Singer Song writer Chuck Prophet is playing the Berkley Cafe in Raleigh July 23rd. Well known and highly respected as a peer among artists of the highest ilk, including the late Warren Zevon and Leonard Cohen and Randy Newman. Green on Red, his first band enjoyed moderate success in the 1980s releasing several records to critical praise. Prophet released his first solo record, Brother Aldo, in 1990 and continued on offering new albums about once a year gaining acclaim from critics, fans and the musical community. His style is wholly American, with some suggestions of western imagery, the everyman blues and big city swagger. Many of his tunes are tales of the heart being broken or stolen and even taking the form of a hammer. Prophet's voice is gruff and beautiful at the same time, while his guitar work is melodious and tough. Songwriters would give anything to possess his talent and musicians line up to have him play on their records. Having Chuck Prophet perform at one of our small venues is a rare honor which we should recognize and celebrate. It's not every day a legendary musician of his stature breezes through town.
