Chris Trapper performs at Tin Angel

His fans know him as the leader of the beloved New England pop-rock crew the Push Stars, and industry folks know him as a go-to songwriter: Chris Trapper's songs have seen countless movies and TV shows, and have been covered by everyone from matchbox twenty frontman Rob Thomas to girl-rockers Antigone Rising. His words and music can best be described as an interesting blend of 1950s pop, 1990s rock and old-timey jazz with the ever-present understory of Chris' distinctive "baritenor." It's intricate power-pop with a compelling knack for telling everyday stories.