Charlie Torch features siblings Jayna and Jasper Manning. Jayna plays guitar and clawhammer banjo, and Jasper plays mandolin. Their father, Washington State native Chad Manning (fiddle), has played most notably with David Grisman and Laurie Lewis among many others. Tyler Stegall is featured on banjo and is joined by two-time IBMA Bass Player of the Year, Mark Schatz, known for his work with Tony Rice, Béla Fleck, and Nickel Creek.
Although relatively new on the scene, Charlie Torch has been delighting audiences around the Bay Area, including a house concert at Pete Seeger’s childhood home. Strong vocals, amazing fiddling, and mandolin, complemented by solid bass and banjo playing, make Charlie Torch a standout in the local bluegrass scene.