Author: Larry Long

Living In A Rich Man’s World Music Video Featured In StarTribune

https://youtu.be/IXJkLPaqL9k ā€œLarry Long, ā€˜Living in a Rich Man’s World’ video. The good-hearted, liberal-minded Minneapolis singer-songwriter has rearranged his 37-year-old folk song as a Don Henley-like rocker, with Melvin James’ guitar punctuating the potent words and poignant visuals.ā€ —Jon Bream Star Tribune: Pick Six Sunday, July 10, 2016 *Pick Six is

The Death of Philando Castile

The death of Philando Castile is personal, as I'm sure it is for many of you. Mr. Castile went to High School with my oldest daughter.Ā I didn't know Philando, but what I do know is that he was a good man with a bright future.

Clark McGuiness

I met Clark McGuiness on the Nebraska plains, while working on a combine crew for three months from Burkburnett, Texas to Scranton, North Dakota. We called ourselves wheat whackers and what we did is cut wheat, cut wheat, cut wheat, and then cut more wheat. The

Mother & Child

This photograph of mother and child was taken in the heart of the Amazon region near the confluence of the Solimoes and Negro Rivers, which joins to form the Amazon River.Ā  After performing in Manaus, Brazil I traveled by boat with her family downriver, where

Slater Huff

This photo of Slater Huff Jr., taken by Andrew Goetz, is a featured image in Larry's new Living In A Rich Man's World video. Ā Mr. Huff was born July 6, 1924 in Packers Bend, Alabama, which is located on the banks of the Alabama River.Ā Ā Most

American Roots Revue Performing at FGC Gathering

Smithsonian Folkways Recording Artist, activist, community-builder and troubadour, Larry Long, brings his popular American Roots Revue to the FGC GatheringĀ onĀ Wednesday, July 6, 2016 - 7:00pm to 8:45pm Larry is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter who became acquainted with Quakers when they provided him with draft counseling when he

For Pete’s Sake: A Tribute To Pete Seeger

Join Larry Long and an all-star cast at the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua near Bayfield, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 7:30 pm, as they honor one of the world’s most influential folksingers, Pete Seeger, celebrating the many phases of his life in

Little Free Library Festival On May 21st

Saturday, May 21 is going to be epic! Free books. Live storytelling, poetry and music. A 100-Library build. Free haircuts for kids. Larry Long will be present with his friends and guests to absorb the spirit of the Little Free Library Festival that they will

DeGalynn Wade Sanders Memorial

Larry Long will be performing his song, Blest DeGalynn, in honor of DeGalynn Wade Sanders at her memorial on Friday, May 20th. DeGalynn passed away May, 14th, at age 43. She had a vibrant and caring spirit. She was an attorney, mentor and volunteer. DeGalynn

World Premier of Living In A Rich Man’s World Music Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXJkLPaqL9k The World Premier of Living In A Rich Man's World Music Video will be Saturday, April 23, 2016, 7 PM, at Selvamar Studios in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Film Directed by Bob Trench. Music and Lyrics by Larry Long. Sound Recording Produced by Melvin James. Living

Celebrating the Inspiration of Woody Guthrie

Join Larry Long and Joe Savage for an evening of stories and songs benefiting the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), started by Woody Guthrie's wife Marjorie in 1967. May 14, 2016 • 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:15 Celtic Junction | 836 Prior Ave.

Red Roads and Blue Highways: An American Journey in Song and Word

Join Kent Nerburn and Larry Long on Friday, February 19, 2016, 7:00 - 8:30 PM for an evening of songs, stories and music that expresses how their time with First Nations peoples has changed their hearts and transformed their lives. Larry Long, a long-time friend of

Benefit Concert for DeGalynn Wade Sanders

DeGalynn Wade Sanders continues to battle cancer. So her friends, family and well known Minnesota musicians are stepping up to help lift her spirits and defray mounting medical and related expenses. Join us at Pepito's Cantina on January 20, 2016 from 5:30 to 10:00 pm

Larry Long & Waubanewquay Day New Year’s Eve Concert

Larry Long and Waubanewquay, Lead Woman singer for Center Fire in the Three Fires Midewiwin (Heartway) will be ushering in 2016 in ceremony, story and song on December 31st at Gandhi Mahal Restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Address: 3009 27th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406 (612)