Lem Genovese: News

The sonic technicians at ACTUAL SOUND STUDIOS in LaCrosse, Wisconsin have transferred all the master recordings from old cassette/reel formats to digital and are in the process of making those vintage 1978 to 1986 tracks sound better than ever for a NEW compilation CD on YANKEE MEDIC RECORDS due for a Spring 2012 release called -
"RIGHTEOUS RECONNAISSANCE 1978 - 1986".

Java Joe's 4th Street Theatre
Saturday, May 19th 2012
Armed Forces Day Benefit Concert
National Veterans Recovery Center

Longest chapter in memoir complete > 91 pages covering the civil rights movement, the tragic life of CMH recipient Dwight Johnson of Detroit, MI, the VN vets movement to get PTSD recognized and the VN Vet Memorial.

Vinh Long Delta Productions, in conjunction with the staff at Actual Sound Studios in LaCrosse, Wisconsin are in the preliminary stages of tranferring and editing the May 22nd Benefit Concert performance on behalf of the Veterans National Recovery Center Project from the 4th Street Theatre in Des Moines, Iowa. The goal is a one hour plus DVD with 5.1 digital sound quality from a single camera of the best songs and between song rapport with the veteran tunesmith and that receptive audience.
Release date is set for early summer of 2012.

Our veteran tunesmith is closing in on completing the lengthiest chapter of his personal narrative/MEMOIR - "The TUNESMITH CHRONICLES: { A Musical HISTORY TOUR / with a couple of zones thrown in} " When this chapter that addresses the 1971 forced suicide of Medal of Honor recipient Dwight Johnson, the Civil Rights movement and the riots that occurred nationwide from 1965 to 1971, readers will get a heretofore untold insight into the atmosphere surrounding the return of our nation's Vietnam veterans.
One of the author's goal is to complete his own journey retracing how history that he witnessed up close and personal with the reactionaries, radicals and reformers led to the recognition of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, the Veterans Administration establishing a national chain of counseling facilities outside their hospital system called the Vet Centers and official rating as a genuine mental health condition by the national boards of American Psychiatry & Psychology.
The author's goal is 400 pages and by the end of the "Motown's Lost Hero" chapter, should be close to 310. A spring 2012 1st private printing from 1st Aviation Publishing, a subsidiary of Vinh Long Delta Surplus Productions is tentatively scheduled in oversize paperback form.

Lem Genovese' latest original song -"BODY COUNT" which concerns the glaring increase in the number of active duty, guard, reserve and veteran suicides was well received at its inaugural performance at the benefit concert on May 21st.
Reading from passages from the chapter of his memoir with the DOD & DVA statistics, the audience was receptive and warm in its support of the effort to alert the public to this dangerous trend.

The National Veterans Recovery Center Project's inaugural benefit concert was held @ the 4th Street Theatre in downtown Des Moines, Iowa on May 21st.
The NVRC wants to convert the old Knoxville VA Hospital facility into a world class holistic PTSD treatment center.
While the concert was not a sell out, the attendees were all enthused by the performance and the NVRC wants to continue to work with veteran tunesmith for future concerts @ Iowa universities.

The Military Writers Society of America publishes an online monthly news magazine called DISPATCHES each month. A familiar cover photo graces the latest edition with a chapter from the TUNESMITH CHRONICLES - "Elegy For The Fallen" as its cover article.
Access the website @ http://www.militarywriters.com/ and hit "EVENTS" for the publication. The article starts with a biography on page ten and runs to page 16.

The TUNESMITH CHRONICLES:
A Musical History Tour
{ With a couple of Zones thrown in }
is about halfway to completion. This memoir of Lem's musical & military careers will span four decades the events that have shaped his life.
Some of the sections we can look forward to are:
1.) Stories behind the songs
2.) Veterans events 1975 > 2010
3.) Vietnam & Desert Storm
4.) Veterans Issues - PTSD / UXO
AO / TBI etc.

