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July 18, 2010
Youth Voices Music Project - Southern Poverty Law Center
“Since I was young, at an early age, no one seemed to care what I had to say. If they only knew what we’ve been through, they would say, oh my god, what can I do?”
The excerpt is from “Freedom,” a song written and recorded by two young girls imprisoned in a children’s detention center with Larry Long.
During the Spring of 2010, the SPLC worked in collaboration with youth from the Gulf Coast Region and professional musicians, including Skipp Coon, Chuck "Lyrikill" Jones, Larry Long, Truth Universal, to use music to give a voice to these children’s realities, hopes and dreams. Through the SPLC Youth Voices Music Project, over a few short days, these children wrote, sang and recorded seven original songs. The children demonstrate remarkable gifts and talents, as well as profound depth and thoughtfulness about life as a child in the Deep South in their music and lyrics.
To hear these songs, please visit: www.splcenter.org/voices
July 13, 2010
More Audio Goodness!
This past weekend Larry was busy performing and hosting at the Big Top in Chautaqua, WI. He concluded his time there Sunday, performing with The Blue Canvas Orchestra. He's off performing again this week, but he took a minute to send some live recordings from the show to post on the site. go >
June 26, 2010
Two Chairs Talking Audio Added
If you missed the Two Chairs Talking show with Kevin Kling and Larry , we've got the next best thing—check out the Music/Video section for the entire performance recording. go >
Summer 2010
Tour Schedule Updated for the Summer
Larry will be traveling throughout the U.S. this summer playing shows, hosting events, facilitating retreats and just generally doing what he does best. This month has several appearances on local radio (April 17). And be sure to get your tickets for the Two Chairs Telling Series with Larry and Kevin Kling (June 15). SEE ALL EVENTS >
Spring 2010
We've got a lot of stuff on the horizon, including new recordings and some exciting live shows. In the meantime, we've put together this slideshow from the Pete Seeger 90th Birthday Party at Madison Square Garden. Enjoy!
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All photos © 2009 Andrew Goetz.
February 27, 2010
Longfellow Nokomis Messenger Article on Larry and EWCS
The Longfellow Messenger has a great article on Larry and Elders’ Wisdom, Children's Song. In particular his recent work in neighborhood schools Hiawatha Elementary and Sanford Middle school. Pick up your copy if you're in the neighborhood or check out the article online.
February 9, 2010
Blue Planet, Green Living Article with Larry - Part Two is Up
The second installment of Julia Wasson's interview with Larry (this time on Bringing Woody Home) is up on their site. Check it out!
February 7, 2010
Hands and Hearts for Haiti Benefit Concert - February 21
Larry Long will be joining local musicians for a benefit concert to help those affected by the recent tragedy in Haiti. More...
January 28, 2010
Blue Planet, Green Living Article
Check Blue Planet, Green Living for a great interview with Larry and his work on the Mississippi River.
November 27, 2009
America.gov
Check out the feature on Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song over at America.gov! It's got a video, photo gallery and some more in-depth articles about the program and some of the elders from past celebration. It's currently on the home page, and you can find the permalink here.
If you would like to learn more about Community Celebration of Place and their work check out the ever-expanding website.
Fall/Winter 2009/2010
As Artist and Executive Director of Community Celebration of Place, Larry will be composing and performing over 40 songs with youth in twelve Elders’ Wisdom, Children’s Song celebrations during the 2009-1010 school year.
Due to his commitments with EWCS, Larry will only be performing a select number of shows. All Elders' Wisdom, Children's Song celebrations are open to the public. For a complete calendar of performances, visit www.communitycelebration.org.
October 2009
Minneapolis Truckers Make History
Minneapolis Truckers Make History is a website with classroom activities and resources about the 1934 Truckers Strike in Minneapolis. Larry has lent his song "Which Side Are You On" to the homepage. Check out the site.
October 23-24
St. Joan of Arc's Annual Cabaret
Larry is one of the many featured artists who will be performing this weekend at St. Joan of Arc's Annual Cabaret. Official Website
September 2009
Pete Seeger Birthday Celebration on Great Performances
The Pete Seeger 90th Birthday Celebration is airing on public television this month. Check local listings for air times in your community. The next Twin Cities airing is on Thursday evening 8/13 at 7:55 pm on tptLIFE (2-3 on digital tv or the converter box. For cable subscribers click here. Read more...
September 13, 2009
All Aboard the Music Train
All Aboard the Music Train with Fiddlin' Pete Watercott and Larry Long! Along with friends and family, Larry and Pete will be taking the train to Bishop, CA and the Mill Pond Music Festival. Read more...
The California Zephyr (known as the Music Train) was made famous by a Hank Williams the First song of the same name. It travels daily from Chicago to Emeryville, CA and all points in between.
Fiddlin' Pete Watercott, Larry Long and friends and family will be hopping on the California Zephyr and heading down to the Mill Pond Folk Festival in Bishop, California, where Fiddlin' Pete is hosting a reunion for fellow musicians and friends.
The train will be leaving from Chicago on September 13 at 2pm, and arriving at the Festival on September 18, where Fiddlin’ Pete is hosting a reunion with fellow musicians and friends.
Interested in Joining us?
Make your reservations soon so we can reserve Superliner Roomettes in the same car. Call Amtrak (1-800 USA-RAIL) and reserve a Roomette in car #0531.
If this journey works out well, we’re talking about organizing another Amtrak journey from Washington D.C. to San Francisco with musical stops along the way.
September 12, 2009
Monarch Festival 2009
Lake Nokomis - Minneapoplis, MN
Celebrate the official butterfly of Minnesota as it begins its amazing 2300 mile migration! The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association, in collaboration with Danza Mexica Cuauhtémoc and Community Celebration of Place, announce a new festival that celebrates our state’s official butterfly. The Monarch Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Lake Nokomis, near the Nokomis Naturescape Gardens. Click here for more information...
July 11, 2009
2009 marks the 20 year reunion of the first Woody Guthrie Festival, founded by Larry Long and the people of Okemah. You can learn more about the history and see a slideshow of photos then and now on the Bringing Woody Home website. (Read more).