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"Huffington Post reviews "Life Ain't Fair""

"Life Ain't Fair" is pure country drama. A deeply troubled state of the union address.This is a musically powerful song about the personal emotional impact of hard times - one that sadly will hit home with way too many Americans today. - Huffington Post


""Music Row Reviews - Life Ain't Fair""

" This downbeat, hard-luck-in-hard-times lament is performed at a languid, resigned pace that underscores its message of defeat. Definitely a song for today. " - Music Row


"American Songwriter talks about Josh..."

This new album by Josh Charles is a potpourri of American styles, combining elements of classic country, New Orleans funk, and blue-eyed soul. Call it “Nashvinola” or whatever you want, this is an album that is sure to turn heads. - American Songwriter


"Josh Charles "Love, Work & Money" ***"

Josh Charles, Love, Work & Money
* * * PAGING DR. JOHN'S INTERN

The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter dubs his piano-driven sound "Notown," a blend of New Orleans traditions and Motown soul that Charles has harnessed to breezy funk-kissed arrangements recorded with members of Dr. John's band. Highlights range from 2009 benefit single Healing Time and a brawny cover of Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come to the uplifting I'm Always Here for You. — Edna Gundersen

>Download: I'm Always Here for You, The Waiting Game - Edna Gundersen - USA TODAY


"Love, Work & Money: An Instant Classic from Josh Charles"

Remember where you were when you heard Stevie Wonder's Songs in the Key of Life, or Alicia Keys' Songs in A Minor? Like these two albums, you will remember the moment you heard Love, Work and Money, the stunning debut album from visionary musician Josh Charles. It is, quite simply, an instant classic.

It draws on many genres -- blues, gospel, R&B, pop -- and incorporates them in a uniquely powerful way. Josh Charles' distinctive voice is the perfect anchor (and perfect compliment) to this 10-track masterpiece. It opens with The Waiting Game, an invigorating, up-tempo track sure to be a solid, radio-friendly hit. From the awesome title track to the smooth Just a Man, the listener will never be disappointed.



Charles burst onto the scene in early 2009 with the emotional Healing Time, the hit record he used to inspire those struggling with the scars of Hurricane Katrina. He includes that record on the album, as well as the powerful I'm Always Here for You, which is as much a love song as it is a postcard to his beloved New Orleans, and the soaring spirit that makes it The Emerald City.

This album is a major charm offensive for music lovers in search of great tunes, and for music executives eager to find the "next big thing." This is a great accomplishment for a musician, singer and songwriter who is also a tremendous humanitarian. Love, Work and Money is the sound of great music, and 2010 is the year of Josh Charles.

Charles will have his much anticipated album release party at New York's City Winery on Monday February 15, 2010. You can also fan him on his Facebook Page, and follow him on Twitter.
- Huffington Post


"Josh Charles in LA WEEKLY"

Josh Charles
By Michael Simmons
Soul went into hiding in the arid decade that has thusfar made up the 21st Century. No grease, no gris-gris, no grits, no groceries, no nuttin'. Okay, there've been exceptions, and here's one. Brooklyn boy Josh Charles calls his blue-eyed soul "Notown music," blending New Orleans and Motown, and he's a welcome respite from the flat and honkified. At age 14, the terrific songwriter and pianist scammed an audience with his hero Dr. John — aka Crescent City icon Mac Rebennack — and showed off his mastery of N'awlins ivory pounders James Booker, Professor Longhair, and Allen Toussaint. Mac was suitably jacked and Josh's just-released debut Love, Work, & Money was more recently tracked with Mac's band at the legendary Piety Street Studios. One can imagine Aretha or Aaron Neville singing Charles originals like "It Ain't Easy" or "Healing Time." Soul is not just a genre of music, it's a way of life. It's been known to be contagious, and if we're lucky, the spirit that found its way into Josh Charles will animate other young'uns and cause outbreaks of humanity.

Music - LA Weekly


"AOL SXSW 2010: JOSH CHARLES"

Josh Charles is a singer/songwriter whose music could be described as a flashy combination of jazz, soul and rock and roll. With a clear voice, relatable lyrics and an obvious talent for playing the piano, Charles draws a diverse audience and fan base. Since bursting onto the music scene, he's become involved in various benefits -- donating proceeds to New Orleans rebuilding efforts, 9/11 charity and inner-city projects. He will be performing March 17 and March 20 at the 2010 SXSW festival.

