Next Concert: Larry Murante Sunday, March 31, 2019, 4 p.m. Suggested donation: $20 I first heard Larry perform when he had an Official Showcase at FAR-West 2011. Since then, he has played our series two times and we’re glad to have him back again. He is a Seattle-based singer/songwriter who has a reputation as one of the finest contemporary singer/songwriters in the Northwest. His voice is a testament not only to good pipes but to years of training — which he’s done, logging over a decade of study with opera, jazz, and musical theater stylists. His beautifully woven stories about every day folks set to song combine compassionate, socially conscious lyrics and an upbeat, joyful, energetic folk/rock style. He is known for his soaring, mellifluous, tenor, a strong rhythmic guitar style and an engaging stage presence. Larry has won dozens of awards for his songwriting and performance skills including Grand Prize Winner of the International John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Winner of the West Coast Songwriters International Song Contest and many more… He released his 4th CD Patch Of Sky in 2016. "Engaging and direct in live performance, Larry Murante's soaring vocals bring a decor to every song that when combined with his panache for storytelling grabs and holds your complete attention."