Talented guitarist at library March 13

Chuck Brimer will bring rockabilly and 60s style music to the lunch hour Tuesday, March 13, for this month's "Music Sandwiched In" program at the Cherokee County Public Library .

Chuck Brimer The singer-songwriter is currently touring in support of his latest release, "I'm Gonna Be Your Hero." He will perform from 12:15- 1 p.m. A free lunch will be served.

The following description from Brimer's web site probably best describes what music fans can expect:

"Chuck utilizes his own storytelling lyrics and smooth flowing vocals with an instrument line up that includes acoustic and electric guitars, drums, bass, piano, keyboard, organ, and at times a saxophone, trumpet, trombone, church bells, a tornado, and a rabid wolf."

Brimer got started in music at the age of 13 after purchasing an old acoustic guitar at a pawn shop. He took lessons for three months before making his debut on a Sunday afternoon radio program on an AM radio station in his area.

During his early musical career, he performed over 800 shows on various radio programs and throughout the Carolinas. This culminated in a seven-year weekly stint at an award-winning restaurant chain and other regular stints at two other well-established locations.

He studied music at the world renowned Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., and later received degrees from three colleges and universities.

As a band leader, Brimer led a contemporary service at one of the largest congregations in the Carolinas for three years. Recording numerous albums with country and gospel groups along with an individual rock-a-billy effort and his latest pop rock release, Brimer has played in various musical productions and groups ranging from big band and rock, to acoustic and instrumental.

Brimer continues to sing, write and record story-type lyrics individually and with groups across the Carolinas, performing about 50 to 100 concerts a year. He has performed live nearly 1,500 times throughout his career.