BIO
Welcome to my website. I like to do many different things. Here is a place where I can share them with you. Cheers! – Larry

Larry grew up in Brampton Ontario, went to high school in Acton, and has been based in Orangeville Ontario – orangeville.ca – since 1983. After high school he studied radio, film and television in the Media Arts Program at Sheridan College.
WOODWORKING
In the summer he painted houses and did carpentry jobs. Larry decided to make woodworking his career and began by working at a custom furniture builder, a kitchen cabinet shop and a carpentry shop specializing in stairs and cabinets. He soon went to work for himself doing renovations. He always enjoyed working on old homes and buildings, but could never find the right trim and woodwork to match the original. In 1987 he purchased an old farmhouse on a 3 acre property on the edge of town where he could have a workshop. Larry’s architectural woodworking company Kurtz Millworks – kurtzmillworks.com –



OTHER ACTIVITIES Larry enjoys are…
Painting portraits of musicians [see his paintings on this website], Larry is a passionate waterman who does Stand Up Paddle Boarding & Surfing on the Great Lakes [ even in the winter!] Windsurfing, Sailing, playing Hockey and enjoying family time with his wife Norma and their 4 children and 5 grand kids.
Festivals & Events Larry Has Played
Orangeville Blues & Jazz
Beaches Jazz Festival – Toronto
Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival – Port Credit Ont.
Mt Tremblant International Blues Fest – Quebec
Lighthouse Blues Festival- Kincardine Ont
Canal Bank Shuffle – Thorold Ont Burlington Rib Fest
Wasaga Beach Blues Festival
Orillia Blues Festival
Barrie Blues & Jazz Festival
Collingwood Jazz Festival
Blues @ Blue Mountain – Collingwood
Bolton Blues & Jazz Festival
Orangeville Rotary Rib Fest
Town Of Orangeville 150 Celebrations
Town Of Orangeville New Years Eve Celebrations
Culture Days 2018 Concert – Orangeville
Seven Bridges Run – Orangeville
Headwaters Arts Festival – Alton Ont.
FoodStock – Mulmer Ontario
SoupStock – Woodbine Park Toronto
Blues & Brews – King City
Brian’s Not just Blues – Peterborough
Limestone City Blues Festival -Kingston
Clubs, Venues
Black Wolf Smokehouse – Orangeville
Millcreek Pub – Orangeville
The Edge Wine Bar – Orangeville
Fionn MacCools – Orangeville
The Mad Hatter – Orangeville
Boston Pizza – Orangeville
Soulyve Carribean Kitchen
Best Western Hotel – Orangeville
Orangeville Opera House
Millcroft Inn – Alton
Ray’s Bakery – Alton
Winchester Arms – Orangeville
Greystones – Orangeville
Flight Deck – Orangeville
Crazy Mark’s – Orangeville
Hillbilly Shack – Orangeville
10 North – Orangeville
Canadian Outpost – Orangeville
Main Street Station – Orangeville
Morty McGees – Orangeville
Il Corso – Orangeville
Shoeless Joes – Orangeville
Dufferin County Museum
Black Birch – Hockley Valley
Hockley Valley Resort
The Busholme Inn – Erin
David’s Restaurant – Erin
Bistro Riviere – Erin
Uncorked On Main – Georgetown
Bruce Steakhouse – Kincardine
Liquid Lounge – Brantford
Violet’s Venue – Barrie
Sticky Fingers – Barrie
Fitzys Crab Shack – Barrie
Bull & Barrel – Barrie
The Boathouse – Midland
Royal Canadian Legion – Penetang
Georgian Queen Blues Cruise – Penetang
Twisters – Orr Lake
Dorah Keogh – Toronto
The Old Mill – Toronto
Healy’s – Toronto
Silver Dollar Room – Toronto
Chicago’s Diner – Toronto
Lula Lounge – Toronto
Dominion on Queen – Toronto
Liberty Grand – Toronto
Monarchs Pub Delta Chelsea Hotel – Toronto
Habour Street Fish Bar – Collingwood
Bruce Bar – Thornbury
Bruce Street Social Club – Clarksburg
The Boathouse – Kitchener
Lancaster Smokehouse – Kitchener
Jet Hall – Hamilton
Donnelly’s Pub – Thorold
Abby Arms – Oakville
Aggie’s Cafe – Flesherton
Woolwich Arms – Guelph
Wally’s – Guelph
The Lion Tavern – St. Catherines
The Old Winery – Niagara On The Lake
Groundswell Coffee House – Alliston
Cadillac Lounge – Toronto
Paddy Flaherty’s – Sarnia
Heartwood Concert Hall – Owen Sound
Artists Larry Has Played Gigs With
Guitarists
Bruce Ley
Michael Ley
James Legere
James Anthony
Brian Blain
