Carolina Vibes music runs on a kaleidoscopic spectrum of sound and color, a fusion of Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Reggae, Soul, Jazz, and other influences. The band spreads its message of peace, love, and happiness through improvisational live performances structured around tightly woven tunes spanning a host of musical genres. CV formed in Charlotte, North Carolina in 2013, led by vocalist Marsha and her guitarist husband, Chris. Along with Paul playing the bass and Beattie playing the drums and percussion, the band has developed a truly original style, driven in every instance by a singular purpose: the love of playing music.
Snatch the Snail from Charlotte, North Carolina is a multi-instrumentalist and has been expressing his vehement range through a variety of projects. By the age of 17, he experienced what many musicians work a lifetime to achieve; generating enough success to tour with his bands and professionally record multiple EPs. Snatch the Snail's reluctance to adhere to any specific genre has aided the development of a signature Snail Formula for his own signature Snail sound.
Grove driven rock 'n' roll. We're a group of friends waving the flag of 70s psychedelic glam/hard rock with a modern grunge twist. Our debut EP scheduled for release soon is being produced by Charlotte native and a member of Grand Funk Railroad- Tim Cashion.
The Bill Miller Band, 2012, 2015 and 2016 Quarter finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN and 2013 Charlotte Music Awards Blues Band of the Year is sure to get you moving to their high-powered, contemporary interpretation of vintage blues. Father and Son share vocals with Bill III on guitar and Bill jr. on harmonica. Mike Peters handles the keys. Randall Cowles holds down the bottom while Tim Martin provides the beat. They've been exciting southeastern U. S. audiences with their high energy shows since 2006. The recipe for their Blues is to mix Chicago with a bit of Texas and some Southern Rock, and add a whole lot of their own passion and drive.
Charlotte, NC based psychedelic/experimental rock band, featuring members of Hectorina and BTSUTC. Band members includeJohn William Harrell, Thomas Michael, Sizemore, Zachary Charles Jordan and Derrick J. Hines.
Michael Tracy combines straightforward American Rock and Roll with poignant lyrical themes, reminiscent of Rock Singer/Songwriter idols like Tom Petty, Bob Seger, John Mellencamp, and Bruce Springsteen. He has released four studio albums, and together with his band has shared the stage with Bon Jovi (garnering him a featured article in Billboard Magazine), Poison, George Thorogood, Styx, Foreigner, Don Felder, Jefferson Starship, Dokken, and Zach Myers (Shinedown). Michael Tracy will release his new album Still Got Soul on November 17, 2017, recorded in Los Angeles with producer/co-writer Sahaj Ticotin. Michael's latest effort is his most ambitious yet, representing an artist who has clearly found his voice and a "lane" to call his own.
Pam is an American modern roots musician born and bred in the South, well versed in the blues. Her debut album Hot Mess hit #1 on the Roots Music Report, #3 on Sirius XM BB Kings Bluesville and #25 on The Living Blues charts, making a name for herself in the blues world. When her band broke up in 2014 she was mentored on guitar by the legendary blues woman, Debbie Davies.
Her latest record ""Steal Your Heart"" was dubbed one of the top 20 albums of 2017 by Blues Rock Review Magazine.
Although she has many awards and nominations under her belt she finds the most rewarding aspect of her career to be the impact her music has on people. After earning the right to sing the blues, by overcoming addiction, depression and physical ailments, she serves up a positive message along with her music; Knowing how it healed her, she plans to carry this message to others in hopes it will heal them too.
Rothschild is a 3-piece rock band. Band members include Keenan Jackson, Alex McEachern and Dakota Boelte.
The Boron Heist is a 4-piece rock and roll band. Band members include Cody Ward (guitar), Owen Sykes (vocals), Tyler Adams (drums) and Mark Ervin (bass).
The Penitentials is a 4-piece rock and roll band. Band members include Terry Hudson (bass, vocals), Charlito (guitar, vocals), Jason Racino (vocals,guitar) and Tim Benson (drums).
