Jack Mantis (Vocals and guitars), Jimi Curve (Bass and Backing vocals), George Sax (Saxophone) Devon Jones (Drums)...Guests include, Sannie Fox, Tim Parr, Chity Chity, Seemsoe, Ronan Skillen.
Influences
Tom Waits, Glen Hansard, Roger Waters, Bjork, John Butler, John Lee Hooker, Madala Kunene, Jemimah Blue, Nina Simone, Elle Fitzgerald, Dave Matthews, Van Morrison, Jason Mraz, Muse (live), Damien Rice...so many.........................................................................................................................Personally without music and voice I would surely wither, Next to love it's the most important thing in my life...Love encompasses all, from grey blue eyes, honesty and truth, traveling, my mountain, Kaya Jemimah & Luna, rain and the life it brings, stroking a lovers forhead to sleep or rubbing her feet, organic food, farm life, galloping horses, sex, playing guitars with friends, stargazing, real people and times, the jungles of South and Central America, 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, my niece and nephew, 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, cigarettes, people who make vegitarian jokes, newspapers, arguing, when I'm 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...life has offered many obstacles, which is clear in my music...and all I ask in return is your support to allow me and all romantic artists out their fullfill their dreams and honour the gifts of their talents...Jack*
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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 has evolved and moulded, and is finally taking shape. We were blown away by the booming, sublime and varied act. This is a four-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 drummer Devin Jones and saxophinist George Sax, the foursome 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
LOVELY HONESTLY
Hej,cool ... just back in germany from mother city since sunday ;-( Getting summer here ...which doesn't help in the end. Be back home in CA hopefully in August. Great sounds U r playing ...looking forward to a life gig then? Howzit on Ur side? Stay easy //thom
ayaye, shits lookin dope yr side bro :) i hear it's sounding dope too.. the grapevine she speaks soft murmuring sentences, earhole kreepa! les make a new track i'm ova fly away.
Hey Jack my brother, so cool to hear from you. I'm gigging in France at the moment with Piers Faccini. I would love to see you, i'm just waiting on dates, so am not sure where i will be in July. Will let you know asap.
Hey Jack my brother. Wishing you a really awesome 2008. We will make them happen soon. I'm in CT next month doing 2 gigs with Piers Faccini (check him out on my front page), then we must set something up!
nice to see you jolling with large curvature again mantis. see you upon my short return to africa at you show on the 2nd. all the best with the positeevs eenkloedid bra. stu
Sweet! Ill get ahold of you this week with some quick design questions, If i dont by thursday message me. and we will get everything rolling from their.
Will see you on the 27th of November at your gig. Thanks for thinking about us. Time is flying! Composing new album in November. Keep up the good spirit. Lila
