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EXPLORING the space between Expressions and vibrations

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The Mars Express delivers musical experiences that resonate with all audiences. Our passion for jazz, neo-soul, and funk drives us to create a sonic journey that captivates and inspires. Berklee alumnus, Mars Q and vocalist, Sara Smile, join together as a duo or full band, decked out with all the frills blasting out cosmic frequencies into an atmosphere on earth near you. 

Mars and Sara have been passionate about live music for over a decade. Their journey began in California and has since migrated across the United States to North East Ohio. Sara's love for astronomy and metaphysics comes alive in her lyrical melodies atop harmonized flavors created by Mars Q. Original music is written to raise vibrations and often played in 432 hz. We'd love to help you to discover new music, and to open your mind to new musical ideas and lyrical concepts. Jazz festivals are our natural habitat, but we're an excellent addition to your event, party or hometown venue. Our performances offer instrumental solos, expressive jams and smooth dynamic vocals. 


You can find us orbiting around Earth and beyond sounding like a good time, jamming originals and handpicked favorite tunes. So, dust the cobwebs off your space suit, grab your moon goggles and jump on The Mars Express!


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Events

08/26/2025

FATIMA FAMILY CENTER

5:30pm

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7pm

Cleveland, Ohio

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08/26/2025

FATIMA FAMILY CENTER

Join us for a full band experience on a Tuesday evening! Fatima Family Center is located at 6600 Lexington Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44103. Thi...

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5:30pm

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7pm

Cleveland, Ohio

09/05/2025

OHIO MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

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TBA

Hammondsville, Ohio

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09/05/2025

OHIO MUSHROOM FESTIVAL

We're super excited to be part of the line up for the 2025 Ohio Mushroom Festival! You can find all the info on their website: here. This wi...

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TBA

Hammondsville, Ohio

09/28/2025

Ingenuity Cleveland

4:30pm

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5pm

Cleveland, Ohio

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09/28/2025

Ingenuity Cleveland

Come and support us in our first appearance at Ingenuity Cleveland! We will be on the Mechanics Boutique Stage in the Music Meadow.

4:30pm

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5pm

Cleveland, Ohio

10/27/2025

NEO PRO JAM

7:00pm

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11pm

Painesville, Ohio

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10/27/2025

NEO PRO JAM

Come and Jam with local North East Ohio Professional musicians at the historic Suma Recording Studio in Painesville, Ohio. For more info ple...

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7:00pm

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11pm

Painesville, Ohio

12/01/2025

THE SPOT ON LAKESHORE

11:00am

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1pm

Mentor (on the lake), Ohio

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12/01/2025

THE SPOT ON LAKESHORE

The BEST bunch in the galaxy!! Hands down! Full bar, full bellies! Get into the vibe with us and support a local family restaurant, The Spot...

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11:00am

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1pm

Mentor (on the lake), Ohio

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Capturing the Cosmic Vibes of Live Performances

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