2013 BMA Pinetop Perkins piano player of the year nominee Barrelhouse Chuck is the only Chicago blues pianist to have studied under Sunnyland Slim, Pinetop Perkins, Blind John Davis, Detroit Junior and Little Brother Montgomery. Barrelhouse Chuck draws on this distinguished lineage to create a blues, boogie-woogie and barrelhouse piano style that places him at the forefront of this celebrated tradition. Barrelhouse Chuck is the Blues first call piano player. He has been featured on recent recordings by Mud Morganfield, John Primer & Bob Corritore. "Barrel" is an incredible blues singer, as well as a living example of traditional real piano.

Barrelhouse Chuck 35 Years Chicago Blues Piano Volumes 1 & 2

Barrelhouse Chuck gives up some fine performances that reflect his knowledge of the Blues, its history, music, and colorful performers. This collection is rich with songs that you will remember and want to play again and again. This is far from a sampler, or collection of "B" sides. This is music that shows true passion for the genre.
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Barrelhouse Chuck & Kim Wilson's All-Star Blues Band
Driftin' from Town to Town

These veterans of many bands, albums, sessions, tours and an incredible individual efforts, have gathered to create pure magic. Each track is an example of their musicianship, as well as their love and respect for the song. It's obvious that these guys enjoy working and playing together. You will enjoy adding this one to your collection.
 

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Celebrity Quotes

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Reviews

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Blues Calling CD Review by Steve Jones

Review from Italy

Blues In The Schools

Interview with Lisa Torem, Mar 2, 2010

Spain San Javier Jazz Festival

Combo Classics CD Review Living Blues

Combo Classics CD Review

Kim Wilson Blues Revue

Cadillac Records nominated for a Grammy 2010

Zora Young CD, Sunnyland Review Sep 2009

Sound Check Review Sep 2009

Vanity Fair Cadillac Records article, Dec. 2008

Honeyboy Edwards, Eddy Clearwater & Barrelhouse Chuck June 4, 2008 show

Got My Eyes On You Review by Richard Bush

Sony BMG's film "Cadillac Records."

Got My Eyes On You CD Review on.line Spanish jazz magazine (www.distritojazz.com) PLUS utube link to Chuck

Got My Eyes On You Review Gvon T, Sing Out, Spring 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review Larry Hollis, Cadence February 2007

South Bend News, May 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review Rootstime Apr 2007

Bluesville Picks To Click for the Week of January 13, 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review Blues Blowtorch Society Jan 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review Cadence Magazine Feb 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review Blues In Britain, Aug 06

Barrelhouse Chuck Wall Street Jounral Article Jan 3, 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review by Craig Ruskey

25 Years Of chicago Blues Piano Vol. 3 Review by Steve Jones

25 Years Of chicago Blues Piano Vol. 2 Review by Craig Ruskey

Blues Calling - Solo Piano by Craig Ruskey

Got My Eyes On You Review Bad Dog Blues Top 30 for 2006

Got My Eyes On You Review Blues Revue, Feb/Mar 2007

Got My Eyes On You Review Roots & Rhythm, Nov 2006

Got My Eyes On You Review Justin O’Brien, Living Blues, September/October 2006

Got My Eyes On You Review MazzMuzikaS Free-zine 56

Got My Eyes On You Review Blues & Rhythm Nov 2006

Slowdown Sundown and Got My Eyes On You Reviews

25 Years Of chicago Blues Piano Vol. 1 Review Blues Access

25 Years Of chicago Blues Piano Vol. 1 Review

25 Years Of chicago Blues Piano Vol. 2 Review Blues Review Nov 2006

25 Years Of chicago Blues Piano Vol. 2 Review Downbeat Magazine Sept 2006

Got My Eyes On You Review Bad Dog Blues Sept 2006

Got My Eyes On You Review Przemek Draheim 2006

Got My Eyes On You Review Blues in Britain by Mick Rainsford 2006

Slowdown Sundown Review Juke Blues Spring 2006

25 Years of Chicago Blues Piano Vol 2 Review Living Blues 2006

Slowdown Sundown Review Blindman's Blues Forum 2006

25 Years of Chicago Blues Piano Vol 2 Review James Walker

Slowdown Sundown Review Living Blues Dec. 2005

Slowdown Sundown Review Blues & Rhythm

Slowdown Sundown Review Blues Wax

Slowdown Sundown Review Jeff Harris (Bad Dog Blues)

Slowdown Sundown Review The Hub Weekly

Slowdown Sundown Review James Walker

Slowdown Sundown Review Jack Walton - South Bend Tribune

Slowdown Sundown Review Dave Moskal - Muskie's Juke Joint

Slowdown Sundown Review Jon Norton - WGLT Music Director

Press Release Aug. 2005 Slowdown Sundown

Daily News, June 9, 2005

Prescription For The Blues CD Review, Chicago Tribune

Gainesville Sun Review 1978

Tampa Fred Band 1978

Pioneer Press 1994

Sunnyland Slim & Chuck (Chicago Blues Fest 1988) Chicago Tribune

Chicago Reader (Blues Lights 1986)

San Diego Blues (1983 Jimmy Rogers Band)

Chicago Suntimes (Blues Fest 1986 Chuck & Hubert Sumlin)

Chicago Tribune (Blues Fest 1986 Chuck & Hubert & SP Leary)

Critic's Choice Blues Piano Fest (Rosa's Chicago)

Daily Herald (Chicago Blues Fest 1990)

Pioneer Press Libertyville Review (June 30, 2005)

Pioneer Press Libertyville Review (June 30, 2005) Part 2

April 27th 3:00 pm- 4:30 pm "The House Of Blues Radio Show" Interview with Elwood & Barrelhouse Chuck. To be aired on National Radio soon. J. Ben Manilla Productions, 576 Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA
Barrelhouse Chuck w/Steve Freund Trio Review by Rolf Olmsted
Cozy's Live
Prescription For The Blues CD Review from Blues Matters in the UK
Nick Moss And The Fliptops - Count Your Blessings by Dave Glynn (Blue Bella)
Nick Moss And The Fliptops - Count Your Blessings by Craig Ruskey (Blue Bella)
Interview with Barrelhouse Chuck May 2003 by James Walker
Nick Moss and the Flip Tops featuring Barrelhouse Chuck Live Review May 2003 by Brian J. Wilkinson
Interview with Barrelhouse Chuck Mar 2003
Pioneer Press Article, Feb. 27, 2003
Prescription For The Blues CD Review from Blues Revue Feb/Mar 2003
Braeside Blues in the Schools Chicago Tribune, Jan. 17, 2003
CD Review Prescription For The Blues by John Taylor
Barrelhouse Chuck is now a new member of Nick Moss and the Flip Tops

CD Review A Salute To Sunnyland Slim by Craig Ruskey
CD Review 25 Years of Chicago Blues Piano by Craig Ruskey
Prescription For The Blues CD Review from Cadence
Prescription For The Blues CD Review by Craig Ruskey
More Prescription For The Blues CD Reviews

Prescription For The Blues CD Review (Blues On Stage-Aug 2002)

More 8 Hands On 88 Keys CD Reviews

8 Hands On 88 Keys CD Reviews

Live Review (The Lowdown, October 2001)

Salute To Sunnyland Slim CD Reviews

CD Review "25 Years of Chicago Blues Piano" (Living Blues 2001)

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