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About Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes is an internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist from the UK, celebrated for pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved on an acoustic guitar. Blending rock, folk, and percussive techniques into intricately layered soundscapes, his music combines jaw-dropping technicality with deep emotional resonance. His debut album What Just Happened? (2013) was followed by Era (2017) and the live release Shows and Distancing (2021), while his viral arrangement of Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used to Know” has reached millions of listeners worldwide.

Touring extensively across the globe, Dawes has performed everywhere from intimate clubs to iconic venues like London’s Royal Albert Hall, while also supporting legendary artists such as Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues. Recognised as one of the world’s leading acoustic guitarists, he continues to inspire audiences with a singular ability to transform the possibilities of the instrument into an unforgettable live experience.