Benita Charles Music's Birthday Concert! - 6/25/14

On Wednesday, June 25th, Benita Charles Music returns to Silvana for a special birthday concert to the exquisite established Harlem restaurant, Silvana at 8:00 pm! In the set, NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles will present songs from her Moments In Love: Volume 1 CD, her single, "Got Me" and songs from her upcoming EP, Lessons as well as her other favorite songs of all time. Come share this special evening with one of the most dynamic live performers in New York City. Prepare to be thoroughly entertained!

Silvana is located at 300 W 116th St.(between Manhattan Ave and 8th Ave) in the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City. The venue phone number is (646) 692-4935. For more information, visit: http://www.facebook.com/silvananyc.

 To RSVP for Benita's birthday concert at Silvana, please call, (212) 802-9249 or email: starent99@hotmail.com. Plan to arrive early. Seating is first come first served.

Benita Charles Music: "Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!" http://benitacharles.com


To purchase Moments In Love: Volume 1 and all of Benita's music, visit; http://itunes.apple.com/ie/artist/benita-charles/id200276662.

Happy Easter!

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Easter to you and your family!

Thank you so much for your continued support of my music and performances. I appreciate your support!!

Enjoy your day,

Benita Charles Music

http://benitacharles.com

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

Preachermann and The Revival returns The Shrine on May 16th!

Preachermann and  The Revival returns to the legendary Shrine in Harlem on Friday, May 16th at 9:00 pm. Start the weekend right with atomic soul. Get up in the water and get wet. Let the music set you free. You have to see it to believe it.  I would love to see you there! As always, there's no cover.For more information about Preachermann, visit: http://preachermann.com.

The Shrine Bar and Restaurant is located at 2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (134th Street) in Harlem USA, New York. The venue phone number is (212) 690-7807. For more information about the Shrine, visit: http://shrinenyc.com.

See you at the show - Shalamar!!

 

   
The Preachermann and The Revival Band:

Ed Preachermann Holley, lead vocals
Benita Charles, background vocals
Christi Gehrisch, background vocals
Ari Kessler, piano
Paul Paldino, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Nick Paldino, guitar
Karl Watson, saxophone, violin
Manny Montanez, percussion
Tom Pope, drums

Thanks for attending my spring concert at Silvana!

A special thanks to all who attended my spring concert at Silvana in Harlem last night! We had a great time. The crowd was definitely jumping. I felt the energy and love in the room  last night!

It was so wonderful to see my cousins Catherine Howard, Cherise Howard, Brian Howard and Jason Thompson! It was so wonderful for see them and I really appreciate their support.  It meant so much to me to have them there.

It was great to see my friends Daria Bermudez, See Hee Jo and her guest, Shaun Willis (my cousin Jason's Friend) and new friend Arthur who is a regular at Silvana. Thanks to Santos our percussionist for bringing his friend to the show. I hope he enjoyed it. There were many people I didn't know but they were a very attentive audience and they we're enjoying themselves. That made me feel great that we can move people we don't know!!

A special thanks to my band: Christi Gehrisch, Peter Archer and Daniel Santos. Thank you so much for your time, your talents, your spirits and your friendship! It's so wonderful sharing the stage with you. I couldn't do this without you. Thank you for a successful show last night!

I'd to thanks to Silvana's sound man, Vlad for making us sound so good and for his hospitality. He was instrumental in our success!

Last but certainly not least, I'd like to thank Ed Holley "Preachermann" for his love and support of me and my music. It's so wonderful to be able to sing to the love of your life from the stage! He's such a talented artist in his own right and it was an honor to have him there!!

After the show, many of us hung out at Lura Restaurant in Harlem to catch Christi sing with her band, The Low Down Stompers.  She rocked it jazzy style.  It was great seeing her shine.  She was great!  We had so much fun hanging out and relaxing after my show.  It was truly a great night.

I thank God for the gift of music and the joy and happiness it brings people. It's truly a blessing! I hope everyone have a wonderful day today and a great Easter weekend!

Benita Charles Music announces spring concert at Silvana - 4/17/14

Benita Charles Music announces spring show in Silvana (Harlem) on April 17th at 9:00 pm. Featured artists include Christi Gehrisch, Peter Archer and Daniel Santos. Join us for an evening of great music, entertainment and good times!