In the Summer of 2015, the brothers Smallwood and the brothers Bowman joined forces to become Warboys U.S.! With the aid of years of previous experience in various local, national, and international acts, they self-produced their first full-length album Hot Brass, and took it to the stage in early 2016. A short time later in July 2017 the band followed up with another self-produced release, the EP Man Alive!, and later Kugelhagel, the German language single version of the song Hot Brass.
Warboys U.S.' music draws on a wide range of influences, utilizing sounds from classic rock'n'roll and punk rock, with occasional nods to classic country/western music. I could now go on about how great their music is, but you should just hear it and experience it for yourself!
The Spongetones, formed in 1979, are an American power pop band from Charlotte, North Carolina. They formed from a desire to play Beatles and other 60's music they grew up with.
Very much influenced by the British Invasion, the Spongetones carried on the musical genre through acclaimed original songwriting, jangle pop riffs, and lilting vocals of Beatlesque quality. In his 2007 book, Shake Some Action, John M. Borack rated the Beat and Torn album (a re-release of Beat Music with Torn Apart on DVD) at number 25 of his Top 200 Power Pop Albums of all time, comparing the album to early Beatles and Searchers, calling the album ""simply wonderful."" Rolling Stone gave Beat Music a 3-1/2 star review and Torn Apart a 3-star review.
Chris Garges is a freelance recording studio engineer and drummer in the Charlotte, North Carolina region. He has worked in a number of studios and has played in various clubs, churches, halls, and theatres in NC and around the US. He prefers to remain as versatile and active as possible in a variety of musical situations as recording engineer, drummer, and/or percussionist. was born in Charlotte, NC, where he learned saxophone and piano at an early age. While in junior-high and high school, he studied classical percussion for six years with timpanist Carol Stumpf, became a Merit Scholar and Principal Percussionist with the Charlotte Symphony Youth Orchestra, played the first notes ever at the premiere performance of the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra (the opening snare drum roll of "The Star-Spangled Banner"), and traveled with Grammy-nominated country artists, The Moody Brothers.
Hipshack is a rock‐pop‐funk‐soul party band that's totally committed to keeping the dance floor packed. Known as the "Swiss Army Knife" of bands, they perform the classics, modern hits and everything in between in ALL styles of music! These musicians are full-time, professional, working musicians hailing from Charlotte, NC. All band members are college-educated with undergrad and grad degrees in all styles of music. Hipshack earned the honor of being acknowledged in Modern Bride Magazine as one of 150 best wedding bands for hire in the USA, 2005-2008!
Revelry Soul is a 4-piece Soul Rock, Alternative, Blues band from Rock Hill, SC. With Gary Baker Jr. leading the helm on drums, the band instantly grabs audiences' attention with Josh Hamilton's gritty classic-rock vocals. Mitch Kelly matches talent with Hamilton's by providing memorable guitar riffs and melodies for each song. The band comes full circle with Ben Smyth rounding out the bottom end with his incredible talent on Bass Guitar. As a whole, this quartet of musicians bring a powerful and memorable performance everywhere they go. Forming in the year of 2015, the band began playing in front of audiences in a matter of months. Fans of all genres of Rock, Soul, and Blues couldn't help but instantly fall in love with the bands gritty sound after hearing them perform their material. With impactful original songs such as "Workin' Man", "Collide", and "Gypsy Soul", audiences couldn't wait to hear more. After listening to their fans' feedback and requests for more orignial music, the band continued writing, and is currently working on a 7-song EP that will be recorded in historic Muscle Shoals Alabama. The bands first single is slated to release at the end of Spring 2018, followed by the full lenght EP in the Summer. Revelry Soul has recently opened for local headlining musicians such as Michael Tracy, Moses Jones, and Mightier Than Me. Looking to expand their name and brand more, the band is touring throughout the Southeast U.S. throughout 2018.
