It’s the usual low key opening for Charlie Parr as he casually walks on stage, opens his guitar case, plugs in his pedal and off we go for an hour or so of the finest country storytelling blues. Armed with a half steel and beautiful full steel resonator we are taken on a musical journey taking in a fine blend of standards and Parr originals. As usual with Parr his humour comes out in between songs as he regales us with stories about big ben and a fellow big clock in Minnesota but sadly no clock and just a lake in Duluth.
JD joins Charlie for a couple of tracks later in the show where there’s a harmonica v steel guitar show down rattling down the musical tracks like an out of control steam train. We are taken back down with a great version of ‘Cheap Wine’ and ending the night with a barn storming gospel like rendition of ‘Aint no Grave’ with Parr holding his congregation in rapt attention.
Another great night with Charlie and its good see a full house in my favourite small venue in London (especially with the sad demise of the Borderline) to witness a master in action.
Till the next time keep on dark and broody blues rockin y’all