal for a last show in the better punk city of Canada. Thank you and i m waiting for your maybe positive feedback. Ps. scuse me for my english

Someday we will get there, 27 years and we still havent toured Canada! seems crazy, it will happen!
Take care
Olga

Hi Olga, can I say Olga? Yes? Really? So cool. I apologize I never saw you in live. Sniff sniff. I hope see you in Brussels (belguim). Oh, I've forgotten an important thing: your music put happiness in my live with his quick guitars riffs. I will never forget Drooling Banjos or Toccata in D moll and Nellie the elephant (my preferred sorry for the grammar). The others songs are goods too but I can tell all of them. God bless your tour dates( I'm not catholic but I want to tell that an a superstar of the punk music). So it's finish, so goodbye and good luck. Sincerely Thomas.

Thomas Hey! We will be back in Belgium next main European tour. Thank you so much for your good wishes!
Stay Happy!
Olga

I JUST WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO GET MY TOY DOLLS TAT ON YOUR WEB PAGE. ITS PRETTY RAD I THINK YOU'LL LIKE IT. OTHER THAN , I HAVEN'T GOT TO SEE YALL LIVE BUT I HOPE TO. I DID CATCH YOU PLAYING BASS FOR THE ADICTS WHEN YOU PLAYED IN SAN ANTONION TX AND THAT WAS FUCKING RAD. WELL CHEERIO & TOODLE PIP MARC MARC

Marc Hey! I remember San Antonio, RED HOT! great night though! Click on CONTACTS at the top of our webpage, then WEBMASTER, send him the TAT pic! look forward to seeing it! Olga

hey man, i don't care if you don't reply this, i just want to let you know that one of my best news of the year is that the toy dolls, one of the greatest bands of the world is coming here (argentina) i think that what i'm gonna say is kinda stupid, but i hope you find it interesting: in my town (partido, actually) there was this rock store (rocker’) in which show window there was "orcastrated". i kept looking and looking and looking at it, everyday i passed by that store. everytime i saw that CD, i thought: who are those guys? i surely have heard about them about them a lot of times, but how come i never actually heard their music? and why did they spell their name with a "Z" instead of a regular "S"? that's original...and what about that lad dancing on the letters? he looks pretty classy and punky!! and so on, the image of that guy on the tip of his toes with a baton in his hand kept hoving on my head, till (i don't quite remember how) i listened to your fantastic music. needless to say, i became instantly a fan. i hope i didnt bore you... after all i've been living less than you've been touring, and not everyday i have the chance to share my enlighting experience with the very one who shone his light on me :-[ thank you very much for coming, sometimes here we feel like we're forgotten by the good bands, and we see one shitty band/artist/singing bimbo after another (from simple plan to hillary duff) visit/punish us, and meanwhile we have to witness the rise and fall of some great bands without having the chance of even scream and dance to their songs once without the band half a world away from us. i just can't wait to puke my lungs out dancing and screaming for you. you really, really, deserve it. Mart’n, il gatto punx PS: are you gonna play old songs? xD

Martin Hi! Cheers for your message. Really lookin forward to Argentina loads! Been sometime since we were there! The "Z" thing was my daft idea, forget it, it didnt work! long story! The set will include Old and New stuff! hope ya like it!
Olga

Hey Olga, I only will thank you for the very great concert yesterday in Elmshorn, I love it. I hope you had fun too. After the show my boyfriend was crying 'couse he's a big fan of your music. He said he can rest in peace now. :0) We hope you will come back soon to Germany. Greetings Ari

Hi Ari Cheers for coming to Elmshorn, glad you enjoyed it, we did!,apart from the rain! Pleased ya boyfriend was crying! I guess! We will be back in the Hamburg area someday.
Take care
Olga

Q:Well Olga,not a question but a serious matter for Duncan.Just come on and play again overhere in Holland and let him meet up with us Dutchies.For that's what should happen really quick (ha just take your time!) Well by saying that,how big is de chance you will be playing Holland again Olga? Henkie.

