Michael Charles

The year was 1984. With a newfound confidence and looking into the future, a young muso from Melbourne, Australia decided the time was right to break out on his own and take the solo billing of "Michael Charles". The next few years were filled with a heavy promotional schedule, writing, recording, touring, honing his style, and enjoying the self-expression and the hard work of presenting his own music.

In 1989, a turning point in his life and career would materialize in the form of an invitation from Mr. Buddy Guy's management to appear at Buddy Guy's Legends in Chicago. He traveled the 12,500 miles and after performing with Mr. Guy, junior Wells, James Cotton, Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater, and many more of the blues greats in Chicago, Charles returned to Australia. But within days he re-boarded the plane with the solid intention of this time staying in America and growing his career there. Not too long after landing, an opportunity quickly presented itself and Michael Charles accepted the honor of joining up with legendary "Fast Fingers" Jimmy Dawkins and toured the USA for two years.

Some thirty years later, Michael Charles' roots are in the USA and his career comprises a catalog of forty releases, his Chicago Blues Hall of Fame induction, and recognition of remaining one of America's most driven artists as he continues to record and annually tours non-stop across the USA and Canada, delivering at each stop an unprecedented, satisfying concert of uniquely original, guitar driven, contemporary blues.

Celebrating his 40th anniversary in 2024, Michael Charles graces the stage at CSPS Hall. You are invited to join us to share the experience as he conjures up all the memories, the love, and the gratitude for the last forty years.