Biography
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Charlie A’Court
“…in my world, music speaks louder than words.”
Named as Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards in November, Charlie A’Court is synonymous with impassioned performances that grip an audience the very moment he takes the stage.
Winner of the East Coast Music Awards 2007 Pop Recording of the Year and 2007 Music Nova Scotia Blues Recording of the Year for his album Bring On The Storm and 2003 Best Blues Artist for his debut album Color Me Gone, Charlie A’Court is an emotionally charged and soul moving performer. Fearlessly bridging genres and challenging stylistic conventions, his music and passionate voice stir up the listeners’ emotions, touching the very core of audiences around the world.
Partnered with acclaimed producer Danny Greenspoon (Great Big Sea, Bruce Guthro, Sophie Milman) A’Court released his follow-up studio album, Bring On The Storm, in October 2006. This album spans the gamut of emotion, dealing with triumph and disaster, loss of loved ones, mental health and chronic physical pain, life on the road, and being head over heals in love.
Further establishing his reputation as a remarkable entertainer, A’Court has released his first live, solo recording. "Live At The Marigold" is an intimate look into the heart of this soulful troubadour and was recorded at the beautiful Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. In an effort to be in a "greener" frame of mind, “Live At The Marigold” is being released exclusively as a digital download keychain. The new release was nominated for Best Blues Artist/Group Recording, Best Male Artist Recording at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards.
A’Court has toured extensively throughout Canada and abroad with headlining performances at the Stan Rogers’ Folk Fest, Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Kerrville Folk Fest, and Ottawa Blues Fest. A’Court has shared the stage with high profile artists including John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Martin Sexton, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, Harry Manx, Procol Harum, Colin James, and Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd.
Charlie’s modern blues style, mixed with his contemporary songwriting has created a mass appeal, ensuring
A’Court’s material is widely accepted as a festival favourite by audiences and promoters alike. Fuelled by emotion and a desire for delivering powerful music, Charlie A’Court is undoubtedly one of Canada’s new generation of fresh singer/songwriters, attracting fans internationally with gutsy vocals and his colourful yet solid guitar playing. (photo credit: Glen Meisner)
“The most soulful Canadian artist…ever!!!” Amiestreet.com
“The act of performing brings out a daredevil quality in his powerhouse singing and guitar playing, which Live at the Marigold captures admirably.”
~ Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald
“And that voice! Charlie A’Court is extremely multi-talented and possesses a voice that would make even the most hardcore singles in the audience want to make out with the next attractive stranger they encountered.”
~ Melissa Martel, The Brunswickan
Instrumentation
Charlie A'Court - vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, slide guitar.
Side men as needed.
Discography
Novelty Salesmen - Christmas On The Town
(2001) Label/Maison: Independant
Track No: 8 - The Night Before Christmas
Russ Brannon - Into The Light ( 2002 )
Label/Maison: Independant
Track No: 7 - How Long ( 6:11 )
Color Me Gone ( 2002 )
Label/Maison: Independant release
Track No: 1 - You've Got A Friend In Me
Track No: 2 - Carolina
Track No: 3 - Bridges To Burn
Track No: 4 - When The Night Comes
Track No: 5 - I'd Do This For You
Track No: 6 - Alone
Track No: 7 - Lady Woman
Track No: 8 - All I Need
Track No: 9 - Color Me Gone
Track No: 10 - I'm Coming Home
Track No: 11 - Hello Love
Track No: 12 - Be My Angel
Glamour Puss ( 2003 )
Label/Maison: Northernblues Music
Track No: 7 - Wire & Wood ( 3:17 )
Eileen Joyce - No More Blue Tears ( 2003 )
Label/Maison: Independant
Track No: 6 - Too Hot To Handle ( 3:30 )
Alone ( 2004 )
Label/Maison: Independant
Track No: 1 - All I Need ( 4:53 )
Track No: 2 - Bridges To Burn ( 4:28 )
Track No: 3 - Be My Angel ( 5:47 )
Track No: 4 - I'd Do This For You ( 4:34 )
Track No: 5 - I'm Coming Home ( 5:54 )
Track No: 6 - Alone ( 4:55 )
Track No: 7 - Hello Love ( 5:21 )
Charlie A'Court - Live ( 2004 )
Label/Maison: Herman's
European release. Recoded in Baden-Baden, Germany.
Track No: 1 - Walkin' Blues ( 6:47 )
Track No: 2 - Big Dark Canyon ( 6:02 )
Track No: 3 - Color Me Gone ( 6:30 )
Track No: 4 - I'd Do This For You ( 5:48 )
Track No: 5 - Bridges to Burn ( 5:38 )
Track No: 6 - Perpetual Blues Machine ( 3:12 )
Track No: 7 - Carolina ( 6:51 )
Track No: 8 - Alone ( 8:52 )
Track No: 9 - Lady Woman ( 5:17 )
Track No: 10 - I'm Coming Home ( 8:06 )
Track No: 11 - You've Got a Friend in Me ( 4:54 )
Dave Gunning - two-bit world ( 2004 )
Label/Maison: Independant
Track No: 7 - Long Black Veil ( 4:30 )
Charlie A'Court - Bring On The Storm (2006)
Label/Maison: 6K7 Music
Track No: 1 - Big Dark Canyon (4:44)
Track No: 2 - Take Me Down (4:40)
Track No: 3 - Give It All To You (4:56)
Track No: 4 - Broken Man (4:46)
Track No: 5 - If You Go (4:01)
Track No: 6 - Bring On The Storm (4:18)
Track No: 7 - Isolation Blues (3:13)
Track No: 8 - Heartaches of a Fool (3:48)
Track No: 9 - Seeing You Around (3:44)
Track No: 10 - Yes You Are (4:47)
Track No: 11 - (I've Got) Dreams To Remember (5:02)
Live At The Marigold -
2009 CHAS Music
If This Is Love
Bridges To Burn
Take Me Down
Loving Her Was Easier
Big Dark Canyon
I'd Do This For You
The Lincolns: Together Again
(I've Got) Dreams To Remember
Bring On The Storm
I Hope I Get To Heaven
Heartaches Of A Fool
Links
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