Genres Indie rock Labels Jagjaguwar Records Record label Jagjaguwar | Years active 1999–present Genre Indie rock | |
Origin Virginia, United States (1999) Members Nate Lepine, Ryan Hembrey, Adam Busch, Jason Toth, Via Nuon, Jim Dinou Albums Grammar Bell and the All Fall Down, East to East, Rollover, City Life, Private Lines Similar Sonoi, Boxhead Ensemble, Nad Navillus, Edith Frost, Minus Story | ||
Manishevitz is an American indie rock band originally from Virginia and now based in Chicago. They have released material on Jagjaguwar Records and Catbird Records.
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History
Manishevitz was formed by Adam Busch (ex-The Curious Digit) in Virginia in the late 1990s. Their debut album was released on Jagjaguwar Records in 1999, and after this Busch and guitarist Via Nuon moved to Chicago. Their sophomore LP, Rollover, released in 2000, featured Chicago musicians Ryan Hembrey, Nate Lepine, Joe Adamik of Califone, and Fred Longberg-Holm. Their 2002 EP Private Lines features a cover of the Roxy Music song "2HB". In 2003, their third full-length, City Life, was issued on Jagjaguwar, and in 2007, East to East followed on Catbird.
Discography
Songs
Private LinesCity Life · 2003
Rainy Day RevolutionCity Life · 2003
Praise for the EconomieGrammar Bell and the All Fall Down · 1999