QCMS Presents: Barnstorm featuring Charlie Barnett

Charlie Barnett brings a wide-ranging creative voice to every stage he touches, so get ready for an unforgettable, inmate concert experience packed with energy! Come enjoy the music, and be part of this special evening blending storytelling and music with exceptional artistry.

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About Charlie Barnett:

Charlie Barnett is an accomplished American composer, producer, arranger, playwright, and performer whose work spans stage, screen, and concert hall. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, he has scored award-winning films and television projects, with credits including Saturday Night Live, Weeds, Royal Pains, and Archer. His film work has earned numerous honors, including the Rome International Film Festival’s Jerry Goldsmith Award.

His lively orchestral and chamber compositions have been performed nationally and internationally, with notable collaborations including a spoken-word work created and performed with Maya Angelou. As a playwright, Barnett has written dramas, comedies, and musicals produced in New York City and across the East Coast, including works such as The Spectre of Death, True North, and The Last Days of Cleopatra.

He has also produced numerous pop and jazz recordings for labels including Def Jam and Elektra Records. For over two decades, he performed guitar and piano with the nationally charted jazz ensemble Chaise Lounge, known for featuring his original compositions, and he continues to perform as a jazz pianist today.

Barnett is also the owner of Modern Songbook Records and has been heard as an occasional commentator on NPR, where his essay “Hitching a Ride with Junior McGee” was featured in the Classic Driveway Moments collection.

About Queen City Music Studios: School, Shop & Stage

Queen City Music Studios is a community-centered music school, full-service music shop, and creative event space dedicated to making music accessible for all ages, styles, and skill levels. Offering private lessons, group classes, workshops, rehearsal space, house concerts, and community music gatherings, the studio serves as both an educational hub and a vibrant gathering place for musicians and music lovers alike.

Founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015, Queen City Music Studios began as an alternative school of music focused on learning by ear. Over the past decade, it has grown into a multifaceted business with a staff of more than twenty professional musicians and instructors, providing both traditional and alternative music instruction for students of all ages and experience levels.

The Shop offers a carefully curated selection of new and used instruments, accessories, repair services, and consignment opportunities for gently used instruments and equipment. Supported by knowledgeable staff committed to serving the local music community, the store functions as a trusted resource for both beginning and experienced musicians.

The “Stage” side of Queen City Music Studios includes artist booking, event management, and production services, helping bring live music experiences to the community through concerts, workshops, and special events. Alongside The Judy Chops and WQSV 106.3 LP Staunton, Queen City Music Studios is also a presenting partner of Staunton Jams, a music festival established in 2004 that showcases local and regional performers throughout Downtown Staunton.Visit their website for more info: www.queencitymusicstudios.com

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