Charles' Music

Charles' first musical love is traditional Celtic Folk from Canada's East Coast and the British Isles. Inspired by artists such as the Irish Descendants, Great Big Sea, Stan Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot and more, Charles started performing his own brand of pub music in 2003, first as a solo artist and then, in 2008, as a founding member of Kitchener-based Celtic band Blind Man's Bluff.

Charles has released two CD collections as a solo artist - 'A Pint of Song' (2006) and 'Home & Away' (2008).
The latter album also showcases some of Charles' original songwriting, which makes up a quarter of the disc. You can order CD versions of both albums by clicking on the album images below.

 

Charles' music is also available for direct download by the album or by the song at

Contact Charles to perform at your event or venue!

 

Music for Children

Building on more than a decade of experience entertaining young children with music and stories, Charles is now available to help make your next birthday party, family reunion, community event or children's festival fun and entertaining for all ages!

Presenting a mix of classic children's songs, original tunes and folk songs kids love with dramatic storytelling, Charles creates an engaging program custom crafted to meet the needs of the venue and age group. Whether you're looking for a half-hour of interactive music for preschoolers or a longer program aimed at an elementary school class, contacting Charles is the first step in planning a great event!
 

Rates vary depending on length of performance, age group and size of the audience, so be sure to include as much detail as possible in your email or phone call.

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Music for Worship

Are you looking for a guest performer to bring a special touch to your worship service? The son of a United Church minister, Charles has been providing music for worship since childhood, and can work with your music director, worship leader, or youth group to add both traditional and contemporary music to your worship experience, regardless of denomination. He's even been known to throw in the occasional folk song just to see if people are paying attention!

Worship music is provided on an honorarium basis. Please contact Charles for details.