Guy Davis

Guy Davis is a multi-talented American blues musician, actor, author, teacher, and storyteller who serves as a troubadour of the folk and blues tradition. A two-time back-to-back Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Blues, Davis is a master of multiple instruments including six and twelve-string guitar, five-string banjo, harmonica, and even the didgeridoo. He sings and plays with gritty genius, charm, style, musical sophistication, and a foot-stomping beat that brings the spirit of acoustic country blues to contemporary audiences. In 2017, his album Sonny and Brownie's Last Train with Italian harmonicist Fabrizio Poggi received a Grammy Award nomination, a tribute to legendary blues harmonica players Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee. A city guy from Harlem who never got too far from country roots, Davis brings authenticity to traditional blues forms while making them accessible to modern audiences. His background extends beyond music into acting, including an off-Broadway performance portraying blues legend Robert Johnson in Robert Johnson Trick the Devil in 1993. Davis's encyclopedic knowledge of blues history, combined with his virtuosic playing and engaging storytelling, makes his performances educational and entertaining experiences. Whether delivering Delta blues, Piedmont fingerpicking, or harmonica-driven blues, Davis honors the masters who came before while proving that acoustic blues remains a vital, living tradition. His work helps preserve and promote the blues heritage for new generations of listeners.

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