Mike Dawes Live in Stamford

Mike Dawes, the English fingerstyle guitar virtuoso known for composing and arranging multiple parts simultaneously on the guitar, brings his acclaimed live show to Stamford. Dawes has released four studio albums and toured over thirty countries, including performances on the Great Wall of China and at the Troubadour in Los Angeles. His concerts showcase his technically virtuosic arrangements, such as his celebrated cover of Gotye's "Somebody That I Used to Know," which earned praise from Gotye himself.

Attendees can expect an evening of intricate acoustic guitar work, blending folk, pop, and rock influences. Dawes has been named Best Acoustic Guitarist in the World Right Now by MusicRadar and Total Guitar, and his performances often feature original compositions alongside inventive covers. His set may include material from his album ERA, whose lead single, a one-man cover of Metallica's "One," gained around forty million clicks online.