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GRIMOON + MANUOK EUROPEAN TOUR!!

23 marzo: Magazzini del Sale - Venezia Italy
24 marzo: Galeter - Montichiari (Bs) Italy
25: Scalo San Donato - Bologna Italy
2: Ut Connewitz - Leipzig Germany
3: TBA
5: Naxos Bobine - Paris France
6: TBA
7: La Mine - Strasbourg France
8: TBA
9: Sur le sofa - Castiglione Olona (Varese) Italy
10: Diavolo Rosso - Asti Italy
12: Luogo misterioso - Soleminis (Ca) Italy
13: Linea notturna - Cagliari
14: Trittico Ironico - Nuoro
15: Tumbao - Sassari
17: Circolo magnolia - Milano
19: Macaco Country Night, private show - Preganziol (TV)

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    02/04/2011 Goodbye Blue Monday, John Meeks & Manuok @ The Casbah

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    11/13/2010 Tin Can Ale House w/Grimoon and John Meeks
    10/14 Whistle Stop w/ Drew Andrews


    TOH AUGUST TOUR PART ONE
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    8/5 Wonderbread Factory, SD (with Drew Andrews)
    1400 Imperial Avenue : San Diego : CA : 92101
    $5.00

    8/6 The Crest, Torrance
    8/7 The Partisan, Merced
    8/8 The Make Out Room, SF
    8/9 Old Ironsides, Sac

    TOH AUGUST TOUR PART TWO
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    8/13 - Portland, OR - The Woods - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/14 - Chico, CA - Cafe Coda - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/15 - Reno, NV - St James Infirmary - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/17 - Napa, CA - Slack Ranch - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/18 - San Jose, CA - Street Light Records - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/19 - Los Angeles, CA - Silverlake Lounge - Manuok only
    8/20 - Los Angeles, CA - Casey's - By Sunlight only
    8/21 - San Diego, CA - Tin Can - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/22 - Long Beach, CA - Alex's Bar - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/23 - Los Angeles, CA - Silverlake Lounge - By Sunlight only
    8/24 - Fresno, CA - Audies Olympic - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/25 - San Jose, CA - Blank Club - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/26 - Sacramento, CA - Old Ironsides - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/27 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill - By Sunlight only
    8/28 - Portland, OR - Backspace - By Sunlight + Manuok
    8/29 - Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern - By Sunlight + Manuok

    Manuok + Kelli Schaeffer June 23rd at Bar Pink
    Manuok + Hot Moon Apr 1st at Soda Bar
    Manuok + Scout Niblett Feb 28th at Bar Pink SD
    Manuok + By Sunlight Jan 28th at Ruby Room SD
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    03 nov 2009, 22.00 - Al Vapore, Marghera, Venezia
    04 nov 2009, 21.30 - Lian Club + Grimoon combo de luxe, Roma, Roma
    05 nov 2009, 21.30 - Amaci + Grimoon combo de luxe, Torre Annunziata, Napoli
    06 nov 2009, 21.30 - La Factory + Grimoon combo de luxe, Siracusa, Siracusa
    07 nov 2009, 21.30 - Blue Dahlia , Marina di Gioiosa Jonica, Reggio Calabria + Grimoon combo de luxe
    08 nov 2009, 21.30 - La Lomax + Grimoon combo de luxe, Catania, Catania
    09-10 (Vacation In Sicily)
    11 nov 2009 - 21:00 Open Space+ Grimoon combo de luxe, Pacentro (L’Aquila)
    12 nov 2009, 22.00 - Sudterranea + Grimoon combo de luxe, Napoli, Napoli
    13 nov 2009, 22.30 - Vinile + Grimoon combo de luxe, Rosà, Vicenza
    14 nov 2009, 22.00 - Flap + Manuok, Mestre
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    Fri Aug 21st @ Tin Can Ale House
    1863 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92101
    Free

    Thr July 23rd
    Featuring 25 Artists Curated by Mark Murphy and 48 minute art documentary film featuring Claytons, M Rich, J Soto, J Sorren, T Biskup, Camille Rose Garcia, K Christy | Location : Wonderhaus : 11441 L St, San Diego, CA 92101
    Manuok plays at 10pm - new manuok music is featured and scored on the film.

