Hi, I’m Charlie, I’m an acoustic singer songwriter from Christchurch, near Bournemouth. I started playing guitar and singing when I was 11 and started writing as a natural progression from that shortly after.
A few years down the line I was asked to play in a friends new wine bar on friday nights and after realising the lucrativeness of this I began to play in bars, restaurants and clubs all over Christchurch – which has its downsides: having to watch everyone else eat; singing your heart out when no one listens; and working in the evening when you want to be with your friends. This will slowly destroy your soul from the inside but it definitely beats working in the chippy for £3.50 an hour!
In early 2007 (when i was 14) my Dad asked a family friend, Jim Cregan to listen to some of my songs and he seemed to take a real interest. The list of artists that Jim has worked with over an illustrious career are endless and mind blowing, including Rod Stewart, Elton John, Cat Stevens etc… if you check out his website (www.jimcregan.com ), you will see he is a seriously impressive, respected and talented musician and producer. Jim kindly invited me up to his home studio in Surrey to record ‘Teenagers in Love’ which was an incredible offer. We have recorded a few songs together and have just finished our first 5 track EP ‘Questions. Answers. Awkward Silences.’,with Jim producing, which has been an amazing experience. Apart from producing my songs, Jim has also agreed to be my manager (or i’ve agreed to let him manage me, whichever way you want to look at it) Either way, I am honoured that he has taken such interest in me and I have confidence in his enthusiasm.
Since working with Jim we have made a video, finished an EP, appeared on a few radio shows and played many gigs. Jim has received great feedback from a number of his songwriting friends and we hope that can continue.
I am truly interested to know what you think about my music, so please let me know. I’m always updating my tracks (myspace.com/charlieholemusic) so keep coming back if you like what you hear.
Enjoy.x
