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Charley Burch

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Charley Burch (www.charleyburch.org) is an American Music Producer, Realtor and Music Industry Veteran born Charles Cowden Burch March 12th, 1968 (Adar 12, 5728) in Memphis, Tennessee. His Father Charlie Cowden Burch (Civil Rights Attorney, Criminal Lawyer and Multi-Term State of Tennessee Representative)was Born in May 3rd, 1928 (Iyar 13, 5688) in Chicago, IL and died in May 17th, 1979 (Yahrzeit 20th of Iyar)in Memphis, TN. His Mother Wanda Burch, maiden name Campe (Educator, PHD and Real Estate Agent, GRI / Owner), was born June 22nd, 1928 (Tammuz 4, 5688) in Sweetwater, TN and still Lives in Memphis, Tennessee. Charley Burch has a son Zachary Cowden Burch who was born on May 5th, 2005 (Nissan 26, 5765) in Fort Lauderdale, FL and lives in Aventura, FL with his mother Anita.

A Burch Family Member has held a Local, State or Federal Elected Office in The State of Tennessee since the 19th Century. In recent history, The Burch Family represented and defended The 1968 Garbage Workers and their Strike in Memphis. Charley’s father (Charlie Burch of blessed memory) was a 3 term State of Tennessee Representative, Law Professor, Public Defender, Criminal and Civil Rights Trial Attorney. His cousin Hill McAllister was elected Governor of Tennessee in 1934. Charley's Third Great Grandfather John C. Burch was Speaker of The Tennessee State Senate in 1859 and Secretary of The United States Senate in 1873.

Charley Burch is a lifelong Memphian who has been employed as a professional in the entertainment industry for nearly 30 years, in various capacities, including as a club owner/operator, boxing judge/promoter, record producer, tour manager, and in artist/event management and promotion. As an artist manager and/or promoter, he has booked numerous major pop and blues artists, and his artists have toured throughout Europe, East Asia, as well as North America. As an award winning record producer, Burch has been producing or co-producing records since 2003.  Credited Producer on 2010 BMA Traditional Blues Album of The Year.

He is The Vice Chairman of The Memphis and Shelby Music Commission and previous Treasurer of this body. He is a Governor on The Memphis Chapter of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Board (2011-2013) and a voting member of NARAS (The Grammy’s) and The Blues Foundation. Burch is an ASCAP Writer and Publisher. He has promoted and produced hundreds of concerts from 100-person venues to 10,000-plus seat venues and festivals. He has been deeply involved with the Delta Blues community in recent years opening and owning blues-related businesses in the Delta (Bluesberry Bakery Café and neighboring R&B Club), while consulting numerous business people, historians, writers, enthusiasts, blues masters and developing artists of the genre. Burch has experience in form law, commercial printing, advertising marketing, promotions, development, management and production in politics, music, video, television, film and stage.

	Artists Produced and Represented: Super Chikan, The Infidelles, Jay Gaunt, Zach Harmon, Victor Wainwright,  Reeves Gabrels, Lee Taylor, Stevie Dupree, Artimus Pyle Band, Brandi Jae, Eric Gales, Keith Sykes, Dave Cousar, Cody Dickinson, Ian Siegal, Henry Butler, Watermelon Slim, Memphis High (Witt and Grant), Jason Ricci, Emma Webb, Ciaran Sheehan, Freeworld, Human Radio, Red Flag, Absentease, The Gypsy Hombres, Treasa Levasseur, Kevin Welch, Ryan McGarvey, Marvel Thomas, Dave Smith, Steve Potts, Skip Pitts, Lester Snell, Edward “Hot” Cleveland, Pete Thonnes, Tommy Shannon, Grace Askew, Amy Lavere, Webb Wilder, Will Galison, Tommy Shannon, David Brookings, Dr. Pedro DaSilva, The Commodores, The Ohio Players, The Spinners, Steven Seagal and David Aldo.

Charley Burch Discography and appointments for the 21st Century 2003 Associate Producer "The End Of An Error" David Brookings Byar Records 2006 Producer, Mixer, A&R “Sum Mo Chikan” Super Chikan Vizztone/Chikanhowse Records Became Voting Member of The Recording Academy 2007 Producer, Mixer “Watermelon Slim and Super Chikan” (Unreleased) 2008 Producer, Mixer The Infidelles (Unreleased) Poppa Willie Music Publishing Producer Steven Seagal HOB New Orleans “Concert for The Children” Steven Seagal and A&E Co-Producer “Chikadelic” Super Chikan (Winner BMA Best Traditional Blues Album of The Year 2010 & Nominated for 4 Blues Music Awards 2010) 2009 Elected Treasurer of The Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission Producer, Mixer Jay Gaunt Harmonicopia” Jay Gaunt Music A&R (Pitched and secured deal) David Aldo Murrah / Colton Publishing Producer “Demo” The Breakthrough

