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{{Short description|American garage rock band}}
{{for|the doo-wop group|Otis Williams and the Charms}}
{{for|the doo-wop group|Otis Williams and the Charms}}
{{More footnotes|date=April 2011}}
{{More footnotes|date=April 2011}}
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject Musicians -->
| name = The Charms
| name = The Charms
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| background = group_or_band
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| alias =
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| origin = [[Somerville, Massachusetts]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| origin = [[Somerville, Massachusetts]], United States
| instrument =
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| genre = [[Garage rock|Garage]], [[Rock music|Rock]]
| genre = [[Garage rock]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| occupation =
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| years_active = 2002–2007
| years_active = 2002–2015
| label = Red Car Records
| label = Red Car Records
| associated_acts =
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| website = [http://www.thecharms.net Official Website]
| website = [http://www.thecharms.net Official website]
| current_members =
| current_members = Ellie Vee<br />Joe Wizda<br>Kat Kina (farfisa organ)<br />Jason Sloan
| past_members = Ellie Vee<br />Joe Wizda<br />Mark Nigro<br>Kat Kina (farfisa organ)<br />Stu Yaffe (bass)<br/>Pete Stone (bass)<br />Dennis Burke (drums)<br />Chris Farrell (bass)<br />[[Prince Frederick (musician)|Prince Frederick]] (drums)<br />Jason Meeker (drums)
| past_members = Stu Yaffe (bass)<br/>Pete Stone (bass)<br />Dennis Burke (drums)<br />Chris Farrell (bass)<br />Ethan Jon Kreitzer (organ)<br />[[Prince Frederick (musician)|Prince Frederick]] (drums)<br />Jason Meeker (drums)<br/>Mark Nigro (Bass)
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'''The Charms''' are a garage rock band from [[Somerville, Massachusetts]] formed in 2002. The current lineup consists of Ellie Vee, Joe Wizda, Kat Kina, Mark Nigro, and Jason Meeker. The band teamed with local Boston based management company Twisted Rico Management (Steev Riccardo) and formed Red Car Records in 2003.
'''The Charms''' are an American [[garage rock]] band from [[Somerville, Massachusetts]], United States, who were formed in 2002. Following 8 straight years of releasing records and touring the band went on a hiatus and returned for a few one off shows before releasing the "Deep End Of The Dial" EP in 2015.They have performed on and off the last several years. The first single called "Gimme Your Love" recorded by Scott Riebling ([[Letters to Cleo|Letters To Cleo]]) was well received. The most recent lineup consisted 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.

In September 2015, the band released the single "B.O.S.T.O.N", also recorded and mixed by Scott Riebling. Due to having children and other obligations, the band has been on a long break since but have not ruled out reuniting at some point.


==Discography==
==Discography==

===Albums===
===Albums===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
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! Year !! Title !! Label
|-
|-
| [[2015 in music|2015]] || ''Deep End Of The Dial'' (EP) ||Red Car Records
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|'''Year''' || '''Title''' || '''Label'''
|-
|-
| [[2007 in music|2007]] || ''Heroes and Villains'' (EP) ||[[Red Car Records]]
| [[2007 in music|2007]] || ''Heroes and Villains'' (EP) ||Red Car Records
|-
|-
| [[2007 in music|2007]] || ''Strange Magic'' || [http://www.wickedcoolrecords.com/ Wicked Cool Records], licensed for reissue by [http://redcarrecords.com/ Red Car Records]
| [[2007 in music|2007]] || ''Strange Magic'' || Wicked Cool Records, licensed for reissue by Red Car Records
|-
|-
| [[2006 in music|2006]] || ''Easy Trouble DVD'' || [[Red Car Records]]
| [[2006 in music|2006]] || ''Easy Trouble DVD'' || Red Car Records
|-
|-
| [[2005 in music|2005]] || ''Pussycat'' || [[Red Car Records]]
| [[2005 in music|2005]] || ''Pussycat'' || Red Car Records
|-
|-
| [[2004 in music|2004]] || ''So Pretty'' (EP) || [[Primary Voltage]], licensed for reissue by [http://redcarrecords.com/ Red Car Records]
| [[2004 in music|2004]] || ''So Pretty'' (EP) || Primary Voltage, licensed for reissue by Red Car Records
|-
|-
| [[2003 in music|2003]] || ''Charmed, I'm Sure'' || [[Red Car Records]]
| [[2003 in music|2003]] || ''Charmed, I'm Sure'' || Red Car Records
|}
|}


