Here Are Two Cool Things From 2021!

Well hello there!  I just realized I didn't post at thing in 2021.  Things were quiet on the solo front I guess!  That's ok though, cuz things were busy on the Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings and SPELLS fronts, respectively. I don't think anyone needs me to go into great detail, but there are two cool things I thought I'd share here.  First thing to mention is the fact that last year was the 10th year of Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings.  The occasion was commemorated with the SLN-210: 10 Year Anniversary Compilation, which featured 30 SLN acts delivering a bunch of comp-exclusive tracks (a Charlie Continental track was among them).  Check it out HERE.  Pretty cool!  Second thing to mention is that SPELLS was the subject of SLN's 100th release.  Yep, 10 years and 100 releases at the same time.  SLN-200 (we started with SLN-101 after all) was the SPELLS "FANGIRL" Zine + Flexi Disc 7" Combo.  Take a look HERE for that.  It was issue #1 of FANGIRL, a new zine dedicated to deep dives on Colorado bands.  Also pretty cool!  Lots of other stuff happened last year and lots of stuff has happened and will happen this year.  Will any of it be Charlie Continental solo material?  I dunno!  Probably?!  If you think that sounds good, I thank you kindly!

 

The "Be Much Better" Flexi Disc Is Out Now!

After a nicely received early digital launch, me and my pals' new Flexi Disc 7", "Be Much Better (feat. Daryl Wilson, Ella Sugar and The Calgary Family Singers)", is out now!  By now you've likely heard how this song came together and all the buddies that helped it become what it is.  'Be Much Better' is a slice of ska that still has the punk and pop pep that you've come to know and adore (tolerate?!) from a tune that I wrote. The flexi disc is a clear square 7" with a double-sided cover insert and a download code is still included, just in case you missed the digital/donation release on my BANDCAMP.  You can order a copy of the flexi disc from the Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings WEB STORE.  100% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and digital) will be donated to Black Lives Matter 5280, Black Lives Matter Chicago and Black Trans Femmes In The Arts. You can also find this song on all the typical digital/streaming sites and the flexi disc is distributed by Recess Ops.  Colorado folks can grab it from any of the usual record shops that carry SLN audio recordings.  I tried to do a song that was fun and collaborative while being hopeful and real.  We all hope you enjoy the results and we thank you for your generosity!

 

My New Release "Be Much Better" Is Out Now Digitally & Flexi Discs Are Coming Soon!

Howdy out there internetters!  I have a new release called "Be Much Better", once again on Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings. A 7" Flexi Disc will be released on 12/11/20 and pre-orders for those are up in their WEB STORE. The Digital version is already available right now! Find it on my BANDCAMP page and all the other digital-streaming places you like to rock and/or roll to. This time out, I delivered a ska song with some extra vocal help from my buddies Daryl Wilson (The Bollweevils), Ella Sugar (my SPELLS bandmate) and The Calgary Family Singers (Jennifer is a longtime collaborator).  During the troubles of this past year, 'Be Much Better' is basically how I channeled some frustrations about world events into a short little song. I've always loved the unity message and energy of ska. 100% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and digital) will be donated to Black Lives Matter 5280, Black Lives Matter Chicago and Black Trans Femmes In The Arts.  Words cannot express me and my friends’ gratitude to all who listen, follow, share and help with our efforts.  Thanks so much!

Surprise! V/A "Charlie Continental’s Community Tune Garden, Version 1.1" Is Out Now!

V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.1" (SLN-191.1/HDBC-008) is out now! It's the second compilation featuring original songs recorded for a song-sharing project that I initiated based off of an idea by my bud Rob Burleson. Round 2 of the results have come in and the EP is comprised of excellent submissions from Joaquin Liebert (The Redemptions, The Risk, The Reckless Nights), Mortality (aka Jonathon- The Misfires, Signal To Trust) plus an alternate version of my tune from the first comp.  The songs are neatly packaged as the second and final installment of the Snappy Little Numbers 2020 Hand Dubbed Buddies Club: ultra limited cassettes, hand dubbed, hand numbered and personalized. This year SLN changed things up by only producing HDBC cassettes for a short period, with a production duration ending one month after the initial release date. Consumers can choose either Gold or Gray tapes, no subscription required and either color will be numbered and personalized in green. HDBC cassettes are only available through SLN or the artists directly! Order a Gold or Gray CCCTGV1.1 cassette (download link included) through the SLN WEB STORE now before it goes out of print on 12/6/20 at 11:59pm MST! The digital version is up on my BANDCAMP and there is no expiration on that. The comp will hit all of the other digital platforms on 12/1/20.   Proceeds from cassette/digital sales and bandcamp donations are benefiting the ACLU.  Thank you for any and all support! 

