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Charles Ramsey
Indie / Pop / Other

"’Something New’ is now on iTunes!"

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
United States

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Last Login:  11/18/2008
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   Charles Ramsey: General Info
Member Since11/15/2005
Band Websitecharlesramseymusic.com/
Influences The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Burt Bacharach, Bob Dylan, The Byrds, The Zombies, The Kinks, The Who, The Divine Comedy, Scott Walker, David Bowie, XTC, Frank Sinatra, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, The Smiths, Morrissey, Belle and Sebastian, Blur, Oasis, Pulp, Teenage Fanclub...
Sounds LikeCharles Ramsey
Type of LabelIndie




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Nov 20 2008 8:00P
Royal Oak Brooklyn, New York
Dec 12 2008 9:00P
Pianos New York, New York

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   About Charles Ramsey

About "Something New" - Charles Ramsey's debut album (released April, 2005)

"Incredibly likeable...with songs such as 'Up and Down' and 'One in a Crowd' immediately finding a niche deep inside your brain."

-Brian J. Stokes, Centre Daily Times (Central PA)

"Truly remarkable...If 'So Much Better Off' doesn't get your foot tapping, then you probably don't have a foot."

-Jason Mulgrew, www.jasonmulgrew.com (NYC)

"Similar to The Cars, The Smiths, and The Cure, Charles proves that there is indeed such an animal as quality pop music."

-Dan D'Ippolito, Jezebel Music (Brooklyn, NY)

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Charles Ramsey released his first album, Something New, in 2005. Recorded in Philadelphia, the album's nine songs were acclaimed by the Centre Daily Times as "incredibly likable…immediately finding a niche deep inside your brain", and by New York City-based writer, Jason Mulgrew, as "excellent…sentimental without being schmaltzy; catchy without being kitchy." The album features Charles Ramsey on vocals, guitar, piano, and trombone, along with Jake Munch on drums and Dave Munch on bass.

Since the album's release, Ramsey has been performing at such venues as the Grape Street and Tritone in Philadelphia. In June of 2006, Ramsey was invited to perform at The Basement in Nashville, TN, where he shared a bill with Cerys Matthews (from Catatonia) and Brakes (Brighton, UK). Ramsey has also performed at Nashville's Mercy Lounge.

Ramsey has been featured twice at the Jezebel Music Songwriter Showcase in Brooklyn, NY, an event that has played host to some of New York City's top singer-songwriters. Ramsey has also performed at such New York City venues as The Lucky Cat, Laila Lounge, and Kenny's Castaways. In December of 2006, Ramsey released an EP-single, So Much Better Off, and finished the year with a performance at the State Theatre in State College, PA in support of Sean Lennon.

Raised in Flourtown, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia, Ramsey attended St. Joseph's Prep in North Philadelphia. In 2003, Ramsey earned his MA in Music Theory/History from Penn State University. While at Penn State, Ramsey joined the Bullet Parade, an indie-rock outfit based in State College, PA. Between 2001 and 2005, Ramsey played lead guitar and trombone with the band, performing regularly in State College, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Washington DC. Ramsey currently lives in Philadelphia and is in the process of recording his second album.

For more information, visit http://www.charlesramseymusic.com/ and http://www.myspace.com/charlesramsey

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About the "So Much Better Off" EP-single (released December 12, 2006)

“If ‘So Much Better Off’ has a flaw, it is definitely one of brevity. With only four songs, the EP paints two distinct sides of Ramsey -- that of incredible pop troubadour and another of acoustic bard who is down on his luck. It's a tempting sound of things to come, and Ramsey pulls off both with ease. Though when in the guise of Liberace on valium, he brings us the pop magic that's hard to forget.”

-Dennis Fallon, Centre Daily Times, WEEKENDER (Central PA)

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Tracklisting

1.) So Much Better Off

2.) In a Million Years

3.) Something New (Acoustic)

4.) One in a Crowd (Acoustic)

"So Much Better Off" is taken from Charles Ramsey's 2005 debut album, Something New. "In a Million Years" was recorded in April of 2006 and is previously unreleased. The recording features Charles Ramsey on vocals, piano, and celesta, Vince Fiore on drums, Dave Biser on bass and flute, Derek McDonald on flugel horn, as well as the Penn State Graduate String Quartet. The final two tracks are acoustic renditions of songs from Something New. They were recorded in Philadelphia on September 29, 2006 and feature Charles Ramsey on vocals, guitar, and harmonica.

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Charles Ramsey performs solo and with a band, depending on what his horoscope says that day.

Something New and So Much Better Off can be purchased at City Lights and Webster's in State College, PA, or online at www.charlesramseymusic.com.