Describe the sound of your music in your own words.

I call the music on this album "Notown" which is a combination of New Orleans R&B and Motown. I was mentored by Dr. John and my folks are from Detroit, so I always heard the sounds of Motown in my house. That sound makes up the music on this record and it's definitely soul music.

What inspired you to begin creating music?

I had an affinity for the piano and began picking out my own melodies and improvisations very early on. I wanted to start writing songs in my teens, and I started the process where the music was definitely better than the lyrics at that age. I didn't have a lot to write lyrically. It's always been hard for me to write lyrics, but easy to write the music even to this day. I think I've caught up in some way by now.

What music influenced you growing up?

As a piano player, it was the New Orleans pianists [Dr. John, James Booker, Professor Longhair] and Jazz musicians like Thelonius Monk and Duke Ellington, but my all time favorite bands were U2 and The Police. I heard so many different kinds of music growing up, like Motown, The Band, Hall and Oates, Sam Cooke, James Taylor, and Lionel Richie. I loved all of it. I had huge phases where i was heavily into R.E.M., The Smiths, The Clash and then I turned to Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, Bill Withers and Stevie Wonder, all of whom became big influences on me. I love soul music because it speaks from the heart and it's just as real as it gets.

Do you have any favorite musicians today?

I love Ben Harper, Alicia Keys, Ray Lamontagne, Kings of Leon, U2, Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. I also love the Diane Birch record and keep discovering new artists out there. I think are there some incredibly talented musicians on the scene.

What is your relationship like with New Orleans?

I love New Orleans -- everything from the music, the food, the architecture. But most of all, I love that the people of that city are unlike any I've ever met. Such graciousness and kindness -- and they have faced the worst of times and still stand strong. This is really the year for New Orleans with the Saints winning the Superbowl. After all the tragedy that has shadowed New Orleans since Katrina, it's amazing to see a positive light placed on the city. I moved there four days before Hurricane Katrina struck and went back to start this album. I am very close to the musicians of the city and having been mentored by Dr. John as a teenager, it will always be my favorite place in the world.

Why did you decide to the donate proceeds of 'Healing Time' to the city?

'Healing Time' was written to help the people of the city find comfort and peace in such turmoil. Being able to donate 100% of the royalties from the song to help rebuild the city is something I'm honored to do. It's the least I can do. I'm also donating 10% of the net profits from 'Love, Work & Money' to help heal New Orleans as well. It's a never ending journey to give back to a city which has given me so much in return.

Have you done any other benefits since 'Healing Time?'

I have done many benefits, including a 9/11 tribute concert, a performance to help raise money for inner city schools, as well as fashion benefits to help bring students to college. I am currently in the process of working with several Veterans' affairs organizations to help soldiers readjust to normal life. I feel privileged to be able to give back in any way I can.

What has been the highlight of your music career, thus far?

I spent an afternoon with Allen Toussaint recently, getting a chance to sit down and play my music for him. It was an amazing experience for me. Also, this is my debut album and I'm very excited to be able to finally to release it to the world. Everyone involved put lots of blood, sweat and tears into it and I'm very proud of how it came out.

What's your favorite part about performing?

I love the feeling of being on stage and giving everything I have in my body and soul to the audience -- finding that connection between performer and audience and taking them along on the journey. It's my favorite place in the world to be -- on stage. I live for it and I can't get enough. I started playing in clubs when I was 16 in Kansas City and I had this ability to connect to my audience. If they didn't pay attention at first, I worked as hard as I could to win them over by the time I was done with my set. All those years of honing my skills in clubs has led me to be the performer I am today. The second I go on stage, I'm on auto-pilot and I have no idea what's happening. It's an out of body experience in a way -- the ultimate high.

When you're not making music or acting, how do you spend your free time?

I enjoy going to see shows, movies, traveling when I can, reading books, hanging out with friends and going out to dinner. My schedule is fairly hectic right now so I don't have a lot of free time anymore [which isn't a bad thing]. When I'm in New York, I spend nights out and about on the Lower East Side checking out the scene.

Where do you see yourself, musically speaking, in 3-5 years?

