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Frank Brown Iternational Songwriters Fest. 2008 Thu, Nov. 8 2007 George Cummings and myself will be at the 2008 Song Fest and hope to see ya there. Dates are Nov 8, through the 15th. Perdido Key, Florida on the Gulf of Mexico Check www.fbisf.com for schedule See Ya Jimmy Pasquale

Nashville Music City Marathon Sat, Apr. 28 2007 Come join us for The Nashville Music City Marathon April 28,2007 16th Ave  The Idle Hour Race starts at 7:00 AM and we will play at 7:30 til My Band The Original Flares with new band member Tommy Tyson piano, Bryan Cumming - sax,(formaly with Billy and The Beaters) on the drums Jerry Huthinson, Chip Graham- bass, Andy Talamandez from the Smokey Wilson group and the Andy T Band- lead guitar and yours truly lead guitar and vocals. Our forth year and lots of fun.......

New CD "Can You Still Rock" Mon, Jan. 8 2007 The New CD by the "The Original Flares" Release Date: scheduled for Jan. 2008   Astro Records of Mobile Present :                              "Can You Still Rock" 36 years of music and talent cramed into 39 minutes of  kick ass, foot stomping, get down, help me now, Southern Style Music....... Lord Have Mercy Child............

Frank Brown International Songwiters Festival 2006 Thu, Nov. 9 2006 Hope to see ya this year at the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival . If you want to meet the songwriters that wrote your fav song, this could be the place,lots of fun and great entertainment. Nov. 9th - 20th - 2006  Perdido Key,Florida

Mississippi Rock N' Roll Music Celebration Thu, Oct. 5 2006 Mississippi Celebrates the Birthplace of America's Music see "Mississippi Musicans Hall of Fame Web Site for updates and ticket info. www.msmusic.org

Tennessee River Birthday Bash 2006 Sat, Sep. 23 2006 Dan Lomack presents "The Birthday Bash" on the Tennesee River,Linden,Tn. Sept.23,2006 I'll be there along with many fine songwriter -musicians and maybe with my band "The Original Flares"

New CD "Memories Of You" Mon, Jun. 5 2006 Coming soon a new CD (Memories of You) from the Title song:"Memories of You" writers M.Newbury-J.Pasquale . An 11 song CD sub titled "A Tribute to Mickey Newbury " featuring Mickey, Billy Arr and yours truly . Avaliable at my web store next month through Pay Pal. Powder Blues Records $9.99

Mickey Newbury -The Gahtering 2006 Mon, May. 22 2006 June 30th -July 2nd.2006, Austin,Texas. We will be there to play along with many special guest songwriters. Thanks to Larry and Gail Book,Mamie Newbury, Roy Stamps, Ron Lyons and staff.

Blues News -Darryl Vincent and his Flares Mon, May. 15 2006 The Real Story behind the life and the tragic death of their lead singer by, Pete Hoppula (Blues News)Helsinki,Finland. This Article was released 06/28/04 in Finnish,and Pete is working on the English version.I've posted the first page of the six page article under "photo's" on my web page.. I understand from Pete this story dates from 1942-1962,and an addtional article dating from 1962-1972,in the August issue.If you can read Finnish great,if not,then like me you'll have to wait for the English version. The Finnish Blues News(BN)magazine was created in 1968-that makes 38 years-one of the oldest in the Blues world.

Bertie Higgins Mon, May. 15 2006 I first met Bertie in Fort Lauderdale,1992 when we played "The Amen For Old Friends Show" with our pal the late Mickey Newbury.We ended up in Holiday Isle,in the upper Florida Keys,where you can find KoKoMo,HoJo's and at that time a place called Bertie Higgins' Rumrunners Island Bar. Bertie is every bit as great a personality as he is a performer. Check out his web page to learn more about this great singer/songwriter.

