news + upcoming shows
Saturday, August 21st
Help Commemorate 25 Years Since the P-9 Strike!
Join Larry and others at the American Legion in Austin, MN, this Saturday! The afternoon will be spent {sharing memories with old friends, enjoying music, and looking to our future by honoring our past. Speakers will include Jim Guyette, Ray Rogers, Pete Rachleff and Pete Winkles. Music will be provided by Larry Long and others."
Where: The American Legion (809 12th Street Southwest, Austin MN)
When: 2pm through the afternoon (Dinner will be served at 6pm)
Cost: There will be a small fee to cover dinner.
August 8, 2010
Larry's Album Boycott Hormel: Live from Austin to Be Featured on MPR's three-part series on the Hormel Strike This Monday
MPR's three-part series, "Austin at a Crossroads: 25 Years After the Hormel Strike," begins Monday on All Things Considered. Two songs, "Proud to March with P-9" by Dennis Jones and "Which Side Are You On" with new words and vocals by Larry Long & Carrie Gerendasy are featured in the series.
Larry produced and released the album Boycott Hormel: Live From Austin to raise funds for the Adopt-a-Family program to assist striking workers, raising over $5,000.
You can find photos, interviews and additional reporting for this project on the MPR website at http://www.mprnewsq.org
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 >
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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 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.
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 21st!
Larry Long will be performing along with other local musicians for a benefit concert to help those affected by the recent tragedy in Haiti. All proceeds will go to the Red Cross. Download the flyer
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.
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 Community Celebration of Place website.
November 17, 2009
Give to the Max — Community Celebration of Place
This Tuesday, November 17, donations made to GiveMN.org will be matched by the Minneapolis and St. Paul Companies. Community Celebration of Place is participating this year. Please take a moment to check out our page at GiveMN.org and consider making a donation today. Remember, any amount helps!
If you would like to learn more about Community Celebration of Place and our work in communities throughout the U.S., check out the Community Celebration of Place website.
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 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.