Chuck Mead

Nashville Scene: Former BR549 frontman Chuck Mead makes good on Journeyman’s Wager

Former BR549 frontman Chuck Mead makes good on Journeyman’s Wager
By Edd Hurt
published: May 07, 2009

Journeyman’s Wager
By Chuck Mead (Grassy Knoll/Thirty Tigers)
Playing Friday, 29th at The 5 Spot and Saturday, 30th at The Basement

Chuck Mead makes a virtue out of relaxation on his new full-length Journeyman’s Wager, but the narratives have a knockabout air, and the former BR549 leader sounds like he’s learned to roll with a few punches. To read on click here

No Depression: “Journeyman’s Wager is a sure bet”

By Buzz McClain

On his first solo outing after a decade and a half of pumping out resonant honky-tonk party music with BR549, Chuck Mead remains happily awash in life-affirming twang and strum. Journeyman’s Wager is full of sing-along melodies, down-to-earth lyrics and rapid-fire instrumental breaks, courtesy of Nashville ringers such as guitarist Kenny Vaughn and keyboardist Jen Gunderman. To read on click here

Review: “What took him so long?”

Whether as front man for the sometimes retro and always awesome BR549 (or BR5-49) or standing on his own as a solo act, Chuck Mead never fails to give a 110% performance as a singer and lead guitarist. With Journeyman’s Wager, he finally steps up to the mike as a solo artist, and there’s no doubt he belongs there. As solid and uncompromising as any of his work with his Grammy-nominated group, Chuck Mead shows he’s no novelty act. To read on click here

“I Wish It Was Friday”

scooter music video from Journeyman’s Wager