Charles Arthur - Bands/Booking
This page is intended to get you acquainted with
the various musical aggregations that Charles Arthur works with,
and will point you in the right direction should you want to hear
or book any of them. For booking send email to booking@charleskingarthur.com.
Charles Arthur - Solo
Charles playing acoustic guitar, Hawaiian guitar, autoharp, instrumentally and with vocal. An upbeat and sometimes tender repertoire of all sorts of american music - standards, pop tunes (20's through 60's), country, early rock 'n roll, old time, blues, jazz, ragtime, etc. Wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, private parties, and everything in between.the Charles Arthur trio
Charles playing piano mostly (though he will pick up an electric guitar and/or lapsteel when the mood hits), with drums, bass, and guitar. A mixture of New Orleans R&B, rock'n'roll, country, jazz, swing. Great for private parties, wedding receptions, outdoor shows. Check the gigs page for the next show.
The Bellevue Rhythmaires
Acoustic duo featuring Charles on guitar/vocals and Chris Fuller on mandolin/vocals. A great mix of bluegrass, classic country, rock'n roll, swing, and hillbilly sounds. Weddings, parties, outdoor events - we get booked to do a lot of things. You can hear some sound samples here.
Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon
Page Wilson (disk jockey at 88.9 WCVE in Richmond, VA) coined the term 'Mongrel' music, and it's the perfect description for his mix of folk, blues, country, and bluegrass. And folks, it is a BLAST - it can blow the roof off the joint and then melt you with a beautiful ballad. Their acapella version of 'Amazing Grace' absolutely wrecks the place. Page is an awesome vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter, with a repetoire that is in the hundreds. His band, Reckless Abandon, is beyond description: Billy Lux (doghouse bass) has a bluegrass pedigree and sings incredible lead and harmony, Chris Fuller (mandolin) is dazzling, driving, and hilarious with fantastic vocals, Jim Skelding (fiddle) played for years in Nashville and is first rate, Jay Gillespie (guitar) is incredibly versatile and bludgeons his guitar. Charles plays dobro with the group on average about once a month. They play often at various locals in Richmond, and play many private functions as well. Their Planetary release 'Bridge of Love' was recorded live in the studio and is highly recommended listening. For schedule of performances and booking go to Page's website, www.pagewilson.com.