Kevin Packard: Singist and Guitarer,
Jesse Anderegg: Basser and Singist, Wayne Thompson: Keyboarder,
Christopher Allis: Drummist, and Ian Fowles: Lead Guitarer.
Influences
Jellyfish, Beatles, Queen, Oingo Boingo, The Police, Crowded House, BNL, INXS, Sugarbomb, TV Eyes, Umajets, Skycycle, Squeeze, Tales Untold, Tories, Jason Falkner, Let Go, David Doll, Imperial Drag, Treble Charger, Spiraling, Owsley, The Stereo, Wilshire, OkGo, Marvelous 3, Beach Boys, The Sweet, Avion, They Might be Giants, The Darkness, Get Up Kids, Sensefield, Nik Kershaw, The New Mainstreet Singers, Midget, Anberlin, The Merrymakers, Madness, T. Rex, DEVO, Tears for Fears, Self, U2, Puffy Ami Yumi, Weezer, XTC, Split Enz, Harem Scarem, Toy Dolls, Melanie C, Swirl 360, The Argument, The Cars, Brendan Benson, Amature Lovers, The Clash, The Churchills, The Cure, Depeche Mode, Rembrandts, Duran Duran, Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, and way too many others.
Sounds Like
Modern Drummer Magazine said:
"Checkpoint Charley’s 'Songs One Through Twelve' delivers everything pop/rock fans crave: great songs, beautiful harmonies, and hooks for days...If you’re a fan of the band Jellyfish, get your hands on this CD." Amplifier Magazine said: "As it was with E.F. Hutton, when names like Jellyfish and The Tories are dropped as reference points for a band, people listen. Such is the case with Checkpoint Charley, a quartet whose full-bodied harmonies, dynamic melodies, and tantalizing chord changes will remind listeners of the aforementioned pop music legends."
Checkpoint Charley is an LA-based, melodic pop band that rocks with the crunch of Weezer, the enormity of Queen, and the epic punch of Jellyfish. Our debut album, "Songs 1-12" is now available through www.notlame.com, www.cdbaby.com, and our website, www.checkpointcharley.net. The album is also available for purchase and download through the iTunes Music Superstore (and you all know where that is!) Our buttery-smooth powers of audio-harmonic justice have been unleashed on an unsuspecting public, and we are in search of legions of faithful who are not afraid to answer the call to POP. Listen to our songs. Be our friends. Pick up the baton, march out on your lawn, or the parade might just pass you by!! Help us set the world free from the monotony of popular music.
NEW LOCATION! Even thought the beachside grill isn't going to be open until next week, THE MUSIC MUST GO ON!!!! It's still in downtown Oceanside, just around the corner on pierview way! Pierview Pub!
KEVIN! HOW ARE YOU DOING?!?! How is life treating ya? When are you Em and that gorgeous little girl going to come visit good ol' Florida? WE MISS YOU GUYS!!!
Haha! You know you're loved by me anyway! I'm happy you sent a little comment cos I haven't listened to you music for a while and it's really good!! :-) :-) :-)
i received the major award today. um, it is amazing! it matches as you said. i need to stumble across a new mylar batter carapace for her so she will sing better. i am glad you kept the bowties on, it adds a classic look that screams of vintage awesome. the strainer doesn't seem to hold the pasta the more it vibrates, i like the design and how it is an update of a classic. i would like to acquire some of these mentioned items for my acrolite! and again, absolutely stunning! i will love her forever!
HEY KEV! YOU ROCK MAJORLY!!!!!!! WISHING CHECKPOINT CHARLEY THE VERY BEST! THANK YOU, GRAZIE, MERCI, GRACIAS, DANKE, OBRIGADO FOR THE FRIENDS ADD REQUEST!
WITH EVERY GOOD WISH IN LIFE AND MUSIC, FRANKIE B.
You are so welcome! We knew you'd love the coloring book and hopefully the buttons stay on the onesie, I'm not an amazing seamstress. Can't wait to meet the little one.
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