Hi Henkie, How are you? Holland will be included in the next European tour, gonna be a while yet though, after the next studio album is written and recorded! see ya there
Olga

Hey Olga! I'm happy 'cause I got to know you are coming to baires in october. How do you feel at coming back to argentina after 10 years? what can I do to get my picture with you and have mi guitar signed by you?! See you olga and ÁBless u my son! :) Pablo Francisco Mart’nez Stenger

Hi Pablo We feel as excitited as hell! we always pop out to say hello after shows, no problem getting a pic or signatures, careful with ya guitar mind!
See ya there
Olga
G'day Olga Been to the Elmshorn-Kruckau Festival - just because of the good old TOY DOLLS performing there Judging from the recent and forthcoming tour dates it seems I was very lucky you chose a place near Hamburg to play Germany again. And hey, it was great - not that I expected any different (a bit wet though), however, again you did NOT play my favourite song Why's that, ai? So should the last tour reach a place in or around Hamburg next time, please...think of all the fans suffering from arachnophopia and play Spiders in the dressing room. Ta. I'll do this NOW on my stereo. See you soon, Cheers Claudia

Hello Claudia. Glad you enjoyed the show, yeas wet indeed! Dont worry, Spiders in the Dressing room is in the next new set! see ya in Germany!
Take Crae
Olga

Hi Olga! I don't have a question, just wanted to say thanx for the gig @ kruckau-festival. We came from hamburg and were quite late because of the match of st.pauli vs. union berlin, but just in time to see the surfits and you guys! Brilliant performance, again, allthough the weather was really cruel... remember the people really trying to stage-dive and the security-guys slippering accross the stage ;-)Tommy was asking your roadie (she has done one kind of a brilliant job, agaon!!!), if you would come to spend the night in hamburg and she answered that you would stay there and... camp!? In a tent!? Crazy folks, you are... Looking forward for your last tour going on for qiute some time and expecting you in northern germany again! all the best Stefan p.s.: there are quite cozy and cheap places in hamburg!

Cheers Stefan. We had a good time! loadsa good bands on! Pleased you like the show! We will be back in northern Germany of course! See ya next time around!
Olga

Hello Olga! My name's Christopher I'm from Poland my age is almost 30, I've corresponded with Ernie from Fan Club it's about 9 years ago, for 15 year I've been listening to your music so far and I'm not to stop...the best album it's ''Fat Bob's feet" I've heard it first, good solos (I admire 'em) and hellish riffs, it's very fantastic to me that you're still on the gigs, but please drop in to Poland it awaits you! of because I play guitar for many years (very much of your stuff!) I've got some questions, if you may to answer:
1.How do you get correctly scale lenght of strings in yellow tele (it's tuning well) where each of 2 strings are placed on one of 3 saddles of bridge I mean it's difficult coz each of 6 strings needs another an adjust..In classic guitars it's adapted special strings, how it's about Ernie ball?
2.What guitar you used on fat bob's feet album, the solos are played on the same one?
3.How do you get high strings E1 and E6 over 12 fret?
4.What it's time you have to change the strings?
5.What amp you use to vocal?
6.How you get different sounds on the albums? (you say, you don't use effects)
7.Do you know some bands from Poland?
Thank you very much for answering! :) good luck!

Christopher Hello! We really wanna get back to Poland, hopefully its gonna happen soon. Pleased ya like Fat Bobs Feet! I will try to answer ya list o questions!
1.Good question! just compromise on the intonation, not easy! but I do prefer that bridge!
2.Fat bobs feet is Telecaster and Les Paul on Rhythm Guitars, and Les paul mostly on solos.
3. with great difficulty! really!
4. All strings are changed before every show.
5. I guess you mean microphone? usually an SM58.
6. Yeah, no effects, just overdive the amp from time to time!
7. not really, sorry, have to be honest!
Cheers for that
take care
Olga

umour has it that you might be playing Badfest in Clapham, UK next year on the 31st of August, is this true? Please say it is, I went to Badfest this year and it was bloody brilliant!

