Larry Hanks and Deborah Robins are now in the midst of a month-long east-coast tour. It's a rare and momentous treat to have them here. For mudcatters on the west coast, Larry Hanks needs no introduction.

For those on the east coast who may need some filling in, I thought I'd share the description we printed for Larry and Deborah's upcoming FSGW concert in Washington:

"Berkeley-based folksinger Larry Hanks has been called a 'folksinger's folksinger.' A legendary figure in the west coast folk scene, he has captivated audiences for five decades with his resonant bass voice, his sparse and tasteful guitar accompaniments and his caring approach to every song. Larry's eclectic repertoire includes traditional, work, blues and political songs, both comic and poignant, as well as songs from figures like U. Utah Phillips, Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Malvina Reynolds and Stephen Foster. Not to mention his prodigious store of cowboy songs and other songs of the American West.

"In this rare east-coast tour, Larry is joined by his wife and singing partner Deborah Robins, who brings her own rich talents to the mix, in both harmony and lead vocals and a second guitar. The two now perform together regularly and have a newly-released CD, 'NO HIDING PLACE,' which is already garnering critical praise.

"Come to Larry and Deborah's concert prepared for a memorable experience, and lots of good singing."