April 11

Howdy Folks, I received this e-mail today.... and I just wish I had written it! Who needs Hilary when we have this lady out there? She rocks and would get my vote anyday!

"Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001? Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan, across the Potomac from our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania? Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they?

And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was "desecrated" when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?  Well, I don't.  I don't care at all.

I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11.

I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia.

I'll care when these thugs tell the world they is sorry for hacking off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat.

I'll care when the cowardly so-called "insurgents" in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques.

I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide bombs.

I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights.

In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care.

When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don't care.

When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don't care.

When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed "special" food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being "mishandled," you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care.

And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled "Koran" and other times "Quran."  Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and -you guessed it – I don't care!!”

God Bless America!

January 31

Happy 2007! Things are all good here at BarrySparks.com. I am looking forward to lots of Barry Sparks Band gigs coming up. We had an awesome time again up in Longview Washington for our new years jam... as usual I don’t know how to stop playing once we start... tired fingers but happy people, so what the hell....I am very proud of the band, we are really starting to get our "thang" goin’ on, and people seem to be "getting it" at last!

We also have a handful of Dokken dates coming up in March, that’s always an awesome time... and I believe new Dokken music will also be out soon....speaking of new music... next week I will be in Texas with Ted Nugent working on his new tunes as well. ok...I want to say a big thank you to all of our very fine supporters! We couldn’t do it without you! So please don’t go anywhere!!! We need you!

See ya soon!

Hello!
As usual I am way overdue for an update on here!...first off, I want to thank everybody who helped with our "Liberty" project. The good people at Fort Bliss in El Paso were amazing, we had a great time strumming guitars and meeting some of our bravest most badass, ass kicking soldiers. thank you for risking life and limb for us wimpy civilians!

We then headed across the border to Chihuahua, Mexico....enter...Mr. El Baracho!!! (that’s me by the way) I want to thank everyone involved there...especially.. my band...Kevin, John, Roger.. and also Aaron Chavez, Alex and Claudia. The show there was one of my favorite ever I think! Better yet, we recorded the night for an upcoming live cd! …. Depending on how many Coronas I had that night......will determine the out come! Let’s hope for the best! on another note....while racing to the El Paso airport we had no other choice than to pile at least 8 people plus all our gear a goat, two chickens and two Mexican hookers into one single cab! aaaah its such a glamorous life!

Ok folks thank you very much for supporting me in my eternal quest for the magic of music.... Wow, I sound like zamfir.,... or Jon Anderson of Yes. Anyhow thank you again and see you on the road in 2007.. with Dokken, Ted Nugent or my boys....The Barry Sparks Band! All the best...oh yeah Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

September 10

As most of you know, on the morning of September 11, 2001 I wrote a very patriotic song titled "Liberty".  This song is featured on my CD "Can't Look Back" with Ted Nugent playing lead guitar. Several of my military friends/fans have encouraged me to produce and distribute a CD featuring "Liberty" to our troops in Iraq as a gift to help boost their morale. It will also be distributed at military bases around the country during my bands performances.
We are asking for your donations of any amount to assist with the production and distribution of the CDs to our troops.  I will personally autograph all the CD’s before they are distributed. 
Military (acquaintances) personnel have volunteered to assist with distribution. 100% of all donations will be applied toward production and distribution of the CDs. Your donations are greatly appreciated.  If you have any questions, please contact Aaron Chavez at amchavez1@aol.com.

If you wish to donate by Credit/Debit Card, please click on the "Make a Donation" button below.  If you wish to submit a donation via Check or Money order, please make all Checks/Money Orders payable to "Aaron Chavez" (manager) and mail them to the address below:

Aaron Chavez
P.O. Box 665
Los Lunas, NM 87031

Thank you for your support!

