There’s grit. There’s substance. And there’s truth. It’s a simple recipe for Charlie Chronopoulos. With well-worn vocals that gravel through candor, and lyrics that dig deep, this artist has all the right ingredients. Get to know my Local Catch of the Week, Charlie Chronopoulos from Tyngsboro. Listen to his music and find out where to see him performing live, all right here.

Charlie grew up in Tyngsboro and now calls Peterborough, New Hampshire home. But by the sounds of it Johnny Cash and Steve Earle were never far from home. Charlie’s latest release, “Don’t Say a Thing” conjures up all the outlaw and folk country feels. There are traces of Zach Bryan in it’s rawness. It’s an honest, emotional portrayal of a heart broken. Nothing new in the world of music, but Chronopoulos delivers a fresh, unvarnished take on it.

Listening to local artists music is a great way to support their art. You can also do so by going to see  them performing live and getting to know them through internet searches, their social media sites and of course, here.  Remember every one of the country stars you hear on Country 1025 started out in their hometowns and home states. They began their careers playing for smaller crowds in clubs, restaurants and backyards. They sang their hearts out on Instagram, TikTok and Youtube before making it big. So get to know my Local Catch of the Week: Charlie Chronopoulous from Tyngsboro, MA. He’s an impressive musician, singer and songwriter. And the proof is all here, below.

• The Music

  “Don’t Say A Thing” is the latest release from Charlie Chronopoulos. Not mincing words, the artist says this song is simply about “getting punched in the feels.” We all know how love can hurt. And there’s heartbreak written all over this emotional composition. Listen here, and watch the music video.

• The Story

  • Grew up in: Tyngsboro, MA
  • Now lives in: Peterborough, NH
  • Current single: “Don’t Say a Thing”
  • What lead you to music: My father played in a southern rock band as a kid
  • How long have you been performing: Since I was 11 so 30 years!
  • First country song you learned: Folsom prison blues -Cash
  • How would you describe your sound: Alt-Country. If Cash and Neil young collaborated in the 90s
  • Who inspires you: From Johnny Cash to Neil Young
  • Awards/accolades: New England Music Awards Album of the Year nominee 2020
  • Dream duet partner: Loretta Lynn
  • All- time favorite country song: “After the Fire is Gone”- Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty
  • First country concert: Tim McGraw
  • Day Job: Sound tech:)
  • Most proud moment: Birth of my son
  • Crazy thing that happened in your music career: I worked off-Broadway at Harvard University for a stint in 2014
  • Other things you like to do: Hit local swimming holes!
  • Fun fact: I opened for the Doobie Brothers when I was 14
  • Mantra: That’s the way she goes boys

• The Shows

  • Saturday, September 9: Auspicious Brew in Dover, NH @8pm
  • Sunday, September 10: Mountain View Stables in Loudon, NH @6pm

  

• The Social Network

  Follow Charlie so you can keep up with his latest music, shows and more, here:

     

   

• Pics and Posts

  

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• Are YOU a Catch?

  Every week, Kruser’s Local Catch highlights New England’s homegrown country music talent, and tells you where to catch them locally and in Nashville. Click here to view previous catches.

  *Singer/songwriters with original music: Please submit for consideration on The Local Catch by emailing: carolyn.kruse@bbgi.com

  

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