Acoustic Alternative. https://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lukzmyajms2gHi, I've been working pretty hard behind the scenes to put some cool shows together. Not everything has gone to plan lately, but hey, it is what it is. 23rd of August I'll be in Brighton at Brunswick Pub an afternoon show, as I know a lot of you peeps have been complaining you can't stay up late 🤣22 Jul 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lukzmyajms2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lp5i4tcbqk2mTomorrow night open mic returns to Belgium and Blues Southampton and I think it will be a cracker. Pizza deals & a free cold pint for performers 🍻 What more could you want ? A million pound record deal? 🫠🤣 Nah, grassroots music and a supportive crowd 💯14 May 2025 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lp5i4tcbqk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lmuolvc36s2rAfter my organisational skills, patience and will to live have been pushed to absolute limits. I'm pleased to announce the full May tour! I've dubbed it the '50 beers and breweries tour' Six venues will be used to host nineteen independent acts in my most ambitious run of shows15 Apr 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmuolvc36s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lmfott2ytk2jOpen mic returns to Belgium and Blues Southampton for 2nd edition. Many thanks to everyone who came out for the last two events they have been brilliant 👏 🙌 appericate the support. Tomorrow is another chance to get some performance practise and course drink plenty of beer 🍺09 Apr 2025 19:08 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmfott2ytk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lmah5mcrys2dWe have capital city date for the may tour. The Royal Oak Harlesden will be hosting us. 5 indiependent acts for 5 pounds. If your feeling generous there is optional donation of £1 for the Music Venue Trust which my tour aims to support. Keep supporting independent musician/venues 🎶07 Apr 2025 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmah5mcrys2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lltxuij7zk2mHey! 2nd time visiting Leeds and I will be hosting a gig at the Fox and newt alongside local indiependent artists 🎶 I look forward to some cheaper beer (I'm from the south) 🍻🤣🤣02 Apr 2025 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lltxuij7zk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3llosth2n722zJust over a month to go and I will be hosting a show at my favourite spots in Bournemouth at The Four Horsemen Pub Quality brews on offer and a small intimate performance room. Expect a night of raw, passionate acoustic music. Tickets are just a fiver in advance31 Mar 2025 16:49 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3llosth2n722zhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lletvygs2s26Thanks to everyone who made it down for the first addition of the open mic night at Belgium and Blues Southampton I'm pleased to announce that the date for next month's open mic night will be the 10th of April Sign up from 6pm with a free drink for performers 🍻27 Mar 2025 17:41 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lletvygs2s26https://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3ll7tojbcrk2lThink I've finally recovered from Sunday night's gig at Belgium and Blues Southampton What a cracker to start the year. Who would have thought you could get a full house on a Sunday evening 😉 Thanks everyone for coming & thanks again to the lovely acts25 Mar 2025 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll7tojbcrk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lkyarg7qnc2uLast call for tickets 🎟 tomrrow evening I will be going live for the 1st gig of the year at Belgium and Blues Southampton 🎶🎵 Door 6pm & Tickets are a Fiver22 Mar 2025 17:27 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkyarg7qnc2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lktbdnf5jk2iTwo exciting gig announcements today; Friday 9th of May at The Fox & Newt & Friday 16th of May Royal Oak Harlesden I'll be doing a fundraiser for Music Venue Trust with this tour and attempting to drink 50 beers in the month of May, responsibly I may add 😉😆🍻20 Mar 2025 17:54 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lktbdnf5jk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lkqxrncelk2lIt's nearly time. Spring has sprung. April/May is one of my favourite songs I have written in the recent past. Whack that capo on freet 2 and give it a blast 🎶😆19 Mar 2025 19:57 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkqxrncelk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lklwkevtj22jPhoto dump from last Thursday's open mic Belgium and Blues Southampton if you want your photo drop me a message and I'll send over the download link (If I haven't sent it to you already) Don't forget we will be back at B&B on Sunday for our acoustic showcase, Cheers 🍻17 Mar 2025 19:52 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lklwkevtj22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lke6qouglk2pMany thanks to everyone who turned up to