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CHRIS TRAPPER GUEST LECTURES AT STEVENSON COLLEGE, EDINBURGH
Monday, December 07, 2009
The Music staff and students at Stevenson were delighted to hear a lecture by Chris Trapper, singer and songwriter, at the College on Monday 7 December.
Chris Trapper is a musician based in Boston, Massachusetts. His songs have been winning awards as well as the hearts of the devoted listeners since his arrival on the Boston music scene in 1995. He is most widely known as the front man for the nationally acclaimed pop/rock band The Push Stars.
Chris began his lecture by performing six live tracks (playing acoustic guitar & singing) from his song catalogue. He entertained the captivated audience with group information and quirky stories before, after and during each performance.
He is a very honest and charismatic artist, who took the time to answer a barrage of open questions from an enthusiastic group of students; a truly inspiring insight into Chris's life as a singer/songwriter.
Chris was totally overwhelmed with our music students' interest in his career and spent over an hour chatting and signing autographs after the lecture.
Staff and students were left buzzing afterwards and he has promised to return during his next European tour - we can't wait!
Very Cool Radio! Listen in town or online. THE BRIDGE in Charleston SC.
Subject: The Critic's Choice sun nov 15, 2009
Weezer-Love Is The Answer-Raditude
Over The Rhine-Entertaining Thoughts-The Trumpet Child
D Confessional-Belle Of The Blvd-Alter The Ending
Jayhawks-What Led Me To This Town-Smile C Trapper-Least You're Breathing-Til The Last Leaf Falls
Brandi Carlile-Before It Breaks-Give Up The Ghost
Joe Firstman-Today-El Porto
Vedera-Rain-Stages
The Mother Hips-Jess OXOX-Pacific Dust
My sincerest apologies, but I was turned away from the Canadian border and sent back to the states, due to (a very minor glitch in paperwork) I was really upset and so determined to get across that I tried four times in two days.
These dates will be rescheduled in the very near future.
Sleep well Canadians! there will one less scary and dangerous folk singer crossing your border this week.
STAFF PICK in CHARLESTON SC
by Marina Fleming for The Charleston City Paper.
October 28, 2009
Chris Trapper, the former front man from the beloved ’90s/’00s alternative rock group The Push Stars, continues to advance in his solo career.
Trapper returns to town on Wed. Oct. 28 for a show at the Village Tavern in Mt. Pleasant. Since his last showing at the Tavern,
Trapper has put out a new album, entitled ’Til the Last Leaf Falls. One of his latest songs, ’This Time,’ emerged as the number–one
selling tune on the Grammy–nominated soundtrack August Rush. Trapper has spent much of 2009 on the road playing all over the United States and Canada,
and even has a trip planned to Scotland and Germany later this year. His style has stayed consistent however, keeping in tune with his alternative
acoustic music with a modern–day folk twist. Trapper is best known for his down–to–earth lyrics and organic approach to classic pop.
CHRIS TRAPPER PERFORMS ON FOX 25 BOSTON
Thursday, October 22, 2009.
FOX25, myfoxboston – Grammy–nominated singer/songwriter Chris Trapper has been busy touring all over the United States and Canada,
but he’s back with a big show tomorrow night at the Regent Theatre in Arlington.
Trapper’s latest CD, ’Til the Last Leaf Falls,’ is receiving rave reviews, and it’s another outstanding collection of terrific songs.
Listen to his performance..
CHRIS TRAPPER
Chris Trapper ’Birthday Song’ Dir. Ian A. Cowan for Eyesee Productions c 2009 Always Gone Music .
October 20, 2009
“hey everybody I’m chris trapper .... and i’d like to sing my birthday song to anybody who has a birthday this year“
The CHRIS TRAPPER VIDEO BIRTHDAY CARD made for you to send to all your friends on their special day.
A hearty shout–out and many thanks to music writer Mark Bialczak of The Syracuse Post Standard
for the ink on Chris Trapper’s live show at Red House
October 01, 2009 Syracuse Post Standard
“But sometimes its toughest to earn praise in your own backyard. Not for Trapper.“
CHRIS TRAPPER
many thanks to music writer Jinelle Shengulette for the Chris Trapper love in the Rochester Insider.
