The New Christy Minstrels: Members of famed folk group bring nostalgia, but also a strong array of songs to benefit in Sierra Vista Jan 3, 2008
This CD features new versions of their biggest hits, plus a new version of Barry McGuire s Eve of Destruction, and the first recording of Randy Sparks Just Americans. Where to get tickets. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Today In History - October 15, 2007 Oct 15, 2007
Singer Barry McGuire is 72. Actress Linda Lavin is 70. (CBS2.com, CA)
Sinead alights with 'Theology' Jun 18, 2007
Barry McGuire, of Eve of Destruction album fame, converted to Christianity in the 1970s and made a string of Christian albums. In 1979, Bob Dylan made the Grammy-winning Slow Train Coming, redolent with his newfound Christianity. (USA Today -- Life)
Singing different tune Jun 7, 2007
Jon Sanders, an online commentator, offered Barry McGuire s Eve of Destruction, or It s the End of the World As We Know It, by R.E.M.. Says one analyst: Hillary s the embodiment of modern American politics, control-freakery and micro-calculation. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Valley events observe Day of Prayer May 4, 2007
Also at 7 a.m., nearly 700 people gathered for the annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast at the Visalia Convention Center, where singer Barry McGuire performed with the New Christy Minstrels musical group. McGuire also gave a talk about his Christian faith. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Local events mark National Day of Prayer Apr 29, 2007
The program will include breakfast, prayer and a special message by Barry McGuire, a member of the New Christy Minstrels. Cost is $35. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Things fall apart Kate Jacobs and friends deconstruct old hits at The Goldhawk Apr 19, 2007
The group, which Jacobs' husband dubbed the "Eve of Deconstruction," after the Barry McGuire apocalyptic protest song, also includes Hoboken musicians Gene Turonis and Dave Schramm. This week they will be playing their versions popular songs - both obscure and not obscure - at the Goldhawk on Thursday, April 19. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
New Christy Minstrels play in Gillette April 3 Mar 23, 2007
Besides Sparks, other members of the group set to perform include Barry McGuire, Jackie Miller Davidson, Art Podell, Clarence Treat, Becky Jo Benson, Chuck Cole and Buffalo Bill Boycott. Boycott the newest member to the troupe lives in Lander, where he bases his popular solo show. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Cam-plex shows made up of the not-so-usual suspects Mar 2, 2007
Six of the eight original members of the band include Randy Sparks, Barry McGuire, Clarence Treat, Jackie Miller Davidson, Art Podell and Dolan Ellis ... Band member Barry McGuire might be remembered for his solo hit Eve of Destruction. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Critic's Choices Jan 7, 2007
Barry Mcguire, also a "Minstrels" original, was the lead vocal and CO-writer for the "Minstrel's" 1963 top forty song, "Green, Green." Both will be performing at the Angel's Camp concert. Other original performers in include Clarence Treat, Jackie Miller Davidson, and Art Podell. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