July 30

Hello, Its been forever since I have updated all of this, so here goes... the last few months are just a blur! Where have I been? I have no idea? oh yes I do remember something about a European Ted Nugent Tour, Yes! We went to Europe and absolutely killed! Also went to Greece and all over Mexico with Dokken somewhere in between all of this. I am now on tour in the U.S.A with Ted Nugent. Things are good. The shows of course are going amazingly well, as they always do with Ted, anything Ted does pretty much works like a fine tuned machine! Unfortunately I was sick as a dog the last few weeks, after going to the Emergency room three times I figured out I had Bronchitis, I couldn’t breathe half the time and it sucked all out all of my energy. I want to apologize to Louisville, horrible night for me, it was enough to just stand up and play, so I didn’t really put on much of a show that night, but I didn’t fall down either! That’s good. I feel much better now and can say the last few shows have been very good!

I have some Barry Sparks Band shows coming up in Sept. as well some Dokken shows in Mexico! Keep checking my site for the details.

I am very happy to be back on my feet again! I want to thank you all for the great emails about the shows and of course your continued support! All the best to you!

See ya on the road soon!

May 3

Ok geez where do I begin?, I am way behind here....alright, first I want to thank my band for working so hard on our little jaunt up the west coast. We had a few amazing nights...a few not so amazing, but all in all "what the hell its rock n roll right?"  Portland and Longview were both in the amazing night category. This trip for me was a real eye opener but also a great learning experience. ( I think I might be getting good at this!)

After coming home a few days I was already on my way to Mexico with Dokken. without any rehearsal, We didn't miss a lick!!  We absolutely destroyed Mexico!!  What a blast. I loved it all. Tomorrow morning I fly to Greece for three Dokken shows, Having been to Greece before I can say that much fun is waiting to be had. I get home May 9th, have one day off then head to Crawford Texas for Ted Nugent rehearsals for around 10 days, After he whips us into fine shape we fly to Europe for three weeks or so. I am sure Europe will never be the same again!! Then of course we tour the good ol USA all summer.

I want to thank all of you who have supported me all these years! I feel very fortunate to be able to do what I love as a profession. How cool is that? I hope to continue for many more to come. ok I am off to Greece..................bye bye!

January 17

Hear ye, hear ye, all ye Californ-i-a folks, I want to let you know my schedule for the NAMM show in Anaheim, Ca this week. 
  
I will be waking up very early (or at least by 2pm) to show off the brand new Carvin "Icon" bass, Thursday to Sunday. ( I will be just like Vanna White...but with a bass guitar, nicer legs and smaller, yet still very alluring breasts. (is alluring the right word? hmmm...) 
     
Also, my band and I will be playing each night around Los Angeles as well....Don Dokken and Jon Levin will be joining us for a few numbers in Long Beach this Saturday night! if your a "Dokken" fan, get yer ass down there!
NAMM schedule....

Thursday 2:00 pm  January 19th
Friday   2:30 pm  January 20th
Saturday 5:15 pm  January 21st
Sunday   3:00 pm  January 22nd

Ok, judge not, lest ye be judged? or something like that? and take care of yourself for gods sake!

January 10

2006 has started off great so far! Our jaunt into New Mexico went amazingly well and we are already adding more shows for next month. I was also very surprised when Don Dokken and Jon Levin showed up in Santa Fe, So I did the most logical thing...add an acoustic Dokken set into my show! very cool!

If you are at the NAAM show in Anaheim this month make sure you stop by the Carvin Guitars booth, I will be playing the brand new Carvin Bass each day for a half hour or so. Come on up and say hello!

Also, If you have been watching the "Tour dates" page, you may have noticed we are constantly adding more and more "Barry Sparks Band" shows. We will be becoming regulars in New Mexico and also expect to see us travel all the way up the west coast the first part of April. I hope to see you there! 

I am also planning to start recording my new cd tentatively titled "Summerland" in Feb.. as I have new songs begging to be recorded and I must obey the music, or it becomes very angry! 

Happy 2006 to you!