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News (Last Updated: February 2012)
"Moments In Love" starring Benita Charles - 2/11/12
I hope all is well with you!
This is a friendly reminder of my show, "Moments In Love" next Saturday, February 11th at Bar Thalia - Symphony Space at 9:00 pm.
For more information, visit: http://bit.ly/AoJ2tv
I hope to see you there!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your inspiration & entertainment!
"MOMENTS IN LOVE" starring Benita Charles
Dear Friends:
I hope the New Year - 2012 is treating you well. Things are great with me. I always enjoy this time of the year of new beginnings.
I'm very excited to announce I am reviving my one-woman show, "Moments In Love" on Saturday, February 11th at Bar Thalia - Symphony Space at 9:00 pm - just in time for Valentine's Day. If you are looking for something to do with your sweetheart or you want to find love, please join me for an evening of "love" on the upper west side.
This show is where it all started for me in my performance career in New York. Several years ago, I produced and starred in my first cabaret show in the West Village called "Moments In Love." I sang various popular love songs from different genres to explore the meaning of love. From that show, I started writing original music and my debut CD, Moments In Love: Volume 1 was created!
For those of you who've followed my career from the very beginning, thank you so much for taking this journey with me. It's all come to this special moment! This show is dear to my heart and I look forward to sharing it with you again. For those of you who are new to my shows, I hope you will enjoy "love" from my perspective!
Please join me for an evening of love, great music and fun. It's all about love and love is what you will find!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your inspiration & entertainment!
Happy New Year from Benita Charles Music!
Dear Friends:
Happy New Year - 2012!!! I wish you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. May all your dreams come true!
Thank you so much for your continued support of my creative endeavors. There will be more exciting events and new music this year! I'll keep you posted.
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your inspiration & entertainment!
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AS I CLOSE THE DOOR
Dear Lord, as I close the door on the old year,
I ponder the things I've done...
the things I've said and the joys I've had
I wonder, have I lost or won?
I've thought of new friends I have made,
and the old ones, staunch and true...
the paths of the old year made easier, Lord,
because I have walked them with You
I think of all the many times,
when my burdens were so heavy to bear,
and how my faith slipped away from me
but somehow You were always there
Now, as I open the door to this New Year,
and carefully peep inside,
I wonder what it holds for me...
but I'll throw the door open wide.
Whatever it brings to me and mine,
I'll meet it with a heart so true...
I know that, Lord, whatever it may be,
You'll be there to carry me through!
--Merrei Thompson
Happy Holidays from Benita Charles Music!
Dear Friends:
Happy Holidays! I wish you and your family a very safe and joyous season.
Thank you so much for your interest and support of my music in 2011. Your encouragement, attendance of my performances and purchase of my music mean the world to me.
Take care and enjoy the season.
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your inspiration & entertainment!
A Very Special Thank You!
Dear Friends:
I'd like to send a very special thank you to all who attended my holiday show and toy drive on Sunday, December 18th at Bar Thalia!
Thank you for the wonderful toys you brought. I am so grateful to you!! With your help, we were able to fill the large box from the Toys from Tots organization with toys that will bring joy to many special boys and girls this Christmas season. Thank you for making our toy drive a huge success!!!
A very special thank you to Staff Sgt. Anderson and Sgt. Montana for taking the time to come out to the show, speak to us about the charity and collect the toys.
It was such a beautiful evening! Thank you for sharing it with me.
I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful holiday season.
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
NY-Vocalist Benita Charles Presents Third Annual Holiday Show/Toy Drive - 12/18/11
(New York, NY): NY-based vocalist, Benita Charles presents her third annual holiday show/toy drive on Sunday, December 18th at 8:00 pm at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space on the upper west side of New York City.
Ms. Charles will perform holiday favorites, R&B, jazz and original music with her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band, to spread holiday cheer.