    Jun 12 2009, The Ruby Room
    Jun 18 2009, Bar Pink

    MON Feb 2 2009
    The Casbah, San Diego Ca
    (manuok @ 9pm) with Fruit Bats

    WED Feb 18 2009
    @The Dome - Bakersfiied, Ca
    Opening for FAR

    THR Feb 19 2009
    @Velvet Jones - Santa Barbara, Ca
    Opening for FAR

    FRI Feb 20 2009
    @HOME -Silverlake, Ca
    with Sara Lov
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    MARCH EUROPE 2009
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    03/03 Indie Voices c/o Centro Culturale Candiani - Mestre (VE) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/04 Diagonal Club - Forlì (FC) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/05 Ubik Lab - Ponzano Veneto (TV) + Grimoon
    03/06 Sherwood Open Live - Padova (PD) (acoustic set)
    03/07 Arci Kroen - Villafranca (VR) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/08 Aur'ora - Ora (BZ) + Grimoon combo de luxe (acoustic set)
    03/10 NochBesserLeben - Leipzig + Grimoon combo de luxe (acoustic set)
    03/11 Schokoladen - Berlin + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/12 Duncker - Berlin + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/13 Weinstube - Apolda + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/14 Maxstrasse eins - Ludwigsburg + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/15 Sur le sofà - Castiglione Olona (VA) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/18 Casa 139 - Milano + Grimoon
    03/19 Garage - Biella (BI) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/20 Condorito - Margarita (CN) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/22 "macaco country night" private show - preganziol (TV)
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    Jan 16 2009 Bar Pink San Diego, CA 92104
    Dec 07 2008 Ruby Room San Diego, California
    Nov 20 2008 Beauty Bar San Diego, California
    Nov 21 2008 Archival Sound (Private Party)
    Nov 22 2008 The Partisan Merced, California
    Nov 23 2008 Cafe Du Nord San Francisco, California
    Nov 24 2008 Old Ironsides Sacramento, California
    Nov 25 2008 Detroit Bar Costa Mesa, California
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    Thr July 24th - Beauty Bar with John Francis,JFK, and Drew Andrews

    03/03 Indie Voices c/o Centro Culturale Candiani - Mestre (VE) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/04 Diagonal Club - Forlì (FC) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/05 Ubik Lab - Ponzano Veneto (TV) + Grimoon
    03/06 Sherwood Open Live - Padova (PD) (acoustic set)
    03/07 Arci Kroen - Villafranca (VR) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/08 Aur'ora - Ora (BZ) + Grimoon combo de luxe (acoustic set)
    03/10 NochBesserLeben - Leipzig + Grimoon combo de luxe (acoustic set)
    03/11 Schokoladen - Berlin + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/12 Duncker - Berlin + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/13 Weinstube - Apolda + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/14 Maxstrasse eins - Ludwigsburg + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/15 Sur le sofà - Castiglione Olona (VA) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/18 Casa 139 - Milano + Grimoon
    03/19 Garage - Biella (BI) + Grimoon combo de luxe
    03/20 Condorito - Margarita (CN) + Grimoon combo de luxe
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    MON Feb 2 2009
    The Casbah, San Diego Ca
    (manuok @ 9pm) with Fruit Bats

    WED Feb 18 2009
    @The Dome - Bakersfiied, Ca
    Opening for FAR

    THR Feb 19 2009
    @Velvet Jones - Santa Barbara, Ca
    Opening for FAR

    FRI Feb 20 2009
    @HOME -Silverlake, Ca
    with Toby Burke
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    Nov 20 2008 Beauty Bar, San Diego, California
    Nov 21 2008 Archival Sound, (Private Party)
    Nov 22 2008 The Partisan, Merced, California
    Nov 23 2008 Cafe Du Nord, San Francisco, California
    Nov 24 2008 Old Ironsides, Sacramento, California
    Nov 25 2008 The Roxy, West Hollywoord, California
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    Aug 2nd Sat, 7:15 all ages at Avalon - at North By North Park
    Aug 7th Thr, at Pink Elephant - with Drew Andrews
    Aug 13th Wed, at U31- wth 8mm
    Aug 30th Sat, with Evacuee - Chasers
    Aug 31st Sun, (2pm) with Evacuee - cafe mariposa (LA)
    Aug 31st Sun, with Evacuee - mr. t's bowl (LA) (8pm)

