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| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay at 505.490.0391 or 505.988.3017 manz65@earthlink.net www.manzanaresysol.com M ANZANARES WINS BEST LATIN ALBUM AT THE 2006 INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS Santa Fe, New Mexico (December 26, 2005) MANZANARES’ “Nuevo Latino” took top honors at the 5th Independent Music Awards with Best Latin Album! This award recognizes Manzanares as one the hottest independent latin groups and gives “Nuevo Latino” top billing amongst independent releases in the nation! Winners are selected from thousands of submissions from around the world. The IMA is an annual music industry contest co-sponsored by the Music Resource Group and Border's Books & Music to recognize excellence in the independent music industry. Winners of this year's program are promoted to more than 7 million music fans and industry professionals via print, radio and online promotions. The IMA’s give heightened visibility to artists who work without the benefit of the marketing power of major labels. Manzanares’ Nuevo Latino was selected by a prestigious panel of judges including such distinguished artists and industry professionals as Norah Jones, Melissa Etheridge, Joe Perry (Aerosmith), Bill Wyman (The Rolling Stones), George Clinton, Billboard Magazine and many others. This year marked the largest number of album entries the Music Resource Group has received to date, making this a very honorable recognition. Hot Spanish guitar, sizzling Latin percussion and soulful vocals combine to create a high-energy, and fiery nuevo Latino sound that defines MANZANARES. David and Michael Manzanares, two brothers from New Mexico, lead the 6-piece band. The brother’s are surrounded by a powerhouse line-up of some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the country including; the explosive percussion of Mark Clark, the danceable grooves of bass player Jose Romero, the exciting conga playing of Kevin Miller, and Kanoa Kaluhiwa’s silky smooth jazz infusions. Their style, “Nuevo Latino” delivers an aggressive approach to the danceable Rumba Flamenca style mixed with an exotic, progressive blend of Rumba, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Soca, and Samba. MANZANARES has been likened to the styles of The Gipsy Kings, Santana, Los Lobos and Ottmar Liebert. Based in Santa Fe, MANZANARES has enjoyed performing throughout the Southwest and West Coast. 2005 proved to be an exciting year for MANZANARES whose performances included -- a recent private party for the film, “The Flock” starring Richard Gere & Claire Danes; a Cancer Benefit with Univision recording artist Jennifer Pena; Summer in the Park with Los Lobos and Quetzal; the wrap party for the Steven Spielberg/DreamWorks/TNT mini-series “Into the West”; and an acoustic performance for a documentary by legendary music producer/manager, Miles Copeland. Their past performances include headlining for Oscar de La Hoya’s private party at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. #### FOR
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MANZANARES to perform with LOS LOBOS & QUETZAL for a sizzling Fourth of July Weekend Concert in Santa Fe! Santa Fe, NM - (June 21, 2005) MANZANARES, New Mexico's hottest latin band will join the Grammy-award winning LOS LOBOS & the Los Angeles based QUETZAL in what promises to be a sizzling line-up of latin music for at the FIRST ANNUAL SANTA FE COMMUNITY PICNIC on Sunday, July 3rd at 4PM at Fort Marcy Park. Additional performances include local favorites Sol Fire and Trio de Jalapeno. Tickets are $20 - Kids 12 & under are Free! Tickets are available at the Lensic Box Office, CD Café, The Candyman or online at Tickets.com. Call 988-1234 to order. The event is presented by FAN MAN PRODUCTIONS and sponsored by Kornelia Tamm Fine Arts, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Santa Fean Magazine, City of Santa Fe Parks & Recreation, Coca Cola, Journal Santa Fe, KBAC and the Santa Fe Reporter. MANZANARES is scheduled to perform the following morning at PANCAKES ON THE PLAZA on the 4th of July for the UNITED WAY at 11AM. They will also be performing at the SANTA FE SUMMERBANDSTAND on the Plaza at 6:00PM on July 6th. And an additional performance is scheduled during SPANISH MARKET on Sunday, July 31st on the Plaza at 12:00 noon. This summer the band is focusing their efforts on new material for their upcoming third CD. 2005 has already proved to be an exciting year for MANZANARES whose performances have included the recent wrap party for the Steven Spielberg/Dreamworks/TNT mini-series "Into the West" as well as for the National Association of Travel Writers here in Santa Fe. They also performed acoustically for a documentary by legendary musical producer/manager, Miles Copeland. Their June, 2005 Taos Alley Cantina audience was surprised with a special appearance by Raul Malo of The Mavericks, when he stopped by and sat in for a few songs after his set at the Taos Solar Music Festival. Their past performances include headlining for Oscar de La Hoya's private party at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas; The Temple Bar, Knitting Factory & Latin Lounge in Los Angeles; the Democratic Convention in Kansas with Governor Bill Richardson; XM Radio Featured Global artist; They were joined on-stage in Santa Fe by the MAVERICKS' Raul Malo & Eddie Perez. Local events include Spanish Market, NM State Fair, Pancakes on the Plaza/UNITED WAY, the Burning of Zozobra, Taos Solar Festival as well as a myriad of private events. David and Michael were featured, along with actress Shirley MacLaine, for the European Travel Program VOX Tours. MANZANARES was filmed by ABC News for a segment filmed in Taos and was photographed by world renowned photographer Eli Reed for the book "America 24/7: New Mexico" MANZANARES' second CD release "Nuevo Latino" won the 2003 Album of the Year at the New Mexico Music Industry's Award's show. Additional awards included Best Musical Production/Latin; Best Arrangement for Original Composition and Best Engineer. MANZANARES has been described as "New Mexico's hottest act" by Latin Style Magazine; "explosive latin music" by the Desert Sun News in Palm Springs, "BANDA CALIENTE!" by the Independent, Santa Barbara, CA and "… electricity and fire of rock, flamenco, rumba & Latin sounds", Pasatiempo, Santa Fe. MANZANARES is led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and features the virtuosic rhythms of their Latin/World-Beat band. Born with a passion for music, they grew up the youngest two of six children on a century-old Spanish ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. The brothers are surrounded by a powerhouse line-up of some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the country including; the explosive percussion of Mark Clark, the danceable grooves of bass player Jose Romero, the exciting conga playing of Kevin Miller, and Kanoa Kaluhiwa's silky smooth jazz infusions. ### _________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay 505.490.0391 manz65@earthlink.net MANZANARES TO PERFORM FOR THE DE LA HOYA - MOSLEY FIGHT WEEKEND FESTIVITIES AT THE MGM GRAND IN LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NV (August 29, 2003) MANZANARES will perform at the MGM GRAND HOTEL in Las Vegas, NV for the DE LA HOYA - MOSELY FIGHT WEEKEND events. MANZANARES will join the Grammy Award-winning LOS LOBOS to celebrate Mexican Independence Weekend. Various festivities include the Fiesta Party at the MGM Park on Friday, September 12th from 4P-11P. MANZANARES also promises a blazing performance with their fiery style of Nuevo Latino music headlining the VIP After-Fight Pool Party at the MGM. The Latin flavored events will entertain guests throughout the weekend in conjunction with the much anticipated bout between five-time world champion and the golden boy of boxing, Oscar De La Hoya and Sugar Shane Mosley in a world super welterweight championship at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. The Fiesta in the Park will include a performance by MANZANARES between 4:30PM-8:15PM and LOS LOBOS will take the stage at 9PM. Admission to the Fiesta Party is free from 4P-6P and is $10 from 6P-10P. Children 12 years and younger are complimentary. The VIP After-Fight Party is private and will include a star studded list of celebrities and ring-side ticket holders. MANZANARES is set to ignite September with performances at the Santa Fe Fiesta's Burning of Zozobra for 40,000 + at Fort Marcy Park; a performance at the Paramount in Santa Fe following Zozobra; Opening Night at the New Mexico State Fair at the Ford Pavillion; the Palace Avenue Art District/Block Party; the Democratic Party's "DEMO-FEST" in Wichita, KS featuring keynote speaker Governor Bill Richardson and two performances at El Farol in Santa Fe. MANZANARES' album "Nuevo Latino", was the recent recipient of Album of the Year as well as three additional New Mexico Music Industry Awards including Best Musical Production Salsa/Latino for "Mi Lumbre"; Best Arrangement Original Composition for "Que Se Va"; and Best Engineer for "Que Se Va". Their album "Vivir" was awarded two New Mexico Music Industry Awards in 1998 including Best Vocal Performance