Re-release of the album "Chasing A Dream" Astro Records (update) Mon, May. 15 2006 A renewed interest in the last few years of the works of Darryl Vincent and his Flares(1958-1962) Aka "D.V.and The Sunshine Buggs(1968-1972) has caught the interest of Shelbie Rogers,the owner of Astro Records,Mobile,AL.The re-release,a CD of the LP "Chasing A Dream" is in the works. The project was shelved shortly after its release in 1971/72,due to the untimly death of there lead singer.The masters have been in storage for three decades which also included several songs not on the original?album.*** Watch ebay for sales of the original album***

"Andy Jackson" Mon, May. 15 2006 Andy Jackson,like so many of us writers,his name wont hit you,but his music will. We met in 1992,while doing a show in Ft. Lauderdale,Fl.," Mickey Newbury's Amen For Old Friends Concert.Andy,has opened or shared the stage with the likes of Garth Brooks,Travis Tritt,The Judds,Box Car Willie,Alan Jackson,Bertie Higgins,Reba,George Jones,Mickey Newbury and the list goes on.He wrote the music for the off broadway show:"CARRY ME BACK",He's been produced by Tony Bennett's producer,Tony Tamarella,and is currently working on his own album 'WINDS OF CHANGE",at Willie's studio,in Austin,Tx.,with piano playing friend Bobbie Nelson,Willie's sister.

ebay auctions " Chasing A Dream" Darryl Vincent Mon, May. 15 2006 I've notice over the past serveral years,our old album and a few singles have done well on ebay. I was'nt aware that any existed,but they do.(I just got an album for $15.00,but I had to pay $34.00 for a single. Astro Records?) In addition, the Sandy Record Singles are selling from $50.00 to $100.00 each. Krash Record single one of the rarest $50.00 and if the Chess Record ?single the rarest of them all is ever offered,look out...?"Oh well its history I think" JP

Welcome "Chip Graham" to The Flares Fri, May. 12 2006 Chip is a seasoned bass player who moved to Nashville and found a home. Not once but twice. His five string bass along with his greatness as a musicians is an added plus. He helps make the difference in the total new sound of the band. Welcome pal. J/P

Welcome Jerry Hutchinson to "The Original Flares" Fri, Mar. 3 2006 Jerry Hutchinson beats his way into the band. The previous owner of Nashville Tape and Disc,Nashville Tn. Welcome aboard Jer,from all the members of the Original Flares. A former drummer in his younger days in California.

What's New In Nashville 2006 Mon, Feb. 6 2006 What's New In Nashville and Country Music. Martina McBride :Timeless,What a great group of classic's Can't say much for the rest..........................

Mississippi Rock N' Roll Music Celebration Thu, Oct. 6 2005 Mississippi Celebrates the Birthplace of America's Music see "Mississippi Musicans Hall of Fame Web Site for updates and ticket info. www.msmusic.org

George Cummings in the Studio "New CD" 2006 Fri, Sep. 9 2005 George Cummings  has started working on his new solo CD at West Productions with Harold Hutchcraft and yours truly. With all the problems George has had with his old band DR HOOK  AND THE  MEDICINE SHOW which he named and those remaining have denied,including non payments of royalties,no recognition and all the other B.S., I suggested since he has survived all that crapola to title the album " Off The Hook"  What do you think ?.................  YOUR COMMENTS ARE WELCOME (jpasquale)

