Charlie Maguire
@extremetyping.bsky.social
Songwriter, Performer, Recording Artist, Writer, Magazine/Commentary/Book Reviews. Offstage, Extreme Typing is my Go-To with Typewriter & Rucksack. Check in if you play, perform, or 45 outside.
NO SELLOUT OF UKRAINE. Completely behind President Zelenskyy any peace talk must include full Ukrainian soverenity and NATO membership. NOT what Is being offered. Know the intimate story of just one person there and you know what is right and just. #VolodymyrZelenskyy #ukraine www.charliemaguire.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
NO SELLOUT OF UKRAINE. Completely behind President Zelenskyy any peace talk must include full Ukrainian soverenity and NATO membership. NOT what Is being offered. Know the intimate story of just one person there and you know what is right and just. #VolodymyrZelenskyy #ukraine www.charliemaguire.com
SURE, IT’S ALWAYS BEEN A FUNNY NAME, but even when embossed on a guitar pick, it begs the storyteller for a tale or two between songs. Stories recalled then—blending with rehearsal hours for the Studio this week. You are going to love this album.
February 6, 2025 at 1:31 AM
SURE, IT’S ALWAYS BEEN A FUNNY NAME, but even when embossed on a guitar pick, it begs the storyteller for a tale or two between songs. Stories recalled then—blending with rehearsal hours for the Studio this week. You are going to love this album.
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN after party last Thursday after previewing the film and filing an “Extreme Typing” story inside. By agreement with Searchlight Pictures, we can’t publish any review until this Tuesday or later, re: Dylan’s early days in NYC. Photo: LSK & Richard Avedon
December 9, 2024 at 5:24 PM
A COMPLETE UNKNOWN after party last Thursday after previewing the film and filing an “Extreme Typing” story inside. By agreement with Searchlight Pictures, we can’t publish any review until this Tuesday or later, re: Dylan’s early days in NYC. Photo: LSK & Richard Avedon
Ragtime on Cold Handle ‘40 and guitar with Pop Wagner.
December 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Ragtime on Cold Handle ‘40 and guitar with Pop Wagner.
TOO COLD TO TYPE even on a machine made in Switzerland. Clearing the mind—for some it’s a sweat lodge, for others a night outdoors when it snows. Thanks to Kathy and Dean for the balcony.
November 28, 2024 at 4:40 PM
TOO COLD TO TYPE even on a machine made in Switzerland. Clearing the mind—for some it’s a sweat lodge, for others a night outdoors when it snows. Thanks to Kathy and Dean for the balcony.
MINNESOTA’S OWN RED WING SHOE CO. Promotes Steve McQueen wearing their boots in dirt bike competition (See Thursday, 11/21 STRIB). I can attest; in pavement pounding Paris, my Wings never let me down. Future expats take note.
November 21, 2024 at 3:30 PM
MINNESOTA’S OWN RED WING SHOE CO. Promotes Steve McQueen wearing their boots in dirt bike competition (See Thursday, 11/21 STRIB). I can attest; in pavement pounding Paris, my Wings never let me down. Future expats take note.
Dispatches & Food in preparation for delivering an informed Veterans Day.
November 10, 2024 at 4:46 AM
Dispatches & Food in preparation for delivering an informed Veterans Day.
OPEN FOR BUSINESS! The June Apple Musician’s Coop in an epic Minnesota Star Tribune photo by Bill Davis of Pop Wagner, Bob Bovee, Sean Blackburn and myself, with honorable mention in the caption of Maureen McElderry, Jerry Rau, Bob Douglas, Dakota Dave Hull, and Tommy Lieberman.
September 25, 2024 at 5:49 PM
OPEN FOR BUSINESS! The June Apple Musician’s Coop in an epic Minnesota Star Tribune photo by Bill Davis of Pop Wagner, Bob Bovee, Sean Blackburn and myself, with honorable mention in the caption of Maureen McElderry, Jerry Rau, Bob Douglas, Dakota Dave Hull, and Tommy Lieberman.
