Back in the early 70's and 80's I had the biggest fan around. Sitting back with Sammy after the dance till 4 or 5 in the morning, sitting with Sammy in Floresville when he was a DJ at the radio station. In 82 I left for the military and did not return back until 2006. Hearing the other bands in the area brought back the Abbey memories. Well my girlfriend has always heard me talk about the ABBEY and the memories of dancing with my friends and enjoying good fun. Today my girlfriend had a surprise for me for my birthday and we drove to floresville. We were standing around and i not knowing what was going on the man walked up and introduced himself as Jerry the drummer from the Abby. He had with him 3 cd's a shirt and a cap. thanks for the memories. Thanks for the fun Sorry for the lose of Sammy what a great person and friend. Live long and keep playing I'll be there front row.

I was one of your biggest fans when your band played in Nordheim. Glad to hear that you are still playing. Maybe you can email me when you are playing in this area i still live here. Would enjoy listening to you all again. Oh yeah i almost forgot to mention your band played at my senior prom.

The Abbey and The Golden Stallion and Blue Bonnet Place What else is there to say.

I own Sir-Vesa's Cantina on Adkins Would like someone to contact me at 210-XXX-XXXX or my cell 210-XXX-XXXX

St. Hedwig, Lubianski's & The Abbey of South Texas, what a great time. ('75-78) I knew where I was gonna be Saturday nite. Great music, listening to the clips now. Are the CD's available? Thanks for the memories!!

Long time fan great to see this website, How can I purchase 3 of the CD's Thank you Marilyn

Wanted to say thanks to everyone that remembered my husband johnny turner at Sammy Morales funeral. It still hurts so bad, he was such a good person and I loved him so much. Losing Sammy on JT birthday was like the Lord planned it. I believe JT was waiting for him and greeted him with a smile on his face

Hey Ryan, The Abbey Of South Texas sound like top notch performers. Isn't it funny how music makes the world a better place?

Hi Ryan, How is JT after his operation 1/14/2009? There are a lot of people inquiring about him and praying for him to have a speedy recovery! Maybe, you can give everyone a heads up on his condition when you find out! It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

When are the Abbey's performing again?

Hey guys...next time...im gonna team up with Dickie Duizk on that request list!! so get ready!!!!..lol:)

I am a niece to Shorty!! Love your music!

I worked with Johnny at Grande and I sure do miss him. When he would walk by my desk he would knock on it and say "SMILE". He know The Abbey played at our wedding and kept me informed about the dance at the Floresville Peanut Festival. And when I saw him on stage singing with that smile I knew he was happy there at that moment. I will always remember seeing him smile. MISS YA JOHNNY

If you need dance, meal, raffle and/or trip tickets for the K-Town Benefit for Sammy, I am selling them at the Floresville I. S. D. Admin. Office located at 908 10th St., Flrsv. corner of 181 & 97 East directly across from the HEB Express Convenience Store during the hours of 12:30PM - 4:00PM Monday - Thursday EXCLUDING MONDAY JULY 7, 2008. Please see K-Town flyer for prices and other event info. starting at 3:00PM when the doors open! Thanks! :)

Though I was not around yet with the band In the 70's. My most recent memory of Johnny was when the band started playing reunions again 2 years ago.. I remember Johnny emailed me several times:) He was so excited to hear the guys wanted to play. He wanted to come to practice and wanted to know the plans of every show. His excitement gave me strength and made me appreciate the honor It Is to be a part of this family. It was a pleasure to know Johnny. Johnny loved the band and to know that the cds, website, and shows. Bought him happiness during his tough time.. That means more than words could explain.. God bless. Ryan~

We were at the Texas BBQ anniversary show. Bought all three CD's then. We used to always go to the Golden stallion on Thursday nights. would love to be able to go see you play now. would love to hire you for a private party on july26,2008. probably cannot afford to though. dinner and drinks would be on us. Mike and Peggy Rohan

