Aristide Garofalo

Aristide Garofalo is an international guitarist, songwriter, producer, and studio musician whose sound bridges the raw soul of classic blues with the drive and edge of modern blues-rock and Americana. Originally from the Cilento region of Southern Italy and now based in Dallas, Texas, he brings a deep respect for blues tradition into a sound that feels both timeless and alive. He is a two-time official nominee for Best Blues Act with the Dallas Entertainment Awards.

Garofalo studied at Saint Louis Music College in Rome, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Rock & Blues along with advanced studies in British Blues. Immersing himself in the history and language of American and British blues, he developed a playing style grounded in authenticity, technical command, and emotional truth.

As a live performer, Garofalo is known for shows that are electric, expressive, and deeply felt—combining refined technique with raw, unfiltered emotion. He has shared the stage with artists including Avril Lavigne, Evanescence, Ana Popovic, Samantha Fish, PFM, and Pino Daniele, and has toured Italy, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland, appearing at major international festivals including Pistoia Blues Festival, Sanremo Jazz & Blues Festival, Expo Milano, Casa Sanremo, and South Italy Blues Festival.