Charlie & The Welfare comes from the surroundings of Breda in Holland and was founded in 2005. The Band consists of four passionate musicians and plays mostly original songs. Now and then musical heroes as John Fogerty or Eric Clapton are covered. Because of the wide variety of repertoire a performance of the band is never the same. In addition, Charlie & The Welfare is a band that despite the extensive experience, doesn’t relie on routinious and technical playing, but more on feeling. "Cross the lines " the first CD was recorded in 2006. Now, in may 2014 the successor " A different time " is finally ready. The outstanding guitar work and the singing of Hans Vermeeren combined with Hammond sound of Frankie Vee creates contagious sound. The bandmebers are: Hans Vermeeren : Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica Roel Bisschops : Drums Laurens Verdurmen : Basguitar Frankie Vee : Hammond, Piano Charlie (Hans Vermeere...