_____________________________________________________________________________ «¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»¤»§«¤»¥«¤»§«¤»¥«¤»¥«¤» ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ _ _ __ __ _ ___ \\\\\___| |_| | \ \ / / / \ | __|___\"-._ /////~~~| _ | \ / / _ \ __ ~~~/.-' |_| |_| \/\/ /_/ \_\ |___| hank.shows.it hank.tux.nu _____________________________________________________________________________ THE HANK WILIAMS APPRECIATION SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL 1978 _____________________________________________________________________________ JIM MURPHY AND THE PINE BARONS _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: April 11, 2008 PRESS RELEASE 2008 NEW JERSEY FOLK FESTIVAL JIM MURPHY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD JIM MURPHY’S ILLUSTRIOUS MUSIC CAREER STARTED BACK IN 1963 WITH HIS RADIO PROGRAMS COUNTRY and FOLK CONCERT ON WJLK, ASBURY PARK. HE FORMED HIS BAND, JIM MURPHY & THE PINE BARONS IN 1969 AND HAS BEEN PERFORMING HIS STYLE OF TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC IN THE BLUEGRASS STYLE ACROSS NEW JERSEY AND THE US EVER SINCE. A DEDICATED SONGWRITER, MR. MURPHY HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR HIS WORK INCLUDING HIS ALBUM, NEW BILLY MUSIC WHICH WAS THE TRADITIONAL MUSIC ASSOCIATION’S 1998 ALBUM OF THE YEAR. MR. MURPHY WAS ALSO AWARDED 'SONG OF THE YEAR', 'SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR', AND 'MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR' FURTHERING HIS CAREER AS A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SINGER-SONGWRITER. IN AUGUST 2007, MR. MURPHY WAS THE FIRST-EVER NEW JERSEYEAN TO BE INDUCTED INTO THE OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME FOR HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTIONS TO TRADITIONAL MUSIC. IN ADDITION TO PERFORMING AND WRITING HIS OWN MATERIAL, MR. MURPHY IS VERY INTERESTED IN THE LEGACY AND MUSIC OF COUNTRY MUSIC SUPER STAR HANK WILLIAMS. MR. MURPHY REGULARLY PERFORMS TRIBUTES AND IS ACTIVE WITH THE HANK WILLIAMS INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY. MR. MURPHY STILL PERFORMS REGULARLY WITH HIS BAND THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE REGION AND IS A MAINSTAY AT THE LEGENDARY ALBERT MUSIC HALL IN WARETOWN, NEW JERSEY. (Reproduced from the Program of the NEW JERSEY FOLK FESTIVAL 2008 PERFORMERS BIOGRAPHIES) _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE - March 13, 2008 JIM MURPHY will be performing ‘live’ - on WDVX radio in Knoxville, TN, Easter Monday, March 24th, on radio WDVX. The program is called ‘Blue Plate Special’ and airs from 12:00N - 1:00pm. It goes all over the world on the internet. JIM will be singing several Hank Williams’ songs and two originals. To access the station, click: http://www.greatsmokymountainstn.com/search/url/230.phtml ... click ‘Home Page’ -click -Listen on Line - click on channel 96 or128 and sit back and enjoy. Thank you in advance for helping to get the word out. Jim Murphy, Member Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame 732-892-1466 _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE - JULY 12, 2007 JIM MURPHY TO BE FIRST NEW JERSEY ARTIST INDUCTED INTO OLD TIME COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME In recognition of his nearly 45-year involvement in the traditional country music realm, singer-songwriter Jim Murphy, of Brick Township NJ, will be inducted into "America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame" on August 28, 2007, during the National Traditional Country Music Association's (NTCMA) annual old time music festival held in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Murphy is the first artist from New Jersey to be recognized by the NTCMA, which has been inducting deserving artists since 1976 in recognition of their impact and significant contributions to this traditional genre. Murphy's professional affiliation with country music started in 1963 when he began hosting the "Country and Folk Concert" program on WJLK radio, Asbury Park, New Jersey. He formed his band, Jim Murphy and the Pine Barons, in 1969, focusing on authentic traditional country music presented in the bluegrass style. The group quickly gained a considerable regional following and remains a mainstay of the legendary Albert Music Hall, in Waretown, New Jersey, in the heart of the Pinelands. Songwriting has been a hallmark of Murphy's work. In 1998 he took home four awards from the Traditional Music Association (now merged with the NTCMA), including Album of the Year, for his CD, NewBilly Music. His latest recording, Go New Jersey, is devoted entirely to people, places and events in his beloved home state, with "Garden State Waltz" receiving wide airplay as a single. Yet another aspect of Murphy's multi-faceted music career is his interest in and devotion to the music and memory of Hank Williams. For ten years, Murphy served on the Board of Directors of the Hank Williams International Society; he