Whilst sharing many similarities with Jason Mraz - growing up in Virginia and moving to LA to grow as a musician, the same initials and first name, beautiful vocals and a tanned, welcoming and friendly face - Jason Manns is every part his own singer. Comfortable with the crowd in this small intimate venue, The Camden Head, he talks freely and comically about his travels on this current trip, from playing in a Castle for his friend’s wedding - the same that Zeppelin recorded at - to selling out the following night’s show. “It sounds cool, ‘til you think that it only fits 7 people to start with” he quips. Still, the entire room is filled, and all eyes are on him attentively, in this moment.

Jason Manns grew to public attention nationally, and internationally with the growing success of the popular Sci-fi TV show “Supernatural”, which stars longtime friends of his Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki, and for which he’s contributed music but his main connections were made meeting fans and playing at the conventions. Never one to shy away from an enthusiastic appreciator of his friend’s talent, I think his warm and mellow way of interacting with everyone has made him someone you have to see live, much like you have to see your friends who are visiting from abroad. It doesn’t even need a second thought.

The set lasted well over an hour and a half, just one man and his guitar. He took audience suggestions, some of which he simply attempted in a capella (Stand By Me), others he accompanied and there was a good mixture of cover songs (Sitting On the Dock Of The Bay, a Michael Jackson song, Kiss, and his awesome rendition of Hallelujah) and original material, such as Journey and I Remember. Transitions didn’t seem to matter because no-one really wanted it to finish but as each treat began, we savoured every second.

As the show came to a close, Jason stayed behind talking to everyone, hugging, signing and taking photographs and trying to remember as many names as he could. He is definitely one to look out for, invite in and give cake to. Below is a video of Jason Manns - Your Eyes. I chose this specifically because of the subtle and relaxed way of the performance. I’m sorry you can probably hear me on it.