Charles can offer you a live performance with a range of songs, by artists like Brooke Benton, Luther Vandross, Barry White, just to name a few. Charles has a Smooth Rich Warm Baritone, Bass Voice which gives him the ability to serenade an audience with a seductive ballad, or belt out a soulful R&B, Classic and Motown. Charles also does a Tribute Show to the Late Great Lou Rawls and Barry White. Charles has something for everyone and he presents it with Class, Style and Dignity. Charles can perform with a band or with pre-recorded tracks. He has over 40 years of musical experience, while performing with The Contours for 34 yrs. Charles is currently performing with The Shades of Blue.
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Gig Length: 20 - 90 minutes
Languages: English
Unions: ASCAP
Charles can offer you a live performance with a range of songs, by artists like Brooke Benton, Luther Vandross, Barry White and Sam Cook just to name a few. Charles has a Smooth Rich Warm Baritone, Bass Voice which gives him the ability to serenade an audience with a seductive ballad, or belt out a soulful R&B, Classic, Country, Blues, Motown and also Gospel. Charles also does a Tribute Show to the Late Great Lou Rawls and Barry White. Charles has something for everyone and he presents it with Class, Style and Dignity. Charles can perform with his band The Crew or with pre-recorded tracks. He has over 40 years of musical experience which includes performing with The Contours for the past 31 years,
Starting Out
Charles Davis Biography
Robert Charles Davis was born April 22, 1953, in Jackson Mississippi.
The family moved to Detroit, Michigan in 1963-just when Motown began making a name for itself.
His family loved music so it was quite natural for him to share that love, inspired by groups such as The Temptation, The Four Tops, The Originals, and The Dells, Charles and his brothers Moses and Leonard (Pee Wee), and a few friends started a group known as The Chosen Few. They performed locally and, after winning a talent show in 1972, the group turned professional.
After stints in both the United States Navy & Army, Charles returned to the states. He started a day job and night school, but still managed to perform.
While singing with some friends, Charles was introduced to Martin (Bennie) Upshire who, at that time, was the lead singer for The Contours. They became good friends. In 1984 there was an opening in the group and Bennie invited Charles to audition. Much to his excitement, he passed the audition and found himself sharing the stage with Joe Billingslea, an original member of The Contours and one of his inspirations as a young man.
Charles had performed with The Contours for 33 yrs. In addition, as a solo artist, Charles performs hits by his favorite artists and songs he has written and recorded himself.
Along the Way:
Awards
Inducted into the 2015 Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame (The Contours & The Shades of Blue)
Nominated for Best R&B Male Artist Vocalist for 2013 by (The Detroit Black Music Awards)
The Smokey Robinson’s Heroes and Legends Award
Gold and Platinum Records for participation on The Dirty Dancing Tour
Nominated for The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of The Contours
Distinguished Achievement Award for The Contours at the 2000 Detroit Music Awards
Inducted into the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame of America, 2010 (The Contours)
Motown Alumni Association Lifetime Achievement Award
Spirit of Detroit Award
Performances:
Shared the stage with such legends as The Temptations, Mary Wilson, Martha Reeves and The Original Vandellas, The Drifters, The Platters, The Four Tops, The Miracles, Ben E. King and many, many more.
Performed at the MGM Grand, GreekTown and Motor City Casino in Detroit, The Dirty Dancing in Concert Tour (9 foreign countries, 48 states 186 cities). Charles filled in for Bobby Rogers of The Miracles for 30 days in Berlin. He has graced the stage with Ali Woodsen as The Emperors of Soul in Manila.
Performs as a solos artist in the Detroit surrounding areas. Charles was also The Master of Ceremony for The Motown 50 Australia 30 days Tour.
The Road Ahead:
Charles continues to work with, The Shades of Blue in addition to focusing on his own solo career.
Musical Performances
He is available to perform for different events- from casinos, restaurants, nightclubs and corporate events, weddings and birthday parties.
Charles is able to perform a variety of music, Ballads, R&B, Classic, County, Blues, Motown and Gospel with songs by artists like Brooke Benton, Luther Vandross and Sam Cook are all part of his collection.