remains active with that organization. The NTCMA serves 2,000 members, primarily rural folks - farmers, ranchers and "down home" country people - that have "a deep and abiding respect for America's great traditional country music," as its president, Bob Everhart, explained. In his letter to Murphy, Everhart stated that Murphy had "attained a high status as a performer of classic country music. It is this achievement that our rural folks wish to honor." Murphy joins this year's honorees which include Mel McDaniel and Charlie McCoy, plus more than two dozen others. The week-long festival will also feature a performance by Murphy. Among past inductees are such notables as Johnny and June Carter Cash, Jimmie Rodgers, Bill Monroe and Ernest Tubb, to name only a few. Under the auspices of the NTCMA, the Hall of Fame is housed in the Pioneer Music Museum, located in the middle of a corn field, in rural Anita, Iowa. For more information about Jim Murphy, visit his web site, http://home.att.net/~rjanis For a closer look at the NTCMA, its museum, hall of fame and festival, go to http://oldtimemusic.bigstep.com For interviews or more information, contact Jim Murphy, 732-892-1466 or jimmurpb@verizon.net _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE December 21, 2006 _____________________________________________________________________________ Pine Barons offer a "Hillbilly Holiday" show Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 12/20/06 BY BONNIE DELANEY STAFF WRITER It was as comfortable as sitting on the front porch on a summer day, sipping lemonade, listening to some good old country fiddling and chatting among friends. That was the ambiance that filled the community room at the Point Pleasant branch of the Ocean County Library when Jim Murphy and The Pine Barons spent 90 minutes the evening of Dec. 6 playing what was billed as a "Hillbilly Holiday" show. The 73-year-old Murphy, a former educator who retired from the Brick school system in 1992, acknowledged friends in the audience, as well as fellow musicians. There wasn't an empty seat in the room. "He's been a wonderful mentor," said Bonnie Leigh, a Brick musician who plays and teaches the mountain dulcimer - a folk instrument related to the guitar - as she sat next to John Gaff-ney, also of Brick. "We've been friends since the late '60s," Gaffney said of he and Murphy, noting that they met during a show at Ocean County Park in Lakewood. The two share a love of music history, Gaffney said, adding that his collection of old records numbers 4,000. A few rows behind Gaffney and Murphy sat George Hildner, also of Brick, who is a member of the Old Guard of Greater Point Pleasant with Murphy. "He gets better every year," Hildner said. Murphy noted that the band will be starting its 39th season in 2007 and will kick off the new year with a performance at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 27 at Albert Music Hall in Waretown. He added the band has no plans to stop performing, and as he likes to put it: "We won't stop playing until the wheels fall off the bus." The Pine Barons include Joe Fili of Brick on the fiddle, Tom Stevenson of Toms River on the five-string banjo and Jeff Propert of Toms River on the bass. The band's program takes listeners on a journey through the history of country music, starting off with the playing of a medley of country tunes that Murphy often listened to growing up. The program was called "The Hometown Frolics." "It all began about 1920 when the very first radio broadcast was made by KDKA (the nation's first commercial radio station) in Pittsburgh, Pa. They had to fill the airtime, and music was used to fill it," said Murphy as he gave a history lesson about the early days of radio and country music. He noted that Jimmy Rogers, also known as the Old Blue Yodeler, and the original Carter family were among the most prominent and prolific country groups of the time period. After Murphy related how musician Roy Acuff, whose band was called the Crazy Tennesseans, rose to fame with the song "The Great Speckled Bird" and then changed the band's name to the Smokey Mountain Boys, Acuff's "The Wabash Cannonball" song rolled off the Pine Barons' instruments. From Stephen Collins Foster in the 1840s to Hiram Hank Williams in the 1940s, Murphy and his band wove the songs with the history and stories behind them. When Murphy and the band played Williams' "Jambalaya," people in the audience began singing along and tapping their feet. Among the inspired were Kevin Nittoso of Brick, who came to the program with his son Sean Nittoso, who also lives in Brick. "I've followed him (Murphy) for years," said Kevin Nittoso, who added his son plays the guitar and wants to learn how to play the banjo. "Plus, I live in Brick and went through the Brick school system, so I've known of him and the band." Murphy and the Pine Barons also played some of Murphy's original tunes about New Jersey featured on the compact disc "Go New Jersey," which features songs that highlight the history