My name is Charles Gibson, I'm a Blues, Rhythm & Blues solo artist. I'm originally from Southern Pines NC. I currently reside in the Maryland, DC area in which I was the lead singer for a band called "Grand Illusion" for seven years. I then moved on to become a solo artist and feel this has become my true calling. My strengths are writing, producing and performing. At this point of my career I am interested in record deals or publishing deals, PR and even A&R. My inspiration lies within my long time history and love for music. What drives me to continue to do what I do as an artist is the appreciation received from people whom have come to obtain and believe in my style which is purely heart and soul, underlined with a positive message to all, a unique blend of several flavors all tied into one. I am one of nine children which has allowed the music to be there in my life for a very long time actually all of my life because they are all musically gifted and one of my biggest influences. My brothers are also featured on track 15 entitled "Slightly Behind the Cry." The new release "Surrounded by Love" is a seventeen song composition or as I would say "A Swift Walk Down Memory Lane Straight Into the Present," very diverse, easy listening and songs we can all relate to. I am grateful for the opportunity to share with you this, one of my dreams and hope it brings us together. At this point I am still the independent musician in search of opportunity and open to suggestions and ideas.