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"J.R." Schembre - singer/songwriter - BMI

MUSIC...

...IS THE ART OF SOUND
AND THE MAGIC YOU EXPERIENCE
WHEN MUSICIANS TOUCH YOUR SOUL
BY EXPOSING THEIR OWN

It is the voice of our Spirit.
Blessings, J.R.

Platinum Plus Universal and Capitol Management present singer/songwriter:

"J.R." Schembre



With a velvet voice and "million dollar smile", singer/songwriter JR Schembre has enchanted audiences across the country and around the world. Schembre's first solo album, "Starting All Over - A Veteran's Legacy" punctuates an already remarkable career as an entertainer. An Air Force veteran, JR (Julie Rae) has been featured on numerous military band concerts and recordings with jazz, country, concert and contemporary music ensembles.

"Starting All Over - A Veteran's Legacy" offers a delightful mix of original patriotic music, blues, jazz and country, that will make you laugh, cry and cheer! The music on this richly diverse album is full of pleasant surprises enhanced by the musical genius of Nashville keyboardist Tony Migliore, guitarist Kerry Marx, percussionist Jerry Kroon and bassist Jimmy Carter. Danny Schembre's flute and saxophone add just the right touches on "Alone" and "Danny's Waltz." Combined with JR's rich voice that soothes and inspires, this simple, yet surprisingly complex CD keeps listeners coming back for more!

JR is currently working with Platinum Plus Records Nashville and Capitol Management to make her recordings available to radio stations and retail outlets across the US. Download the Album or your favorite songs
NOW AVAILABLE at Itunes, isound.com, CDBABY.com, AMAZON.com, BESTBUY.com

 Visit JR's Facebook Home Page: JR Schembre

REVIEWS...

"FIVE STARS...at home in every venue she creates...her band is incredible...she is writing my life" ITunes Review; The Real Music Detective, Feb 2007

"Your CD is magnificent I absolutely love it. All I could say is WOW!!" D.D., San Diego "...we have enjoyed your CD so much and have played it over and over. The patriotic songs are great, of course, but so are the ballads. Is there any style you can’t handle? Thanks for sharing your talents with us. I pray that your CD and future projects soar!" D.P.

"...I really liked "Land Of The Free" and "Veteran's Legacy"! The words, music and sentiment were just right. I hope those songs affect and inspire everyone who is lucky enough to hear you perform them..." D.H.USAF Band, retired

"...Your music reflects your loyalty to country, your sensitivity, and your understanding. You are special and I trust that you will keep creating. Blessings..." L.V.

"I really think you have something with the 'Alone' song, it is my favorite, and sounds wonderful." J.J.

"This CD is a breath of fresh air as JR magnificently sings a collection of patriotic and love songs with rich melodies, great chord changes, and lyrics straight from the heart. She is a patriot with music that has real appeal for all lovers of good music. I predict we are hearing the Ann Murray of the future." BG John Schwartz, USAF Retired

"...the other songs are good, but 'Veteran's Legacy'is the very best...only a veteran could write something like this..." Randy Muston, commander 2001, VFW Post 1114

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Thank you, Capitol Management

If J.R.'s voice sounds familiar, you may have heard her in any of many cities throughout the mid-west and across the south. She has entertained audiences in over 20 countries around the world, at fairs and festivals, military bases, concerts and colleges. Her band experiences include the "Glenn Miller Band" in Europe, "Country Critters" throughout Texas and the Southwest, "The Noteables" and "Nightwing" in the Heartland and "Pacific Express" throughout Japan and the Pacific.

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM JR

Dear Family, Friends and Fellow Veterans,

Thanks for visiting my website and for the incredible support! "Starting All Over A Veteran's Legacy" was the recording I'd always dreamed of making. Your love, friendship and encouragement made it happen. From the love of my family and the support of my fellow veterans, to the musical influences of many Air Force friends and mentors, I could never count all the blessings that made this possible.

Since the recording in 2002, I have opened for Tony Orlando at the National VFW Convention, opened the Evansville Freedom Festival with Adrian Cronauer, been elected an honorary member of the Glenn Miller Birthplace Society, graduated with my Master degree, and performed at the AF Museum in Dayton, Ohio. I continue to meet and work with many talented musicians who, in turn, become a part of the musician I am still becoming.

My music has allowed me to share my appreciation for my family, friends and fellow veterans whose love, courage and strength inspired the songs featured on "Starting All Over." Many good things have happened since recording my first solo CD. I hope to release Patriotic, Christian, Jazz and Christmas albums in the near future, and I'm definitely looking forward to Danny's solo album featuring his wonderful arrangements on sax and flute.

Thanks for putting up with this "old Sarge", for giving me wings and helping me soar!
God Bless, JR

THE ALBUM: "Starting All Over - A Veteran's Legacy"


THE LABEL: PLATINUM PLUS UNIVERSAL - NASHVILLE

THE STUDIO: Chelsea Studio, Brentwood Tennessee

THE AMAZING MUSICIANS:
- Music Director: Tony Migliore
- Keyboards: Tony Migliore
- Electric and Acoustic Guitar: Kerry Marx
- Drums: Jerry Kroon
- Bass Guitar: Jimmy Carter
- Featuring: The Saxman Danny Schembre on Flute and Tenor Sax

Background Singers:
- Lori Brooks, Doug Clements, Steve Hill, Ellen Dockery

Producers: JR & Danny Schembre, Robert Metzgar
Co-producers: Tony Migliore and Chuck Haines

The songs, all JR originals (BMI):

- Love America ©2002 - For America's patriots

- Starting All Over ©2000 - - title cut - happy blues

- Danny's Waltz (I Love You) ©1980 - - jazz waltz

- Michael ©1999 - - happy song inspired by "angels"

- Alone ©1981 - - "I'm too in love to like Alone"

- Nothing Comes Easy ©1981 - - good country two-step

- If I Never See You Again ©1999 - - for those we won't forget

- Land of the Free ©2002 - - An American family story (true!)

- Veteran's Legacy ©1997 - - a touching, respectful tribute to all Veterans

- I Am An American ©1991 - - A song for all Americans

**Cover design and photography by JoLeigh Schembre**




"Starting All Over- A Veteran's Legacy" was nominated for the 2002 Patriotic Album of the Year by the Association of International Recording Artists (AIRA) Her single release, "Land of the Free" received AIRA's 2002 Patriotic Song of the Year.



Special thanks to Radio America's Roger Fredinburg and Doug Dugger, the Chaplain of Country Music for presenting JR on "Legends and Legends in the Making" Also, thanks go out to WKDQ and WYNG and WIKY in Southern Indiana for your outstanding support!

Capitol Management