Indie Music Award nominated original music plus amazing self-styled covers

Hailing from Long Beach, California, Manuel the Band blurs the lines between rock, pop, and jam music, creating a warm, wide-ranging sound that’s every bit as diverse as the group’s Southern California stomping grounds.  Rooted in the savvy songwriting of frontman Manuel Grajeda, it’s a sound that makes room for electric guitar, pedal steel, a two-piece horn section, and deep-set rhythms. A sound that aims not only for the head and the heart, but also for the dancing shoes. Nowhere does that sound pack a bigger punch than on 2022’s Things That Can’t Be Seen, whose songs of love, loss, and personal growth find Manuel the Band putting a personal spin on the universal experiences we all share. Some of these experiences can’t be seen… but they can be heard, turning this album into a soundtrack for the ups and downs of modern-day relationships.

"Rock, pop, jam band…that’s all stuff that happens with Manuel The Band but they’re so much more than those labels. With clever, personal songwriting from front man Manuel Grajeda at its core, these guys are creating a dynamic sound, taking it from quiet ballad moments to full on shredding rock jams with ease. The sound comes complete with electric and pedal steel guitars along with a two-piece horn section and a bass and drum rhythm section that finds that coveted pocket so well. The layers and arrangements are all so thoughtful. It all keeps you engaged and moving." - Suzanne Schonig, KRUSH Lounge, KKAL 92.5FM

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