One spring day in 1979, a young Charlie Parr made his way down to East Side Lake in Austin, Minnesota carrying a Johnson 9.9 outboard motor and half of a gallon of gas. His pockets were stuffed with stolen cans of Blatz. The motor did him no good at the lake since he didn’t have a boat, but he was lucky and traded it to a truck driver at a nearby filling station for a beat up Gibson 12-string guitar. He kept the gas.
A confused and shy individual, Charlie Parr plays original and traditional folk and Piedmont-style blues, accompanying himself on National resonator guitars, 12-string guitar and sometimes a banjo. He’s released 6 cd’s, 4 of which are still available, the latest is called “Roustabout” and contains something like 14 tracks of original and traditional folk music recorded in true monophonic sound.
Charlie Parr has failed at most things in his life. Music seems to have rendered him unemployable and is the only thing he’s ever done with any confidence. A lot of folks have been saying nice things about Charlie, despite the lingering odors and indecipherable comments he makes. It says a lot about folks; they’re hanging in there with him, in spite of himself.
Great big fans (and normal-sized friends) of NIKKI & the RUEMATES are sure you'll want to know that they will be playing at CARMODYs in Duluth on Saturday July
25 - in support of their latest album "We all Live Together", and hope that you can make it down. Some great original variety music! Thank you
CAMPOUT ROOTS IS A WEEK AWAY! Hope to see you this June 4th 5th and 6th. Bring a Song. Bring a Friend. These 3 nights will never End! Campout Roots 2009 * TICKET AVAILABLE AT THE GATE 75.00 WEEKEND 35.00 DAY PASS *
Hey to you, brother Charlie! Can't wait to hear the story; I hope you're doing well, man! How's the tour treating you?? Christian and Jessy send their love, by the by; we missed up in the North Country last night (I had to drink your ration of Rye)!!
Charlie I was pleasantly surprised to stumble upon a copy of Criminals and Sinners at the Fetus today. Someone's loss is my gain as my CP discography is complete at long last. Eric
i think you'll be surprised at how green it is here when you get back, having missed spring in MN this year. The trees are in full leaf, (except the oaks of course). hope you are all well, hopefully see you in June.
Dante's Lounge is coming back to the Twin Ports for the release of our second CD - Transparent Scars. It's gonna be a killer weekend of music and partying. Fri Night, June 12th FREE Show at Norm's in Superior and Sat June 13th at 1pm for a FREE In Store performance at the Electric Fetus in DT Duluth. New CD, New Merch and the same good ol' time. LIsten for the adds on 94X the week before the show to get a taste of the new tunes. Let us know if you have any questions about the shows.
Hi Charlie - Thank you for accepting my invitation! I feel ashamed not having located more early, I think your style is autentic and unique at the same time.
Thanks heaps for playing at the old bar last month Charlie. Was a pleasure having you there and hopefully not the last time. Cheers, Joel and Old Bar Crew
Hi Charlie, I know you're knockin' 'em dead currently with your Australian shows. As you know I was a fan way before I saw you live (which was a dream come true for me) and you were so gracious to talk to me for ages, I love that about you Charlie! Don't ever change from who you are which I mean as a human being and as a compliment! I thought the world of your work before I met you, and now I also think the world of you as a genuine person. Thank you Charlie for being the personable person that you are. Also thank you for your valuable time, it meant a lot to me, and congratulations on your Australian tour. Charlie, you are welcome at my home any time :)
I also hope you will grace us all (here in Australia) with your genius again soon. You guys in MN are so lucky to have a National Treasure living close by. I know if I lived locally, I would see Charlie every chance I got.
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