ENTERTAINER
With a blend of intricate finger style guitar, rich vocals, electrified leads, and a harmonica Artist Charles Maring puts on a thoughtful intimate one man show that keeps listeners engaged. You can catch a live acoustic solo or full band performances at locations around the low country. Reach out to hire the artist for solo performances or with his band Bryarwood for private events, corporate events, or festivals. Explore the music schedule, original music, cover tributes, and band demos below.
ISLAND TIME
A NEW SINGLE BY CHARLES MARING DEBUTS APRIL 12th 2024
UPCOMING SHOWS
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Charles was really great. He was able to accommodate our last-minute request for an entertainer. He was very professional and helped make the event special. Would highly recommend him.
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Charles was great! We booked him with short notice for a corporate function. He was friendly and professional and our group loved his music. Would definitely book again.
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Charlie exceeded my expectations. Very talented and a super nice guy. Everybody at my party had the best time and he made that happen. I had a small space for my event and had asked him for more of a softer tone and he totally aced it! Thank you Charles and hope to see you again soon! Nicole and Joen text goes here
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Item descI have booked several artist over the years but this year was exceptional. He was on time, professional, talented and sang some of his own music that I would purchase. I would book him again if available and that is something that I have never done. Highly Recommend.
Now Booking 2024 Reach out for bookings and details.
EPOPEE
[ ep-uh-pee, ep-uh-pee ]
noun
an epic.
epic poetry.
The latest album by artist Charles Maring is a storytelling LP filled with epic tales from a life well lived that was inspired by love, family, friends, creativity, art, travels, and places lived. With an edgy Americana sound this body of work takes listeners on a sonic journey featuring Maring’s finger style acoustic guitar, strong upfront vocals, and an eclectic mix of African and Caribbean beats, dueling electric guitars, pianos, pedal steel, horns, and more. All the stories were written on an acoustic guitar, and the artist allowed the mood of each story to shape the evolution of each song. Join Charles on a cross country road trip, sail the world in search of that sand, dive deep into a New York Story, or experience the vibe of a ghost town down in Savannah Georgia. “Epopee” is brimming with legendary, and often real tales from the artist’s personal journey that moves listeners who spend time with the album. An Odyssey brought to life through song.
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Some songs are produced others are raw live recordings
COVER TRIBUTE
Maring’s original music is influenced by folk, rock, country, reggae, and you can get a taste by watching a tribute demo below. Charles has enough material to play over 4.5 hours featuring a blend of covers and originals that everyone enjoys. Featuring songs by Neil Young, Morgan Wallen, Bob Marley, Chris Stapleton, Corey Kent, Garth Brooks, Jamey Johnson The Grateful Dead, Blind Melon, George Jones, Widespread Panic, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Peter Gabriel, Zac Brown Band, Kenny Chesney, George Straight, Tom Petty, Bob Seger, Allman Brothers, and more.
19 song tribute demo to some of the greats recorded during live performances.
BRYARWOOD
Outside of the solo performances Charles’ band Bryarwood plays a mix of country, folk, rock, and reggae from across the decades. The group is now booking shows throughout the low country. Catch the full band live, or reach out to learn more about booking for private and corporate events and festivals.
VOCALS AND ACOUSTIC • CHARLES MARING
LEAD GUITAR • CHRIS CAVENDISH
BASS • Ken Bishop
DRUMS & PERCUSSION • MIKE MCNUTT
Charles and friends recently put on a concert saluting the life and music of Jimmy Buffett. Watch the concert finale below.
Savannah Georgia salutes Jimmy Buffett check out the finale video.
BEHIND THE MUSIC
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO STORYTELLING
An International Award winning storyteller in the visual arts, Maring is now spinning his soulful visions and thoughts into relatable heartfelt songs. Charles seeks to create timeless music with classic recordings that take listeners on a lyrical journey. He writes songs that can take you home, or possibly on the most epic of road trips where a song can be the soundtrack to a beautiful memory. Most of his writing begins solo on an acoustic guitar, and evolve in a myriad of ways from there. Charles is in the studio currently releasing singles on an ongoing basis, and just released a full 9 song LP. With an over the top Americana sound Maring’s music pulls from every decade of music sometimes leaning towards folk or rock, and other times towards country.
Charles recently relocated from the Northeast, and is now living in downtown Savannah, GA. There is where you are from, where you have been, and who you have loved and Maring’s music weaves it all together in a beautiful and meaningful way.
“It’s wonderful how hazy “Savannah Sky” is. Everything blends perfectly creating a unique and absorbing soundscape. There is a strong sense of storytelling here as well, it truly feels like a journey from start to finish. ”
— PLEASE PASS THE INDIE
Charles’ interests go beyond the music alone. As an artist he aims to connect with an audience in a way that is completely original, and is forever working towards new ways to do so. The intersection of art and music is where it really gets interesting. From music videos to huge fine art tapestries, or live storytelling animation projections behind him, the visual art he creates compliments the music in a beautiful way. Above all, Maring wants to move people with his art and music, and aims high to create an experience rather than just a performance.
“The Connecticut-based Outside Reality — Charles Maring on vocals and acoustic guitar, Dan O’Keefe and Jeff Piscitelli on electric guitars, Robert Pallman on bass, and Jay More on drums — brought the night home with a rousing set of rock ‘n’ roll that pulled from other influences to create a rich sound. O’Keefe and Piscitelli were marvelously paired, providing intricate playing and searing solos, while Pallman and More were a driving rhythm section. Maring had the kind of high, strong voice that could cut through the band’s big sound….”
_Brian Slattery - New Haven Independent
Charles Maring is a multi-faceted artist creating at the intersections of the art world. Read a recent story in Connect Savannah about all the creativity pouring out of the studio.
Story by Lauren Wolverton - Connect Savannah
“Give You Strength” by Charles Maring is an emotive story bound to touch the hearts of all listeners. “Give You Strength” also acts as a time capsule, capturing an unforgettable era in music. In the way that we associate “Ohio” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young or “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield with the Vietnam War Era, this song represents a significant time in both American and international history. ” Read the full review…
SAVANNAH HOMEGROWN COLLECTIVE
GEORGIA ON MY MIND CHARITY CONCERT
Charles joined other area musicians as part of the Homegrown Collective to raise thousands of dollars for Emmaus House which is an organization that helps feed those in need in the Savannah area. Via a concert at Victory North seen above, they put on a show that celebrates Georgia’s rich music history playing hits from many of the peach state’s most renowned artists and bands.
In Search of that Sand
“Sailing has been a big part of my life since I was a kid, and my wife and I love island hopping in the Caribbean by sailboat. This is a tribute to those out on the water searching for beautiful beaches and living free.”
4:30
“4:30 Wake-up Crawl and then I go out to the shed. Pick up a canvas and mix those paints there with my hands. Draw the lines and curves…. “
4:30 is an autobiographic story about my life and journey as a fine art painter.