Roger Manganelli
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Roger Manganelli is the bassist
and one of the two lead vocalists for ska-punk band Less Than Jake
. He is also the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rehasher
, and drummer for Greenhorn. When not playing with a band, Manganelli is either working with toys and airplanes or developing his home studio, Moathouse Productions.
Roger's employment history includes working at Knuckleheads, a smoke shop in Gainesville, Florida which was later transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke before going out of business.
(replacing original bassist Shaun Grief) and has appeared on all of Less Than Jake
's albums. Previously a guitar player, he played bass for the first time when he joined the band. In addition to playing bass, he shares singing duties with Chris Demakes and also is one of the songwriters. Manganelli produces Less than Jake's demos and some official releases (for example, Absolution for Idiots and Addicts (EP)
of 2006), and co-produced GNV FLA
of 2008, and often plays the guitar tracks on the records. Occasionally, he has also played the second guitar onstage with Less Than Jake - for example, when performing "Last Hour of the Last Day of Work" or "The Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out/Screws Fall Out."
He has been known to be the most conspicuous member of the group due to his charismatic stage presence and his dreadlock
hairstyle.
For equipment, Roger currently uses Ampeg
amplifiers, Ernie Ball
Musicman Sterling basses in various colors, and Ernie Ball strings.
in 2000 with members of Army of Ponch and Savage Brewtality. Rehasher
was a return to his roots from the more serious, popular, Less than Jake. He is more proactive as a member of Rehasher—as their lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, lyricist, and producer. In addition to this, in Rehasher's latest album Manganelli has been responsible for tracking all the guitar parts as well as the bass ones, hence assuming the roles previously belonging to band members Ryan Geis and Gui Amador
(though neither of these members have quit Rehasher). Unfortunately, Manganelli is only able to work with Rehasher when Less than Jake has time off.
Rehasher's second album was released in vinyl form on August 28, 2009; and in CD form on October 27, 2009.
. Moathouse Productions is the name of his studio, run from the basement of aforementioned Moat House. Manganelli works in his studio with small bands, mostly unsigned - as he says on his own website, "prices are cheap - unless you're on a record label!" He uses Pro Tools
for his recording purposes, and his services include mixing, recording, producing, etc. He also has a range of gear available to those who wish to record at his studio.
In 2009, with the launch of Rehasher
's new album, High Speed Access to My Brain
, Moathouse made a debut as a record label in addition to its existing function as a studio.
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
and one of the two lead vocalists for ska-punk band Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
. He is also the lead vocalist and guitarist for Rehasher
Rehasher
Rehasher is a punk rock band based in Gainesville, Florida. They are currently signed to their vanity label, Moathouse Records and have released a second album...
, and drummer for Greenhorn. When not playing with a band, Manganelli is either working with toys and airplanes or developing his home studio, Moathouse Productions.
Roger's employment history includes working at Knuckleheads, a smoke shop in Gainesville, Florida which was later transformed into a similar establishment named Smoke before going out of business.
Less Than Jake
Manganelli (October 31, 1974, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)is the second bassist for Less Than JakeLess Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
(replacing original bassist Shaun Grief) and has appeared on all of Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake
Less Than Jake is an American ska punk band from Gainesville, Florida. Originally formed in 1992 as a power pop trio, the band evolved into a hybrid of ska punk. Less Than Jake have also been cited as showing influences from a wide variety of genres including post-grunge, heavy metal, alternative...
