In the music of Charlie Parr, there is a sincere conviction and earnest drive to create. The Minnesota-born guitarist, songwriter, and interpreter of traditional music has released 19 albums over two decades and has been known to perform up to 275 shows a year. Parr is a folk troubadour in the truest sense: taking to the road between shows, writing and rewriting songs as he plays, fueled by a belief that music is eternal and cannot be claimed or adequately explained. The bluesman poet pulls closely from the sights and sounds around him, his lyrical craftsmanship built by his influences. The sounds from his working-class upbringing—including Folkways legends such as Lead Belly and Woody Guthrie—imbue Parr’s music with stylistic echoes of blues and folk icons of decades past. Parr sees himself merely as a continuer of a folk tradition: “I feel like I stand on a lot of big shoulders,” he said in an interview. “I hope that I’ve brought a little bit of myself to the music.”

Live music is held rain or shine. No refunds. If the music must be canceled due to weather safety issues, your ticket is good for the rescheduled date or another live music event of equal value. We may alter the start time and/or duration on occasion to avoid inclement weather.

All ages show. Leashed-pet-friendly.

No outside food or beverages. Water bottles okay. Food available for purchase.

Bring a chair or blanket.

Ridesharing and biking are encouraged as parking may be limited.