Charles Ellsworth

Charle’s & Carl’s Highway Hootenanny on tour at Slim’s Downtown Raleigh Dive Bar. Charles & Carl’s guitars, weathered like old sea captains, strum tales of love, loss, and the eternal search for redemption. Charles Ellsworth and Carl Banks weave original compositions with timeless classics, breathing new life into the American folk tradition. From the soul-stirring ballads of Appalachia to the Delta blues wails echoing through the swamps of the South, their music transcends time and place, inviting listeners to join them on a journey through the heart and soul of America. Charles Ellsworth sings the roots music of his upbringing; melding it with modern influence to create a new, alt-country sound. Carl M Banks stands at the intersection of craftsmanship and creativity. A solitary troubadour, Carl breathes new life into the folk tradition. His voice, with deep intonations and subtle inflections, transports audiences to another time and place. Find them at Slim’s for a great night of music!