Chuck Bramlet Acoustic Guitarist from Ashland, OR

Chuck Bramlet's years of experience as a music industry professional are strikingly apparent every time he plays. His medium is acoustic fingerstyle, a lyrical approach that encompasses an amazingly wide variety of songs and styles. His ambient, moody approach to songs appeals to all age groups. From current pop hits all the way back to early folk and traditional favorites and from early Stax and Motown to hard rock and soul of the sixties and seventies to old Appalachian ballads, Chuck can cover a wide range of styles and tastes. Chuck's roots as a professional musician go way back. He was a member of Rebel Train, an EastWest America band. He was a founding member of Lisa Hayes and the Violets, another major label artist (Atlantic Records). He recorded and toured with Gingersol (Trampoline Records) and BARDO. He has performed a number of times at SXSW and toured with widely respected country artist Heather Waters as part of a duo for two years, providing the sole instrumentation. Artists who have worked with Chuck testify to his professionalism as a musician: "Chuck is a consummate pro: reliable, trustworthy, dependable. I can always count on him to know the material and put his heart and soul into it." --Heather Waters, singer, songwriter, recording artist "Whether we were touring, recording, rehearsing or just hanging out, Chuck was always there when needed. He always gave me one hundred percent. More like one fifty." --Leslie King, singer, songwriter, recording artist with the band BARDO. "Chuck never fails to deliver a great performance. He's original, authentic, and a rare musical talent." --Lisa Hayes, leader of the Violets, star of film "Road to Austin"