Artist description I, Manny Alcantara, am a singer/songwriter. I play piano, acoustic guitar, bass guitar and drums. My mom was aspiring to be a concert pianist in the Philippines and my dad plays classical piano by ear as well. I started writing songs at the age of 16 years old. I was voted "Most Improved" in my keyboard class. I was always the first to get out my music and the last to put up my music at the end of class. I write Rock, R&B, and ballads. I hire studio musicians from Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida.

Music Style Alternative

Musical Influences Jazz, Rhythm and Blues, Hard Rock

Similar Artists Hootie & the Blowfish, Sheryl Crow, Billy Idol, Enrique Iglesias, Ricky Martin, Carlos Santana, Dave Mathews Band

Artist History I started playing drums in the 3rd grade. I was in the marching band in H.S. and was "Sophmore of the Year".I was first chair drummer in our H.S. Jazz Ensemble. I've been writing songs since I was 16.

Instruments Vocals, guitar, cowbell, tambourine, background vocals.

Location Gainesville, Florida - USA

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