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<br /> Charles Edward Pettee
<br /> Address: 318 Burris Pl.
<br /> Chapel Hill,NC 27516
<br /> (919)967-1381
<br /> www.cliariespettee.com
<br /> Education: Bachelor of Arts degree in Geology(minor in Botany),University of NC
<br /> at Chapel Hill, 1980.
<br /> Employment: March, 1981 -present: Over 5,000 live performances fronting several different
<br /> bands/venues including: 1)Shady Grove Band founding partner,songwriter
<br /> and vocalist/mandolin/guitar for this four-piece touring bluegrass group and
<br /> Flying Fish Records recording artist, six critically acclaimed albums,
<br /> performances throughout the US, Canada, and Europe(e.g., The Lincoln
<br /> Center, (NY), Winnepeg Folk Festival, Walnut Valley Festival(KS), MerleFest
<br /> (NC),repeat showcase act for the Southern Arts Federation,International
<br /> Bluegrass Music Association,the National Association of Campus Activities,
<br /> and many others. http://www.theshadygroveband.com
<br /> 2)2002—present: Eight-piece ensemble"Charles Pettee& FolkPsalm"
<br /> "FolkPsalm"performs Charles Pettee's original compositions based on the Old
<br /> Testament Psalms. The original music features extensive vocal harmonies,
<br /> acoustic stringed instruments, and drums. Performances include West Lawn, US
<br /> Capitol, MLK Day 2006; MerleFest; Duke Chapel;NC ArtsMarket showcase,
<br /> numerous conferences and churches. CDs Steady Love(2002)and True Wealth
<br /> (2005), and The Way of Manna(2010). Fourth album is slated for Fall
<br /> production.http://www.folkpsalm.com
<br /> 3) 1995—present: "Hear the Sound"educational programs and
<br /> residencies: Approved Teaching Artist NC Arts Council, United Arts Council,
<br /> Arts and Sciences Council, CAPS, and others; Pettee's educational music
<br /> programs demonstrate the multicultural musical traditions of the South and are
<br /> now performed year-round with age-appropriate presentations for each of preK,
<br /> k-1,2-5, 6-8, 9-12, family,and senior adult groups in schools and libraries
<br /> throughout the Southeast. http://www.chariespettee.com
<br /> 4) 1980-present: Solo/duo/trio appearances
<br /> Charles Pettee performances,with Chuck and the WagginEars, or solo, feature
<br /> his original compositions, along with bluegrass,blues, Celtic, and folk songs and
<br /> instrumentals, and are in regular demand at festivals, special events, churches,
<br /> and concert venues throughout the southeastern US.
<br /> http://wiN-w.chariespettee.com
<br /> Background: Began playing guitar and piano at an early age, always with a desire to"make up
<br /> songs". Discovered the mandolin at age thirteen, and,drawn to the bluegrass
<br /> styles, began to learn to play it and the banjo from Bucky Hanks,and other
<br /> Asheville,NC area pickers. Pettee learned composition from renowned western
<br /> NC songwriters, including Larry Rhodes, Don Humphries, and Malcom
<br /> Holcombe. Upon graduation from college, Pettee chose to pursue a career in
<br /> bluegrass music. In 1981, Pettee co-founded The Shady Grove Band which
<br /> became a full-time touring group in 1984, and has recorded over forty of
<br /> Pettee's compositions. Pettee received regular instruction on mandolin from
<br /> mandolin-master Tony Williamson in the 1980s. In late 80s, Pettee began to
<br /> offer in-school programs about the history of traditional music,while continuing
<br /> to tour with Shady Grove Band and write music.
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