Hello World! Let’s connect the musical dots. You may already know I am a fan of Great Big Sea. I discovered Chris Trapper when he performed Sea of No Cares with them a few years ago in Lowell, MA. During a visit to Newfoundland, he co-wrote the song with Alan Doyle and Sean McCann. You may have heard Chris Trapper’s music in motion pictures, and on television, or even while shopping! Here are just two- Every Angel (The Devil Wears Prada) and This Time (August Rush) that have made it to the big screen. Chris is enjoying a solo career, as well as making music with his band The Push Stars. The Push Stars recently released a new album- 3 Feet in the Air. In September musician Rob Thomas tweeted his wife’s music pick of the day, I Wrote a Song For You. The next day he posted 3 Feet in the Air as his pick. Both songs can be found on the new album. A few more musical connections as The Push Stars have opened for Matchbox Twenty in the past. Push Stars’ drummer Ryan MacMillan has also played with Matchbox 20. It is a struggle, but I will stay on topic! I love Rob Thomas and Matchbox 20 too! See how connecting the musical dots leads from one artist to another?! It is a great way to discover new music!
I caught up with Mr. Trapper last month in Lowell, MA. He told me he has been listening to 50s music such as The Fleetwoods, Bobby V. and the Everly Brothers. I can’t thank him enough for taking the time to talk! Click below for some music that will take you back!
Chris also listens to Kingsley Flood. His brother-in-law, Naseem Khuri, just happens to be the lead singer for the band. You may have seen a cameo of Chris in their video I Don’t Wanna Go Home. More musical dots connected! Stay tuned for a Kingsley Flood post in the near future!
In the meantime, here are a few more of my Chris Trapper favs!
Please go to christapper.com and thepushstars.com for more information.
Thanks for checking in!
What are you listening to?
Stephanie