About Larry Murante
Folk-rock
Singer-songwriter
Larry Murante is well known for his soaring, mellifluous tenor,
strong rhythmic guitar style, and engaging stage presence. He performs both
originals and cover tunes. His award-winning original songs feature beautifully
woven stories about everyday folks. They combine compassionate, socially
conscious lyrics with an upbeat, joyful folk-rock style.
Larry’s music is
reminiscent of Jackson Brown, Lyle Lovett, and Marc Cohn. His extensive
repertoire of originals and classic covers can be tailored to audiences at
festivals, wineries, restaurants, pubs, private events, radio interviews, and
house concerts.
In the past 10 years,
Larry Murante has won more than 18 awards in US and international competitions
for songwriting and performance, including Grand Prize Winner of the John
Lennon Songwriting Contest. Other awards include the West Coast Songwriters
Song Contest and the Great American Song Contest. His fourth CD release, Patch
of Sky, has garnered critical acclaim and radio airplay in both the US and
Europe.