Larry & Joe
Jalopy Theatre315 Columbia Street, New York 11231
Larry & Joe bring their duo to Jalopy Theatre for an afternoon set built from Venezuelan and Appalachian folk traditions. Larry Bellorín and Joe Troop are both multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters, and their program moves among harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, maracas, guitar and upright bass. Along with the music, they share stories about the ways musical traditions and social movements coalesce.
Bellorín comes from Monagas, Venezuela, where he is described as a legend of Llanera music; after being forced into exile, he became an asylum seeker in North Carolina. Troop, from North Carolina, is a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and old-time musician who spent a decade in South America. When the pandemic put his acclaimed “latingrass” group Che Apalache on hiatus, he began working with asylum-seeking migrants. The two met in North Carolina and are now based in the Triangle, joining their distinct musical inheritances in a duo shaped by the idea that music has no borders.
Jalopy Theatre offers a unique evening centered on folk and traditional music in a space that feels like a blend of a vintage music hall and a community gathering spot. The venue holds around 100 people, with seating that invites close-up listening, allowing you to catch every nuance of the acoustic performances. The walls reflect its roots in handmade and analog traditions, creating a setting where the music’s authenticity is palpable. Adjacent to the theatre, the Jalopy Tavern serves drinks late into the night, often with live music of its own, extending the experience beyond the main show. Shows are ticketed and often feature multiple sets, fostering a night where the music and the crowd’s focus are intertwined, making it a place to truly immerse yourself in the sounds and stories of roots music.