Mostly me, plus Linda Washington on harmony vocals, and whatever friends I can hijack! Frequent suspects include drummers Roger Gillespie and Jared Rivera and pedal steel ace Ron Epperson.
A FEW SAMPLES:In recent months Linda and I have been performing an acoustic duet act at "It's A Grind Coffee House in Apple Valley. Here's a sneak peak at what we do: live versions of Gram Parson's "She" and Elvis' "Can't Help Falling In Love".
Linda Washington and me
Influences
Gram Parsons, the Beatles, early Steve Earle (too political these days, Steve!), Dwight Yoakam, Eddie Cochran (with his bright orange Gretsch!), Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, early Elvis and way too many other dead rockers!
NEW SONGS - NEW CD! "Wayward Angel", "My Favorite Word For Broken Heart (Is You)", and "Unsafe Heart"are all tracks from our new CD "Suburban Legend". It's available as a internet download or as a physical CD from CD Baby. Here's the link:
It's also available on Amazon and iTunes! You can get the entire album or individual tracks by clicking the logos!
You heard it here first: I lead a double life! By day I'm a husband, a father and a mild-mannered DJ for K-FROG radio (95.1 KFRG, San Bernardino). But . . . by night I have another, hidden identity: I'm an amateur songwriter and musician, feverishly working on demos in my super-secret home studio.
(Well, it's only a secret because pitifully few people ever hear my songs. Which is why I'm here on MySpace.com. So listen to something. Twice).
My wife, Holly, is a romance writer with two novels published -- "Love On The Air", and her brand new one, "Meg's Confession". It's out now and available at Amazon.com, other on-line stores, and larger bookstores. Holly writes as Sierra Donovan -- using our kid's names as her pen name. Awww! Check out her sites: sierradonovan.com and her MySpace page
My friend and co-writer John Gibbons has an interesting blog/forum/video/assorted other weirdness site that you should check out too. It's dashing.com It's free, but if you tell 'em Charlie sent you, you'll get a discount.
Hey Charlie Ray ... I love the music .. Thanks for accepting my request and for the sweet comment .. I am honored to have your friendship ... Good luck in all you do !!
I am proud to announce the creation of CAL-COUNTRY MAGAZINE. This will be the only monthly periodical dedicated to covering the live country music scene in Southern California. CAL-COUNTRY MAGAZINE will focus on the unsigned country talent in Southern California by featuring cover stories and interviews on up-and-coming new artists and bands, reviewing live shows in venues throughout Southern California, and reviewing CDs and EPs.
We are now accepting CDs and EPs for review. If you would like to submit your recordings for consideration, send a copy to:
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Charlie Ray!!!! I was JUST totally thinking about u last week! I was lookin' at a Gretsch... and thinkin' I need to shoot u a hello to stay in touch! and here u are and this Saturday exactly at 6pm I'm in Van Nuys recording!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( I would LOVE to come see this show but this time I cannot... I hope u do another this summer and I HOPE to c u at TAXI again this year... I shall have a CD by then if I don't get distracted by tall Cowboyz!!! xo - Anna
I fell in love with your music, Charlie. Your wonderful voice and excellent musicianship and arrangements makes the difference. It gaves me great joy your friendship. I wish you well. With all good wishes, Fabiana.
Hey Charlie! Thanks for the kind words my friend! Comin' from a cat as talented as you, it's a real compliment, and is greatly appreciated. Seven Deadly Sins, I haven't heard that one before today, great song. All of 'em are great! Keep rockin' Charlie!!!!!!! And thanks again for stoppin' by!
Thanks for taking the time to listen. This project was a lot of fun and I had some good folks join me. Finally got to make music my way after all these years! Hey, you take care.
Hey Charlie Ray! Rob, Debbie & I were so glad we were able to stop by and catch your show tonight...It was a lot of fun...You guys sounded great and thanks for playing my request! We really enjoyed the show and hope to catch you again soon! Also thanks for the CD's!!
Hey Charlie...it's Mishavonna. Thanks for adding me to your friends. I'm so glad you liked my music...there's more songs to come! I have alot of exciting things to tell everyone about why I've been away from my music myspace since the end of July...but I can't talk about it till January 15th...but its been a great learning experience for my career and a blessing! Stop by my page anytime and leave a comment. Thanks for all your support! Keep in touch :] Ttysoon I hope you had an awesome Christmas! And have a great New Year too :} God Bless, Mishavonna♥ Phil 4:13
Thank you so much Charlie Ray...It was great seeing you and Holly Friday night! It's been a really long time! I think your music is great! It has a style like no one else! Everything sounds the same anymore...I think you are a talented DJ and musician!
