Heart & Commerce is pleased to announce the release of several fantastic albums.... featuring bass, cool songs, ferocious grooves, thoughtful lyrics... and more bass.
THE BALANCE -- Anthology ** new release **
One of the baddest funk-fusion bands to ever come out of Chicago...
(and Manley's first band)
More info right here
MANLEY -- the Double Vinyl LP
This solo album by songwriter/bass player Manley, features songs that run the gamut from the political ("Blue People") to the personal ("About Love")... Manley, also a novelist and filmmaker, is a story teller, and on this outing uses both words and bass to tell these tales.
Vinyl albums are available through this website. Just go to the contact page and drop us a line. The price for the double vinyl LP is $35.00 (shipping included within the continental U.S.) If outside the continental USA please contact us for a quote.
BLOOD -- Straight Outta The Desert EP
This is a Funk-Rock outing featuring Manley on doubleneck Wal bass, and Dale Smith on 6-string Modulus bass. Tracks were recorded live to 2-track during a studio rehearsal. The group was put together specifically to play a NORML benefit, and the energy was amazing.
Take a listen to Straight Outta The Desert right here
CUT TO THE CHASE -- Anthology Volumes 1 and 2
Born from the embers of the Chicago-based fusion band, The Balance, Cut To The Chase features the signature fretted and fretless bass work, and lyrics of Manley, and the soaring guitars of Mike Lummio. CTTC combines strong songwriting, great playing, and lyrics with depth. Think an American version of Level 42, or a Brit-funk version of the Red Hot Chili Peppers-- with a heavier emphasis on lyrics, and fretless bass.
The Anthology features tracks from earlier albums, as well as previously unreleased material of the band in rehearsal, live versions of studio cuts, and a demo or two.
Check out the CTTC Anthology right here
VALVE -- The Dark Tongue
A dark collaboration between Manley and Layden Robinson combining elements of rock, funk, metal, punk, goth, and great storytelling. Valve. Rocky. Funky. Loud. Introspective. Moving.
Take a gander here
MANLEY -- Turn Of The Century
Turn Of The Century was the first album recorded by Manley after Cut To The Chase came to an end. It was recorded at Galaxy, the 24-track studio in the basement of the "Jed Clampett" house in Chandler, AZ. Recently re-mastered, we think it sings.... and dances... and has a lot of very cool bass on it.
You will find Turn Of The Century right here
THE BALANCE -- Anthology ** new release **
One of the baddest funk-fusion bands to ever come out of Chicago...
(and Manley's first band)
More info right here
MANLEY -- the Double Vinyl LP
This solo album by songwriter/bass player Manley, features songs that run the gamut from the political ("Blue People") to the personal ("About Love")... Manley, also a novelist and filmmaker, is a story teller, and on this outing uses both words and bass to tell these tales.
Vinyl albums are available through this website. Just go to the contact page and drop us a line. The price for the double vinyl LP is $35.00 (shipping included within the continental U.S.) If outside the continental USA please contact us for a quote.
BLOOD -- Straight Outta The Desert EP
This is a Funk-Rock outing featuring Manley on doubleneck Wal bass, and Dale Smith on 6-string Modulus bass. Tracks were recorded live to 2-track during a studio rehearsal. The group was put together specifically to play a NORML benefit, and the energy was amazing.
Take a listen to Straight Outta The Desert right here
CUT TO THE CHASE -- Anthology Volumes 1 and 2
Born from the embers of the Chicago-based fusion band, The Balance, Cut To The Chase features the signature fretted and fretless bass work, and lyrics of Manley, and the soaring guitars of Mike Lummio. CTTC combines strong songwriting, great playing, and lyrics with depth. Think an American version of Level 42, or a Brit-funk version of the Red Hot Chili Peppers-- with a heavier emphasis on lyrics, and fretless bass.
The Anthology features tracks from earlier albums, as well as previously unreleased material of the band in rehearsal, live versions of studio cuts, and a demo or two.
Check out the CTTC Anthology right here
VALVE -- The Dark Tongue
A dark collaboration between Manley and Layden Robinson combining elements of rock, funk, metal, punk, goth, and great storytelling. Valve. Rocky. Funky. Loud. Introspective. Moving.
Take a gander here
MANLEY -- Turn Of The Century
Turn Of The Century was the first album recorded by Manley after Cut To The Chase came to an end. It was recorded at Galaxy, the 24-track studio in the basement of the "Jed Clampett" house in Chandler, AZ. Recently re-mastered, we think it sings.... and dances... and has a lot of very cool bass on it.
You will find Turn Of The Century right here