===Other releases===
===Other releases===
2004 "Christmas with the Kranks" soundtrack [[Hollywood Records]]
*2004 ''Christmas with the Kranks'' soundtrack [[Hollywood Records]]
*2011 ''The Scandalous Years'' compilation Twisted Rico Recordings


==References==
==References==
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*{{cite web |title=Reviews: Charmed, I'm Sure - The Charms |first=Stewart |last=Mason |publisher=Allmusic |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/charmed-im-sure-r752746/review |accessdate=2011-04-24}}
*{{cite web |title=Reviews: Charmed, I'm Sure - The Charms |first=Stewart |last=Mason |publisher=Allmusic |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/charmed-im-sure-r752746/review |accessdate=2011-04-24}}
*{{cite web |title=Reviews: Strange Magic - The Charms |first=Jo-Ann |last=Greene |publisher=Allmusic |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/strange-magic-r1041838/review |accessdate=2011-04-24}}
*{{cite web |title=Reviews: Strange Magic - The Charms |first=Jo-Ann |last=Greene |publisher=Allmusic |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/strange-magic-r1041838/review |accessdate=2011-04-24}}
*{{cite newspaper |title=Unlucky Charms; Garage-rockers bounce back after tour debacle |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/951438831.html?dids=951438831:951438831&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+29%2C+2005&author=BRETT+MILANO&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=Unlucky+Charms%3B+Garage-rockers+bounce+back+after+tour+debacle&pqatl=google |newspaper=Boston Herald |date=December 29, 2005 |first=Brett |last=Milano |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite news |title=Unlucky Charms; Garage-rockers bounce back after tour debacle |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/951438831.html?dids=951438831:951438831&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+29%2C+2005&author=BRETT+MILANO&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=Unlucky+Charms%3B+Garage-rockers+bounce+back+after+tour+debacle&pqatl=google |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110629052331/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/951438831.html?dids=951438831:951438831&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Dec+29,+2005&author=BRETT+MILANO&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=Unlucky+Charms;+Garage-rockers+bounce+back+after+tour+debacle&pqatl=google |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 29, 2011 |newspaper=Boston Herald |date=December 29, 2005 |first=Brett |last=Milano |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite newspaper |title=The Charms take aim at false idols |date=March 18, 2007 |newspaper=Worcester Telegram & Gazette |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WO&p_theme=wo&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=117FAA72911EF710&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite news |title=The Charms take aim at false idols |date=March 18, 2007 |newspaper=Worcester Telegram & Gazette |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=WO&p_theme=wo&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=117FAA72911EF710&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite newspaper |title=Charms documentary offers rock and woes |newspaper=Boston Globe |first=Steve |last=Morse |date=March 11, 2007 |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/1232361871.html?dids=1232361871:1232361871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+11%2C+2007&author=STEVE+MORSE&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=Charms+documentary+offers+rock+and+woes&pqatl=google |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite news |title=Charms documentary offers rock and woes |newspaper=Boston Globe |first=Steve |last=Morse |date=March 11, 2007 |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/1232361871.html?dids=1232361871:1232361871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+11%2C+2007&author=STEVE+MORSE&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=Charms+documentary+offers+rock+and+woes&pqatl=google |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106125037/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/1232361871.html?dids=1232361871:1232361871&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Mar+11,+2007&author=STEVE+MORSE&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=Charms+documentary+offers+rock+and+woes&pqatl=google |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite newspaper |title=Retro-rock revival hath its Charms |newspaper=Boston Herald |first=Christopher |last=Blagg |date=January 26, 2004 |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/531022911.html?dids=531022911:531022911&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+26%2C+2004&author=CHRISTOPHER+BLAGG&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=Retro-rock+revival+hath+its+Charms&pqatl=google |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{cite news |title=Retro-rock revival hath its Charms |newspaper=Boston Herald |first=Christopher |last=Blagg |date=January 26, 2004 |url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/531022911.html?dids=531022911:531022911&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+26%2C+2004&author=CHRISTOPHER+BLAGG&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=Retro-rock+revival+hath+its+Charms&pqatl=google |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121106125101/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/bostonherald/access/531022911.html?dids=531022911:531022911&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+26,+2004&author=CHRISTOPHER+BLAGG&pub=Boston+Herald&desc=Retro-rock+revival+hath+its+Charms&pqatl=google |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 6, 2012 |accessdate=2011-04-24}}{{subscription required}}
*{{Cite web|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ZA4EAAAAMBAJ&dq=charms+%22strange+magic%22&pg=PA14|title=Billboard|date=November 18, 2006|page=14|publisher=Nielsen Business Media, Inc.|via=Google Books}}
*[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/1039378571.html?dids=1039378571:1039378571&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=May+19%2C+2006&author=Jonathan+Perry%2C+Globe+Correspondent&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=`LUCKY'+CHARMS+ENJOYING+BIG+BREAKS&pqatl=google]
*[http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/boston/access/277811521.html?dids=277811521:277811521&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+16%2C+2003&author=Jonathan+Perry&pub=Boston+Globe&desc=FAB+FIVE+WHERE'S+BOSTON+ROCK+HEADED%3F+WATCH+THESE+BANDS&pqatl=google]
*[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=ZA4EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA14&dq=charms+%22strange+magic%22&hl=en&ei=cUW0TbLtMMmp8AO2gsSWDA&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=7&ved=0CFIQ6AEwBg#v=onepage&q=charms%20%22strange%20magic%22&f=false]