I love all kinds of music and I think the next album will be more rock and roll dirty, but still heavy on the soul vibe. I write a lot on guitar and I was in a rock band for several years, so I think you're going to see some of that side of me over the coming years. Still, the piano is part of me and I'll just keep working hard to become a better piano player, singer and songwriter. - AOL Spinner.com


"Dr. John"

"He can really play them keys" - Dr. John


"Visionary Entertainer- Josh Charles"



Abraham Lincoln once remarked that you can tell the measure and character of a man through what he does with power. Throughout 2009, musician, philanthropist, and Brooklyn resident Josh Charles has proven this to be true. Whether on Tavis Smiley's Show, CNN, USA Today, or Good Morning America, it's clear that Charles is a man on a mission.

A popular figure in entertainment circles, Charles has donated his time and money, and used the equity of his celebrity, to help the City of New Orleans return to its former glory, and, to make sure it carves out new roads of cultural significance for future generations.

His inspiring breakthrough song, Healing Time, is making waves: 100% of the profits have been going to the rebuilding of New Orleans, and, it's also eligible for a Grammy Award in 3 categories: Best New Artist, Song of the Year, and Record of the Year. Indeed, his passion is as inspiring as his path to success.

How did you get started as a musician?

I began playing piano when I was 8 years old and grew up with the sounds of Motown in my house. My folks grew up in Detroit and besides those records, my mom used to play a hefty dose of James Taylor and The Band. I got into U2 and Sting at an early age and wanted to play piano and guitar. I started guitar at 13. I was classically trained and spent my summers at band camp. The way I play piano now can be traced to the fusion of New Orleans and gospel styles from a popular radio station I listened to. I heard James Booker, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, Professor Longhair and everything changed for me. I met Dr. John as a teenager and he became my mentor over the years. It was a real blessing. My first professional gigs besides school recitals started when I was 16 at blues and jazz clubs in Kansas City. I moved to New York City at 19 and began playing everywhere they had pianos. I studied with Barry Harris who really taught me so much about music. I've played all kinds of music but always come back to my love for soul and funk.


You've received lots of praise for creating the song Healing Time to raise money for the rebuilding of New Orleans. At last check, your efforts are really making a difference.

With Healing Time, I'm trying to do my part to give back to the City of New Orleans which has given me so much as an artist. Everywhere I go, people seemed to be moved by the song itself. Our goal is to raise $1 million for New Orleans which has taken a backseat as far as recovery efforts are concerned. There is so much work that needs to be done, and there are still tremendous challenges. For instance, there are over 2000 FEMA trailers still in the city of New Orleans. That's just unacceptable to me. I'm trying to do what I can - with Healing Time - to raise money and bring awareness back to New Orleans. I'm so touched by the amazing world of social media, especially Twitter where I consistently get traffic on my profile @joshcharles. There are so many amazing people, too many to name, who have gone out of their way to help me raise awareness and money for Healing Time. As of now, we are working on a campaign to encourage artists from different genres to cover the song and make it their own. We will also have a Youtube channel where people can upload videos talking about what Healing Time means to them.

As I've been on tour this past Summer, people have come up to me and expressed what Healing Time means to them and it's taken on a much broader definition than the way it was written. The images I saw were so vivid and the damage was so vast that I thought "it's going to take so much healing time to fix this". Neighborhoods destroyed, and lives shattered. It was overwhelming. When you write a song, you never know how it will evolve or how people will react to it. I've been approached by people who are recovering from cancer and they have shared stories with me of how Healing Time has helped them. I'm so moved by people's reactions. Currently, we are in talks with sponsors to match donations to what we raise for New Orleans, and then donate to different charities that help soldiers who have just come back from war and also patients recovering from cancer. We are working to create a movement for Healing Time as this is the right time, and the right place to make a difference as a country.


What does New Orleans mean to the American imagination?

People think of partying in New Orleans and they think of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. They also think of the visual aspects such as the St. Charles streetcars, and the mansions along side Tulane. The music and the food stand out among people who've ever been to New Orleans. Generally speaking, I've never met anyone who has not had a great time after visiting the city. New Orleans is the cultural birthplace of jazz, blues, gospel, funk, zydeco, dixieland, R&B, and rock & roll. From the earliest pioneers like Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong leading all the way up to the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, Wynton Marsalis, and now Lil' Wayne. The music is unique to New Orleans and the people of the city are incredible. The architecture is so amazing and there is a real spirit to the city that's exciting, mysterious and mesmerizing. Let's not forget the delicious food, I mean that's taking it to another level!


2009 has been quite a breakthrough year for you. Lots of critical praise, and a loyal and dedicated fan base. What's next for you?

