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JOE PERRY PROJECT's Charlie Farren To Perform As Part Of "Trio Of Songwriting Guitarists"

Gloucester Daily Times has issued the following report from Gail McCarthy:

Charlie Farren got his big break with the JOE PERRY PROJECT, performing at rock and roll concerts from coast to coast. But the musician never neglected his acoustic guitar and love of songwriting. Decades later, he continues to write and perform.

On Saturday, he brings his talents to Cape Ann for the first time as part of a trio of songwriting guitarists. He will join Fly Amero and Allen Estes at One World Performance Center located in the First Universalist Church at 59 Main St. in Essex for the 8 PM show.

Amero is currently touring as a member of ORLEANS and fronts the rock/blues act THE BIG STRUM. Estes, who also plays harmonica, banjo and piano, has had his songs recorded by DAVID MALLETT, THE JUDDS and TAMMY WYNETTE.

"We're really excited about bringing in Charlie," Estes said. "The music will just flow perfectly."

Every spring for the past several years, Estes and Amero have hosted an evening of original music in a coffeehouse setting.

"A songwriter can't always sit down and play one song right after the other and play all original material," said Estes, whose song, "Before It's Too Late," is featured in the movie "First Snow." "In a setting like this, you can hear a pin drop and you have the total attention of an audience. It's why we do what we do - to play our original music."

Farren, who lives in North Chelmsford, is eager to share the stage with two musicians he has known for a long time.

The musician has had a busy career. After performing with Joe Perry, he formed the band FARRENHEIT, which toured heavily, including joining the band BOSTON and the late Brad Delp on their1987 tour, which included 90 shows in 38 cities.

"These were the quintessential rock and roll shows," he said. "It's a load of fun when you're young and single."

Farren reached a crossroads where he needed to decide between a life as a professional musician or songwriter. He went the route of songwriter and solo performer.

"I wanted to have a family, but also keep music as an art, as compared to a profession," he said. "Being a rock star is a whirlwind life."

Now 53 with a wife and three teenagers at home, Farren has scaled back the touring. But he continues to write and play music every day.

"To me, writing is key and it's all about the lyrics," he said.

One of the songs Farren will perform Saturday comes from his new CD, Old And Young.

"The title is related to all of us. Everyone falls into one of those two camps," he said. "The song is about things people say you can and can't do because you are too old or too young, but these rules aren't true."

The suggested donation for Saturday's show is $15. For reservations, call 978-768-7056.

Former JOE PERRY PROJECT Singer Comments On Upcoming Brad Delp Tribute Concert




On August 19th, at the Bank of America Pavilion in Boston, there will be a very special tribute concert for late BOSTONfrontman Brad Delp. Boston-based scribe Deb Rao recently discussed the upcoming benefit with former lead singer of the JOE PERRY PROJECT, Charlie Farren. Charlie will be performing with his band FARRENHEIT. Other acts on the bill include EXTREME, GODSMACK, ORION THE HUNTER and RTZ, along with guest vocalists Michael Sweet of STRYPER, Mickey Thomas of the JEFFERSON STARSHIP, SAMMY HAGAR, ERNIE & THE AUTOMATICS, FAHRENHEIT and Delp's BEATLES tribute band BEATLEJUICE.

Charlie Farren emerged onto the national scene in the early '80s after teaming up with Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry. In 1986, Charlie, along with Dave Hull (Joe Perry Project) and John "Muzz" Muzzy, formed Farrenheit and released a self titled debut album on Warner Brothers. Three singles from that album, 'Fool in Love', 'Bad Habit', and 'Lost in Loveland', as well as video exposure on MTV and extensive touring, established the band as one of the premier new rock acts, and won the band awards and kudos across the country. More importantly it won the band fans, who responded to the potent combination of well-written songs delivered by a powerful, veteran rock trio.

“We signed with Warner Brothers on the strength of our song-writing and performance”, explains Farren. "Farrenheit really never fit with the big hair and tattoo crowd that emerged shortly after the debut Farrenheit CD came out in 1987. It probably why that CD still sounds fresh, and why the songs still work”

Charlie Farren has also appeared as a guest artist on recordings by BAD COMPANY, BOSTON, PETER WOLF, ARTHUR BAKER, NONA HENDRIX, and others. He also has performed the national anthem for the New England Patriots and Boston Red Sox, and other professional soccer, hockey and basketball games.

Says Farren "Farrenheit has been writing for a new recording, our first studio project in many years - the material is perfect - folks are going to like this new record! Watch for the new Farrenheit CD - out early next year on FMan Media."

About participating in the Brad Delp tribute, Farren comments: "Brad was a good friend, and he was a key member of our circle of musical friends - some of whom have joined together to do this musical tribute to a great fellow and terrific musician who is greatly missed. The lineup: Ernie Boch and the Automatics, Beatlejuice, Farrenheit, Godsmack, Extreme, RTZ/Orion The Hunter, Boston - all great bands and musicians, friends, and important artists - is really assembling to celebrate music, friendship, and art in honor of Brad, but also in reaffirmation of our own connections with one another, and recognition that there is a special chemistry there which is important to all of us. I should also mention that The Fools, while not performing as themselves, are and important part of the mix as well."

For more info on Charlie Farren visit these locations: www.charliefarren.com, www.myspace.com/charliefarren.