Lee, Larry & Straight Clean and Simple

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Origin: Milo, Alberta, 🇨🇦
Biography:

Larry Vannatta is a country music recording artist and award-winning song writer from Milo, Alberta, Canada. Larry is a proven songwriter and was awarded songwriter of the year by the European Country Music Association (ECMA) in 2011. He is a two-time Canadian Juno nominee and was nominated for best male artist and fan choice award by the Association of Country Music in Alberta in 2012.

Larry’s entertaining performances range from song writer showcase; two- and three-piece acoustic acts to full five-piece country shows. He performs original toe-tapping melodies, Alta/traditional country, bluegrass, and folk ballads. With his smooth vocals, award-winning songwriting skills and professionalism, Larry's songs are must-hear music. His live performances are "must-see" and experience.

Larry’s latest twelve song album, Working Class Man, has just been released in 2012. This is his “stunning” debut solo album (long overdue). The album is filled with Larry’s smooth vocals and powerful lyrics that will easily relate to the everyday listener. The title track, “Working Class Man” has just been released on Hillcrestcds, April 2012 across Europe, UK, Australia, France, Spain, Sweden, New Zealand, Norway, Demark, Netherlands, and was released on RDR promotion Feb 2012 in Canada. Pre-released singles off Larry's new album have been promoted by Ross Allen on Hillcrest CDs accross Europe tracks “Paradise”, Country Junkie", are already proven winners topping most major charts throughout Europe. Paradise has just been rleased accross Canada August 2012 on RDR.

“Quotes” and "Reviews"

"Vannatta’s live performances are salt of the earth, grass roots, pure entertainment”. Festival Coordinator, Camron Noyes for Alberta North and South Country fairs.

"Larry has played for our Louisdreyfus stampede party the past three years and does a great job very entertaining" Brant Randles Pres Louisdreyfus Canada.

Album review: "Love, love, love your CD Album Working Class Man...it is really a superb cd with every song sounding spectacular! Paradise is one of my favorite tracks, Working Class Man very catchy up beat and such an honest song, love you’re Video with this song. So many good songs to choose from; This Old Heart of Mine, Hooked on You, both have great vocals and are wonderful self written songs. Brick by Brick and Heart on my Sleeve are excellent co-written songs. Sixteen Tons (Tennessee E Ford), Faster Horse (Tom T Hall) cover songs will grab the listener for sure love the way you redone these songs. Can't say enough about this album, honestly!!!" CTW Agency Nashville, TN.

"Quotas" “Larry Vannatta and Bob Macgilliray has been performing at our Chuckwagen Stampede events for many years and do a great job great band.” World and Professional Chuck wagon Driver; Jason Glass

Larry is a born and raised Albertan and comes from a musical back ground that he gives full credit to his mom. “When I started my first band Straight Clean & Simple, the best musician I could find was my mom, who ended up playing piano in my band for 18 years. Not too many mother, son bands that I can recall”. Since those early beginnings Larry has taken those strong family values, experience and added them along with his song writing skills and musical friends. He has gained many friendships with fellow musician, peers and artist over the years and employs these musical friends in his band. “I am really lucky to get to do what I love to do, write songs, play music with such great musicians and the best part is we are all family and friends”.

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Larry Lee Vannatta is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician (guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica) from Milo, Alberta. Founder and leader of Straight Clean & Simple. Recipient of the 2011 Song Writer of the Year award by the European Country Music Association. Son of Marina Vannatta.

Larry Vannatta is a born and raised farm boy from Southern Alberta, Canada. His Musical journeys have taken down many roads to success and open up many doors among musical social media. His passion and love for music has allows him to create, write from his rural back ground. Live performance have gained many friendships with fellow musician, peers and artist. Larry writes from his heart and sing from his sole with musical genders reaching out to Trad/Country/Folk/Blugrass to Gospel music.

Larry’s latest 12-track album, Working Class Man, was released in 2012. The album is filled with his smooth vocals and lyrics that easily relate to the everyday listener. Quote "This is a fabulous album, and for me Larry Vannatta’s “Working Class Man” sits right alongside my George Strait collection! Yes, it’s that good! I recommend you get yourself a copy today . . . you won’t be disappointed. CTW Agency, Nashville, TN

Larry Vannatta was introduced into the Palliser's School Wall of Fame for his songwriting achievements. In addition to Vannatta, other honoured inductees included Olympic skater Jason Turner, Dr. David Tano, and Lethbridge Herald photographer Ian Martens.

Alberta Country Music Association has just announced it second ballets. Larry is very honored to be nominated in the top ten Alberta Country Music Artist. Awards show will be held Jan 25 2014

Larry Lee: vocals: acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
John Thiel: acoustic guitar, electric guitar
Pete Boyce: acoustic guitar
Tim Burles: bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Darcy Watmough: electric guitar
John Lacey: steel guitar
Joe Wilderson: bass
Glenn Baker: bass, piano, backing vocals
Jack Hiles: drums
Larry MacIntosh: drums
Bill Nodrick: drums, backing vocals
Keith Floen: piano
Marina Vennatta: : piano, backing vocals
Bobby Macgillivray: harmonica
Sandy Dacey: vocals on 'Till the River Runs Dry'
Bobby Macgillivray: vocals on 'Lookin' at My Old Lady'