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A Chicago-based musician. Click on any of the links to check out Charlie’s music. Playing bass, Chapman Stick, guitar, and singing, Charlie has played in and around Chicago and the Midwest for 20 years. Charlie and his long time collaborator Jonah Kraut released a record in 2019, “You’re Not Supposed to Like This Record.” Charlie has played with a variety of projects: Tennis Court Oath,Tiberius Strange, The Hurtin’ Kind, Mike Skill from the Romatics, Karen Hart Band, Soundtrack Serenade, Androgynous Mustache, The Webstirs, The Handcuffs, Ellis Clark, Phil Angotti, Carla Prather and Company and many more. Charlie is also an accomplished tribute musician, covering such artists as Warren Zevon, The Who, Big Star, Bob Dylan, Spinal Tap, and many more. He is available for hire for any project you can put your mind to!