Author Archives: Cheeky Charlie

About Cheeky Charlie

Band leader of The Charleston Charlies and The Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble. The lighter side of my musical life! Known for aimable buffoonery and always performing with a band of stella jazz musicians. We're only serious about having fun - spreading music and mirth !

Baby Face

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

Baby Face – performed by the Charleston Charlies at a society wedding in Bicester, June 2013. Don’t miss the buss Charlie !

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Vintage/Retro Band and Peckforton Castle wedding !

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

The Vintage/Retro band – The Oscar Bernhardt Ensemble play for a society wedding at Peckforton Castle, Cheshire, for the afternoon drinks reception. One of the few most loveliest days of the year !!!!

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Great Gatsby Party !

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

“Can’t repeat the past? Why, of course you can!” The Charleston Charlies playing at Annabels, Mayfair, Wednesday 15th May. The film’s out on friday !

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My Melancholy Baby

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

Come to me my melancholy baby……… Melancholy Baby indeed!  There’s nothing melancholy about this twenties party band playing in Poundbury for Vali’s 40th birthday party. Great party ! http://www.charlestoncharlies.co.uk

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It don’t mean a thing …..

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

Manchester vintage band The Charleston Charlies play for the LMC annual dinner dance at the Manchester Radidsson Hotel – the site of the old Free Trade Hall. An honour and a pleasure to be playing for that esteemed company in … Continue reading →

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Baked a la Ska Xmas gig 2012, Band on the Wall

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

These chaps are CRAZY ! Merry belated Christmas one and all

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Ed n Matt at The Hilary Step

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

Ed n Matt at The Hilary Step of a Sunday evening playing some of their own tunes. Nice one chaps !

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Kolkata Nights

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Cheeky Charlie

The Charleston Charlies and burlesque dancers Rachael and Gillian were delighted to visit West Bengal to play at a colonial era themed wedding anniversary. A big thank you to everyone in Kolkata for the very warm welcome !

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Portrait of a 1920’s dance band by Jamie Bott, Wedding Photographer

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Cheeky Charlie

These  images of the Charleston Charlies were taken at Kimberley and Mungo’s Wedding at Dartmouth House, London , by wedding photographer Jamie Bott. Splendiferous Jamie !                               … Continue reading →

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Roaring 1920’s band and disco at Bristol Council House

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Cheeky Charlie

The Charleston Charlies were delighted to play for the Atkins Christmas party at The Bristol Council House last friday. It was the first outing for DJ Cheeky Charlie with a newly upgraded PA (Bose T1 with B2 bass bin !!!!!) … Continue reading →

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