Larry Edelman steps up to the mic to talk about The Canote Twins
By WTJU
Date: 06/14/2024
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Larry Edelman will stop by Sunset Road this Friday afternoon to chat about his latest film, a documentary on The Canote Twins. When he’s not making movies, Larry is a nationally known dance caller, multi-instrumentalist, and film maker. Sunset Road airs Friday afternoon from 4-6 at 91.1FM and streaming at wtju.net.
The Canote Twins, a film by Larry Edelman, is a feature length documentary about Greg and Jere Canote, identical twins who have been playing music together for most of their 70-plus years. And not just any old music, but simply amazing, genetically-matched singing and musicianship. They quickly bring to mind the rich tradition of singing brother duets, evoking such seminal duos as the Blue Sky Boys, the Delmore Brothers, and the Everly Brothers. And they take it up a notch, because they’re not merely brothers, but identical twins. And as musician and editor Paul Kotapish put it, “They’re really ‘twinny’ twins.” Their delightful repertoire spans Americana including rare fiddle tunes, quirky novelty songs, and swing classics, all uniquely interpreted through their positive world view. They’ve shared their music for more than half a century, teaching and performing at countless festivals and workshops, and on radio and television.