Ms. Charles requests those who attend to bring an unwrapped toy for a special child in need this holiday season for her third annual toy drive for the Toys For Tots organization. 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. Ms. Charles is 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 2011, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249.
Show Time: 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Admission: No cover (unwrapped toy requested)
Location: Bar Thalia at Symphony Space is located on the upper west side at 2537 Broadway (at 95th Street) in New York City.
Happy Thanksgiving from Benita Charles Music!
Dear Friends:
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope you have a wonderful holiday.
On this Thanksgiving, I am so grateful to you for your continued support of my musical endeavors.
I have a couple of performances coming up that I would like to invite you to:
On Friday, December 9th, I will appear at Wicked Wolf in White Plains, NY with the Showtime Dance Band. The Showtime Dance Band combines the sounds of Motown, R&B, Funk, Dance, Rock, and Jazz. 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.
On Sunday, December 18th, I am very excited to present my 3rd annual holiday/toy drive concert at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space benefiting the Toys For Tots organization. This is one of my favorite shows because I know that we can make a difference in a child’s life! Please bring your unwrapped toys to the show. Together we can make this the best toy drive ever! A representative from the Toys for Tots organization will be present to collect the toys. At the show, The Benita Charles and Friends Band will present holiday favorites, R&B, original material and other favorites at the Concert. Special guest vocalist, Christi Gehrisch will also be featured during the concert.
For those of you on Social Media, I encourage you to become a fan of my Facebook music page and if you are on Twitter, please follow me on Twitter. I update these sites often, so please stop by and leave a comment. (Please see the links below to connect.)
Take care and I hope you have an enjoyable holiday!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
Artist Website: http://benitacharles.com
Facebook: http://facebook.com/pages/Benita-Charles-Music/88019945536
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Benita_Charles
Performance Details:
Friday, December 9, 2011 - 9:00 p.m.
Showtime Dance Band
Wicked Wolf
166B Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10601
Cost: No cover
Phone: (914) 428-3144
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.
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Sunday, December 18, 2011 – 8:00 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends Holiday/Toy Drive Show
Bar Thalia at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
New York, NY 10025
No cover
Phone: (212) 864-5400
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 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 starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249.
BC&F Band:
Benita Charles, lead vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion
A special thanks to all those who came out & supported my show at Bar Thalia! It was a beautiful night - great music, great musicians, great audience and great venue!! I couldn't have asked for a more perfect night!! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!! :)
Dear Friends:
I hope you have a great weekend and a wonderful week ahead.
I would like to send a special thank you to all who came out and supported the Benita Charles & Friends Variety show last month. A special thanks to all the artists who participated. It was a fun night.
Next Saturday (October 8th), I would like to invite you to a special performance I have at Bar Thalia - Symphony Space on the upper west side in NYC. I will be performing selections from my CD, Moments In Love, Vol. 1 along with other favorites. Special guest vocalist, Christi Gehrisch will also be featured during the concert.
I hope you can join me for an evening of music and great fun!
Take care and I hope to see you at the show!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
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Performance Details:
Saturday, October 8, 2011 9:30 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends Band
Bar Thalia at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
(212) 864-5400
No cover
One night only!!! NYC vocalist, Benita Charles performs selections from her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" and "Lessons" 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
I'm sorry to hear about the passing of R&B great, Vesta Williams! My thoughts and prayers are with her daughter & her family.
One on my all-time favorite R&B songs: "Congratulations" by Vesta Williams (R.I.P.)
Here is a friendly reminder of a show I have coming up this Friday, September 16, 2011.
If you are looking for something fun to do this weekend, please stop by Uncle Mike's in Tribeca and enjoy the Benita Charles & Friends Variety show!
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2170502030
Take care and I hope to see you at the show!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
Performance Details:
Friday, September 16, 2011 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends Variety Show
Uncle Mike's
57 Murray St
(between W. Broadway & Church St)
(212) 791-9676
$10 cover, 21+
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 and entertainment. Kick back and relax enjoy the show at Uncle Mike's in Tribeca. Hope to see you there!!
