Named Indianapolis' "Best Jazz Musician" of 2015 and 2016 by NUVO Magazine, Charlie Ballantine, is a professional guitarist who performs regularly around the midwest. Charlie has been a featured artist at notable events such as the Penrod Art Festival, The Indianapolis Jazz Festival, The Bloomington Jazz Festival, Fountain Square Music Festival, The Virginia Ave. Folk Fest, and is a frequent performer at renowned jazz clubs such as The Jazz Kitchen, Andy's Jazz Club (Chicago), and The Chatterbox. His music stems from the traditions of folk, jazz, and blues music with influences such as Bill Frisell, John Scofield, Wes Montgomery, and Jimi Hendrix.