Charlie Greene Releases New Tracks; Will Perform in Nashville & LA

Originating from a long line of musicians, singer/songwriter Charlie Greene was born the son of a touring singer/songwriter and recording artist, the grandson of a big band leader from the 40's and 50's, and the great-grandson of a front-porch, Georgia banjo player. But of course, Charlie is also a talent in his own right. But you can ascertain that yourself by listening now to his two latest tracks. "Honorable Women", which debuted via American Songwriter , is "a hooray to sexy older ladies and the young bucks who love them," Charlie explained.

And with a slower Southern flow, Greene describes "I'm Going Inside" as "the last clicking gear that lights the match that burns the rope that releases the hound that runs you off the edge of the cliff into the wild blue yonder." You can hear the song courtesy of CMT Edge HERE.

Charlie also keeps his family tradition alive by performing around Los Angeles backed up by his father and younger brother. An Atlanta native, Charlie is a guitarist and pianist in addition to a singer/songwriter and his writing and musical influences are as diverse as his songs; from Harry Nilsson, Merle Haggard, Ornette Coleman and Burl Ives to Chopin's Nocturnes and Charles Bukowski, his style is a unique blend that defies categorization yet commands attention with a disarming show of lyrical firepower.

Charlie's last album Wildfire Music, released in January of this year, was produced in part by one of music's most talented and versatile professionals, Ed Cherney, who has worked with The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Dylan, and Buddy Guy, among many others.

Cherney notes, "When I heard Charlie for the first time, my heart nearly leapt out of my chest. I was driving home late, from working in the studio for 18 straight hours. I was tired and it would have taken a lot to get me excited about anything. Here was this big, pure voice coming out of the speakers in my car, singing songs that were brave in their honesty, framed by really sophisticated and compelling musical arrangements. Charlie's songs are totally unique in their lyrical and musical perspective. In other words, it's really cool music."

Nashville natives can experience Charlie's cool music in person as he will be playing The Family Wash tonight and The 5 Spot next week; see details and RSVP via email below if you wish to attend.

7/18 - The Family Wash - Nashville, TN
7/23 - The 5 Spot - Nashville, TN
8/6 - The Piano Bar - Hollywood, CA

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