Charles can perform with his band, The Crew, or alone with pre-recorded tracks.
Charles’ tribute show to the late, great, Lou Rawls and Barry White is also a fan favorite.
A sound check is required prior to performance. The place of engagement shall be ready and available at a predetermined time. Lighting and sound engineers (those who will be operating systems for performance) shall be available for a complete rehearsal(unless otherwise agreed upon. Purchaser shall provide the following.
a. Professional Sound system with connections for live band.
b. Two microphones: One(1) Cordless Mic in excellent condition(with spare batteries) One (1) Wired Microphone with mic stand. Additional wired microphones with mic stand for background vocalist(s) where applicable.
c. Professional Club lighting system.
d. One (1) 12 channel (minimum) PA mixing board
e. Onstage Power Source & Surge protectors
f. For Non-US Performances: US Electric Power Adapters (containing the ability to
convert local voltage to US standards)
| December 31, 2016 • 8:00pm - 8:30pm | Tribute to Lou Rawls |
Show List I
1.) ALL NIGHT LONG -----------------------------
PURE IMAGINATION ----------------- INTRO
2.) THIS SONG/ GROOVE PEOPLE ----------------
3.) LADY LOVE ----------------------------------------
4.) NATURAL MAN ----------------------------------
5.) I’LL SEE YOU WHEN I GET THERE------------
6.) THIS BITTER EARTH ----------------------------
7.) LET ME BE GOOD TO YOU --------------------
8.) LOVE IS A HURTING THING--------------------
9.) DEAD END STREET ------------------------------
10) YOU’LL NEVER FIND ---------------------------
SHOW II
1.) BARRY WHITE (MEDLEY)
A. Practice what you preach/ Can’t get enough / Ecstasy
2.) What’s going on / Mercy Mercy Me ---------
3.) LET’S STRAIGHTEN IT OUT ----------------------
4.) LOVE & HAPPINESS ------------------------------
5.) RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA --------------------
6.) GOING IN CIRCLES --------------------------------
7.) ONE IN A MILLION --------------------------------
8.) SITTING ON THE DOCK OF THE BAY ----------
9.) MUSTANG SALLY ---------------------------------
10) IF LOVIN YOU IS WRONG -----------------------
11) I’LL BE AROUND -----------------------------------
A Few More Songs
BABY I NEED YOUR LOVING -------------FOUR TOPS
REACH OUT
I CAN’T HELP MYSELF
IT’S THE SAME OLE SONG
AIN’T NO WOMAN LIKE THE ONE I GOT
STANDING IN THE SHADOWS OF LOVE
CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF YOUR LOVE -------BARRY WHITE
PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH -------------BARRY WHITE
ECSTASY
THIS OLD HEART OF MINE ------------------ISLEY BROTHERS
BRICK HOUSE -------------------------- COMMODORES
MY GIRL ----------------------------------------------THE TEMPTATIONS
PAPA WAS A ROLLING STONE
BALL OF CONFUSION
CAN’T GET NEXT TO YOU
TREAT HER LIKE A LADY
ALL I NEED
AIN’T TO PROUD TO BEG
MERCY MERCY ME -------------------------------------MARVIN GAYE
WHAT’S GOING ON----------------------------------------MARVIN GAYE
I KNOW I’M LOSING YOU ----------------------THE TEMPTATIONS
I WANT A LOVE I CAN SEE ---------------------THE TEMPTATIONS
I’LL BE AROUND ----------------------THE SPINNERS
MIGHTY LOVE ----------------------------THE SPINNERS
CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES ---------------------KOOL AND THE GANG
I had the pleasure of performing with professional groups that's been a big influences in my career, such as The Contours for 31 yrs, The Miracles, The Platters, The Shades of Blue, Ali Woodson’s Emperors of Soul and The Jr. Walker's All Star Band. I've graced the stage with: The Temptations, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Miracles, Kim Weston, Charlie Thomas and The Drifters, The Jr. Walker All Star Band, The Spinners and list goes on.
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