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Jack Mantis
Acoustic / Rock

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Cape Town
South Africa

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Last Login:  12/14/2009
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Member Since7/27/2006
Band Websitewww.thejackmantisband.com
Band MembersThe Jack Mantis Band... Jack Mantis (Vocals and guitars), Jimi Curve (Bass and Backing vocals), George Sax (Saxophone), Dom Benigno (Keys) and Jon Case (Drums and percussion)
InfluencesPersonally without music and voice I would surely wither, next to love it's the most important thing in my life... Love encompasses all...Music is its heartsong and voice... From green eyes, honesty and truth, traveling, my mountain, rain and the life it brings, stroking a lovers forhead to sleep or rubbing her feet, organic food, farm life, galloping horses, making love, playing guitars with friends, stargazing, real people and times, the jungles, live performances, lips, sunset and rise, dvd's with loved ones, hot chocolate, a responsive and attentive audience, children, smiles, planting trees, holding hands, a new song, real friends, community living, family, riding my skateboard real fast downhill, hope, giving, forgiving, humility, sharing, touch, taste and smell, flying a kite, watching a lover sleep, picking and giving flowers, suprises, seeing an old friend, connecting with people, picket fences, old western and Elvis movies, The beach in winter, kissing...Along with life's pleasures there are certain things I trully cannot stand...My insecurities, my ego, pessimism, ignorance, people who go to marches but never do a goddam thing, soap operas, days when my hands wont play the guitar, newspapers, arguing, when I was broke and starving, loneliness, most big budget hollywood movies, People in celebrity positions that do nothing for the planet, religious extremists, South African politicans and the new form of Apartheid, Rnb and Hip Hop, Eletronic music, Rugby?, being cheated on, being lied to, Loosing more friends to the violence of this crazy little country I call home. I hope an trust my music will interpret your emotions enough to make the corners of your lips rise up...Jack*
Sounds Like...listen...
Record LabelMammoth Mountain Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 12 2009 8:00P
JC Sista Cape Town
Dec 14 2009 8:00P
The Barleycorn Cape Town
Dec 16 2009 9:00P
Zula Sound Bar Cape Town
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Timberlake Wilderness
Dec 26 2009 10:00A
Anahata...Believe festival Wilderness
Dec 27 2009 9:00A
Anahata...Believe festival Wilderness
Jan 5 2010 9:00P
The Assembly Cape Town
Jan 15 2010 8:00P
Alliance Franciase Cape Town
Jan 17 2010 12:00P
Caveau Cape Town
Jan 20 2010 9:00P
Zula Sound Bar Cape Town
Feb 14 2010 9:00P
ALBUM LAUNCH ’Circumstance of Events’ Cape Town
Feb 20 2010 9:00P
Zula Sound Bar Cape Town
Apr 3 2010 8:00P
Splashy Fen Music Festival Natal

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   About Jack Mantis
Myspace Backgrounds Jack Mantis's Facebook profile Jack Mantis was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and started his music career being classically trained as a pianist. Jack enrolled at the Beau Soliel school of music at the age of 13 to study orchestra percussion, marimba and xylophone. Shortly thereafter he discovered his first guitar, which began an almost two decade passion that resonates within his music today. Having traveled extensively Jack has had the privilege to study under Malian djembe player Sidi Sangara and world renown Didgeridu master Alan Dargin. Jack and the band is currently in studio working on their debut album 'Circumstance of Events' to be on Valentines Day 2010. LOVELY HONESTLY

Add to My Profile | More Videos The Jack Mantis Band : Peace, Love And Politics “Based around lead singer/graffiti artist Jack Mantis and Jimi Curve’s smooth bass tones, The Jack Mantis band is constantly evolving. We were blown away by the booming, sublime and varied act. This is a five-piece in the rising… Jack and bassist Jimi Curve have long been in each other’s lives, performing in various projects in and around Cape Town. With the inclusion of saxophinist George Sax, pianist Dom Benigno and drummer Jon Case the five piece is complete. Jack’s masterful, ‘Adam Duritz‘ way with lyrics, his booming voice and love of guitar suggest that the band is all acoustic with backup from the drums and bass. However, the acoustic element is a mere base for the band to explore greater genres, sub-cultures and influences. One cannot rule out Jimi’s influence on the band as Jack uses him to play off and explore some incredibly varied and lyrical tunes. It is clear that Jack uses his earlier experiences as a graffiti artist in his lyrics as he explores themes that are all important to everyone. Peace, love and politics. In fact, his lyrics and the bands interpretation are just as varied as the genres they explore; acoustic, soulful jazz, soft rock, reggae and some hard hitting rock. Vocal range? Exquisite. The band keeps a magical tone, creating a stage experience that will shake an audience to its core. You will truly enjoy the way both the passive sit-down listener and the jammer both bob their heads. So be careful, The Jack Mantis Band will shake you like a can of paint”…Dean Horwitz Overtone
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shomon

shomon



Dec 18 2009 12:33 AM

Beautiful...All of it * Keep it real.
Jamie Lynn Noon

Jamie Lynn Noon



Dec 14 2009 4:51 PM

Thank you for the love and support. Happy Holidays! :)
~Jeff~

~Jeff~



Oct 12 2009 11:30 PM

Check out my profile And Let me know Do you like me YES or NO http://www.doulike.us/photos/7546585.html?b=4&w=46
Darin Collins

