CHARLIE ROBERTS - THE ONE MAN BAND

"My entertainment philosophy is simple and time tested: Your event is about you, your wants, your desires. Tell me what you want, and I will listen. Let my knowledge and experience guide you. Working together, we will create great entertainment and an occasion to remember." Charlie Roberts

Peter Gabriel. Prince. Nelly. Beyonce. Black-Eyed Peas. Madonna. Charlie Roberts. All of these professional artists have something in common, along with hundreds of others.

Charlie Roberts is a Jacksonville based professional singer, guitar and piano player who, like the other professionals listed above, uses state of the art midi-sequenced sampled bass, horn section, and drum tracks to create a full band sound that rivals the sound of 4-5 piece bands.

You will never believe it until you hear them.  Check out Charlie's demo page and give the tracks a listen.  It is amazing what is being done today with digital sequencing. 

Utilizing the same tools the big boys and girls use, Charlie Roberts covers songs by artists such as Earth Wind & Fire, Steely Dan, Chicago, The Police, Pearl Jam, Maroon 5, Michael Jackson, Prince, Outkast, Dave Mathews Band, Talking Heads, The Cars, Boston and Journey, just to name a few.

Most live bands never learn more than 60-100 songs, if that many, since the usual four hour gig only has time for about 40 songs.  Because of the constant personnel changes, many bands end up playing the same tunes gig after gig. Not Charlie Roberts!  With an active song list of over 800 songs from several hundred different artists, he is sure to have your favorites.

It always seems one band member is always late, holding up everyone else.  Not Charlie Roberts! He makes it a practice to get to the event several hours ahead of time so as to have ample time for setup and sound check, long before the guests arrive.

Live bands are always taking a break after a 40 minute set.  Sometimes the breaks get long.  Often, the band leader will throw in a CD or tape to kill the dead air, but sometimes not.  Unless you give them the CD or specify the content of theirs, you have no input for 25 -30% of your contracted event time. Not with Charlie Roberts!  He provides a live DJ service in between his live sets so there is no break in the entertainment. At no extra charge.  He takes requests and, as a professional DJ, knows how to keep the party going until it's time to play live.

Most Live Bands are expensive.  Not Charlie Roberts!  You get the sound of many while you pay for the sound of one. No late members, no last minute replacements, no dead air, more songs, more entertainment, and more value for your entertainment dollar.  Using the latest professional sound equipment from suppliers such as Yamaha, Mackie, Shure, Lexicon, and Toshiba, an 800+ song library, and backup equipment for peace of mind, you can rest assured that Charlie will be ready to provide an entertainment experience you and your guests won't soon forget.

WEDDINGS - Charlie Roberts has entertained for over 500 formal, semi-formal, and casual weddings and receptions across the Gulf Coast. Whether you need traditional music for your ceremony, a timeline developed for coordinating events, or your favorite dance music for the reception, Charlie will provide the emcee experience to keep things flowing smoothly while satisfying your guests. Need a special song? Charlie will make sure he has it for you!

CORPORATE FUNCTIONS - NASCAR. Wachovia. Walt Disney. LSU. Universal. Sea World. Anheuser-Busch. Merrill Lynch. AT&T. Bell South. UPS. FedEX. Holiday Inn. Hilton. Gulf Power. Simon Malls. Marriott. Ramada. University of Fla. Wal-Mart. FSU. Publix. These are just a few of the many corporate clients Charlie Roberts has entertained over the last 10 years. Whether it's a year end party, awards banquet, fundraiser, or employee appreciation event, Charlie has the experience to entertain mixed age and ethnic groups to insure the success of your next event!