Thanks to all who attended the Make Music NY Show @ Corkscrew Wines BK!

The Benita Charles Trio @ Corkscrew Brooklyn Wines

The Power of Music: A special thanks to all who attended our show at Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn for the 13th annual Make Music New York festival.  It truly was a night to remember and one of our best shows to date.

One of the things that made this an exceptional show is the audience engagement we had.  We literally had the whole street singing along on our songs.  In addition to my original song, the Freedom Song.  The crowd also sang along to the cover song I do "Work To Do." They were attentive and hanging on to every word and note. The crowd stayed through the full performance and requested an encore! Additionally, they even gave me valuable feedback at the end to make my show even better.  It was so appreciated because it was given with love. 

One of the best compliments we got is the fact that even though we are a trio, we sounded like a full orchestra band and that we sounded very tight and in sync with each other.
The highlight of the night was when one of the audience members approached us to tell us their mother, who was wheel chaired bound and passing through reacted to our music.  She was told that she would die on Tuesday but she was determined to see her grandson's graduation and insisted on going.  Her nurse was pushing her wheel chair past us when they stopped and listened to our song, "Work To Do."  Her son told us that she reacted to the music and he was so excited about that! That touched my heart in such a way.  I can't explain the joy I felt in knowing that our music reached her to give a reaction.  That was the first time that had ever happened and it was truly a miracle. The power of music is incredible!!!

A special thanks to the owner of Corkscrew Wines Brooklyn, Karin  Holm Torres for requesting us and her staff for being so accommodating! They truly made us feel so welcomed.  She said she wants us back. I'm looking forward to more collaborations.

A special thanks to my band: Peter Archer (guitar) and Cheo (percussion) for their musicianship and professionalism.  It's always a pleasure and thank you for the music!

Thanks to all the new fans we made and our faithful fans.  You truly make this journey so worth it!

Last night's show was a message to me that I am on the right journey to changing the world through my music! I'm going to continue to "Let my Light Shine!"

Thanks for supporting Make Music New York with the Benita Charles Trio - 6/21/18!

The Benita Charles Trio - June 2018

A special thanks to all who attended our show for Make Music New York at the Clayton Williams Community Garden in Harlem! It was a lovely day in the garden of original music and some of our favorite classic songs.  The audience enjoyed the show and we enjoyed bringing the magic to the audience.  There were passerbys who stopped and stayed for the entire concert.  Moving cars slowed to hear the music and out of sheer curiosity of what was happenning.

There was a gentleman named, Roland from Switzerland.  He came to my concert because he missed the annual concert in his country. My concert provided comfort for him and he stayed for the entire concert! That was so awesome!!! I love the power of music.

A special thanks to my dear and talented friend, Marci Geller who came from Long Island! It was such a pleasure to see her at the show!

A special thanks to Preachermann of Preachermann and the Revival for blessing us with his presence!  He is truly a powerhouse vocalist and we were happy to see him! For those of you who don't know, I sing background vocals in his music project. My stage name is "Motown Mama!" It's a dynamic show!

A very special thanks to my band, The Benita Charles Trio! Peter Archer (guitar) and Cheo Rodriguez (percussion) rocked the music with my vocals. It's a pleasure working with such talented musicians!

Thanks to all my fans and well wishers for your continuous support of my art! I appreciate you from the bottom of my heart!!!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Make Music NY 2018 - Clayton Williams Community Garden, Harlem

The Benita Charles Trio at the Rivington Rehearsal Studios

Make Music New York 2018 with The Benita Charles Trio!

Make Music New York 2018 with The Benita Charles Trio!

In celebration of the first day of summer, NY-vocalist, Benita Charles will present a special concert for the 12th annual Make Music New York festival on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm at Clayton Williams Community Garden at 303 W. 126th Street (at Frederick Douglass Blvd.), in Harlem, New York City. (This is a free outdoor concert.)

At the show, Ms. Charles will present original music from her Moments In Love CD, her new single, Never Ever Give Up as well as songs from her favorite singers. The show will also feature musicians, Peter Archer on guitar and Cheo Rodriguez on percussions. For more information, visit: http://benitacharles.com

“I’m looking forward to bringing my music to the guests of the garden to spread joy!” – Benita Charles

About Make Music New York:

Make Music New York is a live, free musical celebration across the city that takes place each June 21st, the longest day of the year. On that day, hundreds of public spaces throughout the five boroughs become impromptu stages for over 5,000 free concerts.

For more information about Make Music New York, visit: http://makemusicny.org

*** Join us for an evening of great music, entertainment and good times! ***

Performance Details:

Thursday, June 21, 2018 - 5:00 pm

Make Music New York 2018

The Benita Charles Trio

Clayton Williams Community Garden

303 W. 126th Street (at Frederick Douglass Blvd.),

New York, NY 10026

The Benita Charles Trio

Preachermann & The Revival return to Rubulad - August 4th!

Preachermann and The Revival live album cover

A Special Live Recording from Rubulad: Preachermann and The Revival return to the exclusive spot Rubulad for soulful set of atomic soul! Come be a part of history of the first live recording album of the band. Shalimar!

Get up in the water and get wet!! Join one of the hottest bands in NYC for a soul-stirring show in Brooklyn!! Showtime: 11:00 ($10 cover)

Rubulad is in a secret location in Brooklyn. RSVP to rubulad@outlook.com for Bushwick address.

ABOUT PREACHERMANN AND THE REVIVAL

Preachermann and The Revival (PATR) is a ten member New York based band that blends rock, gospel and funk to create an original and engaging sound that Preachermann has dubbed ATOMIC SOUL.   Some of the band's past performances has included but not limited to several residencies at Shrine World Music Venue, Williamsburg Music Center, a successful fundraiser at The Cutting Room, The Greene Space, The Bitter End, Friends and Lovers,  Tammany Hall  and Rubulad in New York City. The band’s live performances combine the expansiveness of stadium rock with the visceral effects of juke joint blues sessions. Nicknamed ‘The Afro Band’ by a longtime fan, Preachermann and The Revival never fails to deliver the uplifting message and danceable cuts concertgoers have come to expect.  As Preachermann says, “Walk in with your burdens, and leave with a smile. Are you ready for church?”
  
The Preachermann and The Revival Band:
 
Ed Preachermann Holley, lead vocals
Benita Charles, background vocals
Amnel Holguin, background vocals
Jonah Rosenberg, piano
Joe Paldino, guitar
Nick Paldino, bass
Karl Watson, saxophone, violin
Manny Montanez, percussion
Tom Pope, drums 

 

Preachermann and The Revival killed it at Friends and Lovers on July 8th!

Preachermann and The Revival at Friends and Lovers in Brooklyn 

 Last night Preachermann and The Revival performed a soulful set of atomic soul at Friends and Lovers in Brooklyn! The audience had a great time and the band was on fire!! It was truly a night to remember of great music, good friends and great vibes. The power of music is incredible!  Shalimar!!

Preachermann and The Revial rocked Soundview Park, Bronx on July 2nd!

Preachermann and the Revival in Soundview Park, Bronx

 On Sunday, July 2, 2017, Preachermann and The Revival presented a soulful set in the Bronx. It was a day of celebration, good music, great friends and great fun.  The audience thoroughly enjoyed the music and the band did not disappoint! It was truly a beautiful day. Shalimar!!