Chris Trapper – Heartfelt Melodies And Masterful Songwriting, From Solo Albums To Film Soundtracks

Welcome Back A Master Songsmith to Godfrey's Stage!

Chris Trapper’s music is a testament to the power of storytelling. Known for his heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies, Trapper has spent decades captivating audiences as a solo artist and the frontman of The Push Stars. His songs have graced major films like There’s Something About Mary and August Rush and television screens worldwide. With a career spanning nine solo albums, collaborations with Great Big Sea, and tours with Colin Hay, Trapper’s artistry blends vulnerability, wit, and a profound connection to life’s joys and struggles. Join us for an intimate evening of timeless tunes with this celebrated troubadour.

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"A brilliantly gifted songwriter." -The Huffington Post

For someone who’s been on the road for more than 150 dates a year for the past 15 years, Chris Trapper appears to have taken his unsolicited break from touring pretty well. In between weekly livestreams on Facebook & Instagram, Trapper also performed in his fan's backyards across the country all summer long during his “Socially Distanced Backyardapalooza”. To top it all off, Chris entered a studio near his home in Boston, MA to record his new album “Cold Water Waltz”.

“Recording an album in normal times is an interesting experience, so imagine creating new music during a global pandemic. Although I worked intensely with the producers (Brad Young and Jason Meeker) in their respective studios, I could rest assured because as most musicians know; audio engineers social distanced before it was trending.”

The album is a mostly stripped-down affair, with the focus squarely on Trapper’s achingly honest lyrics, honeyed tenor and delicate fingerpicking. The record features Boston legends Duke Levine (Aimee Man, Peter Wolf) & Jim Prescott (G Love & Special Sauce) as well as Matt Beck (Matchbox Twenty, Rod Stewart) & even a co-write with Rob Thomas.

“I wrote most of these songs when I was opening for Rob over the summer of 2019. There were lots of days off then and admittedly, it was easy to get inspired to write new songs after witnessing so many thousands of people psyched to hear his songs every night. Rob & I wrote the song “Clear” together and he is truly the coolest guy to co-write with as he is all about the creative process and never about the ego.”