Charlie Walmsley
@cwpiano.bsky.social
Musician, Songwriter(with placements), Publisher Admin, Author of Fiction(self-published), Grampa, Fisherman, and …
I will be expanding my music publishing catalogue with the acquisition of Saben Music from my good friend and legendary record producer, John Snyder. The catalogue covers Blues records including Lucky Peterson, Mavis Staples, Larry Garner, Carl Weathersby and Billy Branch. Blues Is My Business!
August 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I will be expanding my music publishing catalogue with the acquisition of Saben Music from my good friend and legendary record producer, John Snyder. The catalogue covers Blues records including Lucky Peterson, Mavis Staples, Larry Garner, Carl Weathersby and Billy Branch. Blues Is My Business!
Larry McCray’s Arkansas written by Walmsley and McCray
May 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Larry McCray’s Arkansas written by Walmsley and McCray
So glad Larry McCray helped me out on this one! Finalist in blues!
March 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
So glad Larry McCray helped me out on this one! Finalist in blues!
Business Lunch with legendary record producer John Snyder, conspiring to make the music business less evil.
March 6, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Business Lunch with legendary record producer John Snyder, conspiring to make the music business less evil.
What a fabulous show Hayes Carll with Band of Heathens at MM0 Music Festival- my new favorite band!
January 29, 2025 at 5:03 AM
What a fabulous show Hayes Carll with Band of Heathens at MM0 Music Festival- my new favorite band!
I don’t always read every article, but every article I do read is worthwhile.
January 28, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I don’t always read every article, but every article I do read is worthwhile.
A nickel here, a dollar there…
January 11, 2025 at 11:23 PM
A nickel here, a dollar there…
Doing research on the Nashville Scene. These six top country songs list between 4 and 11 songwriter credits each, averaging 7.33 writers per song.
December 11, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Doing research on the Nashville Scene. These six top country songs list between 4 and 11 songwriter credits each, averaging 7.33 writers per song.
With rich wealthy parents who provide and protect him
And high office relations in the politics of Maryland
Reacted to his deed with a shrug of his shoulders
And swear words and sneering, and his tongue it was snarling - Bob Dylan
And high office relations in the politics of Maryland
Reacted to his deed with a shrug of his shoulders
And swear words and sneering, and his tongue it was snarling - Bob Dylan
December 11, 2024 at 12:38 AM
With rich wealthy parents who provide and protect him
And high office relations in the politics of Maryland
Reacted to his deed with a shrug of his shoulders
And swear words and sneering, and his tongue it was snarling - Bob Dylan
And high office relations in the politics of Maryland
Reacted to his deed with a shrug of his shoulders
And swear words and sneering, and his tongue it was snarling - Bob Dylan
This collection of interviews is brimming with truly inspiring stories, and so many revelations and ideas for songwriters. Highly recommended.
December 7, 2024 at 3:02 PM
This collection of interviews is brimming with truly inspiring stories, and so many revelations and ideas for songwriters. Highly recommended.
If you have recordings out there getting streams, you might have money waiting for you at the MLC. It’s legit.
December 5, 2024 at 11:37 PM
If you have recordings out there getting streams, you might have money waiting for you at the MLC. It’s legit.
I’m switching from ASCAP to PRS (UK) to collect only my European royalties. Late next year, I will see if it was a good move. Anyone else out there use PRS?
December 4, 2024 at 7:37 PM
I’m switching from ASCAP to PRS (UK) to collect only my European royalties. Late next year, I will see if it was a good move. Anyone else out there use PRS?
Not a bad year for a small time operator like me. The song placements on a potentially big record make it all good. Now I hold my breath until release date.
December 2, 2024 at 11:14 PM
Not a bad year for a small time operator like me. The song placements on a potentially big record make it all good. Now I hold my breath until release date.
My heroes hang in the music studio room.
December 2, 2024 at 9:19 PM
My heroes hang in the music studio room.
If you make to one of these 19 shows, say hey to bluesman Larry McCray (my frequent co-writer).
November 30, 2024 at 12:18 AM
If you make to one of these 19 shows, say hey to bluesman Larry McCray (my frequent co-writer).
Happy Thanksgiving to my new BlueSky friends! Live long and love.
November 28, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to my new BlueSky friends! Live long and love.
Spent a few hours sorting through several folders of lyric sheets and session charts. Now, a hefty stack is bound for the recycle bin. The periodic cull is a good thing.
November 26, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Spent a few hours sorting through several folders of lyric sheets and session charts. Now, a hefty stack is bound for the recycle bin. The periodic cull is a good thing.
It’s a tough business.
November 26, 2024 at 4:23 AM
It’s a tough business.
Jive at Five, a Michigan institution of swing dance & jazz. Basically, Jive at Five is six guys having a lot of fun with vintage tunes.
November 24, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Jive at Five, a Michigan institution of swing dance & jazz. Basically, Jive at Five is six guys having a lot of fun with vintage tunes.
December 2015 - Steve McCray, Larry McCray and I visited producer Michael Crittenden in GR for a demo session. We recorded the original demo version of “ARKANSAS” which became the #1 song on the #1 Blues Album of 2022. (Larry McCray / Blues Without You / KTBA Records). I love those demo sessions.
November 24, 2024 at 12:47 AM
December 2015 - Steve McCray, Larry McCray and I visited producer Michael Crittenden in GR for a demo session. We recorded the original demo version of “ARKANSAS” which became the #1 song on the #1 Blues Album of 2022. (Larry McCray / Blues Without You / KTBA Records). I love those demo sessions.
Sometimes Music Royalties seem to hide in the corners. This chart is not all-inclusive but it covers the most common locations. A nickel here, a dime there, it all adds up.
November 21, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Sometimes Music Royalties seem to hide in the corners. This chart is not all-inclusive but it covers the most common locations. A nickel here, a dime there, it all adds up.
October 2022 - Crazy Chestur assembled in Michael Crittenden’s GR studios to record 3 originals and 2 covers for our 5X5 EP. Chestur has no ambition to become radio stars or to perform outside of Michigan, but I am damn proud of that record.
November 21, 2024 at 3:04 PM
October 2022 - Crazy Chestur assembled in Michael Crittenden’s GR studios to record 3 originals and 2 covers for our 5X5 EP. Chestur has no ambition to become radio stars or to perform outside of Michigan, but I am damn proud of that record.
In 2013 after a ten-year recess from active songwriting, I began attending Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in Northern Michigan every November. Our great state is home to a vibrant songwriter community and Lamb’s Retreat is the heart of that community. Highly recommended for songsters at any level.
November 21, 2024 at 1:46 AM
In 2013 after a ten-year recess from active songwriting, I began attending Lamb’s Retreat for Songwriters in Northern Michigan every November. Our great state is home to a vibrant songwriter community and Lamb’s Retreat is the heart of that community. Highly recommended for songsters at any level.
This past April, I got together with old buddies Larry McCray and Steve McCray at new buddy Andy Reed’s studio to run some demos. Always working on that next big thing.
November 20, 2024 at 2:04 AM
This past April, I got together with old buddies Larry McCray and Steve McCray at new buddy Andy Reed’s studio to run some demos. Always working on that next big thing.