    Thr July 17th - Chasers with Two Sheds
    Friday July 18th - Make Out Room (SF)
    Sat. July 19th - El Rio (SF)
    06-07-08:
    Chasers, San Diego, CA
    w/Alpha Channel, Birds & Batteries

    06-13-08:
    The Habitat,San Diego CA
    Boyish Charms, and Josh Armistead
    1008 21st Street San Diego

    06-26-08:
    The Belly Up, San Diego, CA
    w/The Album Leaf and Calico Horse

    05-15-08:
    Bar Leucadian, Lecuadia CA
    With DJs, Free!

    05-08-08:
    Bar Pink Elephant, San Diego, CA
    Everest, David McHank, Free!
    Many More too come

    03-27-08:
    The Belly Up, San Diego, CA
    Years Around the Sun w/ Qu'est-ce Que C'est, Manuok 9pm Sharp!

    01-31-08:
    The Belly Up, San Diego, CA
    Rogue Wave, Midnight Movies, Sold Out!

    02-22-08:
    The Casbah, San Diego, CA
    The Album Leaf,Manuok, + More

    01-12-08:
    The Casbah, San Diego, CA
    Black Heart Procession,Manuok, Sold Out!
    12-12-07:
    The Beauty Bar, San Diego, CA
    Manuok + Two Sheds

    12-13-07:
    Cranes Tavern, Hollywood, CA
    Manuok @ 12pm + More

    12-14-07:
    Cellar Door, Visalia, CA
    Manuok, Two Sheds, The Harpeth Trace

    12-15-07:
    Old Ironsides, Sacramento, CA
    Two Sheds, Agent Ribbons and Manuok

    12-16-07:
    The Make Out Room, San Francisco, CA
    Evacuee, Manuok, and Two Sheds

    10-10-07:
    The Casbah
    Rogue Wave, Port O'Brien, Manuok

    04-21-07:
    SAT. APR 21st The Casbah
    (w/ GGM,CFY, Neonthief)
    San Diego, CA

    11-19-06:
    THR. DEC 21st The Casbah
    (w/ Jeremy Enigk + Guests)
    San Diego, CA

    11-19-06: SUN. NOV 26th The Casbah
    (w/ ILYA, VIA SATELLITE, and more
    San Diego, CA

    11-19-06: SUN. NOV 26th The Casbah
    (w/ ILYA, VIA SATELLITE, and more
    San Diego, CA
    Friday, Oct 6@ Lestats
    (w/ Neon Thief)
    All ages
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    October Tour
    WED 10/11 LA @ The Crest w/ Whirling Dervish
    THR 10/12 Fresno @ Tokyo Garden w/ El Olio Wolof
    FRI 10/13 SF @ Edinbourgh Castle
    SAT 10/14 Arcata @ Sacred Grounds
    SUN 10/15 Portland @ the Towne Lounge
    MON 10/16 Seattle @ el Corazon
    TUE 10/17 Bellingham @ Chiribins
    WED 10/18 Bellingham @ Fantasia C&E.(all ages)
    THR 10/19 Billings, MT (The Carlin)
    FRI 10/20 Wolf Pt, MT (The High School)
    SAT 10/21 Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
    SUN 10/22 SLC, UT @ Broken Record
    MON 10/23 Las Vegas @ Art Bar

