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I am a follower of the "Old Religion" - Solitary Wiccan. I was born in Hagerstown, MD. Lived in Fort Valley, VA.,Front Royal, VA. Strasburg,VA. Arcola,VA., Atlanta, GA., Tallahassee FL., Edgewater, FL., Winchester, VA, Furth, Germany, and Linden, VA. I've visited Ireland, England, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland. Played aboard the Holland American Criuse Ship: The Volandam making weekly trips from NY City to Bermuda. I've played in these bands: The Sonics, Custard's Last Band, Sagebrush, "G.A.", The Buzz Band, The Bobcats, Terry Martin's OMT, The Dawgs, "Etc", Bobby Watt and Mama's Pride, THe Cash Brothers, Cindy Joy and Crosswinds, Grand Illuzion, The Rusty Ritenour Band, Trainwreck, Wildcard, Blues Fuse, The Suspect Band, Diamondback, Dixie Biscuit and NODRAMA......................................
NODRAMA is 4 musicians with diverse backgrounds and over 120 years of combined experience that makes for a show that you will not soon forget. Each member has enjoyed very successful careers performing, recording, and as sidemen with some of the most successful recording artists in the industry. No strangers to the local music scene, they have played in some of the regions most popular bands ( Wired, Open Window, Grand Illuzion, The Suspect Band and Blues Fuse ). The rhythm section is the heartbeat of the band and that beat is provided by Ed Reedy on drums. I hold the bottom down on 5 string bass guitar. Lead guitarist, Paul Moschetto is joined by blues legend, Ralph Fortune on guitar and harp. Each of us are lead vocalists and our combined voices provide unbelievable 3 and 4 part harmonies. Founding member, Rob Yeakle joins the band whenever his schedule allows, playing key boards and also vocals. NODRAMA is fast becoming the busiest band on the tri-state music scene. If you haven't had the opportunity to see our band in action, or haven't seen it since founding member, Steve Floyd left the band to pursue other interests, check out our schedule for a venue near you and bring some friends. I promise you won't be disappointed. If you introduce yourself and tell me you visited the band on myspace, I'll put you in my top 40!!!! Be it Classic Rock, Blues, Funk, Soul, Southern Rock Classic Country, or Originals these 4 talented musicians will keep you rockin'and dancin' all night. No matter what the occasion, NODRAMA can fill the bill...............Please visit the site listed below and ADD ON AS A FRIEND of NODRAMA!!!!! ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I've been a musician for over 40 years and have written hundreds of song lyrics and completed songs......
Country,Blues, Rock, Folk and Comedy..... seeking Publishing and Marketing....I am a member of S.A.W. ( The Songwriters' Association of Washington (DC)....In 2007, I had 3 songs that were recognized by the judges of the Mid-Atlantic Songwriters' Contest in the Blues/Jazz category. Swing Me with vocals by Savanna was a Finalist, The Blues Ain't Funny and I Never Was Enough were both Honorable Mentions. I am always looking for opportunities to perform my original music. I play guitar, bass guitar, some keyboards and I sing my ass off.
I hope you enjoy the sample of my songs I've sellected for you. I change them often.
I am available for recording session work in the Shenandoah Valley and DC area. I am also available on my open dates to do free-lance work.
Contact me on this site's in box (messages) or my email address : charlesritenour@yahoo.com .......and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Thanks for droppin' by, thanks for being a friend and most of all thanks for being a lover of music. I'd like to extend a Special Thanks to the Venues that put the bread on the table:
The Lucky Star, Front Royal, VA.
Griffin's Tavern, Flint Hill, VA.
The Camino Real, Berryville,VA.
The Corners, Star Tannery, VA.
The Battletown Inn, Berryville, VA.
George's Pizza, Winchester, VA.
The Strasburg Mayfest Committee, Strasburg, VA.
The Apple Blossom Stag Luncheon Committee, Winchester, VA.
The Verona Moose Club,
Brewbaker's Pub, Winchester, VA.
The Horseshoe Curve Restaurant, Bluemont, VA.
The Hot Plates Grille, Bayse, VA.
The Full Throttle, Capon Bridge, WV.
Historic Long Branch, Millwood, VA.
Avalon Resort. Paw Paw, WV.
and all those folks who have hired NODRAMA for their Private Parties!!
and A Big Special Thank you to KLBC.Org, Long Beach, CA for playing some of my tunes. .
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