Charley Orlando has been writing songs for over 25 years and touring North America for 18. In 2007 Charley released 3 Albums; (2 Solo projects and One with his band project Ruha), two of which “Charley Orlando” & “The Dust That Lands”, have been added to the 50th Annual GRAMMY entry ballot in 6 categories each. In 2005 Charley’s debut solo release “Beauty & Pain” was added to the 48th Annual GRAMMY entry ballot in 4 categories. In his career Charley has released 12 albums, played nearly 3,000 shows in 45 states in the USA, Mexico and Canada, and has shared the stage with the likes of Peter Rowan (Old And In The Way), Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane), David Lindley (Jackson Browne), John Dawson and David Nelson (New Riders Of The Purple Sage), Martin Fierro (Legion Of Mary and the Grateful Dead), Dave Mason & Jim Capaldi (Traffic), moe., Leftover Salmon, Tony Trischka, Michael Glabicki (Rusted Root), Jerry Joseph, Spin Doctor’s, Kid Rock and even 70’s and 80’s rockers Meatloaf and Quiet Riot; not to mention such prominent music festivals as the classic High Sierra in California to the up and coming 10,000 Lakes in Minnesota. Whether Charley is playing Solo, or with his new project Charley Orlando Band , his shows are always honest & emotional, professional and memorable.