CharFiddle

Ventura, CA

$600-$4500 (# of musicians + time)

Travels up to 120 miles

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Whole Hog - I Feel the Blues Moving In

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Mood Swing: I'm Little But I'm Loud

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Honeysuckle Possums perform "Home" (NPR Tiny Desk 2021)

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For music that transcends time

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Honeysuckle Possums play fun old-time music and a dancer as percussion!

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Honeysuckle Possums are a fun all-female band playing old time and bluegrass music.

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Overview

CharFiddle books bands and entertainment for weddings and events ​based ​in Ojai, California. Featured bands perform Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time, Vintage Jazz, Western Swing and special requests. Proudly woman-owned and operated.


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Booking information

Price range: $600-$4500 (# of musicians + time)

Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

Gig length: 30 - 360 minutes

What to expect

My most active band is Whole Hog, a string band performing timeless hits, blending traditional bluegrass repertoire with Irish, jazz and progressive, yodeling, country, western swing, honky tonk, original songwriting and special requests. We’re best known for getting wedding guests on the dance floor, and for putting on entertaining shows at festivals and corporate events. Each event soundtrack is tailored to the desired atmosphere with eclectic music from old times.

We bring you simplicity in a chaotic, disconnected world. We’ll step up to the task of starting when you need us to, adjusting sound levels, and tidying up the stage presentation. We take care of everything so you can enjoy the day. We’re down to earth and professional, we dress to impress. We’ll give care and attention to the personalities present, the real stars of the show! We want everyone to have as much fun as we’re having.

Most importantly, we'll put on a great show, bringing smiles to your faces and wow audiences with instrumental mastery and lush vocal harmonies.

About

CharFiddle books bands and entertainment for weddings and events ​based ​in Ojai, California. Featured bands perform Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time, Vintage Jazz, Western Swing and special requests. Fiddle player Charletta Erb is dedicated to providing amazing-sounding music for your event.

This talented fiddle player started pursuing her passion when she was five years old. After years of classical training and playing in jam sessions, Charletta honed her skills and love for the instrument. She blends her soothing harmonies with her voice to create a beautiful performance. This award-winning musician will do what it takes to ensure that your loved ones have a great time and keep them on their feet dancing.

Whether you are hosting a farm wedding and need some bluegrass tunes or a classic evening reception and want some smooth vintage jazz, CharFiddle can do it all, drawing from various bands of which she is a part. For extra convenience, Charletta will arrive early and set up her state-of-the-art equipment at your venue.

CharFiddle books bands and entertainment for weddings and events ​in Santa Barbara, California and surrounding areas. Featured bands perform Bluegrass, Irish, Old Time, Vintage Jazz, Western Swing and special requests.

Additional booking notes

We can provide everything for a good sound system, even battery power! We have fun lights, a complete sound system, background music, and a reception party mic for announcements and toasts. We can fill a stage or we can perform around one mic for a more intimate setting. If you need anything, just ask!

Set list

This is always changing so just ask us if you have any favorites you'd like us to cover.

Influences and inspiration

Appalachian old time music
Square Dance music
Bill Monroe
Jim and Jesse
Hazel Dickens
Rhonda Vincent
Ricky Skaggs
Earl Scruggs
Alison Krauss
Wailin' Jenny's
Django Reinhardt
Stephan Grappelli
Ella Fitzgerald
Julie London
Nickel Creek
Punch Brothers

Setup requirements

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