Tuesday Concert, 940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS (2026)

03/10/2026

Tuesday Concert - St Patrick's Day Ceili
March 17th, Lawrence Arts Center
7:00 sharp - 8:30ish FREE (tip jar)
Details, TuesdayConcert.com

I am delighted to announce that not only will the Boys of the Prairie be performing in the Tuesday Concert Series on St Patrick's Day, but the Lawrence Arts Center Irish Dancers will be joining them for an evening of traditional music and dance. Get your green on, because it doesn't get much better than this.

The Boys of the Prairie is Lawrence's oldest and most respected Celtic band. They have two concerts earlier in the day, but reserved the evening of traditional Celtic tunes and songs just for us. As an added bonus, Annie Stark's Irish Dancers will be kicking (literally) off the evening with their fine dance forms.

Friends - what else could you possbly want to do Tuesday Evening to celebrate the luck of the Irish on St Patrick's Day?

12/10/2025

Last Night's Fun
"No Bow Tie" closed out the 19th year of the Tuesday Concert Series with their strange and wonderful re-arrangements. Classical music will never be the same.

2025 was a great year for quality performances by Lawrence acoustic musicians. My THANKS to the following musicians who graced the Tuesday Concert Series stage this year.

* Woman Songwriters Night - Lila, Star Sister Revival, Jeannie & Tal, Mary Conn & Bryan Hicks, Rita Beyer & Byron James
* Gerald Trimble and Jambaroque – World music
* Susan Hancock & the Bell Brothers - Elegant, classic jazz
* Nichols & Millspaugh - Acoustic country blues
* The Twangles - Banjo/cello jazz & pop
* Easy G & the Blue Notes - Blues, Folk, Originals
* Betsy O & the Hollaback Boys - Roots & quirky bluegrass
* No Bow Tie - Classical music redefined
* Boys of the Prairie – Traditional Celtic
* Coreopsis – Originals, New England Contradance, Old-time,
* Carswell & Hope – Indie Folk
* Ashley Davis – Songs I Was Raised On
* Joe Casad – Originals, Americana
* D Pound – Originals, Americana

20th Year News - The BIG TWENTY for the Tuesday Concert Series starts in March, and it will be terrific, including...

* Bob Dylan Night - Lawrence's finest acoustic musicians performing their favorite Dylan songs
* Ashley Davis - annual "Songs I Was Raised On" concert
* Bob Walkenhorst - Yes, this esteemed member of The Rainmakers just moved to Lawrence. Woohoo!
* Mire Pral - Gypsy jazz via Django Reinhardt and more
* Status Crow - Original folk-rock music
* And more to come, including cool t-shirts & stickers. Be checking www.TuesdayConcert.com for updates.

PLEASE SAY "THANKS" to the following music-oriented businesses that sponsor this series . By covering my expenses, they make it possible for all the tip jar $ to go straight to the musicians.
* Mass Street Music
* Beautiful Violin Music Shop
* Supersonic Music
* www.MandolinCafe.com
* Lawrence Arts Center

Happy Holidays, friends. I'll catch ya on the flip-flop.
Love, Tal
www.TuesdayConcert.com
www.TalCarter.com

11/05/2025

Tuesday Concert presents Easy G & the Blue Notes
Nov 11, Lawrence Arts Center, 7:00 sharp-8:30ish
FREE (tip jar)
One Song Opening Act by Tal Carter

If you follow Lawrence's music scene, you probably know Greg Pelligreen as a solo musician, as a frequent guest sitting in with other bands, and as a producer of various open mics and music jams around town. When hot guitar leads by Warren Jurgen and solid foundational bass by Ross Black are added to the mix, Easy G & the Blue Notes comes alive with their engaging mix of Americana, acoustic blues and originals.

And the rest of the fall season looks great too.
See www.TuesdayConcert.com for details.

Nov 11 - Easy G & the Blue Notes - Blues, Folk, Originals
Nov 18 - Betsy O & the Hollaback Boys - Roots & quirky bluegrass
Dec 9 - No Bow Tie - Classical music redefined

10/10/2025

Tuesday Concert presents Susan Hancock & the Bell Brothers
Elegant, Classic Jazz
Oct 14th, 7:00-8:20, FREE (tip jar)
Lawrence Arts Center

Friends - There is a jazz renaissance happening in Lawrence right now, and the Tuesday Concert Series continues to do its part by featuring one of Lawrence's most outstanding singers. Join vocalist Susan Hancock for a stirring show of quintessential American Songbook favorites such as Cheek to Cheek, Makin Whoopee, La Vie en Rose, and Funny Valentine. Joining her will be the Bell brothers, two phenomenal musicians who are new to Lawrence for their Masters in Music. Take in Alan (piano) and Andy (bass) as we perform in multiple languages!

