Artist description Acoustic guitar, tenor and alto saxophones, mandolin, upright bass, percussion, vocals. All original material.

Music Style acoustic rock-blues informed

Similar Artists If you like John Hammond, John Hiatt, Tom Waits, & Ry Cooder, then this is for you.

Group Members JON MANNERS

Instruments guitar, saxophones, mandolin, upright bass, percussion

Albums Frankie Said available @ CdBaby.com

Press Reviews Way-out. Truly a unique sound. Kind of a Waren Zevon - singer - Meets a Zappa Lyric - with the man who killed andrew lloyd webber as an arranger. Very Cool! Extra Credit: Male Vocals Reviewed by: joemamawhite Good Job! These guys display a very high level of musicianship. The interplay between instruments is very good. Arangement is excellent. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Production, Lyrics, Melody, Mood Reviewed by: PVRA Lyrically-driven This is a great story song sung by a more than able voice. I think some of the lyric choices could be a bit more clever, but that could also be the intent of the song. I like the arrangement and the presence of the cello - especially when it sounds like a sax. This person sounds like they might like Elvis Costello, Tom Waits or Bruce Springsteen. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Production, Lyrics, Melody Reviewed by: evensongmusic Review of These 4 Words by Jon Manners Different, in a good way An interesting and original groove, lyrics have a ring of sincerity to them. Lots to like in this track. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Production, Lyrics, Melody, Beat, Mood Special Award: Smoochiest Love Song Reviewed by: prologue Review of These 4 Words by Jon Manners Different Interesting. I like the attitude of the song. The story aspect is good. Reminds me alittle of Randy Newman,which is a good thing. I like the horn arrangement in the back. Nice track. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Mood Reviewed by: ShockNFall Review of These 4 Words by Jon Manners Got Me You got me listening and curious till the end to hear the whole story. Catchy guitar melody and rythym, nice vocal, good voice. I think it could use some drums though. Extra Credit: Male Vocals, Guitars, Melody, Mood Reviewed by: Stikks01 Review of Desperation Looms by Jon Manners Interesting blend of genres = total originality Whoa, cool mix of retro and pomo...I like the delta-bluesy guitar and the sax lead mixed with the post-modern feel of free-range, no rules songwriting. Truly original! Extra Credit: Guitars Reviewed by: yelladog

Additional Info go to my website: http://www.jonmanners.com

Location Northfield, MN - USA

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