Larry Zarella House Concert
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Pre-Show Information
Who: Larry Zarella
Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2008 -
Time: doors open all day - music starts at 7PM - entire concert is webcast live
Suggested in-house donation: $10 honor system - 100% of all proceeds generated go directly to the performer.
Where: The Whole Wheat Radio Palace in Talkeetna, Alaska. Click here for driving directions to Whole Wheat Radio in Talkeetna
Food: Munchies and candy are provided but if you'd like to bring desserts or other food either for yourself or to share, feel free.
Drink: Coffee, tea, non-alcoholic drinks provided. Otherwise, bring your own beer or wine. Please drink responsibly.
Kids: Kids who are quiet during the show and don't intrude on other audience members' acoustic reverie are welcome. If your child gets restless, please take them downstairs to the play area. Our environment is very relaxed so artists often open up and discuss mature topics or use conversational profanity. We leave it up to parents to determine beforehand (by visiting an artist's site) if a show is appropriate for their family.
Contact: Jim Kloss at 733-2452
More Info: More general information about our cabin concerts can be found by clicking on this link If you cannot attend, remember that all of our cabin concerts are webcast live. Just click on the Listen (lo-fi) or Listen (med-fi) or Listen (hi-fi) links on the left-hand menu. In addition, if you can't make the concert, they are recorded and if the artist is happy and gives permission, the complete recording will be posted on this page within a few days of the show.
Larry Zarella Biography
In the spring of 1989, Larry left his hometown of Sagamore Beach, Ma and drove to Alaska with the dream of building a log cabin. He found his place in the woods, built his cabin and began writing songs. In contrast to his time at Berklee and living in Boston, life without electricity and running water sparked creativity. Larry formed the band 'Denali Cooks' and developed a very large and loyal following playing all the major festivals and venues around Alaska.
In 2006, Larry returned to the east coast with his latest release, No Place Special. His songs have been used on television, compilation cd's and featured on Boston's WUMB folk radio. Since his return, Larry is quickly becoming recognized as a top notch performing songwriter, often sharing the stage with the legendary Bill Staines.
Videos and Slideshows
Quotes About Larry
"Larry is a great songwriter, not only are his lyrics and melodies compelling, on top of that, he has something worthwhile to say." -Bill Staines
"Larry's recordings are immediately listenable. They are almost as good as seeing him live. This guy has a voice that is both powerful and sensitive, a sincere and engaging stage presence, and a strong, expressive guitar style. He writes from the heart about love, friendships, community, and humorous situations that pervade life in rural Alaska...."-Esther Golton, Whole Wheat Radio
"When Larry Zarella opens his suitcase of original songs, there's no telling what will get pulled out. Heartbreakingly beautiful... clever... as well as laugh-out-loud funny songs. He draws the audience in with his stories and powerful music. He's clearly one of Alaska's best-kept secrets." - Trudy Heffernan, Acoustic Adventures Promotions
"Alaskan-based Larry Zarella’s homegrown, folky sound has a touch of humor in it but he also ranges across more serious fare and he scores points for his original approach." -Charlie McEnerney, Well Rounded Radio
"Zarella's music exudes a peacefulness similiar to that of James Taylor" Metronome Magazine
"Larry has a natural and responsive gift for telling stories, humorous or heartfelt and true" Northeast In-Tune
"Larry’s greatest performances are the live ones. There is a magic in his stage presence, there is drama and humor. When Larry sings, you not only believe him, you know him and therefore know your own feelings all the better. Whether the song is quiet and understated, loud and triumphant, or simply tickling our funny bone, Larry captures and wins over the audience. This isn’t a capture like that of an opera diva or the Mormon Choir. It is the capture of a friend’s voice around the campfire or in a living room on a dark evening after a wedding or a blizzard or a long canoe paddle." -Jeff Fair, author
External Links
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Live Photos Slideshow (updated as time permits throughout the day)
Live Photos From The Show
Photos from Larry Zarella's Cabin Concert
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