01/19 - Thursday :: Mojo Myles Mancuso Band

Web Site: www.MylesMancuso.com

At around the age of nine he was affectionately referred to as "Mojo" in a newspaper article about him. Now 15 year old Myles Mancuso is a nationally recognized prodigy who fronts his own band - singing and playing Guitar and Keyboards. He's been billed in New York City as "New York's Youngest Working Bandleader".

Myles recently received an endorsement from Babicz guitars and opened for Blues Guitar Great Buddy Guy.... In the past Myles opened for the legendary drummer of The Band, Levon Helm, as well as Allman Brothers and Little Feat. In 2010 Myles also played at one of the largest Festivals in the country (Mountain Jam), Recorded a CD in a Woodstock NY Studio, made a number of guest appearances at BB Kings in New York City and continued to perform steadily at establishments where he's been performing for a number of years.

Along with his Guitar playing, his organ and keyboard work have earned him an award at the Berklee College of Music along with a number of guest appearances with Grammy nominated artists such as Slam Allen (James Cotton's Guitar Player and Lead Vocalist on the 2010 Nominated CD “Giant”). Slam and Myles have joined for special performances on a number of occasions; Myles plays organ and Slam on guitar and vocals... “This is a young man with some gifted hands” Slam says of Myles' abilities..

Myles has performed on some of the best stages in New York City… BB Kings in Times Square, The Cutting Room, Tera Blues, The Iridium Jazz Club in Time Square, Arlene's Grocery, Kenny's Castaways and others. His band has opened for major National acts and performs at Corporate Functions, Gala Events, Festivals and many other venues.

His show transcends age and musical preferences, referred to as "Inspiring, Educational and Emphatically Entertaining". His sound has been referred to as “Rockin’ Rhythm & Soul”…an updated Funk/Rock twist on a traditional American sound.