Davy Knowles

Davy Knowles: A Rising Star

Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style. Since bursting onto the scene with his band Back Door Slam's critically acclaimed album Roll Away in 2007 (I heard the spirit of Jimi Hendrix - Patrick McDonald, Seattle Times), Davy's star has only risen.

Musical Collaborations and Influence

His sophomore release Coming Up For Air was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton (Davy already has a recognizable style. He's definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century - Peter Frampton), with subsequent tours seeing him supporting and sharing the stage with acts such as:

• Jeff Beck
• The Who
• Joe Bonamassa
• Kid Rock
• Lynyrd Skynyrd
• George Thorogood
• Brian Setzer
• The Sammy Hagar-fronted supergroup Chickenfoot
• Guitar hero Joe Satriani, who called Davy "My favorite modern Bluesman."

Recognition and Achievements

Knowles has several top-5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt, high-profile TV appearances (Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America among others), and has been praised with high accolades from heroes and press alike. It's not just the music industry that has taken note. Knowles was also the very first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from mission control in Houston, TX, and has had his music taken to the Space Station by two astronauts, Nicole Stott and Ron Garan, on their respective missions orbiting Earth.

Exploring Diverse Genres

Never one to be satisfied or to sit still, Knowles has explored multiple genres and styles, from the hard-hitting 70s classic rock influenced album Three Miles From Avalon, to the haunting acoustic delta blues of 1932, and the sweet, soul-searching folk of 2023's If I Should Wander.

A Versatile Artist

Whether spending an evening onstage armed with just an acoustic guitar or wielding his well-worn and trusty Telecaster while fronting his blues/rock trio - and at any point in between the two - Davy Knowles is one of the most versatile and formidable songwriters, vocalists, and musicians in the world today. A true artist in every sense of the word.

Endorsements

Davy proudly endorses Jim Dunlop strings, picks, and accessories.