In San Diego CA,
Martin Greaves on Keyboards
James East on Bass
Charlie George on Drums
In New Mexico
Robert Muller on Keyboards
Maud Beenhouwer on Bass
Barrett Martin on Drums
Jeff Sussman on Drums
Influences
Guitar: Eric Johnson, The Edge, Jeff Thall, Steve Stevens, Nile Rogers, Prince, Neal Schon, Steve Via, Andy Timmons, Andy Summers,
Artist: Prince, Kings X, Dan Reed Network, Tony James, Jeff Coplan,
Producer: Nile Rogers, Daniel Lanois, Jeff Coplan, Trevor Horn, Jon Kurzweg
Larry started playing guitar at age 9, after his mom through his drumset out the window. Self taught on guitar.
1986 and 1987 Larry won the New York City "Limelight guitar solo contest.
In 1988 Larry toured with Spanish/Italian artist Miguel Bose. In 1990 his first CD came out (Larry Mitchell Grude BMG) 1991 He played on Ric Ocasek's Fire Ball Zone Cd and appears in the music video "Rockaway". In 1991 Toured with Rock singer Billy Squier and appears in the music video's "She goes down" and "Hollywood". In 1992 toured with Folk pop sing songwriter Tracy Chapman.
Larry has worked with worked with various artist- TM Stevens (black rock christmas TV show Germany and Japan The band was called "THe Crunch") Sandra Bernard's music video "Super Star". And in 1993 Waner Bros. released Larry's guitar instructional video 'The Linking System". In 1993 Larry's 2nd CD release "Mind Body Soul" came out on Guitar Player Magzine records later switched to Jesse Colin Young's label Ridgetop music. Between 1994-1995 performed on the Jon Stewart show with Coolio, Montel Jordan and Pete Rock and CL Smooth.
1995 Released "Escape (acoustic passages vol 1)" String time music (America) & Bandai (Japan).
1997 Released "Temptation" String time music (America)
1999 Released "Insatiable" String time music (America) Won San Diego Music awards "best pop jazz"
In 1995 Larry produced the "Rust Charles band" his first outside production, which started the path of producing various singer writers in Rock, Acoustic folk, Pop and R&B. Winning several awards in CA and most recently in the New Mexico Music Awards.
Currently producing Native American Artist Shelley Morningsong for Silverwave records. Look for an October 2006 release.
Endorsements: Ibanez Guitars since 1988, DiMarzio pickups since 1985 and D'Adario Strings since 1985.
Past endorsements: Hartke Speakers, Hughes & Kettner amps, Go Incase travel guitar cases.
Touring:
2005 Guitarist with The Robert Mirabal Band
1992 Guitarist with Tracy Chapman
1991 Guitarist with Billy Squier
1991 Guitarist with Ric Ocasek
Producer: (Full Albums) year is release date
2007 Totemic Flute Chants (Johnny Whitehorse) Co produced with Robert Mirabal
2006 Lucky (Randi Driscoll) Swim Swam Swum music (Singer Songwriter)
2006 Johnny Whitehorse (Johnny Whitehorse) Silver Wave Records (Native American)
Co Produced with Robert MIrabal
2006 Out of the Ashes (Shelley Morningsong) Silver Wave Records (Native American)
2006 Sonic Temple (Larry Mitchell) String Time Music (Rock Instrumental)
2006 Tony James (Tony James) Co-produced with Tony James
2004 Madi Sato (Madi Sato) (Pop/R&B)
2003 The Beauty Way Tash Terry (Native American)
2002 All In One Day (Eileen Meyer) (Singer Songwriter)
2002 Different Now (Dor Lata) (Pop/Rock)
2001 Things are Different Now (Phil Risen) (Pop Singer Songwriter)
2001 The Play (Randi Driscoll) Swim Swam Swum music (Singer Songwriter)
2000 Inevitable (Eileen Meyer)
1998 Insatiable (Larry Mitchell) String Time Music (Rock Instrumental)
1995 Rust-Charles (Robert Charles blues band) Blues
1995 Escape (Larry Mitchell) String Time Music (Acoustic Instrumental)
1993 Mind Body Soul (Larry Mitchell) Ridgetop Music (Rock Instrumental)
Awards:
2008 Best Native American Album "Totemic Flute Chants" Artist Johnny Whitehorse GRAMMY Award Co produced with Robert Mirabal
2007 Best Native American Production Sweet Protector Artist Shelley Morningsong New Mexico Music Awards
2006 Best Rap Production "The Roof" Artist Teflon New Mexico Music Awards
2005 Rising Sun Madi Sato Best Adult Contemporary Production New Mexico Music Awards
2004Lady Pearl Madi Sato Best R&B Production New Mexico Music Awards
2004Game Alana Banner Best Adult Contemporary Production New Mexico Music Awards
1999Insatiable Larry Mitchell Best Pop Jazz Artist San Diego Music Awards
Film Scores/Songs:
2005 Seeing Dr. Zhao Just-us productions (Documentary)
2005 Beyond Five Senses (Documentary)
2005 The War within HD Films (Major release)
2004 Do It for Uncle Graham (Documentary)
Come see Larry's Guitar Clinic in New Jersey on Wednesday July 15th 7-9pm! He will also be available during the day by appointment for a private lesson!!!!!
Hi Larry! I hardly have time to check myspace anymore but you've been on my mind and I hope you & Candy are well. I still can not believe I missed your message a few months ago! Let me know some of your future performances so that won't happen again! Do you have my new 310 area code #?
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HI Larry, Just popping in to say hi, and to check your Itinerary. I'm so bummed that I got sick on that weekend you were here in San Diego and missed your clinic. Hoping to catch you here next time!
Thanks again, and hope you're having a GREAT summer's beginning! Laura
Guess what?! We have FINALLY posted our full album! check it out! I REALLY think u'll like it! If you like it- let us know! You can purchase each song online for only 1$ a song at www.charetta.com
Howdy squire! Really digging Pony Ride Chapter 7...nice progression and as usual a groove wide enough to drive a truck through!...nice job. Hope all is well. Am close to posting some stuff on Youtube with artists I've worked with including April at Downtime and you're on a lot of these cuts. Will keep you posted. Cheers John