Music Style Guitar oriented Rock/Blues/Funk/Fusion

Musical Influences Jimi Hendrix/SRV/Jeff Beck/Larry Carlton/Alan Holdsworth/Scot Henderson/Johnny Winter/Eric Clapton

Similar Artists Same as above

Group Members Robert Charles - Guitars & Vocals. Emmanuel del Casal - Bass Guitar. Dave Austin - Drums. Freddy Krumins - Drums on Get Real & Before All Is Said & Done. Stefan Abuan - Bass on Get Real & Before All Is Said & Done. Ryan Burns - Keyboards on Before All Is Said & Done.

Instruments Guitar, bass, drums, keyboards

Albums "Robert Charles" 5 song CD released in 1997. "Extensions" Tape released in 1992

Press Reviews From The Rocket - 9/24/97: It must be one of the most common of fantasies, being a guitar hero. There is a catch of course: you have to know how to do it. Mr. Charles definitely knows how. This guy is a player of tremendous skill, as this CD of five original compositions shows. His previous work has already received some national attention, and deservedly so. He is adept at a number of styles ranging from Hendrix inspired rock to funk and fusion. The fusion number, "Before All is Said and Done," really grabbed me as did "Get Real". Charles' biting tone on "Get Real" is raw and stormy. The production quality of the album is also fine with good balance and just enough polish. I would venture to say that if Charles could find a powerhouse singer to match his earth-shaking guitar work, a major recording contract wouldn't be far behind.From Vintage Guitar Magazine - 5/95When I first popped his two-song cassette into my car deck, I was stunned by the lead cut "Before All is Said and Done". It's a great piece that immediately brought to mind several of my favorite guitarists, most notably Larry Carlton and Robben Ford. That's not to say Robert doesn't have his own style, because his playing here most certainly does. It's dazzling in some spots, gorgeously slow in others and interesting everywhere. It's a really nice composition that will grace my tape player lots in the future. The flip side is something entirely different. It's a very Hendrix/SRV sounding cut called "Get Real". Robert is just as at home on this material as the first cut. His playing sparkles as does that of the other musicians, Stefan Abuan on bass, Freddy Krumins on drums, and Ryan Burns on keyboards. An excellent effort all around. I suspect we'll be hearing more from him in the future.

Additional Info Hendrix photo credit: John Baltzer.

Location Seattle, WA - USA

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