Charlie Parr Posts

Charlie Parr in his own words

May 13, 2016 No Comments

Charlie on easel

Charlie Parr strolled into the neighborhood yesterday—barefoot, even though it was cold and damp. We had a nice conversation on my podcast about the hardships and joys of life on the road, dropping out of school, and how he slowly got into making music as a vocation. He’s doing what he loves, and that’s what I’m trying to do: as an author, and an urban farmer. My new urban farm, Tiny Farm Duluth, is slowly coming together. The soil of formerly wasted space within the city of Duluth has been tilled, and seeds will soon be sown.

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Charlie Parr – “I Ain’t Dead Yet”

Apr 15, 2016 2 Comments

Charlie Parr - I Ain't Dead Yet EPIn this video from March 20, Duluth’s Charlie Parr shares a powdered toothpaste anecdote and performs “Ain’t Dead Yet” at the Ore Dock Brewing Company in Marquette.

The song is on Parr’s new limited edition EP, a 10-inch record (pressed on green vinyl) set for release on Saturday as part of Record Store Day.


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Charlie Parr – “Jaybird”

Mar 24, 2016 No Comments

Duluth’s Charlie Parr performs on the gondola at Lutsen Mountains on March 17, the day after his concert at Papa Charlie’s during the DuLutsen North of North Music & Ski Festival.


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Charlie Parr – “Hobo” (from the Bischoff Sessions)

Jan 22, 2016 No Comments

The Bischoff Sessions is a compilation album planned for release later in 2016. Proceeds will go toward creating awareness and understanding for drug and alcohol abuse. This is the first video of the series, featuring Duluth’s Charlie Parr recorded at Orange 72 Studio downtown Eau Claire.


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Painting Charlie Parr’s guitar, and who the heck is Dave Hundrieser?

Nov 19, 2015 5 Comments

Charlie Parr's Guitar

My wife, Shawna Gilmore, has an interesting job. Today, for example, she painted the back of Charlie Parr’s amazing guitar. The instrument is a phenomenal work of art, both front and back. Next Tuesday is a great opportunity to come out and hear Charlie make music with it alongside his good buddy, Dave Hundrieser. Read more about Charlie and Dave, and see the garage they recorded in together previously, at Ed’s Big Adventure.

By the way, Teague Alexy, Tin Can Gin, Don Ness, Emily Larson, a stunning tap dancer, and I, will also be participating in Cornucopia at the Red Herring Lounge. Check out this amazing event on Facebook/a> and the PDD Calendar.


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Acoustic Guitar Sessions presents Charlie Parr

Jul 07, 2015 No Comments


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Charlie Parr’s Stumpjumper Trailer

Jun 17, 2015 No Comments

Phil Cook, producer of Charlie Parr’s new album Stumpjumper, narrates this video that follows Parr from the North Shores of Duluth to the hills of North Carolina. The footage was shot by Cook, Maxwell McGruder and Adam Heathcott.


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Charlie Parr – “Over the Red Cedar” (Live in MPR studios)

Jun 01, 2015 No Comments


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Charlie Parr: guitar virtuoso, friend, barefoot prophet

May 18, 2015 1 Comment

Charlie Parr Duluth

Charlie Parr is one of the most unusual and fascinating individuals I’ve ever met. He has lived in my neighborhood for years, but for some reason I hadn’t summoned the courage required to knock on his door until only recently. Finding him to be as accessible as an open book, I unexpectedly encountered a kindred spirit while making a friend. I don’t come across many kindred spirits, so this is worth writing home about.

Read more about this fascinating, one-of-a-kind soul here.


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The Best of Clyde at the 2014 Homegrown Music Festival

Apr 29, 2015 1 Comment

Here are highlights from the big Homegrown 2014 show at Clyde Iron Works, (via The PlayList) featuring Actual Wolf, Southwire and the Black-eyed Snakes with Charlie Parr.


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Charlie Parr – 30 Minute Music Hour

Dec 24, 2014 No Comments

The self-taught guitarist from Duluth performs his Piedmont-style blues live in the Wisconsin Public Television studios in Madison.


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Video: Charlie Parr Live at the Paramount Theatre in Austin

Nov 14, 2014 1 Comment

KSMQ, the public television station for southern Minnesota and northern Iowa, captured Duluth musician Charlie Parr performing a concert in his hometown of Austin, Minn. last month. Next Thursday Parr performs in Duluth with Alan Sparhawk at Sacred Heart Music Center.


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Charlie Parr music in “Town of the Living Dead” TV show trailer

Oct 07, 2014 No Comments

zombieThe song “Ain’t No Grave Gonna Hold My Body Down” by Duluth musician Charlie Parr is prominently featured in this trailer for the new TV series Town of the Living Dead, which premieres Oct. 7 on the Syfy cable network.


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Charlie Parr – “Union Tramp”

May 19, 2014 No Comments

Green Room performance by Duluth’s Charlie Parr at Turner Hall in Milwaukee. Video produced by Phil Hosticka & Jay Patterson.


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Rhubarb on Rhubarb on Rhubarb: Chum’s 2013 Rhubarb Festival

Jul 02, 2013 1 Comment

You missed out if you weren’t able to make it out to the ninth annual Chum Rhubarb Festival this past Saturday. From rhubarb pies to rhubarb brats, the food pyramid was covered. Musician Charlie Parr headlined the festival with a performance in the afternoon. Here’s a sample of that tasty day!

Photos by Alex Leone.

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