Skunk Manhattan is the Vocalist and Guitarist for the Austin based, hard rock band A Good Rogering. Comprised of a wide variety of influences, Skunk, bassist Chef Bull R.D., and drummer Mr. Nub have gained regional and even international recognition with their eclectic live show and broad circulation of demos. Their music has been requested and distributed by fans in England, Australia, Japan, South America, and throughout the United States.
Released in February 2010, the band's debut EP, "Long Overdue," has been well received by fans and press. Although set with an overall tone of pure hard rock, the EP offers listeners a taste of the band's eccentric musical style from a cover of Bjork's "Isobel" to a track in the fashion of a 1980's TV theme song. "Long Overdue" is now available through iTunes, CD Baby, other online retailers and through paypal at the website Website. For a preview check the Myspace Page.
Aside from A Good Rogering, Skunk has performed and recorded with various groups including the hard rock band Quartershackle, who received early Grammy nominations for the 2009 single, "Lies", and whose music has been featured on several compilation albums.
Skunk is also an experienced guitar and piano instructor and is involved in the "Grounded In Music" program, which provides underprivileged kids the opportunity to 'make music'. For more info on guitar or piano lessons visit the LESSONSpage.
Since meeting Tony Guarriello, founder of Tregan Guitars, in July 2007, Skunk has proudly endorsed the instruments. He has been featured in both Guitar World and Guitar Player magazine with his Signature Shaman, modified to encompass the look and versatility that is integral to Skunk's style and sound.
Skunk uses the following:
*Tregan Guitars
Custom Skunk Mod Shaman, Standard Shaman, & Syren XT
*Rivera (Knucklehead) & Mesa Boogie Ampflication
*Tsunami Cables
*Boss, Vox, Dunlap MXR, and Mytonefx pedals
*Dean Markley strings
*Marshall & PB Custom Cabs (g12x75 Celestions)
*Coffin Cases
ENDORSEMENTS:
www.treganguitars.com
www.coffincase.com
www.tsunamicables.com
