The best singer/songwriters and acoustic performers from Lawrence and the surrounding area perform at Signs of Life Coffee Shop, Bookstore & Art Gallery, 722 Massachusetts in downtown Lawrence. Admission is FREE (tip jar). As the opening act, I play the first 10 minutes (either improvisational folk piano on their gorgeous Steinway grand or baritone cittern) then the featured act presents a one-hour concert.

I hope to see you for year number FOUR of "Tuesday Concert" starting September 9th.

Larry Carter, Host for "Tuesday Concert"
www.LCarter.Com

Sept 9th - Susan Miller - Singer/Songwriter Susan Miller is a singer/songwriter and long-time Lawrence resident. Her original compositions capture themes of love, lust, longing, humor, honor, spirituality and other aspects of the human experience. She accompanies herself on the piano, the accordion and the harmonium (a keyboard instrument from India ). Although she has performed many a house concert in her own living room, this will be Susan’s first time playing for our series.

Sept 16th - Laura Lisbeth - Singer/Songwriter Kansas City musician and artist Laura Lisbeth is new to our series. Her first album was warmly received, with one critic calling her "a neo-folkie who knows how to follow the contemporary folk tradition" and two of her songs winning awards in national songwriter's contests. She frequently performs in the Kansas City area, including hosting the monthly Songwriters Night in Parkville, Missouri.

Sept. 23rd - Jim Krause - Americana & Original Folk Jim has been playing banjo, fiddle & guitar in the Lawrence area for many years. You may have heard him at the Farmer's Market or with the Euphoria Stringband. One minute he'll be singing a traditional Appalachian ballad, maybe followed by a raggy blues or a country song, followed by one of his own original compositions. He teaches banjo at Americana Music Academy.

Sept 30th - Kirk Vernon - Contemporary Folk-Country-Americana Kirk is new to our series. A singer/songwriter from Ozawkie, KS (and detective sergeant with the Jefferson County Sheriff‘s Department), Kirk's first album features contributions by several well-known artists from the Lawrence area. His original songs have a contemporary folk sound.

Oct 7th - Kasey Rausch & Friends - Singer/ Songwriter/ Americana Kasey's band was one of last year’s highlights for this series. She has been delighting people in the Kansas City area for many years now with her quirky, catchy songwriting and singing skills. As she describes her music: "Americana - folk roots, yet with a hint of bluegrass and classic country."

Oct 14th - Lana Maree - Singer/ Songwriter Lana, a singer/songwriter from Lawrence, is returning for the second time to our series. Her folksy tunes range from the whimsical to the intimate, accented by her clear voice and rhythmic guitar.

Oct. 21st - Lisa Sandell - Singer / Songwriter / Slide Guitar Lisa is a Kansas City singer/songwriter whose voice, songwriting and standard guitar playing skills are finely honed. She is best known, however, for her clean yet sassy slide guitar playing. As one reviewer said of her first album, "Sandell...can...send a steel slide intuitively to its steel-string mark with the gentle grace that a Zen archer lets off his arrow to the bullseye."

Oct. 28th - Thomas/DeLancey Band - Celtic/Appalachian/Bluegrass If you have heard them at Winfield's Walnut Valley Festival, you know how pleased we are to have this group in our fall schedule. Whether adapting Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes to their instruments or adding their close vocal harmonies to well-known bluegrass and old-time standards, this group has become a favorite at music camps and festivals. The band features Linda Thomas (hammered dulcimer/keyboards/vocals) and Dan DeLancey (flatpick guitar/vocals), plus Ronnie DeLancey (bass) and Lawrence's own Scott Tichenor (mandolin). As Scott put it, there's nothing else like this around. Don't miss this one.

Nov 4th - Alonzo Beardshear -Eclectic rhythm & blues Alonzo, one of those musicians who can play about any instrument, is well-known in the Lawrence area as both a musician and a soundman. His music is a mix of many different styles - folk, rock, county and world. He has performed in this series in the past with Gloria Roach, so this will be his first solo appearance with this series.

Nov 11th - Ardys & Bradford - Blues, jazz & swing The duo of Ardys Ramberg and Bradford Hoopes has become one of the staples of the Lawrence music scene. This, however, is a rare opportunity to hear them in a quiet, intimate venue. As they describe it, expect to hear songs about the following: "Happy memories. Sad memories. Bitty ditties. Blue trade-offs. Sultry situations." I've been trying to get them here for a while now, so don't miss this one.

