BIOGRAPHY

LarryA wins 2009
Nevada Artist Fellowship
Honorable Mention Award

LARRY AYNESMITH received an M.M in Music and advanced doctoral study in ethnomusicology and anthropology. He attended Valparaiso University, Jordan College of Fine Arts at Butler University, and Indiana University-Bloomington where he taught undergraduate music classes.                                                  
Larry is a winner of the 2008-2009 Nevada Artist Fellowship Honorable Mention Award. He has appeared on ABC Television, National Public Radio, with the Northwest Indiana Symphony, the Carson City Symphony, Toccata, Carson City Chamber Singers and others in symphony performances and concertos. He also performs extensively as a solo artist and in ensembles with others primarily in the North Lake Tahoe and Florida regions. His primary instrument is Classical Guitar and he also performs on Cello and African percussion instruments.

Larry has performed in master classes for many of the world's leading leading classical guitarists including Roland Dyens, Ana Vidovic, Steve Thachuk, Marc Teicholz and Jeremy Jouve. In addition, Larry has performed to standing ovations in concert duos with leading guitarists Marc Teicholz and Ricardo Cobo, and with the Sierra Nevada Guitar Ensemble.

Larry's compositions have been performed in concerts by leading Classical Guitarists and he is currently working on an orchestral work. He also teaches select students Classical Guitar. Larry founded the Sierra Nevada Guitar Society.
www.sierraguitar.org

2008 CONCERT SCHEDULE includes:

– February 15. Corporate Event at the Paradiso, St. Petersburg, FL.
– March 8, House Concert, St. Petersburg, FL.
– May 9, Piper's Opera House, Virginia City, NV
– May 11, St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, Incline Village, NV
– May 16, St. Theresa Catholic Church, South Lake Tahoe, CA
– May 17, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, NV
– June 14, Thunderbird Lodge, Incline Village, NV
– July 5, Wingfield Park, Reno, NV
– July 10, Benefit performance for Lake Tahoe Music Festival
– August 3, Cal-Neva Resort, Crystal Bay, NV.
– August 9, benefit for Unitarian Church, Reno, NV.
– August 16. Thunderbird Lodge, Incline Village, NV
– November 13, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, NV.
– December tba, Trinity Episcopal Church, Reno, NV.
– Various venues in Reno/Tahoe, call for info.

LARRY AYNESMITH
TAHOE (and Florida) CLASSICAL GUITARIST

Larry performs "Graúna" by Brazilian composer
João Pernambuco. Grauna translates to "Blackbird" in English.

Larry currently performs and records with a
Ramirez 125 Años Limited Edition Classical Guitar.

Larry is an "MFG Artist" for
My Favorite Guitars

CONTACT
For bookings or inquiries:

Larry performs "Sons de Carillhoes" by Brazilian composer João Pernambuco. The title translates to "Sounds of Bells" in English. 

REVIEWS

"Larry Aynesmith is the finest Classical Guitarist
we have heard in the Reno-Tahoe area. It was a pleasure hearing him perform."
– Dr. and Mrs. William Feltner, Reno, NV 
   October 2008

"This festive audience demanded an encore
and left delighted and humming with appreciation."
– Ernie Grossman, Lake Tahoe Music Festival                                                                    

"Your contribution to our concert was
absolutely spectacular. Since I was the alto
standing directly in front of you, I can personally
attest to your talent.
All of us extend our profound thanks."
– Charlotte S. Tucker, Treasurer, Carson City Symphony

"Your playing is beautiful. "
– Comedian Andy Dick

"Never before has this old house reveled in such golden threads of melody as Larry’s music penetrated the very core of its fabric. Larry shall
surely grace Thunderbird Lodge many times
hence."
– Bill Watson,Thunderbird Lodge
Preservation Society, Inc.

"Larry was a great duo partner."
– Ricardo Cobo , world renowned Guitarist

"Larry plays with great tone."
– Marc Teicholz, Classical Guitar Faculty, San Francisco Conservatory of Music

"Larry plays with great energy and has
something to communicate."
– Jeremy Jouve , Guitar Foundation of America International Competition Winner

"Larry Aynesmith’s music is beautiful . The
sound of his classical guitar blended wonderfully
with the beauty of Lake Tahoe. Larry is a true professional, who is exactly where he needs to be when he needs to be, providing a rich background
to a special event. Larry went above and beyond for
my sister’s wedding. When he heard that my father used to play the ukulele to us when we were girls,
he went out and purchased a ukulele and learned a lovely song to accompany my sister down the aisle. We were moved beyond words. We would love to
listen to him when we could focus more on the
music. Thanks, Larry!
– Sharon Decker, July wedding event at
Lake Tahoe