The seed of what was to become Handshake Management germinated in 1968 when two neighbors played at Charles Stewart's 2nd birthday party. It was also the first time he ‘heard’ folk music. Stewart discovered the genius of Pete Seeger in 1973 while watching Sesame Street. His parents thought “it might be one of those stages”. To their dismay that was not the case. He was the only kid in 3rd grade to know the lyrics to “City of New Orleans”. In the 80s, a local rock station dedicated 2 hours each Sunday to Acoustic music. Stewart would call the DJ, Steve Coffman, and absorb himself in all of the music and music history information he could.
While in college he had the opportunity to program and produce his own folk show on the campus radio station, meeting and befriending some of the best singer/songwriters around. It was at this time that one of Charlie's listeners gave him the opportunity to book the stage at a small coffeehouse. By now Stewart was refered to only as “Charlie”. After gaining first hand experience at booking, Charlie again crossed paths with the by now the infamous Coffman who he used to bug. Coffman offered him a job and a paycheck at a commercial radio station in San Antonio, Texas and followed with a show placed in syndication.
After seeing the biz from several different perspectives, including induction to the Kerrville folk festival tribe, Charlie founded Handshake Management, a consulting and management company. Handshake has helped independent acoustic and Folk artists remain that way, independent, far from the noose of major labels. Terri Hendrix, Dave Carter and Tracy Grammar have sought his help in various endeavors. Charlie is also a regional showcase coordinator for the Southwest Regional Folk Alliance and is now developing another project by pitching songs to TV and movie productions. The reputation of Handshake Management is steadily growing due mostly to fact that it looks at the talent and timber of people rather than the almighty buck. Charlie does not ‘work’ in the music biz, he eats, breaths and sleeps it. As long as the icebox is full and the bills are paid, he is content, everything else is just gravy. As one of his mentors says "money may be the bottom line but not the only line" which serves as one of the mantras Handshake Management was founded on.
Did we mention he is also pop culture Geek
he is the one in the derby
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When it came time to put out my own album, I hired
Charlie Stewart to handle the Folk radio stations.
He did an exceptional job and I continually recommend him every day."
Bill Wence
Bill Wence Promotions
Nolensville, TN
Hi Charlie, If you know any house concert fans in the San Antonio area would you please send them our way. Urban Campfires will kick off our 20th season on Sept. 12 with the beautiful harmonies and feel good show of BiG WiDE GRiN. Our myspace page is all decked out for the occasion. We love to see new faces in the crowd.
We'll be at Reno's Chop Shop in Deep Ellum, Dallas, TX. This Sat. night. the 25. For the 3rd annual remember steve show. With Sik, Severd Soul, And southern assault.
You're invited! Come have a beer with us!
Friday, May 22nd! @ Flamingo Cantina on 6th Doors @ 9pm
We're playin with Ryan Scroggins & The Trenchtown Texans and Informant (Dallas).
We're celebrating the release of our new album "Pose & Posture" Go here to see a review:
http://amusicfan.blogspot.com
"These guys have the chops to hang with the heavy hitters in US ska scene but also have a fresh and accessible enough sound to cross over to new listeners..."
or here:
www.phillyska.com (scroll down)
"It is something a little different, yet also familiar. In short time the album rose to become one of my favorite releases so far this year with a secure position on my playlist..."
or here: http://www.musicaloccupation.com/
"If there’s one album that stands out as different this year, it’s Channel One’s Pose & Posture..."
thanks!
Check out our new music video "I Hate the News" on our page. Pour a bowl of cereal and join us on this romp through a typical day of TV journalism. It's not pretty but hopefully, it'll give you a chuckle.
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Thanks for the support! I'm always looking for new venues. Heres a video of a hillbilly song I wrote about a "Cotton Pickin Woman" -Peewee Moore & The Awful Dreadful Snakes
Hiya, Charlie! Looking forward to seeing you at Folk Alliance. I'll have all my parts and pieces with me, hopefully put together too! I'm praying for warm nights! LOL.
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