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"Charlie Spring is an inimitable tunesmith, a veteran songwriter with a gift for penning achingly beautiful love songs.  At once reminiscent of Neil Young and Pete Seegar, Charlie's sincerity, wisdom and artistry (which shine through in his songs) are an inspiration." HarryO, Promoter, Big Step Down Productions, Seattle, WA

Dear Charlie, Sorry  it took me awhile to get back to you.  Brian and I just got back from our honeymoon.  Thanks again for the great job you did!  You were great and exactly what we were looking for.  You can absolutely use us as a reference!  We have enjoyed working with you and appreciate all you have done to make our wedding special! Thank you, The Weldins and the Andersons  Pacific Beach, WA, July 2008

Charlie, This is just an informal note for sharing our special evening.  we had many comments about your terrific performance, Thanks for being there!  Please feel free to use us as a reference. Tom Sante, Woodinville, WA,  November 2007

"Hi Charlie, Thanks again for bringing beautiful music to our wedding. It was wonderful that you were so accomodating: learning several songs and playing for Heidi and with my aunt. From the prelude through the reception, your music pulled everything together beautifully. And, we hope you enjyed yourself as well!" Alyssa and Bill Charlie, Thanks for being our "Crusty Miner" for the Bayside Brunch  Gold Rush 2009! Sue Paden, Des Moines Legacy Foundation The Des Moines Legacy Foundation was created in 1999 to help and support the City of Des Moines parks, recreation and senior service programs and ensure a beautiful, healthy, safe and caring place to raise our chidren and enjoy retirement.

"Charlie Spring's debut CD recording, A Grateful Man, welcomes you like an old friend.  Reminiscent of the laid-back country folk of the seventies, it sounds like a guy playing music on his back porch.  The casual style is enhanced by skillful guitar work and a soulful singing voice, like Neil Young but without the whine.  The only thing we have to prove is what we prove to ourselves," says Charlie.  Whether he is proving it to us or to himself, Charlie did a nice job on this album." Betsy Welling, Victory Music Review,  August 2003

Charlie did an amazing performance at my daughter's bridal shower.  I wanted her shower to me different and memorable.  He performed songs that he wrote that were heartfelt and beautiful as well as some others I requested to dedicate to her. We had an amzing time.  He was on time and very professional and I would include him in any future events I might have. Wendy Fellers, Kirkland, Washington, June 2008

"Thanks again for sharing the gig with me yesterday.  I had a blast and all of my friends and family loved your music and voice.  Let's do it again soon..." Hans York, Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist "I'm pleased to have had the pleasure to work with Charlie Spring.  His performance at the Bellevue Art Museum Fair 2003 Celebration Arts Stage received a very responsive and warm reaction from our fair-goers.  His precise and fluid musicianship kept the crowd engaged throughout his set.  His universal appeal and professional demeanor on stage far exceeded my expectations.  If you are looking for a musician for your event, Charlie Spring is an excellent choice.  He was a delight to work with during the hiring process, and we look forward to having him play future events for the Bellevue Art Museum." Caitlin Mullock, Bellevue Art Museum Fair Entertainment Intern, Bellevue, WA "Charlie's music wraps itself around you like a soft quilt.  His voice, reminiscent of Neil Young, is a comfort in itself.  When you add warm songs about love and heartache, you have an album that's perfect for a rainy day... with a cup of tea... and a picture window looking out at the world." Kellee Bradley, Singer-Songwriter / Recording Artist "I was goose-bump struck upon first listen to this CD.  The songs are at once intimate and touchingly familiar.  How could you not connect with the passion behind the words?  particularly Stand Still, but all of the disc makes me feel right at home". Jean Mann, Singer-Songwriter / Recording Artist "I listen to Charlie Spring's CD ALL THE TIME!!!  I love it.  It is wonderful.  I also play it in my store regularly". Jennifer Hardison,  Port Orchard, WA "I heard your music at the Redmond Market in October.  My one year old daughter loved your music.  Can you please send me two copies of of your CD, These Songs Are Your Songs? Mari Sullivan, Redmond, WA Dear Charlie, Once again you were a great addition to the Hamlin Haunt in Shoreline.  I really enjoyed working with you at the event. You are fun and easy going which makes my job a blast. I will keep you in mind when I am working on perfrormers for summer events! Pam Bartlett, City of Shoreline

Charlie, Thank you for the very special birhday party last Friday.  You really were the icing on the cake! Everyone enjoyed your music and I heard many compliments. Thanks again! Tom Sante

"Listening to Chrlie Spring's new CD, A Grateful Man fills your head with images of the  daydreaming guitar player hitchin' a ride in the back of a pickup through the wheat fields of middle America just strummin' and singin' away with a loose grin and all the time in the world.  Charlie sings like a new lover or a new father, slightly in awe of the world.  His voice is a delicate, smoky whisper that dances like a long-time partner over his immaculately sparse guitar lines.  Like poems of innocence, beauty, love, loss and leaving, Charlie's songs are perfect gems.  Nothing extraneous.  Nothing wanting". Deborah Bartley, Singer-Songwriter / Recording  Artist

Hi Charlie Thank you so much for your kindness.  Rajat and I had a really lovely (and fun) evening.  I think everything went really smoothly.  I am really pleased by how it went. My table at dinner was thoroughly enjoying song lyrics and listening to some old favorites and several people commented on how nice the music was. We would be happy to be a reference for you and hope to have a chance to hear you again in the future. Thanks again, Warmly, Rachel and Rajat Garg  Seattle, WA  February 2008