SONGS & ARTISTS MUSIC--Home of EVYN CHARLES & THE NEVERQUITTERS

Dear Evyn: Matt and I just got back from our honeymoon, and we just wanted to thank you so much for all you did for us at our wedding. Everyone gushed over your beautiful music for the wedding and the processional song went perfectly. Your ability to improvise as needed was truly a blessing. I was so confident in your skills that I didn't have to worry at all about the music coming together during the morning preparations for the wedding.
What luck it was that we met. It all worked out so perfectly in the end.
Laura and Matt Sheehan
WEDDING

Evyn: Thanks so much for playing, you made the party!
In the past, most of the guests liked the better entertainers I hired but EVERYONE of all ages loved you. I received so many compliments about the music. You played soothing instrumental guitar music while we were having dinner in the backyard and later had everyone dancing inside the house, what a range!
I will definitely hire you again and recommend you to all my friends and clients.
Nel Stanley, Owner
SOPHISTICATED PARTIES EVENT PLANNING

On behalf of the National Cancer Survivors Day Committee, I would like to sincerely thank you for providing the wonderful musical entertainment at the Survivors Day event. Your involvement helped to make our celebration a huge success. We hosted over 1,300 survivors, family and friends, volunteers and staff.
Thank you again for your willingness to help support City of Hope's National Cancer Survivors Day and those who have experienced cancer.
Sincerely,
Linda Baginski, Event Chair
CITY OF HOPE NATIONAL MEDICAL CENTER.

Evyn is the best! He provided great music and made the party!!! His equipment allows him to roam while playing and singing and entertaining the party! He is a true performer!!!
Kara Gifford
BIRTHDAY PARTY

I would like to share my wonderful experience of a very professional musician. He was scheduled to play one song at our wedding. At the last minute, the morning of the wedding, we had to ask Evyn to do the entire wedding ceremony. Not only was he able to fill in, but he did a very great job.
Many people complimented him directly or told us how well they enjoyed the music and his singing. He was very instrumental in giving us advice before, regarding the music for the ceremony. We were both very delighted that we had beautiful solos and music, which will be very memorable for the rest of our lives. His rendition of Now I Do rendered applause from our guests.
Thank you Evyn for a very memorable and beautiful event.
Rich and Grace Bordwell
WEDDING

Just a quick note to say Thank You for the outstanding performance at MGM Plaza. The band was a pleasure to work with, your professionalism was a welcomed pleasure. We were all so impressed with the variety of music in your repertoire, your selections were perfect and everyone had a great time!
We look forward to working with you again at one of our future events.
Sincerely,
Kimberly D. Miles, Office Manager
TISHMANSPEYER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Thanks again for playing the ribbon cutting opening party for Paciugo! We had a great time and your music was perfect for the party, you couldn't have picked a better playlist!
Love it! :) Brittny Tacker, Owner
PACIUGO GELATO, HERMOSA BEACH, CA

Hello, Evyn, Just a note: wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed your music last night! You were incredible!!! Hard to imagine that just one guy can produce such a sound! Thanks for a great evening. Best,
Jen Jones, Customer
BULL PEN RESTAURANT, REDONDO BEACH, CA

The League of Women Voters Torrance Area greatly appreciates your participation in our Dangerous Women Fundraising Event on October 9. The song you wrote for us was a special surprise and a big hit, and your guitar playing was enjoyed by all.
We thank you for helping to make this event a huge success.
Sincerely,
Athena Cormier, Lola Ungar, Co-Presidents
Kay White, Secretary
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

I wanted to express my deep appreciation for your band's participation in our Museum of Contemporary Arts Contemporaries event last June at Abiquiu Restaurant.
As I have told you before, I thought the band was fantastic. We continue to have extremely positive feedback regarding that event, especially the band. You have had many compliments. A lot of people danced and everyone had a great time.
Please feel free to give my name as a reference for you in the future. I look forward to seeing you guys playing again soon.
Thank you again.
Alan Jacknow M.D., President
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART, LOS ANGELES, CA

Evyn Charles has only been playing for us for a short time and he has already established a following.
I have been in the bar business for twenty years and I recognize a great performer. He gets my guests whistling, howling and singing, just great stuff!
Sincerely,
David Fisk, Manager
HENNESSEY'S TAVERN, REDONDO BEACH, CA

Thank you for your excellent contribution to our event. We wouldn't have had nearly as much fun without your talented trio!
Hugh Taylor, Planning Committee
ENCINO, CA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Just wanted to let you know again how much we appreciated you and your band playing at our wedding. You were great, individually and collectively.
Heather and David Hanes
WEDDING