I just came off the road from touring with Buckwheat Zydeco, Cyril Neville and The Neville Brothers. I'm currently working on finishing up my new CD which is going to be very rootsy, bluesy, and feature a whole lot of my piano playing. The album is being mixed by Gregg Rubin (multi-grammy award winning mixer for Harry Connick Jr). I have a live solo EP that will also be coming out very soon which features my solo performances from this year. Currently, we're in talks to go to New Orleans to shoot a music video for Healing Time which will be set against the backdrop of the city and feature real human life stories of people going through the healing process. Just recently, I started the process for forming a 501(c)(3) non-profit titled The Healing Time Foundation which will focus on raising money to help rebuild New Orleans. The fourth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina just passed and I want to say to your readers that we need them to download Healing Time. You can buy it on Amazon and itunes. You can gift it to everyone you know through itunes and you can donate in $10 increments to our Facebook cause. New Orleans is not receiving enough federal monies at this time. The Preservation Resource Center, where I'm donating the proceeds from Healing Time, is doing amazing work to help rebuild the city. To date, they have rebuilt over 200 green homes and businesses. Don't you think that that's worth a $.99 download? I do. Together, we can all make a difference in this world.

To get involved with Josh Charles' efforts to renew this quintessential American city, New Orleans, go to JoshCharlesMusic.com. You can also fan him on his Facebook Page, and follow him on Twitter.

This post was originally published at 2morrowknight.blogspot.com.

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Read more at: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2morrowknight/interview-visionary-enter_b_297038.html - Huffington Post


"The Rise of No-Town: New Orleans Meets Motown"



NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2010
The Rise of No-Town: New Orleans & Motown
Musician Josh Charles Tells CBSNews.com About Hybrid Sound on his New Album And Performing at South By Southwest


(CBS) Although now based in New York City, singer-songwriter Josh Charles, an artist with a panache for fusing diverse musical styles from piano jazz to soul, has his heart set in New Orleans, a city where he gained firsthand experience from his main mentor there, prolific blues rock artist Dr. John.

Charles, who performed at President Obama's historic inauguration as part of "Good Morning America's" coverage of the event, recently told CBSNews.com’s Ken Lombardi about combining two different genres while working on his new album, "Love, Work, and Money."

"This record is what I call 'No-Town' music," Charles explains, "My parents are from Detroit, so I grew up with Motown music in my house … Smoky Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Four Tops … and I also love New Orleans music as a piano player. [The songs on "Love, Work, and Money"] all sort of came together in my style, which I call No-Town … New Orleans meets Motown."

His conception of "No-Town" has certainly drawn Charles attention from the music community, performing at last year’s South By Southwest Festival, one of the largest and most prominent film and music events in the U.S., held every spring in Austin, Texas. Charles considered himself very fortunate to perform there, which has showcased many popular and cutting-edge acts in the past such as Morrissey and Bloc Party. The venue certainly appeals to the younger listening audiences who Charles hopes will latch on to his unique sound.

"I had such a great time last year. My showcase at the Elephant Room sold out, I loved taking part in SXSW and I’m really looking forward to it this year. It’s just a constant series of parties everywhere. You’re really tired by the time you leave but it’s one of my favorite places to be," the musician said of the festival.

He may enjoy himself while onstage during concerts, but Charles certainly has not forgotten where he gained his sources of inspiration. Aside from his ongoing performances across the nation, the singer-songwriter has maintained a constant link with The Big Easy.

In August of 2005, Charles, wanting to focus on his music, packed up and moved to New Orleans, just a few days before Hurricane Katrina turned the region into a disaster area.

While he was able to evacuate in time, the experience resonated with him. Wanting to help out this community in some way, the musician created a charity single, "Healing Time," available on iTunes, with proceeds donated to the New Orleans restoration effort. Along with the Harlem Boys and Girls Choir, Charles performed "Healing Time" at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

While complex issues constantly present themselves to Americans, Charles hopes his "No-Town" style will help listeners enjoy themselves and at least temporarily forget about their troubles.

"We’re all waiting for something. A lot of people are having a hard time. I hope the record stands as a testament as an album for this generation that will last," he said.

Combining Motown with New Orleans, Charles has also been able to combine tragedy with hope for tomorrow.






