The Brothers Glaser

March 23, 2012

Hi again you all.  Our next and final featured musician is Keyboard Player Ric Ulsky.   Ric has worked and toured with many artists including The Association, Stevie Wonderand Chuck Berry.  He is currently doing studio work and playing the many Blues Clubs in Las Vegas.

We were very happy to have Ric play piano for us on I Still Love You (After All These Years).  Thank you Ric! More info:

We would also like to remind you that the release of our CD; Five Penny Nickel “A Tribute to Tompall & The Glaser Brothers” is scheduled for June 2012.  More information coming soon!!

 

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March 21, 2012

Hello again everyone.  Next we would like to introduce you to Keyboard Player John Mattick.  John played the keyboard for Alabama for ten years.  He has also worked with The Righteous Brothers, Olivia Newton John, David Lee Murphy, John Michael Montgomery and many others. He is currently doing studio and production work in his Nashville studio.

We are extremely proud to have his talented piano and Hammond B3 organ playing on four of our songs.  They are; California Girl, I’ll Never Tell, Mr. Lonesome and Home’s Where The Hurt Is.  Thank you very much John! More info:

 

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March 19, 2012

Hi everyone,  once again with the tentative release of our CD; Five Penny Nickel “A Tribute to Tompall & The Glaser Brothers” set for the end of March/first of April 2012 we are continuing to introduce you to some of the musicians who have been part of this project.  Our next musician introduction is Banjo Player Keith Sewell.

 Keith moved to Nashville shortly after high school and began a musical quest that has produced successful careers as both a songwriter and sideman.  Keith has toured with numerous acts including James Taylor, the Sam Bush and Jerry Douglas bands, The Dixie Chicks, Marty Stuart and Ricky Skaggs; it was Ricky who gave Keith his start with Ricky’s country band when Keith was just 19 years old.  He is currently touring with Lyle Lovett.

We were proud to have Keith play banjo for us on Where Has All The Love Gone.  Thanks Keith! More info:

 

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March 16, 2012

Hello again everyone, next we would like to introduce you to Electric Guitar Player James ‘Rooster’ Olson.  James worked in Nashville from 1993 to 2005 and during that time he toured and recorded with many artists including Mark Chesnutt, Chely Wright, Ty Herndon, George Strait, Vince Gill, Tim McGraw, Randy Travis, Martina McBride, Alan Jackson, Lorrie Morgan and Ricky Scaggs among others.  He currently lives in Denver selling custom made pedal boards through his company ‘Trailer Trash Pedalboards’.   He continues doing studio session work and playing live.

We were privileged to have James playing electric guitar on four of our songs, which are; Home’s Where The Hurt Is, the Medley, California Girl and Gone Girl.  Thank you James! More info:

 

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March 14, 2012

Hi again you all.  Our next featured musician is Electric Guitar Player Fab Tranzer.  Fab is originally from Alsace, France.  In the 90’s he played and recorded all over Europe with the likes of Wanda Jackson and Charlie McCoy.  In 2004 he moved to Mississippi, USA and spent three years playing blues with and for the locals as well as doing studio work in Nashville.  He is currently living in New York doing lots of recording session work.

We are proud to have his talented playing on four of our songs.  They are; Lovin’ Her Was Easier, Mr. Lonesome, I’ll Never Tell and I Still Love You (After All These Years) Thanks so much Fab! More info:

 

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March 12, 2012

Hi everyone, once again with the tentative release of our CD; Five Penny Nickel “A Tribute to Tompall & The Glaser Brothers” set for the end of March/first of April 2012 we are continuing to introduce you to some of the musicians who have been part of this project.  Our next musician introduction is the multi talented Larry Hanson.

Larry has worked with the following artists and groups over the years; Alabama, The Righteous Brothers, Gretchen Wilson, Jim Nabors, Mark Nesler, The Midnighters, Little Anthony and Kenny Chesney to name just a few.  He is currently on tour with Bill Medley.

We were very happy to have Larry play trumpet for us on California Girl.  Thank you Larry! More info:

 

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March 09, 2012

Hi again you all.  Next we would like to introduce you to Trumpet Player Scotty Huff.  Scotty toured with The Mavericks and Keith Urban for many years and now has his own music production and arrangement company in Nashville.  Among the artists Scotty has worked with are Amanda Wilkinson, Jamie O'Neal, hit songwriter Rachel Proctor, and most recently recording artist Jake Owen.  

