by Modern Songbook Records | Feb 24, 2012 | Charlie's Blog, News
Yes that is the correct spelling. I just finished writing a song about Mathew Brady. Ask you…. is this a rational way for me to spend what precious time I have left on this mortal coil?
Well, we will see. It is def not a Chaise Lounge song. It might be good for The Fablers? That will all depend on Marilyn. It is a song that will have a niche audience: Civil War photography buffs.
Maybe this is how I will write songs from now on… with a niche audience in mind? Say…. citrus growers. Or maybe bookbinders.
Chaise Lounge is off to Wisconsin today. Should be a great trip. The Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra is a good orchestra and Maestro Pat Miles is an excellent conductor. And there is fried cheese curd!
by Modern Songbook Records | Feb 20, 2012 | Charlie's Blog, Events, News
Getting ready for our trip to Wisconsin to play with the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. rehearsing the orchestra arrangements this evening.
I am just astonished by all the hospitality they have already extended to us. It seems that a good deal of that hospitality involves fried cheese curd and Point Beer.
And that is ok with me.
by Modern Songbook Records | Feb 16, 2012 | Charlie's Blog, News
I have been working on film score for Les Francis for a film about Washington insider Harry McPherson. It will be a 1hour show for PBS.
Unfortunately I heard this morning that Harry suffered a tragic fall and is in the hospital. I hope he gets out in time to see the film. The Film is an amazing look inside the LBJ administration.
by Modern Songbook Records | Feb 16, 2012 | Charlie's Blog, News
The Germano’s show on Tuesday was really fun. I just looked at the videos we took and I am struck by how naturally Marilyn swings.
It is just an amazing, and particularly American trait that she comes by naturally. Can I just say that Germano’s would benefit from just a “little” stage….
Just a 4 inch stage would make a world of difference. Also, it is worth noting that Valentine’s day…. or St. Valentines Day ( as I usually call it) is a supremely weird night to play.
At least half the audience was there as sort of a pre-game warm-up for the “actual” Valentine’s Day event. ( sex) . There were quite a few couples who left before the show was over… but had quirky somehow complicit smiles on their faces as they left. I felt like we had done our jobs in making their lives just a little more complete for at least that one night.
by Modern Songbook Records | Feb 10, 2012 | Interviews, News
Interview with Charlie Barnett
Your doctor says: “Go to this concert”DC-based jazz ensemble, Chaise Lounge, will lower your blood pressure When I first spoke with Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra Executive Director Ann Huntoon about Chaise Lounge, the Washington DC-area jazz ensemble that will be the guest artist at the symphony’s February concert, she had warned me that band leader Charlie Barnett is a fun character.
