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TONY RICE HONORED IN NEFESH
MOUNTAIN TRIBUTE SINGLE
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"Man of Manzanita"
featuring Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan and Mark Schatz
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NASHVILLE – December 18, 2024 – Progressive
bluegrass/Americana band Nefesh Mountain, helmed by
husband-and-wife duo Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff,
today released “Man of Manzanita,” a
tribute to bluegrass icon Tony Rice, and the latest single from their
forthcoming album, Beacons.
The video was shot live at Sound Emporium Studios
in Nashville, and features special guests Sam
Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, and Mark
Schatz.
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Bring us home
To the cabin on the hill
And the woods of California
To hear the sound of
Smoke upon the wind
You will roam
Forever in the hills
The man of Manzanita
To pick us folks a song
And make us smile once again
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"Man
of Manzanita" was written by Lindberg. “Tony was, is, and always
will be a huge musical figure in my life," he explains. "When
I was in my early 20s I found his music and spirit to be a much-needed
bridge between the jazz and acoustic worlds that I loved so dearly. He
had this beautifully sensitive side, on top of his adventurous,
experimental, and virtuosic side, and to me, his music reflected this
larger landscape of America. When he passed in 2020, it really knocked
me out. And while our paths did cross a couple times over the years, it
was as if someone I’d known forever had left this earth. It’s hard to
describe, which is why I wanted to write 'Man Of Manzanita,' and tried
to put as much love for Tony and his music as I could into this song.
Right now feels like the perfect time of year to release it."
Rice died on Christmas Day 2020.
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Beacons will be released on January 31, 2025. Its two full-length
albums are distinctly different, while clearly emanating from what
makes Nefesh Mountain unique in the first place—a vast musical
knowledge and equally vast curiosity, paired with immaculate musicianship.
One disc is pure bluegrass, and the other is unadulterated Americana.
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"A
powerhouse unit." - ROLLING
STONE
"Thoughtful,
introspective lyrics and world-class musicianship" - AMERICAN SONGWRITER
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About Nefesh
Mountain
Nefesh
Mountain is a pioneering force in the world of bluegrass and Americana,
bringing together a unique blend of musical virtuosity, spirituality,
and cultural diversity. Founded by Eric Lindberg and Doni Zasloff, the
band has toured internationally and gained critical acclaim for their
boundary-pushing sound. Their previous albums, including Songs for the Sparrows
and Beneath the Open
Sky, have been hailed as fresh, meaningful contributions to
the bluegrass genre, weaving together traditional roots music with new
perspectives.
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P.O. Box 210588 |
Nashville, TN 37221 US
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