October 01, 2009 Rochester Insider/Metromix
[excerpt]...Trapper is approaching this tour in short bursts, setting out on the road for a few days and a few shows, heading back home to rest and then repeating the sequence...
CHOICE CONCERTS
many thanks to music writer Frank De Blase for the Chris Trapper love in today’s Rochester City Newspaper.
October 01, 2009 Rochester City Paper
All three members of the currently shelved Push Stars won’t rule out a reunion; just not right now. They’re all too busy, especially front man and
principle songwriter Chris Trapper. Trapper has been doing the solo thing for a while, branching out here and there to include Dixieland, of all
things, a few years back with “Gone Again.“ Trapper’s music is multi–faceted yet uncomplicated. It’s casual and cool with elements of classic pop and
folk, strummed with a decided swing and ease.
ROCHESTER *SOLD OUT* - 2ND SHOW ADDED!
Chris Trapper Live in Concert, and Live On The Radio.
Friday, October 02, 2009 ABILENE
The First Show - Showtime: 9:00PM
The Second Show - Showtime: 11:30PM
9PM SHOW IS **SOLD OUT**
2ND SHOW ADDED - TICKETS ON SALE NOW.
Chris Trapper donates his song ACROSS THE WORLD to support the cause.
In Stores September 29, 2009 Acoustic For Autism
The Acoustic for Autism compilation features compelling independent music specifically chosen to convey themes of hope and healing. The primary beneficiary is Jenny McCarthy’s autism organization
Generation Rescue – an international movement of scientists, physicians, and parent–volunteers researching the causes and treatments for autism, ADHD and chronic illness while mentoring
thousands of families in recovering their children.
ALL MY CHILDREN features the Chris Trapper song MEANT TO BE
August 18, 2009 All My Children Episode Guide
Show of Hands!! Who recognized Chris’ song ’Meant To Be’ in yesterday’s episode of All My Children? Missed it? You can catch the re–airing on SOAPnet.
(Episode Number 10189, Original Air Date Tue-Aug-18).
You can hear Chris' song at 4:36 in the video. Spoiler Alert: It's Erica Kane dancing around the city to Meant To Be!
ROB THOMAS SHOUT OUT ON HIS TWITTER PAGE!
June 23, 2009 This Is Rob Thomas
roaming around on twitter. found ourselves on rob thomas's twitter page, and a few hours ago he ’tweeted’ this:
“song of the day: KEG ON MY COFFIN - THE PUSH STARS / PAINT THE TOWN“ whoot!
THE CHRIS TRAPPER COVER ME SONG CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED! June 19, 2009!
I just wanted to say to everyone that I am so honestly flattered right now. I really feel unworthy.
When my manager and I first thought of the idea to do a contest, it originally sprang from the fact that people
had been posting on youtube, or telling me about their covers of my tunes. I thought there'd be a handful of submissions, and I got 50.
And that’s no small feat. Believe me, to take the time to learn the chords, find the lyrics, borrow a camera, etc...
we’re talking about serious commitment and dedication to a cause, and I feel so grateful. I can't believe it.
Now the contest, it was kind of tongue in cheek, because who’s to judge? I'm probably the worst judge of covers
of my own songs, because I’ve heard them MY way 5 million times, so I’d probably like them backwards, in Spanish,
and at double speed the best.
So please take it for what it is, an excercise in the love of songwriting and singing,
enjoyed by people not because it’s been mass marketed to them, but because they first heard it in a beer soaked night
club one night, maybe when they least expected it.
You all definitely gave me a boost when I least expected it.
THE CHRIS TRAPPER COVER ME SONG CONTEST Open For Business! Now Accepting Entries for the Spring 2009 Competition!
Can you Carry a Tune?
Can you Play the Guitar?
Are you a Brave and Courageous Extrovert?
Then you will want to ENTER THIS CONTEST!
Get real, written reviews of your video submission and
compete for a chance to WIN THE GRAND PRIZE!
TEAM TRAPP is excited to hear YOUR version of a CHRIS TRAPPER tune.
You can cover songs from his solo CD's, or you can reach back into The Push Stars discography and find a favorite there. They are all Chris' songs so it's all fair game.