and Best Musical Production Salsa/Latino. MANZANARES music has been gaining both national and international attention in recent months with their hot Spanish guitar, sizzling Latin percussion, and soulful vocals combining to create the high-energy and fiery sound that has been labeled Nuevo Latino. Their musical tapestry has a dazzling repertoire that ranges from Spanish & Middle Eastern guitar melodies to Flamenco to Pop to Latin Rock! Their Nuevo Latino style delivers an aggressive approach to the very danceable Rumba Flamenca style mixed with exotic, progressive blends of Latin & Afro-Cuban rhythms. MANZANARES has been likened to the styles of The Gipsy Kings, Santana, and Ottmar Liebert. The group is led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and features the virtuosic rhythms of their Latin/World-beat band. The band features some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the industry including Drummer/Percussionists Mark Clark, Bjorn Hamre, Xandy Whitsel, Bassist Jeff Nelson, Congero Kevin Miller, Saxophonist Kanoa Kaluhiwa, and Bassist Jose Romero. MANZANARES' performances include opening for Los Lobos at the Taos Solar Music Festival and the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens. They recently performed at the 2003 Taos Solar Music Festival along with Harry Belafonte; Spanish Market, South by Southwest, EAT'M Las Vegas, The Knitting Factory/Hollywood, Carbondale Music Festival, The Temple Bar/Los Angeles, The Buckaroo Ball, Palm Springs Nortel Film Festival, Muriels/Palm Springs, Santa Fe Film Festival and events for Columbia Pictures and NBC to name a few. The band has been featured on the Food Network's Food Nation with Bobby Flay, as well as the soundtracks of several shows including Knowledge TV and "The Trail of the Painted Ponies" documentary and VOXTOURS (German television program) with Shirley MacLaine. They were most recently featured in the Santa Fean Magazine in two separate issues (April & July) with articles on the band and their influences on music in Santa Fe. They have also been working with award winning photographer Eli Reed for the photo project America 24/7 -- A Day in the Life. MANZANARES has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the music scene and has gained both national and international attention. The electricity and raw energy of their performances continue to push this exciting Nuevo Latino act into the forefront of Latin Music. According to the Palm Spring's Desert Sun, "MANZANARES is explosive Latin music!" ### ________________________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay 505.490.0391 manz@computerationx.com MANZANARES' NUEVO LATINO WINS "BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR" AT THE NEW MEXICO MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS Albuquerque, NM- (May 19, 2003) MANZANARES' latest release, Nuevo Latino, took top honors last night and was the winner of the "Album of the Year" at the NMMIA (New Mexico Music Industry Awards) show. The band swept the awards show with a powerhouse performance and a total of four wins including Best Musical Production Salsa/Latino for "Mi Lumbre"; Best Arrangement Original Composition for "Que Se Va"; Best Engineer for "Que Se Va", which honored Tim Stroh of Stepbridge Studios in Santa Fe; and ultimately the top honor, Best Musical Production/Album of the Year. The Grammy style event took place at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The New Mexico Music Industry Awards honors the top musicians in New Mexico and recognizes all musical genres including Latin, Rock, Metal, R&B, Jazz, Country, New Age, Folk, Alternative and Religious. The impressive list of national judges included Beth Neilson Chapman (Singer/Songwriter "This Kiss" for Faith Hill and "Happy Girl" for Martina McBride), Phil Galdston (Songwriter and Producer for Temptations, Jody Watley, Beyonce Knowles, Jaci Velasquez), Rudy Perez (Writer/Producer for Luis Miguel, Marc Anthony, Christina Aguilera, Julio Iglesias), Dean Kay (Music Publisher - Welk Music & Polygram), Doug Wood (Songwriter), Hoobastank (Musicians/Pioneers of Rap-Rock & Nu-Metal), Sean & Sarah Watkins (Nicklecreek), Patty Griffen (Singer/Songwriter "1000 Kisses" for Dave Matthews, Lew Soloff (Jazz Legend/Producer), Brigette Goldenbaum (Art Director) and Dan Rudin (Music Industry including The Nevelle Brothers & Diamond Rio.) MANZANARES is being filmed and photographed this month by award winning photographer Eli Reed for the photo project tentatively titled America 24/7 -- A Day in the Life. Their summer schedule is already full with performances in Santa Fe