For more information, call (212) 802-9249 or email starent99@hotmail.com.
10 Years Later: We will never forget - 9.11.01
I wrote this song in remembrance of 9.11.01: "We Can Make A Difference" by Benita Charles.
Dear Friends:
I hope you have a great Labor Day holiday. Labor Day marks the ending of summer, and I hope your summer was enjoyable.
To welcome the fall season, I am presenting The Benita Charles & Friends Variety Show on Friday, September 16, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. at Uncle Mike's in Tribeca. The show will feature (aka) Voce, John Virag, Karen Lee Larson, Barbara Morillo, Shrine, Koretta Gray and The Benita Charles & Friends Band. I hope you can join us for an evening of music, comedy and entertainment.
Another show I have coming up is a solo performance at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space on Saturday, October 8th at 9:30 p.m. In this show, I will present songs from Moments In Love and Lessons along with other favorites. I hope you can join me for an evening of music and great fun!
For further deails of these performances, please see the performance details below.
Take care and I hope to see you at the shows!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
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Performance Details:
Friday, September 16, 2011 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends Variety Show
Uncle Mike's
57 Murray St (between W. Broadway & Church St)
(212) 791-9676
http://www.myspace.com/447505561
$10 cover
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 and entertainment. Kick back and relax enjoy the show at Uncle Mike's in Tribeca. Hope to see you there!! For more information, call (212) 802-9249.
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Saturday, October 8, 2011 9:30 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends Band
Bar Thalia at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th St.)
New York, NY 10025
(212) 864-5400
http://www.symphonyspace.org/genre/cafe
No cover
One night only!!! NYC vocalist, Benita Charles performs selections from her debut CD, "Moments In Love: Volume 1" and "Lessons" along with other favorite songs with her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band.
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.
Dear Friends:
As many of you know, the East Coast is facing an unprecedented major hurricane (Hurricane Irene) that has crippled New York City and other cities and communities on the Eastern seaboard.
I would like to send a special message to my East Coast Friends to let you know that my thoughts are prayers are with you and your families for a safe journey through the storm.
I would also like to send a special thank you to all my family and friends who have called me to check on my status and my whereabouts. So far, the area that I live is okay and I am okay. I thank you for your thoughts, prayers and concerns. It really means a lot, especially at a time like this. It is a wonderful reminder that we are not alone!
Take care and I wish the best for everyone!
Sincerely,
Benita Charles Music
Dear Friends:
I am wishing you a safe and happy 4th of July! Stay cool. It is going to be hot today!!
Thank you to all the fans who came out and supported my show for Make Music New York at Billie's Black. We had such a great time and I'd like to thank all the artists who particpated ((aka) Voce, John Virag, Karen Lee Larson, Shrine, and my band, the Benita Charles & Friends Band), Sean Goldman for the wonderful graphic design of the flyers & poster, Billie's Black for having us be a part of their 5th anniversary celebration and a great crowd. It was such a fun-filled night. Here is my opening performance, "Can I Touch You There?" I hope you enjoy it: http://youtu.be/w9D0CoyXaUM
If you are in the New Jersey area today, I am performing at an Indendence Day celebration in Oradel, NJ with the cover band I perform with called, Pocket Change. We will perform classic R&B, soul hits. I hope you can join us for the celebration (details below).
Take care and I hope you enjoy your day today!
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
http://benitacharles.com
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
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Performance Detail:
Monday, July 4, 2011, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Independence Celebration - Oradel NJ
Memorial Field on Prospect Avenue (Exit 165 off the Garden State Parkway)
Oradell, NJ 07649
(212) 802-9249
Free admission
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
Dear Friends:
Summer is just around the corner and that means Make Music New York 2011 is almost here! Only a few days away from free music!!
