Warren Charles

Artist Information

Biography

WARREN CHARLES is not a person; they are a band. More specifically, they are a band co-fronted by brothers Lucas and Peter Jacobson. Even more specifically still, they are a piano based indie pop/rock band with some elements of ragtime, blues, funk, and musical theater all mixed together. Think Ben Folds Five meets Cake meets Barenaked Ladies (or whatever three bands you like better).

Lucas and Peter have been writing and performing together since forever, but they made it official in 2009 when they released their debut album "When Chandeliers Sway." This somewhat eclectic collection showcases the brothers' quirky approach to songwriting. They like to tell stories with their lyrics and often use humor to convey emotion. Their songs are not "ha ha" funny; they are "ah ha" funny.

Since 2009, WARREN CHARLES has spent most of their time performing in and around Los Angeles, but they have occasionally ventured out on college tours traveling this great nation by Volvo. Incidentally, both brothers graduated from college with fancy degrees in subjects unrelated to music before deciding they wanted to start a band together. Go figure. Lucas attended Washington University in St. Louis where he majored in mechanical engineering, and Peter went to Cornell University to study Economics and English.

At the moment, the brothers are back in the studio recording their sophomore album. They will continue performing locally until Summer 2012 when they will once again hit the road touring by Volvo. In the meantime, check out WC's new YouTube channel (WARRENCHARLES1) for music videos, live show clips, and lockout sessions.

Instrumentation

Warren (Peter) Jacobson - Piano | Vocals
Charles (Lucas) Jacobson - Guitar | Vocals
Paul Van de Riet - Drums
Dale Jennings - Bass

Discography

WARREN CHARLES - MY MOMENT OF WEAKNESS (2012): WC is back in the studio recording ten songs for their 2nd full length album. Look for a single sometime in January. The full album will be finished May 2012.

WARREN CHARLES - WHEN CHANDELIERS SWAY (2009): Warren Charles recorded its debut album at Hard Drive Studios in Los Angeles, CA best known for JIMMY EAT WORLD’s 5x platinum album Bleed American. Warren Charles co-produced the album with Doug Messenger who played guitar for VAN MORRISON and did all of the arrangements for Morrison’s 1972 album Saint Dominic’s Preview. Warren Charles released When Chandeliers Sway on Friday March 13th, 2009 at The Mint in Los Angeles, CA.

Links

• Twitter
• Official Warren Charles Website
• MySpace
• Facebook

Audio

• Weapon of Choice
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• Cascading
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• Tortilla Synagogue
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• Eye on Either Side
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• I Don't Want To See You Anymore
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Lyrics

• Cascading
• Tortilla Synagogue
• Eye on Either Side
• I Don't Want to See You Anymore

Video

Forever Hold my Peace

Photo Gallery

Press

• Napster - Staff Pick [+ Show ]
  

  Indie pop-rockers Warren Charles are an emerging band based out of Los Angeles whose debut album, Wh...Indie pop-rockers Warren Charles are an emerging band based out of Los Angeles whose debut album, When Chandeliers Sway, combines the piano-centric, left-of-center sensibility of Ben Folds Five with Cake's love of darkly humorous lyrics. Brothers Lucas and Peter Jacobson take turns fronting the band and writing smart, emotionally charged songs on a range of topics; The whimsical "Elephant in the Room" (depicted in the neosurrealist cover art) likens a taboo conversation to a clumsy pachiderm wreaking havoc at a dinner party, while "Accident" explores the singer's fatal attraction to self-destructive women. Although the band isn't afraid to bring the funk on some tracks, relying on full orchestrations with horn accompaniment, their strength as songwriters really shines through when they pare down their sound and lead with piano and guitar. Overall, WCS is a solid debut effort—definitely worth a listen.

• RH - Great Songwriting [+ Show ]
  

  "Great songwriting... I like the fact that lyrically these songs stick. The concepts are in your fa..."Great songwriting... I like the fact that lyrically these songs stick. The concepts are in your face and in your life. These guys have a chance in the music business. Definitely a lot of talent here, good enough to go for it."
  
  www.thedoorclubs.com
  

• BB - Performance with enthusiasm [+ Show ]
  

  "Performance with enthusiasm that is likely to lead them to big places." Drummer for Warrant and ..."Performance with enthusiasm that is likely to lead them to big places."
  
  Drummer for Warrant and author of The Musician's Handbook
  
  http://www.musicmayhem.com/reviewhandbook.htm

Setlist

Warren Charles can perform either as a duo or as a full band. In both cases, sets range in length from 30-100 minutes and typically include the following original material:

Unwind
Cascading
Tortilla Synagogue
Only Down
Accident
Eye on Either Side
The Elephant in the Room
Leaving
Delayed
You Don't Know Me
Standing in my Way
I Don't Want to See You Anymore
Enter the Break

Popular Covers:
Weapon of Choice - Fatboy Slim
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
Two Princes - Spin Doctors
Antigravity - Incubus
Just - Radiohead
One Angry Dwarf - Ben Folds Five
Jolene - Cake
Every Little Thing She Does is Magic - The Police

NOTE: Warren Charles is NOT a cover band.

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