Everybody has that special time in their life that they think, "Man, those were the days." For me, those days were 1975-1978 when every weekend we followed the Abbey's to the Golden Stallion, Lubianski's Hall, Poth, wherever. "Man, those were the days!" Thanks for the memories- guy's! I work with Sam now he was amazing as an Abbey and he is amazing as a friend and co-worker. My favorite 5: The Ballad of The Abbey, Before The Next Tear Drop Falls, Mathilda, Helpless, That's The Way Love Goes. Thanks Guys! Bobbie

Man, what a flashback!!!! I remember dancing to these guys in the 70's...when we were all much younger. I have two albums stashed somewhere...I think my brother Lynn has them. I DO know where my 8-tracks are. Glad to see them all still kicking. Jerry T. was one of my Band Instructors when I was in high school. I hope to be at the Peanut Festival this year (I live out-of-state and just broke ground on a new house).

Great website Ryan! Keep the photo's coming! The guys still look great! And they have the same dynamic sound! Thanks for the memories too......

It's great to have you back. Can't wait until New Years Eve.

Can't wait for New Year's

I just wanted to say that I wasn't there physically Saturday night in St. Hedwig because of a recent surgery. I am living in Florida now, but I want you to know that I received some calls from Sharon Shuler, BJ, and my brother Dickie while they were at the dance and I cried my eyes out. I will be there in March as soon as I know the date so I can make my plane reservations. I won't miss that one!!!

Saturday night in St. Hedwig - good music (okay, really good music), seeing good friends, dancing like a fool - it was all priceless. The band sounded wonderful in Lubianski's Hall. Vanna, hope you had a great 50th! Thanks again for a wonderful time!

Thanks to all of the fans and The Abbey for making Saturday unforgetable! Cant wait to do it again!!! Ryan~

Saturday night in St. Hedwig ----This was a great way to celebrate a 50th birthday. The dance brought back a lot of memories!

Hey guys! I was at Lubianski's this past weekend and ya'll where great. I wasn't even thought about when ya'll came out but I went with my parents who loved ya'll when they where growing up and I tink the same. Great job! Come back soon! Kelley St. Hedwig

Had many great weekends; especially the "quarter mile" during intermission.

Missed K-Town. I will be there there at Lubianski come Hell or high water. It's amazing how life is one big circle. We danced to the Abbey for yeasrs. Now we get that chance again. Jerry even taught my son at Kitty Hawk. What a shock that was to see one of the Abbey teaching. I guess we all change. I am now School Board President of Judson. The same school that I would fight with at St. Hedwig. WELCOME BACK ABBEY, WELCOME BACK!!!!!

a SPECIAL thanks! to everybody, for signing our guestbook. Nov. 11th is right around the corner!:.)

sure is good to hear that the band is still going strong after all these years

I met my husband 25 years ago at Lubianski Hall.

Just wanted to say that we had a great time Saturday night. You guys sounded great and it looked like ya'll were having a ball. It was great seeing everybody again. And Ryan, GREAT JOB.

We had a great time. Y'all can still rock. I think that's the first time Chuck has stayed out past 10 o'clock in 20 years. He wouldn't have missed one minute of it for anything. He says his feelings are still hurt though because he didn't get to get on stage and play the sax with you. We're looking forward to November 11th. Steve Koehler will be back in town from Kuwait and will be joining us.

It was really great seeing everyone again. We had a good time; it WAS worth driving 450 miles for. Thanks for the memories! Julie and Ralph Donaho

Well I used the name "A NUT" I was given by "my" brother Sammy. He has always and will always be a special part of my life. His wife or shall I say "my sister" Cathy well I have been blessed to have them both by my side through times when no one else could have done the job. Going through the motions and being by their (the Abbeys) side ever since this idea began of another reunion dance, it has been a tremendous and exciting ride. Watching the pride in Sammy's son Ryan as he put together these CD's of the Abbey music, it was a time that I will never forget. When Ryan & Kristy got to the hall Saturday June 3 @ 3:00 finally (while Cathy & I were going crazy) wondering if there were going to be CD's or not, When Ryan opened his door on Cathy's van where all the seats had been taken out of, and Ryan was holding the three versions his smile and the love in his eyes told the whole story and when he handed these CD's to his Dad Sammy well nothing can ever replace that moment. Being part of this Abbey family, listening to all their practices, dancing like a fool in Sammy's & Cathy's kitchen on a Friday night at 2:00 AM in the morning to abbey music. You just can't help it. The music of these 7 originals bring back so many memories, so many fun times, so many times when we couldnt wait for the weekends, especially thursday's at the stallion. This music will NEVER DIE. I thank you guys for bringing back the best times in my life. Saturday at Kosciusko was so undescribeable. Seeing all the old Abbey friends, dancing like crazy fools and not caring how we wouldnt be able to move the next morning. MAN I CANT WAIT FOR ST HEDWIG. LOVE TO ALL THE ABBEY OF SOUTH TEXAS.

