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NewkirkMusic

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(32 reviews)
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Dance Band
  • Travels up to 500 miles
  • $300 plus (solo), $700 plus (jazz band)
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You Are The Best Thing

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Instrumental "I'm Yours" originally performed by Jason Mraz

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Instrument "As" originally performed by Stevie Wonder

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Instrumental "Ordinary People" originally performed by John Legend

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Hallelujah (Instrumental Guitar With Backing Track)
Charles Newkirk
  • 1. Hallelujah (Instrumental Guitar With Backing Track)
  • 2. Lost Without You (Instrumental Guitar With Backing Track)
  • 3. The Way You Look Tonight
  • 4. Give Me One Reason (vocal and acoustic)
  • 5. Pearls
  • 6. My Cherie Amour (Instrumental Guitar With Backing Track)
  • 7. The Way You Look Tonight (Instrumental Guitar With Backing Track)
  • 8. Give Me One Reason
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Overview

Charles Newkirk (Guitarist) is a Grammy nominated musician, composer, and songwriter who has established a career as being one of the most versatile live entertainment providers in the North Carolina area. Whatever your event needs may be, he will provide the perfect blend of music to entertain all audiences for any occasion.

WEDDINGS!!!

The bridal chorus (here comes the bride) is done with a unique guitar arrangement for the ceremony; as well as other soothing instruments (vocalist is always optional). Smooth jazz and tradition jazz guitar for the cocktail hour!


32 Reviews

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Brenda W. • June 13, 2022

Perfect for our event

We were very pleased with Charles and the wonderful variety of music provided for our customer appreciate/brunch event. From start to finish the event was successful. Plenty of communication prior to the day of the brunch, Charles arrived on time. Set up and presentation was smooth and easy. I will definitely hire again if we have a need in the area.

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Guitarist
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Kenya P. • November 9, 2020

Dinner Party

Charles played for a small, intimate dinner party that we had at our home. He was professional, personable and played a great mix of music for us.

Hired as:
One Man Band
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Ellis T. • July 3, 2020

Fantastic in every way!

Charles, EG, and Sharonda provided the perfect atmosphere for our family celebration. 3 generations were emotional about the playlist and the artistry of the music. We are planning more events where we can invite them!

Hired as:
Acoustic Band
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you so much Ellis; we really enjoyed providing the entertainment for such an awesome occasion and look forward to future events!

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Allison • January 4, 2023

So Good!

Great communication prior to event, on time, played beautifully..guest were slow dancing and singing.

Hired as:
Jazz Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Allison, we look forward to working with you again in the future!

Sharonda & Charles Newkirk

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Lawrence S. • October 24, 2022

Soothing and Uplifting

Charles Newkirk was the guest instrumentalist at our Fundraiser Event and he played a variety of songs that were favorites of the audience. His style of play was very soothing and uplifting depending the song he played. I would definitely engage his service for another event.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Adrienne S. • May 16, 2022

Charles is awesome

Charles did an amazing job! He is an excellent musician !!! HIRE HIM!!

Hired as:
Jazz Guitarist
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Marguerite W. • May 3, 2022

Charles was amazing, as always! A crowd favorite!!

Wonderful experience. Highly recommend him!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Alicia K. • December 21, 2021

Great Guitarist!

He played for our son's rehearsal dinner and welcome party and did an outstanding job! Very professional and talented. Everyone was truly impressed!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Dan G. • December 12, 2021

Perfect for the atmosphere

As expected but better. Everyone loved it,

Hired as:
Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Dan! Charles really enjoyed playing for you all. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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Courtney A. • December 2, 2021

An absolute gem!!

Charles is so incredibly talented! We hired him as our ceremony and cocktail hour musician for our wedding. Everyone raved at how good he was - even the venue coordinators came up to me to sing his praises! He played acoustic guitar for the ceremony and switched to electric guitar for the cocktail hour. His song list has a wide variety which will fit any event. He was such a pleasure to work with and I would absolutely hire him again!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Jazz Guitarist
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Victor A. • November 17, 2021

Excellent

He was very professional and his music was excellent. We absolutely recommend him for your event

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Teresa M. M. F. O. E. P. • October 24, 2021

A True Professional Musician 🎶

Charles Newkirk provided beautiful solo electric guitar for my son’s Wedding Ceremony. He arrived in plenty of time to set up to play beautifully. The Bride and Groom enjoyed him very much!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Dino M. • June 29, 2021

Charles is amazing!

