Saturday, February 11, 2012

Moments In Love starring Benita Charles

Where:	Bar Thalia at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street) New York, NY 10025
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/7198-benita-charles

New York vocalist, Benita Charles celebrates love in her one-woman show, "Moments In Love!"

Ms. Charles will sing from selections of her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" as well as other favorites as she explores the various aspects of love. The show will feature her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band. Singer, Christi Gehrisch will be the featured opening act.

Bring your valentine and join us for an evening of love, music, entertainment, great food and great friends. If you don't have a valentine, come to the show. Who knows? You just might find your special valentine!

To RSVP, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249.

Benita Charle & Friends Band:
Benita Charles, lead vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 2011

Where:	Bar Thalia at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street) New York, NY 10025
Cost:	No cover (unwrapped toy requested)
Phone:	(212) 864-5400
Website:	http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/7198-benita-charles

Benita Charles & Friends Band performs holiday favorites, R&B, jazz and original music to spread holiday cheer.

**Please bring an unwrapped toy to our 3rd annual toy drive for the Toys For Tots program. A representative from the U.S. Marine Corps will be present to collect the toys. Let's make this the best toy drive ever!!!

The Toys for Tots program is dedicated to helping less fortunate children throughout the New York area experience the joy of the holiday season. Benita Charles & Friends are honored and proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps in this endeavor to serve and improve our local community. For more information, visit: http://brooklyn-ny.toysfortots.org/

To RSVP for the Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249.

BC&F Band:
Benita Charles, lead vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion

Friday, December 9, 2011

Showtime Dance Band

Where:	Wicked Wolf 166B Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY 10601
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	(914) 428-3144
Website:	http://www.wickedwolfwp.com

Showtime Dance Band combines the sound of Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Old School Disco, Dance Rock, and Jazz with the priority to MAKE THE CROWD MOVE!! Featured vocalists for the evening include Benita Charles and Bill Hudson. Join us for a night of great music and fun!

For more info, visit: http://showtimedanceband.com.

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Showtime Dance Band

Where:	Chat 19 19 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538-2903
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	(914) 833-8871
Website:	http://www.chat19.net

Showtime Dance Band combines the sound of Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Old School Disco, Dance Rock, and Jazz with the priority to MAKE THE CROWD MOVE!! Featured vocalists for the evening include Benita Charles and Bill Hudson.
Join us for a night of great music and fun!

For more info, visit: http://showtimedanceband.com.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Showtime Dance Band

Where:	Chat 19 19 Chatsworth Avenue Larchmont, NY 10538-2903
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	(914) 833-8871
Website:	http://www.chat19.net

Showtime Dance Band combines the sound of Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Old School Disco, Dance Rock, and Jazz with the priority to MAKE THE CROWD MOVE!! Featured vocalists for the evening include Benita Charles and Bill Hudson. Join us for a night of great music and fun! For more info, visit: http://showtimedanceband.com.

Saturday, October 8, 2011

Benita Charles & Friends Band

Where:	Bar Thalia at Symphony Space 2537 Broadway New York, NY 10025
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	(212) 864-5400
Website:	http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/7198-benita-charles

One night only!!! NYC vocalist, Benita Charles performs selections from her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" along with other favorite songs with her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band. Special guest vocalist, Christi Gehrisch will also be featured at the concert!

Join the Benita Charles & Friends Band at the exquisite Bar Thalia for a night to remember!

For reservations, call (212) 802-9249 or email starent99@hotmail.com.

BC&F Band:
Benita Charles, vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Showtime Dance Band

Where:	Wicked Wolf 166B Mamaroneck Ave White Plains, NY 10601
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	914-428-3144
Website:	http://showtimedanceband.com

Showtime Dance Band combines the sound of Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Old School Disco, Dance Rock, and Jazz with the priority to MAKE THE CROWD MOVE!! Featured vocalists for the evening include Benita Charles and Bill Hudson. Join us for a night of great music and fun!

