Midwest Legends Episode #34: Charlie Parr -- A Guitar Obsession, Busking, and The Power of Music

This week on the Midwest Legends Podcast, Russell sits down with Minnesota native and legendary musician Charlie Parr! Charlie takes Russell back to his childhood in Austin, Minnesota where he begrudgingly did farm work, drew dinosaurs all over his father’s record collection, and eventually became obsessed with learning to play the guitar. After moving to the Twin Cities, Charlie became immersed in the music scene and prioritized music above all else. From living on a dinky town three seasons porch, to studying philosophy, to helping his community members, Charlie’s life has been anything but linear and he loves it that way. Tune in to hear Charlie’s take on the pros and cons of touring, the transformative nature of music, and how the Midwest has too many musical legends to count…