14 songs from the original analog tape masters of Lem's first three cassette recordings on the Vinh Long Delta Surplus recording label are in the process of going through the legal and digital transfer, mixing, mastering and production for the 2011 spring release of "RIGHTEOUS RECONNAISSANCE:
The Cassette Archives 1978 > 1987".
This will include a rare live recording of his old duo "Longknive"
from a 1978 benefit concert.

Dear Lem:

...Also, your music is terrific.
I'm so proud of you and your ability to make something of your life after Vietnam. You are an inspiration to me and I'm sure you motivate a hell of a lot of people through your life.
I'm going to send a copy of your letter to my dear friend, Jim Mayer.
He may be able to line you up with some gigs at Walter Reed. He is my former Admin Assistant when I was at the VA. He is currently with the Wounded Warriors Project in D.C.
Thanks again for the goodies !

www.dmregister.com Saturday - July 17th 2010
front page article w/ 2 photos

Access this website for a laudatory article > http://www.veteranstoday.com/2010/ o5/18/activist-musician

Nationally recognized veteran tunesmith Lem Genovese is slowly but steadily writing his memoirs concerning his military and musical careers spanning Vietnam, Desert Storm and their aftermath concerning veterans and their families and his musical career, which will include lyrics to some of your favorite tunes and the stories behind them.
In addition, some of the most relevant VN veteran events in US history will be included with eyewitness testimony from some of the participants in the form of oral histories.

Yankee Medic Records has finally secured the analog tape masters from Actual Sound Studios in LaCrosse, WI and had them digitally transferred at
Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, MN. The 8 songs contain session work from Violin virtuoso Randy Sabien, Lap Steel and Dobro ace Andy Dee and guitarist Paul Bergen from their 2006
sessions.

Waltzing Matilda film productions has selected the 12 String instrumental "Elegy For the Fallen" for its memorial service scene in its independent documentary on the 1/5 Marines in Afghanistan - "PATROL BASE JAKER".
The song will also be on the soundtrack CD as well as the film score.

Music For the Troops has selected Lem's moving 12 string guitar instrumental composition - "Elegy For The Fallen" written for the Gold Star Families of the US as part of its second compilation to be released on Veterans Day - November 11th, 2009.
The Compilation CD will be a free download to all active duty military personnel, and available at Post Exchange outlets.

From Sandi McCormick - RMT
May 20th, 2009

Dear Lem:

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with our Adult Day Health Care Veterans, Staff and volunteers. Your music brightened up everyone's day. Your enthusiasm is contagious. We are all so glad to "catch it" !
The amount of effort that goes into writing, arranging, rehearsing, making the time to commute out here from LaCrosse, transport all of your equipment and find parking is all so very much appreciated. We realize that the joy you bring while you perform is backed by a lot of time, miles, dedication and love !
For all you do, we are grateful !
Thank you for sending the pictures ! We put them on our bulletin board immediately ! They serve as a wonderful reminder of our afternoon with you.
Music filled our rooms the whole rest of the day ! No one, neither veterans nor staff could stop themselves from humming, singing and/or tapping there toes ! We thank you again and look forward to your next visit with us !

Lem Genovese's SECOND CD - "Six Lazzeri Lane" has been released on Yankee Medic Records. It is an AUDIOPHILE single speed glass mastered quality compact disc sure to delight his ever growing fanbase.
Percussionist Scott Sheridan and ace recording engineer, producer and mastering honcho Michael von Muchow also found the time to lay down some tasteful bass grooves on this one.
While Lem's first CD endeavor - "The LAST Audition" was more of a performing songwriter solo effort, the crew here @ Yankee Medic Records finally convinced Lem's 2nd cousin - Vicenzo Vittorio ( aka "Vinny One-Take" ) Palermo to add
some lethal blues harmonica tracks to three of the songs. One need only listen to the title track to understand that this is an exceptional blend of roots, Mekong Delta Blues, swamp rock & Americana blended into an exceptional package. Please click on the LINKS section to sample the tunes or make a purchase online.