DATELINE: BUFFALO, NY, In my 50 years of songwriting, I have sung myself back home just about every night on stage. Last week I not only sung myself back, I WENT BACK and sung the songs on THAT land, and it means so much. Photo: LSK www.charliemaguire.com
September 17, 2024 at 4:46 PM
DATELINE: BUFFALO, NY, In my 50 years of songwriting, I have sung myself back home just about every night on stage. Last week I not only sung myself back, I WENT BACK and sung the songs on THAT land, and it means so much. Photo: LSK www.charliemaguire.com
THE WRITING’S THE THING for me bringing a new song into the world and out of my guitar is the hardest work I know. Hear some favorites, some you didn’t know, and of course the brand new. Photo: LSK. THIS WEDNESDAY, 6PM STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY: LINK: washcolib.libcal.com/event/12366405
August 11, 2024 at 2:54 PM
THE WRITING’S THE THING for me bringing a new song into the world and out of my guitar is the hardest work I know. Hear some favorites, some you didn’t know, and of course the brand new. Photo: LSK. THIS WEDNESDAY, 6PM STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY: LINK: washcolib.libcal.com/event/12366405
JULY 14 BIRTHDAY’S TODAY FOR MY MOTHER (Third from L.) AND WOODY. Guthrie in 1912, and Hazel in 1922. Both part of an unforgettable generation that overcame so much, gave so much, & changed America for the better. Photo: CSM & Woody Guthrie Archives.
July 14, 2024 at 2:27 PM
JULY 14 BIRTHDAY’S TODAY FOR MY MOTHER (Third from L.) AND WOODY. Guthrie in 1912, and Hazel in 1922. Both part of an unforgettable generation that overcame so much, gave so much, & changed America for the better. Photo: CSM & Woody Guthrie Archives.
AH-OOH! “Somebody” has been in Studio recording a new song. In Rockabilly. Afraid though you’re going to have to pay to hear it when the album comes or find me live ‘till then. But you can SEE the typewriter track on the recording HERE for free. BTW that’s a FIRST production (1929) Elton.
July 12, 2024 at 11:03 PM
AH-OOH! “Somebody” has been in Studio recording a new song. In Rockabilly. Afraid though you’re going to have to pay to hear it when the album comes or find me live ‘till then. But you can SEE the typewriter track on the recording HERE for free. BTW that’s a FIRST production (1929) Elton.
Star Tribune baseball glove story by ace reporter Rachel Hutton is the “catch” of today’s edition. That’s my pitch!
July 8, 2024 at 2:55 PM
Star Tribune baseball glove story by ace reporter Rachel Hutton is the “catch” of today’s edition. That’s my pitch!
THIS IS WHAT SONGWRITING LOOKS LIKE: Messy!
June 26, 2024 at 4:46 PM
THIS IS WHAT SONGWRITING LOOKS LIKE: Messy!
THE AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE, GRANT WOOD’S awaits the wayfaring typewriter with the porch steps ideal for the Empire 45. It’s small, but the upstairs window with curtain is a ringer. As Wood rambled through Iowa country so do we always in EXTREME mode. Photo: LSK #americangothichouse #grantwood
June 21, 2024 at 10:32 PM
THE AMERICAN GOTHIC HOUSE, GRANT WOOD’S awaits the wayfaring typewriter with the porch steps ideal for the Empire 45. It’s small, but the upstairs window with curtain is a ringer. As Wood rambled through Iowa country so do we always in EXTREME mode. Photo: LSK #americangothichouse #grantwood
MAN ITS GOING TO BE QUIET AROUND THIS CITY. I CAN’T THINK OF ANYONE IN MY CIRCLE that escaped the attention of Tony Glover, Dave Ray, and John Koerner. They were so open to every songwriter and performer. Such a loss, & such a lesson in living the music life well.
May 18, 2024 at 5:15 PM
MAN ITS GOING TO BE QUIET AROUND THIS CITY. I CAN’T THINK OF ANYONE IN MY CIRCLE that escaped the attention of Tony Glover, Dave Ray, and John Koerner. They were so open to every songwriter and performer. Such a loss, & such a lesson in living the music life well.
