Charlie Parr Rooming House

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Charlie Parr’s album “Rooming House” features interconnected stories reflecting life in communal living spaces, influenced by his experiences in Minneapolis rooming houses. The songs explore themes of economic insecurity, healthcare struggles, and the resilience found in community compassion. Parr’s heartfelt songwriting reveals the humanity of overlooked individuals while celebrating mutual support in challenging times.

Book review: “In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers and The Roots of American Music” by Ben Wynne

In In Tune: Charley Patton, Jimmie Rodgers and The Roots of American Music, Ben Wynne has written an important book that supplies a great deal of information about two key figures in American popular music and the blues, country and rock ‘n roll music they fostered. The book is well-researched and for the most part […]