Larry Allen Brown
A professional musician and teacher, with progressive political views. I'm what is known as a "blue dot, living in a red state".
Larry; an alumni of Berklee College of Music in Boston, is an accomplished guitarist, and composer, with two CD's ( Cobb Lane, and Music for the High Country..the Soundtrack of Blowing Rock ) of acoustic fingerstyle arrangements of both original music and ancient Celtic melodies. A third is currently in production. His music is published by Global Graffiti Music ( ASCAP ) and can be heard on NPR radio and as soundtracks in film and video documentary's, as well as on various internet web sites. The music is available online through digital distribution from 46 different outlets.
He lives in Birmingham, Alabama along with his wife Kathryn and their two dogs, Murphy and Dipstick.
Latest Articles
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The Lydian Mode
One of the interesting things that can be done when improvising over a major chord is to shift into the Lydian Mode. It's easy to do.
Oct 3, 2008
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Madison's Memorial and Remonstrance
James Madison established his credentials as a champion of religious freedom with his Memorial and Remonstrance against Religious Assessments.
Oct 2, 2008
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Separation of Church and State
Many people seem to be confused over the meaning of the term "separation of church and state". How is it relevant to our lives in America?
Sep 20, 2008
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Jefferson - A Religious Enigma
What role did the Scottish Enlightenment play in Jefferson's views on religious freedom, and would he have seen the United States as a Christian Nation?
Sep 19, 2008
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Jefferson and Religious Freedom in the US
Thomas Jefferson stands alongside Madison as the one of the strongest voices in America for Religious Freedom.
Sep 19, 2008
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Champion of Religious Freedom
One of the most important figures in the concept of the separation of church and state in American history was Virginian, James Madison.
Sep 19, 2008
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Right Wing Authoritarianism
The right wing authoritarian personality has less to do with a political view than it does with a psychological personality structure.
Jul 31, 2008
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Critical Rationalism in Everyday Life
What is Critical Rationalism? Basically, it's an approach to how we obtain knowledge and its foremost proponent was the scientific philosopher, Karl Popper.
Jul 24, 2008
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