Manuel The Band, Between Howls, Eva Loona Smith with Fine Folk

Manuel The Band, Between Howls, Eva Loona Smith with Fine Folk on Friday, April 25 at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa, CA!

Hailing from Long Beach, California, Manuel the Band blurs the lines between rock, pop, and jam music, creating a warm, wide-ranging sound that’s every bit as diverse as the group’s Southern California stomping grounds.Rooted in the savvy songwriting of frontman Manuel Grajeda, it’s a sound that makes room for electric guitar, pedal steel, a two-piece horn section, and deep-set rhythms. A sound that aims not only for the head and the heart, but also for the dancing shoes. The Band’s sounds extends from an eclectic array of influences, stemming from the soulful voice of John Mayer, the punchy beats of the Foo Fighters and the groovy feels of classic R&B. That wide range of inspiration has helped distinguish Manuel the Band from other contemporary rock acts. All six members bring their own influences to the table, resulting in a multi-layered sonic stomp that’s made the group one of SoCal’s go-to live acts.Manuel the Band’s shows have already become the stuff of local legend, earning rave reviews from Music Connection Magazine (“the band is able to successfully transition from alternative rock and blues rock and funk and jazz so smoothly”), OC Weekly (“a very danceable and soulful blend unlike anyone else who ever shares a bill with them”), and Coachella Valley Weekly (“Manuel the Band’s shows are something you could take your parents to, or your kids to, and everyone would love it”). The band is a standard for summer concert series from Napa to San Diego and is the “go-to” for any Long Beach city event. The band, while focusing on their originals, has made a huge name for themselves as creating new takes on cover classics such as “Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, “Somebody Else” by the 1975 and Taylor Swift’s “ Wildest Dreams. The Band was even the go to for the the 2022 Christmas Parade in Belmont Shore, California, demonstrating their adaptability and admiration

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Wayfarer, 843 W. 19th Street, Costa Mesa, United States