Larrivee playing artists?

[Mediocre Player]

From the Larrivee webpage, it seems that the number of known or established artists who play Larrivee is very, very little (and please, dont mention Justin King or Brad Paisley).  Any idea why that might be?  You wouldnt see a music professor or a session player on Taylor's webpage for example as an example of a musician who plays a Taylor.

Not that this matters one bit, but whats the deal?

And while we're at it, anyone knows any singer/songwriter who plays a Larry?  Known or indie.  I saw one at club passim back in september and unfortunately cannot remember her name.  She was so awesome, and she played some omv, which sounded very good as well.

[Tycho]

There are a number of artists who have been discussed around here at various times but aren't yet mentioned on the Larrivee site -- a few that I can think of are the guitarist in Old Crow Medicine Show, one of the guys in Dashboard Confessional, and a new female country artist whose name I've temporarily forgotten.  Then there's Raul Midon, who is featured in the current issue of Frets magazine, and who is mentioned on the Larrivee site.

[dbirchett]

There are a number of artists who have been discussed around here at various times but aren't yet mentioned on the Larrivee site -- a few that I can think of are the guitarist in Old Crow Medicine Show, one of the guys in Dashboard Confessional, and a new female country artist whose name I've temporarily forgotten.  Then there's Raul Midon, who is featured in the current issue of Frets magazine, and who is mentioned on the Larrivee site.

I think you are speaking of Susan Haynes.

[Tycho]

Yup, that's her. (Always nice to see a picture of her again.   :WNK>)

[roknroll]

I like!

[Mikeymac]

While he doesnt' currently 'endorse' or play Larrivee's, Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn played them for many years, then 'moved on' to Linda Manzer guitars, but Linda is a Jean Larrivee protege!  (Bruce's first real breakthrough in the US was his '79 song, "Wondering Where the Lions Are," but he's done a LOT since then). 

His most recent album, just released last week, is called "Speechless."  It's a lot of his instrumentals from over the years, plus four new cuts (one only previously released in Japan).  So check it out, and on any cuts from around '82 back, you're probably hearing his Larrivee (he had the equivalent of a C-09, which is an L body with florentine cutaway).

His playing always inspires...

[Mediocre Player]

I think you are speaking of Susan Haynes.

Actually, no, thats not her.  But thanks for posting this picture!

[12barBill]

Here we go again......................................

What a beautiful, uh........guitar.

[Redeemed]

Here we go again......................................

What a beautiful, uh........guitar.

HAHAHHAHA!  :GRN>


But yeah, there really are a good amount of uhmm.. "enlightened" artists out there.  One young up and coming artist by the name of Kyle Riabko is.. or was a Larrivee player, but more recently, he's been performing with a Martin D-35.  In the christian field, there's Bebo Norman and Steve Fee.  I can name a bunch more, but can't really remember the rest off the top of my mind.

Kyle Riabko w/ his L-03R


Bebo Norman w/ his L-09


Steve Fee w/ his J-10



-dan

[GusHustler]

Here in Duluth, Minnesota there's a female singer/songwriter named Sara Softich who plays solo and with a band.  She plays a D-03, when shes on guitar anyway, shes just as phenomonal on the fiddle and the keys.  A really talented musician.

[dbirchett]

Here we go again......................................

What a beautiful, uh........guitar.

Yes she ... uh ........ it is.

[mazareth]

Two I know of: singer/songwriter Dorothy Scott-- http://www.dorothyscott.com/ She switched off between an older D03E (black binding) and Strat w/a humbucker in the bridge position. I bought both the CDs she had available at the time I saw play.

Marcus Bovre both solo and with his band the Evil Twins (no website). Marcus plays a lefty D-05 and a lefty OM-03. He's rootsy singer/songwriter/rocker. He mostly plays in Wisconsin and other upper Midwest states...

And me!  :WNK>

Mark

EDIT: and as of this past Tuesday my playing partner Jimmy...

[ducktrapper]

Cockburn is the reason I bought my L09n in 1976. He plays Manzers, likely, because they are most like older hand built Larrivées, right down to the rosette.  I played a very nice 1976 Manzer, built while she was still with Jean in Toronto. Compared to my 1975 L09, they are twins. I think she may have had a hand in both.

Anyway ... Here's

Maestro John Hiatt with his L09.  Hey and what am I?  Chopped liver? ;)

[poki]

How's about this artist with her Larrivee Parlor.  i forgot her name but i'm sure someone here will remember it.   don't let anyone tell you a parlor can't take center stage.

[PastorChuck]

One of my favorites is Carolyn Dawn Johnson

Here is a link to her website - great picture of her holding her Larrivee

http://www.carolyndawnjohnson.com/home/

[ducktrapper]

Michelle Wright.

[jazzalta]

I think this is a very impressive list.

http://larrivee.com/data/artists/artists.htm

[LookingForLarri]

Here is a screen shot of Sarah McLachlan playing a C10 from a Tonight Show appearance.   

She is performing "I will Remember you"







Many have stated, "and it's a nice shot"

[jwsamuel]

Here is a screen shot of Sarah McLachlan playing a C10 from a Tonight Show appearance.   

It appears they keep the set cold.

Jim

[Redeemed]

It appears they keep the set cold.

Jim

HAHAHAHHA!!!  ^_^ ^_^ ^_^


yes.. uhhh.... there appears to be a noticable crack forming right underneath the bridge of that guitar... due to the cold set.   :WNK>   and I remember watching that performance on TV... her guitar was definintely a little sharp.. again due to the cold set.  :GRN>


-dan
(this is so inappropriate.. I can't believe I replied)