Matteo’s latest interview with rock historian and guitar great Rick Beato has already reached
over 1 million views, further boosting the guitar progeny to even more unimaginable heights.
Taking cues from the jazz greats of yore, Matteo’s latest interview showcases a young talent
who respects his elders while still making a mark for himself as a solo entity.
Photo credit to Paolo Terlizzi
The son of Vincenzo Mancuso, also a guitar great and sought after Italian session player
during the 70’s, the 27-year-old has been shattering the boundaries of traditional electric
guitar playing with each and every YouTube video upload. He’s been playing live since the
ripe age of 12 and has already garnered the kind of hype and buzz that any live act could ever
dream of.
He’s already caught the attention of countless guitar impresarios including (but not limited
to) Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Al Di Meola, Tosin Abasi, and Joe Bonamassa with his complex
finger-picking technique. Using only his fingernails, Matteo produces different and much
warmer tones than a standard pick and, more importantly, provides a fuller sound overall.
Said Al Di Meola about the budding guitarist, “His improvisational ability is light years
ahead. It would take two or three lifetimes. It was like when Jaco (Pastorius, of Weather
Report fame) came on the scene. How did he get so good and so fast?
For the uninitiated, Matteo released his first record of original songs called ‘The Journey’ in
2023. Since then, his album landed at an astounding #1 one on the coveted iTunes Jazz
charts. He’s touring this year in California to coincide with his NAMM convention
appearance in late January and, as luck would have it, The Boardwalk is only one of a
handful of area shows slated this year.
Matteo Mancuso plays The Boardwalk located at 9426 Greenback Lane in Orangevale with
special guests The Adam Block Band. Tickets can be purchased in advance at
rocktheboardwalk.com while they last. Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm. All
ages are welcome.
(Capital Chaos TV)