Local Music SHOW – Larry Allen Brown!!!

Some of his press, through the years, says it best:

“Jack Kerouac with a guitar.” – (Bob McCarthy)

“Truly compelling lyrics and heartfelt vocals driven by memorable tunes.” – (John Chapin)

“…a voice that sounds like mahogany covered in molasses and bourbon; you know it’s a voice that’s seen some things, and done some stuff.” – (Norman Wheatley)

Larry Allen Brown is a Berklee College of Music alumnus, and a multi-album recording artist. Born and raised in Chicago, he’s enjoyed a long career as lead guitarist for a variety of groups, as well as having embarked, decades ago, upon a rewarding solo career as a composer, performer, and teacher on the acoustic guitar. His strong, finger-picking style is heavily influenced by artists such a John Prine (who graduated from the same high school, just a couple years ahead of Larry), Dave van Ronk, John Fahey, and Martin Simpson.

Larry has lived, performed, and taught in many places around the US. Based in Brattleboro for much of his recording career, however, his original music is distinctly expressive of what one might call “a true, Vermont sensibility”. (Check out his album “Covered Bridges”, as well as his others, wherever you check out your music.) Larry moved away, briefly, to Nevada two years ago. He’s back now – permanently this time – and the Local Music Showcase is pleased to be presenting his first public performance, since his return.