Charlie Parr - Full Performance (Live on KEXP) 

Charlie is for sure the real deal, and totally an approachable guy - none of that pretentious BS we get from most people who experience a smidge of fame. Long live him, I say!

Charlie is one Great player!! ... He speaks of Spider John Koerner. I hung with Koerner in '72 - In Copenhagen. I feel old very listening to this new folk wave generation of player .. who sadly are several generations away from the source (but thanks to old vinyl and RU-vid can find what took us years and lots of miles to dig up). I was truly lucky enough in my time to know Jean Ritchie, Frank & Anne Warner (check out their collection at the library of Congress), I got to open up for Sam Chatman (Mississippi Sheiks), Pink Andersen, The Balfa Brothers, Lester Flatt, Jimmy Martin, Bill Monroe ... recorded the then very old mt. fiddle, dulcimer & banjo folks who's family's had been there forever (not transplants). Heck, one of my best buddies was Rev. Gary Davis' driver. Those were times! But thanks to people like Charlie Parr and the players, String Bands, etc - those times live on!

Saw this guy at the Kelly Joe Phelps show when Parr came through Seattle. Had never heard of this guy before but have been listening since. This guy knows how to put on a damn good show. Beginning to end, there was so much energy, and all he did was sit there and play and sing. Blew me away. This man and his music is amazing.

No pretensions, no fashion, no nothing else than these goddamn good sound, i'm very lucky for hear this. More of this

this guy is inspirational

This man made me pick up a resonator.

Thank you Mr. Parr

I'm seeing him tonight in the Netherlands. For the first time! So excited!

once again, you've made my day KEXP. Absolutely love Charlie Parr.

Late night .. love tis kind of singing und picking very much. Thanks!

Sitting here with my jaw dropped mumbling holy sh!t. This is incredible.

Real music from the deep soul.

Parr is an American LEGEND

This music is amazing.

I'm living the jubilee I'm 49 turning 50 this year yessir

Used to watch CharParr play on Wednesday nights in Duluth like it was no big deal. No cover charge, just him spitting out song after song just to draw in a crowd to the Brewhouse and sell beer.

Close your eyes. Pretend it's 1927.

Jesus told the woman at the well, I have a well too that once you drink from you'll never thirst again. That well is God's wisdom the feminine principle of our Creator, the virgin untouched by man. Through her all Creation was brought into being. Real music comes from the people that live it and breath it and Charlie is real people. Thanks for sharing your music and your talent with us!

yeah, finally, a resurgence!!! it's been awhile charlie, so thank you!!

Sad to say I never heard about Charlie Parr...as of today I am a fan. Makes me want to learn to play...

Glad I stumbled upon this man's art.

Sounds great- looking forward to your next visit to Atlanta, Charlie!

Charlie Parr i twój dzień staje się piękniejszy.

I can't believe the man's formidable skill and talent aren't apparent to you.

thankyou very much for this

"I was all amped up on yerba mate!"

He plays for free every Wednesday night at a local brewpub in Duluth, Minnesota. He is one of the many things that makes the Head of the Lakes a great place to live.

pretty good, man. thanks!

Fantastic!!!

good job man!! amazing song

Amen heavenly father your will

amazing!

I saw him play live and the very obscure eerie 1920s blues sound was very strong

Wow!

Terrific.

elliott smith brought me here and I am so grateful

seen this guy with my sister 3 weeks ago at the red sky bar Mankato mn.... very good

Talent.

incredible music artists on this youtubechannel ........thanks for that KEXP ....best shit i´ve ever heard .....really nice taste of music(for me) ......from now on i´m a big fan ! ....if you want to expand to germany just call me^^

The boat motor story is endearing...especially the "good for trolling" part.

Old is game !

Wow.

lol i was going to write almost the same comment. Exactly, another awesome performace.

I prefer the mule he plays now. It sounds so much fuller. It's a beautiful instrument.

For the people who think he is some yuppie poser, believe me he is not. I live in Minnesota as well. He grew up without a tv and listened to old blues and americana. He is legit as hell

charlie parr mentioned john fahey! nice!!

Come on OMG

Dude can play! My neurons just don't fire that fast. Wish they did.

fuck yes!

What a maniac. Its like metal but with a slide on an acoustic.

What tuning is this??

10/10 wb ok

Fully agree. And I'm chuckling, cause I don't believe in any religions per se, but certainly in higher powers...and they shine through Charlie when he goes to town.

what's the name of that instrument?

He said he was up in Yerba Mate?

Where's the stomp box?!?!?

Why go to church when the lord shines through Charlie and his guitar?

At 14:03, the interviewer gets a look in his eye. That "I'm about to witness something unforgetable -- I'd better back off this mic a bit." look.

wanna attend to church meetings

is he playing in open G?

John 4

So....are you saying Parr is a poser?

Yeah but I bet the ten year old u was cooler.....

gross

It seems all it needs to day is to have a beard and look and dress like nerd! WEIRD WORLD!