I was born and raised mostly in NY, just north of NYC, with my older brother and a string of dogs. I liked everything my brother liked including Legos, treehouses and the A-Team. So when my brother picked up a guitar in grade school, I did too. He played Jimi Hendrix, I played James Taylor.
I kept it up throughout high school and college, but wasn’t sold on pursuing music professionally. I hadn’t written any songs yet, and didn’t think I could. Not knowing what to do with my life after graduation, I decided to at least make myself useful while I figured it out, and joined the Peace Corps.
I taught health education in Kokomian, a small village on the western border of Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa. And when I wasn’t working, I spent time with my friends in the village, and wrote songs. I started to see how much I’d taken for granted, and didn’t want to pass on the chance to do something I love for a living; especially when so many people never get the chance to choose.
After 2 years, I came home, moved to NYC, and got a job bartending. I went to open mics at the Sidewalk Cafe and soon met producer and fellow-musician, Dan Rowe. Dan and I started working together on my debut album, I Get Stupid. A few weeks before its release, Dan accompanied me on bass at the Village Underground, and has been on stage with me ever since.
We released a live album, Live at the Roger Smith, in 2004, and took off on a self-booked 40+ date tour across the country. We put 10,000 miles on our car, played folk ballads in biker bars (I booked that one), and ran out of gas in the middle-of-nowhere, Nevada,... at midnight. It was a long but invaluable trip, and since then, we have been touring as much as we can.
In 2006, I signed a publishing deal with sonaBLAST! Records, the New York-based independent label that has worked with such emerging fellow grass roots artists as Mark Geary and Kelly McRae. They are currently re-releasing I Get Stupid, helping me get more exposure, and introducing me to a whole new audience.
And finally, we’re releasing our second studio album, North of New York in June of ’07, and looking forward to touring behind it for the summer!
So that’s the basic story so far. Thanks for reading, and I hope you like our music.
Charlotte
Recent accolades include:
* 2007 Telluride Troubadour Contest: Alternate and Honorable Mention
* 2007 We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards: Honorable Mention
* 2007 Plowshares Songwriting Competition: Finalist
* 2006 Kerrville Folk Festival: New Folk Finalist
* 2006 VH1 Song of the Year Contest: Folk Category- Winner (March)
* 2005 Billboard Song Contest: Honorable mention
Hi Charlotte, I've been jamming to your CD's while painting my son's room this week. I enjoyed seeing you and meeting you at Alana's in Colorado last year. Congrats on the new little one! I've been thinking of you lately since I've been listening to you every night and thought I would say hi. Hope you are well!
It has been to long since I took the time to tell you how much I root for you, and hope all the best, and really happy we had the chance to be friends. Best Wishes you are always amongst my thoughts, ciao
Thanks so much for the add! Excited to find you! See you'll be opening for Dave Wilcox next weekend in my ol' neighborhood... and for Richie Havens! How exciting!!! Blow a kiss to the Birchmere! I only graced that stage once for a benefit concert, but exciting it surely was!!!!!! :) Best of Luck! I'll be listening.... Kathy
Features three brand-new studio tracks from Spaghetti Cake recorded in August 2007, plus the classic but never-before released hit "Farm Boy".
"What About Pluto" is an instant Spaghetti Cake classic. Inspired by the recent 'reclassification' of our beloved ninth planet Pluto, this song reflects on the tiny orb's signifigance in all of our lives; past, present, and future. A live concert favorite for Spaghetti Cake, mixed by the great Earl Cohen.
"Who's Your Best Friend" is a 'tween girl fist-pumping skirt-twirling pop anthem about the magical power of true friendship. Inspired by Glen's own music students at school, this catchy hook will have you dancing in your living rooms and singing along with every word. Mixed by Earl Cohen.
"Miles and Miles of Smiles" - This new bonus track rounds out the "Pluto" EP. Commissioned to be included on a national dental health compilation CD, Sue returns to take you on an unforgettable flight of fancy through sun-drenched sandy beaches on a bicycle to surfing a thunderous stormy sea on your bed!
Thanks for the connection Charlotte. Glad I came across your music. Good stuff. Hope you enjoyed mine and return often for new tracks. Best wishes. - Bruce
Hi Charlotte. Thanx for add me. I listen to your "North of New York" album. In my opinion very fantastic album. wonderful acustic songs. emotionally! thanks for music.:)
Hey, Charlotte, thanks for the add. It's been great to hear your voice again, with Dan, too... Been far to long. I hope to see you live again sometime in the future, maybe here in Nashville? Amy says you've been collaborating some (?)-- that's so cool! All the best, Joe Truman
Who rocked Colorado Spring? You. That's who. Hope your drive home was safe. When do we all get to share stage again? My band is in Charlotte & Dan withdrawal. Nice CD, by the way...good driving music!!!!
Thanks for the interview today for Fiddles & Frets. Your songs are just wonderful. And, your performance tonight at The Steel City Coffee House was equally excellent. Come back to Philly again.