and scenery of the Garden State. Bonnie Delaney: bdelaney@app.com FROM: http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061220/COMMUNITY/612200333/1065/COMMUNITY _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE MAY 18, 2006 _____________________________________________________________________________ Jim Murphy has a terrific CD for Memorial Day: "There's A Star Spangled Banner Waving Somewhere" It's a solid collection of classic country songs from WW II. The song list includes ET's "Seaman's Blues"; "Smoke On The Water", by Zeke Clements; J. McHugh's 'Coming In On a Wing and a Prayer'; Fred Loesser's 'Pvt. Rodger Young; music that ranges from Irving Berlin to a tribute for John F. Kennedy, 'A Mighty Good Man', written for this project by Jim Murphy. Twelve selections in all the CD reawakens those memories of a time when the sacrifices of so many meant so much to the cause of Freedom, the Freedom we enjoy in this Great Country today. The CD was recorded in Remembrance of the 50th Anniversary of the end of WW II. The project was recorded in Nashville, TN with some of the finest pickers who ever played classic country music. The names would fill a 'Who's Who' of the most fantastic pickers in Music City. Among their peers, they are referred to as The 'A' Team and are a major reason why this CD was awarded the TMA 'Album of the Year' Award in 1996. Buddy Emmons on steel guitar, a member of the Steel Guitar Player's Hall of Fame; Pete Wade on lead guitar; traveled with Ray Price; Hargus 'Pig' Robbins, keyboards, a multi-winner of the CMA Instrumentalist of the Year; Glen Duncan on fiddle, a Grammy Award winner; Gene Cristman, the drummer who toured with 'The Outlaws" (Johnny, Waylon and Willie); and last but far from least, Leo Jackson, session leader and rhythm guitar. Leo toured with Jim Reeves until Jim was killed in a plane crash. They are the finest guys to work with, patient, kind, willing to go the extra mile because they truly enjoy the music. They are a major factor in the success this CD has achieved. * The cover photo was taken at Town Hall in Brick, New Jersey, my home town. The monument is a tribute to all service men and women who gave their all so that all of us can enjoy the Freedom that they made secured. One of those is my Irish Uncle Jack who hit the beaches in three separate invasions. The CD is dedicated to his memory. This compilation of songs is the perfect gift for any veteran and a great CD to have on hand when Memorial Day and other days of tribute appear on the calendar. If you enjoy this collection as much as we enjoyed making it, you're in for a big treat. You can sample the songs right now at : http://cdbaby.com/cd/jimmurphy * If you'd like to see the Album Cover, follow this link: http://cdbaby.name/j/i/jimmurphy.jpg _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE - SEPT 26, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ **** S P E C I A L O F F E R **** NOTE ON SPECIAL OFFER: Jim Murphy has graciously offered to give anyone on my Hank Fan e-mail listing a $5.00 discount on his very special Hank Tribute CD. When you call please do mention being on the list. Thanks Jim. ATTENTION HANK FANS - Time is getting short - There are only about 50 copies left of Jim Murphy and The Pine Barons doing the "Hank Williams - A 50th Anniversary Tribute" - This CD rates in the top four of the Hank tributes in my collection (and I have hundreds). Eight of the ten tracks are pretty much the complete story of Hank written in song with the remaining two tracks being cover songs of "I Saw The Light" and "Calling You". If you want to get a copy before they are gone check out web site http://home.att.net/~rjanis (click on "CD INFO")(and while there check out the concert schedule and other info on the web site). There is a sample you can play of my favorite song on the CD titled "1951" and to purchase this CD (or others) call 732-892-1466 or e-mail Jim at jimmurpb@juno.com -The price info is as follows: 1. COST - Because it is the e-mail list fans, there is a $5.00 discount. Instead of $20.00, their cost is $15.00, all costs included. (Overseas would be $18.00). One additional CD would be $10.00. Therefore, 1 Hank Tribute and one of any other of my CD's from the web page would be $25.00. (Overseas, $30.00) Check or postal money order... no cash or credit cards. 