Lawrence Lambert, Elaine Dempsey & Karl Werne as Big Wide Grin
I perform regularly in different situations with a list of players including Elaine Dempsey, Lawrence Lambert, Eddie Williams, Curtis Eley, Dana Silvercloud, Dan Martier, Walter Walker, Rob Guertino, Brad Brewer, and more.
Karl Werne, Eddie Williams & Curtis Eley
Influences
Love, Laughter, Honesty, Passion, Healing, Intimacy, Integrity, Light, Truth ...
Jimmy Masters, Mary Lou Osterhous, Julie Clark, L. E. Lambert, Karl Werne, Rich Mossman & Curtis Eley as "7 Peace Band"
Sounds Like
wonderful, inspired, creative, dynamic, improvisational interplay between very talented friends.
Dana Silvercloud, Rob Geurtino & Karl Werne w/ members of the Atlantic Fleet Navy Band on horns
BJ Leiderman, Karl Werne, Dana Silvercloud & Barbara Nesbitt
Karl Werne, Walter Walker, Matt Eckles, Rob Geurtino, Andy Harrell & TFord Webber
has been entertaining the Hampton Roads area since he was 16 years old. Eight years with The Lewis McGehee Group and four years with his own Instant Karma have made him a local favorite with his versatile guitar work and smooth hypnotic vocals. Highlights of those years include opening act for Bruce Hornsby's grammy winning "The Way It Is" tour & numerous recordings still receiving air play.
In 1995, Karl teamed up with the very talented and respected saxophonist, Eddie Williams; a partnership that would prove to have a profound impact on his musical life. Now playing acoustic guitar, this new exploration of improvisation and creativity would shape a unique sound later complimented and completed by electric guitarist extraordinaire, Curtis Eley, and more recently, with drummer Dan Martier, and bassist, Dana Silvercloud.
Also during these years, a powerful three-part-harmony trio of singer/songwriters, armed with positive lyrics and diverse backgrounds came together as a traveling band known as Elaine, Lambert & Karl. After enjoying some immediate success with a debut CD and a tour with friend and mentor Keb' Mo', they settled on an official band name of "Big Wide Grin".
Karl's original lyrics are written from a place of heart, thoughtfulness and understanding. His gentle stage persona is one of peace and brotherhood that sets the stage for an evening you can trust and take with you.
His music has the dynamics, spirit and intensity needed to hold your interest, your hand, and your breath.
Hi Karl, Looks like you are having fun flying through the skies! You are the best best man ever. I hope you liked our wedding. I will send you some photos at some point. I'm so lucky to have had a big time celebrity like yourself as a best man in my wedding! Just kidding, I love you for the hippie you are...you are a hippie right?...
has been entertaining the Hampton Roads area since he was 16 years old. Eight years with The Lewis McGehee Group and four years with his own Instant Karma have made him a local favorite with his versatile guitar work and smooth hypnotic vocals. Highlights of those years include opening act for Bruce Hornsby's grammy winning "The Way It Is" tour & numerous recordings still receiving air play.
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