The acclaimed guitarist Satriani declared “my favorite modern Bluesman,” with several top 5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt. Since bursting on to 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. His sophomore release Coming Up For Air was produced by the legendary Peter Frampton, who opined, Davy already has a recognizable style. He s definitely the gunslinger guitarist of the 21st century.” 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 – but it s not just the music industry who 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. 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, and guitar hero Joe Satriani who called Davy My favorite modern Bluesman . Whether playing acoustic, mandolin, national steel, or screaming electric guitar, Davy Knowles has an unmistakable style. See him live at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, an award-winning tasting room and world-class music venue located in the heart of Livermore’s urban wine, spirits and brewery district.
