	Boise-based band, “Mansfield” is named for the incredible guitarist & composer Ken Mansfield. Ken has been playing the guitar since he was a teenager and has a remarkable gift for setting the fret board ablaze. Ken met Ryan Anderson and Jerome Bugni in “Defenders of the Faith” a Judas Priest cover band that is well known in the Boise area, wanting to stretch their creative muscles after the disbanding of “Defenders” and wanting to capitalize on the great chemistry they had going the guys decided to reform “Mansfield.” Ryan Anderson- the man behind the drums, Ryan has played locally in several well known bands including” Ripchain”,”57 Heavy” and of course “Defenders of the Faith”. Jerome Bugni on Bass guitar had played with Ryan in previous bands and also played in Denver with “Gods Day Off”. Ryan and Jerome together lay down a solid rhythm section which is second to none in the Boise area,”  
Mansfield has been hard at work bringing Ken’s compositions, along with a few covers of Joe Satriani’s, into cohesive set lists. In a live situation, you will be treated to an amazing display of guitar virtuosity as well as a visual accompaniment including several videos and lighting effects that add the topping to an already delicious cake. They have a blast practicing at their studio, which is at an old bomb shelter in Boise. Mansfield is currently booking shows in and around the Boise area and is looking forward to coming to a town near you. If you cant make the show their 3 albums are available on iTunes for download and purchase.” Out of My Hands” the first album is chock full of great guitar work and beautiful melodies notably “Akashas Song”, the second album “The Return of Mr. Mesmer” also has a full compliment of barn burning guitar work and some intricate melodies, check out “Requiem” and “Over the Rainbow” The latest offering from “Mansfield” is entitled “Stigmata” and once again proves that great guitar music does still exist and is waiting for you to experience

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