A place where mandolin meets rock guitar and funk bass with awesome harmonies and singable hooks. Eddie Z & The Vault Dwellers have received rave reviews from the press for their lives shows. They can perform as a 4 piece or as a full 9 piece band depending on the venue and the occasion. Many of the areas finest musicians play in The Vault Dwellers. Eddie Z - Together In The Vault is available on iTunes, Apple music, Spotify and amazon or can be purchased at www.eddiezmuzic.com
Eddie Z - guitar, mandolin and voicebox
Erin Icenhour - Lead vocals
Clifton Vann - Guitar
Greg Dampier - Drums
Jason Atkins - Keys
Adrian Crutchfield - Sax
Kyle and Lisa Cooper - Backing vocals
Cuzco is an Instrumental Math Rock band out of Charlotte, NC, USA. They play at various venues around the Charlotte area, and have a passion for their music that burns through the ceiling.
"DTA & The Echoes captures the spirit of old soul while emphasizing its youthful energy and fresh songwriting.
Delivering vocals and keyboard is our leading lady, DownTown Abby, Abby Bryant. Laying down the groove are The Echoes with Bailey Faulkner (guitar), Logan Hall (bass), and Steven Cornacchia (drums).
DownTown Abby & The Echoes formed in the summer of 2016 in the mountains of North Carolina, taking influence from the work of the Tedeschi Trucks Band and Grace Potter & The Nocturnals among many titans of southern soul and Mo-town. Over a year later, the band relocated to Charlotte to bring its fresh take on soul to an ever-growing fan base. With performances at regional festivals and some of NC's most popular music venues under its belt, DownTown Abby & The Echoes has never been more focused on its mission to bring funky, dance-inducing original tunes to the places you most love to hear music
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The band's EP, Leavin' You, brings the energy of a live DTA show to the web, encouraging everyone to hear the exciting new directions modern soul rock is headed.
With powerful vocals and a groovy rhythm section, DownTown Abby & The Echoes is a must-see for all ages and musical preferences."
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music producer and band leader, Todd has spent over a decade as a solo performer and multiple band member of the southeastern U.S. From central North Carolina, his career started in late night bar haunts at the age of fifteen, playing four hour nights across the state. Delving into songwriting mixed with the barroom blues that would please patrons, Todd had to raise the standard of songwriting to be as good as the classic songs he was playing. Through many different groups, he would adapt genres for the crowd, playing with a wave of talented musicians throughout the state.
"Formed in North Carolina in 2013 by multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Stephen Warwick, Ancient Cities melds well-crafted lyrics with fuzzed-out guitars, hints of psychedelia, and a pop sensibility.
Warwick gained noteriety in 2010 with his lof-fi folk endeavor titled Talking Machine, receiving local acclaim as best song-writer and landing on Shuffle Magazine's top 10 list of best albums that year.
Seeking a new musicial outlet, Warwick headed back to the studio and enlisted friends to join him in the for . Towards the end of the recordings, Justin Fedor (The New Familiars) joined Warwick and the two set out as a duo for their first tour under the name Ancient Cities, after a dream Warwick had as a child. July 2014 marked the release of Ancient Cities' self-titled debut album, and they expanded their live sound with the addition of Justin Faircloth (The Houston Brothers) on organ and synth.
They've been touring up and down the east coast for a few years playing club dates as well as festivals such as CMJ Music Marathon, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion and the prestegious Newport Folk Festival's 56th anniversary. They were one of three bands chosen by Converse to play Newport, as well as record at Converse Rubber Tracks Studio in Boston where they started work on their follow-up album Supermoon Blackout. Ancient Cities has been featured in the Vanity Fair and the Village Voice, as well as a series of live videos with famed music sites PASTE Magazine and Live & Breathing. You can catch them this summer/fall out on tour in support of their second album."
