Jared Mahone walks off stage smiling at his band and shaking his head after being featured at Essence Festival in New Orleans as Verizon’s first “Indie Icon”. It seems like only a few short years ago this whole adventure started with a couple of original songs at an open mic in Jared's hometown of Columbus, Ohio.

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It was in this thriving and diverse college music town that Jared and his friends cut their musician teeth helping to build an emerging scene known as Midwest garage soul. Over the years Jared’s sharp, emotionally-charged songwriting helped him pick up additional titles like Best Male Artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards. He also appeared on national TV as a musical guest on Katie Couric’s short-lived NYC daytime talk show. Despite these honors, Jared has no interest in chasing accolades. He favors a troubadour-style grind touring across the country bringing his tragically optimistic roots-pop music to listening rooms, house concerts, clubs, and theaters in any town, USA. 

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Jared pursues success in writing by crafting heartfelt, original songs from honest, inspired moments. His powerful vocals, soulful melodies, and bracingly raw lyrics hide behind his guy-next-door demeanor and he wins over new crowds one handshake at a time. He brings a sense of intimacy to a show no matter how large the stage.

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You can currently find Jared in one of three places; writing new music in his midwest home, recording himself or other artists/bands in his commercial studio space in Columbus, or on tour performing concerts around the country.