Davy Knowles

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 continued to rise. 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). Subsequent tours saw him supporting and sharing the stage with artists 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".

Knowles has several Top 5 Billboard Blues charting albums under his belt, high-profile TV appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live and CBS Good Morning America, and has earned praise from musical heroes and critics alike. But it's not just the music industry that has taken notice. Knowles was also the first artist in history to perform live to the International Space Station directly from Mission Control in Houston, Texas. His music has also travelled to the Space Station with astronauts Nicole Stott and Ron Garan on their respective missions orbiting Earth.

Never one to be satisfied or to stand 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.

In November 2024, Davy returned to his guitar-driven blues-rock roots with The Invisible Man, an album showcasing his powerful electric guitar work and distinctive songwriting. The album's single Around Here reached No. 1 on the iTunes Blues Chart. In October 2025, he followed this with MKO, a new project featuring legendary Rory Gallagher band alumni Gerry McAvoy and Brendan O'Neill, celebrating the enduring spirit of blues-rock.

In November 2025, Davy was honoured with the title of Global Ambassador by his native Isle of Man, in recognition of his achievements and international success as a Manx-born musician.

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 anywhere in between - Davy Knowles remains a versatile and formidable songwriter, vocalist and musician.