Friday, September 16, 2011

Benita Charles & Friends Variety Show

Where:	Uncle Mike's 57 Murray St (bet. Broadway & Church St) New York, NY 10007
Cost:	$10.00 (21+)
Phone:	(212) 791-9676
Website:

The Benita Charles & Friends Variety Show features (aka) Voce, John Virag, Karen Lee Larson, Barbara Morillo, Shrine, Koretta Gray and The Benita Charles & Friends Band.

Join us as we welcome the fall season with a fun-filled evening of music, comedy and entertainment. Kick back, relax and enjoy the show at the hottest bar in NYC - Uncle Mike's in Tribeca. Hope to see you there!! For more information, call (212) 802-9249.

Performance schedule:

8:30 – BC&F Band (opening) – R&B

8:45 – Koretta Gray - comedy

9:00 – John Virag – pop/rock

9:15 – Karen Lee Larson – instrumental (violin)

9:30 – Shrine (Karen Lee Larson & Barbara Morillo) – a capella

9:45 – (aka) Voce – performance art

10:00 – BC&F Band (closing) – R&B

Monday, July 4, 2011

Independence Day Celebration - Oradell, NJ

Where:	Memorial Field on Prospect Avenue (Exit 165 off the Garden State Parkway) Oradell, NJ 07649
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.pocketchangeband.com

Pocket Change Band (feat. vocalists, Benita Charles, Ed Holley & Harris Punyon) performs for Oradell, NJ's Indendepence Day Celebration. Enjoy your favorite Motown, Blues & classic R&B and pop songs at the park. Hope to see you there!

Pocket Change Band:

Ed Holley, vocals
Benita Charles, vocals
Harris Punyon, vocals & piano
Jason Punyon, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Rob Goldmark, drums

http://www.pocketchangeband.com

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Make Music New York 2011

Where:	Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant 271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.) 10026-1103
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.billiesblack.com

Benita Charles & Friends: Make Music New York 2011 show features (aka) Voce, John Virag, Karen Lee Larson, Shrine, Storm'ea and The Benita Charles & Friends Band.

Join us for a special night of music and fun at the elegant, upscale Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant uptown in Harlem! For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://www.makemusicny.org/

Performance Schedule:

7:00 – 7:15 PM Benita Charles (opening)

7:15 – 7:30 PM (aka) Voce, Performance Art

7:30 – 7:45 PM John Virag, Singer/Songwriter

7:45 – 8:00 PM Karen Lee Larson, Instrumental (violin)

8:00 – 8:15 PM Shrine (feat. Karen Lee Larson & Barbara
Morillo), Rock (Jam-band)

8:15 – 8:30 PM Storm’ea, Soul

8:30 – 8:45 PM Benita Charles & Friends Band, R&B

8:45 PM Benita Charles (closing)


For reservations, call (212) 802-9249 or send email to starent99@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Make Music New York 2011

Where:	McKinley's Children's Garden Garden - Jamaica 108-56 Union Hall Street Queens, NY 11433
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.facebook.com/MCKGarden

The fourth-annual Make Music New York concert at McKinley's Children's Garden features artists, Kierstin Gray, Benita Charles and more.

McKinley's Children's Garden is a Youth focused community garden that is decorated with flowers and vegetables in a creative manner. Join us for a day of music as we celebrate the first day of summer and Make Music New York - 2011!

Full Performance Schedule:

(10:30-11am) Naomi Frank
(11-11:30am) Yukari Roja
(12:00-12:20pm) Waty
(12:20-12:40pm) Benita Charles
(12:40-1:00pm) Sonia Montez
(1:30-2:10pm) Toy Sugar
(2:10-2:30pm) Kiersten Gray
(3:00-3:30pm) Adrian/LDC
(4-4:30pm) Purple Space Princess
(4:30-5pm) Soular Light
(5pm-5:30) Nova

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Indie Is The New Major

Where:	Billie's Black Bar & Restaurant 271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.) New York, New York 10026
Cost:	$5 cover/$10 table min. (food/drink)
Phone:	(212) 280-2248
Website:	http://www.billiesblack.com

"Indie is the New Major" presents "Women In Music in NYC" on 3/24. This is going to be a special evening with an all female lineup! Hosted by Dr. Syleecia Thompson & Sean Black, the show features artists, Benita Charles, LeNora Jaye, Kelly Carvin & Tamara J and more.

