As a forerunner of the Midwest "garage soul" movement, Jared Mahone fills out singer/ songwriter tunes with a band full of powerhouse, pocket players. Bill Withers/Marc Brussard/Allen Stone

Jared Mahone has patiently turned hometown open mic night glory into a humble career as a nationally touring independent musician. His raw, acoustic songs and storytelling are inspired by an amalgamation of Jared's upbringing on 90's soul, R&B, and Hip Hop along with his passion for grinding out real music with talented friends. These elements he absorbed while growing up in the Hilltop neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio where he lives still. 

Despite regional recognition as the 2013 Verizon Indie Icon, national recognition appearing as musical guest on Katie Couric's ABC daytime talk show, or being named Best Male Artist in the 2014 International Acoustic Music Awards, Jared dismisses fame chasing. Instead, he favors a troubadour-style trudge across the country meeting new supporters one handshake at a time.

Jared chases his version of success in music maintaining a "Deacon Blues" delusion for the next plateau as he crafts inspired moments into original, palatable pop art that speaks on and to the human condition. He creates a sense of intimacy no matter how large the stage wrapping crowds into a narrative of which they ultimately become the subject.