ALL CHARLIE RECKSIECK POSTS
You Know We Have Drums, Right?
Poor Matches of Venue and Band
First-person perspective of why bars book the wrong live bands from noise limits to tiny stages awkward setups cover-song rules and classic nightmare gig mismatch stories. We wish we were making this up.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-04-28 Read post
Elvis Movies: Worst To Best ... And Why
Rating Not As Movies But As 'Elvis Movies' - There's A Difference
Explore every Elvis Presley movie ranked from worst to best, scored as true 'Elvis Movies.' Discover iconic songs, love interests, and why the best of these should still be watched on a Saturday night.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-04-21 Read post
New Song: "Flicker"
An Overdue Cathryn Beeks / Chuck Charles Joint
My friend Cathryn Beeks and I made song a few years ago and we finally released it this week. Everything you want to know about it here. Perhaps it being so easy to make let us forget about the last step in making a song: putting it out into the world.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-04-14 Read post
Interview - Roy Elkins (Founder & CEO, Broadjam) - Part 2
Part 2: Fighting Cancer, Music Addiction, Bowling and Career Beginnings
Explore the independent artist experience a music career lifetime with Roy Elkins, Founder & CEO of Broadjam. In this two-part interview, he shares insights on songwriting, creativity, and navigating the music industry as an indie musician.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-04-07 Read post
Interview - Roy Elkins (Founder & CEO, Broadjam) - Part 1
Part 1: Broadjam and Independent Artists
Explore the independent artist experience a music career lifetime with Roy Elkins, Founder & CEO of Broadjam. In this two-part interview, he shares insights on songwriting, creativity, and navigating the music industry as an indie musician.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-03-31 Read post
60 Great Songs About Drinking
Bottom's Up
Don't mistake this for songs to drink to, it's songs about drinking. Some are fun and celebratory, some get a little darker. Some country but lots of pop and rock. Let us know if we left something out.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-03-24 Read post
If You Don't Like Perfoming For 20 People ...
... Then Why Would You Like Performing For 2000 People
What it's like to start a music career playing small rooms, facing indifferent crowds? For one thing, a musician needs to learn how to enjoy the grind and the glamorous gigs or the whole thing isn't gonna work.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-03-17 Read post
Interview: Jim Trageser (Music Writer)
A 35-Year Veteran Music Journalist Reflects On His Career
Music journalist Jim Trageser talks about writing sharp reviews, dealing with artists, surviving decades in the business, and why he still gets excited about a new record.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck and Jim Trageser on 2026-03-10 Read post
World's Fair, 1915
First Song From This Year's Album
Yes, factual world history has a place in pop music. Or at least in this song. Not much of length post here, just letting you know the song is available on all of your favorite streaming music places.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-03-03 Read post
Grunge, Punk Rock, And Emo Musicians Love The Attention Too
Or They Wouldn't Be On Stage
Think grunge, punk, and emo musicians all hate the spotlight? Think again. This post dives into the irony of alternative subcultures who cultivate images of anti-fame, rebellion, and emotional detachment
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-02-24 Read post
Rock And Roll Story From Playing A Chinese Restaurant
Benny Huie's In Sheridan, Oregon
This fun, behind-the-scenes rock and roll story looks back at a tour and memorable moments that happen when live music meets fried rice and fortune cookies. A lighthearted tale about playing wherever you can and collecting the kind of stories only rock bands get to tell.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-02-17 Read post
Defining Yacht Rock - Top 100 (Part 2)
The Only Yacht Rock Playlist You'll Ever Need
This post dives into the origins, key artists, and signature sound that make a song worthy of the Yacht Rock imprimateur. We explore which songs earn a spot at the party and which just wave from the shore.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-02-10 Read post
Defining Yacht Rock (Part 1)
A Yacht Rock Manifesto - What Gets On The Boat
This post dives into the origins, key artists, and signature sound that make a song worthy of the Yacht Rock imprimateur. We explore which songs earn a spot at the party and which just wave from the shore.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-02-03 Read post
Sneak Peek Video
"Why On Earth" Early Release
Much later this year, we'll be finishing and releasing The Bigfellas "You Are Here" album. It's been a long time coming but in the meantime here we are to whet your appetite with a solo version of "Why On Earth".
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-01-27 Read post
Using AI To Write Songs, Articles Or Code
Can It Really Write - And Is It Right?
This blog post breaks down what AI can actually create, where it excels, and where human creativity and judgment still matter most. We look at real-world uses of AI writing tools, ethical concerns, and whether faster output always means better results.
* Posted by Charlie Recksieck on 2026-01-20 Read post
