"Me teaching Marc to play "Killer Instinct on the SNES entertainment system . Boynton Beach ,FL. X-Mas 1994-95' .( I am such a dork ,I was wearing a Killer Instinct shirt ) One of the greatest Arcade Fighting games of all time though !…"
August 2009 Blog Posts (13)
My first guitar and amp...
It was in 1967 that my dad said to me "It's time to get you a good guitar." He was the local counsel for Musicians Union Local 802 in Manhattan and of course, they said to him "Take your boy to Manny's!" So, off we went.
The first thing you noticed were the photo's of every damn musical act imaginable. I spent many days looking at those walls over the years. The second thing I noticed was that standing 10 feet across the room was Garth Hudson from The Band. "Holy Crap!" my 13 year old… Continue
The first thing you noticed were the photo's of every damn musical act imaginable. I spent many days looking at those walls over the years. The second thing I noticed was that standing 10 feet across the room was Garth Hudson from The Band. "Holy Crap!" my 13 year old… Continue
Added by Mitch Weissman on August 24, 2009 at 2:30am — No Comments
Article About Manny's Music and Their Guitar Picks
Pick Collecting Quarterly is featuring an article about the Manny's and artists' picks that were ordered there. www.pickcollecting.com 'Enjoy!
Added by Pick Collecting Quarterly on August 15, 2009 at 12:21pm — No Comments
My son Grant and "The Great LES PAUL, Gibson, Epiphone, Sunburst with a Bigsby, Elevator Miracle.....EVER!"
When my son Grant was 12 or 13, graduating from middle school, we promised him a guitar. But he had a very specific guitar in mind..it had to be a Les Paul Epiphone, with a sunburst and a Bigsby Arm!
Our friend, a studio guitar player, had patiently trotted him over to Manny's and across the street to Sam Ash to play every guitar on the wall that came… Continue
Added by Sandi on August 15, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments
FOR QUICK SALE!!! Gretsch G6129T-1957 Silver Jet Electric Guitar (Reissue)
BRAND NEW, UNPLAYED, with tags, papers, and plush lined case!!!! $1550 with free shipping, fully insured!!! I never played this guitar after I bought it in 2007 for a tour I ended up cancelling, as my arthritis became so bad it was impossible for me to play guitar any longer. This guitar is screaming to be played! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO OUR ANIMAL HAUS. I have additional photos, if needed.…
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 14, 2009 at 11:00pm — No Comments
1960's IMPERIAL ACCORDION ~ MINT!!! $325 SACRIFICE!!!
I bought this beautiful accordion from someone who had found it in their Grandfather's closet for $500 in 2007. It has remained in its plush case since I bought it. I was collecting instruments as I thought I might build a home recording studio. I have since had to sell everything related to the studio, and just realized that I still had this. I don't know much about accordions, except to say that this one is immaculate, and the straps and bellows are in excellent condition, which is rare in… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 14, 2009 at 10:10pm — No Comments
Holly Goldrich
We have lost a great musician and friend. Les was a Manny's customer and he will be missed.
The Goldrich
The Goldrich
Added by Holly Goldrich on August 13, 2009 at 10:25pm — No Comments
white hibiscus poem
City Sidewalk garden
July Hibiscus opening wide on high ivory
as morning crosses over to noon.
Perfect lacy circles drinking the heat-
big as LP's-
summer's white albums just released,
bearing drops of blood red
at their stylus centers.
These flowers,
they paly elephant music
on the pollination station-
special frequencies
for the young bees
to dance, dance, dance
the afternoon away
and draw out the shy… Continue
July Hibiscus opening wide on high ivory
as morning crosses over to noon.
Perfect lacy circles drinking the heat-
big as LP's-
summer's white albums just released,
bearing drops of blood red
at their stylus centers.
