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Although I started as a guitar player - influenced by Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly, Bob Dylan, etc. - I switched to bass guitar in the 1970's. Although the main focus of my professional career has been country music, I have worked in bands playing blues, R&B, pop, and originals in bars, clubs and functions. I have also played a number of recording sessions over the years. I continue to play as a free-lance musician.


"Phases and stages, circles and cycles..."
(Willie Nelson)
Charlie and 12-string

Fresh out of high school, heavily into Woody Guthrie and Leadbelly, Jim Kweskin and Koener, Ray & Glover. The 12-string was to be my axe for years.

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In Buffalo, NY, visiting a photographer buddy, Woodie Caine - in my serious hippy, protest days.

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Hippy Charlie
Spur of the Moment

In the late 80's, I spent 5 years playing in a GB band.(Left to right - Glen Shambroom, George Lewis, yours truly, Mark Burns.) We wore tuxes, played weddings and corporate parties and ate a lot of hotel chicken...

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Playing with Nola Rose & the Thorns. Phil Lipman to my right, Nola in the background. The 5-string is my main axe these days.

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Charlie with Nola Rose