Half the reason this interview was so good was because of the interviewer. He was emotionally invested in the story, didn't fidget or get distracted and asked really great questions. Many other interviewers could take a leaf out of his book.
Just came across this and just heard of Charlie Parr through Folkways....how come I’d never heard of him until now? It’s 2021! Love his music and lyrics.
Good to see that Charlie Parr keeps climbing! Used to see him play around Duluth a lot in the early 2000's. Super nice guy and genuine to the bone. That cooking on the car reference is probably real too.
I had the extreme pleasure to attend a concert inside an old railroad car in Dunsmuir, CA with my daughter a few years back. True story! Charlie was amazing and such a great guy.
This interview brought several important concepts to my mind: Many years ago, I saw a music instruction book titled, "How To Play Piano (In Spite of Years of Lessons)". It was a book helping a player get away from sight reading. Like Charlie, I am completely self taught. The advantage to this is not being tied to reading music. The disadvantage is, like Charlie, I spent many years playing only simple 1-4-5 songs, mostly in G (the easiest to play songs with a G tuned Dobro). A few lessons forcing me to learn the neck would have advanced my playing and saved me years of limitations on what I could play. Yes, learning from old records is a great way to bring obscure music out of the shade but a bit of early formal training is still worth it, as long as you don't get trapped into becoming only a sight reader. I also believe learning to play breaks note for note is another trap. Make up your own solos! Finally, I will say, I am very pleased to discover Charlie. His playing on his Mule Guitar is clean, fresh and very smooth. He helped me decide to buy a Mule for myself.
I concur. Being a self taught folky I often feel limited to a handful of minor chords but as I learned more about the circle of fifths I began to incorporate that into my playing and it opened up new doors without learning me up to the point of that schooled rigidity which I feel can be detrimental to the feeling and atmosphere surrounding the bluegrass & punk-folk roots of what I do. Which is : write shocking tunes about the dope fiends, hustlers, and prostitutes crowding my literary world.
Only just came across Charlie in 2021 thanks to one of Tony's shows and I'm spellbound by his music. Now looking back at this and loving it. Thank you Tony
Toni Polecasto...I made a random purchase at Chicago Music Exchange...and this very guitar Charlie Parr guitar showed up. He has been my reso guitar 'youtube hero' since I started learning it, to Awesome...
I know what Charlie means about his hand issues. I’m 63 and having to learn to deal with losing efficiency in my hands that comes with age. Like Charlie much of the enjoyment I have in life is my guitar playing. I remind my myself to just keep moving forward which is really what we must do in life. Now and again I’ll surprise myself. That would make a great video I think to address issues that come with age and especially guitar playing.
Charlie's Dad had good musical tastes. When I hear Charlie do "1922 Blues" I think Dave Van Ronk doing "Cocaine Blues" or "Green Green Rocky Road," or John Hurt doing "Avalon Blues" or "Stack O Lee." He is a musical treasure, and someday I will get to see him. Charlie, come to Florida some winter or Maine some summer!
great interview man, love charlie mah boy! I would love to own both of those beautiful pieces of instruments as well, ooh lord! beautiful guitars. oh you should really listen to this guys verson of "rocky raccoon", its lit af :-)
I swear that there are some arschlochs who live on the Death Star as it travels through the Black Holes in the Dark Web that just cruise YT to rage with thumbs down on anything that others like. I could just spit!
Someone needs to tell the interviewer he doesn’t need to say anything when the guest is talking... “yeah, YEAH. That’s Awesome. Sure. For Sure. Yeah for sure. Right? Yeah. Right right. For sure, for sure. Yeah. Uh huh. Yeah yeah. Woah. Yeah. Yeah yeah. Sure. Right. Ok. Yeah.” Shut upppp
In less then 24 hours this guy has become my new favorite artist
Half the reason this interview was so good was because of the interviewer. He was emotionally invested in the story, didn't fidget or get distracted and asked really great questions. Many other interviewers could take a leaf out of his book.
I've never heard of this guy, but I love the way he plays and speaks. Very entertaining interview!
Pull up any version of Charlie Parr's "Cheap Wine" and you'll be hooked.
Or 1922 Blues, Jesus at The Kenmore…
Just came across this and just heard of Charlie Parr through Folkways....how come I’d never heard of him until now? It’s 2021! Love his music and lyrics.
Good to see that Charlie Parr keeps climbing! Used to see him play around Duluth a lot in the early 2000's. Super nice guy and genuine to the bone. That cooking on the car reference is probably real too.
It is a real. Had a chance to chat with him before a show and he told us that. Awesome dude
I had the extreme pleasure to attend a concert inside an old railroad car in Dunsmuir, CA with my daughter a few years back. True story! Charlie was amazing and such a great guy.
This interview brought several important concepts to my mind:
Many years ago, I saw a music instruction book titled, "How To Play Piano (In Spite of Years of Lessons)". It was a book helping a player get away from sight reading. Like Charlie, I am completely self taught. The advantage to this is not being tied to reading music. The disadvantage is, like Charlie, I spent many years playing only simple 1-4-5 songs, mostly in G (the easiest to play songs with a G tuned Dobro). A few lessons forcing me to learn the neck would have advanced my playing and saved me years of limitations on what I could play.
