Charlie Wood

In some old movie and TV dramas (that is, pre- 1965), there be a singer/pianist working at a local bistro/watering hole wherein the main character/hero/protagonist hangs out. This singer (usually male, rarely female) would often be a pal, confidant, and/or an informant of the main character, or simply sing some cool songs to provide or …

Having relocated from the Bluff City to the U.K., singer-songwriter Wood looks back on his time with Albert King, lessons learned on Beale Street, and the lasting influence of Mose Allison. by Larry Nager GLANCE at this singer/pianist’s bio and you might think you’re dealing with a Delta piano king of bygone days. Born and …

There’s nothing quite like the 606 on a Monday night. Things are a bit more sedate, you can unwind at the bar, find your favourite perch, take the weight off. And when an artist of the calibre of Charlie Wood is providing the entertainment, you know everything’s going to be all right. Wood is a …

Remember the first time you heard Dylan, or Springsteen, or Costello, or Waits? Charlie Wood delivers that same jolt. If, that is, “Flutter and Wow” is the first you’ve heard from the Memphis jazz-blues maestro. Hopefully you already know his astounding nod to Booker T., Sam & Dave, Ray Charles, Al Green, and a host …