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Aaron Walker

262-389-8120

[email protected]

www.electricnutbooking.com

Dear Sir or Madame,

My name is Aaron Walker and I own Electric Nut Management & Booking and I am submitting a press kit

of one of the top artists I represent, the Charles Walker Band along with their latest CD, “Relentless.” The Charles

Walker Band has a unique fusion of funk, R&B, and blues that drives and appeals to a broad range of

audiences. The chemistry and love of music is obvious the minute the band enters the stage and the

interaction and energy they produce makes them draw audiences again and again. The band has a

publicity agent, Shirley Kennedy from SKJ Public Relations based in Atlanta, working for them to also help draw

numbers to every town they travel. The band also has a formidable internet presence to help generate new

fans.

The band and their latest CD has been reviewed as sensational in Soul Bag, Elmore, Living Blues, Elmore,

and Blues Matters! magazines. Enclosed are some of the reviewers’ comments on the review page in this kit.

The four piece band (female vocals, sax/keys, bass and drums) has won multiple awards and shared the stage

with a numerous legends (Earth, Wind & Fire, Aaron Neville, BB King, Robert Cray). Their experience,

professionalism and energized stage performance make them one of the up and coming bands that must be

checked out. After a listen to the enclosed CD you’ll agree that this band can play any audience, any venue,

going in swinging and coming out stars. They are 2012 must see act.

Please feel free to contact me at 262-339-4540 with any additional questions. Thank you for your time

and for keeping live entertainment alive.

Sincerely,

Aaron Walker



Aaron Walker

262-389-8120

[email protected] www.electricnutbooking.com


Aaron Walker

262-389-8120

[email protected]


Bio

“Tight, classy kick ass…Deep grooving, high energy music…Music to season your soul with.”

-Maximum Ink

“…the Charles Walker Band, a quintet whose chops are strong, whose command of the genre is certifiable, and who generate excitement at

every turn.” -Jeff Tamarkin, All Music Guide

Grounded in blues, the band has refined their sound into what can best be described as soul, a fusion of funk, r&b and Motown. They have been compared to a wide array of musicians (Sly and the Family Stone, Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings, George Clinton and Parliment Funkadelics, James Brown), but their music retains deep gospel influences and positive lyrical messages.

Growing up, Walker was influenced by artists like Luther Allison, Stevie Wonder, and Prince. He has synthesized those influences in a bit of witchery, adding in his own ever-growing musical and personal maturity. Walker has played saxophone since the sixth grade, when a music teacher said, despite his protests, he had the perfect mouth for it. He continued his training on sax and keys throughout college, participating in the prestigious UW Eau Claire jazz program.

Though Porsche Cameron handles lead vocals, the titular Charles Walker holds court with piano chops that would make Duke Ellington envious and a sax prowess from which Coltrane could learn a thing or two. Walker, who was a stand-up comedian in a former incarnation, is known for his engaging entertainment, ensuring audiences that come for the music will stay for his charm. (Ian Roberts further backs the band with bass, while Terrence Pettigrew nails down drums.)

As a testament to their live magic, the group has opened for numerous national acts including Earth Wind & Fire, Aaron Neville, Robert Cray, BB King, Richard Marx, Eddie Shaw (Howlin Wolf’s Sax Player), Booker T, Cameo and Bernard Allison. The ensemble has been featured on Fox News, NBC “Live in the Morning,” nationally syndicated “Discover Wisconsin,” and was the featured artist on the Blues Revue (2010) and Soul Bag (2007) sampler CDs.

Counting Relentless, Charles has released seven albums, with Relentless being their largest evolution in sound. Walker says ofRelentless, released on Ehlona Records: "'Hope,' the first song on the album, just reminds people that no matter how hard things may seem, you have to keep holding on to whatever your hope is and believe that things will get better. Try and stay focused on the positive. I wrote this song after going through a divorce. Another song on the album is ‘In the Sun.’ I wanted to capture a Motown feel but still make it sound as if it's fresh and 2012. I wrote that song for my girlfriend because she is a lot like a flower. She seems to get stronger and glow in the sun."

