Blind Manifest

• Mike Bailey - Guitar, Lead Vocals
• Tad Hough - Keyboards, Harmonica
• Brian Lewis - Bass Guitar, Vocals
• Dave Costner - Drums, Vocals
• Mark Cantrell - Guitar, Vocals

Ranked in the Top 25 Cover Bands in the USA! Variety is the spice of life. The key to throwing a great party, whether it's entertaining your guests at a wedding, a private party or community event, is having music that your guests will enjoy. Blind Manifest brings together a formula of top songs from a wide variety of genres which have been proven at radio stations and clubs across America to appeal to the widest spectrum of people. If you want a fun, professional show and the best collection of talent in the Southeast, you definately want Blind Manifest to play at your event. We are proud to have been ranked in the Top 25 National Cover Bands by Gigmasters for well over a year!

If you combined the collective resumes from all the musicians in Blind Manifest, you'd cover just about every corner of entertainment there is - from classical choirs to stadium rockers. We even have a radio DJ...

...Speaking of which...Brian has years and years of experience as a DJ for Radio Margaritaville and The Carolina Tailgate Party, so with Blind Manifest, you also have access to a superb Emcee for your party! Just let us know your needs, and together we can tailor your event to make it come together just as you envision!

Blind Manifest can be much more than just the live entertainment. Depending on your needs, we can provide recorded music while the guests are arriving, during your dinner, and for any special dances. Our sound system is available for any announcements or toasts you would like to make, and we have tons of recorded music in nearly every genre that we play during breaks to keep the party going!

Have a song or two that you can't live without? Hey, we're versatile! Let us know and we'll do our best to accomodate you.
Also, we have matching formal (and informal) wear, so feel free to dress us up as you see fit!

Blind Manifest owns and maintains professional sound and lighting equipment that will provide for most any need. We use professional-grade Renkus-Heinz amplification with JBL Mains and Subwoofers. Mixing boards include an Allen & Heath MixWizard 16:2, Phonic Helix FW24 Mk II, and a Carvin Studio 24. Mike uses the industry standard Fender Stratocaster (he has three - in three different colors!), while Dave can choose between an acoustic Grestch 5-piece Catalina drumkit complete with a mix of 6 Zildjan K-Custom and Paiste Signature cymbals (mic'ed with 7 Samson drum microphones), or from one of two Roland V-Drum electronic drum sets- all depending on the size of the available staging area. Tad has two Korg Triton keyboards on his rack - a 61 and 76 key, giving him plenty of options during live performance. Brian plays his 4-string LTD active Bass guitar through a DigiTech Valve effects unit.

We put on a professional show with an edge. You will not be disappointed!

