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The Mantra

Sink Or Swim

About Me

The Mantra Are a high energy rock trio from Brockville Ontario. Currently playing shows to promote their first studio album "Revisiting Gotham". The the diverse musical backgrounds meet to form their own style of Indie Rock, fusing a variety of influneces together, varying from: Soft & Slow, Hard & Heavy and everywhere in between. These guys always bring the stand out signature energy to every show they play. Always looking for new opportunities and new faces to meet, dont be afraid to send a message and join our friend list! Changes may take up to 2 mins to show on your profile

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Member Since: 9/6/2005
Band Website: mymantramusic.tk
Band Members: Leigh Bursey: Lead Vocals, Rythem Guitar Justin Steacy: Drums, Keys Jeff Gray: Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
Influences: AFI, The White Stripes, The Smashing Pumpkins, Evanescence, Death Cab For Cutie, Asure Ray, The Arcade Fire, The Clash, Johnny Cash, Neil Young.
Sounds Like: Like sweet music!
Record Label: Ten/Eight Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

upcoming shows...updates continued.

okay, so we've got a really big show going on tomorrow night (wednesday, may 7th), at a beautiful and newly renovated venue, in "on the rox martini lounge/blurry's restaurant." the venue is located at...
Posted by The Mantra on Wed, 07 May 2008 04:38:00 PST

recent updates

hey everyone.  it's been a while.  hope life s treating you well. so considering it's been forever since we sent out a message, i guess it would only be appropriate to fill you in on some ha...
Posted by The Mantra on Wed, 07 May 2008 04:27:00 PST

So It Goes...goes up tomorrow

enjoy sink or swim unmastered tonight guys and gals, cuz it's gone tomorrow, for good.  to be replaced by so it goes.  check out the page tomorrow night for the new tune....
Posted by The Mantra on Fri, 02 May 2008 06:33:00 PST

Show In Brockville May 7th at New Venue

Okay, so Leigh might be working with a new venue starting next week.  Next Wednesday, May 7th, Leigh will be hosting a show through his company, Concrete Angel Promotions, which will include perf...
Posted by The Mantra on Thu, 01 May 2008 07:19:00 PST

20,000 LISTENS!!!!!

WOW we have over 20,000 listens on our page now! In celebration Leigh has shaved his beard, no more amish lepricon! Jeff has spruced his up, and justin...bought a razor in hopes of one day having faci...
Posted by The Mantra on Mon, 03 Mar 2008 04:56:00 PST

last chance for the epic adventures demo

..> epic adventures comes down today as of tonight, epic adventures at arkham asylum's unmastered version will be taken down from our page to make room for a brand new song, featuring our friend M...
Posted by The Mantra on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 09:43:00 PST

August Of The Aftermath - The Final Master Available Now!

the new song is up.  woot woot.  better late than never right?  anyways, the first mastered/finished copy from our forthcoming album, gotham revisted, is officially available for your l...
Posted by The Mantra on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 07:25:00 PST

Just A Quick Reminder About The Arts Centre Tonight

Hey everyone.  just stopping by to remind everyone that we're playing at the Brockville Arts Centre tonight at 9PM.  the show is 100% free, and is a one hour live pre-taping for the Palliati...
Posted by The Mantra on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:33:00 PST

The Brockville Arts Centre This Friday Night

So, we're playing about fifteen original songs this Friday at the Brockville Arts Centre for a free show at 9PM.  The show is a pre-taping for the Palliative Care telethon, whic we have been apar...
Posted by The Mantra on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:26:00 PST

Check Out These New Unmastered Tracks

Hello everyone.  Just wanted to extend a fond hello, and remind everyone to check out these new unmastered tracks from our new studio record that we've posted.  Right now, there are unmaster...
Posted by The Mantra on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 11:23:00 PST