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"Best Quotes"

"An infectious vocal hook and rhythmic groove validates this ska/reggae offering. The performance is so live sounding I could see smoke rising from my PC monitor and I had to burn incense because I was afraid the neighbors would get high and catch my buzz"

"I love how you mix styles together to create this mastermind style...... "

"Sounds like a well lit spliff being passed around the right party"

"Very Jamaica ska, not the Americanized upbeat ska, reminiscent of seeing the Skatalites back in the day"

"If Lenny Kravitz, Bob Marley, Jimmy Hendrix and Sublime had a kid it's name would be Manitario"

"Very cool and moody this is soooooo the Police and Ziggy Marley its unbelievable"

"This reminds me of all the bands that are the root of ska, the reggae influence is HUGE (obviously) and I appreciate the throwback--your vocalist has a very enchanting voice, very haunting, and keeps you involved throughout the entire song"
- Garage Band dot Com


"Focus Magazine"

WITH IT'S "UNDENIABLY CANADIAN" name, ska/reggae group Manitario has taken Victoria by storm. The group already has one album under its belt, and is currently in production with another. All this after having been formed a mere year ago. But they have really gelled in that year Says Adam, lead singer of the band, "It's family at this point. There's nobody I can see playing music with outside of them anymore." The band started off with just Adam and "Deebs" who initially played bass, but switched to drums out of necessity. Next came Ron on keyboards. Shortly after "Sully," on lead guitar and Jay on bass guitar, joined the group. These last two additions really gave the band the boost it needed. Sully's use of delay and wah on the guitar brought an entirely new dimension to their sound and Jay gave the ensemble the hippie image every good reggae band needs. Not to mention the fact they make Jay get the ice for their drinks! They've not only gelled as a musical group, but they know how to have fun. Adam admits, "Were all light-hearted... We're generally pretty rough on each other as well, so at times we're a bit of a side-show in and of itself." Light -hearted is what the audience will find in the lyrics, too. Although some songs have serious themes, like "Put Down Your Guns" and "Restless Youth," Adam maintains that most songs focus on what happens in an average day for them. "I wouldn't want to be too serious or be associated as being an artist that's completely political or has other motivations" With the distinctive clipped off-beats that are so characteristic of reggae, Manitario's music is eminetly dance-able. According to Adam, "We're a good band to see if you enjoy dancing...it's sort of one benefit we have over maybe a few other local acts." - Mitchell Press


Discography

Discover The Friendly ~Ep/Demo
*5 song demo produced and recorded by Manitario

The track "Cool Out" recieved college radio airplay
as well as being awarded Track of the Day and Track of the Week and featured in Podcasts on Garage Band dot com.

The True North Strong... Compilation Cd
*one song on compilation recorded and produced by Manitario

The track "Judge Not" recieved strong college radio airplay, was featured on CBC and has appeared in a radio commercial on 91.3 the Zone

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WHO ARE MANITARIO?

In the past Year Manitario has managed to open for national touring act’s like Dick Dale, The Beautiful Girls, La Severa Matacera, play countless other shows, receive college radio airplay, appear in local press, ink sponsorship deals, place songs on a compilation CD, in pod casts, in ring tones and in a radio commercial. And all of this, from a band who’s only released recorded material is a demo CD the result of one of the band’s early weekend jam sessions.

Manitario has drawn comparisons to Sublime, The Police and Bob Marley with five members: Adam Shilton, Damon Bell, Jason Bell, Ron Bell, Patrick Sullivan with influences from Reggae, Rock, Punk, Soul and Dub they have found their own style of music, which is infectious, fun loving and danceable.

Their live show appeals to audiences of all ages as their sound has a “classic” quality, combined with the fact they are great friends who love to play music together: Adam says “It’s Family at this point. There’s nobody I can see playing music with outside of them anymore.” Their camaraderie on and off stage has become it’s own show endearing them to audiences making them on of the hottest new acts from Victoria.

THE NAME: MANITARIO?

The name is a one-word definition of the dynamic within the group; 3 of its members hail from Manitoba and the other 2 from Ontario. The band saw it self constantly getting split by opinion about: politics, music, hockey, beer, and just life in general along the lines of where they grew up.

They liked that the name was undeniable “Canadian” and that when it was coined other people just didn’t get it thoughts that it was to “local” or “regional” prevailed. The name has become like the nickname someone gives you that you hate but everyone continues to call you buy, but in this case it was the band’s light hearted nature that led them to do it to themselves.

WHAT EVERYONE ELSE IS SAYING:

“WITH IT’S “UNDENIABLE CANADIAN” name, ska/reggae group Manitario has taken Victoria by Storm.”

“With the distinctive clipped off-beats that are so characteristic of reggae, Manitario’s music is eminently dance-able.” – Focus Magazine

“An infectious vocal hook and rhythmic groove validates this ska/reggae offering. The performance is so live sounding I could see smoke rising from my PC monitor and I had to burn incense because I was afraid the neighbors would get high and catch my buzz.” – Garage Band