Charmed Times Reunion Band, The

The CTRB formed in 2000, reviving past musical partnerships and friendships in order to play for fun, and record original music and favorite classics.

They released a couple of indie CDs. Their song “The Echoes Show” was the theme song for Kenny Schreiber’s weekly Echoes of the Past radio show on WTMD-FM. They also performed shows at the Arbutus Fire Hall (with a reunion of the Koffee Beans), and at the June 15, 2002 R&B Jam with the Epics, Dynamics, Majestics, Mello Men, and others.

The group members, all had extensive backgrounds in bands and music. Their emphasis was on singing with harmony, playing popular songs that are familiar to audiences in and around the Baltimore area.

Tom Engle was the principal lead singer. He did Sam & Dave, Temptations, Roy Orbison, and many more. Tom sang for the Deltas, and Tommy and the Artelles. He’s a solid performer with a smooth voice.

Jimmy Hughes played bass (and guitar on occasion – also an accomplished and entertaining vocalist. Jimmy’s played with many area bands, including the Rhythmaires, CJ and the Rivieras, Legend, and the well-known Lower East Side.

Marty Mettee played in local bands during the ’60s. He played lead guitar in the Marauders and The Graham Chambers System, both fixtures at Baltimore’s ’60s teen club, the Bluesette. He’s an accomplished guitarist who also sang backup vocals on most of the CTRB repertoire.

Bob Jones on drums – he was a founding member of the popular Cindy and the Censations, and the beat behind the ever-popular Sentries for 35 years.

Gene Bracken was the keyboardist. He’s an experienced player, working with CJ and the Legends, and the Sentries. He toured the country with a number of bands in the ’70s. Gene is a serious musician and accomplished singer, providing both lead and backup vocals.

Ray Quigley played rhythm guitar. Ray performed with the popular band The Graham Chambers System and other bands in the area.