Chuck Selfe
In the more than twenty years that Chuck Selfe has been involved with the music business, one of the most important things he has learned is that a good acoustic performer needs to be versatile. It is extremely important that a musician, especially in the acoustic rock/folk field, is capable of satisfying the likes and dislikes of a variety of audiences. It has often been said by many musicians that no two rooms are the same. After performing at well over a hundred different venues in the Mid-Atlantic area, Chuck has certainly found this to be true.
As one might judge from Chuck’s song list, he spent the first portion of his music career involved primarily with classic, progressive, and alternative rock bands. This influence is reflected in his repertoire, which includes many selections of these genres. Chuck has also thought to include songs that are considered to be lighter and more acceptable to a more mature audience. Consequently, his repertoire is amenable to a mixed audience whether gathered in a pub, restaurant, or private party.
What is probably Chuck’s most appealing quality is that he performs songs that are familiar but not often heard in an acoustic arrangement. While in college, he often found ways to adapt modern or progressive rock songs to an acoustic setting. It is really these selections that have become his “trademark”. In many of the places where Chuck performs regularly these unusual songs, as well as his increasingly requested originals, have become very popular with the patrons.
Of course, it is important to know all the "ol' standards" in acoustic music, which Chuck does, but many people have made it known to him that after hearing virtually the same songs in every venue they walk into they really appreciate listening to someone who has quite a bit more to offer.
In the more than twenty years that Chuck Selfe has been involved with the music business, one of the most important things he has learned is that a good acoustic performer needs to be versatile. It is extremely important that a musician, especially in the acoustic rock/folk field, is capable of satisfying the likes and dislikes of a variety of audiences. It has often been said by many musicians that no two rooms are the same. After performing at well over a hundred different venues in the Mid-Atlantic area, Chuck has certainly found this to be true.
As one might judge from Chuck’s song list, he spent the first portion of his music career involved primarily with classic, progressive, and alternative rock bands. This influence is reflected in his repertoire, which includes many selections of these genres. Chuck has also thought to include songs that are considered to be lighter and more acceptable to a more mature audience. Consequently, his repertoire is amenable to a mixed audience whether gathered in a pub, restaurant, or private party.
What is probably Chuck’s most appealing quality is that he performs songs that are familiar but not often heard in an acoustic arrangement. While in college, he often found ways to adapt modern or progressive rock songs to an acoustic setting. It is really these selections that have become his “trademark”. In many of the places where Chuck performs regularly these unusual songs, as well as his increasingly requested originals, have become very popular with the patrons.
Of course, it is important to know all the "ol' standards" in acoustic music, which Chuck does, but many people have made it known to him that after hearing virtually the same songs in every venue they walk into they really appreciate listening to someone who has quite a bit more to offer.
Chuck's
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The Beginning (Background and Training)
The Hard Rock (Metal) Years Notable rock bands in which Chuck was a member:
Acoustic Career
Return to the Rock! (and still doing acoustic gigs!)
Musical influences include everything from Rush and Iron Maiden to David Bowie and Elvis Costello. There’s even some Tom Jones in there! |