And the rest of the fall Tuesday Concert performance schedule looks great as well.
Oct 21 - Nichols & Milspaugh - Acoustic country blues
Nov 4 - The Twangles - Banjo/cello jazz & pop
Nov 11 - Easy G and the Blue Notes - Blues, folk, rock, & originals
Nov 18 – Betsy O & the Hollaback Boys - Roots & quirky bluegrass
Dec 9 – No Bow Tie - Classical music redefined

PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS
Mass Street Music, Beautiful Music Violin Shop, Mandolin Cafe, Supersonic Music Store, Lawrence Arts Center

09/11/2025

JUST TWO WEEKS until Woman Songwriters Night kicks off the fall season of the Tuesday Concert Series at the Lawrence Arts Center. Five acts will perform songs by their favorite woman songwriter, plus one of their own originals.

Join Lila, Byron James & Rita Beyer, StarSister Revival, Mary Conn & Bryan Hicks, and Jeannie & Tal in this benefit for the Lawrence Arts Center. Sept 23rd, 7:00 sharp to 8:30ish, FREE (tip jar)

And the rest of the fall performance schedule looks great as well.

Sept 30 - Gerald Trimble & Jambaroque - World music

Oct 14 - Susan Hancock & Friends - Elegant, classic jazz

Oct 21 - Nichols & Milspaugh - Acoustic country blues

Nov 4 - The Twangles - Banjo/cello jazz & pop

Nov 11 - Easy G and the Blue Notes - Blues, folk, rock, & originals

Nov 18 – Betsy O & the Hollaback Boys - Roots & quirky bluegrass

Dec 9 – No Bow Tie - Classical music redefined

PLEASE THANK OUR SPONSORS
Mass Street Music, Beautiful Music Violin Shop, Mandolin Cafe, Supersonic Music Store, Lawrence Arts Center

08/21/2025

Friends - this fall's Tuesday Concert Series is just one month away, and it is going to be terrific. Lawrence Arts Center, 7:00 sharp to 8:30, FREE (tip jar) - A Lawrence Old Guard Production

Sept 23 – Woman Songwriters Night
Lila, StarSister Revival, Mary Conn & Bryan Hicks, Jeannie & Tal. and Byron James & Rita Beyer will perform original songs and songs by a famous woman songwriter in this benefit for the Lawrence Arts Center.

Sept 30 - Gerald Trimble & Jambaroque - World music

Oct 14 - Susan Hancock & Friends - Elegant, classic jazz

Oct 21 - Nichols & Milspaugh - Acoustic country blues

Nov 4 - The Twangles - Banjo/cello jazz & pop

Nov 11 - Easy G and the Blue Notes - Blues, folk, rock, & originals

Nov 18 – Betsy O & the Hollaback Boys - Roots & quirky bluegrass

Dec 9 – No Bow Tie - Classical music redefined

03/05/2025

Tuesday Concert Series
Lawrence Arts Center 7:00-8:15, FREE (tip jar)
Details - www.TuesdayConcert.com

Friends - The spring 2025 season of the Tuesday Concert Series at the Lawrence Arts Center on March 18th, and it's going to be another great season. We will begin with a treat for those who you who don't get enough traditional Celtic music on St Patrick's Day. Lawrence's longtime Celtic band, Boys of the Prairie, kicks off our 19th year on the day after St Paddy's. The next week, Carswell & Hope bring their rocking Indie Folk to the stage along with original songs by singer/songwriter D Pound. Ashley Davis returns in April for another of her special concerts of Songs I Was Raised On. The season ends in May with original songs by singer/songwriter Joe Casad, New England contra-dance music by Coreopsis, and original old time and bluegrass fiddle music from Signal Ridge..

Please THANK the following business sponsors who make it possible for all the tip jar to go the musicians:
Mass Street Music,
Beautiful Music Violin Shop,
Mandolin Cafe,
Lawrence Arts Center,
and our newest sponsor Supersonic Music - Lawrence.

March 18 - Boys of the Prairie - Celtic tunes and songs
March 25 - D Pound - Originals, Americana AND
Carswell & Hope - Indie Folk
April 29 – Ashley Davis – Songs I Was Raise On
May 6 - Joe Casad - Originals, Americana AND
Coreopsis - New England contradance, Irish, Originals
May 13 - Signal Ridge - original old time, bluegrass fiddle

12/13/2024

Friends - The 18th year of the Tuesday Concert Series has come to a close. My thanks to the following musicians who graced the Tuesday Concert stage at the Lawrence Arts Center over the last year.

