Charlie Sexton, raised in Austin, Texas, made his debut with Pictures For Pleasure in 1985 at age 16. He followed that up with a self-titled second album when he was 20. Because word of his reputation as a prodigy guitar player spread far and wide, he found himself an in-demand session player while still in his late teens, and he had the opportunity to record with Ron Wood, Keith Richards and Bob Dylan.
Born to a mother who was just 16 when she gave birth to Charlie, he and his mother moved to Austin when he was just four. His mother would get him out to clubs like the Armadillo World Headquarters and the Soap Creek Saloon. Places like the Split Rail and Antone's blues club became his classrooms. After living outside of Austin for a while with his mother, he moved back to Austin when he was 12, and the musicians around Austin, his heroes, people like Jimmie Vaughan and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Joe Ely and others, took him in and put him up until he could earn more of a living on his own.
From 1992 to 1994, he was a member of Austin's Arc Angels, along with Doyle Bramhall II, Tommy Shannon and Chris "Whipper'' Layton. That group recorded one self-titled album, released in 1992 on Geffen Records. By the time the Arc Angels decided to disband, Sexton was 24 years old and already pegged as a blues musician. But in fact, Sexton plays gutsy, fluid blues guitar, but also spirited rock 'n' roll guitar.
In 1994 and 1995, he formed and recorded with his new group, the Charlie Sexton Sextet, and his debut for MCA Records, Under The Wishing Tree, was released in 1995. Sexton's album was well-received by the critics. Under The Wishing Tree presents Sexton in an array of musical genres, touching on Celtic flavored rock, folk-rock and blues. There is a lot of interplay between guitars, violins, cellos, Dobros and mandolins on the recording, and Sexton's vocals ride high on top of the melodies. On his 1995 tour to support the album, he was accompanied by Susan Boelz, violin, Michael Ramos, organ, and George Reiff, bass and Rafael Gayol, drums.
As a songwriter, Sexton writes about what he knows, so Texas themes permeate his songs. He considers Bob Dylan his strongest songwriting influence, while he counts Austin legends Jimmie Vaughan and the late Stevie Ray Vaughan among his prime influences for guitar playing. His lyrics mix autobiographical experiences with images that are open to interpretation. More great things are in the offing for this guitarist, singer and songwriter as he recently signed a recording contract with Back Porch Records.
Thanks Charlie, You ROCK!!! Getting the word out about my photo book, Metallica: The Club Dayz.. It's available though Amazon world wide. Amazon dot com Cheers Bill (Former Chief Photographer of Metal Rendezvous Int. Heavy Rock - Metal Magazine)
Sorry I missed thee recent tour with Bob. Hopefully next time in LA there will be a venue with reserved seating. you are a great addition to the band: add energy.
Just received my package and I can´t express my happiness to put my hands on this incredible material. I've had it playing non-stop. The mix and quality are excellent! It worth the wait! Now I understand the reason for this. You guys did everything carefully in all the details and certainly had a lot of work and dedication. Best of all was seeing the final result, but especially the realization of a long awaited dream project of the band. I´m convinced that you all now have a sense of accomplishment. I´ve enjoyed every minute of the show as if you were there at the Stubb´s. The interviews and tributes are brilliant!! Congratulations on this new material I'm very proud and hoping to see the schedule with new shows and maybe one day a visit to Brazil. Thanks Mark, Doyle, Chris and Charlie and Tommy...you did a great job!!
The Brittany Nation Foundation Designated Driver Awareness Concert 14 bands @ The L A Hangout in Lutz, FL. This is an all day event to raise awareness in using a Designated Driver always. We also celebrate and remember our Beautiful Daughter Brittany she will be there in spirit I assure you. The event starts at 4:00 PM & goes until 2:30 AM. All ages until 9:00 PM then 21 and up, or with a parent. NO COVER CHARGE! Event T Shirts will be available day of the show get yours. $5.00 Limited amount. Tow & Go will be on a phone call away to give you a ride home if you have too much to drink FREE ride home No AAA Membership needed. NO CHARGE!
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Sharing with you this wonderful artist we miss so much in France... Much Love to you ♥
Happy Thanksgiving, very thankful for all your wonderful music over the years. I have been in my own world listening to your tunes & Arc Angels; and ignoring my annoying relatives for the Holiday. Thankfully I have loved ones to ignore. (LOL)
"urie et urie."
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