Saturday 8:00 in the evening as I walked in through the old double doors I couldn’t help but notice the fact that Zoka’s epitomizes the fact that Seattle is the high tech capital of the world. There were more wireless laptops in this coffee shop that in some entire school districts. Finding a chair is certainly a challenge as this is a popular spot on a Saturday night. 
Charlie setup in a quiet little corner of the room and used a small PA just the right size to carry over the droning sound of computer keyboard strokes and mouse clicks.
Charlie has a gentle easy vocal style that lends itself well to this room.  He has a style reminiscent of snow covered silent hills and off in the distance you hear a train churning its way over each hill on its journey. After awhile the drive of the engine morphs into a heartbeat that sounds as comforting as a childs lullaby.  Charlie pounds out the beating heart with each foot stomp while the rhythmic picking of the guitar adds a sustaining drive. Add to this Charlies smooth voice and you have a solid style that is unique and enjoyable.
Christie Aitkin joined Charlie to harmonize on “A Real Fine Girl” and "Thinkin ‘bout Love”. He continued throught the 2 hour set without a break and entertained his audience the entire time. As luck would have it, later on Charlie asked Christie and I to join him on a few numbers for some fun 3 part harmonies.
            Though most of the room came here for the wireless access and the caffeinated delicacies of this roaster, on this evening atleast, they were treated to a fine performance by one of Seattle’s Best. 

Ron