Larry Hoyt and 3rd & Main at Jazz Central

On Saturday, Sept. 1, Larry Hoyt and 3rd & Main are playing at Jazz Central in Syracuse, New York. Doors open at 7:00. Show starts at 7:30.

This is a free concert (e.g., Hondo Mesa Records fan appreciation night), but reservation are required. Reservations can be made by emailing dfkinsey@HondoMesaRecords.com or by calling 315.708.5217.

Attached are excerpts from reviews of 3rd & Main's CD and Larry Hoyt's CD.

Regards,
Dennis


"3rd & Main puts out a very hip, all-original jazz sound...3rd & Main's cast of Gil Lopez on guitar and vocals, Chris Kneisel on guitar and effects, Mark Eich on bass and Ken Hart on drums weaves a cool effect throughout." Mark Bialczak, Music Critic The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY) April 22, 2007

Larry Hoyt's "Folksinger/Songwriter" on Hondo Mesa Records, was reviewed on September 26, 2004 in the Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY). Music critic, Mark Bialczak noted that Larry "carved quite a comfortable niche with his country-folk hybrid." Hoyt's debut release, "captures the simplicity of folk, the honesty of country... he writes lyrics that are direct...right to the heart." Bialczak went on to say, "Even the covers are full of devotion."

Music critic, Nathan Turk, of the Syracuse New Times found a lot to like in Larry Hoyt's debut CD. Turk notes that Larry "...has such a keen insight of what sounds good in his own music... Hoyt's own songs have especial weight, showing an uncommon handle on folk's poetic simplicity." Turk also praised musician, Henry Jankiewicz's work on the CD, "[Larry's] backing cast lets him breathe, but fleshes out key spots, shining in the achingly pretty instrumental 'Maura's Waltz,' as Henry Jankiewicz's fiddle heads for the stratosphere." Turk concludes with, "Hoyt's Folksinger Songwriter is a near-flawless outing."

Take a breath

Wow. John Engerman's and 3rd & Main's Jazz Central CD release concert was a blast. The place was packed. Folks seemed to like the show: they clapped, they laughed, they bought CDs, they asked for more, etc. It was a fantastic night for the Syracuse, NY music scene.

John is back on the west coast and 3rd & Main is preparing for the upcoming gig at the Taste of Syracuse on June 2.

Hondo Mesa Records will be back at Jazz Central on Sept. 1 with Larry Hoyt and Corn-Bred. I'll keep you informed.

Regards,
Dennis