Josh Charles' album, "Love, Work, & Money" will be available nationwide on February 9th.
For more information, go to www.joshcharlesmusic.com
Tickets can be purchased for his release party at the City Winery in New
York City on February 15th at www.CityWinery.com

Watch the CBSNews.com interview with Josh Charles here:
- CBS NEWS


"Review: 'Love, Work & Money" - Josh Charles"

Josh Charles
Love, Work & Money
(CC Entertainment)

So I was walking out of a South by Southwest music venue, Karma Lounge, where I'd just witnessed Instrumenti, a duo from Latvia that makes music while wearing plastic panda heads. A woman named Cindy walked up to me and started talking about her client Josh Charles. He's a La Jolla, Calif.-born, Kansas City-raised, New York City-based pianist, singer and songwriter who has fallen under the spell of New Orleans and its music.

Nothing about Karma Lounge, or its SXSW lineups, had a thing to do with roots-influenced piano players or singing songwriters. There's no way I was NOT going to listen to Charles' disc.

He's good. So is the CD. Charles has a soulful voice, a way with words, plenty of keyboard chops and a style that sounds something like the new breed of earnest folk/pop balladeers, except informed by, and filtered through, the gritty, quirky sensibilities of the New Orleans piano professors.

The result, on songs such as the title track; "Healing Time," about rebuilding the Crescent City post-Katrina; and the all too true "Just a Man" is a fresh, refreshing pop sound that strikes an excellent balance between the sheen and the funk. And he donates a portion of proceeds from CD sales, and all of the proceeds from downloads of the song "Healing Time," to rebuilding New Orleans. That's good karma.

Jim Beal Jr.
- San Antonio Express News


"Blues Music Review: Josh Charles - Love, Work & Money"

Blues is just one element to "Notown Music," that's how Josh Charles describes his sound. It's a mash-up of New Orleans sounds and Motown styling, and it's front and center on the debut release from Charles, his 2010 effort Love, Work & Money.

Charles is a Brooklyn native with his heart in the Crescent City; a piano player from a very young age, and an intense student of New Orleans based piano masters. Those influences surface throughout Love, Work & Money's 10 songs, all but one of which Charles wrote or co-wrote. The sole cover on the album is a version of Jimmy Cliff's classic "The Harder They Come."

The disc kicks off with "The Waiting Game," which features Charles' piano over layers of fantastic sounds, like Artie Reynolds III's bass and Steve Jabas' horn arrangements and funky keyboard rhythm. The songwriting is clever, as the song deals with exactly what it suggests, the various different ways we all are forced to wait on one thing or another throughout our day-to-day lives. It's a very solid opening number.

Charles enlisted the help of much of Dr. John's backing band for Love, Work & Money. Charles first met Dr. John at the age of 14 by telling the legend (then actually following through on the claim) that Charles could play like Jazz and Rhythm & Blues pianist James Booker.

"The Waiting Game" is followed by the record's title track. The two songs are similar in writing and instrumentation. You won't be overpowered by Charles' vocals, but that's not to say he's an inferior singer. You can certainly hear Charles' enthusiasm in his singing, and it's infectious.

The ballad, "I'm Always Here For You" follows "Love, Work & Money," featuring an opening of simply Josh Charles on vocals and piano. Other members of the band come in about a minute into the track, and John Roggie's organ really emphasizes the almost spiritual undertone of the song's lyrics. Charles does a masterful job on the piano solo, as well.

Charles' take on Jimmy Cliff's "The Harder They Come" is next. Josh Charles and company slow the tune down a bit for this funky rendition, but stick pretty close to the original. Give a call to Herman Ernest III and Bashiri Johnson on drums and percussion, respectively. These two men do a masterful job on the track.

"Pickin' Up the Pieces" keeps it moving on Love, Work & Money. At this point it's overwhelmingly clear that this isn't a quote-unquote, Blues record, but it is a wonderfully crafted album that blends elements of Blues, Soul, R&B, Funk and more. Charles' songwriting is strong, and "Pick Up the Pieces" is one of the better examples of that. It's a cool, medium-tempo track. He slows things back down for "It Ain't Easy." I can hear the Motown influences at various points on the disc, but here I would dare say there's also a bit of the Stax label in Charles' sound, as well. The horn arrangements on this track are awesome.

