The Manies

The Manies – Real Time Sound Alchemy

The Manies are not a band. They are an experience. A living, breathing ensemble born from a shared love of improvisation, sonic exploration, and raw musical energy. Each member brings their own distinct history and flavor – a tapestry woven from jazz, electronic, folk, classical, and underground traditions.

Kurt has been playing guitar for decades. A true veteran of the Austrian scene, his musical journey began with Tradiwaberl – a legendary Viennese group known for shaping Austria’s music culture and famously tied to the origins of artists like Falco. Kurt’s playing is steeped in history, yet alive with fresh, intuitive phrasing.

Massimo, a singer-songwriter from Italy, adds warmth and soul. His guitar work radiates intimacy – melodic lines that feel both timeless and immediate, grounded in Mediterranean storytelling and heartfelt expression.

Ben, master of keys, infuses harmonic richness and melodic clarity. With deep roots in music theory and an instinct for improvisation, he paints emotional landscapes with every chord.

Jürgen, on percussion and drums, brings the pulse. Heavily influenced by the greats of jazz, his playing shifts effortlessly between groove and abstraction, power and subtlety.

RudL is life on bass. Solid, earthy, and always in motion, his lines anchor the group with depth and momentum – a groove engine that listens and leads in equal measure.

Martin builds the electronic backbone. From textures to beats, glitches to ambient clouds, he adds the sonic spice – transforming each set with carefully sculpted synth layers and rhythmic flourishes.

Marie brings her vocals to life with both precision and freedom. Whether through poetic lyrics or wordless improvisation, her voice is an instrument of deep feeling and shimmering nuance.

Zeynep injects unexpected power. With commanding vocal bursts and emotionally charged expression, she creates contrast and electricity – moments that catch the breath and hold the ear.

Heidi  explores the spaces between. Her voice weaves harmonies, counterpoints, and fragile textures – always listening, always adapting, always present in the moment.

AnDa moves fluidly between instruments, sometimes picking up the guitar, but more often shaping the mood with his trumpet. His playing is warm, melodic, and deeply expressive – blending classic phrasing with subtle experimentation. A voice of emotion, breath, and timing.

Lois bridges rhythm and exploration. Whether on drums or bass, he moves from foundational rudiments to uncharted rhythmic spaces, always searching for that point where structure dissolves into freedom. His playing invites both grounding and flight.

Different times bring different artists. The Manies are in constant motion – a fluid collective where the lineup shifts, the energy evolves, and no two moments are the same. One night may lean into ambient textures and subtle harmonies, the next into driving rhythms and wild improvisation.

From electronic pulses to acoustic riffs, from ambient synths to explosive vocals, The Manies shape a soundscape that refuses to be fixed. It’s alive, unpredictable, and always becoming – a human sound, born in the now.