Charming Sons – January 2026

Melbourne, Victoria-based Charming Sons are a high-energy Australian rock band blending soulful rock, blues grooves, and stadium-ready anthems.

Michael Stangel (lead vocals, guitar) is a multi-platinum songwriter/producer known for work with Shannon Noll, The Veronicas, Human Nature, and more. A 2013 The Voice Australia finalist (Team Joel Madden), he brings commanding vocals and melodic firepower.

Steven "Venom" Brown (drums) is one of Australia’s most respected session drummers, famed for his "fiery" style with Electric Mary, Spy vs Spy, Nick Barker, Doc Nelson (The Angels), Doug Parkinson, and hundreds of recordings.

The duo’s unbreakable bond formed six years ago at Melbourne’s Village Belle Hotel, where a last-minute fill-in gig sparked instant chemistry and led to the creation of Charming Sons.

Their sound delivers raw riffs, driving rhythms, and crowd-unifying choruses—perfect for packed venues and epic moments. 

No compromise  No holding back. Charming Sons – it’s no joke.

Current residencies include 

The Transport Bar – Melbourne , Beav’s Bar – Geelong, Notting Hill Hotel – Melbourne