Darin Collins



Sep 10 2009 5:11 AM

whichdocta he say look for the mantis, he will be singing, on the radio..
DAVE JACOBS & THE PRODIGAL SONS

DAVE JACOBS & THE PRODIGAL SONS



Aug 31 2009 12:24 AM

G'day ,
Hope all's well!
We're trying to get airplay on Triple J Radio, so if you like our music we have decided to give a free download @
http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Artists/View.aspx?artistid=14312

And all we ask in return if you can rate & leave a review of our tunes on the Triple J download page as these two things are what they will be looking at when deciding.
We'd really appreciate it!

Thanx so much,

Dave & The Boys.

Our surf video

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pkATt6pRPM

DEATHRIDERS Winter Vengeance 2010 Tour

DEATHRIDERS Winter Vengeance 2010 Tour



Aug 27 2009 8:12 AM

Thrashing Greetz!!!!
/Neil T
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Michael Elterman



Aug 19 2009 3:41 PM

Just dropping by to say Hi and see what you’re up to and how you are doing.
As always, wishing you well. Stay positive, productive & purpose driven.

Peace

Michael

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PARKLANE

PARKLANE



Jun 23 2009 5:23 PM

HEy all,

We have just finished recording som HOT NEW Tracks! Check them out!!! Feedback would be much appreciated

Have a fantastic day

Parklane Team
Naeem Oba

Naeem Oba



Jun 6 2009 2:01 AM

peace
shomon

shomon



May 27 2009 12:28 PM

Charmed

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THE VULCAN NERVE PINCH

THE VULCAN NERVE PINCH



May 27 2009 7:22 AM

Thank you for your support! Drop us a comment and let us know what you think of our tracks. THE VULCAN NERVE PINCH
Dave Sasscer

Dave Sasscer



May 22 2009 4:49 PM

Thanks for your friendship and supporting my music! Smooth rock/reggae/funk for the thinking and dancing aficionado. Think of Peter Gabriel jamming and partying with Robbie Robertson, Dave Matthews and Jack Johnson in Bob Marley's Hope Road studio. http://www.davesasscer.com
Jim Ashley

Jim Ashley



May 12 2009 12:58 PM

Howdy Jack!!!

Greetings from North Carolina,USA!

Thanks for the add!
JOHN DAVID PALMER

JOHN DAVID PALMER



Mar 28 2009 6:19 PM

Just stopping in! Have a great weekend..;)

John David Palmer
Matt Mills and the Wandering Past

Matt Mills and the Wandering Past



Feb 23 2009 5:06 PM

hey, thanks for the add..

hope you like the music..
Chase Brown

Chase Brown



Feb 19 2009 12:52 AM

just stopping by to say hi
cold religion still fav
Alexandra Chutney

Alexandra Chutney



Jan 25 2009 4:20 PM

Thanks a lot Jack for the add...
I wish you a great year 2009 full of many blessings
Take care
Sunny smiles from Paris
Alex
Darin Collins

Darin Collins



Jan 22 2009 10:54 PM

yo brotha... going oldschool on the myspace.. those zula pix, there's way more than what u saw on FB........ high res.... mwhahaha... come get a disk!
DonnaEm

DonnaEm



Jan 14 2009 8:28 PM

Hello again Sir - it's your never-met-friendie from France again... we have a lovely Cannonball Blonde friend in common I have just found out - so this got me checking out your stuff some more... seriously amazing! I'm heading home next month and TB and I are going to jam.. hopefully we can hook up while I'm there! A bientot.
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Topher Davis Music - Now on iTunes!



Oct 25 2008 9:59 PM

With the release of my debut album, Just a Lonely Heart, a little over a month away, I just wanted to say thanks. Your support helped make it possible. Be sure to pick up your own copy on December 1st. Until then stop by my page 'cause I've posted a few of the songs for you a little early. Thanks again!!
-Topher
BuddHaddA

BuddHaddA



Oct 23 2008 7:09 PM

Ao manty are you back from tiworld..i was convinced you wouldnt come back...that place is !!!. manty i am a second away from finishing my new album and im using our tracks i need to re mix da one pls done dee give us a bella when you get dis scripple.

miss you king manty
Darin Collins

Darin Collins



Oct 23 2008 5:31 PM

welcome back to moth city mofo :)
hope the thai was good?
Jenni Trouble 130

Jenn Jenn



Oct 11 2008 10:46 AM

hey Jacky boy! Im sending you my love from Cape Town!!!
Evana

Evana



Oct 5 2008 3:41 PM

hey ya!

thanx for adding me ;)
I love your tracks, keep it up!
Gayle Renee Art

Gayle Renee Art



Sep 6 2008 3:42 PM

Peace & Happiness
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