Performance Details:

Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Benita Charles & Friends Band
Silvana
300 West 116th Street, Harlem
New York, NY
Phone: (646) 692-4935
Website: www.facebook.com/silvananyc
(no cover)

The Benita Charles & Friends Band returns to Silvana for a soulful set at the newly established Harlem restaurant! In the set, NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles will present songs from her Moments In Love: Volume 1 CD, her single, Got Me and songs from her upcoming EP, Lessons as well as her other favorite songs of all time just in time for the spring.

Come to show and enjoy the sounds of great music by one of the most dynamic live performers in the city. Prepare to be thoroughly entertained!

To RSVP for Benita's spring concert at Silvana, please call, (212) 802-9249 or email: starent99hotmail.com.

For more information about Benita Charles Music, visit: http://benitacharles.com.

Benita's music is available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ie/artist/benita-charles/id200276662.

Benita Charles returns to Silvana for spring concert on April 17th!

On Thursday, April 17, 2014, The Benita Charles and Friends Band returns to Silvana for a soulful set at the newly established Harlem restaurant! In the set, NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles will present songs from her Moments In Love: Volume 1 CD, her single, "Got Me" and songs from her upcoming EP, Lessons as well as her other favorite songs of all time. Come to the spring show and enjoy the sounds of great music by one of the most dynamic live performers in the city. Prepare to be thoroughly entertained!

Silvana is located in Harlem at 300 W 116th St (between Manhattan Ave and 8th Ave). To RSVP for Benita's spring concert at Silvana, please call, (212) 802-9249 or email: starent99@hotmail.com.

For more information about the NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles, visit: http://benitacharles.com.

Benita's music is available on iTunes, visit: http://itunes.apple.com/ie/artist/benita-charles/id200276662.

Performance Details:

Thursday, April 17, 2014 - 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Benita Charles & Friends Band
@ Silvana
300 W 116th St
(between Manhattan Ave & 8th Ave)
New York, NY 10026
(646) 692-4935
http://www.facebook.com/silvananyc

Thanks for your support!

A special thanks to everyone who supported me in the Toastmasters International Speech Contests that I've participated in over the past few months. Tonight, I placed third in the Division E International Speech contest. Many people told me after my speech that they were motivated and inspired by my words. I am very grateful that I was able touch so many people's lives. This made me feel like a winner! That's what it's all about. I'd like to especially thank my cousin, Renetta Fitzgerald, Susan Stoever Zhang, Joe Melillo and Ricky for attending the contest and supporting me. I am so incredibly humbled to have this much support for my efforts. Now, my inner critic and I will fight among ourselves! lol Onward and Upward!

For those who missed my award winning speech titled, "I Want A Divorce,"  visit: http://youtu.be/anAHnCIt7YA.


Words of wisdom from my cousin, Renetta Fitzgerald about my performance at the speech contest, using my 3-step process from my speech:

Step 1 - So what? "You rocked it!"
Step 2 - Be positive. "You placed."
Step 3 - Take charge. "Continue what you're doing. You're inspiring!"

Thanks for that, Renetta. Your words are inspiring! I'm so happy my speech inspired you. Thanks for being there for me and for your support. It means the world to me. Love you!

Benita Speaks! (Toastmasters Division E International Speech Competition) on April 9th!

(New York, New York) April 2, 2014. On Wednesday, April 9, 2014 , NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles, winner of the 2014 Area 53 Speech Competition on March 5th, will compete in the Toastmasters  Division E International Speech Competition at the Federal Reserve Bank at 5:30 pm. Her moving speech is titled, "I Want A Divorce!" The event is sponsored by F.R.O.G. Toastmasters. The winner of the division contest will move on to compete in the Toastmasters District 46 Conference in May 2014.



Toastmasters International (TI) is a nonprofit educational organization that operates clubs worldwide for the purpose of helping members improve their communication, public speaking and leadership skills. Through its thousands of member clubs, Toastmasters International offers a program of communication and leadership projects designed to help people learn the arts of speaking, listening, and thinking. For more information about Toastmasters, visit: http://www.toastmasters.org.

Benita Charles is a singer/songwriter/recording artist based in New York City.  She has performed across the tri-state area as well as produced many concerts spreading love and joy in support of her debut CD, Moments In Love: Volume 1.  She can now add motivational speaker to her list of accomplishments.

For more information about the artist, Benita Charles, visit: http://benitacharles.com.

Benita's music is available on iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/ie/artist/benita-charles/id200276662.