Manteo Murphy is a band that embodies the essence of Americana, Classic Hits, and Country Rock, with their original music and tributes to musical legends. The group is made up of experienced musicians Tommy Hartley, Kent Luton, Clarence "Moon" Munden and Mike Bisdee
Clips from our Arts of the Albemarle concert February 2024. Hope you enjoy!
Seven Bridges Road is a song written by American musician Steve Young, recorded in 1969 for his Rock Salt & Nails album. It has since been covered by many artists, the best-known versions being a five-part harmony arrangement by English musician Iain Matthews in 1973 and the version recorded by the American rock band the Eagles in 1980.
Performed by Manteo Murphy on Sunday, July 7, 2024
Tommy Hartley - Guitar and lead vocal
Clarence Munden - Bass and vocal
Kent Luton - Vocal
Mike Bisdee - Guitar
and special guest
Dan Martier - Drums
"Lyin' Eyes" is a song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and recorded in 1975 by the American rock band Eagles, with Frey singing lead vocals. It was the second single from their album One of These Nights, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Country chart. It remained their only top 40 country hit until "How Long" in 2007–2008.
The Eagles received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for "Lyin' Eyes", and were nominated for Record of the Year.
Manteo Murphy is:
Tommy Hartley - Acoustic guitar and vocal
Clarence Munden - Bass and lead vocal
Kent Luton - Vocal
Mike Bisdee - Electric guitar
and special guest
Dan Martier -Drums
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes by Stephen Stills.
Manteo Murphy at The Sand Trap, Kitty Hawk, NC
Tommy Hartley - Vocal and guitar
Clarence Munden - Vocal and bass
Kent Luton - Vocal
Mike Bisdee - Guitar
Ali Shield - Vocal and drums
"Desperado" is a soft rock ballad by the American rock band the Eagles. The track was written by Glenn Frey and Don Henley, and appeared on the band's second studio album Desperado (1973) as well as numerous compilation albums. Although it was never released as a single, it became one of Eagles' best-known songs.
Manteo Murphy is:
Tommy Hartley - Piano and lead vocal
Clarence Munden - Bass and vocal
Kent Luton - Vocal
Mike Bisdee - Electric guitar
and special guest
Dan Martier - Drums
"New Kid in Town" is a song by the Eagles from their 1976 studio album Hotel California. It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey and J.D. Souther. Released as the first single from the album, the song reached number one in the U.S.
Performed for you by Manteo Murphy:
Tommy Hartley - Electric piano and vocals
Clarence Munden - Bass and vocals
Kent Luton - Vocals
Mike Bisdee - Guitar
and special guest Dan Martier - Drums
"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the little-known prison film Unchained (released in January 1955), hence the song title. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by the Righteous Brothers in July 1965. According to the song's publishing administrator, over 1,500 recordings of "Unchained Melody" have been made by more than 670 artists, in multiple languages.
Performed by Manteo Murphy at Durham's fabulous Blue Note Grill, Thursday, Oct 14, 2021.
Kent Luton - Vocals
Tommy Hartley - Guitar and vocals
Clarence Munden - Bass and vocals
Jason Barker - Guitar and vocals
Chuck Katz - Cajon
Seven Bridges Road is a song written by American musician Steve Young, recorded in 1969 for his Rock Salt & Nails album. It has since been covered by many artists, the best-known versions being a five-part harmony arrangement by English musician Iain Matthews in 1973 and the version recorded by the American rock band the Eagles in 1980.
Performed by Manteo Murphy on Sunday, July 7, 2024
Tommy Hartley - Guitar and lead vocal
Clarence Munden - Bass and vocal
Kent Luton - Vocal
Mike Bisdee - Guitar
and special guest
Dan Martier - Drums
"Lyin' Eyes" is a song written by Don Henley and Glenn Frey and recorded in 1975 by the American rock band Eagles, with Frey singing lead vocals. It was the second single from their album One of These Nights, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 8 on the Billboard Country chart. It remained their only top 40 country hit until "How Long" in 2007–2008.
The Eagles received a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for "Lyin' Eyes", and were nominated for Record of the Year.
Manteo Murphy is:
Tommy Hartley - Acoustic guitar and vocal
Clarence Munden - Bass and lead vocal
Kent Luton - Vocal
Mike Bisdee - Electric guitar
and special guest
Dan Martier -Drums