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Biography Charlie Mosbrook brings a unique modern approach to traditional American folk music. As a Singer/ songwriter/guitarist, Charlie's calm yet deeply soulful sound, along with 20 years of experience, provide listeners with performances that ripen the spirit and raise the soul. His music is the union of our everyday stories and the sonic odyssey that fills his head, delivered seamlessly through textured guitar and his warm, soulful voice. Charlie has been a prominent musical force in the Northeast Ohio area for 20 years. He has performed as a solo act and with bands "Chuck Mosbrook and the Electric Monkey , NAJI, and Across this Swamp. He has hosted many popular open mics, as well as recording many local acts throughout the northern Ohio area. His positive musical influence continues to be felt in the local music scene with players like XELA. Charlie has performed with Jewel, CSN, The Jefferson Starship, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Chris Whitley, The Samples, and Jason White. In 1996 he was chosen to perform at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in a tribute to Woody Guthrie. Other honors include being a five time nominee in the Cleveland Free Times Music Poll, nominated to the NXNE Music Conference in Toronto by the Free Times' Music Editor Anastasia Pantsios, and took third place in the All Chicago area Open Mic competition in 1990. Charlie's solo and past band work includes 6 CD releases, two of which were in the top 20 in sales on MP3.com. Personal In addition to music, Charlie is strongly committed to personal and global fitness. He maintains a plant based diet (Vegan) and lives day to day, car free. As a performer Charlie primarily chooses venues that reflect these Values. Recent shows include The Greater Cleveland Triathlon and The Peace Show in downtown Cleveland. Charlie's passion for personal fitness recently led him to the completion of the Ironman Triathlon(2.4 mile swim/112 mile bike/26.2 mile run) in the United Kingdom. Electric Monkey Music

Upcoming Gigs Will be announced soon Open Mic Mondays at 8PM Sign up at 7:30 Phoenix Coffee 1854 Coventry Cleveland Heights New CD The CD includes new recordings of "Peanut Butter Cookie", "Sing Out", "Anywhere Else But Here", Walk Tonight", and "Who Here Will Lead Us". Upcoming Shows Press The Cleveland Scene Magazine Local artist Charlie Mosbrook delivered a solid low key set featuring the moving "We Ain't Got Much Time", a dissertation on the downside of urban development -Cleveland Style- and the concise, beautiful "Walk Tonight". Definitely a singer/songwriter/guitarist to be on the lookout for around town. -Brian Lisik From the Cleveland Free Times Charlie Mosbrook Nothing is Clear Charlie Mosbrook has hosted open mics and performed his soft-spoken acoustic music with local acts for the past 16 years. Over that time, he's recorded five albums and has had the opportunity to perform with the likes of Jewel and Big Head Todd and the Monsters. His latest album, Nothing is Clear, again features his warm delivery. Songs like Nothing but You and Love and Disappointment tell h eartfelt stories and are backed with quiet acoustic melodies, uplifting songs such as Feed My Soul and Rearrange the Focus deliver a much-needed dose of energy to the album. Instrumental songs such as The Walk Home and Message are also highlights. -Joe Giordano Booking Charlie:(216) 702-5983 chmosbrook@gmail.com