We were introduced to Scotty by Jenee’ Fleenor and are proud to have his trumpet playing on our song Where Has All the Love Gone.   Thanks Scotty!  More info:

 

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March 07, 2012

Hello again everyone. Our next featured musician is Fiddle Player Jenee’ Fleenor.   Jenee' has toured with Terri Clark, Martina McBride and is currently touring with Blake Shelton.  Jenee’ has played the Grand Ol' Opry countless times, and has made numerous television appearances, including Good Morning America, Dancing With The Stars, CMT Crossroads, and NASCAR and Superbowl concerts. 

We are extremely proud that her talented fiddle is on four of our songs.  They are: Home’s Where the Hurt Is, the Medley, Gonna Miss Me and Tryin’ to Outrun The Wind.  Thank you so much Jenee’!  More info:

 

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March 05, 2012

Hi everyone, once again with the tentative release of our CD; Five Penny Nickel "A Tribute to Tompall & The Glaser Brothers” set for the end of March 2012 we are continuing to introduce you to some of the musicians who have been part of this project. Up next is another Bass Player, Duncan Mullins.

Duncan has been in the music business since 1981 and has toured with Jerry Reed, Crystal Gayle and Amy Grant.  He now works full time doing studio recording in the Nashville area. 

We met Duncan through his online recording business and are privileged to have had him play bass on seven of our songs.  They are:  Where Has All the Love Gone, California Girl, the Medley, Five Penny Nickel, Tryin’ to Outrun The Wind, Gonna Miss Me and Gone Girl.  Thank you Duncan! More info:

 

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March 02, 2012

Hi again you all.  Next we would like to introduce you to Bass Player Franck Bedez.  Franck lives in France.  He records and tours throughout Europe.  We made our connection with him through an online musician’s site formally called ioverdubs.com.  Franck is an excellent musician and fluent in many genres. 

Franck played bass for us on Lovin’Her was Easier, Mr. Lonesome, I’ll Never Tell, I still Love You (After All These Years), and Home’s Where The Hurt Is.   Thanks Franck! More info:

 

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February 29, 2012

Hi everyone, our next musician introduction is Tommy Detamore.  Tommy is a producer, engineer and steel guitarist with Cherry Ridge Studios just outside of San Antonio, TX. 

Tommy played the steel for us on Gone Girl and Tryin’ to Outrun the Wind.  We were very pleased to include his fine musicianship.  Thanks so much Tommy! More info:

 

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February 27, 2012

With the tentative release of our CD “A Tribute to Tompall & The Glaser Brothers” set for the end of March 2012 we would like to take the time over the next several weeks to introduce all of you to some of the musicians who have been part of this project.   We are lucky to have had some very talented folks work with us and their contributions have helped to make this album what it is.   So let’s begin by introducing you to Doyle Grisham.

Doyle plays the Steel Guitar and was part of Tompall & the Glaser Brothers’ Nashville Studio Band from 1970 through 1974.  He has played on Jimmy Buffett’s albums for 25 years and has been touring with him since 1999.  Throughout his career Doyle has recorded  with many successful artists including Lynn Anderson, Bill Anderson, Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, George Jones, Reba McEntire, England Dan & John Ford Coley and Randy Travis just to name a few. 

Doyle played steel for us on the following songs:  I still Love You (After All These Years), Gonna Miss Me, Home’s Where The Hurt Is, Lovin’ Her Was Easier, Mr. Lonesome and the Medley.   Doyle also did some mixing for us early on in the project.  We are very grateful for his contributions.   Thank you Doyle!   More info:

 

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January 25, 2012

 

 

The Brothers Glaser have learned that Newshound Productions is projecting a mid 2012 release of a new documentary on the musical careers of Tompall & The Glaser Brothers. View a excerpt from the upcoming video HERE.

We were first contacted by Mike VanBuren of Newshound Productions in February 2010 requesting our help in contacting Tompall, Chuck and Jim to see if they would be interested. We had always felt that this type of documentary about their impact on country music was long overdue, so we were more than happy to make the introductions. We are very pleased that it is coming to fruition and look forward to its upcoming release. More info:

 

October 15, 2011

 

 

Joel Glaser of The Brothers Glaser was on hand Saturday at the 2011 NCMF Banquet and Awards Ceremony to accept the award for each of us. We are extremely proud to be new inductees of the Nebraska Country Music Foundation Hall of Fame!

We are committed to the mission on which the NCMF was founded and look forward to continuing the “promotion, performance and teaching of country music and its principles, to the young and old, and to keep country music entertainment a part of our past, present and future.”

 

October 14, 2011

 

 

By Amy Schweitzer
amy.schweitzer@theindependent.com

Published: Friday, October 14, 2011 11:13 PM CDT
HASTINGS — Two family country music groups from Spalding will be honored by the Nebraska Country Music Foundation on Saturday.

Two generations of Glasers, Tompall & The Glaser Brothers and their nephews, The Brothers Glaser, will be inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Foundation Hall of Fame at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Adams County Fairgrounds in Hastings.