Something New is now available on iTunes. Click below to go to the iTunes store:

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Clinton Van Gemert





Nov 9 2008 2:11 AM

Hey Charles!
New tunes...finally! Have a listen?! Looking forward to seeing you soon!
Keith Ramsey





Oct 18 2008 3:05 AM

Sarah





Oct 16 2008 3:59 PM

It was so nice to see you last! It was even worth the bridge & tunnel bar.. ha Loving the new songs.
Killa Cam (TTC) Tru Thug Elite





Oct 14 2008 5:01 PM

Yo its boy Killa Cam Baby. Juz stoppin by to show sum love n reminding u to check out my songs!! I garantee sumthin for everybody!! Peace n Love

Killa Cam
TTC
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THE HAIKUS





Oct 12 2008 11:29 AM

thanks for the add,
hope you have a good time
with nights on your side,
appreciate!

you guys are good vibrations,

THE HAIKUS
Emily





Oct 10 2008 5:57 AM

What?!? Now that I've left Northeast Jersey to be back at school in Baltimore, I hear you're going to perform in NYC! Not fair, I tell you!
Anyway, can't wait for the new album.
:)
Shwa


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Aug 22 2008 3:54 PM

feeling's mutual bro.
really enjoyed the set the other night
Kate!!





Aug 7 2008 10:18 PM

How are things going with you??
Serious Jewelry





Jul 17 2008 3:10 AM

it was so nice seeing you last night!
we love you and your music.
seriously.
:: ǝןoɹɐɔ ::





Jun 30 2008 4:00 AM

Hey, will you be doing that open mic night thing again at the WCL tomorrow night? I am 90% sure I will be there, but for how long I don't know. I liked your music the last time...well only time...I saw you. =]

♥ Carole
Summers Best Music Fest!





Jun 26 2008 1:47 PM

Kate!!





Jun 23 2008 12:13 AM

I will be getting there friday..
So yes i will be there..
Will you be at the phyrst friday??
Kate!!





Jun 21 2008 4:03 PM

will u be playing on the heister stage next weekend?
i-own-a wolf





Jun 21 2008 12:13 AM

Russell Brand
tis what you need...one of'em photos..?
Restless Leg Syndrome





Jun 13 2008 10:30 PM

Tesco Chainstore Mascara





Jun 10 2008 9:57 PM

Thanks for the add, Charles!

Wonderful tunes here - just my cuppa tea! You wear your influences proudly on your sleeve!

Cheers

David
Kate!!





May 28 2008 7:50 PM

hows charles doing?

:)
Patrick Dorobisz





May 4 2008 11:39 PM

Hello
Thanks for your friendship ! Enchanté d'être votre ami - - best - -Patrick
Aubs





May 3 2008 8:12 PM

what's up chuck? when are you heading down this way??
Alice





Apr 24 2008 12:20 AM

I've started thinking only in rhyme
I'm not sure if it's literary crime
But if so, I'll do time.
lara





Apr 21 2008 7:09 PM

just wanted to say that I still miss you and I dream about our musical career together..xoxo
Dave Tat





Apr 16 2008 6:43 PM

lara





Mar 27 2008 6:14 PM

Looking forward to your return...my couch is lonesome without you..xoxo
Jessica





Mar 18 2008 3:22 AM

Thanks 4 adding me, and love your music!!!!!!!!!
Dave Tat





Feb 26 2008 5:02 PM

YES YES!!
Noah





Feb 25 2008 2:46 PM

It was great meeting you; beautiful music!
Keyboard Cathy





Feb 19 2008 7:52 PM


Hi! How are things in the world of Mr. Charles?
Cathy :)
"Keyboard Cathy"
www.myspace.com/keyboardcathy
www.keyboardcathy.com
Restless Leg Syndrome





Feb 1 2008 7:08 PM

lara





Jan 20 2008 11:20 PM

CHUCK: come and visit. come and visit. yes yes yes!
Alice





Jan 3 2008 6:42 PM

Aubs





Jan 2 2008 8:48 PM

hmm nobody ever keeps New Year's resolutions... :p
Have a great year Chuck!
Emily





Dec 28 2007 10:46 AM

Have a wonderful New Year, Mr. Ramsey! May 2008 bring you success and cash prizes...and, I suppose happiness, personal fulfillment and all that ;D

Cheers! :)
lara





Dec 27 2007 3:23 AM

Merry Christmas Chuck!!! I can't wait to see you again sometime sooooon!
M





Dec 23 2007 12:03 AM

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Dec 19 2007 3:31 AM

Thanks for the add!

We are dedicated to the preservation of Liner Notes in the digitial download world!

Check us out at:

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Thanks!
Dave Tat





Dec 18 2007 9:09 PM

lara





Dec 17 2007 3:06 AM

hey chuck, thanks for the drinks last night..we need have more 'intellectual conversations." I hope my couch was comfy last nite...it looks forward to more visits. let me know when you're leaving tonite.
Craig