Rollercoaster Riders

Based in Orange County, California, the Rollercoaster Riders refers to the songwriting and production duo, Karl Sanger and Charlene Song. Born & raised in Rochester, New York, Karl Sanger is a diverse and creatively gifted Multi-instrumentalist (Tenor, Alto, Soprano & Baritone Saxophones, Vocalist, Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Keyboards, Guitar, Harmonica, Penny Whistle, Pocket Sax), Songwriter, Collaborator, Writer, Producer, and Talent Agent. Charlene Song, a native of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a Vocalist, Songwriter, Voice Instructor, Worship Leader, Marketer and Graphic Designer. Karl and Charlene met while working together in one of Orange County’s hottest 5 piece funky variety cover bands, Funky Syndrome.

Karl Sanger has been in and around the music business all his life. Gifted at an early age with a golden ear, he began playing in his native New York club scene, studied at some of the finest institutions & soon began to fuel a love affair with music that has lasted his lifetime. After attending Nazareth College of the Arts, Karl began his professional life as a musician where he honed his musical craft & played in numerous bands. Karl’s saxophone, keyboard, emcee & vocal talents would later take him on tour to the West Coast where he relocated in Los Angeles. Karl took a break from touring to use his business skills where he spent several years in hotel management culminating with a position as General Manager of a 300 room hotel in the Disneyland area. Karl soon realized that if he was going to work 60-80 hours a week, it might as well be in his own business. Thus, he combined his business know-how with his love of film, television, literature, music, & entertainment. The result was Sanger Talent Agency, a licensed & bonded talent agency including a film & music division representing LA’s finest actors, screenwriters & recording artists in addition to an entertainment company, booking all types of talent for casinos, special events, concerts, corporations, conventions, private functions, etc.

Karl is the featured saxophonist for the prominent critically acclaimed tribute band, Turn The Page, The Ultimate Tribute to Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band, playing theaters, casino show rooms and concerts across the globe as well as a variety of other projects such as The Sam Morrison Band, Southern Rock Explosion, The Karl Sanger Project & The Funky Syndrome Duo. He can often be found in various recording studios as he is a sought after session recording artist or teaching in his studio, sharing his gift with hungry students. Karl cherishes personal time with his wife, his 3 beautiful adult children, niece & significant others in the Los Angeles area and his 1st grandson.

Charlene Song is a newcomer to the greater Los Angeles/Orange County music scene and the entertainment industry. Charlene honed her vocal talents by singing background and lead vocals in church ministries on and off throughout her youth. The coronavirus pandemic forced Charlene to rethink her priorities and passions, and helped her realize it was time to utilize her musical talents at a larger level outside of the church. Since 2020, Charlene has released a few singles that have received airplay on UK and global radio shortly after release and opened up a virtual voice studio teaching students of all ages at her home. After giving birth to her firstborn son in 2021, she now finds herself singing in front of diverse audiences with the Funky Syndrome Band and OC Groove Band in addition to writing original material with Rollercoaster Riders. Outside of music, Charlene works in manufacturing as a Marketing Manager and loves spending time with her husband and son.

Together, Karl and Charlene have teamed up to write, record, and produce incredible music spanning a variety of genres and styles. The music making process is a process filled with great emotional extremes and excitement. Rollercoaster Riders fully intends to translate that dynamic emotional experience, inspiring and uplifting listeners with the hottest music in the industry today.