Jan 20, 2023
Charlie Parr is an incorruptible outsider who writes
novelistic, multi-layered stories that shine a kaleidoscopic light
on defiant, unseen characters thriving in the shadows all around
us. With a sound deeply tied to the blues and folk traditions of an
earlier era, Parr has released 14 studio albums and tours the globe
performing at legendary venues like Newport Folk Festival, The
Kennedy Center, The Troubadour, and Bowery Ballroom. But he hasn’t
moved to LA or Nashville; he’s stayed in the cold grey north of
Minnesota, because that’s his home.
The Depot Jazz Quartet features legendary piano player Paul
Ierino, John Thorene on bass, Rick Bruner on drums, and Randy Lee
leads the group on various woodwinds. An accomplished musician,
Randy Lee's various professional bands and associations have found
him accompanying artists including Wayne Newton, Riudus Reid, Paul
McKee, and the Mills Brothers to name of few. Notably, he has
performed and toured alongside legendary superstars of Motown the
Four Tops and the Temptations.
This episode features recordings from both
acts' 2022 performances under the tent.
First broadcast in 1994, Tent Show Radio is a weekly one-hour radio program showcasing the best live recordings from acclaimed music acts and entertainers who grace the Big Top Chautauqua stage each summer in beautiful Bayfield, WI. In the program's nearly 30-year history it has featured artists like Johnny Cash, B.B King, Brandi Carlile, Willie Nelson, Don McLean, and many more. Hosted by celebrated New York Times best-selling author Michael Perry-who weaves stories and humor throughout each episode - Tent Show Radio features performances from renowned national & regional artists, with regular appearances featuring Big Top’s own unique brand of shows that feature songs and stories performed by its acclaimed house band, The Blue Canvas Orchestra. Tent Show Radio is independently produced by Big Top Chautauqua, a non-profit performing arts organization, with a mission to present performances and events that celebrate history and the environment - along with their annual summer concert series - nestled in the woods on the shores of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.
EPISODE
CREDITS
Michael Perry - Host
Phillip Anich - Announcer
Matt Jugenheimer - Engineer &
Producer
Gina Nagro - Marketing
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