and Taos. They will appear at United Way's 4th of July Pancakes on the Plaza and Spanish Market in July as well as the KBAC Music Festival in August along with Lucinda Williams. Tours are being planned for Texas, Colorado, Las Vegas and the West Coast for late summer/early fall. MANZANARES was filmed by VOXTOURS (a German travel and entertainment show) for an upcoming segment on New Mexico, along with Abiquiu resident Shirley MacLaine who was recently named Chairwoman to the New Mexico Film Advisory Board. The band was also recently featured in the SANTA FEAN and Transmission Magazine (New Mexico's Music Magazine). MANZANARES' music is getting major radio play in New Mexico on KBAC 98.1, KTAO 101.9, RADIO SOL 106.7, KDCE 950 AM, THE HORIZON 105.1, KUNM 89.9 and KSFR 90.7. The band is also gaining momentum throughout the Southwest. MANZANARES' first CD, Vivir, was awarded two New Mexico Music Industry Awards in 1998 including Best Vocal Performance for "Pais" and Best Musical Production Salsa/Latino for "Prelude to La Carrera and La Carrera". Vivir lends itself to the softer, more romantic side of their music. Nuevo Latino was released in September of 2002 and delivers their evolved sound complete with the "hip-displacing" Latin rhythms they have become famous for. Hot Spanish guitar, sizzling Latin percussion, and soulful vocals combine to create the high-energy and fiery sound that has been labeled Nuevo Latino. Their musical tapestry has a dazzling repertoire that ranges from Spanish & Middle Eastern guitar melodies to Flamenco to Pop to Latin Rock! Their Nuevo Latino style delivers an aggressive approach to the very danceable Rumba Flamenca style mixed with exotic, progressive blends of Latin & Afro-Cuban rhythms. MANZANARES has been likened to the styles of The Gipsy Kings, Santana, and Ottmar Liebert. The group is led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and features the virtuosic rhythms of their Latin/World-beat band. The band features some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the music industry including Drummer/Percussionists Mark Clark, Bjorn Hamre, Xandy Whitsel, Bassist Jeff Nelson, Congero Kevin Miller and Saxophonist Kanoa Kaluhiwa. MANZANARES' performances include opening for Los Lobos at the Taos Solar Music Festival. South by Southwest, The Knitting Factory/Hollywood, The Temple Bar/Los Angeles, Spanish Market, EAT'M Las Vegas, The Buckaroo Ball, Palm Springs Nortel Film Festival, Muriels/Palm Springs, New Mexico State Fair, Santa Fe Opera Guild, Santa Fe Film Festival, and events for Columbia Pictures and NBC to name a few. The band continues to perform in New Mexico, Texas, Las Vegas, Colorado and on the West Coast. Their music has been featured on the Food Network's Food Nation with Bobby Flay, as well as the soundtracks of several shows including Knowledge TV and "The Trail of the Painted Ponies" documentary. MANZANARES has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the music scene and has gained both national and international attention. The electricity and raw energy of their performances continue to push this exciting Nuevo Latino act into the forefront of Latin Music. According to the Palm Spring's Desert Sun, "MANZANARES is explosive latin music!" ##### _______________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay 505.490.0391 manz@computerationx.com MANZANARES' NUEVO LATINO NOMINATED FOR 12 NEW MEXICO MUSIC INDUSTRY AWARDS INCLUDING " ALBUM of the YEAR" MANZANARES SET TO PERFORM AT AWARDS SHOW Santa Fe, NM- (April 10, 2003) MANZANARES' latest release, "Nuevo Latino", is a NMMIA (New Mexico Music Industry Awards) finalist for Best Album. With a total of 12 nominations including Adult Contemporary, Best Original Arrangement, Best Engineer, Best Instrumental Performance, Best Packaging Design, Best Producer, Best Song, Best Vocal Performance, Jazz, New Age Contemporary, and Salsa/Latino, the Nuevo Latino group, MANZANARES, is also a nominee for Best Album. Awards will be presented at the NMMIA Banquet in Albuquerque on May 18th. MANZANARES has also been invited to perform. MANZANARES' first CD, Vivir, was awarded two New Mexico Music Industry Awards in 1998 including Best Vocal Performance and Best Music Production Salsa/Latino. Vivir lends itself to the softer, more romantic side of their music. Nuevo Latino was released in September of 2002 and delivers their evolved sound complete with the "hip-displacing" Latin rhythms they have become famous for. The NMMIA Banquet is a Grammy style event featuring live music from the best acts in New Mexico. The Banquet provides a place for hundreds of people involved