Join us for one of the hottest independent artist showcases in the city!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

MDY Holiday Choir

Where:	Cobble Hill Health Center 380 Henry Street Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cost:
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://cobblehill.org

The Moody's Holiday Choir members will perform their first community service on Saturday, December 18, 2010. The choir will sing songs of holiday cheer to the senior residents of Cobble Hill to spread holiday joy and good will as a part of Moody's Foundation Community Outreach Program. This is very exciting for the choir to give back to the community and to those less fortunate. This idea is the brainchild of Mark Lee, our director. He envisioned the choir going beyond spreading holiday cheer to the employees of Moody's Corporation but also extended it to the community. I'm so happy the choir will implement his idea today. Music has a way of healing & bringing joy to the world. As producer and organizer of the choir, it is my hope that this is the first of many outreach programs for the choir!!

I wish you and yours a happy holiday season!!

xoxo,

Benita Charles Music

Thursday, December 16, 2010

MDY Holiday Choir

Where:	100 Broadway New York, NY 10005 (Lobby)
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:

The Moody's Holiday Choir sings songs of Christmas, Hanukkah, and holiday favorites in the lobby of building 100 Broadway near Wall Street. Soloists include Benita Charles, Mark Lee, Shannon Daley, Joe Melillo, Connie Madrid, Vica and Luis Valentin. The performance is open to the public and free. Join the choir for an afternoon of holiday fun!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

MDY Holiday Choir

Where:	7 World Trade Center 250 Greenwich Street NY, NY 10007 (Lobby)
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:

The Moody's Holiday Choir sings songs of Christmas, Hanukkah, and holiday favorites in the lobby of 7WTC. Soloists include Benita Charles, Mark Lee, Shannon Daley, Joe Melillo, Connie Madrid, Vica and Luis Valentin. The performance is open to the public and free. Join the choir for an afternoon of holiday fun!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Benita Charles & Friends Holiday/Toy Drive Show 2010

Where:	Greenwich Village Bistro 13 Carmine St. (near Ave. of the Americas) New York, NY 10014
Cost:	No cover /unwrapped toy (requested)
Phone:	(212) 206-9777
Website:

Benita Charles & Friends Band performs holiday favorites and original music to spread holiday cheer.

**Please bring an unwrapped toy our 2nd annual toy drive for the Toys For Tots program. A representative from the organization will be present to collect the toys. Let's make this the best toy drive ever!!!

The Toys for Tots program is dedicated to helping less fortunate children throughout the New York area experience the joy of the holiday season. Benita Charles & Friends are honored and proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps in this endeavor to serve and improve our local community. For more information, visit: http://brooklyn-ny.toysfortots.org/

To RSVP for the Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show, send email to seny2001@earthlink or call (212) 802-9249.

Friday, October 15, 2010

Harlem Nights @ Perks

Where:	Perks 553 Manhattan Ave (between 121st St & 122nd St) Manhattan, NY 10027
Cost:	No cover
Phone:	(212) 666-8500
Website:

Harlem Nights Feat.... DJ. Jibz.....Spinning Hip Hop, RnB, and Classics!!!

Special Guest Performance By....vocalist, "BENITA CHARLES"


Dress to Impress....Ladies make the men step up their game!!! Bottle Service is available!!!!!

**Join us for an evening of great music, fun and entertainment!!** (no cover)

Perks is located at 553 Manhattan Ave (between 121st St & 122nd St) - Manhattan, NY 10027.
Phone: (212) 666-8500

*Harlem Nights @ Perks is presented by Akin Ock Jackson, Kritical Nynyc, Kris Tobias, and Adrien ADot Odate.

