“Checkdown Charlie’s set at Robson Valley Music Festival was entirely captivating, with creative arrangements, endearing stories, and my most reliable barometer: lyrics that brought me to tears. Their sound and songs are fresh, inventive, and close to the heart of life.” – Scott Cook “A few weeks ago, I had the distinct pleasure of sharing the stage with Checkdown Charlie, featuring Melissa Walker and Sarah Wildi in a workshop at the Coldsnap Music Festival in Prince George, BC. The way Melissa and Sarah switch between banjo, guitars, upright bass and flawless vocal harmonies is not just impressive, it’s hypnotic. They have the incredible ability to make a room feel huge and intimate at the same time. Oh and they don’t just write songs, they craft stories that stick with you long after the music stops. Their songwriting is raw, honest and deeply relatable. As their bio states: “Checkdown Charlie pulls heartstrings, not punches” and I couldn’t agree more. “ – Linda McRae