"Temperance League is a 6 piece rock and roll band. Band members include Shawn Lynch, Eric Scott, Bruce Hazel, Chad Wilson, David Kim and Jay Garrigan. "
It all started when bassist Joe Williams got a stand-up bass fiddle and set out in pursuit of the genuine C&W sound. It didn't take him long to recruit Catawba City songster Bill Noonan on vocals and acoustic guitar, and it just so happened that their long-time musical compadre Joe Turick had been busy woodshedding on steel guitar. Tim Belk's solid tasteful approach on drums was a perfect fit and rounded out the lineup. The Hey Joes engage in reverent readings from the Books of Hank, Carl Smith, Ray Price and other giants of the era, and from modern traditionalists like Wayne Hancock. They end the night on an electric note, where honky-tonk meets rock and roll, mixing up classic dancing and drinking songs with more eclectic covers and selections from Noonan's catalog of top-notch originals.
"Leisure McCorkle is an intergalactic experimental performance artist. He is currently on tour to promote his new album. A dedicated follower of the American underground music scene, singer/songwriter Leisure McCorkle brings a healthy knowledge of the classic alternative scene to his brand of energetic hard rock. Starting... "
"The Pintos play songs by John Doe, Tom Waits, Burl Ives, Jeff Tweedy, and Alejandro Escovedo, as well as originals by guitarist/singer Chris Edwards. Chris Edwards on guitars and singing, Zach Stein on drums and whistling and Ken Cotner on unplugged electric bass."
RevelWood is a 3 piece rock band from Charlotte, NC. Band members include Grey Brewster, Tim Haney and Kerry Brooks.
Well known throughout the Charlotte music scene for over 10 years, Mathey is an accomplished songwriter and fantastic musician. Mathey plays a great mix of covers that can appeal to any age group. Jay also brings the party to the scene as he has been also touring for the past 10 years throughout the southeast
"Bullfrog Moon is a five piece Charlotte area jam band. We've been spreading good vibes around CLT since 2015. Instrumentation includes, guitar, bass, drums, saxophone, keyboards and harmonica. We bring a unique interpretation to covers of material such as The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers, Widespread Panic, Phish, Talking Heads, The Meters, Pink Floyd and many others. Our live shows feature free flowing but tightly executed improvisation. We enjoy playing bars, festivals, breweries and private parties all the Charlotte and Lake Norman area."
Live entertainment brought to you by a young woman from the heart of Tennessee, spreading good vibes and music in and around the Charlotte, NC area.
We're Big Ole' Team or Big Team for short nice to meet ya! The band members include they have have released a demo called "Better Man" on SoundCloud for y'all to listen to. If you like listening to rock n' roll or dancing then we suggest ya give it a listen.
Ezra Root has played in the greater Charlotte area for the last 3 years. A labor of love, he has always put music first. He says that "Music has decorated the happiest and darkest times of my life but has been the one thing that i have been constantly in love with every step of the way" Major infuluences include Blues, Sothern rock, Reggae, Soul, and Rap. His music has been influenced by the likes of Sam Cooke to Slightly Stoopid, Tom Petty, George Benson, S.R.V. and anywhere in between.
Nate Randall is a guitarist and vocalist playing mostly acoustic lounge rock. Nate has been in Charlotte since 2011, after moving from Indiana. He started playing his dad's trumpet in middle school, then ventured into percussion. From drums he picked up a guitar and started writing and singing. When Nate first started building his band, he sent out a craigslit add for a drummer and met up with Floyd Hamilton. They we hit it off immediately not unlike meeting Phil Lyew (sax) and Cole Milware (bass) all the same. Nate met Raymond Burkle (backup vocals/videographer) through work as well. The band enjoys the scene here in Charlotte, there are a lot of great musicians and talented artists. They hope to see you out at one of their shows soon!
