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Larry Kaplan and Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki at Along tthe Way Coffeehouse

Larry Kaplan, one of New Englands leading contemporary folksong writers, returns to The Along The Way on Saturday, May 18. Last appearing at the ATW two years ago, Larry brings award winning fiddler Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki with him this year.

Larry's well-known songs are loved and sung throughout the United States and around the worldcompositions respectful of tradition, poignant stories in song, honest, highly singable always memorable. Born in Boston, Larry now calls both London, England, and Essex, Connecticut home. He worked for many years on traditional vessels in Maine, sailing on and helping to restore the Schooner Bowdoin. He has released three CDs through Folk Legacy Records, as well as three more through his independent label, Hannah Lane Music. His music has been used in sound tracks for a number of documentaries, and he has toured at major folk festivals and folk venues internationally, especially throughout England and Scotland, and New Zealand. Fellow song-maker and performer, Sally Rogers notes that "Larry paints pictures with his words and turns of phrase in a way few songwriters do" and Sara Grey says, "Listening to Larry in concert is like sitting by the fire and listening to a great story teller."

Jordan is a New Hampshire-based fiddler who specializes in traditional Celtic music and often joins other performers and bands in genres ranging from folk to rock. Awarded the title of "Master Artist" by the NH State Council On The Arts, and named "Best Fiddler 2016" by NH Magazine, Jordan is currently the musical artist in residence for NH and holds that states best fiddler award for 2018. He has toured nationally with various projects, written soundtracks for audiobooks and television, and appeared as a guest on over 75 albums alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. He currently performs around 200 shows each year, mostly with his own band, the Jordan TW Trio. Tour dates and more info at www.JordanTWmusic.com.