Yes, learning from old records is a great way to bring obscure music out of the shade but a bit of early formal training is still worth it, as long as you don't get trapped into becoming only a sight reader. I also believe learning to play breaks note for note is another trap. Make up your own solos!
Finally, I will say, I am very pleased to discover Charlie. His playing on his Mule Guitar is clean, fresh and very smooth. He helped me decide to buy a Mule for myself.
I concur. Being a self taught folky I often feel limited to a handful of minor chords but as I learned more about the circle of fifths I began to incorporate that into my playing and it opened up new doors without learning me up to the point of that schooled rigidity which I feel can be detrimental to the feeling and atmosphere surrounding the bluegrass & punk-folk roots of what I do. Which is : write shocking tunes about the dope fiends, hustlers, and prostitutes crowding my literary world.
I searched, "KEXP folk music" And i came across you for the first time. I am loving your music right now...
Only just came across Charlie in 2021 thanks to one of Tony's shows and I'm spellbound by his music. Now looking back at this and loving it. Thank you Tony
Really enjoyed this. Thanks Tony and Charlie. Pure magic with the jam session at the end. Thanks again.
Excellent interview! Charlie shines!
Dang, dude. Tune in at 31:30 and listen to what Charlie Parr says. “The Folk Process.”
39:35 - Jaybird
43:08 - Remember Me If I Forget
Charlie is great!! He kills that Guild 12 string, also. He is a natural. Thanks.
Minnesota-made! We love him too.
Tony. I’m late to seeing the interview with Charlie Parr. The guys a real minstrel. Loved it.
What a treasure to hear!
Tony. I’m a little late but loved that Charlie Parr interview. The guys a real minstrel to me.
Very cool! I enjoy Charlie's albums and he's a great guy to talk to. Interesting stories and cool performances... Ramcey in Nashville
Toni Polecasto...I made a random purchase at Chicago Music Exchange...and this very guitar Charlie Parr guitar showed up. He has been my reso guitar 'youtube hero' since I started learning it, to Awesome...
Excellent interview! You asked great questions especially later in the interview. Outstanding job with Jaybird Charlie!
What a great interview. Some excellent insights into what goes into and goes on behind the music. Thanks!!
i love how he mentioned bill orcutt, jack rose, fahey and especially dan higgs!
Some really inspirational and wise words. A great interview. Thank you Tony and Charlie :)
Excellent interview--you asked great questions and really had a comfortable atmosphere!
Much appreciated. I love to listen to Charlie's songs...but he has a lot to say in conversation, too.
The first time I heard Charlie's music was live at Mile of Music. I've been a fan ever since.
He’s the best!
I know what Charlie means about his hand issues. I’m 63 and having to learn to deal with losing efficiency in my hands that comes with age. Like Charlie much of the enjoyment I have in life is my guitar playing. I remind my myself to just keep moving forward which is really what we must do in life. Now and again I’ll surprise myself. That would make a great video I think to address issues that come with age and especially guitar playing.
Great interview!
I love everything about Charlie.
I love Charlie. This was great, thanks
Charlie's Dad had good musical tastes. When I hear Charlie do "1922 Blues" I think Dave Van Ronk doing "Cocaine Blues" or "Green Green Rocky Road," or John Hurt doing "Avalon Blues" or "Stack O Lee." He is a musical treasure, and someday I will get to see him. Charlie, come to Florida some winter or Maine some summer!
So good !!!!!
Real artist and kind man!
Charlie names about 50 artists during the interview.
Interviewer hasn't heard 90% of it.
Charlie Parr is King !!!!!
What a treasure. The real deal.
2:47 ain't that the way it is ;)
The Reso-Banjo jam was dope.
great interview man, love charlie mah boy!
I would love to own both of those beautiful pieces of instruments as well, ooh lord! beautiful guitars.
oh you should really listen to this guys verson of "rocky raccoon", its lit af :-)
Zebulon Pike are amazing 🤘🏼
Great interview though 6 years old now,
that dog!!
“All you can do is do your best”
Hey Charlie try xm31.
"I played Metal before acoustic"
No, you don't say!
that steel guitar remind me to Justin Vernon of BonIver :)
I swear that there are some arschlochs who live on the Death Star as it travels through the Black Holes in the Dark Web that just cruise YT to rage with thumbs down on anything that others like. I could just spit!
Tony - watch out for those steroids. They can kill you. (I don't think they improve your playing. You're already really good.)
fixated .... that's all I can say.
Someone needs to tell the interviewer he doesn’t need to say anything when the guest is talking... “yeah, YEAH. That’s Awesome. Sure. For Sure. Yeah for sure. Right? Yeah. Right right. For sure, for sure. Yeah. Uh huh. Yeah yeah. Woah. Yeah. Yeah yeah. Sure. Right. Ok. Yeah.”
Shut upppp
It’s called active listening