Tuesday Concert Series
Lawrence Old Guard Productions
in partnership with the Lawrence Arts Center
7:00 sharp-8:20ish, FREE (tip jar)
Mission Statement - "None of us succeeds alone, and there’s room enough for all of us out there. You don’t have to love each other’s music. But if you respect each other’s hard work and dedication to the craft, lend a hand and support one another... Come together and help one another succeed!” Anonymous
About the Tuesday Concert Series - This is NOT an official Lawrence Arts Center event. Rather, they have generously allowed me to use their lobby as a guest production. As Lawrence Old Guard Productions I created the Tuesday Concert Series in 2004 to provide a classy, low-pressure venue for local acoustic musicians. My goal was to encourage original music in particular by creating a concert venue where audience members listened intently without distractions from talking, drinking, eating, playing foosball, etc. The series was originally held at Signs of Life Bookstore in downtown Lawrence until moving to the Lawrence Arts Center in the fall of 2010. In appreciation to the LAC for supporting local musicians, we do a fundraiser concert every year. Past fundraiser concerts included Bob Dylan Night, John Prine Night, and Ukulele Night. The current annual fundraiser is Woman Songwriter Night where woman-led bands perform their favorite songs written by a famous woman songwriter, plus one of their own original songs.
About the Host and Producer - Tal (Larry) Carter I am a four-time champion in the Open Division of the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Contest between 1989 and 2010, playing a 10-string Cittern-Guitar that I designed. I just released my newest album, English Fiddle Tunes for Piano. In addition to solo performances on piano, I play banjo and guitar in the duo "Jeannie & Tal" and in our 4-piece "Jeannie & Tal Band." As "Lawrence Old Guard Productions," I have produced a wide variety of events since the mid-1980s, including Lawrence Scottish Fest (9 years), Lawrence Bhakti Fest (7 years), the Chanting by Lamplight series (2 years), the local music stage at Lawrence Busker Fest (3 years), Carter Performers (my 6-person theater troupe sponsored by the Kansas Arts Commission, 3 years) and, of course, this Tuesday Concert Series (19 years). I've started going by my longtime nickname Tal (rhymes with pal), but "Larry" is fine also.
See www.TalCarter.com for details.
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Lawrence Acoustic Musicians
Would you or your acoustic band like to be considered for this series? If at least one band member lives in Douglas County, you have the necessary sound equipment, you are willing to play for tips, you agree to promote your show, and you can recruit at least 20-25 people to attend, please contact me. cartermusic@yahoo.com
Tal (Larry) Carter - Producer & Host www.TalCarter.com
It is also my pleasure to offer a One Song Opening Act before every performance, either solo or as the "Jeannie & Tal" duo. Please be aware that we start promptly at 7:00 and that seating is sometimes limited. Also, I would remind you that, although a free concert, these excellent musicians are working just for tips. If you enjoy their performance and want to encourage them to continue making music, I hope you will reward their dedication to their craft.
In addition to the Lawrence Arts Center, please say THANK YOU to our other sponsors for covering my expenses so that the tip jar can go straight to the performers. No, really. The next time you are in the store, please thank them.
BeatifulMusicViolinShop.com MassStreetMusic.com MandolinCafe.com SupersonicMusic.Com
Click "SCHEDULE" at the top for a list of musicians who have performed in this series since 2022.
Friends - 2025 was a great year for quality performances by Lawrence acoustic musicians. My THANKS to the following musicians who graced the Tuesday Concert Series stage this year.
* Woman Songwriters Night - Lila, Star Sister Revival, Jeannie & Tal, Mary Conn & Bryan Hicks, Rita Beyer & Byron James
* Gerald Trimble and Jambaroque – World music
* Susan Hancock & the Bell Brothers - Elegant, classic jazz
* Nichols & Millspaugh - Acoustic country blues
* The Twangles - Banjo/cello jazz & pop
* Easy G & the Blue Notes - Blues, Folk, Originals
* Betsy O & the Hollaback Boys - Roots & quirky bluegrass
* No Bow Tie - Classical music redefined
* Boys of the Prairie – Traditional Celtic
* Coreopsis – Originals, New England Contradance, Old-time
* Carswell & Hope – Indie Folk
* Ashley Davis – Songs I Was Raised On
* Joe Casad – Singer/songwriter performing originals, Americana
* D Pound – Singer/songwriter performing originals, Americana
20th Year News - The BIG TWENTY for the Tuesday Concert Series starts in March, and it will be terrific, including...
* Bob Dylan Night - Lawrence's finest acoustic musicians performing their favorite Dylan songs
* Ashley Davis - Her annual "Songs I Was Raised On" concert
* Bob Walkenhorst - Yes, this esteemed member of The Rainmakers just moved to Lawrence. Woohoo! Rock on, friends.
* Mire Pral - Gypsy jazz via Django Reinhardt and more
* Status Crow - Original folk-rock music
* And more, including cool t-shirts & stickers.
Be checking this website, www.TuesdayConcert.com ,for updates.
Happy Holidays, friends. I'll catch ya on the flip-flop.
Love, Tal
www.TuesdayConcert.com www.TalCarter.com