When I go around town I hear a lot of people say there is nothing new to do. Well, I beg to differ now that The Manor has established themselves as the only live gay music venue many nights a week. They feature live bands Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 pm to 12:30 am, rotating in many different bands for your musical enjoyment. Below are bios from three of the regular bands you will find turning it out for your pleasure.
Karina Iglesias Band – Born and raised in Miami, Florida to Honduran parents, Karina Iglesias’s sound mirrors the diverse musical and cultural influences that have shaped her character and forged her individuality as an artist. With a style equally informed by rhythm & blues, boleros, gospel and hip-hop, Karina delivers her performances with the intimacy of a deep soul crooner and the conviction and drive of a dauntless female singer/songwriter.
Leesa Richards Band – The Detroit native and current Miami Resident began her life on stage as a dancer while still a child. As a teenager she began singing, writing and later producing. Growing up in a family that encouraged artistic pursuit and expression, Leesa made the commitment at an early age to live the life of an artist. Her extensive travels have exposed her to all kinds of ideas and art and she draws as much from those experiences as from her musical influences which include everything from jazz to rock, from Billy Holiday and Cassandra Wilson to Glady’s Knight, Tina Turner, Sly and the Family Stone, Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers. She is the ultimate mix of raw energy and elegant sophistication. Whether it is love or pain or both, the stories and the music that pour out of this wonderful new artist will move you and leave you wanting more.
Private Stock – Whether you’re looking for an elegant evening of entertainment with a touch of class or a wild and energetic party with dancing all night long, Private Stock will deliver. They have been performing together for over 17 years, with an amazing friendship and chemistry that comes out in every show. They are an energetic, talented and totally versatile band. And, most of all, they truly love what they do.
