Chuck Pyle
Sly humor and sizzling guitar!
| Presenting | Chuck Pyle |
|---|---|
| When |
Saturday July 9, 2011 8:00PM to 10:00PM |
| Where | Radio Room |
| Contact Name | (970) 241-8801 |
| Series | Concert |
On Saturday, July 9, Chuck Pyle will bring his sly humor and his innovative guitar style to the Radio Room.
Chuck Pyle has won high praise from both fans and peers alike throughout an inspired performance career of over 40 years. When reviewers first gave him the "Zen Cowboy" moniker he decided to, as he says, "always ride the horse in the direction it's going," and took the nickname to heart, shaving his head and blending his upbeat perspective with old-fashioned horse sense. He mixes infectiously hummable melodies with straight-from-the-saddle poetry, quoting bumper stickers, proverbs, world leaders and old cowboys.
An accomplished songwriter, Chuck's songs have been recorded by John Denver, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Suzy Bogguss. Country fans know him best for writing "Cadillac Cowboy," recorded by the late Chris LeDoux, and "Jaded Lover," recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker.
While fans love his recordings, they adore Chuck's live performance. The first time he made an audience laugh, he was "hooked." A nimble guitarist, critics say his sense of rhythm is more like a fine classical or jazz soloist, his songwriting musically sophisticated yet full of uncluttered space. The Chuck Pyle finger-style approach to guitar has distinguished him as a true original, earning him invitations to teach at such prestigious events as the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop and the Swannanoa Gathering. His music has made him a favorite of Bill and Melinda Gates who have had him play at their home in Seattle. Since writing the theme-song for a PBS series called SPIRIT OF COLORADO, he's attained local fame, and even sings for the opening session of the Colorado State Legislature.
Chuck Pyle came from Iowa in 1965 when "Boulder was mostly gravel streets," and resides on the front range of Colorado. He does 100 dates a year all across the country, playing festivals and theaters, coffeehouses and house concerts.
"Chuck Pyle's songs, playing and singing are transporting. If you're looking for top-flight alt-country-inflected contemporary folk... this is it." -– SING OUT!
"With his shaven head, custom-made white O'Farrell cowboy hat, and Tony Lama cowboy boots, Pyle has a light, charismatic voice and a virtuosic guitar style that is both refined and impressive." -– ACOUSTIC GUITAR MAGAZINE
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