Join Manas Itene, longtime drummer for Michael Franti & Spearhead for a special live performance and incredible drum circle to benefit HOPE for Longmont at Wibby Brewing. This event is family friendly, for all ages.
**Bring a drum or percussion instrument, even a bucket will work for the epic drum circle!**
Manas will be performing a live acoustic set of his own tunes, new, old and not yet recorded and will close out the event with an incredible community drum circle to remember! The event will be opened by the wonderful Heaven Leigh Vrana providing a sound bath.
This special event is put together to benefit HOPE, an incredible local organisation. HOPE provides a safe and supportive place for those struggling with homelessness to find the help they need to thrive.
About Manas:
Manas Itene is a world renowned drummer and incredible vocalist on a mission to spread his uplifting
music and message to the world. ‘One Accord’ is Manas’ second studio album. An incredible compilation of reggae, pop and world-beat that will lift your spirits. The message is simple; we must always seek beauty and unity in a world that is constantly showing hopelessness.
Manas has been onstage drumming with Michael Franti and Spearhead for 2 decades performing for audiences of all sizes from Glastonbury and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Paradisio to BottleRock. He has spent time in the studio with some of the greats, Mickey Thomas of Jefferson Starship, Babatunde Olatunjii, bluegrass great and grammy-award winner Peter Rowan just to name a few. He has also shared a stage with Don Carlos, Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead and many more.
Manas is a self taught drummer and a gifted vocalist. At age 6 Manas began creating his own drum set on
the streets of a small town in Nigeria with all he could find, an umbrella skin and a tin. He lived next door to a music venue and would peek through the door learning all he could from the music world and boldly asking to sit on the drum kit and practice. Manas made his way to the big stage with Nigerian reggae sensation, Mandators at just 16 years of age.
Manas lives for music and the drum kit. He is a motivated and focussed musician and continues to instil his lessons and values on the younger generations offering one-on-one mentorship and lessons. Since the release of One Accord in the summer of 2021 Manas has been taking to the road, stripping it back and spreading the joy in backyards and events centres across the US. With an epic performance followed by a drum circle for all skill levels. Manas is sharing the rhythm he plays to!
Wherever you are and whenever we see you, be ready! This is going to be epic!
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For more information about HOPE or this event, please visit HOPE for Longmont.