Charlie Carter Solo jazz/Soul guitarist & Singer

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
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LOCATION
London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom

TRAVEL
up to 25 miles

PRICE
from £200 (GBP)

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Description Price
Guitar & Vocals 2 sets of 45 minutes 1hr 30 Jazz/Soul£200 (GBP)
Guitar & Vocals 1 set 1hr Jazz/Soul£200 (GBP)
Backing tracks Rat pack style 1hr£200 (GBP)
Half Rat pack style backing tracks and half guitar & vocals 2 hrs in total£200 (GBP)
Agreed price to be settled on the day/night of performance.

About / Biography

Star of stage & Screen and No1 selling composer, Charlie Carter, provides 2 hours of Rat pack style backing track big band music, Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin..etc plus uplifting Soulful Acoustic or electric Guitar & Vocal sets of Jazz/Soul/Blues & Rock & roll Classics, such as 'That's Amore','Stand by me','Wonderful world','My Girl', 'Fly me to the moon','The girl form Ipanema' Ideal for a wedding, intimate restaurant or lively sing a long and has been playing live for over 30 years either as lead vocalist in bands or as a solo artist on the circuit in bars/pubs/restaurants. Charlie will provide for you 2 hours of either Guitar/Vocals or can provide backing tracks in a more Ratpack style, or you can mix the both! Charlie can also provide percussion for the audience to join in with, with always goes down well after a few drinks...

Charlie is also a recording Artist who has released three Studio Albums and his latest single 'Most of all' recorded at the famous Abbey road studios went straight to No1 on the iTunes Jazz charts. Previous to this, 2019 release 'Every Ounce Of Love' an 8 track album of original Jazz/Swing songs was on the back of 2017 release 'Nothing short of love' a 10 track album of originals and four track ep 'Here's to your life' in 2014. Charlie plays live with a full PA system just himself and an semi acoustic/electric guitar and vocal harmoniser with a repertoire of over 125 songs playing modern versions of songs by artists such as Sam Cooke, Ben E King, The Beatles, The Kinks, Frankie Valli, Frank Sinatra, Otis Redding, Minnie Ripperton and many others. Charlie plays a lot of restaurants and intimate bars that will get you singing along and up on your feet. Charlie has a fantastic compact PA system that produces a professional and high end production sound and takes up very little room.

Charlie is an accomplished Actor of stage and screen & has just finished filming 'Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning' and season 3 of Gangs of London but is most most notable for playing DC Martin Long in C4's 'Deceit', Matthew Cox in Eastenders and Dr. Robinson in Hollyoaks, Charlie has appeared in over 40 films and most recently just finished filming 'Jolly good Christmas' playing Coopersmith and prior to that 'Blithe spirit with Dame Judi Dench' and Jazz film 'The little giant' playing Jazz club owner Ronnie Scott. Theatre credits include,'Pygmalion' The English Theatre Frankfurt, 'Proud' at the Lost Theatre, 'Bus Riley's back in town' at the Jermyn street Theatre, 'Dawlish rd' at the Soho Theatre, 'Lone star' at the Theatre 503 and Edinburgh Festival, 'Miller' at the Pleasance Theatre, 'Lone star/Private wars' at the Kings head Theatre, 'A Christmouse tale' UK tour, 'Second class parents', 'Listen' and 'A moment of silence' all at the Etcetera Theatre, 'Talent' and 'White wedding' both at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, 'Best men' and 'Its Christmas Carol' both at the Hen & Chickens, 'Dave's Turn' at the Union Theatre, 'Joseph and his amazing technicolor dreamcoat' at the Theatre Royal Windsor.

Charlie has produced many of his own music videos and appeared in many others for artists such as 'The Stereophonics', 'Broen', 'Morrissey & Marshall' and appeared and sang on the Official England song 'Sing 4 England' for the 2012 Euros, which reached No8 in the Indie charts.

