The Charlie Rivers Band

The Charlie Rivers Band, combine catchy melodies and intertwining vocal harmonies that simply refuse to leave your head, with songs that range from the blissfully acoustic to the all out rock 'n' roll!

One time solo singer/songwriter Charlie Rivers has witnessed an entirely natural and organic growth in his music which started when he enlisted the help of local guitarist Steve McCormack to join him in some acoustic shows. The duo became joined at the hip and it was not long before they produced the debut album “1⁄4 2 3” in late 2008. After the release of the Album it was evident that live a fuller sound was required, this came in two forms - bassist Jamie and later, drummer Ashley Rushman.

Since finalising the line up, CRB have had an incredible 12 months, including two sell out shows at The Royal Victoria Hall and Trinity Theatre. Another 2009 highlight saw the boys support Maddness, Mutya Buena and Skye Edwards (Morcheeba) aboard HMS Belfast at the launch party for the Busking Cancer charity.

2009 finished on a high as CRB spent 3 weeks in California, playing intimate acoustic shows in venues such as Lestats (San Diego), Biscuits & Blues (San Francisco) and the prestigious Viper Room (Los Angeles). The tour was a great success and has only given them a taste of what will follow.

We are now only weeks from the release of the debut album as a band, Tender Chaos. The Band are holding a launch for this album at the Royal Victoria Hall, (Tunbridge Wells, 8th May) and would love everyone to come and listen to what promises to be a cracking album. See www.charlierivers.co.uk for ticket information.

In the space of only 11 months, The Charlie Rivers Band has morphed from the ‘hear- a-pin-drop’ sounds of one man and his guitar, to an uncompromising full band musical experience. Playing sell out gig after sell out gig in the UK and around the world, audiences soak up Charlie’s sensitive lyrics, supported by his band who never fail to provide breathtaking harmonies and stunning charismatic performances. This, ladies and gentlemen, is the real deal!

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