"The Eyebrows are a rock band from Charlotte, NC, whose quirky lyrics - coupled with manic-fuzz guitar, beer-soaked bass and a retro backbeat - have brought comparisons to the Talking Heads and Pixies with a touch of The Stranglers and Modern Lovers.Their name comes from a Frank Zappa quote: "The computer can't tell you the emotional story. It can give you the exact mathematical design, but what's missing is the eyebrows." Lead Eyebrow Jay Garrigan also has a set of pointy blonde, highly mobile eyebrows which have been the subject of some childhood ridicule. As an adult, Jay feels that "eyebrows, much like music, help us express things when we are at a loss for words... and these unsaid things can be both beautifully sculpted or tragically abused."
No strangers to the scene, The Eyebrows tracked and mixed their debut album, VOLUME, with legendary REM producer Mitch Easter at his Fidelitorium sound studio. Ten tracks have been mastered by Greg Calbi out of Sterling Sound in NYC, and the band plans to release the album themselves in August 2018 on vinyl, CD and digital formats."
I have been in the music business since I was 16 (approx. 40 years) . I owned/managed several bands, and performed with them professionally for around 25 years. My wife and I moved to Waxhaw from Nashville, TN. I recorded 2 albums there (musicians on them include Reese Wynans - keyboards for Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jeff Cease - previously with the Black Crows and now with Eric Church), did numerous writers nights, played numerous venues in that area, worked as a buyer for Gibson Guitar Company and hosted their customer/client appreciation events, worked for booking agency, "Red Ridge Entertainment" - booking acts in venues and casinos, played with various acts as a side musician/vocalist. I now am semi retired fro the music business, but still play live in the area and own a recording studio. I like to make recording accessible and affordable for musicians and writers who can benefit from my knowledge of how to achieve the best creation of their genre of art. I have album available on CD Baby at https://store.cdbaby.com/artist/timmcguire Contact at timmcguire82@gmail.com or rmmcguire@carolina.rr.com
Henry Doss & The Turning Point is an all-original rock/pop rock band, hailing from West Jefferson, North Carolina. Their music is a unique mix of guitar-driven original rock tunes and original pop tunes that run a bit on the "hard rock" side.
The band was formed in late 2017 to support the music of singer-songwriter Henry Doss. Henry has had three singles released by his label, Lamon Records, all three of which reached the Top 30 on National Adult Contemporary radio. The most recent release -- "Judgment Seat" -- reached the Top 20. (The song was mixed and mastered at the famed Abbey Road studios.)
Dave Moody, President of Lamon Records, describes Henry's and the band's music as showing "a unique ability to tap into all the best things about a classic, straight ahead, catchy, feel good rock tune." But the songs and the band have more than one dimension and "Judgment Seat" takes Henry's listener in a new direction and a step further. Perhaps a little darker, a little more intense and much more thematic."
The band features Henry on guitar and vocals; Ken Brashear on drums and vocals; Richard Edmondson on guitar and vocals; Randy Revis on bass and vocals; and Chris Arvidson on vocals, keyboards, and flute
Watchtower is a Dave Matthews Tribute Band based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The only one of its kind in North Carolina, the band consists of professional musicians from various cover bands around the triad and they will not disappoint in their recreation of the Dave Matthews Band catalog. Led by singer/guitarist Joshua Moyer, a solo acoustic performer who plays a great majority of venues around the Piedmont Triad, the band is rounded out by other virtuosic multi-instrumentalists. They not only will bring you the songs you've grown to love but also the improvisations and jams you've grown to expect out of the live Dave Matthews experience!! Watchtower is available in solo, duo ("Dave & Tim") and full band packages.
Air Tropicali is a three piece band featuring GreazyKeyz - professional organist for The Charlotte Checkers Hockey Team!
GreazyKeyz - keyboards and vocals
Mike Salvatore (U-Phonik) - drums and vocals
Clifton Castelloe (Melonbelly) - guitar and vocals
Experienced and professional, the band performs for special events and venues across Charlotte and surrounding areas. Visit the website for a song list that ranges from yacht rock hits of the 70's and 80's, to funk, blues, Southern rock and infectious originals. Available for private parties, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, and concert venues.