On June 21st, I will perform at McKinley's Children Garden and Billie's Black again!
In the daytime, I will be at McKinley's Children's Garden in Jamaica, Queens along with other talented artist. My set starts at 12:20 pm for a 20-minute set.
In the evening, I will present Benita Charles & Friends: Make Music New York 2011 with very special guests (aka) Voce, John Virag, Karen Lee Larson, Shrine, Storm'ea and my band, the Benita Charles & Friends Band. This is our second year at Billie's Black for Make Music New York and we're so excited to be back!! We have an exciting line-up planned. Our show is a part of Billie's Black 5th-year anniversary celebration so the excitement is building!! We hope you can join us!!
For more information about the Make Music New York event, visit: http://makemusicny.org
Take care and I hope you can join us evening of great music, great entertainment and great fun!
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
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Performance Details:
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 10:30 am - 5:30 pm
McKinley's Children's Garden
Garden - Jamaica
108-56 Union Hall Street
Queens, NY 11433
The fourth-annual Make Music New York concert at McKinley's Children's Garden features artists, Kierstin Gray, Benita Charles and Naomi Frank 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! For more information, visit: http://facebook.com/MCKGarden
Daytime Performance Schedule at McKinley's Children's Garden:
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
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Tuesday, June 21, 2011 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant
271 West 119th Street. New York, NY. (bet. St. Nicholas Ave. and Frederick Douglass Blvd.)
10026-1103
212-280-2248
No cover - doors open at 6:30 pm
The 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 Billie's Black, visit: http://billiesblack.com
Evening Performance Schedule at Billie's Black:
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)
No cover/ For reservations, call (212) 802-9249
Dear Friends:
I would like to wish you and yours a very Happy Easter!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
Message to Fans:
Happy Spring! How have you been? I hope you're enjoying the lovely weather. It's a nice change from the bitter winter.
First, I'd like to send a special message of encouragement to our Japanese friends and those who have loved ones in Japan. I am deeply saddened by the devastating earthquake and tsunami this past week. Please know that my thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with you and your loved ones. We are all one in this world. What happens to one, affects us all. Please know you have friends who care.
I have a performance coming up next Thursday that I’d like to invite you to. On Thursday, March 24th, I will perform in the showcase, "Indie Is The New Major," at Billie's Black in Harlem at 7:00 pm. This will be a special show, themed "Women In Music In NYC," and it features an all female lineup in honor of Women's History Month. I will perform selections from “Moments In Love.”
Please join us for a special evening of great music, food and fun!
Take care and I wish you all the best!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
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Performance Detail:
Thursday, March 24, 2011 – 7:00 pm
Indie Is The New Major Artist Showcase & Open Mic
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
(212) 280-2248
Website: http://www.billiesblack.com
Cost: $5 cover/$10 table min. (food/drink)
"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 in honor of Women’s History Month!
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!
Happy New Year - 2011!
Dear Friends:
Happy New Year- 2011! I'd like to wish you and your family a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. May all your dreams come true!!
Thank you so much for your continued support of my creative endeavors. There will be more exciting events and new music in 2011. I'll keep you posted!
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!
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AS I CLOSE THE DOOR
Dear Lord, as I close the door on the old year,
I ponder the things I've done...
the things I've said and the joys I've had
I wonder, have I lost or won?
I've thought of new friends I have made,
and the old ones, staunch and true...
the paths of the old year made easier, Lord,
because I have walked them with You
I think of all the many times,
when my burdens were so heavy to bear,
and how my faith slipped away from me
but somehow You were always there
Now, as I open the door to this New Year,
and carefully peep inside,
I wonder what it holds for me...
but I'll throw the door open wide.
Whatever it brings to me and mine,
I'll meet it with a heart so true...
I know that, Lord, whatever it may be,
You'll be there to carry me through
--Merrei Thompson
Happy Holidays from Benita Charles Music!
