"(…) Artur Menezes has made serious waves in the blues community ever since he released his debut album in 2010. His playing is a distinctive blend of fiery, hard-rocking blues that at times borders on shred, combined with an ability to effortlessly switch gears into swinging, jazz grooves.
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.
Fading Away, Menezes’ latest album (produced by Josh Smith and featuring a guest appearance from Joe Bonamassa), was a serious step up in both writing and playing. Its arrival laid down a clear marker for his place among the front-runners of the new breed of blues guitar heroes." (GuitarPlayer Magazine – Top 25 Best New Blues Guitarists 2023)


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Guitarist, singer and songwriter, brazilian-born and based in Los Angeles for the past 10 years, Artur Menezes is now a U.S. citizen and has been touring extensively across the U.S. and Europe. When not headlining, he’s opened for artists like Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Gales, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram. He was also part of the last two Experience Hendrix Tours (2024 and 2025). When not on the road, he teaches guitar at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA.


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Artur is currently working on his next full-length album, and for 2026, he is set to play at Lollapalooza Brazil, festivals in Europe and US Tours. His latest EP, "AM/FM" (2023), produced by Doug Boehm, was released by Black Hill Records. His previous album "Fading Away" (2020) was released through the VizzTone Label Group, produced by Josh Smith and featuring Joe Bonamassa.


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In 2023, Menezes performed at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, sharing the stage with Kingfish and Grace Bowers. He also headlined the Best of Blues and Rock Festival in Brazil alongside Buddy Guy, Steve Vai, and others.


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In 2022 and 2021, Artur toured Europe and South America, playing festivals and clubs in Germany, France, Ireland, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, Romania, and Estonia.


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In 2020, Artur received his U.S. Green Card based on his artistic merit and contributions to the promotion of the Blues.


 

In 2019, he performed at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival for the first time, after winning the Grand Prize in a contest promoted by Ernie Ball.


 

Artur was awarded the Gibson/Albert King Award for Best Guitarist by The Blues Foundation and placed 3rd at the 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis.


 

In 2018, Artur Released the album  “Keep Pushing”, produced by Josh Smith. 

 

In 2017, he shared the stage with Joe Satriani at a festival in Brazil, performing for an audience of 20,000 people.

 

Since 2016, he has toured the U.S. playing major events such as the Dallas Guitar Festival, Doheny Blues Festival, and Walla Walla Guitar Festival, among others.



 

Twelve years ago, while still based in Brazil, Artur headlined numerous festivals. In 2014, he performed at the Augustibluus Festival in Estonia (where he returned in 2022) and toured clubs in the U.K. He toured Mexico twice in 2015 and Argentina in 2013.


In 2012, he opened for Buddy Guy’s South American tour in Brazil.


 

As an educator, Artur teaches guitar at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA, and has created online courses and masterclasses for TrueFire, JamPlay, JTC, and Pickup Music. Artur also has his own Online Courses released only for Brazil.


Passionate about spreading the blues in Brazil, Artur co-founded Casa do Blues (House of Blues), a nonprofit that hosted weekly free shows, workshops, and lectures. He remained on its board until early 2013.


 

In 2013, Artur was invited to speak at TEDx, a globally licensed TED event, where he shared his musical journey in a presentation later released through the TED Talks platform.