==External links==
==External links==
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*[http://www.redcarrecords.com Red Car Records]
*[http://www.redcarrecords.com Red Car Records]


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Latest revision as of 07:36, 28 July 2024

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
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)
WebsiteOfficial website

The Charms are an American garage rock band from Somerville, Massachusetts, United States, who were formed in 2002. Following 8 straight years of releasing records and touring the band went on a hiatus and returned for a few one off shows before releasing the "Deep End Of The Dial" EP in 2015.They have performed on and off the last several years. The first single called "Gimme Your Love" recorded by Scott Riebling (Letters To Cleo) was well received. The most recent lineup consisted 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.

In September 2015, the band released the single "B.O.S.T.O.N", also recorded and mixed by Scott Riebling. Due to having children and other obligations, the band has been on a long break since but have not ruled out reuniting at some point.

Discography

[edit]

Albums

[edit]
Year Title Label
2015 Deep End Of The Dial (EP) Red Car Records
2007 Heroes and Villains (EP) Red Car Records
2007 Strange Magic Wicked Cool Records, licensed for reissue by Red Car Records
2006 Easy Trouble DVD Red Car Records
2005 Pussycat Red Car Records
2004 So Pretty (EP) Primary Voltage, licensed for reissue by Red Car Records
2003 Charmed, I'm Sure Red Car Records

Other releases

[edit]
  • 2004 Christmas with the Kranks soundtrack Hollywood Records
  • 2011 The Scandalous Years compilation Twisted Rico Recordings

References

[edit]
  • 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. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. 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. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved 2011-04-24.(subscription required)
  • Blagg, Christopher (January 26, 2004). "Retro-rock revival hath its Charms". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on November 6, 2012. Retrieved 2011-04-24.(subscription required)
  • "Billboard". Nielsen Business Media, Inc. November 18, 2006. p. 14 – via Google Books.
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