Larry Murante

Seattle songwriter Larry Murante has a lot going for him. He has a rich pliable voice and is an accomplished acoustic guitarist whose strong rhythmic playing underlies his tuneful melodies. As a lyricist, Murante tells compelling stories about real life, be it the armed homeless man in "Streets Of Seattle," the tale of an alcoholic landlady in "Katie's House," or the story of the little dog who acted far bigger in "Chumstick Show." The bass/drum/electric and acoustic guitar backing is solid, with guests like John Reischman on mandolin and Orville Johnson on Dobro. - Dirty Linen