Gerry Laverty / Folksinger - Songwriter
Introduction
Influenced by the Great Folk Scare of Greenwich Village in the 1960's, Gerry Laverty was fortunate to receive early encouragement from fabled Columbia Records producer , Mr. John Hammond who described several of Laverty's early efforts as " quite moving." He has won awards from both Songwriters of Washington ( SAW) and VOCAL ( Va. Organization of Composers and Lyricists) incudling first place for his song Paris ( A Dream) in 1994. In addition to his solo efforts, he has appeared on several compilations, Richmond Local 641 and The Floating Folk Festival, Volumes 1 & 2. He received an award for Recording Artist Of The Year from VOCAL for 2006.
He has opened for Pure Prarie League and Peter Case ( @ The Gravity Lounge - Charlottesville).
His first solo release was Zion Crossroads in 1999. His latest recording is Songs For The New Dark Ages . His songs evoke spiritual images, the lone wanderer and rail against social injustice.
*** SEE THE ARTICLE ON GERRY AND VOCAL IN THE WEEKEND SECTION OF THE RICHMOND TIMES DISPATCH JUNE 28 ***
"Flying Blind Into The Abyss - A definitive anthem for the 1990's " / George Maida-Host of The Electric Croude 88.9 FM WCVE
"Die In Winter was one of those songs that moved me immediately upon hearing it." / Jurgen Kramer- Radio Zusa, Lunenberg, Germany
Sat June 28. Dogwood Dell with VOCAL. 8PM / Nov 8- Harvest Fest- WCVE Ch 23 Richmond, Va w/ George Maida
ALBUM AVAILABILITY
Songs For The New Dark Ages- www.CDbaby.com and I-tunes music store. Hear clips of songs and purchase.
Zion Crossroads- Send $12.00 ( includes postage) to : 2500 East Cary St, Unit 416, Richmond, Va. 23223
www.myspace.com/gerrylavertyfolksingersongwriter
Also available at live performances.
UPDATE : " Find A Little Bit Out (About Her)" with the brillant Bluegrass fiddler, Pete Gooch of Keswick, Va., is now available for download on I Tunes.