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Larry Garcia Founder of DetroitCountryMusic.com

About Me

Ok.. So my life has turned another corner.. I'm now a proud (very proud) Grandpa. My Daughter gave birth to a beautiful baby girl with a Full head of hair. Some characteristics from both my daughter and her husband of course, but I think she looks like her grandpa. (prob much to the dismay of my ex wife) Grace is beautiful, perfect and is already on track to be truly spoiled. But hey--- that is what grandpa's are for.. right?
To me.. It's not just all about the music, The Musicians rule for me.
I started DetroitCountryMusic.com about almost nine years ago now and it has been such a wild Ride. I have met some of the most wonderful people anyone could ever imagine, and watching them create and perform incredible music is what I wake up for.
I am also the House Photographer for the Freedom Hill Amphitheatre in Sterling Heights, MI and the Andiamo Celebrity Showroom in Warren, The Emerald Theatre in Mt. Clemens and the Royal Oak Music Theatre in Royal Oak. It is one of the most interesting jobs a person can have. Not only do I get to see great shows, I work the Meet and Greets and get some very up close and personal time with the performers. I've been doing this for years now, and I enjoy it more and more each season
I am living with a heart condition called Dilated Cardiomyopathy, with Congestive Heart Failure. By rights, I should be pushing up daisies, but I think the things that I do that I love have kept me from being on the other side of the astroturf. I am LIVING proof that the mind has a great deal of control over the body. I have a multi-function heart implant that has saved my life about 5 times in the last 4 years. Statistically I should not be walking, or doing any of the things I do ... boy, am I showing those docs..eh?.. Actually I owe a great deal to My cardio team led by Dr. Steven Timmis.
Please hit the website, we are constantly putting up photos and more information.. and sometime before the new years, I hope to be launching Version II of the website.. more info, LOTS more bands, and more fun for you...
My Philosophy of Life
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - Martini in one hand - chocolate in the other - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO, What a Ride!!!!"
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My Interests



Photography, Aviation (cant fly anymore, but I still think about it), Music of course, and my incredible children Jill, Who Lives in Arizona with her husband Chad ( I'm about to become a grandpa) , Mike working hard this year as a landscaper in Macomb County, Heather working hard and still going to school (my Wild Child)... and all of my other musical children I have adopted along the way. (Right Sarah?).. I love them all

I'd like to meet:

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Music:

Of course Country Music is Primary to me, but I am very eclectic when it comes to what I like to listen to. I don't quite get the feeling for rap or urban music, but Im up for any kind of challenge...

Movies:

The Abyss is probably my favorite movie... but really other than 2am, who has time for movies.. IT's all about LIVE MUSIC. You would think that as winter hits, things would be slowing down, but I am actually working very hard already on NEXT summer. Lots of wonderful things to come to the Detroit Area for Summer 2007.. Just watch .. it will amaze you. It is my intention to have DCM in the forefront of it all...

Television:

Dramas - Now that the West Wing is over... (although I have season 1-7 on DVD) The top rated current run drama for me is NCIS. I still enjoy a good Star Trek Rerun. I have found a gem of a comedy in THE BIG BANG THEORY, giving all of us high school nerds a show of our own. New series IN PLAIN SIGHT is showing promise... Not much into any of the reality shows, they just seem so contrived, Do people actually watch Flav - a Flav?

Books:

Probably what I read most is techincal manuals. I know.. boring and drab, but my father who was a teacher all his life did instill the gift of wanting to learn in all of us, for that I will always be greatful. And his prime wisdom of the ages is.. "You don't need to know everything, but knowing where to find the answer will always make you seem as though you do"

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My Blog

December With DCM

Sorry It's been so long since I've posted a blog, so I wanted to catch y'all up with some of the things happening in DCM's (and mine) world.First lets talk about December.. it's going to be a whirlwin...
Posted by DetroitCountryMusic.com on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:06:00 PST

Holiday Party - Sun December 10th

Im really looking forward to next sunday, I would love for everyone to come out.  The night is going to start off with Sarah Lenore, and to be honest, we don't know how much longer Sarah will be ...
Posted by DetroitCountryMusic.com on Sun, 03 Dec 2006 09:39:00 PST

ALL BAND MEETING set for Nov 13

On November 13th , DCM will host an ALL BAND meeting.  These meeting have been wonderful in the past, and I hope that we will have a great turnout this time as well. Special Guest Tim Roberts fro...
Posted by DetroitCountryMusic.com on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:27:00 PST