A bell that is true, sounds strong and sure in the morning, and rings the same the whole day through. Since the day he sang his first song as a teenager, the ring of his music has only gotten truer. Weaving tales of life and finding your way through it, Charles has remained an uncompromising musician who always puts music first. With a strong voice, solid song writing, and sure handed guitar playing, Charles's music is a mosaic of influences that includes folk, swing, blues, and funk, always delivered in his signature soulful style. Throughout his career Charles has kept good musical company sharing the stage with local, regional, and national musicians of note. Whether performing his own material or the music of a friend, Charles always knows his song well before he sings it. On his latest offering entitled Holiday, Charles enlists the help of fellow players from Ithaca, NY covering a wide variety of instruments. The end result is an honest collection of songs well grounded in roots music traditions. It's a highly addictive set that captures the energy of a live performance in the studio. Check it out.