Mike Dawes
Sat, 10 Jan, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PST
Doors open
7:00 PM PST
WOW Hall
291 W. 8th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
Description
Mike Dawes is an English guitarist renowned for his innovative fingerstyle technique, which allows him to play multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. Widely regarded as one of the world’s top modern acoustic guitarists, Dawes has earned accolades such as being named 'Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World' by Total Guitar Magazine in 2017 and 2018. His viral success began with a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know,” which garnered millions of views. He has continued to captivate audiences with performances of songs like "One," "The Impossible," and "Jump."
Dawes has collaborated with renowned artists including Tommy Emmanuel, with whom he recorded Accomplice Vol. 3, and the GRAMMY-nominated band Periphery. He has also contributed to Justin Hayward's live releases, such as Spirits…Live, which debuted at #2 on the US Billboard chart. As an educator, he writes for Guitar World and Acoustic Guitar magazines and teaches masterclasses worldwide.
His recent contributions include electric guitar work for Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown soundtrack and session work for shows like Better Call Saul. Known for his diverse collaborations, Dawes has performed with acts like Tommy Emmanuel, Christopher Cross, and the Athens State Orchestra. His third studio album, Galactic Acid, is set for release in August 2024.
Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Acoustic Blues
Mike Dawes
Mike Dawes
Acoustic Blues
Mike Dawes is an English guitarist known for composing, arranging, and performing multiple parts simultaneously on a single guitar. He is regarded as one of the world’s most creative modern fingerstyle guitarists, with a repertoire spanning original viral videos and popular arrangements, alongside mainstream chart success performing with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. Dawes was named ‘Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World’ two years in a row (2017 & 2018) by Total Guitar Magazine & MusicRadar reader polls, with numerous 2nd place rankings in the proceeding years. YouTube personality Rick Beato named Mike ‘one of the finest acoustic guitar players in the world.’ His debut release, a solo guitar arrangement of Gotye’s ‘Somebody That I Used to Know,’ quickly became a viral hit with tens of millions of views on YouTube. This success has been duplicated and expanded upon numerous times since with songs like ‘One,’ ‘The Impossible,’ and ‘Jump’ across multiple video platforms.
His reputation has invited him opportunities to collaborate with GRAMMY Award-winning artists such as Tommy Emmanuel, with whom he recorded the duet record ‘Accomplice Vol. 3,’ and the GRAMMY-nominated metal band Periphery, with whom Mike joined on their 2024 double single release. Mike is featured on multiple Justin Hayward live releases, including Spirits…Live, which debuted at #2 on the US Billboard Chart. Dawes also has a strong reputation as an educator, acting as a columnist for Guitar World and Acoustic Guitar magazines, as well as teaching guitar masterclasses all over the world, creating apps, publishing degree-level literature, appearing as a TV judge on SKY TV’s ‘Guitar Star,’ and more.
Recently, he contributed electric guitars to Mentrix and Gareth Croker’s stunning soundtrack to Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, with other session work featured on TV shows such as AMC’s Better Call Saul. Mike’s passion, however, is performing. He has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Tommy Emmanuel, Christopher Cross, Periphery, The Aristocrats, Justin Hayward, and the Athens State Orchestra in 2023 alone.
His third studio album, Galactic Acid, is anticipated for release in August 2024