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Indie Is The New Major Artist Showcase

Where:	Billie's Black Bar & Restaurant 271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.) New York, New York (United States) 10026
Cost:	No cover /$10 minimum (food/drink)
Phone:	(212) 280-2248
Website:	http://www.billiesblack.com

A message from the host, Dr. Syleecia Johnson:

"Indie is the New Major" returns on 9/30. This is going to be a special day! The theme for the night is "Musicianship"....I can't wait:) Syleena Johnson, Sean Black, Benita Charles, Charisa "The Violin Diva", Gavin Gregory and many more...It's a birthday celebration for my sister, Sylette Debois, and we are celebrating big!!!....if you want to perform contact dygmanagement@gmail.com

Join us for one of the hottest artist showcases in the city!

Saturday, September 11, 3010

September Concert @ NYPL

Where:	New York Public Library (Main Branch) Fifth Avenue at 42nd Street New York, New York (United States) 10018
Cost:	Free
Phone:
Website:	http://www.septemberconcert.org

September Concert Jammers perform at the New York Public Library for the 9th annual September Concert.

Please join us for a day of uplifting music!

September Jammers are Benita Charles, Brooke Fox, Karen Larson, Kurt Gellersted, John Virag and Andrew Potenza.

Friday, September 10, 2010

September Concert @ the Bistro

Where:	Greenwich Village Bistro 13 Carmine St. New York, New York (United States) 10014
Cost:	(212) 206-9777
Phone:	No cover
Website:	http://greenwichvillagebistro.com

The September Concert Jammers (Benita Charles, Brooke Fox, Karen Larson, Kurt Gellersted, John Virag and Andrew Potenza) presents a special concert for the 9th annual September Concert event. Other featured artists include Joe Mellilo, N Gandhi & Wendy Webb and more!

Join us for a evening of music and fun!

For more information about the 9th annual September Concert event, visit: http://septemberconcert.org

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Private Event

Where:	Hamlet of Jericho (Disco Night!)
Cost:
Phone:
Website:

Private Event

Monday, June 21, 2010

Make Music New York - 2010

Where:	Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant 271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.) 10026-1103
Cost:	Free admission
Phone:	212-802-9249
Website:	http://www.billiesblack.com

Benita Charles & Friends: Make Music New York 2010 show features The September Concert Jammers, John Virag, Brooke Fox, Kurt Gellersted, Benita Charles, (aka) Voce, Donah Hunter and Blue Lady. Join us for a special night of music and fun at the elegant, upscale Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant uptown in Harlem! For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://www.makemusicny.org/

Performance Schedule:

Time Slot Artist Genre
7:00 - 7:15 John Virag, Pop/Rock
7:15 - 7:30 Brooke Fox, Singer/Songwriter
7:30 - 7:45 Kurt Gellersted, Singer/Songwriter
7:45 - 8:00 Sept Concert Jammers, Soft Rock
8:00 - 8:15 BENITA CHARLES, R&B
8:15 - 8:30 (aka) Voce, Performance Art
8:30 - 8:45 Donah Hunter, R&B
8:45 - 9:00 Blue Lady, World Jazz
9:00 BENITA CHARLES (closing)

For reservations, call (212) 802-9249 or send email to starent99@hotmail.com.

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Private Event

Where:	Interactive One Health Fair
Cost:
Phone:
Website:

Private Event

Monday, July 4, 2011

Independence Day Celebration - Oradell, NJ

Where:	Memorial Field on Prospect Avenue (Exit 165 off the Garden State Parkway) Oradell, NJ 07649
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.pocketchangeband.com

Pocket Change Band (feat. vocalists, Benita Charles, Ed Holley & Harris Punyon) performs for Oradell, NJ's Indendepence Day Celebration. Enjoy your favorite Motown, Blues & classic R&B and pop songs at the park. Hope to see you there!

