BC&F Holiday Show 2012 a huge success!

Dear Friends:

A special thank you to all who attended the Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 2012 in person and online. Thank you for your generous donation of toys.  We had triple the amount of toys this year.  It was truly amazing! I'd like to especially thank the Marine Corps staff who attended and pick up the toys: Gunner Sgt. Anderson and Sgt. Casey.

If you missed the concert, it is available on my Ustream channel at the following URL:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/benita-charles-music

Also, there was a really nice write up about our show on The Detroit Hub:
http://blog.thedetroithub.com/2012/12/16/native-detroiter-brings-relief-to-hurricane-sandy-victims-through-music/

Thank you again for all of your support!

I hope you and your family have a very Happy Holidays!

Much Love,

Benita Charles
Music

http://benitacharles.com

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

Happy Holidays!!!

Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 2012

Dear Friends:

Happy Holidays!  The holiday season is upon us and I hope you have a delightful and joyous season!

In celebration of the holiday, I am presenting my fourth annual Toys for Tots benefit concert next Sunday, December 16th at Bar Thalia - Symphony Space at 8:00 pm.

I hope you can join me at my show, the Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 2012 for a special holiday celebration. Please bring and unwrapped toy for a deserving boy and girl.

This year it was especially important for me to do this show because there were so many children affected by Hurricane Sandy that will not have a good Christmas.  The Marine Corps are dedicated to help those victims through their Toys for Tots charity. Let us help the children have a wonderful Christmas and make this the best toy drive ever!! Your gift will make a huge difference in a child that has lost everything. Thanks so much for your kindness!

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/ 

At the concert, I will be singing some holiday favorites, some of my favorite cover songs and original music. Also on the show, Christi Gehrisch will sing some of her favorites songs to add to the festive occasion.

I hope you can join me and my friends for a night of great music, yummy food, good friends all for a great cause!

Take care and may you all have a wonderful holiday!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!

http://benitacharles.com

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Performance Details:

Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive 2012
Bar Thalia at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
New York, NY 10025
Cost: No cover (unwrapped toy requested)
(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 4th annual toy drive for the Toys For Tots program. A representative from the U.S. Marine Corps will be present to collect the toys. Let's make this the best toy drive ever!!!

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

Happy Thanksgiving from Benita Charles Music!

Dear Friends:

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families! I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday.

On this Thanksgiving, I am so grateful to you for your continued support of my musical endeavors. Music is truly a universal language that touches the heart. I will continue to spread the love through my music for you.

I have musical performances coming up that I would like to invite you to:

I'm very happy to announce I will be presenting my 4th annual holiday concert for Toys For Tots on Sunday, December 16th at 8:00 pm at Bar Thalia - Symphony Space.  Please join Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive for a joyous, festive occasion of music, great food and & fun! There's no cover but we're asking everyone to bring an unwrapped toy for a boy or a girl to the show. The Marines have confirmed that they will be at the show to pick up the toys!

Other December performances include the following:

On Thursday, December 6, 2012, the Pocket Change Band will perform at the Bayou in Mount Vernon. Enjoy your favorite Motown, Blues & classic R&B and today's pop songs over a scrumptious dinner. Featured vocalists include Benita Charles, Ed Holley, Christi Gehrisch and Harris Punyon. Hope to see you there!

On Friday, December 7, 2012, Preachermann and the Revival continue a soulful residency at the legendary Shrine Restaurant and Bar in Harlem. Join us for one of the hottest shows in NYC and let the music set your soul free. There's no cover, just great music. Hope to see you there!

Take care and I'm wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

Much Love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love for your inspiration and entertainment!"
http://benitacharles.com

Performance Details:

Thursday, December 6, 2012 - 9:00 pm
Pocket Change Band
The Bayou Restaurant
580 Gramatan Ave
Mount Vernon, NY 10552
(914) 668-2634
http://www.bayourestaurantny.com


Pocket Change Band (feat. vocalists, Benita Charles, Ed Holley, Christi Gehrisch & Harris Punyon) performs a musically vibrant set at The Bayou Restaurant in Mount Vernon. Enjoy your favorite Motown, Blues & classic R&B and today's pop songs. Hope to see you there! For more information about the Pocket Change Band, visit: http://www.pocketchangeband.com

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Friday, December 8, 2012 - 10:00 pm

Preachermann & The Revival
The Shrine Bar & Restaurant
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd (137th Street)
New York, NY 10030
(212) 690-7807
http://shrinenyc.com

Preachermann & The Revival continues a soulful residency at this Harlem hot spot!

For more information about Preachermann, visit: http://www.facebook.com/Preachermannmusic

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Sunday, December 16, 2012 - 8:00 pm

Benita Charles & Friends Holiday Show/Toy Drive
Bar Thalia - Symphony Space
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
New York, NY 10025
(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 for a boy or a girl to our 4th annual toy drive for the Toys For Tots program. A representative from the U.S. Marine Corps will be present to collect the toys. Let's make this the best toy drive ever!!!


Thank you & hope to see you at the shows!!

Thank you for your heartfelt prayers!

Dear Friends:

A special thanks to all my family, friends and fans who expressed their concern and prayers to me during Hurricane Sandy! It means so much to me that you took the time to show you care. I'm doing well and I appreciate your thoughts and heartfelt prayers!

Let us continue to pray for those who have suffered during these turbulent times.

Much love,

Benita Charles Music
benitacharles.com

Spreading love through music for your inspiration & entertainment!

Fun times at Barton Orchards with Pocket Change Band

On Saturday, October 20, 2012, Pocket Change Band to perform for Autumn Festival at Barton Orchards. Come enjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family with great music on the beautiful farm. In addition to great music, you can pick your own fresh fruits and vegetables on the farm as well. Yum!

Pocket Change Band: 

Benita Charles, vocals
Ed Holley, vocals
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Harris Punyon, vocals & piano
Jason Punyon, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Adam Acetta, drums

Performance details:

Pocket Change Band

Barton Orchards, Poughquag (Dutchess County), New York 

63 Apple Tree Lane (at Pavillion) 

Poughquag, NY 12570

Cost: Free

(845) 227-2306

Website: http://www.bartonorchards.com

Cafe Mozart this Thursday (Sept 27th)!

Happy Fall. Hope to see you Thursday at Cafe Mozart!

This Thursday, September 27, 2012, I hope you can join me and The Pocket Change Band for a few entertaining sets at Cafe Mozart in Mamaroneck at 7:00 pm. Enjoy your favorite Motown, Blues & classic R&B and today's pop songs. Featured vocalists include: Benita Charles, Ed "Preachermann" Holley, Christi Gehrisch, and Harris Punyon. Hope to see you there!

Pocket Change Band: 

Benita Charles, vocals
Ed "Preachermann" Holley, vocals  
Christi Gehrisch, vocals
Harris Punyon, vocals & piano
Jason Punyon, bass
Joe Paldino, guitar
Mike Russo, drums

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Performance Details:

Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Cafe Mozart 

308 Mamaroneck Avenue 
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
914-698-4166
cafemozartny.com

Today, we remember: 9/11/2001

Today, we remember: 9/11/2001.

I wrote this song in remembrance of 9.11.01 - "We Can Make A Difference" by Benita Charles.