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, Wing Foiling Sailing, playing Hockey and enjoying family time with his wife Norma and their 4 children and 7 grand kids.
Festivals & Events Larry Has Played
Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival
Beaches Jazz Festival – Toronto
Southside Shuffle Blues & Jazz Festival – Port Credit Ont.
Kitchener Blues Festival
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
Taphouse – Orangeville
Bruce Steakhouse – Kincardine
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
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 – Laura Greenburg
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 Fleming
Jim Todd
Larry Crowe – Bruce Saunders
Vocalists
Harrison Kennedy
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 – Jessie Obrien
Horn Players
Johnny Ferreira
Russ Strathdee
Steve Kennedy
Chris Nicholl
Ryan Grist
John Shand
Paul Robillard
Harmonica Players
Lee Oskar – Carlo Del Junco – Steve Marriner
Michael Pickett
David Rotundo
Al Lerman
Roly Platt
Harpdog Brown
Adam Gussow
Raoul Bhaneja
Michael Shrimp Daddy Reid
Recordings Larry Has Appeared On
Trouble & Strife – 2006
Live @ Twisters – Wayne Buttery & The Groove Project – 2003
Sweet Leela – Russell Scott – 2020
At Home – Sam Turton – 2011
Devil At Your Back Door – Jeff Campbell – 2018
The Peacock, The Deer And The Moon – Bruce Ley – 2014
Vapours – Brilliant Joe – 2008
The Groove Collection
Orangeville Blues & Jazz 10th Aninniversary CD – 2013
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 [8 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
Maple Blues Awards Nomination – Best New Artist 2006
GIGS
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 – 4:00 PM
WORLD OF JAZZ FESTIVAL
NORTH STAGE – GAGE PARK – BRAMPTON
LARRY KURTZ & THE LAWBREAKERS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 14 2023 – 8:00 PM
CANAL BANK SHUFFLE
THOROLD ONTARIO
PLAYING WITH MURRAY KINSLEY & WICKED GRIN
SUNDAY OCTOBER 15 2023, 2:00 PM
EAST SIDE BAR & GRILL
LONDON ONTARIO
PLAYING WITH MURRAY KINSLEY & WICKED GRIN
Special Sunday show in London! Gonna be a blast. Dave Tettmar on drums, Laura Greenberg on bass and special guest – the irretrievable Larry Kurtz on harp. Opening the show will be young phenom – the Joel Dupuis Band!
JANUARY 21 – 28 2024
BLUES IN JAMAICA!
PLAYING WITH VOODOO PAWNSHOP
PLUS LTZ – CHERYL LESCOM, RICK TAYLOR, CHUCKEE ZEHR