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Bootleggers & Baptists: The term was first used by opponents of prohibition back in the 1920’s by saying “Prohibition will only be good for Bootleggers and Baptists." Set up as a rugged 4 piece with cigar box guitars and blues harps thrown in to accentuate the mix. The raspy, guitar sound punctuates the songs, while the rhythm section jumps up in a gospel style cadence.
www.BootleggersandBaptists.com 
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E.Joseph and the Sparrows are a Philadelphia staple. and a rock and roll machine. Led by the multi-talented E.Joseph, the band takes listeners to a place where the Beatles,Elvis Costello and driving guitar live together in harmony. Check out Glorygram Vol.3 on Manta Ray records.
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THE GREATEST AMERICAN BAND OF ALL TIME, EVER. is a tongue in cheek look at the world through the eyes of red America. They are a fantastic parody of the state of our country under the Trump/Pence regime. Grab their singles "Tax the Homeless" and "The Pipeline is Good". Look for further releases on Manta Ray Records soon.
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The Godz are the original avant-garde noise rock band. The Godz released their debut album "Contact high with Da Godz" in 1966 and in thier wake spawned such bands as Sonic Youth , Half Japanese and countless other artists over the last 50 years. The current group includes original members Larry Kessler and Paul Thornton leading the group. The Godz recently finished their 50th anniversary tour and are working on their latest album.
www.OriginalGodz.com 
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The Electric Prophets feature dynamic front man Charlie Gorman on Lead Vocals and bass.
Charlie has been a fixture on the Baltimore hard rock/Metal scene since the late 80's and has played in a number of legendary outfits including Deadly Aggressor, Desolate Angel, ¼ inchmicrobomb among others. Their latest single, "tight" was released through Manta Ray Records.
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Harlan county Kings have been building a following in their hometown of Baltimore playing the gritty downtown clubs as well as the many music festivals that dot the area, with 3 full length albums under their wings, the band, in their strongest lineup to date, have recorded two new singles to be released on the Manta Ray label.
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Jumpcuts was founded by Andy Shankman in 2008 and has undergone several incarnations in its short history including solo shows and a full band with string quartet accompaniment. Fiber Optic Bondage follows three years after the debut album Electrickery. Which was produced by Rob Girardi (Beach House, Celebration).
Jumpcuts latest release Cutthroat is being released by Manta Ray Records in Spring 2019. www.JumpcutsMusic.com 
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Lafayette Gilchrist and The New Volcanoes follows the approach of Duke Ellington, Gilchrist prefers to compose pieces for specific members of his band, instead of for particular instruments.
This is evident on the newest release from The New Volcanoes, you can feel the fear ,anger and hope of a city under stress, on the new EP "Blues for Freddy Gray" which was recently showcased on NPR. His signature song, "Assume The Position" now graces the ending credits of HBO's newest hit series "The Deuce. www.TheNewVolcanoes.com
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The Methmatics - A Punk band based out of the arm pit of Baltimore Md. Started during the great marijuana shortage of 1986. The Methmatics music is a mixture of political punk rock and comedy. Heavy bass and buzz guitars power through while the lyrics float from serious to comical. Their latest single "I'm Through With White Girls" is available in stores worldwide. www.themethmatics.com
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ReW STaRR is described as a “Firebrand” by the New York Times, ReW STaRR is all around New York City. Manta Ray Records released the songs "Miss House of Wine" and "Dead Boyfriend" , as well as her Debut EP "A proper release".
Rew lives and performs in NYC. She is also a working actress performing on stage , television and film. www.ReWandWhO.com
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The Screws have been a staple of the capitol's hardcore music scene since the early 1990's. They re-issued their classic release "Ben's chili bowl" through Manta Ray Records in 2015. They are currently working on their latest release.
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Yella Jesus is the Walking God. This dynamic Baltimore rapper preaches his philosophy of love, peace, and blunts to the hip-hop faithful around the world. His 1st record with Manta Ray Records was the single "Walking God", followed by the single "Blood in her eyes" Look for a new sermon from the hip-hop deity soon.
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Taylor Avonte is a singer/songwriter from Baltimore, MD. Her soulful voice moves crowds. She released her first single, the Aaliyah inspired “Red Lights” in 2018. Her newest single "Selfish" was released by Manta Ray Records in 2019.
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