Larrivée Supported Artists
Willie Watson
"I bought my first Larrivée 20 years ago, it was the sound I wanted for a lifetime"
For nearly two decades, Willie Watson has made modern folk music rooted in older traditions. He’s a folksinger in the classic sense: a singer, storyteller, and traveler, with a catalog of songs that bridge the gap between the past and present. On Willie's upcoming release of Folksinger Vol. 2, he acts as a modern interpreter of older songs, passing along his own version of the music that came long before him.
Southern gospel. Railroad songs. Delta blues. Irish fiddle tunes. Appalachian music. Folksinger Vol. 2 makes room for it all. Produced by David Rawlings, the album carries on a rich tradition in folk music: the sharing and swapping of old songs. Long ago, the 11 compositions that appear on Folksinger Vol. 2 were popularized by artists like Leadbelly, Reverend Gary Davis, Furry Lewis, and Bascom Lamar Lunsford. The songs don’t actually belong to those artists, though. They don’t belong to anyone. Instead, they’re part of the folk canon, passed from generation to generation by singers like Watson.
Nobuo ”NoB" Yamada
DAIDALAIDA, URUGOME, OSAMU METAL 80’S
Plays L-09
Nobuo “NoB” Yamada is a vocalist and guitarist of DAIDA LAIDA. The main theme song of “Saint Seiya” and “Todoroki Sentai Bowkenger” is sung by NoB. In 1983, he participated in Munetaka Higuchi’s (LOUDNESS Drummer) solo album “Destruction,” then he debuted as a vocalist in “Make-Up” in 84. Released four albums. Participated in “URUGOME” in 86. In 88, “GRAND-PRIX” was formed and released five albums. He has worked with numerous units, sessions, and recordings such as VANITY, P.A.F (X Japan/PATA), and has been active in various activities. He is currently participating in live performances in South America, Europe, and other overseas and many anime song events.
Rench
Rench/Gangstagrass
Plays D-40R
"It's just great craftsmanship. I am hooked and need no others"
Based out of Brooklyn, Rench is an Emmy nominated, billboard charting musician and producer. He has been combining Country and Hip-Hop sounds for more than a decade, including solo material and projects like Gangstagrass.
Zach Nugent
Zach Nugent Band
Plays D-44 ZN Custom
"Larrivée is the end of the road when it comes to searching for YOUR guitar. I love that."
Never one to shy away from new and challenging ideas, Zach performances promise intensity and beauty in the delivery of the music that he’s built a reputation with.
Scott Southworth
Plays 000-40R, OM-03MT Custom, D-10, 00-03
"Balance, tone and a beautiful voice that has never once let me down."
Scott tours across the US and Europe, headlining festivals, theaters, playing pubs, house concerts, songwriter nights, coffee houses...no matter where he is, he has been proud to be playing one of his Larrivee Guitars since 2007.