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Below is information on this month's main presenter and breakout sessions. |
Charlie Ortalani
Charlie Ortolani has been playing guitar for over 50 years and has played lead guitar in top 40 and rockabilly bands in the 70's around Boston and country music around New England in the 80s and 90s. He has opened for such luminaries as Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson in many well known area venues.
Charlie lists Jim Kweskin, Dave Van Ronk, Doc Watson, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin Hopkins, Albert Lee, James Burton, Paul Burleson, Cliff Gallop, Chuck Berry, Scotty Moore, Merle Travis, Richard Thompson, Mark Knopfler and Brooks Williams as his influences.
Here are a few testimonials about Charlie’s talents:
"Charlie is not only a fine guitar player, but a fine singer and performer who chooses great material, and then continues to work at growing artistically. I always enjoy hearing him perform. So will you!" Rolly Brown, National Fingerpicking Champion
"Charles isn't just a talented technical guitar player, he is an incredible intuitive guitar player. I have never been disappointed when I play with Charles. Also it doesn't hurt that he's a great guy" Cliff Eberhardt, Recording Artist
Charlie Ortolani has been playing guitar for over 50 years and has played lead guitar in top 40 and rockabilly bands in the 70's around Boston and country music around New England in the 80s and 90s. He has opened for such luminaries as Brenda Lee, Loretta Lynn and Willie Nelson in many well known area venues.
Charlie lists Jim Kweskin, Dave Van Ronk, Doc Watson, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Mississippi John Hurt, Lightnin Hopkins, Albert Lee, James Burton, Paul Burleson, Cliff Gallop, Chuck Berry, Scotty Moore, Merle Travis, Richard Thompson, Mark Knopfler and Brooks Williams as his influences.
Here are a few testimonials about Charlie’s talents:
"Charlie is not only a fine guitar player, but a fine singer and performer who chooses great material, and then continues to work at growing artistically. I always enjoy hearing him perform. So will you!" Rolly Brown, National Fingerpicking Champion
"Charles isn't just a talented technical guitar player, he is an incredible intuitive guitar player. I have never been disappointed when I play with Charles. Also it doesn't hurt that he's a great guy" Cliff Eberhardt, Recording Artist