Happy Birthday Mantis!
What a year it has been. Today marks the one year anniversary of Mantis and in honor of the occasion we are going to give you more free music because that's, well, that's what we do. These tunes sure have come a long way over the last few years and it's been a thrill to have you along for the ride.
To begin, here is a stream of the Great American > Stewart > Great American from 5/1/2006 in Birmingham, AL. The track starts acoustic, finishes electric, and contains the seed of what became the opening verse sections of the track "Mantis". It's a doozy.
And attached for your free downloading pleasure is this unreleased version of"Made to Measure" from Acoustic Chrismtas 2009. With Jake on keys and Brendan on guitar, this baby is stripped down to the bare bones.
Thank you for all the support and love you've given Mantis and UM over the last year. It's truly the stuff that keeps us going. Keep spreading the word and turning on new ears so we can all take over the world together.
