Hi, we are Jason Plus the MLC, a Jazz, R&B, and Pop band from Charlotte, NC. We love playing music from the '60s to the '90s with our lively and soulful vibe. We want to share our passion with you and make your event a memorable one. Whether you need some smooth background music or some upbeat dance tunes, we can do it all. We would love to play for your next gig. Just send us a message and let’s chat.
Jason and the band were a wonderful addition to our 1st corporate family event held on-site and outside. They had a good variety of music for all ages and we saw employees tapping their feet and singing along. When asked to make announcements, they did so without hesitation and where always energetic. We would welcome them back for our next event!
This bandis awesome. They added excitement, depth and audience involvement as they closed out the two-day arts event.
We hope to have them back next year!
I've worked with Jason many times over the years. He's a professional vocalist who sings with heart. He's a member of the Tosco Music Party House Band and has been featured as a soloist. His versatility enables him to sing almost any style of music.
Price Range: $550-$10000
Languages: English
Jason & The MLC is an established 70's-90's R&B/pop band that has been captivating audiences in Charlotte, North Carolina since 2017. We strive breathe new life into the classic R&B and soul tunes while incorporating a modern twist. Our unique chemistry, positive and infectious energy have been warmly received across the Southeastern region. Ever grateful for our fans we have been quickly accepted into Charlotte's burgeoning local music scene. With a diverse repertoire and mesmerizing live shows, we always guarantee an unforgettable experience and a whole lot of fun for all who attend.
Jason Hackner is a versatile and award-winning vocalist who can sing pop, r+b, jazz, and musical theater. He is the lead singer of Jason plus the MLC, a professional classic jazz group based in Charlotte, NC. He has also performed with Spectrum, One Mean Sun, and Tosco Music Party. He won Chicago Idol and Vortex Chicago Grand Champion contests and received a Jeff Award/After Dark Award for his role in HELLO AGAIN at Bailiwick Theater. He graduated from the University of Michigan’s musical theater program and has starred in many shows such as ASSASSINS, PIPPIN, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, and TITANIC: THE MUSICAL. Jason is originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has lived and performed in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Charlotte. He also teaches vocal lessons to aspiring singers.
Jason plus the MLC was founded in 2011 by Mark Larson, a pianist, and accordionist who plays jazz standards, Latin tunes, Americana songs, and original compositions. The group features talented musicians on string bass, jazz guitar, saxophone, fiddle, and percussion. They have played at breweries, festivals, clubs, and large venues throughout the South.
| July 04, 2023 • 3:00pm - 3:45pm | Holiday Party |
| August 21, 2021 • 10:00am - 1:00pm | Corporate Event |
| June 23, 2021 • All-day event | Possible trade show gig |
Sample set lists for JASON PLUS THE MLC:
BLUMENTHAL INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL STAGES 9/29/23
Faith
More Than Words
Would I Lie to You
That's Just the Way It Is
I Guess That's Why They Call it the Blues
Everyday People
Higher Love
Keeping the Faith
If This Is It
Endless Summer Nights
Overjoyed
Proud Mary
Just Once
La Bamba/ Twist and Shout
Body and Soul
Ain't No Mountain High Enough
WINSTON SALEM CONCERT,-- "A Celebration of Freedom "-- JULY 4, 2023
STAR SPANGLED BANNER
ALL OF ME
GEORGIA ON MY MIND
COUNTRY ROADS
GRAND OLD FLAG
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON
MY COUNTRY TIS OF THEE
IF I HAD A HAMMER
QUE SERA SERA
GOD BLESS AMERICA
BEER BARREL POLKA
THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND
EVERYDAY PEOPLE
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
IT'S A WONDERFUL WORLD
Cumulative Song List :
All of Me Simons & Marks
American Tune Paul Simon
Annie’s Song John Denver
At Last Etta James
Autumn Leaves Johnny Mercer
Back at One Brian McKnight
Back Home in Indiana Ballard, MacDonald & Hanley
Banana Pancakes Jack Johnson
Beginning to See the Light Ellington & Hodges
Blue Bayou Nelson & Orbison
Body and Soul Anita Baker
Brother Can You Spare a Dime? Yip Harburg
Bye Bye Blackbird Henderson & Dixon
Candle in the Wind Elton John
Can’t Help Falling in Love Weiss, Peretti & Creatore
Charlottetown Strut Mark Larson
Come Rain or Come Shine Mercer & Arlen
Constant Craving KD Lang
Danny’s Song Kenny Loggins
Don’t Get Around Much Anymore Duke Ellington
Don’t Mean Nothing Richard Marx
Don’t Stop Thinking About Tomorrow Christine McVie
Easy The Commodores
Easy to Love Cole Porter
Endless Summer Nights Richard Marx
Fire Bruce Springsteen
Georgia on My Mind H. Carmichall
Get Down On It Kool & the Gang
(If I Had a) Hammer Hays & Seeger
Higher Ground Stevie Wonder
Honeysuckle Rose Razaf & Waller
Here and Now Luther Vandross
How Can I Fall Breathe
I Can’t Give You Anything But Love Fields & McHugh
I Can’t Make You Love Me Bonnie Raitt
If You Don’t Know Me By Now Harold Melvin/Bluenotes
I Guess That’s Why They Call it the Blues Elton John
I Heard it Through the Grapevine Marvin Gaye
I’m the Only One Melissa Ethridge
Its Only a Paper Moon Rose, Harburg & Arlen
I Wish It Would Rain Down Phil Collins
Jambalaya (On the Bayou) Hank Williams
Johnny B. Goode Chuck Berry
Just Once James Ingram
Keeping the Faith Billy Joel
Lady Liberty Mark Larson
Lay Down Sally Eric Clapton
Let It Be Lennon & McCartney
L-O-V-E Nat King Cole
Love’s in Need of Love Today Stevie Wonder
(This) Masquerade George Benson
Michelle Lennon & McCartney
Missing You John Waite
Moondance Van Morrison
Moon River Mancini & Mercer
On Broadway George Benson
Our Love is Here to Stay Gershwin brothers
Overjoyed Stevie Wonder
Oh What a Night The Four Seasons
Please Come Home for Christmas Brown & Redd
Proud Mary John Fogerty
Rhythm of the Night Debarge
Route 66 Bobby Troup
Sacred Emotion Donny Osmond
San Antonio Rose Bob Wills
Sentimental Journey Homer & Green
Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) Crew Cuts
Side By Side White & Vaughn
Somebody to Love Freddie Mercury
Superstition Stevie Wonder
Swannanoa Song School Mark Larson
Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Sweet Georgia Brown Casey & Pinkard
Sweet Lorraine Burwell & Parish
Tennessee Waltz King&Stewart
The Way it Is Bruce Hornsby
Thinking Out Loud Ed Shearan
This Is It Kenny Loggins&(link hidden)Donald
True Spandau Ballet
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go Wham
What a Wonderful World Weiss, Douglas, Thiele
When the Red Red Robin Comes Bob Bob Bobbin’ Along Al Jolson
Your Song Elton John & Taupin
You’ve Got a Friend in Me Randy Newman
| Jason Hackner | Lead singer, band lead |
| Mark Larson | Music director , keyboard, bass |
| Faithful Ngwenah | Featured Vocalist, Vocal Director |
| Scott McLaughlin | Percussion,Musical Arrangements |
| Guillermo Vilar | Jazz Guitar, Musical Arrangements |
| Amanda Goff-Martinez | Vocalist |
The Eagles, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Genesis, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Prince, Earth, Wind & Fire, George Michael, Whitney Houston Anita Baker, Steve Winwood, Phil Collins , Sade, and Stevie Wonder.
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