Dear Friends:
Happy Holidays to you and your family! May you have the brightest and best holiday season ever! Best wishes for a happy and blessed New Year.
Thank you so much for your continued support of my music!
Much Love,
Benita Charles Music
“Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!”
Moody's Holiday Choir's community outreach a huge success at Cobble Hill!
What a great time the Moody's Holiday Choir had at the Cobble Hill Health Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, December 18, 2010!
The residents really enjoyed themselves and they were a great audience! They sang along with the songs and they were thoroughly entertained during the solo pieces.
It was such an exhilarating feeling to give back to the community and bring so much joy to the residents. It was so wonderful to see their faces light up when we started to sing. All of us felt such a feeling of fulfillment when the show was over!
I'd like to especially thank Mark Lee (our director), Connie Madrid, Joe Melillo and Luis Valentin for taking the time out of their busy schedules to take part in the Moody's Holiday Choir Community Service at Cobble Hill Health Center. I'd also like to thank Fran Laserson and Jennifer Stula of the Moody's Foundation and Josephine Puchin of Moody's Corporation for making it possible for the choir to participate in the community outreach program at Cobble Hill Health Center.
It was a huge success and the director of the center along with the residents would like for us to come back! :)
That's what the holidays are all about - giving and sharing love & music to heal the world!!
I wish you and yours a happy holiday season!
xoxo,
Benita Charles Music
“Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!”
Tuesday, November 30, 2010, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 2010
Greenwich Village Bistro
13 Carmine St. (bet. 6th Ave. & Bleecker Street)
New York, New York 10014
(212) 206-9777 (No cover)
(New York, NY): NY-based vocalist, Benita Charles presents her second annual holiday show/toy drive on Tuesday, November 30th at 8:00 pm at The Greenwich Village Bistro in New York City.
Ms. Charles will present holiday favorites and original music with her band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band, to spread holiday cheer and good will. She requests those who plan to attend the show to bring an unwrapped toy for a special child in need this holiday season. A representative from the Toys for Tots organization will be present to collect the toys.
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.
Show Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Admission: No cover
Location: The Greenwich Village Bistro is located in the west village at 13 Carmine St. (bet. 6th Ave. & Bleecker Street) in New York City.
For more about vocalist, Benita Charles please visit her at: http://www.benitacharles.com
Dear Friends:
I hope you are enjoying the warmer weather and longer days. Longer days mean summer is just around the corner.
To celebrate the beginning of summer, I am participating in the Make Music New York 2010 event on June 21, 2010. Hundreds of musicians throughout the five boroughs will present free concerts to celebrate the spirit of New York through music. For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://www.makemusicny.org/.
I have two performances scheduled for the event. In the afternoon at 1:30 p.m., I will perform a 30-minute set at McKinley's Children's Garden in Jamaica, Queens. Later in the evening at 7:00 p.m., Benita Charles & Friends have a special program planned at a new venue, the elegant, upscale Billie's Black Bar & Restaurant in Harlem (uptown). Join us for a magical night of music and fun!
I hope you continue to enjoy the lovely weather and come celebrate Make Music New York with us!
Benita Charles Music
"Sharing music for your entertainment and enjoyment!"
Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/benitacharles
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/BenitaCharles
Reverbnation - http://www.reverbnation.com/benitacharles
Monday, June 21, 2010, 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.
Benita Charles and Friends appear at Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant for a special concert for Make Music New York on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Special guest artists September Concert Jammers, Brooke Fox, Kurt Gellersted, John Virag, Blue Lady, Donah Hunter and (aka) VOCE will certainly provide an entertaining evening.
Monday, June 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Billie's Black Bar Lounge & Restaurant
Performance Schedule:
For more information about Make Music New York, visit:
http://www.makemusicny.org/
Dear Friends:
Thank you so much to all who came out to support Preachermann & The Revival at Webster Hall for the Emergenza Festival Northeast final competition on Friday (July 10, 2009). Thank you also to those who couldn't come but sent well wishes!
