Charlie Slick

Charlie Slick (born Charles Staffeld on December 17, 1982) is an electronic pop musician based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The self-proclaimed "People's Synthesist," he has toured and performed non-stop since 2005, playing over 200 shows. He has been nominated twice by the Detroit Music Awards: in 2008 for Outstanding Electronic Dance Artist / Group; and in 2009 for Outstanding Electronic / Dance Recording for his fourth album, "Edward Murphy." His regional touring and consistent presence in the Metro-Detroit music scene have garnered him a slot at Detroit's Comerica Cityfest 2009, where he will be performing with The Veronicas and Todd Rundgren, among others.
Biography
The first official Charlie Slick show took place at the former "Totally Awesome House" in Ann Arbor on February 8th of 2005. Since then, Charlie Slick has played more then 200 shows, ranging from house parties to festival stages. His shows have been described as a high energy dance party. Lights, Glitter, Bubbles, Confetti and time travel are trade marks of his presence, along with catchy synthesizer licks and chant-able choruses. Along the way he teamed up with Andy Gabrysiak, who is responsible for most of the artwork associated with the Charlie Slick brand. Andy was his number two on stage until Shelley took his place in Early 2008. "Shelley is the coolest girl I've ever known," says Slick. Shelley just recently started playing bass for Detroit punk rockers TYVEK. In her absence, Chris Sandon of Dirty Brothers Productions stepped in on the Keys, and now Charlie plays shows in any combination of Chris, Shelley, and himself. Since 2005, Slick released four full-length albums: Pass the Time Machine (2005), Walter Carlos (2007), Edward Murphy (2008), In my Room (2008). He was nominated for Best Electronic Artist by the Detroit Music Awards in 2008, and Best Electronic Album for Edward Murphy in 2009. He is currently in the studio for his 5th album, Elron Hubbard, which he hopes to self-release with distribution in late 2009, followed by an extensive tour.
Discography
* Pass the Time Machine (2005)
* Walter Carlos (2007)
* Edward Murphy (2008)
* In my Room (2008)

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