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Larry Long 65th Birthday Celebration & CD Release Show

On Friday, November 11, at the Cedar Cultural Center, Larry Long will explore the American landscape that he has celebrated throughout his dynamic career with a birthday celebration and CD release concert. Old favorites will be performed alongside new releases with a world-class band, which includes:

Dove with Claws CD Release on November 11, 2016

“The late Johnny Cash coined the phrase “a dove with claws” to describe the fierce pacifism that grew from his first-hand look at America’s endless wars while entertaining soldiers in Vietnam. Cash’s words are a perfect description of the life and work of Larry Long. “Long’s music had

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

Join highly acclaimed author Kent Nerburn and Larry Long for an afternoon of songs, stories, and music that expresses how their time with First Nations peoples has changed their hearts and transformed their lives. The experiences of the two men weave together to create an unexpected

Larry Long Performs Westerns Plains (1981)

https://youtu.be/3wnslc08ea8 Larry Long performs Western Plains on Night Time Variety, KTCA Public Television before a live audience with host Michelle Barber in 1981. Western Plains is featured on Larry's first vinyl release, Living in a Rich Man's World. Produced by Marian Moore Larry Long: Vocals & guitar Sid Gasner:

For Pete’s Sake: A Tribute to Pete Seeger

Join an all-star cast, including Larry Long, Prudence Johnson, Kevin Kling, Dan Chouinard and the Blue Canvas Orchestra,  as they honor one of the world’s most influential folksingers, Pete Seeger, celebrating the many phases of his life in song, spoken word, and multi-media. WHEN: Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 7:30

A Day of Healing to Honor Veterans Not War

An all day event of musical healing and honoring Veterans will be held at the Eagles Healing Nest in Sauk Centre, Minnesota this Friday, July 15, 2016 from 3 PM to Dark. All Ages. Free & Open To The Public. Musicians performing include: Larry Long, Billy

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

https://youtu.be/IXJkLPaqL9k “Larry Long, ‘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.” —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. 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.  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.  Mr. Huff was born July 6, 1924 in Packers Bend, Alabama, which is located on the banks of the Alabama River.  Most

Video Release for Living in a Rich Man’s World on June 20

On Monday, June 20, Larry Long will be releasing the video for Living in a Rich Man's World, the first of three music videos from Long's forthcoming disc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IXJkLPaqL9k. Long's "Rich Man" video is slated for wide release on social media outlets, his website and YouTube. The video captures

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 Gathering on 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