These flowers,
they paly elephant music
on the pollination station-
special frequencies
for the young bees
to dance, dance, dance
the afternoon away
and draw out the shy… Continue
Added by Marcus Colasurdo on August 13, 2009 at 5:00pm — No Comments
Thom Yorke: CDs kept the music industry alive like a zombie
Thom Yorke: CDs kept the music industry alive like a zombie
The Radiohead frontman has described his hatred of the CD format, saying that online distribution has placed more emphasis on songs
Dan Martin
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 6 August 2009 12.49 BST
Radiohead's Thom Yorke ... 'I always hated CDs. They were a nightmare'. Photograph: Jim Dyson/Getty
Radiohead's Thom Yorke has commented about changes in music… Continue
The Radiohead frontman has described his hatred of the CD format, saying that online distribution has placed more emphasis on songs
Dan Martin
guardian.co.uk, Thursday 6 August 2009 12.49 BST
Radiohead's Thom Yorke ... 'I always hated CDs. They were a nightmare'. Photograph: Jim Dyson/Getty
Radiohead's Thom Yorke has commented about changes in music… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 8, 2009 at 9:14am — No Comments
Carolyne Mas Mercury LPs To Be Released on CD!!!
I will be posting the exact release dates as the moment approaches...I have waited a long time for… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 6, 2009 at 3:14am — No Comments
Poetry in a time of confusion
When the seasons of mankind change and the certainties which once sustained us falter, it is to the
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
Added by Marcus Colasurdo on August 4, 2009 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Poetry in a time of confusion
When the seasons of mankind change and the certainties which oncwe sustained us falter, it is to the
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
poets that we can turn...The questions which plague us are often the same dilemmas that poets have addressed since time begin counting itself in...
To read, to listen, to sing, to speak in the language of the heart requires nothing more (and nothing less) than a renewal and a recognition of our humanity...
Let the poets sing ! from Iran to Afghanistan, from Cuba to Croatia, from… Continue
Added by Marcus Colasurdo on August 4, 2009 at 7:59pm — No Comments
Welcome new members! Please post your memories..... pass our site along..... and keep on rockin!
All my best always, Holly Goldrich
Welcome new members! Please post your memories..... pass our site along..... and keep on rockin!
All my best always, Holly Goldrich
All my best always, Holly Goldrich
Added by Holly Goldrich on August 3, 2009 at 6:42pm — No Comments
So Many Memories...
The funniest memory (in retrospect) I have of Manny's is from September of 1976. I was living in Levittown, NY at the time, and I used to hitchhike into the city with my guitar all the time to play. I had no fear, and today you'd think even less sense, but this was a legitimate form of transportation in those days!. One night I got lucky though, and my friend Stevie Cochran arranged for me to ride into the city with his friend Brian. On the way downtown to the village, which is where I liked to… Continue
Added by Carolyne Mas on August 3, 2009 at 5:00am — No Comments
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- My son Grant and "The Great LES PAUL, Gibson, Epiphone, Sunburst with a Bigsby, Elevator Miracle.....EVER!"
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IMPORTANT : !!!!!!!! Very crucial Family Heirlooms I need to return to Goldrich family !!!!!
Hey everyone. It Is Mike ,down in S. FL. I have at least 2 items that I really need to get returned to you guys. It is from the 30+ Boxes of stuff Marc left in my Garage . Please contact me ,Either , Laura ,Stu , Holly , Ian ,or Judd ,or anyone in the Manny's Family only please! 561-245-1769. I have for sure ,The Manny's 50thh anniversary Plaque, and Manny's fine China set maybe from his wedding . English ? Just call me Holly ! I really want to get this back to you guys . Not an Hr.…See More
"Are you guys sick of seeing this mug on your walls yet? The 2,000 Year Old Customer" John Sebastian
"God , I wish I had a Schlepper shirt now ! I used to take them right out of Marc's stack at home. They would never fit me now,we both wore a size S back then !!!!"
The Animals
"Love Eric more as I get Older . So many great songs! One of my faves is "Sky Pilot " ! Classic!"
memories from (my uncle) Steve Chapin
Ah yes. . . Henry. Always a hot experience for me at Manny's.It was there in the 70's (Harry with albums and Tom on tv with Make a Wish), that he referenced me as the "no-talent Chapin" one occasion while Tom and I were shopping there - it was actually very funny at the time, a Rodney Dangerfield moment. But for the next two decades, every time I would drop $5K a pop for PA equipment, TEAC recorders, ADAT machines, Mackie boards, outboard gear,…See More
"E.Q. Magazine' Issue #1 Lead Article; Room With a View
Bondy Sound, "The Marquee N.Y.C." Buddy Guy, Black Crows, Paul Young, GWAR, an exciting venue.
"Clearwater, Fla. TV show 1976 featured Rolling Thunder Review. Its on You Tube. Fantastic."
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