Reflecting on the song, Parr shares, “Go north. Find a quiet place where you can't hear the engines anymore, can't smell the cigarette smoke or diesel fumes, where you can't see the neon lights or get ...

The official music video for Charlie Parr’s new song, “Boombox,” is out now after premiering at Rolling Stone alongside an in-depth interview. Directed and animated by Kev Craven, the whimsical video ...

DULUTH — Charlie Parr described a scene Northlanders know well. After a major snowfall, the streets hadn’t been plowed yet, the sidewalks hadn’t been shoveled and his van wouldn’t make it up an ...

Parr’s new album, “Little Sun” releases on March 22. He’ll play at First Avenue on May 3 with Marisa Anderson. MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are ...

In an age of commercialism and overproduction, it can be difficult to find authentic artists who truly resonate with soul like the old folk and blues singers of days gone by. Charlie Parr is that ...

Folk/blues singer/songwriter Charlie Parr will release his highly-anticipated album Little Sun on Friday (March 22). The album marks a major shift in Parr’s approach to recording. Until now, he ...

Listen to Charlie Parr's “Bear Head Lake," from his album 'Little Sun.' In "Bear Head Lake," Parr encourages listeners to find a quiet place, rooted in the land, water, and sky, to rest and reflect.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Charlie Parr recorded his new album 'Little Sun' with producer Tucker Martine. - Credit: Shelly Mosman* It’s a warm spring day in ...

Twin Cities music lovers are sorely missing Charlie Parr's usual January residency run at the Turf Club this year, but they can't exactly accuse Minnesota's cult-loved acoustic picker of being a ...

Apr. 17—Charlie Parr left Minnesota a few weeks ago and the temperature was just above 30 degrees. He's been touring on the East Coast and having some mild weather, but that will change as he heads ...

Charlie Parr takes us through his Folkways record collection from his home in Duluth, Minnesota, sharing musical influences and favorites by Dave Van Ronk, Joseph Spence, Dock Boggs, Cat Iron, and Big ...

Back in the 1980s, when Charlie Parr’s music career was just getting started, his philosophy about booking gigs was a simple one. “I’d quit my job and my plan was just to never, ever turn down a gig.” ...