Hi! First I have heard of it! but best to check our tour dates for any confirned shows that may happen!
Cheers
Olga

Hi It says Alko from Poland :D I was wondering that it will be posible to establish polish toy dolls funclub ... In Poland buy some Toy Dolls vhs, dvd or even cd is very difucult :( I have only first 3 albums on remastered cd (others records I have on old mc's), I bag 2 vhs of toy dolls but it's was very very difficult ... and now I will get the new dvd Toy dolls from England probably cause in Poland it's imposible to get :( what must to doin order to establish that funclub or maybe some kind of store (merch) in (for exemple) polish Toy Dolls site ??? btw. when you are came to Poland I hope to see you guys :D I invite to Sosnowiec :D (I know that my english is lousy but I hope that you understand even if half :D grips and busses Alko

Alko Hi Good to hear from you again Still no news on Poland shows just yet, sorry. Please conatct our webmaster with your ideas. I hope we can sort out something! Nothing lousy about your English, its fine.
Take care
Olga

Your faithful 6 and 3 year old New York fans here, Alec and Maxim. Here are our suggestions for potential covers: Mr.Lee - the Bobettes, great upbeat song from the time when rock was young. Rock-n-Roll Radio -The Ramones, more relevant than ever we need more r-n-r on the radio. Anything from Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky. First of all, Nutcracker just sounds awesome; the music is not too shabby either.
Cheers.

Hey to New York! Cheers for that, will take note! and hope to see ya on The US leg!
Olga

is there any chance that you guys come to Santiago - Chile to play, after the shows in Bs. Aires - Argentina??? it takes less than 2 hours come to Santiago from Bs Aires in plain. It will be a dream come true for me and many more peoples to see you playin'. I was tryin to get a couple of days free in the office, but the end of the months is really complicated :( Well, I wait for your answer You're the best ;) Aleysa Soto Campos

Hey! Someday we will get to Chile, unfortunatley we have to head back to England after Argentina this time. So, hope to see ya someday!
take care over there
Olga

Olga! How are you? RicardoStoco from Brazil again. Looking foward for the upcoming gigs in Brazil? I am for shure! I want to know if is possible to us to talk again, 'cause in the first time i was nervous as hell and probably don't tell you all the things i want to!... Any chance of news gigs with the Lambrusco Kids? Love you man. Keep on rockin'. Cheers.

Ricardo Hey! I am fine, cheers. hope you are well. Yep, really lookin forward to Brazil! Talkin is fine, we will be out after the show, be good to see ya agian! No need to be nervous, I am already!
cheers
Olga

hello I'm dan from paris france and i'm a first hour toy dolls fan I'm a drummer and I can play all the toy dolls songs (i love them) the question if you need a drumer, would you try me ?? Thanx & bye Dan

Hello Dan, Thank you for that, of course, will let ya know if we need someone!
Cheers
Olga

Olga,my name is Vitor Emmanuel, I have 13 years old, I«m from Brasil and I really like your music.Although I have only one(We«re Mad-The Anthology), but it«s not problem.I have some questions to do:
1-When did you come to Brasil?
2-Are you planning to come to Brasil again?
3-Why almost all the integrants of Toy Dolls jumped off after one record?
4-What was the sensation of play with a brasilian punk rock band?
5-When are you guys gonna make a new record?
6-What does someone needs to be a real punk rocker?
Thank you, and keep rockin', you're very good
Vitor Emmanuel,S‹o Paulo,Brasil

