Mitch Manns was born in Detroit, Michigan and started playing guitar around age 6. His Dad liked country and his Mom listened to 50’s rock which he absorbed. On TV, he watched Johnny Cash, Buck Owens, and Roy Clark all would contribute to his guitar style. Mitch took lessons, and learned more guitar from his dad and uncle, Arlie Johnson. A few years later on a trip to West Virginia, he saw his cousin play banjo.The next Christmas there was one under the tree. His teen years were spent playing music adding mandolin, dobro, and bass.

He has worked with many bluegrass bands including, Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountian Boys, Mike Adams Band, Vernon Mcintyre’s Appalachian Grass, Blue Velvet, Bluegrass Gentlemen, Timberline, and North Country Grass. Mitch is currently a member of the progressive Cass Ave Ramblers and the traditional Roy Cobb and the Coachmen. In addition to his bluegrass roots he has worked with many country artists. Including Jack Green, Jean Sheppard, Tommy Cash, Leroy Van Dyke, Del Reeves, and Sheb Wooley. Fronting his own Rock-a-Billy band “Rockin’ Hoss”, he has developed a devoted following.

Studying many different guitar styles Mitch has blended them together as one. Country, Blues, Flatpicking, Fingerpicking, Rock, and Jazz Can all be heard in his playing. A music instructor since his teen Mitch has a unique perspective on playing music. He is the owner of the Manns Guitar Academy in Dearborn, Michigan.

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