    THR. AUG 24th The Casbah
    (w/ The Soft.Lightes and Plural
    San Diego, CA
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    Wednesday, August 30, 2006 9:30 pm
    with Ilya and Manuok
    Knitting Factory: Alterknit Lounge
    7021 Hollywood Blvd
    Hollywood, CA 90028
    $6 all ages
    LOUD + CLEAR's 4th Birthday!
    2-25-06 @ the Casbah
    Goodbye Blue Monday, Via Satellite, Manuok, Adam Gnade, and neonthief
    Sat. Dec 10th @ Torrero Grill at USD
    San Diego, CA
    ALL AGES - FREE!
    DON'T HAVE TO BE A USD STUDENT

    Sat. Dec 17th The Casbah
    (w/ ILYA (CD RELEASE) and Irradio)
    San Diego, CA
    Short[w]est coast tour
    Thr. Oct 13th The Lava Lounge, 5$
    1533 N. La Brea, Los Angeles, CA 90028
    (9: El Ten Eleven -- 10: Manuok -- 11: The Whirling Dervish -- 12: Withdrawal)

    Fri. Oct 14th @ Visalia Oaks Stadium Park
    440 N Giddings St, Visalia, CA 93291
    (All Day Festival 10 bands, 2 Stages, 5pm)

    Sat. Oct 15th Warehouse Party
    290 Napoleon St. Studio H, San Francisco, CA. 94124
    (w/ The Form and Fate)

    Sat. Oct 22th Lestats, San Diego
    (w/ Anya Marina:10pm, Manuok:9pm, $8)

    Fri. Nov 4th Multikulti, Tijuana
    (w/ Casa Wagner)
    - Sunday Sep. 25th OTR Basement, San Diego CA (w/ Transfer and NeonThief)
    - Sunday Sep. 11th Casbah, San Diego CA (Katrina Relief with many great bands)
    - Mon June 13th Casbah, San Diego CA (w/ Flying Douglas + Neonthief, SDMM Night FREE SHOW)
    - Sun June 19th Whistle Stop, San Diego CA(DJ set?)
    - Fri July 1st Whistle Stop, San Diego CA (w/ 91x--Stripped)
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    - Sat July 9th Lestats, San Diego CA (w/ Anya Marina--ALL AGES)
    - Tue July 12th Tangier, Los Angeles CA (w/ The Devics)
    - Wed July 13th M-Theory, San Diego CA (8PM--ALL AGES)
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    - Thr May 5th Casbah, San Diego CA (w/ Radar Brothers)
    - Thr April 7 Casbah, San Diego CA (w/ Arabella Harrison, Maquiladora, and Out Brief Candle)
    - Fri April 8 Timbrespace, Los Angeles, CA (w/ Maquiladora)
    - Sat April 9 (Manzier Theatre, Merced CA (w/ El Olio Wolof)
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    - Sun April 10 (Kimos, San Francisco, CA (w/ The Form and Fate, Slow Thrills)
    - Thr April 14 Doug Fir Lounge, Portland,OR (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)
    - Fri April 15 Neumos, Seattle,WA (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)
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    - Sat April 16 Bay Street CH, Bellingham, WA(w/ Aspects of Physics)
    - Tue April 19 The Independent, San Francisco,CA (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)
    - Wed April 20 Howie & Sons Pizza, Visalia,CA (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)
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    - Thr April 21 Knitting Factory Club Inc, Los Angeles,CA (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)
    - Fri April 22 Belly Up (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)
    - Sat April 23 Detriot Bar, Costa Mesa (Aspects of Physics, Album Leaf)


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    Self Titled (2005)
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    No End To Limitations (2008)
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    The Old Horse (2010)
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  • PilotramVia SatelliteHorse StoriesThe Album LeafMr TubeSoft LightesDevicsTristezaLove Story...

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    THE OLD HORSE

    This is such an amazing album/CD. Knowing of Scott’s background as a permanent member of such huge acts as Blackheart Procession, Via Satellite, Mister Tube, as well as The Album Leaf (amazing bands) I am reminded of George Harrison striking out on his own from the Beatles. Manuok is so amazing in its subtle complexity it deserves such a comparison. But unlike George and the Beatles I think Scott’s other bands are all still around. I can listen to The Old Horse over and over, been doing it all day because it came in just as we are going to press. Scott’s a triple threat: a flawless lyricist, an immaculate voice and an adept instrumentalist... - Reviewer Magazine
    Reviewer Magazine
    SF Weekly
    The Reader
    more on the way...