• 3am - Matchbox 20
• A Pirate Looks at 40 - Jimmy Buffett
• Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
• All Summer Long - Kid Rock
• Better Together - Jack Johnson
• Boat Drinks - Jimmy Buffett
• Breakdown - Tom Petty
• Brick House - The Commodores
• Brown-Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
• Can You Feel the Love Tonight - Elton John
• Carolina Girls - Chairmen of the Board
• Celebration - Kool & the Gang
• Cheeseburger in Paradise - Jimmy Buffett
• Closing Time - Semisonic
• Come Monday - Jimmy Buffett
• Crossfire - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Cut the Cake - Average White Band
• Desperado - The Eagles
• Doin' the Butt - E.U.
• Easy - The Commodores
• Fever - Michael Buble
• Fins - Jimmy Buffett
• Hard to Handle - Black Crows
• Heaven - Los Lonely Boys
• If I Ever Lose my Faith in you - Sting
• I'm a Believer - Smash Mouth
• It's Time - Pat Green
• Johnny B. Goode - Chuck Berry
• Jungle Love - The Time
• K.C. Medley - K.C. & the Sunshine Band
• Keep Your Hands to Yourself - The Georgia Satellites
• Let's Get It On - Marvin Gaye
• Let's Stay Together - Al Green
• Little Miss Magic - Jimmy Buffett
• Livingston Saturday Night - Jimmy Buffett
• Love Rollercoaster - Red Hot Chili Peppers
• Main Street - Bob Seger
• Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
• Mary Jane's Last Dance - Tom Petty
• Me & Mrs. Jones - Michael Buble
• Mony Mony - Billy Idol
• Moondance - Van Morrison
• More Today than Yesterday - The Spiral Staircase
• Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
• My Girl - The Temptations
• My Perrogative - Bobby Brown
• My Wish - Rascal Flatts
• No Parking on the Dance Floor - Midnight Star
• No Such Thing - John Mayer
• Old Time Rock 'n Roll - Bob Seger
• Piece of the Rock - Mothers Finest
• Pink Cadillac - Bruce Springsteen
• Play that Funky Music - Wild Cherry
• Pride & Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn
• Purple Rain - Prince
• R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. - John Mellancamp
• Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
• Sara Smile - Hall & Oates
• Sea Cruise - Jimmy Buffett
• Seven Bridges Road - The Eagles
• She's a Bad Mamma Jamma - Carl Carlton
• Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
• Someone Like You - Van Morrison
• Son of a Son (of a Sailor) - Jimmy Buffett
• Southbound - Allman Brothers
• Stormy Monday - Allman Brothers
• Summertime - George Gershwin
• Superstition - Stevie Wonder
• Tampico Trauma - Jimmy Buffett
• The Letter - Joe Cocker
• This Love - Maroon 5
• Ticket to Ride - The Beatles
• Twist and Shout - The Beatles
• Unchain my Heart - Joe Cocker
• Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
• Up on the Roof - The Drifters
• Walkin' in Memphis - Marc Cohn
• What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
• What I like About You - Romantics
• Why don't we get drunk... - Jimmy Buffett
• Wild Wild West - Escape Club
• Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton
• Word Up - Cameo
• You Can't Always Get What You Want - The Rolling Stones
• and many many more!

Anniversaries, Awards Nights, Bachelor Parties, Bachelorette Parties, Banquets, Birthday Parties, Children's Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Christmas Parties, Clubs, Community Events, Conventions, Corporate Functions, Dinner Dances, Events, Festivals, Fund Raisers, Graduation Parties, Grand Openings, Halloween Parties, Picnic, Private Parties, Proms, Restaurants, Reunions, School Assemblies, Weddings, Wedding Ceremonies, Wedding Cocktail Hours, Wedding Receptions...and more.

