September 25, 2010
In The Emerald City
Seattle, Washington
AT
J&M Cafe
201 1st Ave. S.
Bio
From the shining lights stood an incredible voice throughout the crowd of thousands. I thought Hendrix was back! Performing with legendary blues artist James Cotton, Hubert Sumlin, Otis Rush, Lucky Peterson and many more stands a young man that is making sure that blues remains alive.
With a voice like fiery silk, playing the bass like the devil just came down and gave him Robert Johnson’s skills.Raised on the south side of comes fire! Charles Mack was born the son of L.C. and Willie Mae Mack who were from Aiken South Carolina. L.C., an incredible blues guitarist, inspired Charles to learn about blues and what blues is all about. Charles’s father, his aunt and uncle were the most incredible blues guitarist of their time. Even though they weren’t signed to a record label, many people have heard of them, especially his uncle Buddy Mack. Charles studied hard by listening to his family on guitar and singing. He learned every expression and feel that was put behind each note of the blues.
With over 20 years of experience, ranging from free-lance artist to lead artist. Charles Mack has dedicated his career to excellence within the field of music. From classical and contemporary jazz to blues, R&B and hip-hop, Charles’s virtuosity transcends genres. Charles started playing at the early age of 8, when he taught himself how to play piano, “The Creature Feature” Bass line was his first song. He performed with marching bands playing tuba, which landed him a scholarship to Tennessee As a bassist, Charles has performed with the army and navy bands nationally and internationally in small ensembles, jazz trios, big bands, rock bands, and country groups.
As a freelance musician, Charles has shared the stage with the alternative rock group Inflatable Soule, the rap group Cypress Hill, blues and R&B artist Ko Ko Taylor, James Cotton, Shemekia Copeland, Otis Rush, Buddy Guy, Maria Muldaur, Marcia Ball, Lucky Peterson, Bernard Allison, Otis Taylor, Jimmy Johnson, and numerous Jazz ensembles.Not stopping there, Charles has also recorded with Cee Cee Peniston , Farly “Jackmaster” Funk and George Jackson of Ruff N’ Tuff Records.
Charles has a very strong internet presence, from his videos on youtube, yahoo, and many others. Charles has developed a strong underground fan base and it is growing every day. “Next Generation Blues” has more than 10,000 copies from his concerts in and out of the USA.
Currently, he has released his album “Be My Crazy Dream” and will be doing a release tour on the west coast. With all of the styles that he has learned over the years, he has developed a style that identifies him. A mixture of soul, funk, blues, rock and folk, it’s a unique and moving blend. The tour will start in April 2010.
“Mack’s the next generation of something worth watching”
Eric Thom
Blues Revue Magazine
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Love your music!
I absolutely love it. Very easy to listen to with a John Mayer flavor. Very laid back and the sweetest lyrics. I think I have listened to it a million times. You are amazing!
Hey Charles,
I have been hearing a lot of great things about you. Let me know how your tours are lining up. Would love to work with you. Email me.
Clive
I love “Be My Crazy Dream”!! I will definately be looking for the CD in May.
Are you the Charles Mack that wrote “Father’s Song” for August Rush? I have been looking for this song since the movie came out.
I heard you have some good things comin up. Dude! What countries are on your tour?
I love your music! You have a lot of fans in London!
Love your music!
Hi There,
congratulations for your work. You are really talented, well more than this it is a blessing.
I hope you surf at the internet enough to check how many hundreds of people are trying to get the “Father’s Song”. It is really a task to get any info about it. And the more I surf, the more I get back to youtube.
Are you releasing this song in a full version ? Please don’t let your fans down !!! Please, please.
Renata
(from Brazil)
I loved the rendition of Father’s Song by Leon Thomas III(August Rush). Is there a full version of your song performed by him? It is such a beautiful song. Big ups!
I heard you are moving back to Seattle? Wow! I know you will be missed in Chicago!
Dude!…..Fathers song…..Need it. got to have it. You’ve got a crap load of people waiting to buy it! Come on brother, bless the world, and make with the full song already!
p.s. What a beautiful heart you must have to have written a piece like that.
Hate to be redundant, but I’m another looking for a complete version of Father’s Song. Love it!!! It would be a great worship song!
Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.
I just watched the movie August Ruch, and the song that caught my ear, was Father’s Song, I, like all these other people loved the little I heard. It is not just a worship song, it is truly “annointed” by God himself. I believe that God annoints songs, even music without the words, so I do believe that this is “annointed” words and music. Powereful! Powerful!
God Bless, I want to hear more!
just like the others, i would love to have a copy of the FATHER’S SONG. it moves the heart and stirs up the soul. the august rush production was right when they included your song in the movie and it is fitting to recognize such creation in a manner of having a copy of it. God bless..
It was nice to meet you In Chicago and thanks for the wonderful CD. Now it is already in Estonia.
I recently came across your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I don¡¯t know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading.
Father’s song……………PLEASE………..I beg you. Please release a full version.