When once upon a heart	then fell a melody
When music had it’s start	then found itself a key
It climbed up on a hill	to open up it’s mouth
To give the world it’s thrill	to let go something out
The Heavens were in awe	for something then occurred
Without a single flaw	the song at once was heard
So now we have the song	thank God we have the song
The song	to sing
	. . . Charles Atkins

For more from Charles go to discography page.

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Flip, Flop and Fly Hold Me Baby Tell Mama Stormy Monday Animal Called the Blues

Sir Charles Atkins, Professor of the Blues, Tallahassee's Soul Brother Number One: these are all titles that Charles Atkins has earned. To most people, he is known as a serious musician and a polite gentleman with a social conscious. A real, down home person, and a talented musician with a big heart. Charles learned music at the Florida School for the Blind in Saint Augustine, Florida and later earned a degree in music education at Florida State University. His chosen instruments are keyboards and vocals. He has performed with Sam and Dave, and Benny Latimore. He has since branched out on his own. Charles Atkins is not just a piano player, a soulful vocalist, and a talented songwriter; he has produced and played for other artists' recordings. Charles is willing to share his experience, teaching music in several settings. Charles plays in various groups, duos and trios, and with his most recent venture, the Charles Atkins Blues Band:

Charles "Sir Charles" Atkins Keyboards and Vocals Adam "Rooster" Gaffney Bass Deborah "Sweetgroove" Berlinger Percussion Lois Hinners Guitar and Vocals

Now with Lois Hinners: Gustsy, emotional vocals and guitar. Lois is now with the band. You don't want to miss her solo vocals, let alone the duets with Charles.

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Soul of a Woman I Can't Get No Relief Blue River Blue A Little Afraid Big Old House Let's Stay Together Smooth Operator Rock n' Roll Fantasy

Charles Atkins & Co.
Charles is branching out with more playing opportunities and various musicians. You may see Charles by himself, with a guitar player, a harmonica player, a saxophone player, a bass player, a drummer or any combination of these. Check the gig schedule to see where Charles Atkins & Co. or the Charles Atkins Blues Band is playing this week.