Reynolds, Larry, 1932-2012
Dates
- Existence: 1932 - 2012
Biographical Note
Larry Reynolds was born in Ahascragh, County Galway in 1932. After emigrating from Ireland at age 20, he became a well-known performer and session leader in the Boston area as well as an organizer of Irish music and dance events. He performed with many Boston groups, including the Tara Ceili Band and the Connacht Ceili Band. In 1975 he co-founded the Boston branch of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann, serving as chairperson for many years. With other family members, he was inducted into the Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Northeast Region Hall of Fame in 2002. He died in 2012.
Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
"Black, Keane, Reynolds", photographs, 2002 November 9
Photographs, programs, and recordings from regional Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
"C.C.E. at the Canadian-American Hall", audio recording, undated
Features performances by Larry Reynolds Sr., Larry Reynolds Jr., Brendan Tonra, Paul Conneely, and others.
This recording is not available for playback due to format impermanence and has not been reformatted
Céilí dance led by Donncha O Muineachain with music by Larry Reynolds and members of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann; musical performance by Buddy MacMaster and Janine Randall, 1997 June 24
Concert, 1990 March 25
Performances by invited fiddle players Kevin Burke, Liz Carroll, Seamus Connolly, Brian Conway, Johnny Cronin, Paddy Cronin, Tony De Marco, Martin Hayes, Eileen Ivers, James Kelly, Andy McGann, Johnny McGreevy, Brendan Mulvihill, Paddy Reynolds, Dale Russ, Martin Wynne, with Mel Mercier on bodhran and bones. Held in Boston College's Gasson Hall.
These recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Dinner honoring Michael O'Connor and Lawrence Reynolds, program, 2007
Promotional materials such as fliers, photographs, programs, and recordings of events organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ), especially by local branches.
Friday Céilí Dance: Irish and Cape Breton Set Dancing, 1995 September 29
Gaelic Roots Concert, 1999 June 24
Hall of Fame induction ceremony, video recording, 2002
Inductees: Michael Danfort, John Droney, Bill Black, Seamus Connolly, Fergus Keane, the Reynolds family (Larry, Larry Jr., Sean, Mike, Paddy), Joe Burke
Performances by: Kimberley Stevens, Allison Reilly, Edward Burke, Fergus Keane, Jimmy Hogan, Tara Lynch, Bill Black, the Reynolds family (Larry, Larry Jr., Sean, Mike, Paddy)
Speakers: Ted McGraw, Patrick Danfort, Frank Kennedy, Larry Reynolds
These recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies, identified by digital content number, can be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Larry Reynolds weekend: Matt Cunningham & Band from County Galway with session musicians at Concannon's Village, Norwood, Massachusetts, audio recording, 1993
Promotional materials such as fliers, photographs, programs, and recordings of events organized by Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ), especially by local branches.
These recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies, identified by digital content number, can be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.
Music Promenade, 1990 March 25
The Promenade included the festival fiddle players and the Set Dancers of the Boston branch of Comhaltas Ceoltori Eireann.
2:30 p.m. Fiddle session with invited fiddle players
3:30 p.m. Set Dancing with Larry Reynolds and Comhaltas Ceoltori Eireann
4:30 p.m. Open session
These recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.