Blues News Review "It Is What It Is" by Pete Hoppula (July Issue) Mon, Aug. 8 2005 << THE FLARES It Is What It Is, Vol.1 (Astro Records CD 83105), '05 The Flares (formed in Meridian, Mississippi in 1956) were at the height of their greatness during the last part of the 1950's. This combo, led by talented singer-pianist Darryl Vincent and guitarist James Pasquale was known then as one of the hottest club bands of Deep South. Although The Flares' recording career (that started in Summer of 1958) didn't last even for two years, the group remained active all through the 1960's, doing a number of gigs but also some recordings for instance at Chess Studios in Chicago, and in New Orleans under production machinery of fabled Cosimo Matassa. Concerning the last-mentioned, it's essential to update my recent Darryl Vincent -story (BN 207-208) with addition that at least a couple of songs from those N.O. sessions were also released. I happened to find a promotional single "Unexpectedly" / "Little Girl", issued as by Daryl Vincent on - not Smash but on Krash Records (#5001) around 1960. In any case in February 1975, Darryl Vincent, who was promisingly making his second coming now as a blue-eyed soul singer and the Astro recording artist (with a new backing group The Sunshine Buggs), ended his temporal journey prematurely as a result of suicide. Concurrently, the tragic occurrence almost sealed the faith of The Flares as well. However, Jim Pasquale, who has continued his music career in Nashville, has wanted to maintain the legacy of his old friend and bandmate all the way to the 21st century by performing occasionally with the original Flares in special concerts and commemorations. Strictly speaking the band was reborn not until Spring of 2004, when Pasquale, the original members since 1959, the drummer Norman "Knobby" Lowell and the guitarist George Cummings, along with Nashville singer-songwriters Scotty Cothran, Harold Hutchcraft, Jack Bond, and Forest Borders gathered in Lebanon, Tennessee to cut this comeback album in hand. Besides the fulltime singer-songwriter Pasquale, also George Cummings deserves to be expressly mentioned. After the The Flares he had formed The Chocolate Papers with Ray Sawyer, Billy Francis and a few other musicians. The group was soon to become a world famous as a prototype of legendary Doctor Hook & Medicine Show. Cummings left Dr. Hook due to health-related reasons in 1975, and subsequently created a new career in Nashville as a solo artist, a guitarist and a song-writer. Scotty Cothran is the third Flares member who has attracted attention as a songwriter, and now he comes into his own also as a charismatic Tony Joe White-type singer. Partially self-produced "It Is What It Is" was released by Astro Records in February 2005. Its birth history however reaches as far as the musical careers of the featured artists themselves. Above all the album is an epitome of original rock'n'roll generation's enthusiasm and desire to breed still versatile roots music without knitting brows or bowing down to any particular music styles and trends. A true love for music making glows from the background of this record which is obviously made according to the musicians' own conditions, and without any forced demand for million copies record sales or proving how outstanding you are. Although the result yet sounds here and there a little bit half-finished, anyhow it offers a great alternative amongst all that over-produced and calculated music supply. The thing is that The Flares doesn't try to shoot for the stars. Their music sticks strictly to the basics - it is simply what it is! All the songs on this album are new and written by the artists themselves. The opening move "Sweet Mississippi" is sung by Pasquale, and it represents the most rolling moments of the package. Although you can't describe Pasquale an actual virtuoso as a vocalist, his interpretation of Fogerty-spirited "Goodbye's Too Good For You" plainly surprises with its controlled aggressiveness. Reduced swamp-rock piece "Hummin' In The Wind" as well as soul ballads "Can You Feel It" and "Tell Me" are in turn Scotty Cothran's demonstrations of his skills. George Cummings again is responsible for the "rootsiest" portion of the disc by striking up an almost-rockabilly song "Too Fast For Me". Despite the tasty points of departure, you've got to admit that The Flares also have a plenty of improvement. There is absolutely no way to open their long performing experience, musical vision and technical talents to question, but exactly that's why the momentary stumbling that troubles some tracks here is almost inexcusable. I dare to argue that it wouldn't be bad at all to place some extra bets for the mixing as well. Now the demoish, almost a living room-a-like sound reproduction banalizes the listening enjoyment of several otherwise fine tunes. In this case, I suppose the more balanced entity would have been able to reach also with a slight reduction of instrument- and solo-arsenal. Those who are interested in purchasing this pleasant but apparently quite limitedly pressed cd, can pick up the ordering instructions from J. Pasquale Music's website (http://www.jpasqualemusic.com), which contains also lots of other information regarding current doings of singer-songwriter elite of both Nashville and Alabama scene. And why "Vol.1"? Well, because also "It Is What It Is, Vol.2" is in progress - and while writing this, I _________________________________________________________________ 3 vrk:n s?nnuste http://www.msn.fi/uutiset/saa

Customer Comment About "It Is What It Is" Fri, Aug. 5 2005 Absolutely use my comments!!! Let's wake people up and tell them that there actually are real singer/songwriters out there!!! Britney Spears be damned! We just saw Todd Snider here this past February and it was the best live show I've ever seen...he got two standing ovations! Tracy Thames Court

Comments "It Is What It Is" Fri, Aug. 5 2005 I enjoyed the entire album,my favorite song on the CD was "Shadow Blues" Andy Jackson retired Sr.VP ABC Television/entertainer

Customer Comment About "It Is What It Is" Thu, Aug. 4 2005 Absolutely use my comments!!! Let's wake people up and tell them that there actually are real singer/songwriters out there!!! Britney Spears be damned! We just saw Todd Snider here this past February and it was the best live show I've ever seen...he got two standing ovations! Tracy Thames Court

Comments "It Is What It Is" Thu, Aug. 4 2005 I enjoyed the entire album,my favorite song on the CD was "Shadow Blues" Andy Jackson retired Sr.VP ABC Television/entertainer

My Life and Times With Hall of Fame Singer-Songwriter-Mickey Newbury Wed, Jun. 1 2005 Coming soon a story from 1984-2002 (Memories of You) from the Title song:"Memories of You"/M.Newbury-J.Pasquale/ for more info on Mickey, visit his web site at www.mickeynewbury.com or just click headline

