Chris Trapper’s ability to craft songs that are both elegant and accessible is evident on each solo CD in his deep discography. Trapper will bring his lyrically driven roots–pop to the Winter Wind stage in the Norman Depot, 200 South Jones, on January 29 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $15.
Trapper’s live show is a favorite among fans. His on–stage persona is warm and inclusive, his organic understanding of classic pop melody infectious. Audience members depart the venue at the end of the evening with the sense of having been truly entertained. The New York Times calls Trapper’s work “classic pop perfection.”
With a prolific and impressive ability to pen songs, Trapper writes about real folks coping with real lives. Described as an interesting blend of 1950’s pop, 1990’s rock and old-timey jazz, his music is laced with a properly jaded sense of humor and the essential survival tool of not taking oneself too seriously.
As a modern day singer–songwriter, Trapper is most known for his song This Time, the number one selling song on the Grammy nominated soundtrack for August Rush. Other high profile song placements in recent years include: The Devil Wears Prada; Me, Myself & Irene; Origin of the Species; Gun Shy; There’s Something About Mary; Say It Isn’t So; ER; All My Children; Brutally Normal; Malcolm In The Middle; and the theme song for WB Networks dramedy Pepper Dennis.
His songwriting collaborations with Great Big Sea earned Trapper two prestigious SOCAN awards. He wrote seven songs for the Canadian Celtic-rock band, including their #1 single Sea Of No Cares from the certified–platinum Sea Of No Cares CD. Great Big Sea covered Trapper’s song Everything Shines and their version served as the debut single off their certified–gold Road Rage CD album.
Trapper began his career as principal songwriter and singer for the nationally acclaimed, late–90’s alternative rock trio The Push Stars (Capitol Records). With four CD releases and several high profile national tours – including a run with Matchbox Twenty – The Push Stars served to establish Chris as the authentic talent he is.
To purchase concert tickets visit www.pasnorman.org, TicketStorm.com, or phone 405-307-9320. PAS office and gallery hours are 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday in the Norman Depot.
Winter Wind Concerts are produced by The Performing Arts Studio and made possible in part by grants from the Norman Arts Council, the Oklahoma Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. Local sponsors include: Tom McAuliffe, Don Cies Read Estate; Cindy Merrick, Therapy in Motion; and Nancy McClellan. Contributors are Glen Brown; Jack’s Pool Service; Skye Diers, Gingerbread Nursery School; Hugh and Keri Young; Dale Wares, Wares Properties; and Danna Primm. Friends include Tom & Mary Cay Woodfin; Tom Cotrone; and The Grider Family. Additional support comes from Cafe Plaid, The Montford Inn, and Bohemia Moveable Feast Caterers.