in music to gather once a year and celebrate New Mexico's music. The Awards Show will take place on Sunday, 18 May at 7PM at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Hosted by Tom Rutherford and Russ Rivas, the show will include guest presenters Leah Black (103.3 The Zone), John Strader (KUMN Ear to the Ground), County Sheriff Darrin White, Vicki Woermer (KRST), Rick Huff (Best of the West) and Chaz Malibu (95.1 FM). The group is led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and features the virtuosic rhythms of their Latin/World-beat band. The band features some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the music industry including Drummer/Percussionist Mark Clark, Bassist Jeff Nelson, Congero Kevin Miller, Saxophonist Kanoa Kaluhiwa and Drummer Xandy Whitesel. An article ("Abiquiu Rocks") on David & Michael is featured in this month's Santa Fean Magazine. The German entertainment and travel TV show VOX TOURS will be filming MANZANARES later this month as well for an upcoming segment on New Mexico. MANZANARES has been labeled one of the hottest Latin acts to hit the music scene and has gained both national and international attention. The electricity and raw energy of their performances continue to push this exciting Nuevo Latino act into the forefront of Latin Music. According to the Palm Spring's Desert Sun, "MANZANARES is explosive latin music!" ##### _______________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay 505.490.0391 manz@computerationx.com MANZANARES TO PERFORM AT ROCK X-POSED AT THE RIO IN LAS VEGAS Santa Fe, NM- (January 8, 2003) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino group will perform at ROCK X-POSED at the Rio All Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV on Saturday, 18 January at 10PM. The Rio is the first site for the ROCK X-POSED Tour of the Kodak Rock Photography Collection and features the largest collection of rock 'n' roll photographs ever compiled. The 36,000 square foot pavilion encompasses five photographic galleries and an adjoining 750 capacity live concert venue playing host to TODAY'S EMERGING BANDS AND THE ROCK ICONS OF TOMORROW! The landmark exhibition features more than 500 original photographs, capturing posed and unposed glimpses into Rock 'n' roll's colorful and often volatile past. Such rock legends as Elvis Presley, the Beatles, Mick Jagger, Tina Turner, Madonna, Michael Jackson, George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, Bruce Springsteen and Lou Reed will be featured along with contemporary artists, such as Bjork, Lenny Kravitz, Tori Amos and Beck. Virtually all artists define themselves by the way they look as by the music they play. The ROCK X-POSED exhibition captures that Rock 'n' Roll image by spanning five decades of rock attitude in pictures spanning the '50's through the present captured by more that 130 international photographers including David Lachapelle, Mick Hutson and Rankin. After its initial launch at the Rio, ROCK X-POSED TOUR will travel to nine other American cities over a period of two years, after which the Collection will be donated to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, OH. MANZANARES' sizzling performance in Las Vegas last May turned the heads of several high-profile music industry executives which led to ROCK X-POSED. MANZANARES ended the year with a sold out performance at the Inn at Loretto; a performance at the Knitting Factory in Los Angeles; were featured on the "The Trail of the Painted Ponies" soundtrack which debuted at the Santa Fe Film Festival; and were featured on the Food Network's "FoodNation with Bobby Flay". The band has also ended their five year run at El Farol in order to open up their touring schedule throughout the United States and Europe. 2002 was a busy year for MANZANARES with the release of their much anticipated second CD Nuevo Latino. Their first CD Vivir won two NM Music Industry Coalition awards for best Latino musical production and best vocal performance. The band opened for Los Lobos to an overwhelming response at the Taos Solar Music Festival; BMI Showcase at SXSW in Austin; Club SoHo in Santa Barbara as well as a benefit for the Multiple Sclerosis Society at the Four Seasons Biltmore; EAT'M in Las Vegas, NV; The Buckaroo Ball; Spanish Market; United Way Santa Fe; PRAIRIEfest in Kansas; and a myriad of private functions and events rounded out their performance year. Hot Spanish guitar, sizzling Latin percussion and soulful vocals combine to create a high-energy, and fiery new Latino sound that is MANZANARES. David and Michael, two brothers from New Mexico, lead the 6-piece