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Larry Krause is pleased to let you all know that his third Album has hit the ground and is running. "NORTHERN RANGE" is the name of the CD, and is a very traditional Country sounding album, featuring mostly Larry's original Prairie based Western songs, along with a few otherCanadian favorites. As one reviewer said, "this album takes you to atime when there was no question as to if it was Country or not". This is a totally "Made in Saskatchewan " project, with production done at Riverbend Sound in St. Louis . Wander into Larry's website at www.larrykrause.ca for details about where you can get the CD, andinformation on the release events Larry has planned for the fall.

As for now, the CD is available at my performances, but will soon be on theshelves at Parables and Mcnally Robinson in Saskatoon .

Singer/Songwriter Larry Krause from Christopher Lake , SK., is an avowed disciple of the music of Canadian Country Hall of Farmer, Ian Tyson... he sounds not all that unlike Tyson, he writes songs about the same thing that Tyson has been writing about since entering his Cowboyography era, and he traditionally includes a Tyson song in his own albums. This time around it's a tasty version of of the Ian Tyson ballad My Own Heart's Delight. Larry Krause's own compositions on Northern Range , include tunes like Cowboy's Wish, Year's Flyin' By, Fallin', Footprints in the Moss, Shortest Day of the Year and Nothing Left to Do; all done in a western folklore style, and all leaving you wishing there were more to listen to. Krause also shows a rich musical heritage. In addition to the Ian Tyson tune, he also covers a Stattler Brothers tune, There Is You, taken from their 1983 Lp “Today”, and he ventures into Canadian classic territory covering a Wilf Ingersoll rodeo tune Silver Buckles (a top 30 hit in 1979 for Ingersoll); and also brings back fond memories with a solid version of the fun tune Herschel's Hemi Half Ton, a top 40 hit for Jimmy Arthur Ordge back in 1976.

Northern Range was recorded at Riverbend Sound Studio in St. Louis , SK. and features session work by an assembly of veteran pickers out of the Saskatchewan country talent pool.

Larry has re released the popular "Shortest Day Of the Year". Larrry wrote this song a couple of years ago, and it's had good response from audiences across Western Canada. While the song is loosly autobiographical, it is a scenario that is played out in ranch houses. Winter hits, and the work doesn't quit, it just gets a little tougher. The song was recorded in 2008 at Riverbend Sound in St. Louis, produced by Larry Krause and Dave Sinclair. Background instrumentals by Garry Larson, Dave Sinclair and George Pistun, with Larry Krause doing back up vocals.

The Alberta swing into Stavely and the Calgary Stampede was a great trip. Met up with a bunch of old friends and made a whole slug of new ones. The incredible, positive response in Alberta to “ Northern Range ” caught me a bit by surprise, and it was neat to hear my CD being played by at least 7 of the RV's in the park at Stavely as I walked through to get to the campfire - at the same time. The packed house and great audience in Calgary , was a real treat, with lots of folks there taking my music home with them. "Northern Range is available at alll performances, and will soon be available at Parables and McNally Robinson

Thanks to the organizers of the Window on the West stage for again treating Jim, Graham, Mike and I like really big stars. A big thanks to all that came out to the shows, and picked up CD's, and I hope to see you down the trail. And thanks too, to Jim, Graham and Mike for your excellent backup. You guys made the show. Looking forward to next year !

I am down to 2 instruments left to go onto the CD-Fiddle will be this week, and the last of the guitar next week. I am still optimistic that the album can be released about the 10 of June or so. As all the replicating is being done"in house" at St. Louis, I won't have to wait for the 4 week turnaround time to get them all back. Once the mixing is done, I will have the first pressing in my hands the next day. There are real benefits to "buying local". This CD, and the songs on it, really represents Western Music, and the Prairie Rural lifestyle that we enjoy out here, and I am really pleased to be releasing it.

Larry Krause and Timberline Nominated for 7 SCMA Awards. SCMA's Regina April 16th to 18th /10

The nominations for the Saskatchewan Country Music Association Awards were released March 16 and Larry is very honoured and pleased to announce that he and his band members were nominated in seven categories, including Larry's nomination as "Male Vocalist of the Year". As Larry said, " to be included on the list of nominees for that Award, makes one a winner, regardless the final outcome. It represents the best in Saskatchewan Country Music, and I am humbled to be included on it."