I wanted to say Thank you to my brother, Ryan Morales, who has put his life on hold to create this website and cd's to be sold on June 3rd! Your hard work and dedication has paid off and I am so proud that you are my brother. I love you! To my dad, Sammy, you blow me away, you are my hero! I love you Dad! And to the Abbey Band and Fans, you guys ROCK!!!! See you in St. Hedwig!

Just wanted the band to know how wonderful it was to see ya'll again and so many, many friends I made along the way. Thoroughly enjoyed all the hubs and hellos. Brought back so many, many happy memories. My daughter really had a wonderful time and we are all looking forward to November in St. Hedwig. Thanks again for a great evening!

Very glad yaw have a web site to keep up with what is goin on with yaw and for when the following dances will be. It was so great to see yaw play again, it gave me cold chills when yaw started playing and brought back a lot of memories. It was also great to see some of the great friends that I have known all these years that attended the dance. Can't wait till the next one.

Guys in the Band, just wanted to say many many thanks for that call in August of 1973. It has been a hell of a road and and a lot of fun. We make one heck of a team, by the way you guys played your butts off last night, guess everyone is recuperating on Sunday. Shorty

Hi to all the guys, but especially to my wonderful cousins, Rick & Denis. I took my new husband to the reunion dance tonight. He's not much of a dancer, but he enjoyed seeing how we grew up around Koscuisko, etc. I wish we could have visited more. Hope you keep the music alive! Love, Mary Ann (Kotara) and Gary Schirmer. P.S. Our 2nd wedding anniversary will be June 19th.

My friends and I are really looking forward to coming out to Kosciusko sat. nite!!! We are ready to PARTY!!!

Waiting for you to come to Lubianski's in St. Hedwig Will you have CD's of your old and/or new music? Would love to have a CD as the old 8 tracks records are long gone..... Great memories of great Thursday and Saturday nights!!

...to continue..."Three Oaks produced some very talented people...looking forward to hearing The Abbey Live, Again!!!!

Hey Guys! Loved Ya'll when I was dancing to your music @ the Herman Sons Hall...still love music...brings out people's spirituality...Just a note, I grew up in Three Oaks let Shorty know that the land

can't wait for SATURDAY NIGHT!!!!!

What a great website. Sure brings back a lot of fun memories. Can't wait to see everybody again.

I am so excited about hearing "the boys" again. I haven't heard them since 1990! It will be so good to see some of our gang again. Looking forward to Saturday!!

We are neighbors of the Kotaras and think the world of Rick and his family. We are so looking forward to seeing the band and being able to experience what the "glory days" must have been like. It sounds like a wonderful time in his life. Cathy and David Martin

Checking out all of the emails

This website was a great idea. You did a really good job setting it up. Looking forward to hearing them and seeing everybody together again.

Excellent website. Well done. Reading of the news that the band is getting together again brought back alot of memories for me as a kid. Pop (John Morales), older brother of bandmember Sam Morales, used to take us on trips to Karnes County from San Antonio to visit family down there and see the band perform. Even now I can recall the band covering the top hits of the day. As is included in this website the band covered such great classics as Bad Company's "Movin 'On" and Thin Lizzy's "Boys are back in town". It'll be great when the sounds of the The Abbey are heard resonating across the fields of South Texas once again. Rock on guys!!

I have never heard of ya'll but my parents love ya'll. Can't wait to actually get to hear ya'll play 3 Jun 06.

It was a pleasure working on your website. I can't wait for the concert!