Dear Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!! I wish you a safe and wonderful holiday! May you enjoy a day of love, laughter and happiness!!

I am so grateful to you for your continued support of my music and creative endeavors!! I appreciate your support. You are awesome!!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Happy Thanksgiving!

Dear Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I wish you safe and wonderful holiday!  I hope it's delightful and special.

On this Thanksgiving, I am so grateful for all of the love and support you've shown me through the years!! It is very much appreciated.

I have a couple of performances coming up that I would like to invite you to:

On Saturday, December 5th, Preachermann celebrates his birthday at a special concert at the legendary Shrine in Harlem.   The show starts at 9 pm with opening act, Andrew Kerr (folk singer/songwriter and Preachermann's best friend). Followed by Preachermann's birthday concert at 10:00 pm.  Join us for a special night of music, good friends and great fun. Let's wish Preachermann a Happy Birthday! (no cover)

On Thursday, December 17th, you're invited to "A Holiday Celebration," featuring the Benita Charles Trio at the exquisite IL CAFE LATTE in Harlem! This is a pre-launch fundraising event for my new record label, Star Entertainment New York. At the show, I will present new music from my upcoming Lessons EP as well as my original holiday music and other favorites from Moments in Love CD. I hope you can join me as I celebrate the holiday season with love and music. Enjoy light fare (appetizers), holiday fun and feel good music for the soul! (Showtime: 7:00 pm) $20 Tickets are available here: http://bit.ly/1LsyHm1

That's all for now. I hope your Thanksgiving holiday is safe and wonderful!!

Much Love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Performance Details:

Saturday, December 5, 2015 - 9:00 pm - 12:00 am
Preachermann and The Revival
The Shrine
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (134th Street)
New York, NY  10030
(212) 690-7807
http://shrinenyc.com
(No cover)

One night - two great shows!

 9:00 pm - Andrew Kerr

10:00 pm - Preachermann & The Revival Birthday Concert

Join us at The Shrine in Harlem on Saturday, December 5th as we celebrate Preachermann's birthday for a soulful set of ATOMIC SOUL! Leave your burdens at the door and let the music set you free!! You have to see it to believe it! Showtime (birthday set) starts at 10:00 pm. For more information about Preachermann, visit: http://preachermann.com.

Opening act for Preachermann’s Birthday Show this year at 9 pm is folk singer/songwriter and Preachermann’s best friend, Andrew Kerr. He has been described as a poignant, and witty singer/songwriter - Aimee Mann meets James Taylor. For more information, visit: http://andrewkerr.com.

Join us for a special night of great soulful music, good friends and good vibes. Let’s all wish Preachermann a very special Happy Birthday! (no cover) Stay crunchy: Shalimar!!

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Thursday, December 17, 2015 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Benita Charles Trio
IL CAFE LATTE
458 W. 145th Street (bet. Convent and Amsterdam)
New York, NY 10031
$20 - For tickets, visit the Eventbrite event: http://bit.ly/1LsyHm1

Toastmasters for Entrepreneurs, Eat Skate Rock and Benita Charles present "A Holiday Celebration" featuring The Benita Charles Trio at the exquisite IL CAFE LATTE in Harlem.

The show is a special fundraising Pre-launch event to benefit NY-Vocalist, Benita Charles' new premium digital record label/production company, Star Entertainment New York. The company will feature the original music and live musical concerts of Benita Charles with more artists to be added to the roster in the future. For more information about the company, call (212) 802-9249.

At the show, Ms. Charles will present new music from her upcoming Lessons EP on her new record label, Star Entertainment New York. She will also sing familiar favorites such as "Never Let Me Go," "Round & Round" and "The Freedom Song" as well as new music and holiday favorites.

Join us for light fare (appetizers), cash bar, holiday fun and "feel good music for the soul!" ($20 admission).

A special thanks to all who attended The Shrine on July 11th!

About last night (7/11/15): A special thanks to all who came out to the Preachermann & The Revival show at the Shrine in Harlem!  The show was on fire and the audience thoroughly enjoyed the show.  That means we did our job!  That's why I say, you have to see it to believe it because the energy in the room was incredible, electric!!

It was wonderful to see Mr. & Mrs. Holley, Arlene Paldino and her friends from Mt. Vernon, Elizabeth Faye de Pasquale and her boyfriend, Ed's ex-baseball players from Friends Seminary School: Rubin, Henry and James in addition to all the new friends and fans we made last night!

