Charlie Sexton (born August 11, 1968, San Antonio, Texas) is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter, and record producer who grew up in Austin's blues and rock scene. He broke through as a teenager with the 1985 hit "Beat's So Lonely" and went on to become one of the most respected session and touring guitarists in American music, best known for his long-running role as lead guitarist in Bob Dylan's Never Ending Tour band. Beyond Dylan, Sexton co-founded the blues-rock outfit Arc Angels, has produced records for Lucinda Williams, Edie Brickell, and Ryan Bingham, and since 2021 has toured regularly alongside Elvis Costello & The Imposters.
Elvis Costello & The Imposters with Charlie Sexton added eight more UK and European dates to their 2026 'Radio Soul!' tour, bringing the total to 13 shows including stops in Brighton, Stockholm, Hamburg, and Oslo.
Elvis Costello announced a 2026 UK headline tour with The Imposters and Charlie Sexton, covering Birmingham, London, Portsmouth, and Newcastle under the 'Radio Soul!' banner.
Sexton performed alongside Patti Smith and Michael Stipe at a concert in New York City.
The 'Radio Soul!: The Early Songs of Elvis Costello' US tour, featuring Sexton as guitarist, launched in Seattle on June 12 and ran through Miami Beach on July 12.
Sexton appeared at 'People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith' in New York City.