2. - Address - I can give this when contacted. Again, Thanks much, Robert...It makes me feel better that 'the fans' are getting the opportunity to get a unique cover of Hank's life before they are gone. And, I think "1951" is one of the best I've ever done. Jim _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE - JULY 8TH, 2005 _____________________________________________________________________________ ATTENTION HANK FANS - Jim Murphy and The Pine Barons have an exciting new CD out (and you don't have to be from New Jersey to enjoy it). The title of the CD is "GO NEW JERSEY" and it is great music from the group that has the '50th Anniversary Tribute - Hank Williams' out. To order either CD mail a check or money order to: JIM MURPHY 104 COLONIAL DR. BRICK, NJ 08724-3806 The total cost for the "GO NEW JERSEY" CD is $15.00 USA - $20.00 everywhere else. If anyone wants both the 'Go New Jersey' and the '50th Anniversary Tribute - Hank Williams' the total cost is $26.00 USA - $32.00 everywhere else (shipping is included in these prices). If you have any questions please call Jim at 732-892-1466 or e-mail him at jimmurpb@juno.com (The new CD may well be the Group's best effort ever and if you don't have the Hank 50th Anniversary tribute also you are missing out on some of the best available Hank tribute and cover songs). Also check out Jim Murphy's web site at http://home.att.net/~rjanis/CDS.htm (The 35th Anniversary sale is still going on for Hank's friends). Additionally, the new CD will soon be featured by one of our favorite DJs Phil Wells on radio station WRSU FM, New Brunswick, NJ (88.7 on the dial) (the "RSU" stands for Rutgers State University). If you aren't in their listening area you should be able to get the station on the internet at www.sudzincountry.com. Robert Ackerman Palmer, Alaska _____________________________________________________________________________ UPDATE: DEC 19, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ ATTENTION HANK FANS - I was told my our friend Jim Murphy of a "mini-museum" in Linden, New Jersey and Junior O'Quinn has provided some other details concerning the Hank display available for you to see. If you are going to be in the New Jersey area soon you will want to check this out. Thanks much Jim and Junior. JIM MURPHY ADVISED: There is a lady who lives in Linden, NJ, MaryAm (not a misspelling) Sherif, by name, and she will host an 'open house' at her place starting on New Years Day, displaying most of the artifacts on Hank Williams that she has acquired over the years. They include many photos, a bust of Hank, a replica of his Cadillac, one of his stage shirts (which is framed), and other pieces related to him. She has been interviewed by at least two newspapers in the area so she should have a good turnout. Anyone in that vicinity who might like to call for information can reach her at 908-486-7761. MaryAm intends to keep the 'mini-museum' open beyond January 1st. JUNIOR [BEECHER] O'QUINN ADVISED: The display is a "Hank Williams Sr. Remembered Collection" - Grand opening January 1st, 2005. The location and **mailing address is: MaryAm Sherif, 910 Wheatsheaf Road, Linden, NJ 07036-2917. This is not a musuem and there is no admission charge but donations will be appreciated. ** Added note: It would be great if some of the Hank fans would consider donating items to Ms. Sherif's collection and display. The Hank memorabilia on display will include many photographs of Hank Williams and the Drifting Cowboys, his family ,and friends, Hank Williams' autographs on various items (a signed check by Hank Williams such as on a Union Bank and Trust Company in Montgomery, Alabama dated April 14th, 1948), a photo of Hank autographed by Billie Jean Williams, 18 books on his life, a western shirt that Hank wore in 1948 (with a photograph of Hank in this shirt). A replica of Hank's 1952 Cadillac, and many other items of interest. An additional foot note from Junior O'Quinn: MaryAm Sherif is a member of the International Traditional Country Music Fan Club (ITCMFC) and she is a true blue Hank Williams fan and the ITCMFC is very much in support of this display and so am I personally. /signed/ Junior O'Quinn President, ITCMFC (and If you are interested in joining the ITCMFC please e-mail Junior O'Quinn at itcmfc@charter.net or hankstamp1993@yahoo.com ) Robert Ackerman Palmer, Alaska _____________________________________________________________________________ JIM MURPHY & an Old Time Music Show _____________________________________________________________________________ April 17. 2004 ATTENTION HANK FANS - If you can get to Waretown, NJ on May 2, 2004 be sure to plan on going to the Albert Music Hall Show being put on by Jim Murphy. The three-hour show will include a whole hour devoted to Hank (See the attached flyer for more details). Thanks Jim. Robert A. _____________________________________________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "James D Murphy" To: Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2004 7:30 AM Subject: Fw: Old Time Music Show Flyer Bob.. I'm enclosing a flier about the program which covers the evolution of traditional country/music from the early days of the 1920's up to the mid 50's. A whole hour of the three hour show is devoted to Hank. We had a turn away crowd at our program last year. There is NO CHARGE ! Talk with you later.... Jim Murphy _____________________________________________________________________________ Note: Join Robert Ackerman's Hank Fan Mailing list. _____________________________________________________________________________ Email: Hank1@mtaonline.net _____________________________________________________________________________