Belgium and Blues Southampton open mic night last night! I didn't get much sleep, but I think everyone had a fab time 🤣🤣 I'm pleased to announce that we will be bringing independent music to Flack Manor Brewery on Sunday, the 25th of May 🎶🍻14 Mar 2025 17:57 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lke6qouglk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lk4vdv2qv22iICYMI; PIG BEER Brewery Sunday Sessions on the 4th of May. Hosted by myself and featuring a whole host of talented musicians. Independent music x independent beer11 Mar 2025 20:20 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lk4vdv2qv22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3ljsnwdko3s27I'm delighted to announce a cracking event at PIG BEER Brewery pizza x beer x music all on a bank holiday Sunday. This is going to be so great you might have to take the next day off! Oh wait 😉🎶🍻07 Mar 2025 18:41 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljsnwdko3s27https://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3ljpy5fa5u22gOne week to go till the new open mic night launch at Belgium and Blues Southampton we have had some great interest which is fab 👌 👏 We are in for a real treat from the local creatives. So please remember you can sign up from 6pm and I'll catch you there 😎06 Mar 2025 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljpy5fa5u22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3ljil4sovr22vHeck yeah I think everyone should do a three-track single 😉 Have you given it a listen yet? https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/charliesmith1/god-doesnt-hate-you03 Mar 2025 18:24 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljil4sovr22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3ljdirs3a4c2uEnjoyed taking my 'new' guitar out for a spin! To be fair I've used it much since I bought it over a year ago but it's quite punk sounding. 'God doesn't hate you' 3-track single out now01 Mar 2025 17:59 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljdirs3a4c2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3ljavzhhmuc2mIt's release day! Always such a pain getting every detail ready when I release a song. I'm sure I've forgotten something but there we have it. At least I didn't forget this post 😉 https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/charliesmith1/god-doesnt-hate-you28 Feb 2025 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljavzhhmuc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lj6uy3snck2fMy @newartistspotlight.bsky.social pick of the week is legendary NAS founder @edeaglemusic.bsky.social 'Kissing a Fool' Dare I say I've kissed a few fools in my time🤣 or perhaps that isn't something you share with bluesky #iwantmynas #spotify #indiemusic https://open.spotify.com/track/58Kpshu1166kXIIF0ieHa8?si=fe3a5fa465ff43ac27 Feb 2025 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj6uy3snck2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lj6jfz2jss2cThe first gig of the year live at Belgium and Blues Southampton on Sunday 23rd of March. Don't forget tomorrow I'll be releasing my 3 track single tomorrow. So my set is going to have a few fresh tunes in it 🎶27 Feb 2025 18:27 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lj6jfz2jss2chttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3lizef7hgtk23Hello, Just wanted to showcase performing a cover of a classic song. With slightly altered lyrics and in my own style. Thanks for watching25 Feb 2025 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3lizef7hgtk23https://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3liynsoxtwk2uYou may like ai you may not, but what is absolutely clear is that creative work needs to be protected by law against big tech companies. It's time to fight back 💪 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd3r62kp5o25 Feb 2025 10:30 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3liynsoxtwk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3liww4wkobc27Five days to go! Friday I'll be releasing a three track single. Some things are worth waiting for ... this probably isn't one of those things but atleast you can have a beer 🍻 might make it sound better atleast 🫠🤣🤣24 Feb 2025 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3liww4wkobc27https://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3limt5yikhk2aFirst playlist update for the year! As always fab music by independent artists New music from; Simon Maggs/People Like Us Mathilda Mae Music Pegasuses Teley Irons D'Kenzion Music Danger Line New Tide and more indie excellence https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0i9aIMBi16oiGS6INyzK2j?si=8DTWv_jQQs-uZJsWhXf5ZQ20 Feb 2025 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3limt5yikhk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/charliesmithmusic.bsky.social/post/3likakbefoc2bIs it really a good idea to release a 3 track single? Not sure. But because I'm beholden to no record label or really no one but myself I'll do it anyway. 3 tracks I recorded will be released on the 28th19 Feb 2025 16:55 +0000at://did:plc:wpgnevtntef7sa7lcnulloeg/app.bsky.feed.post/3likakbefoc2b