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Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar.ABOUT
Contact: 551-689-3719 (Sean)
“Their melodies and harmonies are like sunrays enhancing my mood…” Lazlo, BlowUpRadio.com
Take the classic harmonic stylings of bands like The Beatles and The Beach Boys, bathe them in the Hudson River, and mesh with modern earworm pop. That’s BreakTime! BreakTime champions an upbeat, optimistic pop rock songwriting style with generous vintage touches culminating in a sonic celebration from their studio to your ears.
Founded in 2018 as a standard-issue Jersey cover band, BreakTime has developed into its own songwriting collective. A common occurrence emerged at their live shows as increasing numbers of new listeners – including those who primarily listen to hard rock, punk, shoegaze, and country — expressed their enjoyment for songs written in the classic vein. Since the 2021 debut single “Rock N’ Roll Refugee,” BreakTime has existed as an originals-and-covers band sure to deliver a dynamic performance at any engagement. Leave your daily troubles and complications behind. Sean (bass), Thommy (lead guitar), Doug (rhythm guitar), and Peter (drums) welcome you into their carefree soundscape.
- Screen name:
- breaktimelivenj
- Member since:
- Aug 16 2023
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years together:
- 4
- Gigs played:
- 50 to 100
- Tend to practice:
- 1 time per week
- Age:
- 23 years
Influences
The Beatles
The Beach Boys
The Byrds
The Rolling Stones
Wings
Members Of Band
Sean Manuel (Founder, Bassist, Keyboardist, Vocalist, Head Songwriter)
Thommy Delaney (Lead Guitarist, Vocalist, Songwriter)
Peter Roefaro (Drummer, Vocalist, Songwriter)
EQUIPMENT
Fully-Equipped Practice and Recording Studio-
(Backline)
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 100W Guitar Amp (2 pc)
Blackstar U120 120W Bass Amp (1 pc)
Pearl Roadshow Kit
Roland FA08 Synthesizer
(Practice PA System)
Mackie THUMP Speaker (1 pc)
Behringer EUROLIVE B210D Speaker (1 pc)
Ammoon Mixer (1 pc)
+ Mics and Cables
(Recording Gear)
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Interface (1 pc)
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Interface (1 pc)
Mackie HM Series Headphone Amp (5 pc)
AKG C414 XLII Condenser Mic (1 pc)
AKG C451B Condenser Mic (1 pc)
Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Mic (4 pc)
Sennheiser E906 Dynamic Mic (2 pc)
Shure BETA52A Dynamic Mic (1 pc)
Shure PGA52 Dynamic Mic (1 pc)
Shure SM57 Dynamic Mic (1 pc)
(DAW)
ProTools
(Filming Workstation)
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro Camera Switcher (1 pc)
Zoom Q2N-4K Camera (3 pc)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1 pc)
Open Broadcaster Software (a.k.a. OBS)
Live Event Backline-
Blackstar ID:Core Stereo 100W Guitar Amp (2 pc)
Blackstar U120 120W Bass Amp (1 pc)
Gretsch Kit
Full PA System-
Mackie THUMP Speaker (4 pc)
Rockville RBG-18S Subwoofer (2 pc)
Alto TX310 Monitor (4 pc)
Mackie PROFX22v2 22 Channel Mixer (1 pc)
Seismic Audio SAJT-16x4x50-16 Channel 50' XLR Snake Cable (1 pc)
+ Mics and Cables
Lighting System-
Betopper LPC007 Par Light (23 pc)
Chauvet DJ Slimpar 56 (4 pc)
ONYX DMX Controller Software
Chauvet OBEY DMX Controller
Filming Workstation-
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro Camera Switcher (1 pc)
Panasonic LUMIX G7 Camera (3 pc)
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 (1 pc)
Open Broadcaster Software (a.k.a. OBS)
MUSIC
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She's The One
She's The One Track number: 8 Year: 2023 Album: Specials Genre: Pop
Have you ever given or received relationship advice? Consider this song BreakTime being the voice in your ear telling you to make things right with the one you love before it's too late. The Sean Manuel composition entitled "She's The One" is BreakTime embracing a call-and-response vocal attack in thickly-stacked harmonies, rendering your newest earworm.
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Motor City Mama
Motor City Mama Track number: 1 Year: 2023 Album: Specials Genre: Classic Rock
"Motor City Mama" is a 2021 Manuel composition written in a similar style to the band's debut single: "Rock N' Roll Refugee" (available on Spotify). The bassline (doubled on the lead guitar) is the starting point to the song, which culminates in a chorus with stacked harmonies. An ode to Detroit, USA, "Motor City Mama" lives on the themes of an adrenaline-inducing Motor City drag race and the young lust associated with a love interest.
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Love And Harmony
Love And Harmony Track number: 2 Year: 2023 Album: Specials Genre: Classic Rock
“The idea for ‘Love And Harmony’ came after listening to jangly bands like The Byrds and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. I loved their use of twelve string guitars. This song is my best-to-date and my favorite single of the two!” ~ Thommy Delaney
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BreakTime - She's The One (Official Lyric Video) (Video)
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BreakTime - Motor City Mama (Official Lyric Video) (Video)
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BreakTime - Love And Harmony (Official Lyric Video) (Video)
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BreakTime - Runnin' Down A Dream (Live @ Halfway to Cranstock 4/1/23) (Video)
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