CThere is a history, a legacy and a brotherhood that comprise the soul of the American biker. Those are also the elements that separate the music of Charlie Brechtel from any other musician or band who aim their talents at the motorcycling community.
With Charlie it's all about reality. It's about what actually goes on --and has gone on-- within the inner circle of America's last breed of folk heroes. Charlie doesn't just play the kind of rockin' blues that is the perfect soundtrack to this way of life; Charlie takes his listeners into a world that was begun in America's post WWII years, screamed through the 50s and 60s and has evolved into one of the most powerful and envied sub-cultures that this country has ever produced.
His tribute tunes are becoming legendary. His music pays homage to the biker lifestyle in a way that no other musician has ever done. Charlie Brechtel weaves the personalities who pioneered this way of life into the heart of all of his songs. Men like Sonny Barger, Wino Willie Forkner, the Bravo Brothers...vintage bikes like the Indian...biker Meccas like Sturgis, Hollister and the Buffalo Chip...all supply the ever-sharp edge to the music of Charlie Brechtel.
Charlie's roots extend back to his hometown of New Orleans...the tradition of that town...the power...the feel...it's all there...it's deep within the blood. He's played with Gregg Allman and John Lee Hooker...his CDs feature some of the best musicians in blues and rock 'n roll today...he's played Sturgis and countless other major biker events and venues...his tunes will be heard in upcoming specials on the History Channel and in the DVD that accompanies the book, "The Original Wild Ones."
The soul of the American biker and the music of Charlie Brechtel are truly one and the same...
Charlie has been around for over 32 years, playing his music, doing his thing.
Charlie is not just a player but a Composer, Arranger, Songwriter and Producer.
Charlie has worked with the likes of John Lee Hooker, Deacon Jones, Gregg Allman, B.B. King, Dr. John, Buddy Miles, Aaron Neville, Freddy Fender, Steppenwolfe and on and on...
Charlie has opened for such as Dave Mason, Fog Hat, John Lee Hooker, Steppenwolf and a host of others.
Charlie is a product of New Orleans so he knows his blues.
Charlie has ridden a bike or two, so he knows the life.
