Mani Sierra

Artist Information

Biography

From the ages of sixteen through twenty Mani was a classical guitar instructor at Windsor Music In San Antonio, Texas. With this experience Mani was Fascinated with his peer's and elder's perception of the "Guitar." After these great experiences Mani realized he wanted to create music unlike anything he had heard or played before. Since 2000, Mani has recorded and toured his first independant CD "Savant" extensively though out many states including Universities, smoke filled bars, religious festivals, coffee houses, live art shows and of course, an appearance at Captain Tony's in Key West Florida and most recent appearances in Honolulu, Hawaii. This alone proves his diversity and eagerness to perform as well as to share his unique gift of music with the world. Mani's music is described as "Ethereal Solo Recordings" and has caused many to wonder "where does this come from?" His unique sound has been difficult to label but easy to enjoy.

Instrumentation

Mani Sierra:
Electric and Acoustic Guitars
Synthesizers
Bass guitar

Louie Maldonado:
Synthesizers
Bass Guitar

All music written by Mani Sierra

Mani Sierra is currently available for domestic and international appearances.

Mani has performed nationally in Honolulu, Hawaii, Key West, Florida and Reno, Nevada.



You can read some reviews from people that have purchased Mani's music at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/manisierra

Discography

"Savant"
Ethereal Esoteric Solo Recordings is an acurate description of this style of Mani's original sound on his CD "Savant". (Intimate Venues/Coffee Houses/Festivals/Corporate Bookings or similar)

"Gallus"
Progresive Ethereal Rock can best describe Mani's original sounds on his CD "Gallus." (Festivals/Coffee Houses/Opening Act/Corporate Bookings or simular)

Booking both genres offers your event diversity and unique music to any venue.

Clients viewing Mani Sierra's EPK have two selections of music that may fit the client's need for a unique instrumental artist.
"Savant" and "Gallus"

For more examples of Mani's music you can listen to more samples at iTunes, eMusic, CDBaby and www.youtube.com/manisierra.com.

Links

• Mani Sierra dates 2000- 2008
• reviews
• YOUTUBE.COM

Audio

• "Amind" CD Gallus
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• "Gallus" CD Gallus
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• "Battle" CD Gallus
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• "Not My Religion" CD Gallus
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• "OSR" CD Gallus
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• "Dirty Robbers" CD Gallus
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• "Invisible Sun" CD Gallus
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• "Isle of Indigo" CD Gallus
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• "Real" CD Savant
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Video

Ong King Art Center (Girl's Fest after party) Honolulu, Hawaii 2007

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Press

• Mani Sierra Signs Distribution Deal [+ Show ]
  

  Mi2N.com Loud Dust Recordings is happy to announce the introduction of recording artist, Mani Sie...Mi2N.com
  
  Loud Dust Recordings is happy to announce the introduction of recording artist, Mani Sierra, whose spacious, aerial, nimble and illuminating guitar music will be the first and second addition to the Loud Dust Recordings catalog of instrumental releases available begining in May. Mani Sierra who has tought classical guitar for many years, is reconized in San Antonio, Texas as a frequent acoustic performer at area Borders stores as well as a guitarist leader of his full electric band. Mani, who is influenced by many of the great progressive guitarist of the past decades, can still recall the days at Windsor Music when he personally met some of the key influencers on his guitar playing, for example guitar virtuoso Steve Morse. Mani Sierra has toured extensively throughout the United States performing in a diverse collection of venues, including colleges and universities, smoke filled bars, religious festivals, coffee shops live art shows and of course an appearance at Captain Tony's in Key West Florida. Loud Dust Recordings is proud to be the first U.S. label to distribute the music of Mani Sierra nationally in the U.S. as well as throughout Europe, Australia and Japan. His music communicates the feel of the open sky of Texas and preserves the states historical tradition as the proving ground for skillful guitarist. Loud Dust Recordings expects an April release date for "Savant" and a May release date for "Gallus". By the summer of 2006 both MANI SIERRA's instrumental albums will be widely available through entertainment stores and brands such as iTunes, Sony Connect, Ruckus, Musicnet, Tower Records, VCast Music/Verision Wireless, Yahoo Music, MSN Music, Musicmatch, Cdigix, Rhapsody, Real Music, Emusic, Napster, Buymusic, Snocap, Tiscali Music, Nareos, Passalong, Xingtone and many more. For more information on MANI SIERRA visit http://www.louddust.com and http://www/manisierra.com.

Setlist

Current Set list for Venues:

Battle
Gallus
Not My Religion
Dirty Robbers
Amind
Akamai
OSR
Summer's Guitar
Unknown
Invisible Sun
Isle of Indigo
Real

Standard set list:
Combination of "Savant" and "Gallus" Material.

You can listen to more samples of Mani's music by searching Mani Sierra at Itunes, Emusic, CDBaby www.manisierra.com and on the Audio page of this EPK.

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