Hugh Cameron - Kansas Hermit, 1826-1909 The original "Lawrence Old Guard" Lawrence Founding Father, Civil War Captain, Treehouse Dweller Long-distance Walker, Critic of the Lawrence Elite

Lawrence Old Guard Productions Concerts that Shine our Spirits Since 1988 YOU are a "Lawrence Old Guard" if... 1) You have for some time now (you decide how long) called Lawrence, Kansas your hometown. 2) You strive to encourage and model the high ideals upon which this town was founded, such as justice for all, freedom to think independently, and courage to oppose abuses of power. 3) You are aware of the importance of periodically, in whatever form works best for you, shaking your booty. If this sounds like you, welcome to the club. Shine on, brothers & sisters! Lawrence needs more light! Larry Carter Lawrence Old Guard Productions www.LCarter.Com

On-going "Lawrence Old Guard" Productions:

Carter Performers
I created the 6-person theater troupe "Carter Performers" in 2006 to put on a musical melodrama I wrote based on the tale of the Pied Piper. We are sponsored by the Kansas Arts Commission, which can pay up to 40% of our performance fee. I act in it as Narrator and as the Villain. See www.CarterPerformers.Com.

"Tuesday Concert"
I started this weekly folk concert series in 2005. As the opening act, I perform the first 10 minutes (improvisational piano or baritone cittern) then introduce the featured band or artist who performs a one-hour concert of original material. See www.TuesdayConcert.Com.

"Lawrence Scottish Fest"
I created "Lawrence Scots" in 2005 to promote "Lawrence Scottish Fest," an annual Celtic music festival I started producing in 2002. "Lawrence Scottish Fest" typically features music by Forest Green (my duo with Cordelia Brown) and Maria & Megan (Maria Anthony and Megan Hurt) or their Celtic rock band "Uncle Dirty Toes," plus additional music and poetry by Pipers of the Plains, Rev Douglas Phenix, and various special guests. I am also the Master of Ceremonies. See www.LawrencScots.Org.

Additional "Lawrence Old Guard" Concerts:

Forest Green's Winter concert
Signs of Life, December, 2008
With special guest Jennifer Bryan on violin.

Larry Carter & Friends
Signs of Life, May, 2008
With special guest Jennifer Bryan, Clark Jamison & Cordelia Brown

Forest Green's Winter concert
Signs of Life, December, 2007
With Maria Anthony & Megan Hurt.

Larry Carter: Piano & Cittern
Signs of Life, April, 2006
Kelly Dougherty, a marvelous singer from Kansas City, joined me for this concert. It featured, my original folk & children's music, plus my piano arrangements of traditional English dance tunes.

The Winter Solstice Concert
Ecumenical Christian Ministries, December, 2004
"Gotch" (Mark Gottschall, with Larry Carter on electric bass, Clark Jamison on congas, and Sabes on sax) opening for the world music band "Lila"

"The Earth Day Concert"
Lawrence Arts Center, April, 2000
A benefit concert for "Wild Care," a wild animal rehabilitation center
Music by Larry Carter & Marianne Carter and Maria & Megan, plus critters by Wild Care

"The Celtic Solstice Concert"
Lawrence Arts Center, December, 1999
Music by Forest Green and harpest Pamela Bruner

"The Celtic Autumn Concert"
Lawrence Arts Center, October, 1998
Music by Forest Green and Nine Mile Burn

"The Celtic Spring Concert"
Lawrence Arts Center, April 1997
Music by Forest Green, Talisman and Jim & Dana Hurlburt

"The Gaea Concert"
The Old Lawrence Arts Center, October, 1996
Benefit for Gaea Retreat Center - host for the annual "Heartland Spirit Fest"
Music by Carter-Storm and Gerald Trimble

"Celtic Spring Concert"
The Old Lawrence Arts Center, March, 1995
Music by Carter-Storm and Newgrange

"The Wetlands Concert" Co-produced with Hank Guaresco
The Old Lawrence Arts Center, October, 1994
A benefit for "The Wetlands Coalition"
Music by Kim Forehand, Carter-Storm, plus Wetlands slide show by Hank Guaresco

"The Concert for Peace" co-produced with Yohanna Storm
Lawrence Arts Center, March, 1991
Benefit for Lawrence Coalition for Peace & Justice
Music by Carter-Storm

"The Concert for the Spring"
Lawrence Arts Center, April 1989
Music by Larry Carter, Avalon, and The Whole Earth Consort

"The Concert for the Spring"
The Old Lawrence Arts Center, Spring, 1988
Music by Larry Carter & Friends and The Whole Earth Consort