“Based around lead singer/graffiti artist Jack Mantis and Jimi Curve’s smooth bass tones, The Jack Mantis band has evolved and moulded, and is finally taking shape. We were blown away by the booming, sublime and varied act. This is a three-piece in the rising… Jack and bassist Jimi Curve have long been in each other’s lives, performing in various projects in and around Cape Town. With the inclusion of drummer Devin Jones, the threesome is complete.

Jack’s masterful, ‘Adam Duritz‘ way with lyrics, his booming voice and love of guitar suggest that the band is all acoustic with backup from the drums and bass. However, the acoustic element is a mere base for the band to explore greater genres, sub-cultures and influences. One cannot rule out Jimi’s influence on the band as Jack uses him to play off and explore some incredibly varied and lyrical tunes.

It is clear that Jack uses his earlier experiences as a graffiti artist in his lyrics as he explores themes that are all important to everyone. Peace, love and politics. In fact, his lyrics and the bands interpretation are just as varied as the genres they explore; acoustic, soulful jazz, soft rock, reggae and some hard hitting rock. Vocal range? Exquisite.

The band keeps a magical tone, creating a stage experience that will shake an audience to its core. You will truly enjoy the way both the passive sit-down listener and the jammer both bob their heads. So be careful, The Jack Mantis Band will shake you like a can of paint”

…Dean Horwitz, Overtone