‘A gift for melody, brave, poignant, entertaining, original ‘ Guardian ★★★★
CHARLIE DORE OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Known as one of the UK’s most respected songwriters, Charlie’s own music, however, reflects her roots-acoustic background and is best described as eclectic, contemporary folk. She enjoys a multi-faceted career that also includes acting in film, TV & radio, writing for radio, composition for film & TV and comedy improvisation.
Her songs have won two Ascap awards, an Ivor Novello nomination, both the Overall Grand and the Folk Prize from the International Acoustic Music Awards and Best Album Lyrics from the Indy Acoustic Project for her album Cheapskate Lullabyes.
She is one of a handful of UK writers to have success across many genres, defined by the range of artists to have covered her songs, including George Harrison, Tina Turner, Celine Dion, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Carrack, Ricky Ross and Jimmy Nail for whom she co-wrote the UK No 1 Ain’t No Doubt.
Her song Strut reached No 4 for Sheena Easton in the US, while her own single Pilot of the Airwaves reached No 11.
She starred opposite Jonathan Pryce in the award-winning film ‘The Ploughman’s Lunch’, worked in theatre, fringe and West End, radio with Eric Idle and co-founded and performed at comedy-impro venue The Hurricane Club for seven years, working alongside many comedy icons including Bill Bailey, Harry Hill and Robin Williams.
Charlie released her 8th album, Milk Roulette in 2014 and is currently writing & recording her 9th, Dark Matter and touring across the UK.
‘Beatific of voice, fragrant of melody and lyrically fearless’ MOJO ★★★★
22nd Sept
Woodend Gallery, Scarborough
TICKETS: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/372003
23 Sept
Hellifield Village Hall, Shipton
TICKETS: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/EDIHEL
24th Sept
Acoustic Tearoom Kirkby Stephen
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25th Sept House Concert
23rd Oct
Green Note London
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29th Oct
Up Close and Personal Havant, Hants
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6Th Nov
Blue Boar Maldon
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24th Nov
Salisbury Arts Centre, Wiltshire
TICKETS: http://www.salisburyartscentre.co.uk/whats-on/music-opera/charlie-dore-with-julian-littman-with-special-gues/
