PRETZEL RECORDINGS
Established in the Spring
of 2000, Pretzel Recordings is an independent recording label devoted to
recording, producing and distributing Children’s Music products that
acknowledge the intelligence of its young listeners.
Charley has created Children’s CD’s in the
tradition of the old Folkways albums produced by Moses Asch
that didn’t rely on over-production, but rather on the artist’s ability to
reach the listener through an honest performance. Inspired by the music of
Peter, Paul & Mary, Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie,
Tom Paxton and Burl Ives, Charley’s music is appropriate for both toddlers and
grandparents (and everyone in between). The underlying idea is that someone
performing Children’s Music should be mindful of the fact that young children
know more than most people give them credit for knowing. A good example of an
album based upon this understanding is Peter, Paul & Mary’s classic album, Peter,
Paul & Mommy, which includes "Puff The Magic Dragon" and
"Day Is Done"; Charley says, "I loved to listen to this record
when I was three, and it still has meaning for me and most of my audience over
thirty years later."
You can purchase Charley’s CD’s directly
from Charley at most of his appearances.
You can also find them locally
at The House Of Musical Traditions,
To order these CD's directly from
Charley, please copy the order
form and send it with your check to Pretzel Recordings. The address
is on the order form.
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