Larry Royce had been the host of Sanctuary the bluegrass gospel show on the Word
FM radio network since January 1995 to July 2009. The show can now be heard on line
at: www.sanctuarybluegrass.com anytime, also Sunday evenings on www.dicksaylor.com
from 5-
Sanctuary airs a mix of traditional and contemporary bluegrass gospel from Bill Monroe
through Nickel Creek and beyond. Many weeks a new gospel release will be featured,
playing 8-
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Larry also plays guitar and mandolin with Joe Hesh and Caleb on a regular basis, plus jams with friends in the Lehigh Valley and Northumberland County. He still plays occasionally with the Earth Riders, a group of friends that have been playing together since 1982.
When Larry lived in Washington D.C. during the early to mid 70’s, he was exposed
to bluegrass music by attending shows at the Birchmere featuring The Seldom Scene,
The Country Gentlemen, Boone Creek, The New Grass Revival, and many more, and listening
to WAMU-
He was inspired by the bluegrass gospel music aired on WAMU’s Stained Glass Bluegrass, and believes that listening to the message in the music directed him to become a Christian.
His hope and prayer is that everyone who tunes in will be offered hope and encouragement and be entertained by the music on Sanctuary.
Larry Royce
Host of Sanctuary
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