FRIENDS IN WORTHINGTON PART OF THE STATE: Just about packed and ready to have you “Listen To Woody Guthrie”. Thanks in advance to Nobles County Library, Worthington Globe, and the MN Legacy Amendment. Program will be in English (El programa será en inglés.) Tuesday, May 7, 6pm. LINK: nclibrary.org
May 5, 2024 at 3:25 PM
FRIENDS IN WORTHINGTON PART OF THE STATE: Just about packed and ready to have you “Listen To Woody Guthrie”. Thanks in advance to Nobles County Library, Worthington Globe, and the MN Legacy Amendment. Program will be in English (El programa será en inglés.) Tuesday, May 7, 6pm. LINK: nclibrary.org
“APPRECIATE THE SONGS, SING THEM, HAVE A RESPECT FOR THE MUSIC YOU ARE HANDLING”-Cisco Houston-“TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Olympia SM3) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #220. Portrait Photo: Vanguard Records
April 30, 2024 at 12:58 PM
“APPRECIATE THE SONGS, SING THEM, HAVE A RESPECT FOR THE MUSIC YOU ARE HANDLING”-Cisco Houston-“TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Olympia SM3) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #220. Portrait Photo: Vanguard Records
It’s not everyday I get promoted in a language other than my native tongue. But then again I’m traveling with Woody Guthrie. ¡Bienvenido! ¡El concierto será en inglés pero ustedes que hablan español están en las canciones!
April 10, 2024 at 1:11 AM
It’s not everyday I get promoted in a language other than my native tongue. But then again I’m traveling with Woody Guthrie. ¡Bienvenido! ¡El concierto será en inglés pero ustedes que hablan español están en las canciones!
USCG-SUNDEW (WLB-404) was my berth for a week. Snagging buoys as big as cars out of Lake Superior, standing watch above the Bridge (Blue Canvas in photo) under countless stars. All to write songs. Come hear a few April 20 in Dinkytown! Photo: USCG Tickets: events.humanitix.com/charliemaguire
April 6, 2024 at 11:59 AM
USCG-SUNDEW (WLB-404) was my berth for a week. Snagging buoys as big as cars out of Lake Superior, standing watch above the Bridge (Blue Canvas in photo) under countless stars. All to write songs. Come hear a few April 20 in Dinkytown! Photo: USCG Tickets: events.humanitix.com/charliemaguire
“STUMBLING IS NOT FALLING.”-Malcolm X “TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Royal) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #219. Portrait Photo: Michael Ochs Archives.
April 2, 2024 at 2:17 PM
“STUMBLING IS NOT FALLING.”-Malcolm X “TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Royal) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #219. Portrait Photo: Michael Ochs Archives.
“TYPEWRITER TUESDAY” SPECIAL EDITION! NOTING new Typewriter book @allieinink published by Feiwel and Friends and (Reviewed by Tom Hanks/Sunday’s The New York Times Book Review) On page two it reads: “…yet I am one of the few who are left. Most of my friends have gone extinct.” I’m hooked. More soon…
March 28, 2024 at 8:54 PM
“TYPEWRITER TUESDAY” SPECIAL EDITION! NOTING new Typewriter book @allieinink published by Feiwel and Friends and (Reviewed by Tom Hanks/Sunday’s The New York Times Book Review) On page two it reads: “…yet I am one of the few who are left. Most of my friends have gone extinct.” I’m hooked. More soon…
“I’VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD IS HARDLY GOOD ENOUGH FOR ANY WOMAN.” -Harry Truman “TYPEWRITER TUESDAY” thought-provoking adventures of the greats #218. Portrait Photo: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. *Watch for “Typewriter Tuesday” SPECIAL EDITION later this week!*
March 26, 2024 at 2:33 PM
“I’VE ALWAYS THOUGHT THAT THE BEST MAN IN THE WORLD IS HARDLY GOOD ENOUGH FOR ANY WOMAN.” -Harry Truman “TYPEWRITER TUESDAY” thought-provoking adventures of the greats #218. Portrait Photo: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library. *Watch for “Typewriter Tuesday” SPECIAL EDITION later this week!*
“WE LOOK TOO MUCH TO MUSEUMS. THE SUN COMING UP IN THE MORNING IS ENOUGH.”-Ralph Ellison “TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Empire/UK) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #217. Portrait Photo: Britannica
March 19, 2024 at 2:20 AM
“WE LOOK TOO MUCH TO MUSEUMS. THE SUN COMING UP IN THE MORNING IS ENOUGH.”-Ralph Ellison “TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Empire/UK) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #217. Portrait Photo: Britannica
“TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Royal) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #216. Portrait Photo: Tom Hill/Wire Image
March 12, 2024 at 4:08 PM
“TYPEWRITER TUESDAY “Platen Stories”—Created on typewriters (Royal) with thought-provoking adventures of the greats #216. Portrait Photo: Tom Hill/Wire Image