After being featured at Essence Festival in New Orleans as Verizon’s first “Indie Icon”, Jared Mahone walks off stage and exchanges a smile with his band. They shake their heads thinking back to when this adventure started with a few songs at an open mic in Jared's hometown of Columbus, Ohio.

 

Even after being honored as Best Male Artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards and appearing on national TV as a musical guest on Katie Couric’s short-lived daytime talk show, Jared has no interest in chasing accolades. He favors a troubadour-style adventure touring across the country and brings his tragically optimistic roots-pop garage soul music to listening rooms, clubs, and theaters in any town, USA. ​

 

After embarking on many national tours as a solo artist, Jared's songwriting took an organic shift to Americana soul music better fit for the listening rooms he frequented. He found a passion for connecting with his fanbase in a more personal way by booking house concerts in private living rooms from coast to coast.  

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Jared pursues success in writing by crafting heartfelt, original songs from 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. Fans of gritty garage soul, smooth roots pop, and sharp, emotionally charged songwriting flock to Jared’s shows for a sound that’s both timeless and undeniably fresh.

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Jared is currently 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.