Although we didn't win the overall competition, Preachermann won an award for the "best singer" of the competition! We're all very proud of him.
The next performance for Preachermann & The Revival is August 28th at 11:00 p.m. at The Bitter End. I hope you can come out and enjoy the soulful sounds of Preachermann and his band, The Revival at this legendary club. For more information about Preachermann, the artist, visit: http://www.myspace.com/preachermann.
Thanks so much and I hope you can make it to the show!!
Friday, August 28, 2009 - 11:00 p.m.
Preachermann, lead vocals
Benita Charles ("Motown Mama"), background vocals
Harris Punyon ("Velvet Technician/Agent Charlie Chocolate),
background vocals, piano
Peter Archer ("Easy Like Sunday Morning"), guitar
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
Benita Charles Music
"Sharing music for your entertainment and enjoyment!"
Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/benitacharles
YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/BenitaCharles
Ringtones - http://www.groupietunes.com/artists/BenitaCharles
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Make Music New York 2009:
Benita Charles and Friends return to The Greenwich Village Bistro for a special concert for Make Music New York on Sunday, June 21, 2009 from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Special guest artists September Concert Jammers, Preachermann, Brooke Fox, Yuriko Hoshina, John Virag, Blue Lady, and VOCE will certainly provide an entertaining evening.
Sunday, June 21, 2009, 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
The Greenwich Village Bistro
Performance Schedule:
For more information about Make Music New York, visit:
http://www.makemusicny.org/
As many of you know, Preachermann & The Revival have been in the Emergenza Festival (Northeast Region) since the end of January. We are now in the finals scheduled at Webster Hall on Friday, July 10, 2009 at 8:45 p.m. The top 14 Northeast bands will compete for a trip to Germany to compete in the international festival. The tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. We need all of our fans to come out and cheer us to victory!! When you purchase a ticket, you will receive a free copy of Preachermann’s debut CD, Negroes Stay Crunchy in Milk! Get your tickets & CDs today. For advanced tickets and show information, call (212) 802-9249. For more information about the artist, Preachermann, visit: http://www.myspace.com/preachermann
Friday, July 10, 2009, 8:45 p.m.
Admission: $20 advance/$25 @ the door
For more information about the Emergenza Festival, visit: http://www.emergenza.net/
Preachermann, lead vocals
Benita Charles ("Motown Mama"), background vocals
Harris Punyon ("Velvet Technician/Agent Charlie Chocolate),
background vocals, piano
Peter Archer ("Easy Like Sunday Morning"), guitar
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
Thanks so much and I hope to see you at the shows!!
Much love,
Benita Charles Music
Artist website – http://benitacharles.com
Dear Friends,
Happy fall season!!
It’s that time again - time for the 6th Annual September Concert Event on Tuesday, September 11, 2007!
The Benita Charles & Friends Band will be at Central Park for a special daytime performance and at The Baggot Inn for an evening performance.
The September Concert (www.septemberconcert.org)
Central Park (line-up) (location: Merchant’s Gate – Columbus Circle)
12:00 - 12:20: Brooke and band
Evening September Concert at The Baggot Inn (Free / 9pm)
Baggot Inn (line-up) (address: 82 West 3rd Street, btw. Sullivan and Thompson Streets).
9:00 Introduction
***The September Concert is a series of free concerts, organized by individuals, schools, businesses, and associations to bring communities together, to reaffirm our hope for peace and to celebrate life and our universal humanity. Concerts are held in all areas of our city, our nation, our world. A global day of music for peace, every September 11th. Anyone can participate! www.septemberconcert.org
Thanks,
http://www.myspace.com/benitacharles
MOMENTS IN LOVE CD Release Party @ Kenny's Castaways (NYC)
Benita Charles performs live from her first solo project, "Moments In Love."