”It’s rare to have two generations within the same family with such talent; it’s even more special to be inducting them at the same time,” said Deb Shaw, president of the foundation. “It will be an honor for the Nebraska Country Music Foundation to induct The Glaser Brothers and Brothers Glaser into our hall of fame and share their praiseworthy talent with our fellow members, family and friends.”

Paul Robert Glaser, a member of the younger Brothers Glaser, said they were honored and humbled.

 “Because we were so influenced by them, it is an honor to be inducted at the same time,” he said, adding, “I think it is long overdue for them.”

Both brother groups grew up in Spalding in Greeley County, but Paul Robert Glaser said that although family members still live in the area, most of the band members are scattered around the country.

Tompall & The Glaser Brothers, Tompall, Chuck and Jim Glaser, began their career in the 1950s, performing around Central Nebraska. The brothers moved to Nashville in 1959 and toured with country greats Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline, among others. The Glaser Brothers scored numerous hits from the 1960s through the 1980s and became members of the Grand Ole Opry in 1963.

In addition to performing worldwide, the brothers opened their own recording studio, Glaser Sound Studio, in 1968. Waylon Jennings, Jimmy Buffet, Grand Funk Railroad, Bobby Bare and many other well-known country and rock artists hung out and recorded there. The studio eventually became known as “Hillbilly Central.”

The Glaser Brothers also formed their own publishing company in the 1960s. Their most famous acquisition was a song that had been passed over by many other firms. “Gentle On My Mind” became a hit song for Glen Campbell. The Glaser Brothers’ hands-on approach to their careers inspired many other musicians to do the same. More info:

Tompall, Chuck and Jim Glaser are now mostly retired.

The Brothers Glaser, including Paul Robert, Gary D, David and Joel Glaser, are four of the 13 children of Tompall, Chuck and Jim Glaser’s older brother, Robert.

They grew up listening to their famous uncles’ music. Paul Robert Glaser said their father encouraged their talents, taking them to talent shows starting when Paul Robert was in junior high.

As teenagers, the nephews formed their own group, performing in the mid-1960s around Central Nebraska and toured the Midwest in the 1970s. Under the names The Second Generation, Genesis IV and The Glaser Brothers Band, the younger Glasers performed at many high school functions, in clubs and on the hotel circuit until the early 1980s. The brothers did their first recording session in 1976 with Mario “Doc” Dantes, founder of the Nebraska Country Music Foundation.

Paul Robert Glaser said they didn't sing much with their famous uncles, but they have gotten advice from time to time.

“Although we have never actually sung with them, we did record in their studio in Nashville in the late 1970s,” he said. “Jim has also been kind enough to comment on the songs as we worked on arrangements.”

In honor of their father, who died in 2006, the four regrouped as The Brothers Glaser and began production of an album in tribute to Tompall and the Glaser Brothers. The CD is scheduled to be released in early 2012. It will include many of their uncles’ songs including one of their biggest hits, “Lovin’ Her Was Easier,” and their first hit, “Five Penny Nickel.”

Paul Robert Glaser said the project has been challenging because the four brothers now live in different states.

“The album was recorded using the Internet to transfer the music between our respective home studios,” he said. “It was a real challenge, but also a lot of fun.”

As a thank-you to the Nebraska Country Music Foundation, the brothers produced a special-edition, extra-play CD of selections from their upcoming release. Joel Glaser plans to hand out copies of it after the ceremony.

The Nebraska Country Music Foundation will hold the Hall of Fame ceremony as the finale of its 31st Annual Festival, “Lovin’ Country” 2011. The weeklong festival features songwriting and performing competitions.

Receiving the award for Tompall & The Glaser Brothers will be a nephew, Jerry Ryan, and receiving for The Brothers Glaser will be group member Joel Glaser

According to its website, The Nebraska Country Music Foundation was founded by Barb and Mario “Doc” Dantes in 1980. Their mission is the “promotion, performance and teaching of country music and its principles, to the young and old, and to keep country music entertainment a part of our past, present and future.” More info:

 

July 30, 2011

 

 

The Nebraska Country Music Foundation (NCMF) Board of Directors has informed The Brothers Glaser that they have been nominated to be inducted into the Nebraska Country Music Hall of Fame! The induction is set for October 15, 2011 in Hastings, Nebraska.

The Brothers Glaser were contacted by the president of the NCMF, Deb Shaw, who said that the organization was honored to have The Brothers Glaser as members of the Hall of Fame. For submitting our name for consideration, The Brothers Glaser would like to thank Chris Nielsen and all the board members of the NCMF for this very special honor!

For more information about this event see the NCMF website.