A rhythm all his own. A sound you won’t forget. Too Sick Charlie brings the raw edge of back-porch blues with his driving cigar box guitar, gritty vocals, and deep harmonica grooves. No loop pedals. No backing band. Just pure, stripped-down blues from the ground up.

🎶 One man. One groove. 100% roots.


 

 

2021 Paramount Blues Challenge Winner (solo/duo)

 

 

 
“It was a true pleasure to host you! You are oozing with talent and fun! Thank you so much for joining our party! ” - Home Grown Music Festival
“Too Sick is Too Sick: Gut bucket guitar, blues, and smooth, high-livin' honey in a whiskey jar for pipes.”

— Lynnea and Ted Lauffer, Owners, Gray Dog Deli

“You've got a blues act that sends me straight down South. Inspired swamp slide sounds.”

— Ryan McGrath, The Ryan McGrath Band

“OMG is this guy is good!  Epic night of Blues Music... ”

— Tony Koenk, Owner, Brix 340

Too Sick Charlie is currently booking shows & festivals. 

Notable past shows: International Blues Challenge, Waukesha Blues Festival, Mineral Point Blues and Roots Festival, Oostburg Boogie Festival, Fitchrona Blues Festival, Red Rooster Fest, Homegrown Music Festival, Chicago Cigar Box Festival, and the New Orleans Cigar Box Festival.

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