PR requests can be directed to Shirley at (678) 557 2174 or [email protected]. .


Aaron Walker

262-389-8120

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Band Fact Sheet

Funk driven blues influenced soul

Musical Style: Original soul music infused

with blues, R&B and funk.

Charles Walker Band Sounds Like: Prince,

Stevie Wonder, Shanon Jones, Tower of

Power, Sly & the Family Stone, Ohio Players,

Karl Denton, Maceo Parker, Aretha Franklin,

James Brown, The Meters

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Band formed: 07/2004

Discography:

o Relentless (2012)

o Resouled (2012)

o Used and Defiant (2009)

o The World and Things (2008)

o Live and Low Down (2007)

o Hotel Room Blues (2006)

o Keep Takin (2005)

Band Members/Instrumentation

o Charles Walker (Sax/Keyboard)

o Porsche Carmon (Lead Vocals)

o Ian Roberts (Bass Guitar)

o Terence Pettigrew (Drums)

Major Events:

Boom Boom Room – San Francisco, CA

The Mint – Los Angeles, CA

Casino Aztar –Evansville, IN

Summer Jam Headliner – Dubuque, IA

Cape May Jazz Festival – Cape May, NJ

House of Blues – Chicago, IL

The Slippery Noodle – Indianapolis, IN

Warm Daddies – Philadelphia, PA

BB’s Jazz, Blues, and Soup – St. Louis, MO

Milwaukee’s Downtown Lights Opening 07

Knuckleheads – Kansas City, MO

Oneida Casino - Oneida, WI

Huey’s Midtown – Memphis, TN

Bourbon Street Blues & Boogie – Nashville, TN

Big Bull Falls Festival – Wausau, WI

Nat. Indian Gaming Assoc.-San Diego, CA

Taste of Broadway - Green Bay, WI

Waukesha Blues Fest - Waukesha, WI

Park City Arts Festival - Park City, UT

Grafton Blues Fest - Grafton, WI

Kohls International Party - Milwaukee, WI

Brackins – Maryvillle, TN

Skully’s – Columbus, OH

Café 290 – Atlanta, GA

Levitt Pavilion Festival – Bethlehem, PA

The Windjammer – Isle of Palms, SC

IF Performance – Ankara, Turkey

Mojo – Istanbul, Turkey

Shaft Music Hall – Istanbul, Turkey

Mask – Istanbul, Turkey

Opened for:

Aaron Nevelle at Ala Carte

Robert Cray at Barrymore Theatre-Madison

BB King at Summerfest 07

Richard Marx at Ala Carte

Eddie Shaw (Howlin Wolf Sax Player)

Booker T at Waukesha Blues Festival

Earth, Wind & Fire at Summerfest 08

Cameo at Summerfest ‘10

Bernard Allison at Prairie Dog Festival

Guitar Shorty at Knuckleheads in Kansas City

Awards and Achievements Nominated for a WAMI in 2012 for Best Soul Band in Wisconsin

The song “Arrogance” from “Used and Defiant” charted #5th nationally on Ourstage.com

Featured in “Soul Bag” Mar 07, “Featured CD”

Featured in “Blues Revue” Jan. 10 Sampler CD

The album “Used and Defiant” Charted on Roots Music Report the week of Aug. 22, 2010

Featured on Fox News Feb. 09, Jan. 10

Featured on “Discover Wisconsin”, nationally syndicated

Featured on front page of “Central Wisconsin Weekend” Newspaper


Aaron Walker

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Played with Rob Waters, organist, W.C. Handy award recipient

Band Review Sheet

Reviews

“Tight, classy kick ass…Deep grooving, high energy music…Music to season your soul with.”

-Maximum Ink Dec. 2009, Issue 166

“…the Charles Walker Band, a quintet whose chops are strong, whose command of the genre is

certifiable, and who generate excitement at every turn.”

-Jeff Tamarkin, All Music Guide [Billboard.com]

The band lays down sounds that invoke steely resolve…[Walker is] adept at melding tough-

minding righteousness with non-didactic lyric flair.

