Performance Dates

FEBRUARY 4, 2012, 7:30PM -9PM - Tin Angel Philadelphia
NOVEMBER 23, 2011, 7:30PM - 11PM - L'Etage Philadelphia
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 - Haverford Music Festival
AUGUST 17, 2011, 6PM - Free Series Concerts at The Piazza
JUNE 12, 2011, 1PM - 3PM - Bucks County Harley Owners Group (BCHOG) Ride

About the Band Members

Lloyd Bashkin GUITAR & VOCALS,
founding member of mrCharlie, is known widely for his soulful musical expressions. Lloyd's personal friendship with Jerry Garcia and other members of the Grateful Dead to varying degrees over the years, has greatly influenced his musical style. He has performed with Merl Saunders (from the Saunders/Garcia band), Pieces of a Dream, musicians from Van Morrison and Bob Dylan's bands and has played guitar with Jerry Garcia.

Alan Kauffman
BASS & VOCALS
Alan is an exceptionally talented bass player who has performed with numerous national artists. A student of famed LA studio session 'Wrecking Crew' bassist Carol Kaye. Alan began his career playing alto horn and later switched to guitar and bass. With an orchestra background he became active playing Broadway Musical Theatre. His studio recordings include a number of recordings and has performed with The Hooters, The Drifters, The Platters, The Lost Generation, Small Fry, Bing, and The Phaetones. Alan also works with blues guitarist Terry Harris, veteran of the Paul Buttefield Blues Band and James Cotten Blues Band.

Tamer Tewfik
PIANO & VOCALS
Tamer is classically trained pianist and vocalist. He holds a B.A. in Music and M.A. in Teaching from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia. He has performed from Maine to Moscow with greats Les Paul, Grover Washington, Jr. and Stanley Clarke. His jazz recordings and ensembles can be found on tamertewfik.com. When Tamer heard he could improvise in a rock band, he jumped on the chance to join mrCharlie.

Joey
DRUMS
Joey has been playing the drums for 30 years. He worked his way through college playing in Florida jam bands The Family and Webbed Feet, who opened for artists including Dickie Betts, Widespread Panic, Merl Saunders, and a very young Derek Trucks along the way. He also played in the Florida pop band, Clang, which included a collaboration with 1960's icon, Tiny Tim, on the album "Prisoner of Love." More recently, he opened for Rusted Root with the Philadelphia World Fusion group, Animus, with whom he has played for over 10 years.

mrCharlie News

A special evening at the Tin Angel in Philadelphia. February 4, 2012.

This may be tied with L'Etage for the coolest place mrCharlie has performed. It's an intimate (100 people), upscale, warm and cozy venue with great acoustics. If you dine downstairs at Serrano prior to the show, they will reserve seating for you upstairs at the Tin Angel. Tickets are $10 at the door, in advance online or by calling 215-928-0770. 20 S. 2nd St in Old City, Philadelphia. One show 7:30 – 9:00 PM. Under 21 yr allowed, if accompanied by parent.

mrCharlie plays at L'etage Philadelphia, November 23, 2011.

This may be the coolest place mrCharlie has performed. It brings memories of Electric Factory's Bijou Café, only nicer. L'etage is an upscale and intimate cabaret, with casual leather chairs, warm lighting and a very cool bar. They serve dinner throughout the evening menu from the same kitchen as their creperie located on the first floor. 7:30p-11p.

mrCharlie featured at the Haverford Music Festival, September 17, 2011 - FREE.

mrCharlie will be performing at this all-day, all-ages festival of music, food and fun. Two outdoor stages provide continuous music from noon to 10:00 PM. mrCharlie’s concert schedule will be announced. Join us for this fun 1st annual event.

Reggae night with mrCharlis at Concerts at the Piazza, August 17, 2011 – FREE.

mrCharlie returns to perform at Philadelphia Weekly’s prestigious concert series. One of the only free events of this type in the region, mrCharlie’s past performance in front of 4,000 people, was a blast. Vendors, food and a festive atmosphere should make this a memorable and fun event. The Piazza at Schmidts in Northern Liberties – 6:00 PM.

mrCharlie riding high at the Bucks County Harley Owners Group (BCHOG) June 12, 2011

mrCharlie is performing at a fundraiser - motorcycle poker run, to benefit the Bucks County Harley Owners Group (BCHOG) on Sunday, June 12th, 2011 from 12:30 - 3:00 PM. This outdoor show should be a real blast. $10.00 includes food, refreshments and the mrCharlie concert. You can participate in the poker run for an additional $10. Brian's is located at 600 Flowers Mill Road in Langhorne, PA 19047.