The Berkeley-based folksinger LARRY HANKS will be heading east this spring with his wife and singing partner DEBORAH ROBINS-HANKS. The two have recently issued a brand-new CD, NO HIDING PLACE, which is already drawing enormous praise.

Larry is a national treasure, one of our greatest purveyors of traditional and tradition-based American song. Unfortunately, he leaves the west coast so rarely that many Americans have never had the chance to hear him. And now that he and Deborah have paired up, we'll also get wonderful harmonies and another great performer.

Here's what our very own "Anglo" (John Roberts) had to say about Larry last April, here on Mudcat:

"LARRY IS GREAT!

"I've known him for more than 30 years - he embodies the essence of traditional American music - Go and see him, you won't be disappointed, and will curse yourself for missing him when your friends tell you how good he was."

That's quoted with Anglo's permission, which tells you he means it.

For Midwest Bookings (month of May), contact Deborah Robins-Hanks. She's a loyal Mudcatter, so you can PM her here at BabyPix.

I'm in charge of East Coast Bookings (month of June). PM me at Martha Burns.

Meanwhile, Larry and Deborah made a grand tour of the UK last April. Would love to hear feedback from Mudcatters who were able to hear them.