's albums. Previously a guitar player, he played bass for the first time when he joined the band. In addition to playing bass, he shares singing duties with Chris Demakes and also is one of the songwriters. Manganelli produces Less than Jake's demos and some official releases (for example, Absolution for Idiots and Addicts (EP)
Absolution for Idiots and Addicts (EP)
Absolution for Idiots and Addicts is a promotional EP by ska-punk band Less Than Jake before the release of their 2006 full length In with the Out Crowd. This EP contains two songs which were released on the full-length and two exclusive songs...
of 2006), and co-produced GNV FLA
GNV FLA
GNV FLA is the seventh studio album by Less Than Jake, released on June 24, 2008. Guitarist Chris Demakes states that the band "wrote a quintessential Less Than Jake record" and that the album includes "lots of horns and lots of vocals."...
of 2008, and often plays the guitar tracks on the records. Occasionally, he has also played the second guitar onstage with Less Than Jake - for example, when performing "Last Hour of the Last Day of Work" or "The Brightest Bulb Has Burned Out/Screws Fall Out."
He has been known to be the most conspicuous member of the group due to his charismatic stage presence and his dreadlock
Dreadlocks
Dreadlocks, also called locks, a ras, dreads, "rasta" or Jata , are matted coils of hair. Dreadlocks are usually intentionally formed; because of the variety of different hair textures, various methods are used to encourage the formation of locks such as backcombing...
hairstyle.
For equipment, Roger currently uses Ampeg
Ampeg
Ampeg is primarily a musical instrument amplifier manufacturer headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, though they also manufacture guitars to a small extent...
amplifiers, Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball
Ernie Ball was an American entrepreneur, musician, and innovator, widely acclaimed as a revolutionary in the development of guitar-related products. He began as a club and local television musician and small business entrepreneur, building an international business in guitars and accessories that...
Musicman Sterling basses in various colors, and Ernie Ball strings.
Rehasher
Manganelli formed RehasherRehasher
Rehasher is a punk rock band based in Gainesville, Florida. They are currently signed to their vanity label, Moathouse Records and have released a second album...
in 2000 with members of Army of Ponch and Savage Brewtality. Rehasher
Rehasher
Rehasher is a punk rock band based in Gainesville, Florida. They are currently signed to their vanity label, Moathouse Records and have released a second album...
was a return to his roots from the more serious, popular, Less than Jake. He is more proactive as a member of Rehasher—as their lead singer, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, lyricist, and producer. In addition to this, in Rehasher's latest album Manganelli has been responsible for tracking all the guitar parts as well as the bass ones, hence assuming the roles previously belonging to band members Ryan Geis and Gui Amador
Gui Amador
Gui Amador is a musician from Florida, best known for his time in Army of Ponch and Rehasher. Most of his bands have been fast punk music, but he has also participated in other acts that have done hardcore and screamo.-Bands:* Army of Ponch: Bass...
(though neither of these members have quit Rehasher). Unfortunately, Manganelli is only able to work with Rehasher when Less than Jake has time off.
Rehasher's second album was released in vinyl form on August 28, 2009; and in CD form on October 27, 2009.
Moathouse Productions
The Moat House is a nickname for Manganelli's house in Gainesville, FloridaGainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...
. Moathouse Productions is the name of his studio, run from the basement of aforementioned Moat House. Manganelli works in his studio with small bands, mostly unsigned - as he says on his own website, "prices are cheap - unless you're on a record label!" He uses Pro Tools
Pro Tools
Pro Tools is a digital audio workstation platform for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems, developed and manufactured by Avid Technology. It is widely used by professionals throughout the audio industries for recording and editing in music production, film scoring, film, and television...
for his recording purposes, and his services include mixing, recording, producing, etc. He also has a range of gear available to those who wish to record at his studio.
In 2009, with the launch of Rehasher
Rehasher
Rehasher is a punk rock band based in Gainesville, Florida. They are currently signed to their vanity label, Moathouse Records and have released a second album...
's new album, High Speed Access to My Brain
High Speed Access to My Brain
High Speed Access to My Brain is the second studio album by punk rock band Rehasher. It was released on August 28, 2009.-Track listing:#"Turn Around"#"5 Extra Long Miles"#"My Compass Must Be Broken"#"No Eye In Team"#"Cold Stone"#"Saving Face"...
, Moathouse made a debut as a record label in addition to its existing function as a studio.