Pocket Change Band:

Ed Holley, vocals
Benita Charles, vocals
Harris Punyon, vocals & piano
Jason Punyon, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Rob Goldmark, drums

http://www.pocketchangeband.com

Monday, June 21, 2010

Make Music New York - 2010

Where:	McKinley's Children's Garden Garden - Jamaica 108-56 Union Hall Street Queens, NY 11433
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.makemusicny.org/

The third-annual Make Music New York concert at McKinley's Children's Garden features vocalists Xenia Rubions, Kierstin Gray and Benita Charles.

McKinley's Children's Garden is a Youth focused community garden that is decorated with flowers and vegetables in a creative manner. Join us for a day of music as we celebrate the first day of summer and Make Music New York - 2010! For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/MCKGarden

McKinley's Children's Garden Performance Schedule:

1:30 - 2:00 - Benita Charles, Soul/R&B
2:00 - 2:30 - Deborah Lombardi, Country/Americana
2:30 - 3:15 - Omnia, Pop
3:30 - 4:00 - Xenia Rubinos, World
4:00 - 4:30 - Natia, Soul/R&B
4:30 - 5:30 - Kierstin Gray, Soul/R&B

Monday, April 12, 2010

SEPTEMBER CONCERT SPRING 2010 FUNDRAISER

Where:	FELISSIMO TOWNHOUSE 10 WEST 56TH STREET, (BTWN 5/6 AVE) NYC 10019
Cost:	MINIMUM DONATION OF YOUR \"AGE IN $$\"
Phone:	(212) 802-9249
Website:	http://www.septemberconcert.org

SEPTEMBER CONCERT SPRING 2010 FUNDRAISER
(WITH THE SEPTEMBER CONCERT JAMMERS)
MONDAY, APRIL 12TH, TIME 6:30 - 8:30
FELISSIMO TOWNHOUSE
10 WEST 56TH STREET, (BTWN 5/6 AVE) NYC
ADMISSION: MINIMUM DONATION OF YOUR "AGE IN $$"
WWW.SEPTEMBERCONCERT.ORG

*Benita Charles & Friends Band performs after 8:00 p.m.

Friday, March 19, 2010 - 11:00 p.m.

Preachermann & The Revival

Where:	Kenny's Castaways 157 Bleecker Street New York, NY
Cost:	$5
Phone:	(212) 979-9762
Website:	http://bit.ly/bRjpjc

Preachermann & The Revival have a special performance on Friday (3/19/10) at Kenny’s Castaways at 11:00 p.m. Please join one of the hottest shows in NY for an exciting evening of soul & funk music.

The Preachermann & The Revival Band:
Preachermann, lead vocals
Benita Charles ("Motown Mama"), background vocals

Harris Punyon ("Velvet Technician/Agent Charlie Chocolate),
background vocals, piano

Kendall Buchanan ("Minister of Defense/Grand Funk Station"), bass

Joe Paldino ("Clean Papa Joe"), guitar

Karl Watson ("The Rock"), saxophone, violin

Tom Pope ("The Pope of Brooklyn"), drums

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Black History Month Celebration

Where:	Good Shepherd Community Center 543 Main Street New York, NY 10044 Directions: F Train to Roosevelt Island, walk north to 543 Main Street.
Cost:	Free
Phone:	(212) 832-4540
Website:	http://eventful.com/events/the-sounds-motown-music-black-history-month-/E0-001-028432980-1

The Sounds of Motown Music- Black History Month Celebration

A celebration of Black History Month that will take you on a musical journey through the evolution of Motown Records. A unique era of music that transformed the face of popular culture against the backdrop of a revolutionary era in American history. Listen to classic Motown hits played by the "Pocket Change Band" and learn about the creative mind behind the music Berry, Gordy. Featured vocalists include Benita Charles, Ed Holley, Harris Punyon and Karen Davis.

Immediately following the show, there will be a reception inside the community room, lower level, where you will have the opportunity to sample Soul Food prepared by Roosevelt Island's own, Riverwalk Bar and Grill, and meet the artists and performers of the program.

*** Sponsored by the Roosevelt Island Operation Corporation of the State of New York. For more information, (212) 832-4540.