band. Their Nuevo Latino style delivers an aggressive approach to the danceable Rumba Flamenca style mixed with an exotic, progressive blend of Rumba, Afro-Cuban rhythms, Soca, and Samba. MANZANARES has been likened to the styles of The Gipsy Kings, Santana and Ottmar Liebert. www.manzanaresysol.com Tickets are available at THE RIO box office: 702.777.7776 Must be 18 or older. ##### _______________________________ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay at 505.490.0391 or 505.988.3017 manz@computerationx.com "MANZANARES rings in 2003 at the Inn at Loretto" Santa Fe, NM - (December 15, 2002) This year has been an exciting ride for MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino group from Santa Fe, which included performances throughout the Southwest and West Coast. The band will wind down their year and ring in 2003 at the elegant Inn at Loretto in Santa Fe. Performances included The Knitting Factory in Hollywood, opening for Los Lobos at the Taos Solar Music Festival, a BMI showcase at SXSW in Austin, a showcase at the prestigious EAT'M in Las Vegas, several shows at SOhO and the Four Seasons Biltmore in Santa Barbara, Prairefest in Kansas, Ginger Green Events in Amarillo. Locally the band performed at the Buckaroo Ball , Spanish Market, concerts for the United Way/Pancake Breakfast, The Hispanic Scholarship Gala at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, Sandia Casino, Santa Ana Star Casino, as well as a myriad of private functions and events. The band also released their much-anticipated second CD "Nuevo Latino" to rave reviews. Music from both CDs, "Vivir" and "Nuevo Latino", were included on several soundtracks including "The Trail of the Painted Ponies" (which debuted at the Santa Fe Film Festival) and on "FoodNation with Bobby Flay" (which aired on the Food Network). Currently their music is being considered for soundtracks by three major film companies. MANZANARES is led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and features the virtuosic rhythms of their Latin/Worldbeat band. Born with a passion for music, they grew up the youngest two of six children on a century-old Spanish ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. The brothers have surrounded their original guitar strumming style and song compositions with an amazing line-up of stellar talent: The band is comprised of some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the country and includes the explosive percussion of Mark Clark, Jeff Nelson's funky sensibility on bass, the exciting conga playing of Kevin Miller, and Kanoa Kaluhiwa's silky smooth jazz infusions. MANZANARES continues to play locally at El Farol, The Alley Cantina in Taos, and at the Inn at Loretto (Michael & David as a duo). For more information on MANZANARES including performance schedules, visit their website at www.manzanaresysol.com Their CD's are available on cdbaby.com and on their website. For New Years Show tickets or information, call The Inn at Loretto at 505.988.5531 www.manzanaresysol.com ###### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Andie Shay at 505.490.0391 or 505.988.3017 manz@computerationx.com "MANZANARES releases much anticipated second CD, "Nuevo Latino" Santa Fe, NM - (September 1, 2002) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino band, has released their much anticipated CD titled "Nuevo Latino". Hot Spanish guitar, sizzling Latin percussion and soulful vocals combine to create their own high-energy and fiery sound that has been labeled Nuevo Latino, inspiring the name of the CD. With its striking blue cover of the brothers, Michael & David, the CD includes ten of their upbeat, danceable songs and delivers the hip-displacing latin rhythms they have become famous for. The CD was recorded and mixed in Santa Fe at Stepbridge Studios by Grammy nominee Tim Stroh and was mastered at Airshow Mastering in Boulder, Colorado by Grammy award winner David Glasser. MANZANARES' first CD "Vivir" lends itself to the softer, more romantic side of their music and won two NM Music Industry Coalition awards for best Latino musical production and best vocal performance. A CD release party is scheduled in Taos at The Alley on September 20th at 10PM. The party in Santa Fe will be at El Farol on October 12th at 9:30PM. The CD will be available on cdbaby.com, through their website and will be in stores by mid-September. MANZANARES is led by brothers David and Michael Manzanares and features the virtuosic rhythms of their Latin/Worldbeat band. Born with a passion for music, they grew up the youngest two of six children on a century-old Spanish ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Steeped in strong family traditions, they were raised with a deep respect for their culture, their land and their family. The earliest memory for the brothers is music. As small children, they began their musical journey and education by capturing the essence of Northern New Mexican and Spanish music on many occasions at the family ranch. Their father and uncles played guitar while the family danced and sang the rancheras, corridos, huapangos, boleros and valses of another time. This early musical influence is a big source of their inspiration. The band is comprised of some of the most prolific and talented musicians in the country and includes the explosive percussion of Mark Clark, a native New Mexican. His musical career includes performances, tours or recordings with renowned musical acts including James Taylor, Natalie Cole, Kip Winger, Ottmar Liebert, and Jono Manson. Jeff Nelson dazzles the audience on bass and adds a whole new dimension to the music of MANZANARES. Jeff grew up in Santa Fe and has won numerous awards throughout his musical career for producing and arranging. He recorded and toured with the Funk group Cameo. He has performed, recorded and toured with a myriad of artists including Buff Love, Juan Gabriel, Jose Jose, Busy McCarroll, Jack Clift, and Carlos Lomas. Kevin Miller, a native Santa Fean and cousin of Michael and David, has also had a rich musical history. His multi-musical talent adds an exciting percussive texture to MANZANARES. He plays guitar and sings with the band and after exploring his musical abilities, he is now their full- time conga player. Kanoa Kaluhiwa joins the band on tenor saxophone. His silky smooth jazz infusions add yet another dimension to the music of MANZANARES and his sax riffs stand out on the new CD, Nuevo Latino. He has also recorded and toured with Ottmar Liebert. Their performances have included the Taos Solar Music Festival (opening for Los Lobos), South by Southwest (BMI Songwriter's Showcase), Spanish Market, concerts for the United Way, Endowment for Youth (Santa Barbara), SOHo, EAT'M Las Vegas (Best unsigned bands from across the nation), The Buckaroo Ball (Largest annual charity event in Santa Fe), Palm Springs Nortel Film Festival, New Mexico State Fair, Santa Fe Opera Guild, American Indians for Opportunity, Santa Fe Film Festival, Columbia Pictures and NBC to name a few. Their music has been featured Nationally on the Food Network's "Food Nation with Bobby Flay", as well as the soundtracks of several shows including Knowledge TV. The band has recently performed in Texas, Las Vegas, NV, Colorado, on the West Coast and here in New Mexico. MANZANARES continues to play weekly at El Farol in Santa Fe, as well as other venues locally including the Alley in Taos and Club R&B in Albuquerque. Further calendar information is available on their website. MANZANARES has been labeled one of the hottest latin acts to hit the music scene and has gained both national and international attention with an extensive fan base all over the U.S., Europe, South America, Japan and Australia. The electricity and raw energy of their performances continue to push this exciting Nuevo Latino act into the forefront of Latin Music. ###### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "MANZANARES IGNITES CROWD FOR LOS LOBOS AT TAOS SOLAR MUSIC FESTIVAL" Santa Fe, NM- (July 5, 2002) MANZANARES, gave a fiery, powerhouse performance Sunday June 30th at the Taos Solar Music Festival to thousands of fans at the Kit Carson Park in Taos. Having just returned from a sold-out benefit performance on Friday at Soho in Santa Barbara for Endowment for Youth and sponsored by the Territory Ahead, the band played a private party on Saturday and played Taos on Sunday to ignite the crowd for Los Lobos. Manzanares set off musical fireworks on America's birthday at the Santa Fe Plaza on July 4th at 2:30PM. They return to the Taos Plaza on Thursday, July 11th at 6:45PM for Taos Plaza Live!, and are back at The Alley Cantina on Friday, July 12th! The men in black will once again take to the Santa Fe Plaza Stage on July 27th at 1:00PM for Spanish Market. Come by El Farol any Saturday night in July beginning at 9:30P. July is set to be a busy month for Manzanares as they get ready to release their next CD "Nuevo Latino". Stay tuned! ##### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE "MANZANARES GAINS MAJOR ATTENTION IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY" Santa Fe, NM- (June 25, 2002) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino band, has gained major attention in the music industry