2010

Assisting Producer “Tracking” Kevin Welch (February 2010) Producer Treasa Levasseur (End of May 2010) two 2010 Maple Leaf Blues awards nominations (November 2010). Produced Vocal Track for Emma Webb (August 2010) Release of Jay Gaunts’ “Harmonicopia” (September 2010)debuted #11 on Roots Music Report and #13 Living Blues Charts (Sep and Oct 2010) Wrote songs “Home of The Blues” and “Devil Dealt The Blues” released on Jay Gaunt album “Harmonicopia” both in worldwide rotation (September 2010) Produced Memphis High (Witt and Grant) For The Collective Group (Sept 2010) Performed 2nd Tenor Mens’ Choir Anshei Sphard Synagogue (September 2010) Song and Artist development for Lee Taylor with Lester Snell (October 2010) Contracted as Manager for Jay Gaunt (October 2010) 2011 Produced and hosted Showcase at International Folk Alliance Conference for Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission. (February 2011) Elected to The Board of Governors on The Memphis Chapter of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. (April 2011)

2011 cont. Treasa Levasseur documentary released regarding Memphis recording sessions with Charley Burch http://blip.tv/file/4780886 (February 2011)

Charley Burch song “Devil Dealt The Blues” was a Finalist in the 2011 International Songwriters Competition. (March 2011) Received Honarable Mention (May 2011) Charley Burch and Jay Gaunt song “Home of The Blues” is a Semi-Finalist in the 2011 International Songwriters Competition. Charley Burch was the only writer from Memphis on Finalist list out of over 15,000 entries from 115 countries. (March 2011) Booked to Produce Lee Taylor May 2011 (March 2011) Nominated for election to the Memphis N.A.R.A.S. (Grammy) chapter Board of Governors (March 2011) Hired to produce Steven Seagal for Blustock 2011 (March 2011) Panelist at Rockit 2011 Music Week Fayetteville, AR (April 2011) Booked to Produce Stevie Dupree Album Summer 2011 (April 2011) Elected to The Board of Governors on The Memphis Chapter of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. (April 2011) Organizer: Reeves Gabrels showcase for Summer NAMM 2011 July 21st (May 2011) Elected Vice-Chairman of The Memphis and Shelby County Music Commission (May 2011) Producer credit on Watermelon Slim and Super Chikan release “Okiesippi Blues” Entry list for nomination to 54th Grammys under Blues Album (June 2011)

Judge 2011 Elvis Tribute Artist Competition selected by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Hard Rock Int. (August 2011)

Moderator for Producer’s Panel / Forum at Harris Hall Music Dept. at University of Memphis 9/27/2011

Voted in to Unity Lodge #95 Memphis, Tn and received Entered Apprentice First Degree in Freemasonry 10/10/2011 Received Fellow Craft Second Degree 11/21/2011 and his Master Mason Third Degree 01/05/2012. York Rite Royal Arch Mason (Park Ave. #204) and Select Master of Cryptic Council (candidate in the 9th Degree Park Ave. #108) in Memphis, TN 3/31/12. Scottish Rite 32nd Degree Master Mason (President of reunion class and candidate in the 18th and 32nd Degrees)3/17/12 Ritualist in 6th, 21st and 30th Degrees, Knights of Saint Andrews Memphis Chapter. Voted in as Steward for Park Ave York Rite Cryptic Council Lodge #108 in Memphis, TN 4/12/2012, Initiated as a Shriner at Al Chymia Shrine in Memphis,TN 4/16/2012 and Clown Unit 08/2012. Installed as Senior Steward of Unity Lodge 12/09/2012, Inducted into Provost Guard as Lieutenant at Araba Shrine Ft. Myers, FL 2/18/2013. Completed Master Craftsman Course of Scottish Rite 12/2013).

Performed 2nd Tenor choir and solo for all High Holiday Services at Anshei Sephard Beth El Emeth Synagogue 2009/5770 to Present.

Road Manager for Steven Seagal in Canada. 10/11/11 to 10/14/2011

Hired to write artist interviews and CD reviews for The Audiophile Voice, Blues Revue and BluesWax Magazines. 10/19/2011 to Present

Entertainment Director and Talent Buyer for Entertainment USA and 1,000 person venue in Memphis, TN June 6th, 2012 to Present.

Judge 2012 Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition selected by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Hard Rock Int. (August 2012)

Hired as Producer and Event Manager of The 2013 Med Foundation Gala to be held March 23rd, 2013 at The Peabody Hotel in Memphis, TN (November 2012)

Federal Officer (Dual certified PAX/BAG screening)The Department of Homeland Security / TSA January 13th, 2013 to Present.

Royalties Stream Sales and Acquisition Broker.(2013)

Judge 2014 Last Chance Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Competition selected by Elvis Presley Enterprises and Hard Rock Int. (August 2014)

Burch owns and manages dozens of rental properties with his mother Dr. Wanda Burch. He is experienced in Commercial, Residential, Land and Investment Real Estate. Associate Broker and Realtor with Keller Williams Realty 930 South White Station Road Memphis, TN 38117 901-261-7900 (2014-Present) charleyburch.kwrealty.com https://www.facebook.com/charleyburchrealtor?ref=hl

Elected Vice Chairman of Employees Advisory Council of TSA at Memphis International Airport (2015)

Charley Burch pulled 3 petitions on April 20th, 2015 for Memphis, TN City Council Super District 9.

As of 11:59 am July 16th, 2015, Charley Burch is officially a candidate for Memphis City Council Super District 9 Position 1. Election Day is October 8th 2015 with early voting September 18, 2015 through October 3, 2015. Burch will be the voice of Labor and The Citizens of Memphis as a whole. Together they will rebuild Memphis for Memphians. http://voteburch.com/

December of 2016, Charley Burch became a Union Member of AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees.