Lawrence Old Guard Productions

In cooperation with the Lawrence Arts Center

Concert series showcasing Lawrence Acoustic Musicians

7:00-8:15ish - FREE (tip jar)

Friends - The fall season of the 18th year of the Tuesday Concert Series kicks off September 3rd with Woman Songwriter's Night. Eight acts fronted by woman musicians will be performing songs by their favorite woman songwriters. This is our annual benefit for the Lawrence Arts Center, our way of saying "thanks" to them for letting me host the Tuesday Concert Series here. The rest of the fall Tuesday Concert season will knock your socks off. Sept 3 – Woman Songwriters Night Megan Luttrell, Ardys Ramberg, Harris & Frydman (Lisa Harris-Frydman & Rick Frydman), Mary Conn Trio (Mary Conn, Ven Bergdall & Bryan Hicks), Jeannie & Tal, (Jeannie Zandi & Tal Carter), Bianca & Benton (Bianca Storlazzi & Benton Peugh), With A Twist (Ann & Marvin Hunt), and Holly Taylor. Sept 17 – Byron James - (Classical guitar) and MegaFauna (Improvisational band with violin, viola, guitar & bass that “celebrates the contributions of large mammals of the Pleistocene era that lived in Kansas.” Oct 1 – The Lost Keys – Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains are bringing in their whole band for this performance of energetic old time music. The band won the band competition at this year's Kansas Fiddling & Picking Championships. Oct 15 – Bryan Hicks - Jazz standards, and Tal Carter traditional English fiddle tunes for piano Oct 29 – No Bow Tie - Classical music mayhem on acoustic guitars Nov 12 – Sally & the Hurts - Contemporary & original folk Nov 19 – Jeannie & Tal - Contemporary & traditional folk Dec 10th – Ingevalds Spelmän - Scandinavian folk music The schedule is somewhat erratic due to other events at the Lawrence Arts Center, so I encourage you to join the Tuesday Concert Facebook page to receive details, including event announcements, or check this website, www.TuesdayConcert.com, for reminders. < Tal (Larry) Carter www.TalCarter.com I've started using my longtime nickname, Tal (rhymes with pal). However, calling me Larry is also fine.

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Oct 14th - I regret to announce that Nick Carswell is sick and needs to cancel his half of the Tuesday Concert show this week. We wish him a quick recovery.

Bryan Hicks will still present his half, playing guitar and singing jazz standards. Perhaps you have heard his jazz set at Genovese or while performing with Ardys Ramberg and others, in which case you know what a treat this will be.

And - I will cover Nick’s slot by debuting 30 minutes of instrumental tunes and tales from my new album of traditional English fiddle tunes arranged for piano. I think knowing the stories behind the tunes creates a much richer appreciation for the music. For example, I’ll play “Turpin Hero,” referencing a dashing highwayman named Dick Turpin who was a folk hero to the common folk but was eventually hanged when he couldn't resist pulling off one last caper. And there's "The Beau Stratagem," referencing Beau Brummel and how he inspired the outrageous attire of the London dandies of the early 1800s. And there's "Swaggering Boney" (Napoleon Bonepart) that lead to countless bawdy pub lyrics. The stories and the tunes belong together.

“None of us succeeds alone, and there’s room enough for all of us out there. You don’t have to love each other’s music. But if you respect each other’s hard work and dedication to the craft, lend a hand and support one another... Come together and help one another succeed!” Anonymous

About FREE Admission

Yes, admission is free. THowever, performers are working just for the tip jar. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors in covering my advertising, 100% of the tip jar goes directly to the evening's artists. As you are able, your generous donation will encourage them to continue making excellent music.

History of the Tuesday Concert Series

This is NOT an official Lawrence Arts Center event. Rather, they have generously allowed me to use their lobby as a guest production. As Lawrence Old Guard Productions I created the Tuesday Concert Series in 2005 to provide a classy, low-pressure venue for local acoustic musicians. My goal was to encourage original music in particular by creating a concert venue where audience members listened intently without distractions from talking, drinking, eating, playing foosball, etc.

The series was originally held at Signs of Life Bookstore in downtown Lawrence until moving to the Lawrence Arts Center in the fall of 2010. In appreciation to the LAC for supporting local musicians, we do a fundraiser concert every year. Past fundraiser concerts included Bob Dylan Night, John Prine Night, and Ukulele Night. The current annual fundraiser is Woman Songwriter Night where musicians perform a few of their favorite songs written by a woman songwriter.

As always, my thanks to Lisa Purdon and the staff at the Lawrence Arts Center, JJ and staff at Beautiful Music Violin Shop, Scott at Mandolin Cafe, and Jim and staff at Mass Street Music for SUPPORTING LOCAL MUSICIANS!

About the Host and Producer Tal (Larry) Carter is a four-time champion in the Open Division of the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Contest between 1989 and 2010, playing a 10-string Cittern-Guitar that he designed. In addition to solo performances on piano, he plays banjo and guitar in the duo "Jeannie & Tal." As "Lawrence Old Guard Productions," he has produced a wide variety of events since the mid-1980s, including Lawrence Scottish Fest, Lawrence Bhakti Fest, the Chanting By Lamplight series, and, of course, this Tuesday Concert Series. PS - I've started going by my longtime nickname Tal (rhymes with pal), but "Larry" is fine also.

Lawrence Acoustic Musicians! Would you or your band like to be considered for the Tuesday Concert Series? Read these PERFORMER DETAILS and if you're interested contact me.

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