Nassour To Celebrate His Book 'Honky Tonk' About Patsy Cline At B&N On 9/8

Author Ellis Nassour will be hosting an event to celebrate his book, Honky Tonk Angel: The Intimate Story of Patsy Cline, updated edition (Chicago Review Press, 2008), and to honor the birthday and life of a country music legend. The event will take place from 7:30-9 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2008 at Barnes & Noble (Lincoln Square, 972 Broadway, New York, NY 10023). Nassour will be interviewed about Cline's life and his book Honky Tonk Angel by respected theater critic Peter Filichia. There will also be entertainment from professional singers performing a selection of Patsy Cline songs, including award winning cabaret artist and actress Lisa Asher and actress Kayce Glasse, the original star of "Always, Patsy Cline" (a musical tribute to Cline derived from Honky Tonk Angel).  Music direction will be by Michael Lavine (Billion Dollar Baby, Carmelina at the York; Bush Is Bad, L..A.). Refreshments will be provided by the famed Magnolia Bakery and Wine Cellar Sorbet.

At the event there will be a preview of songs from the musical Nassour has adapted that is inspired by the book. Nassour's event will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. The event is free and open to the public. For more information on the event, please contact Bart Greenberg at crm2628@bn.com.

With a foreword by Dottie West, Honky Tonk Angel chronicles the life and times of Patsy Cline in the words of the people who knew and loved her-such as country music stars Loretta Lynn, Brenda Lee and Roger Miller. Updated and revised from its first original publication in 1981 (then titled Patsy Cline), this definitive biography captures the heart and soul of this country singer whose life tragically ended at age 30 as a result of a plane crash. The new edition includes an afterword that details controversial claims about Cline's birth, the battle between her siblings for her possessions and the amazing influence she had on a new generation of singers, as well as a complete discography and more than forty new photographs.

Ellis Nassour is a veteran of The New York Times and an entertainment writer who has devoted the past 25 years to promoting the legacy of Patsy Cline and has been involved in two musicals of her story, including Always, Patsy Cline. His web site, www.patsyclinehta.com, is also dedicated to Cline's legacy. He lives in New York City.

September 8 marks what would be Patsy Cline's 76th birthday.

Kayce Glasse was an original cast member of Always, Patsy Cline, derived from Mr. Nassour's Honky Tonk Angel. New York City stage credits: Ring of Fire Broadway workshops, Cumberland Blues (Nadine), The Adding Machine (Mrs. Zero). She has performed for the Houston Grand Opera, Alley Theatre, numerous regional theaters, does voiceover and jingle work and is a current resident troupe member of Turtle Shell Productions. The title of Glasse's CD is Smooth As Glasse.

Lisa Asher is the recipient of a New York Nightlife Award, a MAC Award and a Back Stage Bistro Award for her solo cabaret work. Off-Broadway credits: Woody Guthrie's American Song [Drama Desk nomination, Outstanding Musical]. Regional credits: premieres of I Married Wyatt Earp and Almost Heaven [and cast CD]; John Denver's America at the Denver Theater Center; national tour of The Who's Tommy; the East Coast premiere of the musical Bingo; and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. Lisa appeared with Bruce Springsteen, Pete Seeger and Arlo Guthrie in a Woody Guthrie tribute produced by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She can be heard singing TV show themes, audio books and Sesame Street children's educational products.