Bicutural, multi- instrumentalists Larry Bellorin (harp, upright bass, cuatro, maracas) and Joe Troop (Banjo, guitar and fiddle) present a program that features a distinct blend of their musical inheritances and traditions as well as storytelling about the ways that music and social movements coalesce.
Larry hails from Monagas, Venezuela and is a legend of Llanera music. Joe is from North Carolina and is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and oldtime musician. Larry was forced into exile and is an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Joe, after a decade in South America, got stranded back in his stomping grounds in the pandemic. Both men are versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters on a mission to show that music has no borders. As a duo they perform a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music.
The two will be performing as part of a Special Event hosted by Valley Stage Productions at the Richmond Congregational Church on Tuesday, Jan. 24 beginning at 7:00 p.m. We feel very fortunate to have them coming to Richmond while on their northeast American tour.
Do yourself a favor and give the following links a listen. It'll be a new experience for sure.
"Gabanjo" - https://youtu.be/NYG0bFpnvVc
"Hermano Migrante" - https://youtu.be/gTyH26uTG5Y
OUR COVID PROTOCOL: We have added safety guidelines based on industry/live performance practices which in turn are based on the current science and data and are therefore subject to change, so please check our website frequently for updates. Please make sure you are comfortable with these requirements before purchasing tickets.
Face covering is strongly encouraged for attendance but not mandatory.
Vaccination is expected of all visitors, volunteers, staff, and faculty who are eligible.
Hand sanitizer stations are conveniently located in multiple locations in the lobby.
Tickets are $23 in advance and $25 day of show. Seniors (65+) and children 16 and under are $15 in advance, $17.50 day of show.
Tickets can be purchased at https://events.com/r/en_US/tickets/larry--joe-richmond-january-873340 or by contacting Don Sheldon directly at 802-434-4563 or don@valleystage.net. You'll save on processing fees by going through Don.
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