Charles Brennan Gregoire is originally from the Eastern Townships in Quebec – he was born and raised in the Sherbrooke area. He was interested in music at an early age and took several years of piano and theory lessons prior to moving on to first classical, followed by acoustic and electric guitar. Major musical influences were Styx, The Beatles, Bread, Neil Young, James Taylor, Jim Croce and Gordon Lightfoot.

Charles was involved with bands during his time at Champlain CEGEP in Lennoxville, Quebec. He was fortunate to have the opportunity to work with a professional drummer, which led to performing in a local venue. A few years later at UNB in Fredericton, New Brunswick, he performed in the Red and Black Review, campus events, and on local television. He also taught guitar and wrote original material.

Charles was recruited from UNB to join a high-tech firm in the Ottawa area in 1982. Since then, he has performed at local venues, weddings, Christmas parties, church services, family gatherings, seniors’ residences, and nursing homes. His repertoire includes a combination of old-time sing-along favourites, folk, and soft rock. He is available to play in seniors’ residences, nursing homes, hospitals, cafés, and restaurants.

Charles resides in Carp, Ontario, with his wife, Heidi. They enjoy organic gardening, yoga, and travelling.