To Preachermann (Ed Holley): I'd especially like to thank you for allowing me to sing with you and express myself through my music and creativity!  You are one of the most incredible singers I know and I have learned so much by singing with you.  Thank you for having the confidence in my ability!! It's only a matter of time before the whole world knows of your greatness. Once that happens, the sky's the limit!!

To the Revival Band (Ari Kessler, Paul Paldino, Nick Paldino, Joseph Paldino, Karl Watson, Eusebio Manuel Montanez and Tom Pope): Thank you for the wonderful music you supplied us last night.  The awesome music and energy that you provided us last night allowed us to take the show to another level!  That was one of the best shows we've ever played at the Shrine. Thank you to each and everyone of you for your music, talent and your energy you bring to the band!!

Thanks to the Shrine for their hospitality and to the soundman. Louren - he was so awesome!  He really made us sound incredible.

Music has power.  It truly sets your soul free.  I came to the Shrine last night weary and tired and I left happy, energized, focused and free. This is my destiny.  This is what I was born to do.  As long as I have breath, I will sing - no matter where it takes me.  Because I know that music has the ability to touch and change people's lives.  I'm so grateful and blessed to be apart of that!!

No matter who you are and what you do, don't stop living your dreams and sharing your talents to the world.  The world needs what you have to offer! Never, ever give up!!

Much love,

Benita Charles

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

http://benitacharles.com

Thanks for attending the PATR Show at DROM on Feb 21st!

A Special Thanks to all who attended the Preachermann and The Revival Show at DROM in the east village last night!  It was an exceptional show and a great audience!! They were really into the show.  It was wonderful to look out and see so many smiling faces, especially since the majority wasn't familiar with our music. :)

It was great to see Mr. and Mrs. Holley, Jason Thompson of Pavement Films, Bonhomme, Jamal and Patrick from No Surrender and Carole Scott and her friends.  Thank you all for braving the weather and coming to the show!

A very special thanks to the Preachermann and The Revival Band: Ed "Pearchermann" Holley, Ari Kessler, Joe Paldino, Paul Paldino, Nick Paldino, Karl Watson, and Tom Pope.  It's always a pleasure rocking with you guys!  You are the best!! The music was awesome last night! It touched my soul.

Thanks to all the well-wishers for your encouraging words and your support!  I appreciate your thinking of me.

Music truly is a gift to the world.  I'm so grateful to be so blessed to share that gift.  I will always treasure it and not give up!  Don't you give up on your dreams either! Shalimar!! #staycrunchy

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Thanks To All Who Attended MOMENTS IN LOVE 2015!

Thanks to all who attended my Moments In Love 2015 Show at The Shrine in Harlem last night! It was truly a magical night of love, good friends, great music and entertainment! The audience was incredible and stayed with me for the entire show.  It was so amazing, especially considering the majority didn't know me. By the end of the night, the audience became my background singers. It was so awesome!!

A special thanks to my love and special valentine, Ed Holley, my cousin Jason Thompson and Ricardo of Pavement Films and Andre Craig Martin. It was so great to see you all at the show. I appreciate your support!

A very special thanks to Kurt Thumb (piano) and Manny Montanez (percussion) for helping me create the beautiful music at the show. I couldn't have done it without you! You are the best!!

A special thanks to the Shrine for their promotion of my show as well as the hospitality they showed me at the venue.  It was an awesome experience.

Thanks to Fusicology and We Harlem for their help in promoting my show.  I really appreciate it.


To all my well-wishers who couldn't attend, thanks for thinking of me and for the positive messages you sent.  I'm sure your positivity had something to do with the positive vibe in the room last night.

Sometimes I wonder if all the hard work I put into these shows are worth the effort and then I have a show like last night and with all the support I received and I have so say, "Yes, it is!"

It was truly a night to remember that I will always cherish.  Thank you all from the bottom of my heart!!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Thanks for your support: Soul of the City Artist Showcase!

The Soul of the Artist Showcase at the Sugar Bar was phenomenal last night. There were so many great artists (singers, poets, rappers) and they all brought their own unique flavor to their performances. It was wonderful to see. I was definitely proud to be a performer at the show. Thanks to everyone who came out to support the artists. It was an awesome experience! A special thanks to the ladies of DeJaVoux Crystal Alford, Cheryl Alford) for inviting me to be a part of the show. It was definitely a night to remember.

Benita Charles Music
http://benitacharles.com

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

Happy Holidays from Benita Charles Music!