Pete's Web Page Sat, Mar. 12 2005 I must say,I found this web page accidentally last year while surfing the net. Its Grrrreat info for the music puff and Pete's knowledge and research with regards to the industry has amazed me. CHECK IT OUT............ http://koti.mbnet.fi/wdd, Pete didn't pay me to say this nor does the fact he did an article on our Group in any way have an influence on my choosing to mention him,but "I think since not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious" applies to both of us and therefore make us kin. Can I get an Amen............Jp

Pete's Web Page Fri, Mar. 11 2005 I must say,I found this web page accidentally last year while surfing the net. Its Grrrreat info for the music puff and Pete's knowledge and research with regards to the industry has amazed me. CHECK IT OUT............ http://koti.mbnet.fi/wdd, Pete didn't pay me to say this nor does the fact he did an article on our Group in any way have an influence on my choosing to mention him,but "I think since not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious" applies to both of us and therefore make us kin. Can I get an Amen............Jp

Mon, Feb. 7 2005 What's New In Nashville and Country Music. Martina McBride :Timeless,What a great group of classic's Can't say much for the rest..........................

Pay Pal Thu, Feb. 3 2005 "Pay Pal" an easy way to purchase merchandise through JP's Music Store. CD's,Band Jackets,T-shirts,Pictures,CD Clocks.

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Johnny Williams former Drifter Passes 10/27/1940 - 12/19/2004 Mon, Jan. 3 2005 Johnny Williams from Mobile,Al. passed away Dec.19th.2004.Johnny was with the Drifters in the mid fifties and his vocal can be heard on the single "TRUE LOVE",and "THIS MAGIC MOMENT" as well as a backup singer on many of the Drifters great hits.I played with Johnny in the summer of 1959,shortly after he left the Drifters and his powerful voice still rings in my head to this day. Johnny was truly another one of those gifts from God.He was set to play the Pickers Reunion 2004,but due to bad health had to pull out of the show. We send our heartfelt blessing's to his six daughters his brother's Herny and Curtis Williams I'll miss him /Jimbo

Johnny Williams former Drifter Passes 10/27/1940 - 12/19/2004 Sun, Jan. 2 2005 Johnny Williams from Mobile,Al. passed away Dec.19th.2004.Johnny was with the Drifters in the mid fifties and his vocal can be heard on the single "TRUE LOVE",and "THIS MAGIC MOMENT" as well as a backup singer on many of the Drifters great hits.I played with Johnny in the summer of 1959,shortly after he left the Drifters and his powerful voice still rings in my head to this day. Johnny was truly another one of those gifts from God.He was set to play the Pickers Reunion 2004,but due to bad health had to pull out of the show. We send our heartfelt blessing's to his six daughters his brother's Herny and Curtis Williams I'll miss him /Jimbo

Re-release of the album "Chasing A Dream" Astro Records (update) Wed, Dec. 1 2004 A renewed interest in the last few years of the works of Darryl Vincent and his Flares(1958-1962) Aka "D.V.and The Sunshine Buggs(1968-1972) has caught the interest of Shelbie Rogers,the owner of Astro Records,Mobile,AL.The re-release,a CD of the LP "Chasing A Dream" is in the works. The project was shelved shortly after its release in 1971/72,due to the untimly death of there lead singer.The masters have been in storage for three decades which also included several songs not on the original album.*** Watch ebay for sales of the original album***

ebay auctions " Chasing A Dream" Darryl Vincent Wed, Dec. 1 2004 I've notice over the past serveral months,our old album and a few singles have done well on ebay. I was'nt aware that any existed,but they do.(I just got an album for $15.00,but I had to pay $34.00 for a single. Astro Records ) In addition the Sandy Record Singles are selling from $50.00 to $100.00 each. Krash Record single one of the rarest $50.00 and if  the Chess Record  single the rarest of them all is ever offered,look out... "Oh well its history I think" JP

Bobby Whitlock / Derek and the Dominoes 1970-1971 Mon, Sep. 6 2004 Where and who is Bobby Whitlock. (www.bobbywhitlock.com),that's where,and the who you can read. Bobby recently appeared in Huntsville,Ala.(see web)at The Crossroads. Great name for a club and a great place for Bobby,he's been at a lot of crossroads.One of them crossed right through my life in the early eighties.Look forward to seeing him again. See Ya Layla,boy is that sick............or what Jimbo