We did a walk through and he was very nice and welcoming. His musical prowess is top notch.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Glen • May 28, 2021

Soothing jazz guitar music

Charles was great, all our gusts loved him. Highly recommended!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Jessica • February 18, 2021

Excellent!

Wow! Such a great performance by Charles! Charles was the absolute perfect addition to our wedding day. His music was wonderful and we loved every song. He followed every song request that we made and took cues perfectly during the event. We strongly recommend Newkirk music to make any event even more special.

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Crystal J. • December 21, 2020

Just what all events need.. Good music!

I hosted a virtual Holiday Party and booked NewkirkMusic. Best decision I made. It was just the right touch my party needed. It being virtual, I didn't know what to expect. But everything ran smoothly and my expectations were exceeded. Charles is very professional and extraordinarily talented. His creativity paired with his musical ability, made my event a hit! Will book again for sure.

Hired as:
One Man Band
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you so much for the kind words!

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Barbara B. • June 8, 2020

Amazing musician!!!

Charles Newkirk was incredible! So professional in every way. He did exactly what was agreed upon and yet went with the flow, I highly recommend him!

Hired as:
Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Barbara. It was an absolute pleasure working with you!

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Charlotte P. • April 10, 2020

Satisfaction

Awesome!!!!!! I will definitely use his services again as well as refer him to my friends. 😊

Hired as:
Guitarist, One Man Band
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Bonnie B. • January 21, 2020

Great Musician!

We had Charles play for our VIP event at the Greensboro Coliseum and he was early, prepared and played magnificently! Easy to work with and a wonderful, full sound.
A delight for our cocktail party!

Hired as:
Jazz Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Bonnie. It was a pleasure working with you. Everyone was nice and super helpful!

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Brittany E. • November 19, 2019

Absolutely amazing

We had Charles play at our dinner party. Couldn’t have gone over better. Will definitely have both Charles and Sharonda back.

Hired as:
Easy Listening Band, Guitarist, One Man Band, Jazz Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Brittany. It was an absolute pleasure meeting and working with you and your husband. We look forward to more events in the future!

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Kate T. • November 18, 2019

Professional and talented!

Charles played at a small fundraiser we hosted and it was the perfect addition to the atmosphere. His music was upbeat and not overpowering for a small group (although I'm sure he would do great in a bigger crowd as well). I highly recommend him, and look forward to having an opportunity to use him again for a future event!

Hired as:
Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you so much Kate! We truly enjoyed providing entertainment for such as awesome event and look forward to working with you again in the future!

Sharonda Newkirk
Booking agent, NEWKIRKMUSIC

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Janice S. • November 13, 2019

Exceptional guitarist!

The music of Charles Newkirk was all joy during our private wedding reception. Our guests were blown away with his talents (acoustic and electric guitar) and his willingness to join my husband and I ( (both musicians) in an impromptu jam session. Even the guests joined in with percussion and dancing. It was certanly a night to remember and I highly recommend Charles Newkirk. Before the event, his company worked out the many details in advance. Mr. Newkirk was an outstanding addition to our perfect wedding. Call Charles Newkirk, only if you want the best!

Hired as:
Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you so much Janice! Charles absolutely loved jamming with you and your husband. Congratulations!

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Michele • November 3, 2019

Perfect For The Occasion

Played nice selections for our cocktail party. Music put everyone in a good "groove"--so much so, that we had difficulty getting people to move on to the sit-down dinner. They were enjoying themselves and the total vibe created. Wished we had planned more than an hour for cocktails. Certainly would book again.

Hired as:
Jazz Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Michele! We look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Krista G. • October 9, 2019

Mediterranean Deli 10/08/19

We were very happy with the music. There were many compliments about the music from the Event Planners. Some of the guests were really getting into the music. This set the exact atmosphere we wanted. We will definitely keep you in mind for future events.

Hired as:
Jazz Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you so much. Charles really enjoyed providing the entertainment for this event. We look forward to working with you again in the future!

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Orlando P. J. • August 27, 2019

Professional and Easy To Work With..

