Mojo Myles Band
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Mojo Myles Band

Pawling, New York, United States | SELF

Pawling, New York, United States | SELF
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"Forever Young: Valley musicians from Classic Rockers to Child Prodigies"

The Mojo Myles Band (he plays guitar, while his dad Nick bangs on the drums) performed at this summer’s Mountain Jam festival, where he jolted the sleepy crowd awake with his fiery guitar solos and soulful-blues crooning.....

Not only can “Mojo” Myles Mancuso make music on a slew of different instruments, he can play them with the style and ease of a seasoned professional. Mancuso is quickly becoming a favorite in the Valley’s live music circuit.....


- 7/15/2010 - Hudson Valley Magazine


"The 7 Most Talented Guitar Prodigies in the World"

Myles Mancuso is a gifted 14 year old performer / multi-instrumentalist, he has been fronting his own band on stages in and around the New York City... His advanced musical abilities have allowed him to perform live on some of New York’s top stages; BB Kings, The Cutting Room, The Iridium Jazz Club, Madison Square Garden and others.

In Myles’ relatively short musical career he has already been recognized by many music and entertainment professionals, this has allowed him the opportunity to perform with a number of well known artists. He’s appeared live as a special guest performer with Les Paul (Guitar Legend), Levon Helm (Legendary Drummer).... - 7/7/2010 - The Punch In / TrueFire.com


"Blues Fest: Child Prodigy Tears it up at Sarasota Show"

....featured by festival organizer Barbara Strauss in a tradition of showcasing young talent that has included Derek Trucks and Jeff Healey. "I didn't choose him because he's cute or because he's a kid," Strauss said just before the festival. "I chose him because he's brilliant."

Mancuso is a multi-instrumentalist who first began playing piano at age 3, had mastered keyboards, bass, and string guitar by age 8, and then added saxophone to his repertoire.

A self-described "funky blues soul" artist, Mancuso was calm and soft-spoken before Saturday's festival kick-off, chewing vigorously on a wad of gum and riffing quietly on his Gibson ES-336, one of nine guitars he owns.

"This is a great honor because it's one of the first big blues festivals I've played," he said. "I'm trying to get more national." ....In his home state of New York and in a few road trips, Mancuso has performed more than 300 shows over the past four years, including performances at Madison Square Garden and Times Square's Iridium Jazz Club

See more at www.MylesMancuso.com - 10/25/2009 - Sarasota Herald Tribune


"Young Blues Musician Wins National Award"

A special relationship with a local musician was the inspiration for a song the garnered one fourth grader a National Award of Excellence........

Myles Mancuso 9, won the national award for an original piece of music he composed and played all the instruments on.....

See the full article at MojoMyles.com more Audio, Video, Pics & Articles - 5/7/2005 - Poughkeepsie Journal


"9 Year Old Jams On Five Instruments"

Myles mancuso's love affair with music blossomed early - at age 3 - to be exact. "I sarted pretending I was Frank Sinatra and Ray Charles" said.....

See the full article at MojoMyles.com more Audio, Video, Pics & Articles. - 2/17/2005 - The Voice Ledger - Front Page


"Boy Bluesman gigs with Legend in Field"

Mancuso on Monday is slated to get another crack at the big time. He is set to travel to the Iridum Jazz Club in Manhattan to sit in on a few songs with guitar legend Les Paul.....

See the full article at MojoMyles.com more Audio, Video, Pics & Articles - 2/18/2005 - Poughkeepsie Journal


"Reading, Writing & Rhythm"

Mancuso a prodigy who plays plays Bass, Drums, Piano & Guitar sat in with Levon Helm's band at the Onteora show......

See the full article at MojoMyles.com more Audio, Video, Pics & Articles
- Aug/2006 - Hudson Valley Magazine


"Ladies and Gentleman... Mojo Myles Mancuso"

Myles is a musical sensation, and he'll appear at Levon Helm's Kid's Ramble Saturday, which will be headlined by Madeski, Martin and Woods......

See the full article at MojoMyles.com more Audio, Video, Pics & Articles - 1/9/2008 - Poughkeepsie Journal


"Playing with the Big boys"

Not yet a teenager, Myles Mancuso has been making a name for himself in the music world for years......

12 year old musician Myles Mancuso is wowing live audiences across the Mid Hudson Valley and Manhattan.....

See the full article at MojoMyles.com more Audio, Video, Pics & Articles - 1/13/2008 - Daily Freeman


Discography

2012 - "Blow My Blues Away"
- Myles Mancuso (Guitar, Vocals, Organ, Piano, Rhodes)
- Brandon Morrison (Bass, Vocals)
- Chris Reddan (Drums, Vocals)
Recorded at Applehead Studios in Woodstock, NY

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At the age of nine Myles Mancuso was affectionately referred to as "Mojo" in a newspaper article about him.  Now 19 years old, Myles is a nationally recognized prodigy who fronts his own band, singing and playing Guitar and Keyboards. Noted by True Fire as one of the Top 10 Guitar Prodigies in the World, Myles has been performing professionally for audiences since the age of 10.

Myles has performed on some of the top stages in New York City… BB Kings and The Iridium Jazz Club in Times Square, The Cutting Room, Terra Blues, Rockwood Music Hall and others. His band has opened for Major National acts Such as Levon Helm, Buddy Guy and Derek Trucks.

Sid Bernstein (best known as the promoter who brought the Beatles to America) said in an interview while promoting a show that featured Myles in NYC in 2006; "Myles is a Bona Fide Prodigy that will Thrill and Captivate an Audience".  Les Paul (Guitar Legend) said after playing with Myles at the Iridium Jazz Club in Times Square, "He reminds me of myself when I was a Young Boy".  Levon Helm (Grammy Winner & legendary Drummer of the Band), who Myles has performed with often… says "He May Be a Boy, but he Sure Plays Like a Man". 

Myles' story was nominated for a 2012 Emmy and won a 2012 Cable Telly Award . In 2012 he was awarded for his outstanding musicianship at the Berklee College of Music in Boston Ma.  His band has performed at festivals such as Mountain Jam, The Sarasota Blues Fest and The NY State Blues Fest and Gathering of the Vibes.

Myles continues to perform steadily at venues from the Florida Keys to NYC and throughout the Northeast and most recently at "Daryl's House" (Daryl Hall’s venue) in Pawling, New York.  At the Recent Performance at Daryl Hall's After a Sold Out Performance at the Venue, The Club posted a review; “He is 19. He is genius.”  They continued to say, “The audience got to see someone who is destined to be one of the all-time greats, at his beginning.”

His show transcends age and musical preferences, described as “Rockin’ Rhythm & Soul”…an updated Funk/Rock twist on a traditional American sound. A performance not to miss from a new rising star..

Myles recently released 2 self-produced CDs featuring original tunes with him playing all instruments (“Truth” & “Roots” ) available on CD Baby. Find Out More at MylesMancuso.com

 


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