2025 Show
We are thrilled to announce that the amazing Artur Menezes is joining the lineup for Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2025!
Known for his explosive guitar solos and powerful bluesy voice, Artur brings a unique blend of Brazilian roots and blues-rock magic to the stage. From straight-ahead blues to funk-infused rhythms, his music is a journey of emotion and energy.
About artist
Artur Menezes (USA/BRA)
*BEST GUITARIST INTERNATIONAL BLUES CHALLENGE 2018*
*WON GIBSON / ALBERT KING AWARD FOR BEST GUITARIST*
*WON ERNIE BALL CONTEST AS BEST GUITARIST AND PLAYED AT ERIC CLAPTON'S CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL IN 2019*
*ONE OF THE 25 GUITARISTS YOU SHOULD KNOW* by Guitar Magazine USA
Quotes:
"His Brazilian roots add a unique flavor to the mix and further distinguish his playing from that of his contemporaries. Menezes' songwriting sparkles as it switches between straight-ahead blues and funk-flavored workouts, and his vocals channel the deep emotional content of his songs as effectively as his guitar playing" - Top 25 Best New Blues Guitarists, Guitar Player Magazine
“Menezes is a delightful digital-age cross between Carlos Santana and Rod Stewart. He’s got the spicy music style and the latter’s hardworking down-to-earth vibe” - Blues Blast Magazine
“Menezes voice is a real asset, a great rock voice with just the right touch of bluesy imprudence” - Blues Rock Review
Highlights
2023 - Best of Blues and Rock Festival in Brazil
2023 - Releasing new singles and upcoming EP with Black Hill Records
2023 - Top 25 Best New Blues Guitarists by Guitar Player Magazine
2022 - Europe, US and Brazil Tours
2021 - Signed with a record deal with Black Hill Records
2020 - Album “Fading Away” featuring Joe Bonamassa
2019 - Eric Clapton’s crossroads guitar festival
2019 - Start teaching (blues guitar) at the musicians institute in Hollywood
2018 - Gibson award for best guitarist by the blues foundation
2018 - Best blues albums of 2018, with “keep pushing” (Joe Bonamassa’s list)
2018 - 3rd place at the international blues challenge (Memphis, TN)
2018 - Keeping the blues alive at sea cruise (All Star Jam, Jamaica)
2017 - Playing with Joe Satriani in Brazil for 20 thousand people
2014/2015 - Tours in Mexico and Europe
2013 - Tedx speaker
2012 - Opening act for Buddy Guy’s South America tour