 

 

 

 

"We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World) Original & Remix" Flexi Disc Is Out Now!

My tune 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World) [Original]' is the theme song to the podcast The Grawlix Saves The World.  My pal Heaty Beat was up for another collab and delivered 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World) [Remix] which is just that, a remix of the original song as performed and recorded by the sensational Ohio rapper.  As you might recall, Heaty Beat previously remixed my tune 'Quit Wastin' My Time', the theme song to the truTV show Those Who Can't.  We decided to put the Original

and Remix versions of 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World)'on a translucent green square 7" flexi disc with a double-sided cover insert and download code.  Snappy Little Numbers Quality Audio Recordings released it and now here we are!  This is the only format that these two songs come together on.  Charlie's Original & Edit were digitally released a few months back and Heaty Beat's Remix makes it's debut on the flexi disc and is a separate digital single.  Also, 20% of every purchase/donation (both flexi and digital) of any and all versions of 'We're Getting Fixed (The Grawlix Save The World)' will be donated to Black Lives Matter.  Grab a flexi disc in the Snappy Little Numbers WEB STORE or hit the Snappy Little Numbers BANDCAMP and heck, even my BANDCAMP to find digital versions.  The tunes are also on all the other digi-streamy spots.  Thanks for listening and thanks for helping raise some funds!

V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" Is Out Now!

The first installment of the Snappy Little Numbers 2020 Hand Dubbed Buddies Club is out now!  V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" (SLN-191/HDBC-007) features myself along with Chris Kuhn, Julie D and Nuevo Leon each contributing tunefully interpreted original songs based off of a general song idea that I shared at the suggestion of Denver scene stalwart Rob #3.  Here's the deal in a nutshell- this release is available on Gold or Gray HDBC cassettes, download link included, through the SLN Web Store HERE.  Consumer's choice!  They're not going the subscription route this year as they've opted for a very limited production run for each release.  This one will go out of print at 11:59pm mst on 8/23/20.  The digital version is up on my bandcamp HERE and there is no expiration on that!  It will also be available on all your other fave digital/streaming platforms very soon.  Proceeds from cassette/digital sales and bandcamp donations are benefiting the ACLU.  Thank you for any and all support!

V/A "Charlie Continental’s Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" Is Now Up For Pre-Order!

V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" is a compilation of original songs recorded for a song-sharing project that I initiated based off of an idea by my pal Rob Burleson. Round 1 of the results have come in and the EP is comprised of cool tunes from me, Charlie Continental, as well as Chris Kuhn (State Drugs, Pulling Teeth, Integrity), Julie D (The Drolls, Guest Directors, Chinchilla) and Nuevo Leon (aka Trevor McMorris- Hooper, Big Timber, Bailer).  They are neatly packaged as the first installment of the Snappy Little Numbers 2020 Hand Dubbed Buddies Club: ultra limited cassettes, hand dubbed, hand numbered and personalized. This year SLN is changing things up and only producing HDBC cassettes for a short period, with a production duration ending one month after the initial release date. Consumers can choose either Gold or Gray tapes, no subscription required and either color will be numbered and personalized in green. HDBC cassettes are only available through SLN or the artists directly!  V/A "Charlie Continental's Community Tune Garden, Version 1.0" is now up for pre-order in SLN's Web Store HERE.  It will also be available on bandcamp and all the usual digital/streaming platforms.  More info on the project can be found in my previous update and proceeds from the sale of this release are benefiting the ACLU.  Version 1.1 isn't far behind, hit me up if you'd like to contribute a track.  More info coming soon on the future of the project.  Thanks for the continued support folks!