When the Charlie Brechtel Band plugs in at the Legendary Buffalo Chip, it is always a special treat. We're privileged to have Charlie back this year to provide his very unique, bluesy brand of Sturgis Rally music. He'll be here all week.

“There is a history, a legacy and a brotherhood that comprise the soul of the American biker, you know, the ones that come to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally,” Charlie said.

Those also are the elements separating Charlie's music from any other entertainer aiming their talents at Sturgis Rally bikers.

With Charlie it's about reality. It's about what actually goes on --and has gone on-- within the inner circle of America's last breed of folk heroes. Charlie doesn't just play the kind of rockin' blues that is the perfect soundtrack to this way of life; Charlie takes his listeners into a world that was begun in America's post WWII years, screamed through the 50s and 60s and has evolved into one of the most powerful and envied sub-cultures that this country has ever produced.

His tribute tunes are becoming legendary. His music pays homage to the biker lifestyle in a way that no other musician has ever done. Charlie Brechtel weaves the personalities who pioneered this way of life into the heart of all of his songs.

Charlie's roots extend back to his hometown of New Orleans...the tradition of that town...the power...the feel...it's all there...it's deep within the blood. He's played with Gregg Allman and John Lee Hooker...his CDs feature some of the best musicians in blues and rock 'n roll today. His tunes will be heard in upcoming specials on the History Channel and in the DVD that accompanies the book, "The Original Wild Ones."

Charlie appears with Eddie Money and the legendary B3 wizard, Deacon Jones on Jones’ new CD, Jonesin’ for Money.  Also appearing on the CD were John Lee Hooker, Gregg Allman, Lester Chambers, Dr. John and Elvin Bishop.  He was also featured in the November issue of European Easyriders.

 See more about Charlie at :

http://www.bikersinnercircle.com/charlie_brechtel_at_the_buffalo_chip_campground_in_sturgis.htm