Kenny's Castaways
Cost: $7.00
Benita Charles performs live from her first solo project, "Moments In Love" at her CD Release Party!!! Join us as Benita sings hits such as Round & Round, Lose Control and STUCK! with her live band, The Benita Charles & Friends Band (feat. VOCE, Andru Cann, Phil Smith and Coleman Martin) with special guest, Phase One.
For more information, call (212) 802-9249 or e-mail: starent99@hotmail.com
http://www.myspace.com/benitacharles
Be sure to check out all of Benita's music at http://cdbaby.com/all/benita
Please join us for the 5th annual, September Concert Event 2006. Benita Charles & Friends will present two free shows for this special occasion.
Monday - September 11, 2006
September Concert @ Madison Square Park (12:00 p.m.) John Virag performs @ 12:00 p.m. Brooke Fox performs @ 12:45 p.m. September Concert Jammers (feat. Benita Charles, Brooke Fox, Kert Gellersted, John Virag, Karen Larsen, Jeremy Bletterman and Andrew Potenza) perform @ 1:30 p.m. Singalong (All You Need Is Love) @ 2:00 p.m. Benita Charles & Friends perform @ 2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Confirmed artists: Grace Gaia
Kurt Gellersted performs @ 3:30 p.m. Monday - September 11, 2006
September Concert @ The Triad (9:00 p.m.)
Location: 158 W. 72nd Street (bet. Broadway & Columbus) / free admission - 2 drink min. Confirmed artists: Yuriko Hoshina
**We hope you'll be able to make it to our concerts! There are so many talented performers in both shows. It's going to be an uplifting and spectacular event! For more information about the 5th annual September Concert, visit: http://www.septemberconcert.org For more information about the Benita Charles & Friends show, call (212) 802-9249, e-mail: starent99@hotmail.com or visit: http://www.myspace.com/benitacharles
Directions to The Triad by train:
Coming soon in 2005 - MOMENTS IN LOVE (new CD from Benita Charles)….stay tuned! The September Concerts of 2004 were a huge success. I am still getting compliments of the shows months later. It was an absolutely phenomenal day! All the artists were wonderful and they really gave their all in both shows (Morningside Park & The Triad). Pictures from both shows are now posted on my photo website. Please go to: http://public.fotki.com/benita/september_concert_2004/ (enjoy the magic!) Featured Artists at Morningside Park (Harlem USA): Ainger, VOCE, Grace Gaia, Preachermann, River Nelson, sean, StephRoc and Crag Haft. Featured Artists at The Triad (upper Westside- NYC): John Virag, Blue Lady, Rubia, VOCE, Mark Dragon, Grace Gaia, Yuriko Hoshina, Kelly Boyd, River Nelson, Erica Matsuo, Danny Zanker, The Preachermann, sean, StephRoc, Craig Haft and Charmaine Troutman. Benita Charles & Friends: September Concert 2003 will run during the day at Morningside Park from noon until 2:00 and in the evening at The Baggot Inn at 7:00 p.m. -- Featured artists for the Baggot Inn include: Marci Geller, Elyse Spies, Nah'jerah Dihann, Melissa Hemann, Mother's Favorite Child, Candida a.k.a. VOCE, Fatima, and Shay Butter. -- Confirmed artists for Morningside Park include: Leslie August & dancers, Starlett Brown, Ron Bertram, Nah'jerah Dihann, sean, VOCE , Nhojj, Shay Butter and Jeanay Say Qua. Update of 2002 show: We now have CDs, DVDs and VHS copies of last year's 2002 show (Benita Charles & Friends: In Remembrance of September 11) available for purchase. **Prices are as follows: DVD - $25, CD - $15 and VHS - $10. Send check or money order to: Star Entertainment New York 244 Fifth Avenue, Ste. 29178 New York, NY 10001. Please make checks payable to: Star Entertainment New York. For more information, please call (212) 802-9249 or e-mail: starent99@yahoo.com . You may also purchase CDs online at : http://www.cdbaby.com/benitacharles **(Please note: a portion of the proceeds goes to support the September Concert Foundation (a non-profit organization) for their continuous efforts to bring healing through music to the New York community and the world. To learn more about the foundation and the September Concert event, visit: www.septemberconcert.org)
ALBERT AND ALICE
Star Entertainment New York presents Benita Charles & Friends: In Remembrance of Sept. 11th. This show is a special program which pays tribute to the heroes and victims of the Sept. 11th tragedy on the one-year anniversary.
