Little Charlie
Little Charlie
One Guy - One Guitar - One Chair - One Bottle - One Blunt
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Zip Code Boogie
Zip Code Boogie
Boogie beat in key of E. Played on Yamaha APX700 acoustic/electric guitar.
Independent artist Little Charlie drops "Zip Code Boogie", an Acoustic Blues track on SoundClick. Featuring resonator guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. This track holds its own in the acoustic blues landscape — a confident, well-executed piece. "Zip Code Boogie" has peaked at number 9 on the SoundClick Acoustic Blues chart. For fans of John Lee Hooker and Fred Mcdowell looking for something new, Little Charlie delivers on SoundClick. Free MP3 download available for this track on SoundClick.
Don't Take Me Back to Union
Don't Take Me Back to Union
Flat picked Delta blues in E. Performed on style - O metal body resonator guitar. An ORIGINAL Blues by 'Little Charlie'
SoundClick artist Little Charlie presents "Don't Take Me Back to Union", an outstanding release in the Acoustic Blues genre. Featuring resonator guitar, the production has a distinctive and cohesive sound. The kind of acoustic blues track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end It has reached number 2 on the main SoundClick Blues chart. Fans of John Lee Hooker and Fred Mcdowell will find "Don't Take Me Back to Union" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick. This track is available as free download.
Everything I Know About the Blues
Everything I Know About the Blues
A Blues in E with a timely F#m thrown in to keep it interesting. My stylized cover of a Delbert McClinton blues from around 2006
"Everything I Know About the Blues" by Little Charlie is a Country Blues production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by resonator guitar, giving the song its signature feel. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the country blues sound. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick Country Blues chart, peaking at #3. If you enjoy artists like John Lee Hooker and Fred Mcdowell, Little Charlie is worth exploring on SoundClick. You can download this track free of charge.
You Got a Strange Way
You Got a Strange Way
Another "I been mistreated" blues song. Is there any other kind? Brick Marlin on Hohner harmonica in cross harp.
"You Got a Strange Way" by Little Charlie is an Acoustic Blues production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by resonator guitar, giving the song its signature feel. There is a quiet confidence to this track — the mark of an artist who understands the acoustic blues sound. It has reached #18 on the main SoundClick Blues chart. Fans of John Lee Hooker and Fred Mcdowell will find "You Got a Strange Way" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick. This track is available as free download.
Alberta, Alberta
Alberta, Alberta
Slow, lonely,mournful blues in E.
"Alberta, Alberta" by Little Charlie is a Country Blues production available on SoundClick. The sound is shaped by resonator guitar, giving the song its signature feel. A solid entry in the country blues space, crafted with care and intention. It has charted at #12 on the SoundClick Country Blues chart. Fans of John Lee Hooker and Fred Mcdowell will find "Alberta, Alberta" worth adding to their playlist via SoundClick. This track is available as free download.
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- Living Blues Magazine - "Little Charlie delivers with all the earthy grit of the Mississippi delta...keeping authentic country blues alive"
- guitars and vocals by Little Charlie.
- Hohner harmonicas (cross harp) by Brick Marlin... on "Caress Me Baby" & "You Got a Strange Way"
Hello folks! Welcome to Little Charlie's Blues Music Website . For more info you can email me at littlecharlie.blues@gmail.com
Band/artist history
I am 59 years old. Playing guitar since 1970. The Blues "really got a hold on me" in 1971 and I started playing out in 1989 in Prescott,AZ at Willow Creek Inn. It was my first ever 'open mic' and it went really well. Patrons bought me drinks afterward. I have not stopped since. I also did a studio recording (at De Cave Studios in PrescottAZ) of one of my first ever songs "Homeless Street People" and got radio play time across AZ. I have been mentored by Robert 'Luke' Lucas who until his passing in 2008 was touring as front man for Canned Heat across Europe. Also mentored by Bob Hodge in AZ who has performed with Bruce Springsteen. Mr. B B King, who I was privileged to see in concert in Vicksburg,MS in 2008, is in his mid-80's and does over 200 shows a year as of 2010. At age 59 I figure I have 20 or more decent years left in me. Guess I'm gonna find out - for myself.....eh? If I might be so fortunate as to keel over and die while playing it would be my preferred way to make my exit from this world.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
YES! I play live every chance I can find. Open mic, benefit gig or a $$ gig they're both the same to me as an artist. After all I owe it to my own soul, and my ability to cope with the world, to play music for my own benefit and therapy and as well just maybe someone else will be able to relate to my Blues and get a measure of relief or at least realize that hard times and trouble come to everyone. Sadness, heartache, misery, and just plain old 'bad luck' are an equal opportunity 'employer'. No one ever escapes from those totally.
No gigs lined up yet for spring-summer 2010. I'm doing a little traveling this year but more for site seeing and pleasure than for musical reasons. This fall I expect to perform at a couple Blues festivals..more on that later...
Thank you for reading.
'Little Charlie'
Your musical influences
Son House,Little Walter,Howlin' Wolf,Muddy Waters,John Lee Hooker,RL Burnside,Mississippi John Hurt,Snooks Eaglin,Jimmy Reed,Big Bill Broonzy,T-Bone Walker,Johnny Winter,Carlos Santana,Jimmy Page and my late, great personal Blues mentor Robert 'Luke' Lucas.
What equipment do you use?
Yamaha APX-700 acoustic-electric guitar - Rogue style-O brass body resonator guitar - Behringer Ultracoustic ACX 900 combo acoustic amp - Behringer UB802 mixer - SM58 vocal stage mic - MXL 990 studio condenser mic for home studio use - (2) ART vacuum tube mic pre-amps. Various cables , stands, etc
Anything else?
Still looking for blues cross-harp player for gigs and studio work. Email me at littlecharlie.blues@gmail.com
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Comments (2)
Interesting song. Apparently you don't care for Union.
Oddly, my father was born there. His dad had a store on the main street for years.
My brother and I made a trip to the place a couple of years ago, along with Meridian and the area to find our "roots".
Sure seemed sad and tired, but not particularly hateful.
I enjoyed your tunes, keep it up. Bill
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