Mannaray
From San Jose, California, Mannaray brings a passionate guitar driven sound with an emphasis on melody and addicting hooks. The melodies stick in your head but still stay fresh and hold their maturity.
Mannaray is currently working on their debut EP (due mid July) and playing shows throughout the California.
Check out the website for updates. WWW.Mannaray.com
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Members:
John Vest - Guitar/Vocals
Gary Crocket - Lead Guitar
John Pingel - Drums
Carlos Castro - Bass
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
www.Mannaray.com
Your musical influences
the Vines, U2, Smashing Pumpkins, Radiohead, Coldplay, 3rd Eye Blind, the Strokes
the list could go on forever since the band members all listen to a wide array of music. hit up the website and ask us in the the guestbook or email theband@mannaray.com
What equipment do you use?
John Vest (singer/rthm gtr):
Fender fat strat/line 6 vetta/fender cyclone
Gary Crockett (lead gtr):
Fender telecaster/Gibson Les Paul/Vox AC30/pedals gallore
Carlos Castro (bass)
Ibanez bass/Ampeg 4x10 cab/line6 bass pod
John Pingel (drums)
Tama drums, sabian&zildgen cymbals