Charles was able to learn my set in a relatively short amount of time and with only one rehearsal with me and my band. He was on time for rehearsal, for the actual gig, and played well.

Hired as:
Guitarist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Orlando. I really enjoyed playing with you and your band; looking forward to future events.

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Jenise P. • August 26, 2019

Excellent

Newkirk Music was more than expected! The music was phenomenal and they ensured I was satisfied with the production throughout. I will refer them and will request their services for future events!

Hired as:
Guitarist, R&B Vocalist
NewkirkMusic

Response from NewkirkMusic:

Thank you Jenise! It was an absolute pleasure working with you; we look forward to future events!

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Eonswaye L. • July 21, 2019

Guests Were Raving!!!

Charles was professional and extremely talented. All of the guests raved about him performing and loved the ambiance of the event. Thank you so much!

Hired as:
Guitarist
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Kim C. • June 17, 2017

Absolutely FABULOUS

Great isn't accurate enough. Charles was phenomenal. We had a cocktail party of 100+ under a tent in the pouring rain and nobody cared about the rain. Charles played great music and was wonderful. I received numerous compliments on him. He's talented, professional and set the perfect atmosphere for the party. Huge thank you to him. If you want a great musician and really nice guy book him now. Thank you Charles. Absolutely perfect !

Hired as:
Jazz Guitarist
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Cierra P. • May 29, 2016

AMAZING!!!

Charles and Akia were wonderful. I was in contact with Charles frequently over the course of the year between when I booked them and the wedding date. He always responded promptly and professionally. Charles and Akia are extremely talented and I would recommend hem to anyone. The ceremony and cocktail hour music was phenomenal. Thank you for being a part of my big day!!!

Hired as:
Guitarist, Jazz Singer, R&B Vocalist, Wedding Singer
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Bree B. • June 14, 2015

Amazing artists

I booked Charles for a celebration of life for my mom. It was an upbeat celebration, and meant to be fun. They were PERFECT!! They communicated often throughout the planning. Their set list was great, but what made it even better was their infectious love for what they do. Her voice is amazing, and the way they feed off one another is art. I'm critical too because I'm married to a musician.
Book them...because you will NOT be unhappy.

Hired as:
Guitarist, R&B Vocalist
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Jennifer P. • June 1, 2015

Perfect for our event

We used Charles Newkirk and friends for a recent fundraising event. They were perfect for what we needed. Light music during the cocktail hour then more lively music later in the evening. Akia Victor is such a talented vocalists. And they fit within our nonprofit budget! Will definitely use them again in the future.

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Brandon C. • January 16, 2015

Truly Top Notch Service

I can honestly say that the music Charles Newkirk provided was top notch! PJ and Liz are both SUPER talented artists that will be sure to add that something extra to any event you may be having! They were SUPER easy to work with and VERY responsive via phone and email which was awesome! If you are looking for top notch musical entertainment for your next event, contact Charles and he will do you right! Thanks again PJ and Liz, you guys were the best vendors I worked with through the hectic wedding process!

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Price Range: $300 plus (solo), $700 plus (jazz band)

Phone Number: Call

About

Charles Newkirk grew up in Raleigh NC, listening to the sounds of gospel at his church. He would watch the excitement of the musicians as they played their hearts out. This sparked an appreciation for the emotion and sanctity of music. Though he did not play at the time, he would marvel at how the power music could change one’s mood. He began to try different instruments. It makes sense that he would choose to play guitar; his father also plays. There were three other guitarist in the church. All of them with different styles of play. One had a background in funk, another blues, and the other R & B. His father played old time gospel. This gave him a great appreciation for different styles of music.

With plans to go to college for engineering Charles made a change to pursue music. He proceeded to attend NCCU for a BM; concentration in jazz performance. Jazz was not his passion but was a great foundation to understand and learn any style of music. He completed his studies and his music journey began.

For over 2 decades, Charles has worked with various artists and cover bands, as well as give back to the church that inspired him musically. He does and has directed, taught, led bands, compose, write, and produce music.

