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 experiance, 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.
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New CD
Charlie is excited to announce the release of his new CD "Travels With". 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
Thursday August 21 8PM
816 W.Huron Cleveland
Open Mic
Mondays at 8PM Sign up at 7:30
Phoenix Coffee
1854 Coventry Cleveland Heights
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
(Electric Monkey Music)
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 heartfelt 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
For Booking
Charlie: (216) 702-5983
Electric Monkey Music
