Projects I'm involved with & my news in music.
Quatro
Described as “progressive Americana,” this is the most unique sound around. The group specializes in taking fresh, unconventional and exotic approaches to familiar thing in their very vocal music.
Chuck Schiele (vocals, guitar), Heather Kubacki (vocals, cello), George Newton (pedal steel, vocals), John Dancks (double-bass).
NEWS
With 2 releases to date, Quatro planning to release EP in 2025!
Surf School
High-energy rock band based in C NY playing cover material. Influences are wide unlikely and fun. FTheagles to No Doubt, The Peppers to Petty, Pretenders to ZZ Top.
Chuck Schiele (vocals, guitar), Christopher Ames (vocals, guitar), Heather Kubacki (vocals, cello), Mark Leon Tanner (bass), Steve Robinson (guitar), Dan Morison (drums).
NEWS
Surf School to release debut original EP in 2025!
solo & small ensembles
Chuck plays solo all the time in songwriter-specific events; and also as a steady-working musician. A h jukebox with endless cover material selections.
NEWS
Chuck to release debut original solo acoustic EP in 2025!
LOVE LETTERS
The idaea of the Love Letters recording project is simply to play with pals I otherwise don't get to play with much, since we're all so busy with our respective agendas. Love Letter #1 released in 2020.
Simeon Flick (lead guitar), Edgar Pagan (bass), Byron Cage (drums), Heather Kubacki (backing vocals) and Chuck Schiele (vocals, guitar)
NEWS
Love Letters #2 is to release in 2025 - star-studded line-up TBA, soon!