Biography
Named
as Nova Scotia’s top entertainer at the 2009
Music Nova Scotia Awards in November, Charlie
A’Court is synonymous with impassioned performances
that grip an audience the very moment he takes the
stage.
Winner
of the East Coast Music Awards 2007 Pop
Recording of the Year and 2007
Music Nova Scotia Blues Recording of the Year
for his album Bring On The Storm
and 2003 Best Blues Artist for
his debut album Color Me Gone,
Charlie A’Court is an emotionally charged
and soul moving performer. Fearlessly bridging genres
and challenging stylistic conventions, his music
and passionate voice stir up the listeners’
emotions, touching the very core of audiences around
the world.
Partnered
with acclaimed producer Danny Greenspoon (Great
Big Sea, Bruce Guthro, Sophie Milman) A’Court
released his follow-up studio album, Bring On The
Storm, in October 2006. This album spans the gamut
of emotion, dealing with triumph and disaster, loss
of loved ones, mental health and chronic physical
pain, life on the road, and being head over heals
in love.
Further
establishing his reputation as a remarkable entertainer,
A’Court has released his first live, solo
recording. "Live At The Marigold"
is an intimate look into the heart of this soulful
troubadour and was recorded at the beautiful Marigold
Cultural Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. In an effort
to be in a "greener" frame of mind, “Live
At The Marigold” is being released exclusively
as a digital download keychain. The new release
was nominated for Best Blues Artist/Group
Recording, Best Male Artist Recording at
the 2009 Music Nova Scotia Awards.
A’Court
has toured extensively throughout Canada and abroad
with headlining performances at the Stan Rogers’
Folk Fest, Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival, Kerrville
Folk Fest, and Ottawa Blues Fest. A’Court
has shared the stage with high profile artists including
John Reischman & the Jaybirds, Martin Sexton,
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, George Thorogood, Harry
Manx, Procol Harum, Colin James, and Blues
Brother Dan Aykroyd.
Charlie’s
modern blues style, mixed with his contemporary
songwriting has created a mass appeal, ensuring
A’Court’s material is widely accepted
as a festival favourite by audiences and promoters
alike. Fuelled by emotion and a desire for delivering
powerful music, Charlie A’Court is undoubtedly
one of Canada’s new generation of fresh singer/songwriters,
attracting fans internationally with gutsy vocals
and his colourful yet solid guitar playing. (photo
credit: Glen Meisner)
“The most soulful Canadian artist…ever!!!”
Amiestreet.com
“The
act of performing brings out a daredevil quality
in his powerhouse singing and guitar playing, which
Live at the Marigold captures admirably.”
~ Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald
“And
that voice! Charlie A’Court is extremely multi-talented
and possesses a voice that would make even the most
hardcore singles in the audience want to make out
with the next attractive stranger they encountered.”
~ Melissa Martel, The Brunswickan
