Larry "Birdz"

Larry started playing guitar in 1965 and has been playing ever since.  He has studied with a number of prominent local musicians including the inimitable local jazz legend Steve Cancelli.  He's played in a long list of bands including rock, blues, fusion, general business and jazz.  Larry was a founding member of the area's local Beatles tribute band called "Not The Beatles" where he also served as the arranger and musical director.

Some of the other local bands Larry has played with over the years are "The Slang Expression", "GNP Blues Band", "Send Me To Camp", "Sapphire", "RhythmStix", and the "EverBlue" jazz trio.

Larry plays fluently in a wide variety of different styles, and lists some of his biggest influences as Howard Roberts, Lee Ritenour, Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell,  Steely Dan, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page.