Good Time Charlie - Boomin' (2025)

Personnel:
Arle Hjelmeland – vocals, harmonica
Johnny Augland – guitar, piano, vocals
Per Fredriksen – drums
Leif Korsnes – bass, vocals
Steinar Karlsen – guitar, vocals

Good Time Charlie (GTC) will release album no. 13 – "boomin'". A vital release in the tracks of the debut album "Comin' Down With The Blues" (1995). Here it is time for a reunion with the original cast in great form and brand new songs that speak straight to the heart.

With their first album, GTC helped create something new in the Norwegian context. The album was praised by critics and has since gained status as a milestone among Norwegian blues releases.

GTC was founded in 1982 and is considered a pioneer band in Norway for authentic rhythm and blues, for which they have also garnered national and international recognition. GTC has been the backing band for blues legends such as Lowell Fulson, Hubert Sumlin, Pinetop Perkins and Jimmy Dawkins, among others.

The band developed its own authentic sound early on and has the ability to innovate. This has resulted in a powerful musical melting pot inspired by New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, West Coast Cool Blues, Boogie Woogie and Rockin' Soul.
With 12 critically acclaimed albums and several nominations for the Spellemannprisen, the band has left a clear mark.