Tim Mann

Artist Information

Biography

Tim Mann, singer-songwriter and guitarist, brings a sound steeped in musical heritage and powerful insight. Since moving to New England in 1996, Tim has continued to produce a catalog of material that combines a love of roots music with a cutting edge lyricism driven by strong imagery and a keen sense
of melodic tradition.

It is not easy to blend inspirations such as Pink Floyd, Bob Dylan, and The Beatles into a single style of music and still retain a sense of originality, but Tim Mann does it. His is the kind of music that somehow seems both familiar and refreshing.There is enough nostalgia to make you think back to the early days of rock and roll, yet there is no denying that his style is fresh and inspired.

Mann borrows heavily from the classic rock genre and the era of the British Invasion, and then adds a dose of late '60s and early '70s country rock. He binds all of this together with a contemporary sound, one that is enhanced by his lyrics and instruments like the ukulele, an instrument currently experiencing a strong revival.

Mann is already on his third CD release, 'Distant Strangers'; his first full-length solo project. For this project, he has used the ukulele to perform a number of acoustic-based pop songs. He has also incorporated a lo-fi approach with professional sounding production. Mann used three different studios to record the project, including his own at home.

On 'Distant Strangers', Mann has some help from some of New England's finest musicians, including Greg Hawkes (The Cars) and Zack Hickman (Josh Ritter).
As founding members of 'Ukulele Noir', a widely successful New England troupe, Hawkes and Mann have set a new standard for the little Hawaiian instrument. In 2006, they opened for Ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro.

The merger of the past and present is a recipe that has been tested and proven several times throughout the course of modern music history. Recent interest in stripped down and unplugged music also bodes well for Mann's style. His inspiration comes in the form of what he calls pure music: strong melodies, catchy hooks, introspective lyrics, well-crafted chord changes, and simple production.

Instrumentation

Tim Mann: vocals, guitar, and ukulele
Tim plays solo and in various combos with the following musicians:
Russell Chudnofsky: guitar and vocals
Greg Hawkes: vocals and ukulele
Zack Hickman: upright bass
Dave Rizzuti: pedal steel, guitar

Discography

The Tim Mann Expedition: 13 song CD released 1999

Hillside Sessions: 4 song EP released 2002

The Diamond Hearts: 5 song EP recorded 2005

Distant Strangers: New CD release by Tim Mann

Audio

• Distant Strangers
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• Sunset
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• Cafe Girl
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• Thru The Day
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• Over Here
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• We May Never Know
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Lyrics

• Distant Strangers
• Sunset
• Cafe Girl
• Thru The Day
• Over Here
• We May Never Know

Video

'Mystery' Performance Ukulele & Upright Bass

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Press

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  Singer/songwriter Tim Mann’s The Tim Mann Expedition disc - a superb testament to the timelessness o...Singer/songwriter Tim Mann’s The Tim Mann Expedition disc - a superb testament to the timelessness of excellent folk/rock. Mann’s original tunes display elements of Roger McGuinn, Cat Stevens and Neil Young ballads, and his version of Gene Clark’s “Spanish Guitar” is hauntingly reminiscent of the original version. Tunes like “Lover’s End,” “When I’m With You,” “King’s Castle,” “Til Tomorrow” and “Yesterday’s Crime” will have www.fufkin.com readers hoping that Mann treats us to a sophomore release sometime soon. http://www.fufkin.com/
  
  Tim Mann (who featured an excellent cover of Gene Clark’s “Spanish Guitar” on his last full-length CD) has just released a terrific four-song CD-EP - Hillside Sessions. Mann sounds alternately like Gene Clark, Gordon Lightfoot and Steve Wynn. The tunes fall into the acoustic folk-rock genre, with some light alt-country and Americana brushings. http://www.fufkin.com/
  
  Tim was a great opener for the evening and got the crowd going with killer rendition of the Beatles song "Its' Only Love" with his friend Russell Chudnofsky on guitar. Tim set the level very high and I knew I was in for a great night of ukulele entertainment. http://www.jazzukes.com/
  
  Tim Mann then took the stage. Tim has a sweet voice and does some very sweet songs. This time Tim was theoretically solo as Greg Hawkes, his usual uke-companion did not think he was going to be able to make the show. Fortune intervened though and Greg not only was able to attend, but also joined in with Tim for a few numbers. Craig Robertson also joined in for the final song. http://www.ukeapalooza.com/
  
  Greg Hawkes and Tim Mann: this talented duo writes new songs for the ukulele with a pop/rock flavor and a twist of irony. Greg, originally the keyboard player for The Cars (a nationally known band in the 1980s) also adapts some of their familiar hits, and you’ll be amazed at how two hardworking ukuleles can do the job of drums, keyboard, bass, sax, and guitar! http://www.foresthillstrust.org/uke.html
  

Setlist

Tim Mann provides professional music, performing as a solo act or duo with a musical selection that gives listeners a unique sound. Musical selections provide a blend of nostalgic and contemporary sounds for your coffeehouse, listening room, restaurant, club, or festival.

Singer Songwriter-Indie Folk Rock-Acoustic-Roots

Singer songwriter, Tim Mann plays guitar and ukulele performing his original melodic songs and a selection of cover tunes.

Set list varies depending on the venue.
Primarily original songs for coffee houses, showcases, and listening rooms. For bars and clubs originals & covers (see band/song sample list below)

Originals include:
Begin
Cafe Girl
Distant Strangers
Flying Solo
Into The Fall
King's Castle
Lover's End
Listen Anyway
Mystery
Over Here
Show Me The Door
Sunset
Til Tomorrow
Thru The Day
Under The Gun
We May Never Know
Window Light
You Went Away

For bars and clubs originals & covers from the following artists/bands:
The Band
The Beatles
Big Star
The Byrds
Bob Dylan
The Flying Burrito Bros
The Grateful Dead
George Harrison
The Kinks
Tom Petty
The Rolling Stones
Elliott Smith
Neil Young

Sample song list for clubs:
Alabama
All I Have To Do Is Dream
All You Need Is Love
Angie
Ballad of El Goodo
Behind That Locked Door
Between The Bars
Between The Devil -& The Deep Blue Sea
Blue Moon
Bungalow Bill
Candy Man
Changing Heart
Comes A Time
Condor Ave
Cry Baby Cry
Dead Flowers
Everyday
Feel A Whole Lot Better
4th Time Around
Friend of the Devil
Full Circle
Genesis
Give Me Love
Goin Back
Good To Be King
Heart of Gold
Here Comes The Sun
Here We Are in the Years
Human Highway
If I Fell
If I Needed Someone
If Not For You
It's All Over Now Baby Blue
It's Only Love
Lodi
Long Black Veil
Long Long Long
Love Minus Zero
Mary Jane's Last Dance
Michelle
Miss Misery
Mr Spaceman
My Uncle
Norwegian Wood
Nowhere Man
Octopus' Garden
Old Man
Rain
Ripple
Rocky Raccoon
Sin City
Something
Sugaree
Sunny Afternoon
Sweet Virginia
The Biggest Lie
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down-
The Weight
Long Black Veil
Thirteen
Uncle John's Band
Wayside Tavern
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Wild Horses
Yer So Bad

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