High-energy jam soul band based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Pluto Gang is a young six-piece band that has successfully manned the middle ground between traditional southern soul, driven by a lead vocalist, and the contemporary jam scene. Their sound fuses funk rhythms, progressive rock leads, and jazz-influenced textures with Brennan Beck's rich vocals. With all members contributing nearly three decades of experience from prior bands, often times collaborating with one another in the past, Pluto Gang took orbit in the summer of 2019 when guitarist Dillon Crawford moved to Charlotte, North Carolina, allowing the band to become a full-time project.
After a successful liftoff period playing local shows and unifying around a new catalog of original music, Pluto Gang made their studio debut in January 2020 with the release of Moggy Oxvine. Following it's quick success, the band had an ambitious touring schedule on the horizon, before COVID-19 forced the group to redirect their trajectory towards the studio. With their debut album on the way, the band revels in the opportunity to share their songs with the galaxy before flexing them in their primary context, live performance. Pluto Gang shows weave seamlessly in and out of songs, include high-energy improvisational movements, and carry with them a fun-loving aura- if anything is guaranteed it is a good time.
We have traveled back in time to bring to you some of the best music we can find! Monkeytime Band is a Charlotte area duo. We cover songs from the 1950's forward. Our repertoire includes Country, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Pop, Soul, Blues and R&B. Country, Funk, Jazz, Motown, Pop, Soul, Blues and R&B. We are continuously adding to our song list.
The Bill Miller Band, 2012, 2015 and 2016 Quarter finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN and 2013 Charlotte Music Awards Blues Band of the Year is sure to get you moving to their high-powered, contemporary interpretation of vintage blues. Father and Son share vocals with Bill III on guitar and Bill jr. on harmonica.Mike Peters handles the keys. Randall Cowles holds down the bottom while Tim Martin provides the beat. They've been exciting southeastern U. S. audiences with their high energy shows since 2006. The recipe for their Blues is to mix Chicago with a bit of Texas and some Southern Rock, and add a whole lot of their own passion and drive.
The Bill Miller Band delivers a powerful, contemporary interpretation of vintage blues. 2013 Charlotte Music Awards Blues Showcase Winner and 2012 Quarter Finalists at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis.
The HC Oakes Band covers a wide array of music genres including covers of rock, blues, and country favorites to original songs written by the band. The band performances range from solos by HC to various combinations of duos and trios all the way to a six member band, acoustic and electric. Their impressive vocals, musicality and showmanship make the band a local and regional favorite playing over 75 events a year. They recently released their second album "Photographs" which is getting airplay on WSGE 91.7 FM. For more details check out their website at thehcoakesband.com
You can book directly with HC or via Key Signature Entertainment.
Ask The Mood Kings to describe their music. After some rumination, their answer: throw the entire rock catalog from the late 60s through late 80s in a 9x11 pan, add generous helpings of Dylan, Waits, and Petty. Bake at NIN degrees for 45 min. Take out, top off with Sly and Prince. Cut into Andre the Giant portions. Garnish with Springsteen. Pairs nicely with a Sanford and Son marathon. Also good reheated.
If a music writer was to offer up a perfect tagline to describe the music of The Mood Kings, it would go something like: "an appealing blend of the Americana roots-rock sound with strong melodic sensibilities".
Their debut album "The Wonder of It All" was released in 2018 to much hoopla and rejoicing. The journey of over 30 years of life and music together for Mark Schwarze (drums), Herman Ospina (guitar/vocals) and Joey Townsend (bass/vocals) naturally led to songs that tell the stories of regret, purpose, resilience, and hope. It's the kind of album you want on road trips where you throw the map out the window and simply enjoy the drive - letting the road rise with the next song. It makes you take the long way home to see where the music goes next. At the next turn, you'll find quiet reflection with songs like "This American Life" or "Texarkana" and exuberant energy with the hooky rhythm of songs like "Loretta" and "Last Wishes".
