Carl Webb
Manager/Song Writer & Lead Singer
Instruments
Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Harmonica
Biography
Carl Webb is a multi-talented musician born in West Tennessee and raised in West Michigan. He credits much of his musical talent to his mother who taught him how to play the guitar at an early age. He also grew up listening to country and rock n' roll music and has been writing songs and playing in bands since the age of 13. Although he loved to pass the time playing and writing songs, it took winning a high school talent show with an original song to turn a pass-time into a musical career. He later studied music at Muskegon Community College where his career became even more serious after winning "Most Promising Male Vocalist" from CMA of Michigan.
When writing his music and preparing for a concert, Carl draws from many sources. These might include: childhood memories, the talents of band members, the variety of music and artists he was exposed to through out his career. Carl Webb & the band do what they do best: their own blend of American music including Country, Rock n'Roll and Blues, which they share at a variety of venues from nightclubs to casinos.
Carl has had the honor and opportunity to open for a wide range of artists such as:
Carl's singing and songwriting influences are:
Just to name a few.
Carl has a love for all music, which is the reason he includes the variety in is shows. He sings, plays both lead and rhythm guitar plus harmonica. He is also the founding member of Southern Edge for the past 12 years. 2004 is a new beginning for Carl with a new band: the CARL WEBB BAND.