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Location

Based in United Kingdom

London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Travels up to 25 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 25 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 20 miles)
Travel areas on the map are approximate (distances may vary) free quote

Loving you ~ Minnie Ripperton

You send me ~ Sam Cooke

Wonderful world ~ Sam Cooke

My girl ~ Otis Redding

Lady is a tramp ~ Frank Sinatra

Can't take my eyes off you ~ Frankie Valli

I feel fine ~ The Beatles

Fly me to the moon ~ Frank Sinatra

Bring it on home to me ~ Sam Cooke

Mustang Sally ~ Wilson Pickett

Moondance ~ Van Morrison

Sway ~ Dean Martin

It must be Love ~ Madness

Lovely day ~ Bill Withers

Summerwind ~ Frank Sinatra

Route 66 ~ Nat King Cole

Every Ounce Of Love ~ Charlie Carter

Something stupid ~ Frank Sinatra

The Girl From Ipanema ~ Various

Summertime ~ Various

The more I see you ~ Chris Montez

Sittin on the dock of the bay ~ Otis Redding

I wanna be like you ~ Jungle book

I will Survive ~ Gloria Gaynor

Happy together ~ The Turtles

Tu Vuo Fa L'Americano ~ Various

Hey Jude ~ The Beatles

Baby its you ~ The Beatles

Always a woman ~ Billy Joel

Aint no sunshine ~ Bill Withers

These arms of mine ~ Otis Redding

Waterloo sunset ~ The Kinks

Sunny afternoon ~ The Kinks

Everybody's talking ~ Harry Nilsson

All gone away ~ The style council

Long hot summer ~ The style council

My ever changing moods ~ The style council

Debris ~ The Faces

Above the clouds ~ Paul Weller

The ballad of John & Yoko ~ The Beatles

Its only Love ~ The Beatles

Things we said today ~ The Beatles

Ask me why ~ The Beatles

Help! ~ The Beatles

Hi heeled sneakers ~ The High numbers

Shame shame shame ~ Jimmy Reed

Out of the sinking ~ Paul Weller

Ooh la la ~ The Faces

The Paris Match ~ The Style council

Tired of Waiting ~ The Kinks

Set me free ~ The Kinks

The Seeker ~ The Who

Wedding bells are gonna chime ~ Charlie Carter

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Just need a plug socket fairly near the Performance area, I provide everything else, PA system and everything that comes with it.


What information do you require about a venue?

Parking and postcard


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

I provide sound but not lighting


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever worked at?

The Battersea Barge was always a favourite of mine especially one evening when Ronnie Wood joined us on stage.


What's your favourite type of event?

I love a pub gig where everyone is up dancing but also a chilled restaurant gig.


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

I trained at stage school, got a few grades in piano and trained in guitar and started gigging at the age of 19 in a band and solo in 2003.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

the Beatles, The Stones, The Kinks, The Small faces, the Who, The Jam, Paul Weller, John Coltrane, Chet Baker, Henry Mancini, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Paul Anka,.

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

Normally do 2 sets of 45 mins or can do 3 sets of 30 mins or more than happy to cater for the customer.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

Its repertoire only unless there's enough time to study a new song which I'm fairly happy to do but Ive got to like the chosen music.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

Classy, upbeat, smooth.

Recent Clients

Charlie Carter has performed for these clients:

Bars and restaurants, private events in Central London

Venues

Charlie Carter has performed at these venues:

The Royal Albert hall

The Battersea Barge

Pubs and restaurants all over London

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Hotel / Restaurant Event

Bar / Venue Event

Funeral / Memorial

Wedding Proposal

Concert

Charity Event

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1940s Music

1950s Music

1960s Music

1970s Music

1980s Music

1990s Music

Jazz

Blues

Postmodern Jukebox Jazz

Swing

Christmas

Easy Listening

Background Music

Originals

Acoustic

Covers

Motown

Soul

Vintage

Italian Music

Features:

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

Uses backing tracks

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