"The Answer" is one of three songs on Love, Work & Money that Josh Charles penned himself. Co-writer Ric Steel joined Charles in writing six of the album's tracks, however Charles wrote "The Answer," "The Waiting Game," and "Healing Time." Josh Charles smokes a brief piano solo on "The Answer," and Mike Ciro gets in on the fun on guitar. "Stars" follows, a tune that finds Charles reminiscing on an evening spent with his grandfather. Several of the songs on Love, Work & Money have a spiritual element lyrically, and this song is certainly one of them.

"Healing Time" is a new mix of a song that Charles released in 2009. The track was originally recorded as a benefit for the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans, and gained Charles national media attention. He was featured in newspapers including USA Today, and performed the song on nationally televised programs. It's important to note that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of Love, Work & Money goes to directly benefit the Preservation Resource Center. The song is a heavily R&B influenced number with a strong bassline. Lyrically, it's a track about rebuilding, appropriate considering it was written to benefit the New Orleans organization. "...all you need is healing time to make it through. Forget the pain and the sorrow. There'll be a better tomorrow."

Love, Work & Money wraps up with the disc's longest track, "I'm Just A Man," an entertaining admission of fallability and a plea for understanding.

I mentioned that Love, Work & Money isn't a straight ahead Blues record, and it's important to step outside and listen to other musical styles whenever you can. I've been blessed in my life to love music overall (and Blues the most.) I've never been the type of person to condemn an entire genre, though. Although I don't endorse certain genres anymore, I refuse to simply turn away from them completely, because I would hate to miss something spectacular. Josh Charles and those who joined him on Love, Work & Money created a great record that blurs the line between a handful of genres, and you can certainly pick out those Blues influences. But, when you simply step back and actually listen to the overall product, you hear the sound in it's entirety and discover a very strong debut. Here's hoping Josh Charles keeps the msuic at the center of his life so future releases are equally as entertaining.

Standout Tracks: All of Them, Especially "Picking Up the Pieces," "The Waiting Game," and "It Ain't Easy" - FullTimeBlues.com


"Josh Charles channels Booker"

I keep hearing raves about Josh Charles from New Orleans musicians. I've seen him a couple of times with his band and thought he was very talented but didn't get the full picture. Last night he played two solo piano sets at Checkpoint Charlie and I finally got it. Got why Cyril Neville compares him to James Booker. Got why Dr. John took a personal interest in tutoring him. Got why James Andrews chose him to be in his Crescent City All-Stars band at Jazz Fest, which was one of the high points of the first weekend. At Checkpoint, Charles played Allen Toussaint's "Life," a terrific vehicle for Booker. Charles seemed to channel the Bayou Maharaja under the full Taurus moon, his fingers dancing across the keyboards, producing clusters of sound with an otherwordly cadence. The normally boistrous Checkpoint crowd, which swelled to capacity as he played with all the shutters opened to Esplanade Avenue, hung on every note and showered him with applause at the end. People were throwing twenty dollar bills into the tip bucket.
It was the first solo piano gig Charles has ever played in New Orleans.
It won't be the last. - John Swenson Listens


Discography

Single "Life Ain't Fair" available on iTunes, Amazon, and all digital platforms via Down Home Records-Interscope Digital Distribution.

FULL Length CD "Love, Work and Money" (CC Ent/ E1) now available in stores.

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Bio

Josh Charles is a modern Country singer/songwriter and pianist, who was mentored by the famous Dr.John. He has had TV spots on Good Morning America, Tavis Smiley, Voice of America, CNN, and more, and has also been a featured artist in USA Today, LA Weekly, The Huffington Post,and Keyboard Magazine. Born in La Jolla, California, and raised in Kansas City, Josh currently lives in New York.

Josh Charles, the New York City-based singer-songwriter digitally released his new country single "Life Ain’t Fair" on Tuesday September 13 on Down Home Records/ Interscope Digital Distribution. “Life Ain’t Fair” was co-written with hit maker Milton L. Brown (Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Jimmy Buffet, Randy Travis) and is a classic country tune. This melodic song is about how hopeless and lonely life can seem at times, with a highly relatable chorus: “Preacher said don’t give up until you try prayer/ I’ve been prayin’, but seems like ain’t nobody there/Life ain’t fair.” The track was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee at Omni Studios with Marty Stuart’s Fabulous Superlatives band— guitarist Kenny Vaughan, Harry Stinson on drums and background vocals, and bass player Paul Martin, Mike Noble —and Al Perkins, who has recorded and toured the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Randy Newman. Violin was added by Fats Kaplin, and the track was mixed by T.W Cargile (Jamey Johnson).