Mercy & The Manz

You think most band members secretly wish they'd ditch the set list and just vibe. Or do they?… Join Jaque and Kyle AKA Mercy and The Manz, co band leaders/husband and wife team as they peel back the curtain on gig chaos— adding new songs, missing cues, and the art of staying sane behind the mic. From muddy sound checks at city concerts to surprising audience antics, this episode is the backstage...

We are back with strong opinions! Mercy AKA Jaque and The Manz AKA Kyle - These bandleaders/co life partners never lack for them! Most tribute bands are about as convincing as a plastic palm tree—until you see Jump, a Van Halen tribute from the Midwest that nails the vibe so hard, it’s practically the real deal. This episode, we dissect what makes a tribute act truly legendary—beyond just copying...

Ever wonder what it's really like balancing the chaos of a band, family, and feeling like you're living a real-life episode of "Survivor"? Miss Mercy AKA Jaquelynn and The Manz - Kyle takes you on a hilarious ride through the highs and lows of concert chaos, last-minute gigs, and the unfiltered truth of living a musical life in the hustle and bustle of the Bay Area. This episode isn’t just about t...

Oh the ego battles! Ever wonder what really goes down behind the scenes at gigs? It's not just about the music—it's about ego, elbowing for space, and the unspoken rules we all ignore until they come back and bite us in the bum! Mercy AKA Jaquelynn and The Manz AKA Kyle are here to assure you, we’re not always the hero of every story. Husband and wife team, in life, love and music, we love to debr...

Uh Oh… I said I wouldn’t do a solo episode… 🤭 EVER WONDER WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN A SINGER'S GIG BAG? SPOILER: IT’S BASICALLY A VOCAL FAIRY’S SURVIVAL KIT—AND YOU’LL WANT TO COPY THIS FOR YOUR NEXT SHOW! 🎤✨Drop a 🎶 if you're all about protecting your voice, or tag a singer friend who needs this. So, I carry a bunch of weird but wonderful stuff—salt, alcohol prep pads, sugar-free lozenges, even a ne...

We're back with another travel gig debrief with Rock and Roll Team Building. This time in sunny San Diego! Also- what happens behind the scenes when you have to make a personnel change? We end with a card pull from the Soundtrack Stories deck that takes us down memory lane and goes into how songs and artists have shaped our musical identity. Like and subscribe!

What starts as a gig recap turns into a surprisingly emotional episode 🎤😭 This week we’re talking about:
✨ recent gigs
✨ backing up an original artist
✨ traveling for a show
✨ Kyle losing his voice at the worst possible time
✨ and a Soundtrack Stories card pull that hit way deeper than expected Plus we shout out a couple of our amazing super fans 🗣️❤️ If you’ve ever wondered what life is li...

Recorded in real time, in the car on the way to a gig... Doesn't get more real than that! Mercy and The Manz debrief a recent travel gig, talk about how they approach learning and adding new songs to the band set, pull a card from the Soundtrack Stories card deck and share opinions about changing song keys.

Valentine’s Day ❤️… but make it work and chaos. A medical emergency, a travel gig, industry pressure, and two married bandleaders trying to keep the show together — literally. Episode 21 of Mercy & The Manz gets real about partnership, music, and what performers deal with when the spotlight turns on no matter what’s happening backstage.

Ep20 - In Sickness and In Soundchecks by Mercy & The Manz

Ep19 - No Shorts, No Problem by Mercy & The Manz

Mercy & The Manz catch up and usher in a new era - we're on camera!

Mercy and the Manz recount their hectic arrival at the Burn and the unforeseen challenges that awaited them.

Mercy & The Manz head to Burning Man!

Mercy and The Manz are back with a long overdue roundup of recent events, including their trips to Stagecoach and Shania Twain.

Mercy & The Manz are back! They discuss cheap canned wine, losing gigs to weather, reclaiming identity, social media etiquette, prestige tv, and much more.

Mercy & The Manz talk cancelled gigs, wine, and other assorted life stuff before taking the bait on the Rolling Stone "Top 200 Singers" list. Spoiler alert: we have some thoughts and opinions on the subject!

Mercy & the Manz catch you up on what they've been up to and why they've been away - along with telling the long-awaited "Pearl Jam story", ranting about modern singing, recommending some music, and more!

Mercy & The Manz take the scenic route through creative band tension, VO scripts, pop culture, penis pumps, and more!

Mercy & The Manz discuss stage nudity, Burning Man, American Idol, unsolicited advice, gig stories, and more!

Mercy & The Manz lay out everything you need to know about hiring a band for your event!

Mercy & The Manz regroup and set some intentions for 2021.

Mercy & The Manz discuss their recent socially distant gigs, Zoom Kindergarten, COVID Halloween, and a whole bunch of other goodies.

Mercy & The Manz tell some stories about their best and worst gigs!

Mercy & The Manz catch you up on all the goings on over the last few months. Moving, Marriage, and Millie.