Charlie Mars

If a young Charlie Mars hadn’t heard MJ’s ‘Thriller’ or Bon Jovi’s ‘Slippery When Wet’ he might never have made the transition from small-town youngster to Mississippi mega musician. Luckily those key influences sparked Charlie’s Growth as a musician and now years later he’s taking his soulful brand of acoustic majesty to stages all over the US.

With a passionate voice, he has seen comparisons to everyone from Jason Mraz to Jeff Buckley but manages to hold a warmth that gives it a far more down to earth tone than Buckley’s ethereal wail. In fact his whole set feels brilliantly grounded, with songs that are sharp but relatable, Charlie’s sets really invite the crowd into his world. By putting himself on their level he makes for an instantly engrossing show that will make even first time viewers feel like his biggest fan by the end of the set. With all this taking place over the joyous bounce of his finger-picked guitar style, Charlie makes for an absolutely charming performer and one you’ll want to see again and again.