From humble beginnings as an open mic regular, Jared Mahone patiently refined his songwriting and turned hometown glory into a full-time career as a nationally touring, independent recording artist.  

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Jared achieved local recognition with his "garage soul" band playing his original music throughout favorite venues of the treasured Columbus, Ohio music scene. He garnered regional recognition winning a midwest area talent search promoted by Verizon being named the first ever Verizon "Indie Icon" and went on to appear as a musical guest on the nationally televised, ABC daytime talk show, Katie, hosted by Katie Couric. 

 

After embarking on many national tours, his writing took an organic shift to Americana soul music better fit for the listening rooms he frequented as a solo performer. While his songs "California" and "No Me" we placed in popular television shows abroad, it was his song "From Joe To Betsy (Wild and Wonderful)" for which he was named Best Male Artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards. Jared 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. Jared dismisses fame chasing. Instead, he favors a troubadour-style trudge across the country meeting new supporters one handshake at a time. 

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Jared pursues success in writing by crafting heartfelt, original songs from inspired moments. He seeks to create palatable pop art that speaks honestly about the human condition. He brings a sense of intimacy to a show no matter how large the stage wrapping crowds into a narrative of which they ultimately become the subject.

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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 live around the country.