Charlemagne is the solo project of one Carl Johns from Madison, Wisconsin. Johns played in the brooding country band Noah John before striking out on his own under the moniker of Charlemagne. With the country influences scaled back, Charlemagne began crafting perfect psychedelic pop music. With a third album on the way, his talent as songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and arranger has gained the attention of various hip music magazines, and for good reason: This is intelligent music for fans of the Stone Roses, Elf Power or even the Magnetic Fields. (Bruce Springsteen is also a fan). Charlemagne performs on Sunday (July 1) at Mohawk Place at 8pm. Also playing are the Old Sweethearts, who have a new album on the way, and Tracy Morrow & the Magi Chippie.