BAR MUSICIAN

Evyn Charles

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Having made a living playing mostly cover songs at events, weddings and bars, this is my attempt to write about it. In a way, it is my version of Billy Joel's "Piano Man" with a touch of Ricky Nelson's "Garden Party." PRO RECORDING

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Evyn Charles

Soulful Beach Groove music following in the footsteps of Van Morrison, Eva Cassidy, Bill Withers, Jack Johnson, Elton John and Sting... with a French twist!

Based in Culver City, California, Evyn Charles is an independent Pop Rock Pop artist who has been releasing music on SoundClick since 2004. With over 100 original tracks available on SoundClick, the catalog spans pop rock pop releases available for streaming and licensing.

The catalog has a consistent signature sound: laid-back in energy and bright and feel-good in tone. The music spans Pop, Rock and Dance, drawing influence from Vocals and Band. Productions carry a steady groove quality throughout. The overall sound is broadly accessible, making it well-suited for a range of placements and projects. Production relies on piano and banjo, giving the catalog a consistent sonic identity. Across releases, the mood is consistently party, romantic and positive, making the catalog easy to navigate for artists seeking a specific feel. Evyn Charles has released 5 albums on SoundClick alongside individual singles and instrumentals.

The catalog includes notable releases that highlight the artist's range and production quality. "NOURISH LA - LOVE AND FEED YOUR NEIGHBOR" (110 BPM, A min) brings an uplifting and mid-tempo energy to the pop rock space that charted at #17 on the SoundClick Pop Rock chart. "WATCHING THE SUNSET" is a standout pop rock production that charted at #21 on the SoundClick Pop Rock chart. "BAD LUCK" is a focused pop rock production that charted at #16 on the SoundClick Pop Rock chart.

Licensing is available directly on SoundClick starting at $25.00, with MP3 and WAV delivery options — making the catalog a practical resource for independent artists and content producers seeking pop rock pop music.

Evyn Charles has generated 9.4K streams on SoundClick, earning 14 top-50 chart positions on SoundClick. Discover the full discography on SoundClick.

"BAR MUSICIAN" is a Country-Rock Country track by Evyn Charles on SoundClick. It provides textures that deepen the overall emotional resonance. The arrangement unfolds with a natural ease, guiding the listener through a more immersive experience. It has charted at #11 on the SoundClick Country-Rock chart. "BAR MUSICIAN" is part of the Evyn Charles catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.

Song Info

Genre

Country • Country-Rock

Charts

Peak #91

Peak in subgenre #11

Author

Evyn Charles

Rights

Evyn Charles

Uploaded

July 18, 2012

Track Files

MP3

MP3 5.7 MB • 160 kbps • 4:57 minutes

Story behind the song

I often joke that I am in the bar and restaurant business.
In this song, I explain how I "got stranded far away from the music business" but "if I can lift up your spirit by carrying a tune, then I’m proud to be making a small contribution one song at a time."

Lyrics

I’ve practiced more scales than video games
I learned the treble clef, counterpoint and their Italian names
(I) thought I’d be famous by now, play the Hollywood Bowl
But circumstances got beyond my control
I’ve toured the shores of Patron, Stoli and Guinness
And got stranded far away from the music business
Although it’s never been my burning ambition
I’m glad I ended up a bar musician

So, chug this one down, get another round
The more you drink, the better I sound
If anybody here’s got an objection
Take it up with… the bar musician!

There are a million other places you could have gone
So I really appreciate your choosing this one
I’ll take care of your requests and your singalongs
Whatever your mood, I’ll come up with a song
No I’m not changing the world or chasing the moon
But if I can lift up your spirit by carrying a tune
Then I’m proud to be making a small contribution
One song at a time from this bar musician

So, chug this one down, get another round
The more you drink, the better I sound
Tomorrow you may be a little slow to function
Blame it all on… the bar musician!
(Spoken) All of us here got a job to do:
I promise to do mine, you got to do yours, too
 

And if you’ve got it to spare, drop a tip in my jar
It’ll put food on my table and gas in my car
So I can get to your cousin’s wedding or your neighbor’s backyard
And back here next week at our favorite bar
I know I’m a lucky son-of-a-gun to love what I do
And I pray every day to God you keep loving it, too
Because it’s thanks to you I’m in the perfect occupation
Yes, I was born to be a bar musician

So, chug this one down, get another round
The more you drink, the better I sound
If you get into trouble and need an explanation
Say you got fooled by… the bar musician!

(Spoken) Oh, yeah, you got fooled again, didn’t you?
A word of advice from your musical physician: 
you don’t want to suffer from dehydration
So, grab a bite and some alcohol and I’ll keep singing until Last Call
Your Significant Other might disagree with that notion
but you can trust me, I’m a professional bar musician

So, chug this one down, get another round
The more you drink, the better I sound
Every engine needs a little lubrication
So keep it flowing like… the bar musician!
(Spoken) Yeah, keep the party going...

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