Guy Davis (USA)

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One of our favourite shows of 2023 was the American bluesman/songster Guy Davis

Blues Blast Magazine called him … one of the most gifted acoustic musicians on the planet” & well just have to agree

Multi instrumentalist Guy Davis is a two-time, back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, musician, actor, author, songwriter, so much more that just a bluesman, a troubadour of the folk tradition, and a master of his craft.

Guy uses a blend of Roots, Blues, Folk, Rock, Spoken Word to comment on and address the frustrations of social injustice, touching on historical events, and common life struggles.

His background in theatre is pronounced through the lyrical storytelling of his songs. His storytelling is sometimes painful, deep, and real, an earthy contrast to modern-day commercial music, meant to create thought, underlined by gentle tones from his guitar or banjo fingerpicking.

Equally at ease with six or twelve string guitar, five string banjo, harmonica, and even the didgeridoo, Guy’s work has seen him perform alongside Pete Seeger, Bruce Springsteen, Dr John, Taj Mahal and Joss Stone, opening for Chuck Berry, Joan Armatrading, and BB King, and perform all over the globe. Adventures that once saw him chased out of Red Square in Moscow for trying to sing, performing in the then Soviet occupied East Berlin, and in front of an iceberg in Greenland!

His shows feature a mixture of his own original material alongside classic cover songs from such luminaries as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, and Bob Dylan.

“ A superb songwriter whose lyrics evoke the storytelling poetic tradition of the blues ” The Country Blues Magazine

Wheelchair space
[accessible wheelchair space with a clear view of the stage. Each wheelchair space comes with one extra chair for another valid ticket holder (general admission or companion/PA) who may be accompanying you to the event.]

Ambulant seat
[accessible seat for those who need a seat on medical grounds with close access to the exit and clear view of the stage. Each ambulant seat comes with one extra chair for another valid ticket holder (general admission or companion/PA) who may be accompanying you to the event.]

Companion tickets
Carer/PA/Essential companion tickets are available for all events. They are limited to one per ticket order and can be booked by emailing info@gosforthcivictheatre.co.uk and quoting the event name, booking reference on your ticket order and information you’re comfortable sharing on why a companion ticket is required.