March 5th - Walt Babbit - Roots of Country Music, with Ardys Ramberg & Michael Bradley Walt (guitar) presents The Roots of Country, a program that includes songs from The Carter Family and Jimmie Rodgers in the late 1920s through Ernest Tubb, Hank Williams and Merle Haggard in the early 1950s. Enjoy harmony gospel songs, cowboy yodels, and many great old country songs from the old days with anecdotes, stories and vintage gossip about country stars of the past. He will be joined by Ardys Ramberg and Michael Bradley for some gorgeous harmonies and hot dobro picking.

March 12th – Jon Fitzgerald - Singer/songwriter Jon performed several times in this series when he was a high school student, and he has now progressed to having his own entire evening. His mature songwriting skills are complimented by his solid guitar playing and a powerful voice that will knock your hair back. Jon is at the vanguard of a new breed of young singer/songwriters composing great music. You will be impressed!

March 19th – Celtic Session organized by Frank Shopen & David Agee A rare post-St Patrick's Day treat - ringside seat at a traditional Celtic session featuring many of the finest players in the Lawrence/Kansas City area. Frank is well known from his many years with the traditional Celtic band "Boys of the Prairie." David has been one of the best known Celtic musicians in Kansas City since his early days with Talisman & Scartaglen. Lawrence musicians include members of Dorian's Wheel, and who knows which other great players will show up! Don't miss this one, folks. You haven't REALLY heard Celtic music until you've heard a great session with experienced players.

March 26th - Flint Grey - Original Contemporary Folk Dave Leach (guitar, vocals) and Brad Boerger (guitar, vocals), two of Lawrence's finest songwriters, team up again with Patrick Leach (djembe, pencil, vocals) and Kurt Henning (bass). They were one of the hits of the spring season a year ago, and their new CD sounds GREAT.

Kelly Werts - POSTPONED TO MAY 28th Due to a last-minute scheduling conflict at the Lawrence Arts Center, Kelly's concert has been moved to May 28th. My apologies for the late notice. This will be a great concert, so we hope to see you then.

April 9 - Pickett, Paull & Jeans - Cafe Jazz Americana The original idea was to play 30's style cafe jazz as a nod to D'jango Reinhardt, Eddie Lang, Joe Venuti and Stephan Gappelli. Somewhere down the road, however, a wrong turn occured and romantic, bluegrass and other influences infiltrated. Now they just play anything they want in their own inimitable style. A reformation of the great band Mojo National, the band features some of Lawrence's most accomplished musicians - Joe Pickett (mandolin), Jim Jeans (guitar, mandolin & mandocello) and Michael Paull (bass).

April 16th - Bob Dylan Fest Bob Dylan is one of the most important songwriters today, so we are joining the rest of the known universe in honoring his musical legacy. Musicians include The Heebie Jeebies (Rick Frydman & Debbie Goldberg); Bob Garrett; Zo, Glo, Fitz & Black (Alonzo Beardshear, Gloria Roach, Mike Fitzgerald & David Black); Lana Maree; G Barnes; and Larry Carter & Greg Pelligreen. Two Dylan songs each - mostly favorites with occasional obscurities. Rick organized these in the distant past, and last year's celebration of Dylan's 70th birthday was great fun, so it's a pleasure to continue the tradtiion.

April 23th - Marianne Carter & Darrell Lea When two terrific performers combine talents, it's no surprise that you get a terrific concert. Marianne performs as a soloist (Matty Stryker at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival) and has been in many folk bands, most recently Marianne Carter & Voyager. Darrell has been the lead guitarist in some of the best rock bands to have come out of this area over the last 20 years, including LA Ramblers, The Deal, and Tofu Teddy. He currently performs solo and in Uncle Dirtytoes, Fortnight, and Vera, Chuck & Dave. They don't play out very often as a duo, and this was one of my favorites from last year, so I highly recommend this one.

April 30th - Ardys & Bradford - Blues, Bossa Nova & Jazz The duo of Ardys Ramberg (vocals) and Bradford Hoopes (piano) has become one of the favorites of the Lawrence music scene. Together for eight years, now, Ardys and Bradford are pleased to present some of their new songs--Spring, fun with walking the doggies, losing a favorite tree, a tryst, Gypsy guitars, and more--actually there are a couple of Thelonious Monk tunes thrown in there, too.

May 7th – A Kinks Kollective (music by The Kinks) Join us for an evening of music written by Ray and Dave Davies, performed by members of Fortnight, the Rinkles, the Silos, Rasmandala, and Uncle Dirtytoes, from very early to very late in the Kinks’ career, and including a Davies-inspired original song and a Sanskrit translation of a 60’s hit single. Performers are Sebastian Alfie, Maria Anthony, Bill Clayton, Debbie Goldberg, Megan Hurt, Bryan Foster, Clark Jamison, Darrell Lea, Deborah Pine, Chris Tease, Andy Timmons, and Geeta Tiwari. Very special guest, Iain Ellis, will give a brief discussion of the Kinks as covered in his book Brit Wits- History of British Rock Humor (available at the Raven, the Library, or Amazon), followed by a song. This special program will last a little longer than usual, so I am turning my opening spot over to Iain.

May 14th – Tasha Haas & the Silos - Original folk rock If you know Tasha (guitar, vocals) as the author of strange short stories (winner of the Langston Hughes Award), you'll be pleased to know her original songs are in the same vein - sassy, witty, finely crafted and strange. She is joined by Debbie Goldberg from the Heebie Jeebies (harmony vocals), Iain Ellis (lead guitar) and Mick Palmer (percussion) for cowgirl-inspired folk rock. Don't forget your boots!

May 21st - Byron James & Friends - Original folk rock Byron (guitar) has put together a new band! He has performed numerous times in this series, both solo and with his former band “Big Stack Daddy.” His original music has been described as quirky and heartfelt with a jazzy feel to it - as has Byron himself. THIS WILL BE IN THE BLACK BOX THEATER downstairs due to another event in the lobby area.

May 28th - Kelly Werts - Americana Kelly is well known for his work with The Plaid Family, Connie Dover, and Ashley Davis, and as a soloist throughout Kansas and Missouri. He is currently performing classic old-time and nearly old-time songs in the form of a dialogue between his voice and a vintage Gibson guitar. His appearances in concerts,festivals and schools have helped to keep the old songs alive for thousands of listeners, young and old. By constantly finding new ways of playing old-time music, he has helped to preserve and illuminate it for generations to come. Kelly is an amazing musician who is coming in from out of town as a special treat for us, so please come support his first appearance in our series.

About FREE Admission Yes, admission is free. However, there are certain expenses involved with putting on this series, not to mention the talents of the musicians that would go otherwise unrewarded, so if you are able we hope you will support this series with a donation to the tip jar or purchase a CD.

About the Series The Tuesday Concert series was created by Larry Carter with the goal of providing a classy, low-pressure venue for local acoustic musicians. It was held at Signs of Life bookstore in downtown Lawrence until moving to the Lawrence Arts Center in the fall of 2010. As always, my thanks to Clay and staff at Signs of Life and Susan, Ric and staff and the Lawrence Arts Center for letting me use their space.

About the Host Larry Carter is a 4-time winner in the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Contest. In addition to solo performanes, he does original children's music/storytelling as The Pied Piper of Lawrence, chanting with Whole Earth Kirtan, and contemporary folk with Forest Green As "Lawrence Old Guard Productions," he produces this series, the monthly Chanting by Lamplight, and the annual Lawrence Bhakti Fest.

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