Lightnin' Charlie Off the Record the Trials and Tribulations of a Travelin' Troubadour Second Edition - Softcover

Dolinger, Charlie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1582753202 ISBN 13: 9781582753201

Publisher: Charles Dolinger, 2012

Synopsis

WARNING---HILARIOUS CONTENT!!! Do not drink milk, coffee, or any other liquid while reading Lightnin' Charlie's Off The Record...or you'll make a mess of everything that's in front of you, and we cannot refund your money due to spills and spit-stains on the pages of your book!!! Be warned, and take the proper precautions---EXTREMELY FUNNY! You’ll laugh till you cry at these hysterical, tall and true tales of madness, lunacy, comedy, and truth. Off The Record is a sort of non-fiction comic book or reality show – set in rock ’n’ roll hyperspace – that documents the extraordinary exploits of our hero, Lightnin’ Charlie. Although Lightnin’ possesses no super-powers (other than attracting fiasco and mayhem everywhere he goes), he does have the ability to somehow survive these scrapes, and has the audacity to proudly retell them here in this one-of-a-kind, hilarious autobiography. That is our good luck. Mild-mannered Charlie by day, when night falls (or trouble calls), that’s when Lightnin’ Man dons his trusty hat and guitar – he never uses a cape – and becomes the psycho-magnet, semi-super hero we know and love as Lightnin’ Charlie. World-renowned singer, songwriter, and musician Lightnin’ Charlie’s insanely funny and poignant memoir is a collection of side-splitting stories and amazing anecdotes from his experiences as a full-time, touring musician, reformed saloon singer, and ultimately is his testimony as a born-again Christian, who has seen—and lived—the dark side.

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Review:

“Lightnin’ Charlie delivers again! Off The Record gives us an inside look at the origins of his lifelong quest for making music – what he calls ‘Good Music for Good People’ – and provides marvelous insights into the crazy carnival of events that made him into the man he is today. Wouldn’t it be great if more folks were so observant, in-tune, well-versed, and hip-to-the-tip as Lightnin’ Charlie? I think so. And I believe they will be – after reading this gem of a book!” – Tim Rouse, Author of the Delmer Green Series

“Off The Record by Lightnin’ Charlie showcases his very wry sense of humor and loquacious literary style, and on every subject, he is both painfully honest and tenderly compassionate. Lightnin’ Charlie’s Off The Record presents a bold and extraordinary variety of daily encounters that tell moving tales of all too ordinary madness. This is vintage Lightnin’ Charlie!” – Harmonica Todd Levine, Chicago Blues Harmonica Master

“Lightnin’ Charlie is an amazing artist – painting pictures full of emotion with words – through his gift of storytelling. His satires, rants and raves, and his reflections on life have become a sensation on his website and are now complete in Off The Record. No matter what soapbox, stage, or situation Charlie finds himself...his humor, his character, and his love for God always shines through. A merry heart doeth good like a medicine, and you – the reader – are in for some fine, funny medicine. His passionate personal tirades always inspire gut-laughs in me, and although I am a bit prejudiced (because he is my friend and brother), I guarantee that you are in for a real and rare treat!” – Rev. Elbert Charpie, Pastor and Author of “The Return”

5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS—GET READY TO LAUGH!

“This storyteller is great. Most of his stories could not be made up! The way the story unfolds draws you in and you can ‘feel’ the experience. He is brave enough to be a believer (in Christ) and tells us about his Christian journey. Even with that this book is down right funny! Charlie is a renown guitarist and since compiling these stories of being on the road as a musician it adds to his resume.

I am privileged to give this book, as a present, to people that I know would appreciate Charlie’s humor or need a lift-up in life. It is hilarious, inspiring and the stories are true!” – Edward J. Peeks (amazon review)

5.0 OUT OF 5 STARS—DRAWS YOU INTO HIS STORIES WITH A DRY HUMOR AND WIT THAT IS AN EASY AND EXTREMELY ENJOYABLE READ!

“Written with only the experience that life on the road as a professional musician can give. LC draws you into his stories with a dry humor and wit that is an easy and enjoyable read. His stories are filled with an honesty and grit that translates well on paper and keeps you reading till the very end. Very enjoyable read , I highly recommend!” – A. Gray (amazon reviewer)

About this edition

• Publisher: Charles Dolinger
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1582753202
• ISBN 13: 9781582753201
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 466