Lonnie Mack ,Is Back Mon, Aug. 23 2004 "POSTPONED HURRICANE IVAN" Rumor has it the famous guitar player and originator of the national hit instrumental,"Memphis",in the 60's (the Chuck Berry song),just might,lend his talent to the reunion.We are keeping are fingers crossed. He also made famous the Gipson Flying V Guitar,I'm sure he'll bring one. So much talent my,my how will I survive. Let me count the drinks.(JP) more on Lonnie..........www.lonniemack.com or click headline:

"Andy Jackson" to appear at the Pickers Reunion 2004 Mon, Aug. 16 2004 "POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE IVAN" Who is Andy Jackson?,like so many of us writers,his name wont hit you,but his music will. We met in 1992,while doing a show in Ft. Lauderdale,Fl.," Mickey Newbury's Amen For Old Friends Concert.Andy,has opened or shared the stage with the likes of Garth Brooks,Travis Tritt,The Judds,Box Car Willie,Alan Jackson,Bertie Higgins,Reba,George Jones,Mickey Newbury and the list goes on.He wrote the music for the off broadway show:"CARRY ME BACK",He's been produced by Tony Bennett's producer,Tony Tamarella,and is currently working on his own album 'WINDS OF CHANGE",at Willie's studio,in Austin,Tx.,with piano playing friend Bobbie Nelson,Willie's sister."We Welcome You To The Show".The Reunion Staff,and me too.

Bobby Purify To Play The Pickers Reunion 2004 Mon, Aug. 2 2004 "POSTPONED DUE TO HURRICANE IVAN"........... Bucky Lindsey a friend of 45 years,singer songwriter,musican,producer and all seeing eye,is working with some of his buddies on a new record for Mr.Purify.While I was at a meeting in Gulf Shores,Bob Waite and myself went to see Mr.Purify play.We decided to ask him if he'd like to join the reunion,he said yes.Tim Parker his manager said yes ,and Bucky his producer said great,matter of fact I'd think I'll join you too.Bobby Purify has had a number of chart records,most well know "I'm Your Puppit" We welcome Bobby,and Buckey to the Reunion. More to come on Mr Purify,and a lots more to tell you about Bucky,who by the way was a writer of Solomon Burke,"Don't Give Up On Me", 2003,Grammy song,as well as the bass player for Lonnie Mack. Thank's Bucky Jim Pasquale/Bob Waite

Blues News -Darryl Vincent and his Flares Mon, Jun. 28 2004 The Real Story behind the life and the tragic death of their lead singer by, Pete Hoppula (Blues News)Helsinki,Finland. This Article was released 06/28/04 in Finnish,and Pete is working on the English version.I've posted the first page of the six page article under "photo's" on my web page.. I understand from Pete this story dates from 1942-1962,and an addtional article dating from 1962-1972,will be in the August issue.If you can read Finnish great.The Finnish Blues News(BN)magazine was created in 1968-that makes 36 years-one of the oldest in the Blues world.

Bertie Higgins Mon, Jun. 21 2004 I first met Bertie in Fort Lauderdale,1992 when we played "The Amen For Old Friends Show" with our pal the late Mickey Newbury.We ended up in Holiday Isle,in the upper Florida Keys,where you can find KoKoMo,HoJo's and at that time a place called Bertie Higgins' Rumrunners Island Bar. Bertie is every bit as great a personality as he is a performer. Check out his web page to learn more about this great singer/songwriter.

Studio News/West Productions Tue, Jun. 15 2004 George Cummings and Jim Pasquale in the studio for the first time since the Chess Record days,recording an instrumental,Shadow Blues,for the album,"It Is What It Is", "The Flares",Vol.1, set for release on Astro Records,the fall of 2004

Gove Scrivener Thu, Apr. 8 2004 "Postoned Hurricane Ivan" There is a chance GOVE,a pal of mine for over twenty years,will perform at the Pickers Reunion.George Cummings and myself had the pleasure of performing with him in 2002 at the "Frank Brown International Songwriters' Fest"/Gulf Shores,Al.What a treat.He is one foot stomping,singing ball of fire. More on Gove www.solidgove.com or click Headline. For info on the "Frank Brown Internaltional Songwriters'Festival" www.fbisf.com

George Cummings The Real Story Wed, Mar. 24 2004 New article about the former guitar player,and founder of Dr.Hook (the band.)Also check out George's Web Page by Mike Paquin a "Hooker" himself.

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