INK 19 The Glass Bottom Boat of the Cultural Press CD Review: Til The Last Leaf Falls
February 2009 INK 19
Given the exceptional creative arc maintained by his three previous albums, culminating now with this
Til The Last Leaf Falls is Boston singer–songwriter Chris Trapper’s
fourth solo record and is another stellar collection of the kind of
wistful, undeniably melodic folk–pop songs which have become his
trademark.
The former Push Stars frontman has found a new lease of life as a solo
artist and Til The Last Leaf Falls arguably shows him at the peak of
his creative powers.
Opener ’This Time’ was featured prominently in the soundtrack for the
August Rush soundtrack and is classic Trapper, with its mid tempo riff
and introspective lyrics, while the vivid sketch of unrequited love
contained in the lyrics of ’Wait a Lifetime’ confirms him as one of
life’s hopeless romantics.
With a full band behind him, Trapper’s songs always strike a chord, but
the sheer simplicity of the acoustic ’Look What The Wind Blew In’
contrasts with his powerful lyrics of bitter regret and disappointment,
to be a real album highlight. The uptempo pop of ’Least You’re
Breathing’ and ’Black Eye’ show another side to Trapper’s songwriting
mastery, while the atmospheric title track and jaunty ’Black Hearted
Bride’ again demonstrate the diversity of his material.
But it’s the quite outstanding ’Cost of Constant Travelling’ which
steals the show, thanks in no small part to some typically understated
guitar work from guest player Duke Levine.
In these troubled and uncertain times, the enduring beauty that can be
found throughout almost every song on Til The Last Leaf Falls is
something to be truly thankful.
PERFORMING SONGWRITER MAGAZINE CD Review: Til The Last Leaf Falls
March/April 2009 DIY - TOP 12 PICKS
Given the exceptional creative arc maintained by his three previous albums, culminating now with this
wonderful offering, New England songsmith and former Push Stars frontman Chris Trapper continues
to dazzle even as he’s inexplicably escaped attention from the world at large. With their rich, evocative
ambiance, his songs consistently provide an immediate listenability.
It’s that mesh of aural imagery, supple arrangements and emotive delivery that imbues this album with a
sound both supple and stirring, from the skyward gaze of ’Black Hearted Bride’; to the irresistibly
infectious ’Black Eye’. So too, ’Look What the Wind Blew In’, ’Across the World’ and ’Curbside View’ all
demonstrate how the allure of a solitary stance can still resonate and, indeed, radiate ever so brightly. –LZ
Live Podcast Event! Mark Your Calendar!
Wednesday, May 06, 2009 ACOUSTIC LONG ISLAND
Deepwells Mansion
497 Route 25A, St James, NY 11780
Showtime: 8PM. Admission is FREE
Be A Part of the Live Listening Audience for this Audio Podcast Event!
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Chris Trapper at THE GRAMMY AWARDS
February 2009
Alt-pop star CHRIS TRAPPER attends the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Chris and his beautiful wife Hania were there to represent Chris' original song 'This Time' from
the Grammy nominated soundtrack for major motion picture AUGUST RUSH.
February 06, 2009 FOX25's Gene Lavanchy recently sat down with the mega-talented singer-songwriter
to talk about how he was selected to write a song for the movie, how the process works, and what it's like
to be nominated for the highest award in the music business.
Tune In to Watch Chris on POUGHKEEPSIE LIVE
February 19, 2009
The Grammys and More!
January 20, 2009
Listen for Chris' Song on the Next Episode of PRIVILEGED!
January 16, 2009
Nightclub Closing Its Doors
January 15, 2009
In Stock Now on CDBABY Til The Last Leaf Falls January 05, 2009
APPLE STORE CANCELS THIS EVENT DUE TO THE LACK OF PERMIT
BOSTON POLICE WON'T LET THE STORE OFFER LIVE MUSIC WITHOUT A PERMIT. CHRIS TRAPPER WILL NOT BE PERFORMING THIS EVENING. SO SORRY FRIENDS!
Exclusive! Chris Trapper Live at THE APPLE STORE Boylston Street, Boston January 2, 2009
The Story of This Time In The Artists' Own Words December 12, 2008
