Pete Mancini got his start fronting Butchers Blind, a New York band that earned critical notice before splitting after two albums and leaving him to start over. He found his footing as a solo artist instead, releasing Foothill Freeway in 2017 and Flying First Class in 2019. Behind the music, though, Mancini was carrying years of unprocessed emotion, and knew he needed to face it head-on.
That reckoning led him to Dial Back Sound in Water Valley, Mississippi, in the summer of 2020, where he began work with producer Matt Patton (Drive-By Truckers) and Bronson Tew on Killing the Old Ways — the album that became his breakthrough, both artistically and commercially. He returned to Dial Back Sound and producer Patton for American Equator, released March 2025, his most confident and cohesive record yet. Across songs of American identity, storytelling, spirituality, and grief, Mancini writes with the clarity of someone who’s done the work to get there — and he’s built a career, on stage and in the studio, alongside artists like Jimmy Webb and Joe Pernice.
– Twangville
Over the years, Mancini has opened for Los Lobos, Blues Traveler, Gin Blossoms, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Cracker, Rhett Miller, Amy Helm, Larry Campbell & Theresa Williams, and Iain Matthews. Mancini is also a member of The Famous Doctor Scanlon Band, which honors the musical legacy of Travis McKeveny.
Pete proudly uses Fishman Electronics and JangleBox Pedals.
For full discography and credits list, visit Discogs.
petemancini.com 
Hey you did a great version of Positively 4th Street last night! Still hearing it in my head this morning.
Thanks! It was a fun show.
Saw you at the Eisenhower Park 4th of July show last night. You were terrific.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the show!
I’ll catch you tomorrow before Kansas at the Tillis center.
Great show last night at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur, GA with Jimmy Webb! Your songs were great!! Loved your music!
Thank you! It was a great night!
Great show Pete, Kent, OH on Nov. 7. Among other things, you really added to “MacArthur Park”.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the show.
Add me to count of fans after Tin Pan show 11/19/2024 in Richmond, VA. LOL This 70+ yo loves “this new music”! Your guitar voice to MacArthur Park and others were a clear witness to Jimmy Webb and especially your talents. Thank you for what brought us the grace you shared with us the audience last night, Pete Mancini
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the show
Enjoyed your music at the Dosey Doe on Dec. 1, 2024 with Jimmy Webb! I like your style. Best of luck with your career!
Thank you!
Great performance with Jimmy Webb Saturday evening in Scottsdale. Enjoyed your music. You have a classic style and we love the fact that you write your own music.
Best to you! Donald & Theresa Currie
Thank you so much!
I just got your song Technicolor Days on my “Release Radar” on Spotify. I´m so impressed, the perfect pop song!!
Greetings from Sweden
Glad you dig it!
Peter,
Saw you with Jimmy Webb at Tiles at C.W. Post. Third Row, right in front of you. Excellent show (followed by A.J. Croce). Well done. A lot of “wows”. Congratulations.
Jim (Mr.) Flynn
Bellerose NY
Glad you enjoyed the show! Always great to meet another Bellerose native!