Old Memories and Me is an autobiography by legendary songwriter Charlie Craig that takes you from his humble beginnings on a small cotton mill village in South Carolina to the streets of music row in Nashville, Tennessee where his life and music career come in daily contact with some of the biggest names in the history of country music. In this nothing held back story of failures, success, tears, laughter, romance, heartbreak and sometimes humorous candor, Charlie Craig takes you on a personal journey with him that leads down pathways he walked with such stars as Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Aaron Tippin, Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith and many others. Charlie's life and career are filled with stories you have never heard or read before. You will learn what it was like writing songs with Alan Jackson and watching him go from a mailroom clerk in 1987 to the mega star he is today. Charlie talks about writing for Dolly Parton's publishing company and spending memorable moments with her and Porter Wagoner. This well known songwriter's personal life and career is written in great detail as Charlie shares his experiences with the world, both the highlights and the low points, the awards won and the dreams lost. This book isn't just about a songwriter and his music; it is about love and life as well. From beginning to end you feel as though you are sitting in your living room or den listening to this man tell you stories you could listen to all day long. Some will make you laugh, some will make you cry, but every line will make you feel you are there. From a Carolina cotton field to a little cemetery in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, you can't help but become a part of Old Memories and Me....Old Memories and Me

Performing Tim McGraw Tribute from Nashville 

Peekskill Concert Series (NY) - 2008 & 2009
Ohio State Fair (OH) - 2008
T Bone Walker Blues Fest (TX) - 2008
New Bern Jazz and Blues Fest (NC) - 2008
Stratham State Fair (NH) - 2008
Indian Ranch (MA) - 2008
Red Cross Country Music Festival (SC) - 2008
Cabarrus County Fair (NC) - 2008

Various bars, clubs casinos, and events throughout the country.

2006
LONGROAD at ARLENE'S GROCERY, NYC - AUG 13, 7PM
LONGROAD at AXIS LOUNGE, Carlstadt, NJ - SEP 15
LONGROAD at VINTAGE LOUNGE, Levittown, NY - SEP 23
LONGROAD at ARLENE'S GROCERY, NYC - OCT 14
LONGROAD at SIN-E, NYC - NOV 16
LONGROAD at VINTAGE LOUNGE, Levittown, NY - NOV 18
SEEDS AT THE SILO at GROG & TANKARD, Washington, DC - DEC 20, 11PM

Videos courtesy of Casino Del Sol

Regarding a recent show I booked:

It was so GREAT!!!!  They were AWESOME!!!!!  Everyone loved them!  They were a crowd pleaser for sure!  It was the first time people went up to the artist after the concert and wanted to take pictures and get autographs!!  The women were all worked up over (the lead singer)! We got so many compliments and people had a great time!  I would love to have them back.

Once again thank you so much for all of your help.  You are such a pleasure to work with.  Your artists are very lucky to have you representing them!  You do a fantastic job!  I can’t wait for more Kim Venturo artists!!  Thanks again!