On behalf of all the staff and management of WebVision, Inc., I would like to express our most sincere appreciation for your performance at our recent company party.
A group of us happened to catch them in performance at a Redondo Beach club a few months ago. We stayed all night while Evan and the band graciously took our requests. These guys know hundreds of songs and sound fantastic! We knew this was the band we wanted for our event.
Our employees' families had been invited to the party so there were people of all ages, from older adults to children and teens. The band managed to entertain everyone, and get a bunch of computer programmers on the dance floor, now that's impressive!
In addition to being extremely talented, from a business standpoint, they proved to be very professional and easy to work with. We look forward to having the band perform at next year's company party!
John McGloughlin, Vice President
WEBVISION, INC. COMPANY PARTY

Hi Evyn! Thank you for adding such wonderful entertainment to our event. We and our many visitors very much enjoyed your music. We had numerous comments of appreciation for your participation. Councilwoman Schipske (Long Beach 5th District) asked about your band and obtained your business card. We are so glad you were available for our special street fair. We'll be in touch in the future!
Thank you again, Evyn!
Barbie and Jim Ault, Managers
PARKVIEW VILLAGE, CA STREET FAIR

We hired Evyn Charles and his band to play at our wedding reception last month. They were great! The variety of music they played was fantastic and their obvious skills as musicians was apparent. They had everyone on the dance floor and having a good time. In short, we would recommend them to anyone for their wedding, party or other event.
Shari and Jerry Dressler
WEDDING

Evyn: Thank you so much for playing at our party on the 4th of July. You were a major hit with everyone there and I look forward to having you perform at our next party. I also give you the highest recommendation for anyone interested in hiring you. Good luck in the future and I'm sure we will see you real soon.
Donald J. Calabria
4th OF JULY BACKYARD PARTY
TESTIMONIALS

AND MANY MORE…
CLUB MED, various locations
JONATHAN CLUB, Santa Monica
HILTON WATERFRONT RESORT, Huntington Beach
W HOTEL, Los Angeles
PELICAN HILL RESORT, Newport Coast
SOFITEL HOTEL, Beverly Hills
RADIO STATION 94.7FM "THE WAVE" SUNDAY BRUNCH—numerous performances with saxophonist Anthony Long
RADIO STATION 95.5 KLOS Local Licks Show
EPICUREAN FESTIVAL, LOS ANGELES
SIMI VALLEY TOWN CENTER FESTIVAL
REDONDO PIER SUMMER OF MUSIC FESTIVAL
PARKVIEW VILLAGE STREET FAIR, LONG BEACH—numerous band performances
OYSTER & BEER IRISH FESTIVAL, SAN FRANCISCO—with Irish band Sally's Gap from Dublin—Shared the stage with The Young Dubliners, Danu and Flogging Molly.
FIESTA LA BALLONA, CULVER CITY—numerous solo or band performances
BASTILLE DAY FESTIVAL, LOS ANGELES—contemporary and classic French favorites
CITY OF HOPE CANCER HOSPITAL—numerous solo or band performances
SICKLE CELL MARATHON—opened for Stevie Wonder
WESTWOOD FOLK FESTIVAL—Shared the stage with musical luminaries Odetta, Ramblin' Jack Elliott, Dan Bern and Ted Hawkins
CECILIO & KAPONO (Hawaii's most popular music duo since the early 1970s)—performed opening set
AL STEWART ("The Year of the Cat")—performed opening set

BREAK —Motion picture written and directed by Marc Clebanoff featuring Michael Madsen, David Carradine, Charles Durning and many others. Prominently showcasing an original song and screen appearances by Evyn
PAST HIGHLIGHTS

	Growing up in a cultural Gumbo pot outside Paris, France, Evyn Charles was immersed in the sounds of the world. He played violin in a classical orchestra, bass in a Reggae band, and has never stopped singing… Right out of high-school, he played music at Club Med™ resorts, starting to refine what would turn into his trademark Soulful Beach Groove style. Following in the footsteps of Van Morrison, Bob Marley and Eva Cassidy, he combines infectious party songs with heart-tugging numbers. His prodigious repertoire covers practically every genre and era, or as he likes to describe it “I play songs that people like.” A typical performance will travel from Sinatra to Surf guitar, Kenny Chesney to Foo Fighters, with a side trip in his native French and some Irish favorites! He also has a wonderful quieter side and can provide instrumental guitar music. Equally at home on a solo acoustic guitar, with a duo, trio or his band The NeverQuitters, he performs at venues ranging from neighborhood restaurants and country clubs to festivals as well as parties, weddings and special events. Evyn’s CD “Spare Me The Details” is available at CDBaby.com or iTunes.com. Many more original songs are available here and on YouTube.
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