Larry is proud to say that he does all his recording at Riverbend Sound, and the results are great. While these nominations are most certainly well deserved, they come as no surprise to Larry, who in working with these guys, has come to recognize the talent that they bring every time they are called on. Larry would also like to congratulate all of the other nominees in all of the categories. "Your nomination is definitely an indication of your talent and impact on the Saskatchewan Country Music Scene." (posted March 19/10)

Larry's off to the 13th annual Western Music and Cowboy Poetry Show – March 27 th sponsored by the Taber and District Museum Society.

Larry will be performing one set during the day, with a final Main Stage Feature Performance in the evening. Jim Peace will be backing Larry up on guitar in the evening, and Larry will take the stage right before Cowboy Poet extraordinaire BJ Smith. This is Larry's second trip to the Western Music and Cowboy Poetry Show and is looking forward to hooking up with his man friends in Taber , Alberta . If you happen to be in the area be sure to drop around and say hello and meet some Country and Western Music Friends. (posted March 19/10)

Larry appeared on the local Shaw Saskatoon program - "Stripped Down". Shaw continues with their 75th anniversary of their accomplishments in this special series. This is the only music TV show locally produced in Saskatchewan with host Curtis Anderson. Check Shaw cable for repeat broadcasts - to check local listings of Shaw Saskatoon click on the Shaw logo on our Home Page (posted March 8th 2010)

After quite some time we're glad to see Larry's back at Riverbend Studios with Dave Sinclair. "This album will be fan favorites from the many concerts Larry's done all across Saskatchewan and Alberta." The CD "Northern Range" will feature original songs as well as Larry's version of some Canadian Favorites that have gone gold from a few years ago. The CD will feature a broad range of music, with the main focus on the Traditional Western Music that Larry's become famous for. CD release date is set for Spring - May, 2010. If your a fan of Larry's traditional stylings - and - a fan of Western Legends we know that you won't be disappointed. You're going to love "Northern Range".

"Them Cowboys is Trailin' North" is the new name for an event that is having a second go round in Northern Saskatchewan this November, and we're figurin' it will stick!

This year we are featuring; Doris Daley, who is an insightful Cowboy Poet that has performed across North America,
Ol' Ugly, whose story telling will leave you breathless with laughter, and Audrey Neubuhr, who is one of the finest Minnie Pearl tribute performers in Western Canada. Larry will be emceeing the whole shebang, and adding the Western music that he has become known for throughout Western Canada.

The good folks at the Spruce Home Event Center, 10 minutes north of Prince Albert on Hwy 2, will be providing the hall for this event that will kick off at 7:30 on November 13, 2009. All proceeds from this event will be going to the Victoria Hospital Foundation to purchase emergency room equipment.

Larry Krause has received a Western Lifestyles-Western Art Show Special Recognition Award from the Calgary Stampede Western Showcase Committee! This award is "presented in recognition of significant participation and service,
embodying the high ideals of community service associated within the celebration of Western Heritage and values at the Calgary Stampede"

Larry said, "As much as participating in the Calgary Stampede was, in itself, an experience, this recognition by such an esteemed and entrenched part of the Stampede, and the credibility it bears with it, is most certainly humbling."

Larry has put together a Country Music Roadshow that he will be taking out to Bethany Day at Middle Lake. He will be joined by special guests John Quinn and Audrey Neubuhr, with an appearance by Minnie Pearl (who is special in her own way). Garry Larson will be accompanying the group. For this show they will be featuring Traditional Country Gospel with a bit of Bluegrass and Cowboy in the mix. The show will be on stage out on the Bethany Complex at 1:00 on June 14.

The 2009 SCMA Award nominations are out and a big CONGRATS to the members of Larry's backup band, "Timberline", for the individual nominations they received for their musical abilities. The nominations include:

Dave's studio, Riverbend Sound, also received a nomination for Studio of the Year, with Dave and Larry being nominated for Record Producer of the Year. Also nominated, for the first time ever, is Gail Krause, for Manager of the year.

In looking at the list of nominees for all categories, there isn't a loser in the bunch--all have worked hard at their craft, are out there performing steady, and are very deserving of the nomination. All the best and GOOD LUCK to you all!!