    NO END TO LIMITATIONS

    A great review from Schokoladen, Berlin
    Manuok is a band, or he is a man, perhaps depending on the day. Scott Mercado, the man behind Manuok, is also a touring member of predominantly SoCal groups Via Satellite, The Album Leaf, The Black Heart Procession, and Mr. Tube. However, to call Manuok a side project would be to downplay a truly wonderful act, which deserves hoardes of attention and adoration based on its own merit rather than the accquired fame of the name behind it. However, if you have an affectation for The Album Leaf or Black Heart Procession, you will likely fall for Manuok rather quickly and recognize similarities.The music on No End to Limitations, released today, is gorgeously crafted, experimental, indie folk music. Using synthetic sounds in supposed folk music has become a tired practice lately, birthing an endless list of poppy bands, each nearly indistinguishable from the next. Where is the difference with Manuok? Well, to put it simply, Manuok is different because he is good. No End... does not sound manufactured or forced. Songs swell with emotion as guitars and strings rise and fall, and others inspire adrenaline rushes with electronics that echo New Wave at its best.
    City Beat
    Audio Drome (italy)
    Comunicazione Interna (italy)
    Buzzine
    San Diego Union Tribune
    Sign On Radio
    Indie College
    Drive Magazine (italy)
    Mescalina (italy)
    Music Boom (italy)
    Rockshock (italy)

    SELF TITLED

    Written by Mylynda Nellermoe, Indie College
    I really think you should pay attention to this one, dear readers.
    In this piece of the installment, which we will today name "Music That Came Out of San Diego and Broke Mylynda's Heart," the focus is Manuok. Manuok is a band, or he is a man, perhaps depending on the day. Scott Mercado, the man behind Manuok, is also a touring member of predominantly SoCal groups Via Satellite, The Album Leaf, The Black Heart Procession, and Mr. Tube. However, to call Manuok a side project would be to downplay a truly wonderful act, which deserves hoardes of attention and adoration based on its own merit rather than the accquired fame of the name behind it. However, if you have an affectation for The Album Leaf or Black Heart Procession, you will likely fall for Manuok rather quickly and recognize similarities.
    Portland Mercury
    PopMatters
    CD Baby Feature
    Exploding Plastic
    Balls To The Wall
    San Diego Union Tribune
    Modern Fix
    Crazy Talk
    Big Yawn
    Indie Workshop
    San Diego Citybeat
    Slightly Confusing...
    Exoduster
    Bulbo.Tv
    SD Reader (comment)
    Impact Press
    AMP

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    Manuok is a touring band from San Diego, Ca. and a recording project of Scott Mercado. The band is Geoff Hill, Jeff Grasmick, Erik Berg, and Andrew Trecha. Manuok has just released it's third record, "The Old Horse"

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    -Recorded alongside The Album Leaf (SubPop – City Slang), Horse-Stories (Australia - Europe), Mr. Tube (Cargo UK - Sweet Nothing), Maquiladora (Acuarela - Spain), The Soft Lightes (Modular), Pilotram (Transient Frequency - USA), Trost (Minty Fresh,Four Music), Tristeza (Better Looking, Bella Union), Devics (Filter, Bella Union), Via Satellite (Loud and Clear – USA, Human Highway - Japan) and many more.

    In addition to recording, Manuok has toured with or shared the stage with bands like Album Leaf, Rogue Wave, Jeremy Enigk, Devics, The Black Heart Procession, DMBQ, and the Radar Bros. Meanwhile, Scott had the opportunity to be a touring member of many great bands. Choosing to spend most of his time touring with The Black Heart Procession in 2006-2007, Scott also toured with Devics, Ilya,Tristeza, and of course, Manuok.

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    w/ Devics and BHP | w/ Tristeza | w/ Sara Lov | w/Grimoon - Euro |
    Mr Tube Tour | Tristeza Tour | Live with Album Leaf |

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