Lawrence Lambert, Elaine Dempsey & Karl Werne as Big Wide Grin
I perform regularly in different situations with a list of players including Elaine Dempsey, Lawrence Lambert, Eddie Williams, Curtis Eley, Dana Silvercloud, Dan Martier, Walter Walker, Rob Guertino, Brad Brewer, and more.
Karl Werne, Eddie Williams & Curtis Eley
Influences
Love, Laughter, Honesty, Passion, Healing, Intimacy, Integrity, Light, Truth ...
Jimmy Masters, Mary Lou Osterhous, Julie Clark, L. E. Lambert, Karl Werne, Rich Mossman & Curtis Eley as "7 Peace Band"
Sounds Like
wonderful, inspired, creative, dynamic, improvisational interplay between very talented friends.
Dana Silvercloud, Rob Geurtino & Karl Werne w/ members of the Atlantic Fleet Navy Band on horns
BJ Leiderman, Karl Werne, Dana Silvercloud & Barbara Nesbitt
Karl Werne, Walter Walker, Matt Eckles, Rob Geurtino, Andy Harrell & TFord Webber
has been entertaining the Hampton Roads area since he was 16 years old. Eight years with The Lewis McGehee Group and four years with his own Instant Karma have made him a local favorite with his versatile guitar work and smooth hypnotic vocals. Highlights of those years include opening act for Bruce Hornsby's grammy winning "The Way It Is" tour & numerous recordings still receiving air play.
In 1995, Karl teamed up with the very talented and respected saxophonist, Eddie Williams; a partnership that would prove to have a profound impact on his musical life. Now playing acoustic guitar, this new exploration of improvisation and creativity would shape a unique sound later complimented and completed by electric guitarist extraordinaire, Curtis Eley, and more recently, with drummer Dan Martier, and bassist, Dana Silvercloud.
Also during these years, a powerful three-part-harmony trio of singer/songwriters, armed with positive lyrics and diverse backgrounds came together as a traveling band known as Elaine, Lambert & Karl. After enjoying some immediate success with a debut CD and a tour with friend and mentor Keb' Mo', they settled on an official band name of "Big Wide Grin".
Karl's original lyrics are written from a place of heart, thoughtfulness and understanding. His gentle stage persona is one of peace and brotherhood that sets the stage for an evening you can trust and take with you.
His music has the dynamics, spirit and intensity needed to hold your interest, your hand, and your breath.
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hey karl, just stopped by with a cup of coffee and thought i would listen to you sing... you got some damn good tunes here i am really liking, ALL I NEED IS YOU and LOVE COMPROMISE. both great songs my friend. there are a hand full of people i want to meet when i come down your way, and you are one of them. have a great weekend and give em hell... peace allan
I am so proud of you ... you have joined the REVOLUTION! XOXO ;~) "To have Peace..... you must have Hoops. You cannot have one without the other" ~Mother Theresa
Hi Karl! I haven't seen you play in a long time. My sister and I need to make some time to come watch ya. I've seen your boy Jesse Chong twice now up at H20 and let me tell ya, hes awesome!! :) Take care!
HEY HOWS IT GOING WAS ON THE BEACH THE OTHER DAY MET A LADY AND SHE SAIDS HER SONS TRIES TO SEE YOU OFTEN.....I WILL MOST DEFINITELY BE OUT TO SEE YA U HAVE ONE SEXY FELLOW PLAYS WITH U AND THAT WOULD BE DANA SILVERCLOUD
MUSIC THAT MATTERS KY, VA and WV Compilation Album ALMOST COMPLETE. What an honor for us to work with the great INDY POWER while serving a cause. Its been great to see artists and fan bases unite to energize the music scene over-all while making a differance and the Music Matter!!!! 24 artists and counting as we near our mastering date on July 25th. THANK YOU
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has been entertaining the Hampton Roads area since he was 16 years old. Eight years with The Lewis McGehee Group and four years with his own Instant Karma have made him a local favorite with his versatile guitar work and smooth hypnotic vocals. Highlights of those years include opening act for Bruce Hornsby's grammy winning "The Way It Is" tour & numerous recordings still receiving air play.
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