Rick Taylor
Wayne Buttery
Murray Kinsley
Paul James
Little G Weevil
Dylan Wickens
Alfie Smith
Danny Marks
Dan McKinnon
Mo Kauffey
Jake Chisholm
Sean Pinchin
Harrison Kennedy
Jack DeKeyzer
Chris Whiteley
David Gogo
WC Clark
Brandon Isaak
Malcolm Batty
Charlie A’Court
Brooke Blackburn
Trevor MacKenzie
Manitoba Hal
Mitch Lewis
Sam Turton
Bassists
Sam Carothers
Bob Hewus
Gary Kendall
Alec Fraser
Bob Stroger
Leigh Ann Stanton
Tom Griffiths
Charlie Hinkel
Douglas Watson
Terry Wilkins
Donato Scipione
Dennis Rondeau
James Rasmussen
Rodney St Amond
Al Richardson
Erick Rock
Greg Smith
Wayne Stewart
Drummers
Charlie Cooley
Willie “Big Eyes” Smith
Mike Fitzpatrick
Gary Craig
Maureen Brown
Bucky Berger
Chuck Keeping
Al Cross
Vince Maccarone
Scott Bruyea
Erick Bruck
Dennis King
Bambalamb Kidd
Gary Taylor
Joey Drums DiMarco
Ian McCreath
Drew Austin
Dave Menard
Chris Simmons
Matthew Flemming
Jim Todd
Larry Crowe
Vocalists
Lisa Hutchinson
Diana Braithwaite
Heather Katz
Layla Zoe
Tara MacKenzie
Kim Mason le-Riche
Piano Players
Bruce Ley
Jim Bruton
Kenny Blues Boss Wayne
Alan Gerber
Lance Anderson
Stan Chang
Curly Bridges
Duane Blackburn
Horn Players
Johnny Ferreira
Russ Strathdee
Steve Kennedy
Chris Nicholl
Ryan Grist
John Shand
Paul Robillard
Harmonica Players
Lee Oskar
Michael Pickett
David Rotundo
Al Lerman
Roly Platt
Harpdog Brown
Adam Gussow
Raoul Bhaneja
Shrimp Daddy
Recordings Larry Has Appeared On
Trouble & Strife
Live @ Twisters – Wayne Buttery & The Groove Project
At Home – Sam Turton
Devil At Your Back Door – Jeff Campbell
The Peacock, The Deer And The Moon – Bruce Ley
Vapours – Brilliant Joe
The Groove Collection – Orangeville Blues & Jazz 10th Aninniversary CD
Awards Larry Has Received
Maple Blues Award 2016 Blues Booster Of The Year
Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal
Paul Harris Fellow Rotary Club International
Orangeville 150 Citizenship Award
Top 100 Festivals & Events Ontario [7 x] Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
Best Festival/ Event – Headwaters Tourism Awards – Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
Skilled Trades Excellence – Dufferin Board Of Trade – Kurtz Millworks
Best in Show – Brushfire Artists for “Blues Weather” Painting
Favourite Blues Band/Artist of the Year – Trouble & Strife – 2007 Canadian Indie Music Awards
GIGS
Friday February 14 8:30 PM
Millcreek Pub – Orangeville Ontario
Larry Kurtz & James Anthony
Friday March 6 8:30 PM
Revival 1863 – Orangeville Ontario
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
Friday March 13 8:30 PM
Millcreek Pub – Orangeville Ontario
Larry Kurtz & Bruce ley
Friday April 3 8:00 PM – 11 PM
Crosscurrents Cafe – Bolton Ontario
Concert with Larry Kurtz & Bruce Ley
Tuesday April 7 – 12:00 PM
Mrs. Mitchells Restaurant – Primrose Ontario
Speaking Engagement for Dufferin Arts Council
Thursday May 14 – 7:00 Pm – 11:00 PM
Uptown Social – Burlington Ontario
Guesting with James Anthony
Friday May 15 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Revival 1863 – Orangeville Ontario
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
Friday May 29 – 8:00 PM
Harbour Street Fish Bar – Collingwood Ontario
With Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
Saturday May 30 8:00 PM
Bruce Steakhouse Kincardine
With Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin
Friday June 5th – 8:00 PM
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival Main Stage
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
Saturday July 11
Lighthouse Blues Festival – Kincardine Ontario
Larry Kurtz & Rick Taylor Duo – Street Stage
Saturday July 11
Lighthouse Blues Festival – Kincardine Ontario
With Murray Kinsley & Wicked Grin – Main Stage
Saturday July 18 4:30 PM
Orangeville Rotary Rib Fest
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
Friday July 24 – 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Revival 1863 – Orangeville Ontario
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers
Friday September 18 – 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Revival 1863 – Orangeville Ontario
Larry Kurtz & The Lawbreakers