Charlie Zahm

Charlie Zahm is one of the most popular soloists at Celtic music festivals, Maritime and Early American music events anywhere east of the Mississippi. With a baritone voice some have described as "coming along once in a generation," Charlie has become one of the most successful performers on the Celtic festival circuit, weaving magical moments of Scottish history for the listener and viewer, with passion for the performance and a chosen repertoire pleasing to all members of the family. A master of the guitar as well, Charlie brings an authentic love and respect for the music he sings---and with dashes of humor and a light in his eyes, he will draw you into the stories of his songs!

Since he's been old enough to sing, Charlie has been entertaining audiences with the beautiful Celtic songs and melodies he first heard in the largely Scottish province of his mother's birth, Ontario, Canada. Keenly aware of his own heritage, which includes healthy doses of Scottish and Irish blood on both sides of his family, Charlie has collected hundreds of popular selections and performs them for thousands of fans up and down the Eastern Seaboard and across America . He has shared concert billing with such names as the Alexander Brothers and Peter Morrison, and is one of the few singers in the world to be invited to sing live with Scotland's “Black Watch.” Today, as one of the most sought-after Celtic singers on the East Coast, Charlie performs regularly everywhere from concerts and festivals to television shows and Scottish-themed Caribbean cruises, where his 6'4" frame and powerful baritone make him one of the most memorable performers around.

Charlie’s recent CD project, “Out of the Mist,” was released in 2002 to coincide with his first 60-minute music video---entirely filmed in Scotland---by the same name. These projects again demonstrate that Charlie’s vocal ability is rarely matched inside or outside traditional music, and his mastery of the guitar is the perfect complement to his vocal performance. Charlie’s latest (15th) release, “Songs for When the Sun Goes Down,” is a great collection of American folk songs Charlie has been singing for years.

Charlie also performs period North American music from the 18th and 19th Centuries, including music of the U.S. Civil War (also known as the "War Between the States" and "that recent unpleasantness" to our Southern friends) and is often asked to appear at Civil War re-enactments and concerts, as well as Colonial and Early American-themed events. Living in Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, helps keep him very busy in this regard! (at the top of this page click on “Early America” or “Civil War” to read about his music endeavors in those historical areas.)

Charlie is often joined by fantastic Baltimore fiddler Tad Marks, who has toured extensively across the US and Europe with top-name groups, is considered one of the finest fiddlers on the East Coast. His down-home charm and easy-going style has made him friends across the country. Tad’s music has also been featured on many of Charlie's recent albums and dozens of additional CDs by other artists, TV commercials, and he is currently involved in creating a movie music soundtrack. His most recent solo CD release, “The Highlander’s Farewell,” has received great praise from traditional Celtic and bluegrass fiddle-music lovers alike! Charlie also sings two songs on it.

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Among the Heather!	Festival Favorites	Lighthouse on the Shore	Out of the Mist	Sing Me A Song Of A Lad Who Is Gone	Songs of Highlands, Islands and Home!
The Celtic Balladeer	The Glory of the Isles	The White Snows of Winter	Ye'll Tak the High Road