-David Whiteis, Living Blues 2010 #204

“The entire album [Used and Defiant] grooves deeply and there is never a dull moment, proving

the bands tremendous genius. An album with diversity, spontaneity, and wholly gratifying, this album

appeals to a wide spectrum of listeners.”

-Marc Loison, Soul Bag Magazine (Dec. 09)

“[These] guys sounded good.”

-Robert Cray, Robert Cray Band

“I found this CD very enjoyable, with some strong playing and good…feeling. I particularly liked

Gamblin’ on Love and Cold as Hell, which featured good writing and playing and strong vocals…”

-Bruce Iglaurer, President of Alligator Records

“With a scope that includes straight blues, up-to-date R&B and…heavy funk rhythm…Walker

works with a tough band…”

-Blues Revue Magazine (Jan/Feb 2010)

“Love that groove! I have always been a sucker for funk. Beautiful vocals, very nice use of the

horn section and that bass kills…fantastic!”

Jon 0, Miccontrol.com (Mar. 2010)

“…packaged with one remarkable difference-his [Walker’s] sax. This is always to the fore, either

driving the music along or supplying a new take in the solos…it will truly make you sit up and take

notice.”

-Noggin, Blues Matters! Magazine, Issue 33

“…their musicianship and technique grow[s] right along with their reputation.”

-Lou Novacheck, Blog Critic 2/22/10


Aaron Walker

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Set Song List

Set 1

Shake Everything You Got (Maceo Parker) [Funk]

Shot of Love (Original) [Funk]

Higher (Original) [Funk]

In the Sun (Original) [R&B]

Soul Deep (Original) [Funk]

Get Up Offa That Thing (James Brown) [Funk]

Sold (Original) [Soul]

Blind Woman See (Original)

Funked Up (Original) [Funk]

Welcome Home (Original) [Funk]

Stones in My Passway (Original) [Funk]

Set 2

We Want the Funk (Funkadelics) [Funk]

Used and Defiant (Original) [Funk]

Hope (Original) [Funk]

Sex Machine (James Brown) [Funk]

Momma’s Burden (Original) [Funk]

Keep Takin (Original) [Blues]

Hotel Room Blues (Original)

Funky Sexy (Original) [R&B]

Exquisite Soul (Original) [R&B]

Sanctified Weave (Original) [Funk]


Aaron Walker

262-389-8120

[email protected]



Aaron Walker

262-389-8120

[email protected]


Technical Rider STA FF The band requires a qualified sound engineer, stage technician and lights technician. SOUND & LIGHTING The band prefers an overall natural sound with minimal processing and effects. The drums should not have clicky attack sounds, please use gates only when unavoidable and with great care. The female singer has a very large dynamic range, please use compression, light delay and light reverberation. Saxophones should not have anything but light delay and reverb. Lighting can be discussed during soundcheck, it is important though that during the show there is always sufficient light for the bass and guitar players to see the fretboard of their instruments. Please do not use fog. SOUNDCHECK A minimum of sixty minutes for soundcheck including setup is required with ninety minutes being ideal. ARRIVAL Please provide detailed directions two weeks before the date of the show with the complete address of the venue and a telephone contact. The band need a safe parking space available for the van close to the venue. Please provide arrival, soundcheck and doors-open and on-stage times. The promoter or another person should be at the venue at arrival time. FOOD & DRINKS

One vegetarian meals (no meat, no fish)

Four other meals

Note: These meals may be substituted with a buy-out

A minimum of twelve bottles of cooled non-carbonated water for stage and backstage and three bottles kept at room temperature

Minimum ten cans/bottles of other cooled other drinks (soda, some regular, some diet) and five cans of Red Bull

Hot chamomile tea

Breakfast for five persons the morning after the show, one of the meals being vegetarian BACKSTAGE Please provide a room for the band to rest and change wardrobe in with a sofa, table, chairs, a mirror and sink. SLEEP Five rooms will be provided, each room with a double or larger bed. MERCHANDISE A table of approx. 1.5m length and a small light for their merchandising in the same room as the show with personnel provided to sell merchandise before, during and after the show.


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