Branoc - Celtic Music
Lila - Original New World Music
Ashley Davis - Songs I Was Raised On
Mary Conn Trio - Jazz
Status Crow - Folk Rock Originals & Americana
Greg Pelligreen – Original & Americana
Jenna Rae - Originals & Americana
Melvin Litton & Dan Hermreck - Originals & Americana
Ellie LeBar – Original & Americana
Bob Freeman - Originals & Americana
Woman Songwriters Night – Songs written by famous women, as performed by Megan Luttrell, Ardys Ramberg, Harris & Frydman, Mary Conn Trio, Jeannie & Tal, Bianca & Benton, With A Twist, and Holly Taylor.
Byron James - Classical guitar
MegaFauna - Improvisational band
The Lost Keys –energetic old time music
Bryan Hicks - Jazz standards
Tal Carter – Album release, traditional English fiddle tunes for piano
No Bow Tie - Classical music mayhem on acoustic guitars
Sally & the Hurts - Contemporary & original folk
Jeannie & Tal Band - Contemporary & traditional folk
Ingevalds Spelmän - Scandinavian folk dance music

A big THANK YOU to our sponsors for covering my expenses so that the tip jar can go straight to the performers.
Beautiful Music Violin Shop
Mandolin Cafe
Lawrence Arts Center
Mass Street Music

The 19th year of the Tuesday Concert Series will start on March 18th, 2025. It already looks to be another incredible season of great music that features local acoustic musicians. Until then, I hope you have a warm, safe and joyful winter.

Tal (Larry) Carter
www.TalCarter.com

10/27/2024

Tuesday Concert presents "No Bow Tie"
Oct 29, Lawrence Arts Center, 7-8:15ish, FREE (tip jar)

I've SO been looking forward to this concert. Start with stellar guitar skills, add... ummm... unusual arrangements of classical music, and you start to get the idea. The last time they played in the series they got a standing ovation, and for good reason. Here is how John Svoboda describes the band: "Join us for a fun evening of Musical Blasphemy as we laugh with Mozart, reggae with Beethoven, and break every rule in the book of classical music. A good time for all!"

The remainder of the season looks great too.
Nov 12 – Sally and The Hurts - (Contemporary & original folk)

Nov 19 – Jeannie & Tal - (Contemporary & traditional folk. Yep, I'm finally scheduling my own 4-piece band.)

Dec 10th – Ingevalds Spelmän - (Scandinavian folk music)

The schedule is somewhat erratic due to other events at the Lawrence Arts Center, so I encourage you to join the Tuesday Concert page to receive event announcements, or check the website, www.TuesdayConcert.com, for reminders.

10/01/2024

TONIGHT - Tuesday Concert presents The Lost Keys
Oct 1st, Lawrence Arts Center, 7:00-8:30, FREE (tip jar)

WOOHOO. I am excited to announce that Tricia Spencer and Howard Rains (Spencer & Rains) are bringing in their kids for a whole band experience at their Tuesday Concert performance. If you have attended the Kansas Fiddling & Picking Championships recently, you know the extent to which this family has dominated the competition. Tricia has won the Open Fiddle Division more times than anyone in my memory, including being the reigning Kansas Fiddle Champ, and Isaiah has recently won both the Open Fiddle Division and the Flatpick Guitar Division. AND, this year the Lost Keys won the band competition, which I suppose means they are the top acoustic band in the whole state. This is going to be a great concert of energetic old-time music. Don’t miss it.

AND - the rest of the fall season looks fantastic as well.

Oct 15 - Bryan Hicks (Jazz standards) and Carswell & Hope (Vintage rock sounds and sensibilities together with big harmonies, carefully crafted textures and inventive songwriting)

Oct 29 – "No Bow Tie" (Classical music mayhem on acoustic guitars)

Nov 12 – Sally and The Hurts - (Contemporary & original folk)

Nov 19 – Jeannie & Tal - (Contemporary & traditional folk)

Dec 10th – Ingevalds Spelmän - (Scandinavian folk music)

The schedule is somewhat erratic due to other events at the Lawrence Arts Center, so I encourage you to join the Tuesday Concert page to receive event announcements, or check the website, www.TuesdayConcert.com, for reminders.

09/18/2024

Last Night's Fun

At last night's Tuesday Concert, I debuted my new album of traditional English fiddle tunes arranged for piano. I also included one of my originals at the end. I am posting this YouTube version of the complete album here and on my website, www.TalCarter.com, for FREE between now and Halloween. CDs, digital downloads, and a house concert version that includes the stories behind the music will be available soon. I hope you will listen for FREE for a limited time.

00:00 The Highwayman Set
(The Whistling Thief, The Gentleman Thief, Turpin Hero)
06:14 Old Mother Oxford
11:08 Staines Morris
13:45 Argeers
16:36 The Beau Strategem.
19:17 Baca Pipes Morris (16th century version of Greensleeves)
24:13 Lulle Me Beyond Thee
27:36 The Country Dance Set (Linnen Hall, The Handsome Couple)
32:07 All In A Garden Green
34:52 The Nutting Girl
38:30 The Tuneful Nightingale
42:11 Swaggering Boney
44:30 The Midnight Dance of the Box Elder Bugs (by Tal Carter)
https://youtu.be/iPY7A-VwaBg

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