Gigs
Larry is having a very exciting and
busy year. Gigging & recording in NYC, tours with artists and
giving clinics, designing and developing new equipment and products
with his favorite manufacturers, all along with coaching the many up
& coming drummers who come through NYC on a visit or have recently
moved here, Larry manages a way to juggle it all and loves every moment
of it.
Click
here
for isolated live dates in NYC or check out his FACEBOOK fan page, or his myspace.com page for more
info.
Playing-wise; You can
most likely catch Larry playing "How To Succeed In Business Without
Really Trying",
on Broadway at
the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. If you are a fan of traditional
Broadway musical-comedy, with a swingin' big band, you will love this
show. Starring Daniel Radcliffe and John Larroquete through
January 1, 2012; Glee star Darren Criss January 3-22; and your favorite
Jonas Brother, Nick Jonas beginning January
24th onward! (Please contact Larry in advance if you would like
to
make sure he will be playing the show that you will be attending, as he
is often out playing other gigs!)
In the 12/07 & 1/08
issues, MODERN DRUMMER
MAGAZINE published a 2 part series of articles that Larry
wrote based
around performing as a show drummer. These will include
information on
skills required, tricks of the trade, and technique and equipment tips
that all drummers should know when seeking or accepting these kind of
gigs. Make sure you pick up the January issue as well for part 2
of the series! And DRUM! MAGAZINE featured
Larry in a Broadway Drummer's Roundtable article in the 10/08
issue. Check them all out!
In the studio, Larry just recorded a new album for singer/songwriter
Mary Gatchell which should be out by the end of the year. (pics
from the sessions should be up soon he hopes!) You can also catch
him on the soundtrack for "THE PRODUCERS" movie,
which has now been released
on DVD by Universal. (Larry played percussion! Guess all those
years
of playing timpani & marimba in college have really paid
off!)
Additionally, Larry can be heard pounding the skins on recent studio
releases from TIDE
(self titled debut) and Dan Strauss (titled
Rocking Chair).
Last but not least, Larry was recently a featured drumset artist at
PASIC, and gave a masterclass on being a successful Broadway and
freelance musician in NYC. The session drew hundreds of attendees all
eager to hear about Larry's experiences, gear choices and tips
on how to make a living playing music. The response was so positive
that Larry has been asked to
present this session at other festivals and schools. And next fall, he
will embark on a 2 week clinic tour throughout Japan and he is VERY
much looking forward to that! This will be his third masterclass
tour of Japan, and anyone who knows Larry, knows he
loves visiting Japan! Larry has also spent much time touring
Japan
with The Mamas & The Papas and has made many friends there.
Plus, he also loves to visit some of his favorite people who make the
best drums in the world, and of course all of Larry's beloved drums as
well... the highly skilled people at Yamaha Drums.
Click here for pix from all drumset clinics & masterclasses: PASIC