Hi Vitor Here yer answers!
1. This time last year I was in Brazil, a great time!
2. Yes, October this year, please check the tour dates on our website!
3. Most people get sick of touring, or want to get married, or get a proper job!
4. Fantastic, its always healthy to do different things and play with different musicians.
5. we have just started writing a new album, will take around 1 or 2 years to complete.
6. Do exactly what you wanna do!
Take care
Olga

long time fan here with a small suggestion have you ever thought about doin a johnny cash cover i have though for years that you could do folsom prison blues and rock it out..like i said just a thought see you in the US - duce

Duce Hey, Cheers for that, will think on it! see ya soon.
Olga

Dear Olga, I know you are busy and maybe my request is not that important to you but I will give it a try. My boyfriendÕs band was also playing at the Krueckau-Festival (his band are the Surfits and his name is Dirk) and my man was really excited several weeks in advance to meet you and your guys. Then in the backstage area a picture was taken with you, him and the singer of his band and with that one of his greatest wishes was granted. Unfortunately our damned camera decided to give up and the picture is lost forever. Dirk was more than depressed and IÕm suffering with him!!! Therefore I wonder whether you can give him a personal note in the guest-book of his band (www.surfits.de) or something like that just to make my man smile again!!! That would be sooooooo cool!!! Many thanks in advance. Take care, keep on punkin, Maike P.S.: I really enjoyed you perfect show in Elmshorn!!!

Maike Hi Thank you, pleased you enjoyed the show, shame about the camera! Had a quick look at the site but its in German, so I will write it here... Dirk! Best of luck with Surfits, great to meet ya, sorry about the camera!
Olga

i love punk music, from hardcore to 77 punk rock to oi , but you guys are amazing. i have a lot of friends that are into way different music "and thats what makes them my best friends!" and i put the toy dolls on. and everyone is amazed at how good olga is at playing guitar. really i wish the that you toy dolls had a acoustic cd. that be great! all acoustic! no words! just jams! aw man that would make my cd collection the best. anyways i hope you guys go on forever. and if forever is this year . then CHEERS.i never saw the toy dolls but i did catch olga playing bass with the adicts in my homewtown corona california. olga take care god bless. p.s. r.i.p. steve irwin crocs rule!

Hey! Thanks so much for all those kind words! Will think on th idea of the acoustic CD, very interesting! See you again in California!
Take care
Olga

To Olga. Dear Sir The Toy Dolls will be performing in Sao Paulo and Curitiba, in Brazil, in October. Later on they will be performing in Buenos Aires, Argentine. There are several fans of them in Porto Alegre, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul. Porto Alegre is situated between Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. The Toy Dolls have already performed in Porto Alegre in "Bar Opini‹o" about 10 years ago. I suggest a show of this group here in Porto Alegre too. Firstt would be fantastic for the fans who are eager to see them again . The other reason is that this show would provide financial benefits because Porto Alegre is near the cities where the shows are going to take place. Bar Opini‹o, the place where they have already been, is still presenting shows and it is an excellent place. The name for contacts is Opini‹o Produtora and it is managed by Mr. Claudio Favero and Mr. Alexandre Lopes. Thank you. Fabio Mundstock Porto Alegre / Brasil

Hi Fabio Cheers for the idea, I think its abit late to arrange anything now, but if you drop an email to our management, on the contacts page of our website, they may have some ideas. Thanks again, we had a great time in Porto Alegre
Olga
Hi there Olga, its Raggi from Reykjavik ,Iceland.i have one song in mind for your new album,"Swan Lake; the classic musicÊ and maybe another one , "Brown eyed girl"???????? well,hope you play sometimes in Iceland,it would be welcomed by many here.did you know that in Reykjavik there is a music festival every year and its called Airwaves and is covered by Mtv and many big music magasine + Vh1 tv?? you would get much publication if you book yourselfes here.well best of luck and the new cd is much awaited.Raggi
Raggi Hi! Thanks loads for your ideas! ta! hopefully our management will get us there eventually! twould be great!
Take care
Olga

Olga, I was in Sao Paulo last year but this year... I'm not a lucky bloke when you come to Curitiba I will be on New Zealand What can I do to watch you playing again? Att. Paulo Hey Branco

