5-piece, male/female lead vocals, 2x1 hour or 3x40 minute sets. Recorded music during breaks.
About Chocolate Charlie
Chocolate Charlie is bursting with energy, excitement and attitude. They are the must-have band at any function or party and will leave the audience euphoric. Their intoxicating set comprises a spectrum of floor-filling pop, disco, funk and rock classics. Founder member Charlotte Hodson has worked at the highest level of the British pop industry for many years. Together with some of the hottest talent around, she has succeeded in creating one of the tightest and most professional covers bands in the country, making them the perfect party band for weddings, parties and corporate events. Their corporate clients include The Princes Trust, 3M, Iconic Digital and St James' Wealth Management, all of whom have hired then again and again. They have been booked by celebrities including Guy Chambers, Jonny Buckland (Coldplay) and Paul Hendy to perform at parties and weddings. They were the resident band at Lords Cricket Ground for the 2009 Ashes Series.
Charlotte has performed worldwide since 1998 when she landed her first tour as a backing vocalist with Saint Etienne who she worked with for 4 years. She went on to sing with Texas on their Greatest Hits tour and is featured on their “Texas Paris” DVD. She worked alongside Belinda Carlisle for numerous tours, TV performances and international shows for a few years. In 2003 – 2004 she was a lead vocalist with Brit award winners Basement Jaxx on their Kish Kash Tour. Her vocals were featured on their 2005 single “You Don’t Know Me” with Lisa Kekaula. Her writing skills and sultry vocals featured with Basement Jaxx’s MC Slarta John on a dance track remixed and released by DJ Roger Sanchez in 2007. She has been singing with Altered Images since 2002 and continues to do so. Charlotte has toured with and appeared on various singles, albums, DVDs and TV performances as a backing vocalist with countless other artists including Westlife, Dannii Minogue, Marti Pellow, Chemical Brothers, Kim Wilde, Midge Ure, Emma Bunton, Kelly Clarkson, Jewel, Sam Brown, Lesley Garrett, Lemar, Jamelia, Shayne Ward, Claire Sweeney, Betty Boo, Dinah Carroll, Chris Difford (Squeeze), Chris de Burgh, Mica Paris, China Crisis…. The list goes on. She has worked as a session singer alongside such pop legends as Guy Chambers (Robbie Williams) and Skin (Skunk Anansie) and has co-written with Ricky Wilde (Kim Wilde). A true rock chick at heart, Charlotte fronts Chocolate Charlie with a provocative attitude, vitality and true class.
Charlotte’s band comprise some of the top musicians in the country, between them having played with a huge array of artists including John Newman, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Duffy, Duran Duran, The Streets, Will Young, Mika, Nick Heyward, Purdy, Alexander O’Neal, St Etienne, Then Jericho, Corinne Bailey-Rae, Charlotte Church, Dizzee Rascal, James Brown, and many, many more!
Chocolate Charlie is bursting with energy, excitement and attitude. They are the must-have band at any function or party, and will leave the audience euphoric – an experience not to be missed!
Price from: £1,800
Chocolate Charlie are based in Buckinghamshire. See Pricing for details of travel costs, etc
What People Say:
"Chocolate Charlie were absolutely fantastic, we have had so many positive comments from friends and family about their performance and they definitely helped to make the day a very special one. Thank you so much."
Mark Sully - wedding reception - Somerset
"Chocolate Charlie were fantastic and I would highly recommend them to anyone."
Jason Hausdoerfer - wedding reception - West Sussex
"The band were fantastic. People are still raving about them."
Annie Cole - wedding reception - London
"Can't fault Chocolate Charlie, they were excellent, got everyone dancing - a real crowd pleaser!"
Gemma Rodgers - wedding reception - Essex
"We thought the band were excellent, the band was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Thank you!"
Simon Bell - wedding reception - Kent
"I will always recommend them, they were fabulous! Thanks."
Sarah Walters - staff Christmas party - Leicestershire
"Excellent is not high enough praise for the band or Function Junction. You were fantastic. Thank you."
Brad Moxham - wedding reception - Surrey
"Chocolate Charlie were brilliant, great voices, attitude and set up. The song list was even better than the initial list we saw. The setting up started a little later than we wanted but we would recommend them to one and all. We had an amazing evening and would like to thank them for helping make our day"
Adam Downes - wedding reception - Kent
"Charlotte was fantastic! She looked and sounded great and was very accommodating."
Sarah Walters - corporate function - Huddersfield
"A great act… top class! When they found out how much of a fan of Prince I was they played 2 extra Prince tracks that aren't even on their play list … now that's a great band!! The entire party was jumping start to finish! Plus they learnt a track just for our first dance and they made it sound better than the original. We just can't possibly thank them enough!"
Justin Horsman - wedding reception - Yorkshire
"Very high quality band, singer had a fabulous voice."
Karen Goddard - wedding reception - Buckinghamshire
"The band stepped in when our booked band cancelled - they were professional, talented, looked amazing and kept the dance floor packed solid for their whole 2 hour set - we can't wait for an excuse to hire them again. Brilliant. I hope the band get bookings through family and friends - the interest has been huge and the positive feedback amazing - they were totally fabulous - a huge thank you."
Rebecca Head - wedding reception - Worcestershire
"Everyone has commented on how great the band was. Many people hadn't even realised they were playing, the music was perfect. I couldn't recommend this band enough. Please pass on our utmost thanks for making our night perfect."
David Blake - wedding reception - Essex
"Chocolate Charlie were excellent, providing really high quality entertainment perfectly matched to the event. We have had many comments from guests at our wedding who were blown away by the music!"
Emma Close - wedding reception - Surrey
"The band were absolutely fantastic and really got the band going. 110% performance."
Laura Laffar - Graduation Ball - Sussex
"Absolutely amazing! Everyone commented on the quality of the band, particularly Charlotte's vocals and the drumming. Certainly got everyone up and dancing! By far the best wedding band we've come across."
Adam Barlow - wedding reception - Leicestershire
"On behalf of Mark and myself we want to thank you for doing such an outstanding job with the music at our party. Your selection of tunes, fantastic singing voices and enthusiasm were a hit with everyone there and our guests had a wonderful evening, and you made it happen. Thank you. Please could you pass on our thanks to all the members of your band as we are truly grateful for a most fantastic evening."
Karen Thompson - 40th birthday party
"The band were absolutely fantastic and we would have no hesitation in recommending them to our friends and family."
Alison Stuart - wedding reception - Warwickshire
"Chocolate Charlie were brilliant and they made our night!"
Jon Walthall - wedding reception - Dorset
