Charlie Imes at Wicked Cantina (AMI)

When singer-songwriter Charlie Imes penned the rhyme “I’m leaving behind a trail of sand, bringing my beach all across this land,” he didn’t just have the basis for the title track of his forthcoming album. He summed up his approach to life.

Imes comes by his coastal vibe honestly. He honed his craft on the beaches of California from an early age, entertaining friends around the fire pit with his guitar, songs and stories. But dreams of a music career got sidetracked by office work, the launch of a legal services firm and a brief stint in San Diego politics.

It was surviving stage 3 colon cancer and a serious bout of diverticulitis a little more than 10 years ago that brought Imes back to music. He was in the midst of a painstaking recovery when his doctor advised him to eliminate stress from his life. So he ditched the suit and tie, strapped on his guitar and has never looked back.

His performance style has stayed true to those early times. Whether imparting his laid back, jazzy folk rock sound or directly addressing his audience, Imes is a above all storyteller. The songs he chooses, whether his own or borrowed from other musicians, speak to his life experiences, nuggets of which he shares with his audience. No cover. 

About the venue:

Wicked Cantina is on a mission to bring fresh, authentic (on the spicy side) Austin style Tex Mex to town. Our restaurants are locally owned and operated by some taco eating, margarita drinking fanatics who can't wait to share their love of the Austin cuisine with you.

All of our food is hand made in-house daily. We specialize in delicious, Austin style Tex Mex as well as tasty American classics. Fresh food, fresh modern family friendly vibe, full liquor bar and ample parking await you.