LintonMancilla
Austin, Texas, United States | SELF
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Jimmy Linton and Eric Mancilla are living "La Vida Lago," and it shows in their newest joint effort, "Cry It Out." Not the first of either musicians' work, the two veteran Lago Vista strummers mix well on this self-released album.
The opening track, "Colors," is a cheerful ditty with a wistful acoustic guitar solo playing throughout the song courteous of Mancilla. Jimmy paints a picture of the lnadscape he shares with a loved one in the Cayman Isles.
"Through My Life" carries on with the same cozy, tropical feel, like sinking your feet in beach sand. Ron Flynt's keyboards accentuate the rhythm as Jimmy sings of "cool night air, the rush of fear."
Much of Jimmy's vocals are introspective meditations that, instead of being exclusive and solitary, give a message that is universal and relevant to the human condition. But Jimmy has plenty on the light-hearted side.
The album brings out the big guns during "I've Been Thinking," with saxophonist/music extraordinaire Steve Bernstein coming in with a searing sax solo.
Mancilla spices up the title track, "Cry It Out," with a latin-influenced guitar solo that would make Carlos Santana grin. Jimmy encourages taking away inhibitions and to "Rise above, give freedom to your fears."
The latin flavor continues with "Migrant Song," a jaunt down a dusty trail with a waltz beat and accordion courtesy of Ponty Bone. Mancilla adds his vocals fuing the Spanish-spoken chorus.
"Drifting Along" is a folksy, Celtic-influenced tune that focuses on rejuvenation. Mancilla plays with the main melody during a short guitar solo.
Linton shows morose for the destruction "Of those evil winds in September" in "Who's to Blame." The short ballad moves into a rocking "Loner" - a good change of pace with a Texas Rock feel.
Linton and Mancilla have their own take on foreign relations with "Running Over the Border."
"One More Saturday Night" leaves plenty of Mancilla and his guitar to have fun. Each verse from Jimmy gets a reply from Mancilla's bluesy fretwork.
The album closes with "Downtown Bus," with Jimmy hitting the end of the line. Bernstein's sax once again soars above the guitar melody and Ron Flynt's streaming keyboard.
Look for "Cry It Out" at Waterloo Records in Austin and online at www.LintonMancilla.com. - North Lake Travis Log
Jimmy Linton and Eric Mancilla are living "La Vida Lago," and it shows in their newest joint effort, "Cry It Out." Not the first of either musicians' work, the two veteran Lago Vista strummers mix well on this self-released album.
The opening track, "Colors," is a cheerful ditty with a wistful acoustic guitar solo playing throughout the song courteous of Mancilla. Jimmy paints a picture of the lnadscape he shares with a loved one in the Cayman Isles.
"Through My Life" carries on with the same cozy, tropical feel, like sinking your feet in beach sand. Ron Flynt's keyboards accentuate the rhythm as Jimmy sings of "cool night air, the rush of fear."
Much of Jimmy's vocals are introspective meditations that, instead of being exclusive and solitary, give a message that is universal and relevant to the human condition. But Jimmy has plenty on the light-hearted side.
The album brings out the big guns during "I've Been Thinking," with saxophonist/music extraordinaire Steve Bernstein coming in with a searing sax solo.
Mancilla spices up the title track, "Cry It Out," with a latin-influenced guitar solo that would make Carlos Santana grin. Jimmy encourages taking away inhibitions and to "Rise above, give freedom to your fears."
The latin flavor continues with "Migrant Song," a jaunt down a dusty trail with a waltz beat and accordion courtesy of Ponty Bone. Mancilla adds his vocals fuing the Spanish-spoken chorus.
"Drifting Along" is a folksy, Celtic-influenced tune that focuses on rejuvenation. Mancilla plays with the main melody during a short guitar solo.
Linton shows morose for the destruction "Of those evil winds in September" in "Who's to Blame." The short ballad moves into a rocking "Loner" - a good change of pace with a Texas Rock feel.
Linton and Mancilla have their own take on foreign relations with "Running Over the Border."
"One More Saturday Night" leaves plenty of Mancilla and his guitar to have fun. Each verse from Jimmy gets a reply from Mancilla's bluesy fretwork.
The album closes with "Downtown Bus," with Jimmy hitting the end of the line. Bernstein's sax once again soars above the guitar melody and Ron Flynt's streaming keyboard.
Look for "Cry It Out" at Waterloo Records in Austin and online at www.LintonMancilla.com. - North Lake Travis Log
Discography
1st CD has been released: Cry It Out. It is now available through the band's website at LintonMancilla.com, and MySpace page. They're on board with ITunes, Napster and many other other sites.
The 2nd CD is now available! "Into the Wind" is another awesome display of this band's range. Influences of our gypsy friends, Josh and Jenny of Circa Paleo, and of new contributor, Alan 'Bones' Davis on harmonica, and yes, we kept Steve Bernstein, by popular demand, with his brilliant sax from our 1st cd, we have pulled off an exciting album. We hope you will enjoy listening as much as we loved making it!
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Bio
The dynamic songwriting duo of Jimmy and Eric arises from years of experience. Jimmy Linton has played in bands since he was 13. A fifth generation Texan, from a family with a tradition of music, he brings a lot of variety and heart to his compositions. He played in a former band at Billy Bob's of Texas and The White Elephant in Fort Worth.
Eric Mancilla grew up playing in a band named "Polvo" with his brothers in Mexico. They won Best All Around Band, Best Performing Band and Best Original Band at the Austin Aqua Fest in 1973. They warmed up for ZZ Top, The Righteous Brothers, Freddy Fender. Iron Butterfly and toured Mexico with Canned Heat.
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