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Singer Char

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Singer Char

Label: Cornerstone Collective Records
since circa 2000
Char(short for Charlene Birkbeck), grew up on the road as an only child. Her love of music and imagination was spurred by sheer boredom while traveling the world with her parents who always had the country station on in the front of the car, while Char had her headphones glued to her ears listening to alternative and pop music from the 90's. After high school, she acquired a diploma for Applied Arts-Jazz in 2004. While musicians were a dime a dozen in Hamilton Ontario, Char felt a strong pull for the West-coast after graduation. Going through various blues, experimental rock, and pop bands in Victoria BC, Char had her own songs she was writing on the side. In 2007, Char independently released a solo cd titled "Blame It On The Moon". Now she's is back in the studio recording her second album set to release in November. In September of 2008, Char successfully toured Canada as a solo artist. With Char on keys, guitar, loop station and belting out vocals her live show is a blend of upbeat folk-rock, ballsy and emotive blues and magnetic minimalism. Char has received many raves for her live performances and was recently honoured as a guest soloist for a New Music West showcase. She was also a highlighted act on the recent 'Live from the Cornerstone Cafe' compilation CD that received raves from Victoria's Monday Magazine. Honest and full of subtlety and nuance, the songs on her latest album "Blame it on the Moon" have charted well at college radio stations, as well as receiving airplay and being featured on CBC radio. She has been honoured to play a number of festivals and showcases and to grace the stage with many fine talents such as Crimson Star (formerly The Caroline Spence Band), Los Gringos Locos, John Gogo, and Jupiter Sunrise at festivals such as Fernfest and NewMusicWest. Recently, Char succeeded at her first Canada tour in September 2008 and is in the process of booking another tour for Aug 2009. Visit www.singerchar.com for more details and video of live performance!
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