Star Entertainment New York presents The Benita Charles Variety Show
("The
Gift") featuring: Wanda Yvette, seân , Nhojj, Barbie Seigle, Grant
Cooper,
Just Raymona N.Y., 6'5 (model), Julie Green & Motion Models at Triad
Lounge
(158 W. 72nd Street - NYC) on Saturday, April 20, 2002 at 8:00 p.m.
[Tix
$10 in advance/ $12 @ door - call: (212) 802-9249]
A Message from Benita Charles
About the song, "Sexy Punchinella": Since our initial launch in August 2000, the single is now available online at http:\\www.amazon.com\. Go to music section: Search by song title: Sexy Punchinella and my artist page will come up. Also, you can get there directly by going to my Music Page and clicking on the » Buy This CD Now! « link. In person, you can purchase it at the following record stores: Millennium Records (2206 Nostrand Ave. - Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) 421-1800 Tiger’s Reggae Hut (1092 Nostrand Ave. - Brooklyn, NY Phone: (718) 469-1325 The song is currently playing in Club Moniques in Brooklyn. Also, the song is doing well in Jamaica. It’s playing on Radio Station RJR 94.5 FM’s DJ Richie B’s "The Beat" program in Kingston. About the song, "Mama Bear Is Always By Your Side": The song, "Mama Bear Is Always By Your Side", (written by Benita Charles and Emanuel Gatewood) received rave reviews from patrons attending the play, "Mama Bear", written by Sharon Harris. It was presented by Koalaty Presentations in Decatur, GA on February 1-25, 2001 under the direction of Carol Mitchell. Patrons purchased autographed copies of the song during intermission of the performance. A further update: the song has won the 2001 ASCAP Popular Panel Award presented the end of June 2001. (ASCAP is The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) For further information about the play and to purchase a copy of the song, please contact Star Entertainment New York at (212) 802-9249 or you can e-mail your requests to starent99@yahoo.com. Star Entertainment New York is pleased to announce the song, "Mama Bear Is Always By Your Side", written by Benita Charles and Emanuel Gatewood, will be featured in the play, Mama Bear, written by Sharon Harris and produced by Koalaty Presentations in Decatur, Georgia (Atlanta Area). The play runs February 1 - 24, 2001. Ms. Charles will make an appearance at the show opening weekend. The song is also available for purchase. For all purchase inquiries, please contact Star Entertainment New York at (212) 802-9249 or e-mail: starent99@yahoo.com. For information about the play, please contact Koalaty Presentations at 770-457-8833 or e-mail: koalaty@mindspring.com. Star Entertainment New York invites you to an "Afterglow Affair" immediately following "The Benita Charles Show" (11/17/00) at LaVa Gina (116 Avenue C - between 7th and 8th Sts. 212-477-9319). Leighshaq Records is very proud to present the CD Release Party for its debut artist, BENITA CHARLES, at Club Nix (6 E. 32nd Street, Second Floor) NYC on August 16, 2000. For more information, call (212) 802-9249. Reviews Victor Gluck of BACKSTAGE writes of Benita Charles’ performance in The New Yorkers presented at the Medicine Show Theatre in New York: "Benita Charles as the nightclub chanteuse sang an excellent Laziest Gal In Town." (BACKSTAGE June 30 - July 6, 2000) |