Currently the band has settled into releasing new music purposefully and consistently through singles and videos that provide a fresh take on where the band is musically at any moment in time. Working as a trio in the writing and recording process, the band fills out their unique sound with additional musicians in the live arena. Eschewing traditional labels of their music, they have also made conscious efforts to play small theatres, festivals, and performing arts venues that attract fans that come for the music. "We are interested in our audience, and we want them to be interested in us", says Schwarze. "Our hope is that we make connections with our music."
Macrocosm is a self-produced local artist who owns and operates Soltronik Records, Sol as in sun in Icelandic. I don't have a specific genre to be honest with you, I guess because I like variety. I write and midi everything I create using FL studio and Soundtrap. I've been writing music since the age of 15. My artist name comes from the idea that we are all particles, atoms of this universe and who or whatever created it. I'm a HUGE LGBTQ+ supporter as I myself am an intersexual which is sort of fun to play with musically. My biggest inspirations are definitely Bjork, Janet, Anor Dan, MGMT and Led Zeppelin. Sometimes I throw in a little Michael or Prince funk in there but I try to keep it simple honestly. I am also self-taught which is pretty rad. I tried the whole music theory thing but it doesn't make sense to me as I am one of those people who likes to be a rebel without being a diva of course haha. I want to perform here in Charlotte and maybe even abroad if offered as I am almost in completion phases for my sixth studio album entitled RX, a talk about mental health. My album is a pop and psychedelic funk mixture that is completely accessible to everyone young and old. I strive to be a person who is revered for being real and for being in control of my sonic textures. I am from Iceland myself and grew up listening to folk and 70's acid rock as my grandparents who raised me were wiccan priests. Super odd sounding when reading that aloud. It's time for a local artist to represent the Queen City and I plan to the that example as I will literally go above and beyond to represent our diversity and love for music. I hope to meet you all and to be a part of this, with love, Macrocosm.
Matthew Ablan is a professional musician and National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He began studying the guitar at age 12 with Richard Rabitan in his hometown on Long Island, New York. He received his Bachelor's degree from SUNY Stony Brook where he studied guitar with Jerry Willard and holds a Master's degree in guitar performance from The Cleveland Institute of Music where he studied with both John Holmquist and Grammy award winner Jason Vieaux. Addtionally, Matthew also holds a Master's degree in Music Education from Case Western Reserve University.
A devoted teacher, Mr. Ablan has been a music educator for Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools for 15 years. He is also the former adjunct instructor of classical guitar studies at Allegheny College and has taught guitar at The Fairmount School of Music, The Broadway School of Music and Arts as well as Music & Arts. Matthew is the author/founder of The Guitar Teaching Blog - an award winning monthly blog dedicated to guitar pedagogy and education. Additionally he has been a Guest Lecturer/Clinician at the Guitar Foundation of America Festival & Competition, New Jersey and North Carolina Music Educator State Conferences along with having held clinics for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and Music & Arts Stores.
As a performer Mr. Ablan has an eclectic background as he has accompanied Flamenco dancers at the Fairmount Fine Arts Center, been a guitarist for Gabriel's Horns and is the former music director/guitarist for The Lake Norman Big Band as well as being a featured performer on "Charlotte Today". Currently, he performs in and around the Charlotte, NC area as both a soloist and with his groups the Matt & John Acoustic Duo, Longleaf and Ten String Theory.
Matthew is also dedicated to promoting the local music scene of Charlotte, NC and in 2017 launched the Queen City Music Podcast. He hosts this monthly podcast which highlights local musicians, artisans, business owners and all those involved in the ever expanding local Charlotte music scene.
Most recently he has released the EP "You & Me" his first solo recording of original music.
EVENFLOW is professional, experienced and committed to taking your event to the next level through top quality music, showmanship, witty banter and of course your favorite hits as you remember them!
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