Nov 18th - Bayley Kate and the Bluegills - Folk & Alternative Bluegrass Bayley Kate, although still in high school, has already gathered a following throughout Kansas with her eclectic mix of folk, country and alternative bluegrass. She has "Wowed" audiences this year at venues ranging from Winfield (Walnut Valley Festival) to the Kansas City River Festival, plus over 60 other venues in-between. Band members include Jim Hartman (guitar) and others.

Nov 25th - Melek Taus Ensemble - Original world music This Kansas City band draws inspiration for it's original compositions from all around the world, from the mysterious and mystic to the passionate and compassionate. Members, all of whom are classically trained, include Nick Baker (percussion), Joe Gameson (guitar), Emily Tummons (oboe and recorder) and Amory Bottorff (violin). The improvisational nature of their music means the audience presence changes the sound, so join the composition and accept the Melek Taus Ensemble's invitation to participate in what they term "a performance of cosmic proportions and trancendental experience."

Dec 2nd - Ingevald's Spelman - Traditional Swedish Ensemble Traditional Swedish folk music that transports you to the world of old-time Sweden where village fiddlers played for dances and other community occasions. They will get your feet tapping to lively dance tunes, and your imagination stirring with haunting harmonies evoking a world where trolls roamed the darkness. Led by Byron Wiley, other members include Theresa Martin, Ruth Byers, Rosemary O'Malley, Juliet Remmers and Jill Brandenburg.

Dec 9th - Maria & Megan - Original songs and traditional Celtic Singer/guitarist Maria Anthony & violinist Megan Hurt present original songs and traditional music from the Britain Isles. Their lovely harmonies and soaring violin melodies compliment Maria’s strong songwriting skills and unique arrangements of Celtic tunes. Maria & Megan perform each year at Lawrence Scottish Fest and in the band Uncle Dirtytoes.

Dec 16th - Cindy Novelo - Singer/ Songwriter/ 5-string Viola Cindy, a singer/songwriter who plays guitar and 5-string viola, has opened for such national artists as Sam Shaber, Bill Staines and Annie Gallup. In addition to her solo work, she often performs with Kasey Rausch & Friends. Cindy studied at the Conservatory of Music in Bordeaux, France, and has performed with a variety of dance troupes and music ensembles, including the National Symphony of Costa Rica and the Proyer String Quartet.

Dec 23rd - Forest Green - An English Christmas Cordelia Brown, Larry Carter and friends take you to an English parlor to celebrate the season with folk music performed on violin, piano, guitar, accordion and (perhaps) harp. Traditional English fiddle tunes combine with familiar and new Christmas songs. No fake English accents - honest! Forest Green performs each year at "Lawrence Scottish Fest."

About Signs of Life Signs of Life is Lawrence's PRIMARY SPONSOR of LOCAL ACOUSTIC MUSICIANS, including not only the "Tuesday Concert" series but also the Americana Jam Session on Wednesdays, an additional concert series on Fridays, and various special musical performances throughout the year. You can show your appreciation to "Signs of Life" by keeping it in mind as you do your shopping. You undoubtedly know that it is very difficult for independent bookstores to survive in the Internet age, so I encourage you to check out their books. I particularly enjoy the Kansas section, featuring many local artists and authors. I also encourage you to go upstairs to view their fine displays of original art in the art gallery. And when you need a break from shopping, enjoy a cup of coffee or other treats. I suggest the "Talking Donkey" if you need a chocolate-flavored caffeine buzz. Support LOCAL businesses that support LOCAL musicians!

About The Host Larry Carter has been performing in the Lawrence area for more than 25 years, including previously in the rock band Dancing Elephants, the world fusion band Whole Earth Consort, the Celtic rock band Nine Mile Burn and the traditional Celtic band Rowan. In addition to performing solo on piano, guitar and baritone cittern, he performs original and contemporary folk/Celtic music in the duo Forest Green. He founded "Lawrence Scots" in 2005 and, as "Lawrence Old Guard Productions," produces the annual Lawrence Scottish Fest as well as this "Tuesday Concert" series. His most recent venture is playwright, actor, composer and Artistic Director for the theater troupe performing his melodrama Pied Piper: The Rest of the Story. He is a three-time winner in the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Championship on baritone cittern, an instrument he designed. See www.LCarter.Com.

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.

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