Today we’d like to introduce you to Charles Robinson.
Charles , we’d love to hear your story and how you got to where you are today both personally and as an artist.
Originally from Miami Florida. I grew for a love of the ocean, beach, surfing, skiing – basically anything to do with water sports. Basically music was always part of my life growing up starting when my parents bought me a Gibson SG Special Guitar. Although I played football music always held a special place in my heart. In some way even when I was attending high school somehow I was always part of some music event or helping out bands. I guess even to this day I’m tied to some music venues or helping young artists try to achieve their dreams. Helping people is something that means a lot to me. So after leaving high school I joined the workforce then the military shortly thereafter. Moved away from the music stuff for a while then after a while I decided to get back in the game of helping young music artists try to get to the next level of their music career. Now do I have a regular job; yes. But work with a few local music artists – J. Kyle Reynolds & Katy Shea – that person you saw in that short video you loved. I’ve also had the opportunity to work with Patrick Wilson of WBT, and Shane Denmark that heads up an original music series with 99x local radio station in Atlanta. So where have I been? Berlin Germany, Austria, Canada, Spain, France, Bahamas and about 36 states. Some business and other pleasure. I think back to some of the coolest things I went to was when Trina Braxton invited me to a red carpet event in CA for the premiere of Braxton Family Values. Now that was a great event and parry. I’ve known Trina for a while and what a great person she truly is. Honestly. I could write another paragraph or two. There may be more your looking for and if you want to call me – my cell# 678-559-4623.
We’d love to hear more about your art. What do you do you do and why and what do you hope others will take away from your work?
I work with young music artists in helping them with music venues. Creating a certain look, some music writing, sound stage and lighting with the help of Patrick Wilson of WBT. Why? Sometimes when you’re trying to make a name in the business a person – music artists needs a team with some people they have a limited budget to get the right exposure. That’s why I do it. Create? That can be a challenge sometimes. Having a great song is really where it starts. Most of the young talent I work with are for the most part good son wrirters but need to raise the bar somewhat. Studio production, stage presence, hitting the right notes. How? Hard work in the studio, writing the music, rehearsing shows, then repeat. It never stops and it can’t. It truly is a 24×7 a day job to make it. That’s how you get noticed. Of course having the voice to go along with it is key. It’s about the local artists in Atlanta and there’s such a diverse group of people here – it’s exciting to work with some of them. Again, there may be additional information your looking for please call if I need to add anything.
The sterotype of a starving artist scares away many potentially talented artists from pursuing art – any advice or thoughts about how to deal with the financial concerns an aspiring artist might be concerned about?
This is without a doubt is the biggest challenge. In the music business betting backers can be a challenge. Go-Fund-Me, family, or friends. Honestly, I always go after sponsors for the young artists I work with and getting them to believe in an artists without a hit record is a big challenge as well. Most of the time musicians are solely funded by gig money or tips. It takes money to produce music in the studio, videos which is important. But to answer your question the fund-me pages are the way to go unless that person has family or friends with money or a private investor. There are many ways to raise money but showing the public you can write creative songs and having the voice to back it up helps and typically helps in raising money for his or hers efforts. This is one subject that could go on for a while. One thing I would tell any artist before you commit to a music career is to make sure you have a way to support yourself or least have some type of money stream coming in. It’s not easy and could take a while before you get the right deal or exposure to have the necessary funds to continue.
Do you have any events or exhibitions coming up? Where would one go to see more of your work? How can people support you and your artwork?
All I ask is that people support our local music talent in Atlanta. Please give these young artists a chance. Listen to their music. Yes – they put a lot of effort into writing their songs and want to be heard. Maybe there not getting any airplay right now but with Atlanta’s support they can. If your audience wants to really hear what I’m talking about please check out the original music series at Rock-N-Taco, Vista Room, and Tannery Row. Our local radio station 99x is a main sponsor of this event. Shane Denmark heads it up at all three venues. Honestly it’s not so much about me but them. I want to help and I believe exposure from your site and people like you helps a lot. Thank you.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.intuneevents.net
- Phone: 678-559-4623
- Email: intuneevents@gmail.com
- Instagram: @crob_intune
- Twitter: @TheMusic_Memo or @crob_intune
Image Credit:
I took all of the images for these local music entertainers. The male singer is J. Kyle Reynolds, the blond female solo singer is Katy Shea, and the two girls singing are Haley and Alexis.
