Music has always been about telling stories.
I am an independent singer-songwriter whose music blends rock, country/folk, and Americana with a fusion of my own reality... honest, emotionally driven storytelling. Influenced by the belief that the best songs are the ones that make us feel something, life's highs and lows... love and loss, hope and heartbreak, second chances and the strength to keep moving forward.
From notepad to scratch demos... every song begins the same way... with a story worth telling. My music pairs memorable melodies, driving guitars, and heartfelt lyrics to try and create songs that are both deeply personal and universally relatable.
I am never content to stay inside one musical box, my catalog ranges from intimate ballads and acoustic reflections to energetic rock anthems, while always remaining rooted in authenticity.
For me, songwriting isn't about following trends... it's about being true to me, my persona...
Sounds Like: Me, My persona
Latest News
My Therapy is now available at all digital download locations; including iTunes, CD Baby and Amazon. The album features a collection of my music including Desert Rose, Lennons Basement, the original Black & White...as well as Black & White featuring Megan McD.
Thanks to everyone.
Bio
Bill Manchester is a Singer-Songwriter, although a native to the New England area you may find him playing at locations throughout the US. Bill is at home in live venues, a barebones style of playing that captures the audience. Bill mentions in his song Lennon's Basement that music is know as a healer, and is working on his latests project with local producer Alex Krepkikh, the album will include new material as well club favorites. Desert Rose took first place in the Music Dispatch song contest; Bill's Playlist has been making appearances on various internet top ten list including Broadjam,you can listen to his music currently on the East of Midnight show Jonathan Wesley and CJMQ in Canada.
Hack Guitarist at Large
Warning:This site also contains rough self produced scratch-pad demos, although the basic message is there.
I'm currently working with Alex K a very talented producer on some new material and a more professional approach to some of my previous work. Tune in often,
Thanks for listening
" Friends move on and time makes you older until all thats left is the bare-bones sound of a hack guitarist and his songs."-Bill Manchester