and continues their momentum with several exciting performances. They will be headlining the Endowment for Youth Fundraiser sponsored by The Territory Ahead at SOhO in Santa Barbara, CA on 28 June as well as opening for Los Lobos at the Taos Solar Music Fest in Taos on 30 July. MANZANARES is also set to perform on the Santa Fe Plaza on July 4th at 2:30PM, Taos Plaza on 11 July at 6:45PM for Taos Community Days, and the Santa Fe Plaza on 27 July at 1:00PM for Spanish Market. Their sizzling performance right on the Strip at EAT'M in Las Vegas turned the heads of several high-profile music industry executives. Several exciting deals and news are in the works and will be announced soon. Information on the release of their much anticipated second CD will be announced early next month. #### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANZANARES SELECTED TO SHOWCASE AT EAT'M (Emerging Artists & Technology in Music) FESTIVAL IN LAS VEGAS, NV Santa Fe, NM- (March 19, 2002) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino group, has been selected to showcase their music at the EAT'M Festival in Las Vegas, NV May 29 - 31, 2002. EAT'M is one of North America's premier music industry conferences attracting record labels, artist managers, promoters and producers. MANZANARES will be performing on the premier venue of the Brooklyn Bridge at the New York New York Casino which overlooks the famed Las Vegas Strip on May 30th, 10:PM. MANZANARES was selected out of thousands of entries from across the globe. EAT'M is a conference, showcase and festival which bridges the gap of educational trends and ideas between artists and professionals in the entertainment industry. EAT'M is attended and supported by industry professionals that represent all facets of the music business including labels, producers, managers, attorneys, technology, agents, promoters, songwriters, publishers and more. EAT'M is also a showcase opportunity for some of the best unsigned talent in the world. This year, EAT'M will honor multi-Award winning composer Elmer Bernstein and Mick Fleetwood, founder of the legendary rock group Fleetwood Mac with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Michelle Branch, Maverick recording artist is one of the many talents who cut their teeth at EAT'M. Other musicians who got their start at EAT'M include Slipknot, Alien Ant Farm and Papa Roach. EAT'M -- showcasing the best unsigned talents from across the nation. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANZANARES TO APPEAR ON FOOD NETWORK'S "FOODNATION WITH BOBBY FLAY" Santa Fe, NM- (March 25, 2002) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino group, has been selected to appear on the Food Network's "FoodNation with Bobby Flay". Set to tape in Santa Fe in May, the band will perform their music during the filming of the popular show "FoodNation with Bobby Flay" on the cable network. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANZANARES JOINS MUSICAL LINE-UP FOR KANSAS PRAIRIEFEST - A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS Santa Fe, NM- (March 25, 2002) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino group, has been invited back to perform at Prairiefest - A Celebration of the Arts in ArkCity, Kansas June 1 & 2. The band will join an amazing line-up of musicians including the Paul Winter Consort, Philip Aaberg, Scott Ainslie, Big Twang, Laura Love Band, Gerry O'Beirne and the Prairie Wind Dancers. MANZANARES will be performing both on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2. The band performed at the Music and Arts Festival in June 2001. Prairiefest - A Celebration of the Arts is a four day event in ArkCity, Kansas put on by the Arkansas City Area Arts Council and Cowley College. Events include a myriad of musical performances as well as an Arts & Crafts Festival by visual artists in all mediums. ### FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MANZANARES PLAYS BMI SHOWCASE AT SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL Austin, Texas- (March 15, 2002) MANZANARES, the Nuevo Latino group was invited to perform their music at an invitation-only BMI Acoustic Showcase at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, TX during the South by Southwest Music Festival. This major industry gathering spotlighted developing acts for record company executives, music publishers and artist managers. MANZANARES was invited by Delia Orjuela, VP, BMI Latin in Los Angeles. Performers also included legendary songwriter Chip Taylor ("Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning"). ###
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