Charlie Parr (Fri)

Charlie Parr is a folk troubadour who loves music more than anything. He’s from Minnesota and he plays the guitar like a wizard, writes songs like a poet, and sings old tunes like a storyteller. He has made 19 albums in 20 years and he’s always on the move, doing shows everywhere. He grew up in a working-class family and he learned from folks like Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie. His music sounds like the blues and folk heroes of the past, but has his own twist. Like Grey Fox fans, he knows music is something magical and eternal, and he respects the folk tradition that he’s part of. He’s not here to claim or explain anything; he’s just here to play and share. In 2021, he released “Last of Better Days Ahead,” a Smithsonian Folkways album that showed his guitar and storytelling skills. In 2024, he’s back with “Little Sun,” a bold and honest album that follows his path through the blues and folk traditions and shows his talent as a poet. Hear Charlie Parr. Listen good, folks.