Nanci Griffith, Janis Ian, Alison Krauss, Dixie Chicks, Jane Wiedlin, Nickel Creek, Steve Wariner, Jo Dee Messina, Martina McBride, Mundy-Turner, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Richard Hawley, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Eva Cassidy, Dougie MacLean, Kathy Mattea & Alanis Morrisette.
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"Fabulous voice & haunting vocal style"
- Ely Folk Festival
"The next household name on the folk scene? Charlie Barker, no doubt about that!"
- Anthony John Clarke, Musician
"Charlie's voice is possessed with a depth and sensitivity that takes you straight to the heart of even the most subtle emotions in all she sings."
- Folking.com
"Soothing vocals coming from the voice of an angel."
- BBC Radio Sheffield Online
"Humorous and informative. A breath of fresh air."
- GetReadyToRock.com
"Her instrinsic purity of tone and expression betrays shades of Alison Krauss & Nanci Griffith. Charlie's treatment of the ubiquitous Fields Of Gold gives Eva Cassidy a run for her money."
- David Kidman, Stirrings
Thanks for visiting Charlie Barker's new look MySpace site. Here you can find all the latest news, gig dates and photos.
It has been a busy few years for Charlie who made her TV debut on BBC1's 'The Next Big Thing', was a BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards semi finalist and has already recorded her first album 'Sleeping at the Station'.
Charlie plays festivals and venues throughout the UK, making appearances at Henley Festival, Cambridge Rock Festival, Buxton Fringe, Ely Folk Festival and City of York Folk Festival to name a few.
She has had the opportunity to support some of the biggest names on the acoustic scene, including Dougie MacLean, The Strawbs, John Parr, Chris While & Julie Matthews, Jez Lowe and shared a stage with country/ rock band Smokie on their 2008 UK tour date at the Metrodome Arena.
Great songs Charlie,I love listening.It's good to be your friend.If you get a moment this season stop by for a listen to my minute version of 'White Christmas'.Thanks tim
Hi, I wanted to thank you for adding me! If you ever want to check out my guitar straps, you can see them at www.coolstraps.artfire.com. Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks again, Terri
Hiya, thanks for being a friend - I enjoyed visiting YourSpace :-) Keep it up May your life be full of love, light and fun... hugs SOREN - Beats for change - NYERTUN
It's a pleasure to have you on our new page for musicians Charlie and management. It was great listening to you. Charlie you are very talented and we have high hopes for you. Have a great weekend.
Our EP 'Pretty Girls and Wandering Eyes' was released in June at a sold out show at The O2 Academy, Sheffield. It's now available on itunes @ www.itunes.com/theratells
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR FRIENDSHIP & SUPPORT, ITS MUCH APPREICATED.
WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE, STOP BY MY SITE AND GIVE A LISTEN TO MY NEW CD ( BACK TO MY ROOTS ) THE RAIN & ROCKBOTTOM ARE DEDICATED TO VICTIMS OF THE FLOODS & FAILING ECONOMY
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Hi Charlie good to hear from you.Hope life's being kind.Our new CD Sark O Snaw is out on Greentrax next Friday so quite excited about that. All the best.Mick
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