10 random facts about Manaena

He was born in 1958 in a small town called Winton, New Zealand. While on a plane trip at the age of 17, he randomly met the midwife that delivered him.
He was a fast runner at primary school, which was mainly because he was a small build and on the rugby field the bigger players scared the crap out of him.
On a road trip to play a gig, Peter and his mate, Paul both got diarrhea. They finally arrived at the venue and there was only one toilet. Peter was the faster sprinter and got there first!
His band was invited to play for a group of bikers. No other bands turned up so they played for two days, with only 35 songs. There were some long guitar and drum solos.
Peter sat on stage with Pope John Paul 2. He worked for the company that supported the Pope's visit to Tasmania.
He drank a couple of beers and had a chat at the bar with Joe Cocker.
Peter won a school talent quest when he was 12 years old.
He dances like he has a broken ass.
In his daughters' dance concerts he played the parts of the Beast followed by Santa Claus.
He was asked to leave the group viewing the Mona Lisa because he defied the 'no selfie stick' rule.

Things that are important...

Remembering mates who have fallen

I firmly believe the Universe provides the ideas and you just have to use them when they appear, whether as a word, a melody, or simply a concept.

I feel deeply that I am paying tribute to those talented friends by channeling their spirits into my creations.

Leading by example

Remembering mates who have fallen

Ma9Na is showing the way for independent and isolated artists, that the world will listen, will see and most importantly support whoever if they get to sample the product.