Dear Friends:

Happy Holidays! I wish you and your family a very safe and joyous season.

Thank you so much for your interest and support of my music in 2011. Your encouragement, attendance of my performances and purchase of my music mean the world to me.

Take care and enjoy the season.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

Spreading love through music for your inspiration & entertainment!

Artist Website: benitacharles.com
Facebook: facebook.com/pages/Benita-Charles-Music/88019945536
Twitter: twitter.com/Benita_Charles
Youtube: youtube.com/BenitaCharles

A Very Special Thank You: Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 12/18/11

Dear Friends:

I'd like to send a very special thank you to all who attended my holiday show and toy drive last night at Bar Thalia!

Thank you for the wonderful toys you brought. I am so grateful to you!! With your help, we were able to fill the large box from the Toys from Tots organization with toys that will bring joy to many special boys and girls this Christmas season. Thank you for making our toy drive a huge success!!!

A very special thank you to Staff Sgt. Anderson and Sgt. Montana for taking the time to come out to the show, speak to us about the charity and collect the toys.

It was such a beautiful evening! Thank you for sharing it with me.

I would like to wish you and your families a wonderful season.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

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

http://benitacharles.com

Happy Thanksgiving from Benita Charles Music!

Dear Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope you have a wonderful holiday. On this Thanksgiving, I am so grateful to you for your continued support of my musical endeavors.

I have a couple of performances coming up that I would like to invite you to:

On Friday, December 9th, I will appear at Wicked Wolf in White Plains, NY with the Showtime Dance Band. The Showtime Dance Band combines the sounds of Motown, R&B, Funk, Dance, Rock, and Jazz. Featured vocalists for the evening include Benita Charles and Bill Hudson. Join us for a night of great music and fun! For more info, visit: http://showtimedanceband.com.

On Sunday, December 18th, I am very excited to present my 3rd annual holiday/toy drive concert at Bar Thalia at Symphony Space benefiting the Toys For Tots organization. This is one of my favorite shows because I know that we can make a difference in a child’s life! Please bring your unwrapped toys to the show. Together we can make this the best toy drive ever! A representative from the Toys for Tots organization will be present to collect the toys. At the show, The Benita Charles and Friends Band will present holiday favorites, R&B, original material and other favorites at the Concert. Special guest vocalist, Christi Gehrisch will also be featured during the concert.

For those of you on Social Media, I encourage you to become a fan of my Facebook music page and if you are on Twitter, please follow me on Twitter. I update these sites often, so please stop by and leave a comment. (Please see the links below to connect.)

Take care and I hope you have an enjoyable holiday!

Much Love,

Benita Charles Music

Spreading love through music for your entertainment & inspiration!

Artist Website: http://benitacharles.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Benita-Charles-Music/88019945536
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Benita_Charles

Performance Details:

Friday, December 9, 2011 - 9:00 p.m.
Showtime Dance Band
Wicked Wolf
166B Mamaroneck Ave
White Plains, NY 10601
Cost: No cover
Phone: (914) 428-3144
http://www.wickedwolfwp.com

Showtime Dance Band combines the sound of Motown, Soul, R&B, Funk, Old School, Disco, Dance Rock, and Jazz with the priority to MAKE THE CROWD MOVE!! Featured vocalists for the evening include Benita Charles and Bill Hudson. Join us for a night of great music and fun!
For more info, visit: http://showtimedanceband.com.

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Sunday, December 18, 2011 – 8:00 p.m.
Benita Charles & Friends Holiday/Toy Drive Show
Bar Thalia at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
New York, NY 10025
No cover
Phone: (212) 864-5400
http://www.symphonyspace.org/event/7198-benita-charles

Benita Charles & Friends Band performs holiday favorites, R&B, jazz and original music to spread holiday cheer.
**Please bring an unwrapped toy to our 3rd annual toy drive for the Toys For Tots program. A representative from the organization will be present to collect the toys. Let's make this the best toy drive ever!!!
The Toys for Tots program is dedicated to helping less fortunate children throughout the New York area experience the joy of the holiday season. Benita Charles & Friends are honored and proud to partner with the U.S. Marine Corps in this endeavor to serve and improve our local community. For more information, visit: http://brooklyn-ny.toysfortots.org.

To RSVP for the Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show, send email to starent99@hotmail.com or call (212) 802-9249.

BC&F Band:
Benita Charles, lead vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Peter Archer, guitar
Manny Montanez, percussion