Raised in the heart of Arkansas on a steady diet of country music and classic rock, Charlie Mellinger's musical journey began with the sounds that once defined the American musical landscape. It wasn't until later in life that he discovered bluegrass, and with it, the revelation that would change everything. Now based in the Ozarks, Charlie creates folk music that draws from deep-rooted traditions, while exploring new modern sounds.

His aim? Authentic storytelling. His approach? Fearless and unapologetic experimentation. Charlie takes familiar melodies into bold and unexpected territories, creating comfort and familiarity within a sound that is otherwise completely his own. The contrast borders on the psychedelic in its' quiet moments, and explodes into the psychoactive at its' heights.

Whether he's manifesting new headspace while performing solo sets, or summoning otherworldly planes of existence with full band arrangements; the music connects with something deeper—honoring what made him who he is, while pushing toward something fresh, as he grows into someone new.