Services Offered

Dance Band Acoustic Band Cover Band Easy Listening Band Funk Band Guitarist Jazz Guitarist One Man Band Party Band R&B Vocalist Soul Singer Top 40 Band Wedding Band Wedding Singer

Past Booked Events

December 29, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:30pm Cocktail Party
November 12, 2022 • 3:00pm - 6:00pm House Party
October 22, 2022 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Fundraiser
June 11, 2022 • 11:00am - 1:00pm Corporate Event
May 14, 2022 • 5:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Reception
April 23, 2022 • 4:00pm - 7:00pm Wedding Ceremony
December 17, 2021 • 6:00pm - 10:00pm Rehearsal Dinner
December 11, 2021 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Corporate Event
November 13, 2021 • 4:30pm - 7:30pm Baby Shower
October 23, 2021 • 4:30pm - 5:30pm Wedding Ceremony
September 11, 2021 • 4:00pm - 6:30pm Wedding Ceremony
July 22, 2021 • 11:30am - 1:00pm Corporate Event
June 30, 2021 • 12:00pm - 2:00pm Corporate Event
June 19, 2021 • 2:00pm - 2:30pm Wedding Engagement
May 21, 2021 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Dinner Party
February 14, 2021 • 3:00pm - 4:00pm Wedding Ceremony
December 20, 2020 • 6:30pm - 7:30pm Christmas Party
November 07, 2020 • 7:30pm - 9:00pm Dinner Party
October 03, 2020 • 5:00pm - 9:30pm Nonprofit Event
July 02, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Graduation
June 21, 2020 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Anniversary Party
June 07, 2020 • 4:00pm - 5:30pm Worship Service
April 08, 2020 • 6:00pm - 6:30pm Birthday Party
January 20, 2020 • 6:00pm - 7:30pm Nonprofit Event
November 16, 2019 • 5:30pm - 7:30pm Dinner Party
November 14, 2019 • 6:30pm - 9:00pm Nonprofit Event
November 12, 2019 • 2:00pm - 6:00pm Wedding Ceremony
November 09, 2019 • 1:30pm - 4:30pm Wedding Ceremony
November 02, 2019 • 7:00pm - 8:00pm Cocktail Party
October 08, 2019 • 5:00pm - 8:00pm Corporate Event
August 24, 2019 • 6:00pm - 9:00pm Birthday Party
August 20, 2019 • 12:00pm - 12:30pm Nonprofit Event
July 20, 2019 • 2:00pm - 5:00pm House Party
February 16, 2019 • 7:00pm - 9:00pm Concert
April 23, 2018 • 6:30pm - 8:00pm Nonprofit Event
June 16, 2017 • 7:00pm - 11:00pm Wedding Cocktail Hour
March 24, 2017 • 6:00pm - 8:00pm Fundraiser
May 28, 2016 Wedding Ceremony
June 14, 2015 Funeral/Memorial Service
May 29, 2015 Fundraiser
December 31, 2014 Wedding Ceremony
September 27, 2014 Wedding Ceremony

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Set List

Here is a small sample of the playlist.....
A Change Is Gonna Come Sam Cooke B Flat
Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers/... A Minor
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You Lauryn Hill E
Caught Up In The Rapture Anita Baker D
Cherish the Day Sade
Every Breath You Take The Police
Ex-Factor Lauryn Hill F Sharp
Feeling Good Nina Simone A Flat M
Get Here Oleta Adams B Flat M
He Loves Me Jill Scott E Flat M
Human Nature Michael Jackson E
I'm Thinking Bout You Frank Ocean F Sharp
It Won't Stop Sevyn Streeter B Flat
Love No Limit Mary J. Blige E Minor
Love's in Need of Love Stevie Wonder E
My Funny Valentine Sarah Vaughan... B Flat M
Nature Boy Nat King Cole
Balance Sara Tavares
Ne Me Quitte Pas
(Don't L... Nina Simone
Ready For Love India.Arie E Minor
Say Yes Floetry
Purple Rain Prince
On & On Erykah Badu E Minor
Pearls Sade
Stir It Up Bob Marley
Summertime Ella Fitzgera... B Flat M
Sweet Dreams The Eurythmics
Sweet Thang Chaka Kahn F Sharp
Sweetest Thing Lauryn Hill B Flat
The Way Jill Scott
Love the Way You Lie Rihanna
Come Together The Beatles
If You Don't Know Me By Now Simply Red
Tears of a Clown Smokey Robins...

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