Paulo Hi! Good question, get yerself a ticket and pop back to Curitiba for the gig!? or hang on until maybe we get to New Zealand someday!!
Take care
Olga

I can't believe it! One all time fav of mine Toy Dolls song added to your site :) I feel like a complete loon now, dancing all smiles through my flat coughing "I've got asthma". My neighbours must wonder what went into that
mid-30s asthmatic case next door.... "Call the coppers, dear! NOW!" :D I still haven't got around to get me the Last Album, but I will. Thanks a ton for brighten up my day. Cheers Kan

A: Kan hi!
Glad yaer feelin happy! nice one!
Olga.

hello Olga, it«s a punk rock group from Czech Republic VB and we want to ask you, if we couldn't play some your songs. Because your songs are the best. I«ve got many Lps from Toy Dolls. And also dvd. I've been listening to you since I was 3 years old and now I«m 16. Ps: I'm guitarist and I do also a litlte bit vocals. thank you

Playing Toy Dolls songs at gigs is fine! enjoy it, you dont need permission! cheers for asking though. Very best of luck with VB.
Take care
Olga

Hey Olga, i was just wondering if you will be coming too play in the tyne/wear or durham area at all. it would be great too see toy dolls in england again. Panda

Panda Hello Maybe someday, nothing planned just yet. I actually live in Durham for 10 years! Cheers for tyer message.
Olga

Can you shed any light on what this album I have in my collection? It is on Wonderful World label WOW LP1 Tracks are Deirdre's a Slag, I've Got Asthma, She's a Worky Ticket, Everybody Jitterbug, She Goes to Fino's, Tommy Kowey's Car. Plays at 33 n third Even on your website there is no mention of it? Any ideas or information would be appreciated? Thanks ALB

ALB hi This was a long time ago! If I remember correctly, EMI gave permission to a company to release that LP in the very early 80s. It is missing from the list on the website, you are right, a picture of the sleeve needs to be scanned and some info up, will get on to Ciaron about it. Cheers for pointing that out! I have a copy somewhere I think! will check it out.
Cheers
Olga

Dear Olga Did you ever have a drummer in the band called George (I think?) that was sacked for wearing a blazer? He now owns a construction company that build residential property. Thanks Sam

Samantha Hi, Theres been a few drummers, but no Georges I am afraid! and would we ever sack someone for wearing a blazer!!?
Take care
Olga

Olga, After catching your show and having the chance to have a chat after the show at the Substage in Karlsruhe last year, I was wondering if you will take the opportunity to put a show together for the diehard fans in the UK ( London, Glasgow, Newcastle, etc?!) I know there had been issues with promoters not coming up trumps on their end of the bargain,in the pastbut I am sure something could be done to get the gang back on a stage in a town near us soon. Anyway, Stay Punk! Frank Rawding

Hi Frank Cheers for your thoughts. We have to get a few more gigs under our belt before considering UK shows, we just got a new drummer recently! Hope ya understand.
Thank you.
Olga

Olga, I have mastered the "Fisticuffs" guitar peice with all the panache thats required. My 10 yr old has got it note perfect too, so it is a rockin household at the moment, all the neighbours are enjoying the vibe too. Many thanks "Stay Punk!" Frank Rawding

Congrats Frank to both o ya! well done!
Take care
Olga

Happy birthday, Olga!! :-D And no, you are not too old for this!! Please have a show in Oslo, Norway soon :-) Hugs, Daria

Daria Thank You! Look forward to another show in Oslo!
Olga.

Congrats on your birthday, Olga! Hope you're having a great day! Now to my question: Do you have any more info on Treasured Toy Dolls Tracks Live? I am a bit worried it won't see the light of day. I'm dying to buy it. Cheers, Jonas (Maharadjan)

Jonas Hi, and Thank you! Treasured Toy Dolls Tracks is gonna be released soon, see the website for the details so far.
cheers
olga