Happy to announce my third album Killing The Old Ways is out now on Paradiddle Records! Here is what folks are saying about the album so far: “Mancini stands poised between fatalism and faith, plumbing universal emotions with an almost unassuming mix of craft and feeling that inexorably pulls you in.”– No Depression “Killing TheContinue reading “Killing The Old Ways out now on Paradiddle Records!”
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Madison Avenue Blues premiere at Under The Radar!
Happy to announce Madison Avenue Blues, the second single from Killing The Old Ways, is premiering over at Under The Radar! https://www.undertheradarmag.com/news/premiere_pete_mancini_shares_new_single_madison_avenue_blues?fbclid=IwAR0xYKR8FOTKYKzwe8apHMi3HVsTNR_ujLdUbdtbRYFqwW0-Xfl9KYNZvnk “Killing The Old Ways finds Mancini charting his way through heartfelt character portraits, exploring expansive new soundscapes and poignant storytelling… He works in a world of contrasts, enlacing soulful beauty within melancholic reflections.” StreamContinue reading “Madison Avenue Blues premiere at Under The Radar!”
Old Television video premiere at Holler!
Happy to report that the video for Old Television is premiering over at Holler.country! https://holler.country/feature/introducing/video-premiere-pete-mancini-old-television “You know you’re listening to a truly great songwriter when they make a story about the most mundane objects sound like a tale of existential profundity. It came easy to John Prine; Tom T Hall was the master of it;Continue reading “Old Television video premiere at Holler!”
Old Wooden Cross/Potter’s Field out now on Bandcamp!
Old Wooden Cross/Potter’s Field is out now on Bandcamp! Today is Bandcamp Friday, which means 100% of sales go directly to the artist. Old Wooden Cross/Potter’s Field was recorded in the Summer of 2020 at Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, MS. It was produced by Matt Patton (Drive by Truckers) and Bronson Tew. Jamison Hollister (DwightContinue reading “Old Wooden Cross/Potter’s Field out now on Bandcamp!”
Millions More/Seven Generations out now on Bandcamp!
Millions More/Seven Generations is out now exclusively on Bandcamp. Until October 5th, 100% of sales will benefit the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. To learn more, visit wegotthevote.org
Back in Bakersfield Video Premiere at American Songwriter!
Growing up in New York, Pete Mancini gained some traction as frontman and songwriter of rock band, Butchers Blind… He is now tying Bakersfield and his Americana roots together in latest single “Back in Bakersfield.” -American Songwriter The premiere for the Back in Bakersfield video is live over at American Songwriter! The video was directedContinue reading “Back in Bakersfield Video Premiere at American Songwriter!”
‘Flying First Class’ 2019 Lists!
Flying First Class has made two end of 2019 lists at The Daily Vault and Culture Sonar! Thanks to everyone who bought and listened to the album. Stay tuned for new music in 2020! “Singer-songwriter Mancini followed up his excellent 2017 solo debut Foothill Freeway with this year’s more expansive model of Americana. On Flying First Class,Continue reading “‘Flying First Class’ 2019 Lists!”
“Pay it Forward”
Throughout our hectic day to day, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the persistent darkness that has pervaded everyday American life over the last few years. We are always looking at some screen, reading the latest ominous headline. We are divided. The core belief that humanity is good and altruistic gets lost in the frenzyContinue reading ““Pay it Forward””
‘Flying First Class’ out now!
I am happy to announce that Flying First Class is available now wherever fine music is streamed or sold via Diversion Records. Purchase/streaming links available at the Diversion Records website. “Flying First Class is a first-rate roots rock album, and reveals Mancini’s considerable flair over a range of songwriting styles.” – Melissa Clarke (Americana Highways) “It’sContinue reading “‘Flying First Class’ out now!”
‘Flying First Class’ out May 3 on Diversion Records! Pre-order today!
My new album Flying First Class is available for pre-order on Diversion Records! It will be available wherever fine music is streamed or sold on May 3rd. Pre-order and tracklist/credit details: http://www.diversion-records.com/album-pm-ffc