• These guys were amazing!! They got two families who were strangers to each other up and dancing and laughing and organized them for introductions and....I could go on and on!! And their talent!! They have such a range of musical styles and their vocals and talent as such great musicians....they pleased everyone from the smallest kids to the great-grands. They MADE our event! From our very first contacts with them to the end of the evening, they made it so easy for us and calmed our nerves and.....I could go on and on!! THE BEST! -- Karen B, Newton, NC, 9/26/2009
• I don't think there are enough words to say what this band means to us and our event, the Thunder Road Marathon. We have worked with them for 3 years now and we look forward to having them out again next year! -- Marie C, Charlotte, NC, 12/12/2009
• This band rocks. You cannot find a better band for the money. Book them with confidence. They were so good we had a few people wanting to book them for their events. Brian was very nice and professional. Thank you guys for all your hard work. -- Greg W, Blacksburg, SC, 3/28/2009
• Blind Manifest was the perfect band for our wedding reception. They were available beforehand for consultations, receptive to special requests and provided several unique touches, which set the perfect tone for us and our guests. We would highly recommend them for weddings and other celebrations. We knew we made the right choice by the number of compliments we received from our family and friends! -- Rachel M, Charlotte, NC, 10/25/2008
• An AWESOME evening was had by all 300 people that attended our 10th annual Rotary Dance/Fundraiser. From the very first song of the night the dance floor was filled until the last set was over. You could sense the band and the crowd, ages 30-60+, were feeding off of each others energy. The comment heard over and over again was "Can you go ahead and book them for next year's event". The answer, a resounding YES!! I was definitely a Win,Win situation for all. Everyone enjoyed a fabulous evening of music and dancing and we raised a lot money for our charitable projects. Thanks Brian, Dave, Don, Tad and Tim for helping make our event a huge success. See you next year. -- Tom W, Brevard, NC, 10/11/2008
• We saw Blind Manifest play for a wedding in April and I knew right away I was going to hire them for my husbands 40th birthyday celebration. There's no way I can convey here just how talented these guys are. Everyone was amazed at the variety of music they played, and how they were able to keep the dance floor filled. How can a band play Bon Jovi AND Marvin Gaye and sound just as convincing doing either? Go figure! My guests were asking about the band all night long. Thanks again guys, you were truly STELLAR! -- Susan H, Charlotte, NC, 7/26/2008
• Blind Manifest was GREAT! From the booking process, through planning, song selection and even up to the day of the event, their communication was solid (various emails and phone calls). They were extremely professional and well organized. Most importantly, once our private party started, they sounded terrific! Everyone I spoke with at the party commented on how good they sounded. And to top it all off, they were really cool guys! Would HIGHLY recommend them and look forward to engaging them again soon! Thanks guys for making our celebration so special!! Michael M. Raleigh, NC -- Michael M, Raleigh, NC, 9/27/2008
• Blind Manifest was an excellent choice for the wedding reception. They played a variety of songs for all ages and they kept the music going all night. The event was perfect and everyone had a great time. The band members were very professional and talented. I would highly recommend this band for any function. Thanks again!!! DCraig -- Delores C, Wytheville, VA, 7/18/2009
• The Blind Manifest show was incredible. As president of the Parrot Head club I was the one who brought them in for our event. Most all in attendance had no idea what to expect from the band. They had the crowd on the dance floor almost immediately and up dancing all night long. The comments I received from members, guests, and the public were all very positive. Many where truly blown away by their sound, variety of music and stage presence. I would highly recommend them to anyone who wants to have a lively event with a professional band who can play a wide variety of music to entertain everyone. Thank you very much for making our charity event a huge success. -- Bill D, Kure Beach, NC, 5/2/2008
• Everyone kept asking me where we found the band. They were awesome and fun to hang out with. They will be back again for sure! -- Victoria W, Cornelius, NC, 6/7/2008
• Awesome. Spectacular. Professional. I guess there are other adjectives that I could use to describe Blind Manifest, but these seem to be the most accurate! I hired them because I liked thier song snippets - and all of the other feedback on here made us feel like we were making a good decision. They read the room perfectly, and offered us just exactly what we were looking for in regards to thier sound and song selection. Oh, and Brian makes a superb Emcee too! We were complimented all night long on how great the band sounded, so I would have no qualms about recommending them to anyone wanting a fun and professional group of guys that know how to entertain! -- Claire T, Denver, NC, 10/4/2008
• These guys were great, they got the wedding reception started off to a great start and kept the party rolling. I'd book them again in a heartbeat. -- Derek L, Charlotte, NC, 3/13/2010
• I ranked the recommended slightly lower, because they are so professional and talented I am concertned that they will be harder and harder to book in the future because they will be very much in demand. This is our first year as a Town of doing these concerts and the crowd wasn't very large. However the group remained professional and entertaining despite this. Worth the cost. A great group. I can only imagine how they would be to a larger audience. My strong recommendation in support of hiring these entertainers. Tom Nixon, Town of Mooresville -- Tom N, Mooresville, NC, 6/18/2009
• Everyone had a blast dancing to Blind Manifest. My 83 year old grandmother was even on the dance floor cutting a rug! -- Leslie M, Charlotte, NC, 3/20/2010

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