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“HE’S ONE OF THE FINEST I’VE EVER HEARD” Rick Beato 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, a success 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. Having 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. “HE SLAPS, TAPS, AND CARESSES HIS WAY TO BRILLIANCE” Guitar World Magazine “DAWES IS JAW DROPPING” Guitar Player Magazine “THE ACOUSTIC TAPPING TITAN” Total Guitar Magazine/ MusicRadar “F#@CKING AWESOME” James Hetfield (Metallica)
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Guitar Virtuoso, Instrumental, Acoustic, Guitarist, Rock
Mike is an exceptional guitarist and a very warm and funny guy. He presents an intimate show with a range of music from ethereal, atmospheric pieces, mesmerising polyrhythmic masterpieces, ballads and more rock-inspired songs and medleys. He uses his guitar in bewildering ways and with incredible virtuosity to produce complex soundscapes from one instrument. It's a fantastic show.
The Florrie Liverpool, United KingdomMike is so talented, he's inspiring a new crop of acoustic guitar players, his shows are fun, and he's a great story teller. Mike is a really nice guy, very down to earth and happy to sign autographs & take photos. MIM is a beautiful venue, just the right size, easy to get to, easy to park, prices are very reasonable.
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZVenue was very chill. Mike was amazing and very engaged with the audience. With almost all guys being guitar players, we were mesmerized by his playing technique and wizardry so we listened intently. Sometimes I think we were too quiet for Mike, it wasn’t boredom, we loved every second of it!
Ventura Music Hall Ventura, CAMike has an exciting personality that transforms an audience into a good mood. His honest modesty shines through and makes us laugh while he brilliantly plays his guitar as his won orchestra. He grooves, he moves, and puts us in moods. Bravo to Mike Dawes. Looking forward to seeing you again.
Landmark on Main Street Port Washington, NYWell I didn’t get notification that he was coming in concert to Phoenix until it was all sold out. So I never got to go. That’s how it was. But I’m sure it was great, so I will give 5 stars even though I didn’t get to go. lol
Musical Instrument Museum Phoenix, AZYes, Mike Dawes is currently on tour. If you're interested in attending an upcoming Mike Dawes concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The Mike Dawes tour is scheduled for 65 dates across 58 cities. Get information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2026-2027 with Hypebot.
Mike Dawes is scheduled to play 65 shows between 2026-2027. Buy concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
Mike Dawes's tour starts Oct 08, 2026 and ends on Mar 06, 2027. They will play 58 cities; their most recent concert was held in Eugene at Wow Hall and their next upcoming concert will be in Seattle at The Triple Door.
As part of the Mike Dawes tour, Mike Dawes is scheduled to play across the following venues and cities:
