The Charms

The Charms are an American garage rock band from Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, who were formed in 2002. They have performed on and off the last several years. They are currently working a new album with a possible release in late 2014, early 2015 release date. They released a new single called "Gimme Your Love" in January 2015 which was recorded by Scott Riebling (Letters To Cleo). The current lineup consists of Ellie Vee, Joe Wizda, Kat Kina, Mark Nigro, and Jason Sloan. The band teamed with local Boston based management company Twisted Rico Management (Steev Riccardo) and formed Red Car Records in 2003.

For the doo-wop group, see Otis Williams and the Charms.
The Charms
OriginSomerville, Massachusetts, United States
GenresGarage rock, rock
Years active2002–2015
LabelsRed Car Records
WebsiteOfficial website
MembersEllie Vee
Joe Wizda
Kat Kina (farfisa organ)
Jason Sloan
Past membersStu Yaffe (bass)
Pete Stone (bass)
Dennis Burke (drums)
Chris Farrell (bass)
Ethan Jon Kreitzer (organ)
Prince Frederick (drums)
Jason Meeker (drums)
Mark Nigro (Bass)

In April 2015, the band released the single "Gimme Your Love", recorded and mixed by Scott Riebling. They followed that up with the September 24 release of another Riebling recorded single "B.O.S.T.O.N". Both tracks appeared on the EP "Deep End Of The Dial."

Discography

Albums
YearTitleLabel
2015Deep End Of The Dial (EP)Red Car Records
2007Heroes and Villains (EP)Red Car Records
2007Strange MagicWicked Cool Records, licensed for reissue by Red Car Records
2006Easy Trouble DVDRed Car Records
2005PussycatRed Car Records
2004So Pretty (EP)Primary Voltage, licensed for reissue by Red Car Records
2003Charmed, I'm SureRed Car Records

Other releases
  • 2004 Christmas with the Kranks soundtrack Hollywood Records
  • 2011 The Scandalous Years compilation Twisted Rico Recordings

References
  • Mason, Stewart. "Reviews: Pussycat - The Charms". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  • Luerssen, John D. "Reviews: So Pretty - The Charms". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  • Mason, Stewart. "Reviews: Charmed, I'm Sure - The Charms". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  • Greene, Jo-Ann. "Reviews: Strange Magic - The Charms". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-04-24.
  • Milano, Brett (December 29, 2005). "Unlucky Charms; Garage-rockers bounce back after tour debacle". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2011-04-24.(subscription required)
  • "The Charms take aim at false idols". Worcester Telegram & Gazette. March 18, 2007. Retrieved 2011-04-24.(subscription required)
  • Morse, Steve (March 11, 2007). "Charms documentary offers rock and woes". Boston Globe. Retrieved 2011-04-24.(subscription required)
  • Blagg, Christopher (January 26, 2004). "Retro-rock revival hath its Charms". Boston Herald. Retrieved 2011-04-24.(subscription required)
  • "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 18, 2006. p. 14 – via Google Books.


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