Mike Dawes (Justin Hayward, Nik Mystery)
Jul 27, 2020•2 hr 53 min
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Episode description
Mike Dawes is an innovative acoustic guitarist who has built an impressive solo career 100% indie. He also plays for Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues and is a member of Nik Mystery.
On this episode:
2:40 - Being a sideman for older bands
21:02 - Preparing for the worst on tour
37:10 - Being a solo guitar player vs. being in a band
49:35 - Knowing your intent
1:10:06 - Great guitar players exist in every genre and era
1:25:45 - Overcoming injuries
1:42:35 - How COVID has affected Mike
2:04:26 - Mike’s guitar tuning and setup
2:28:25 - How should beginners learn the percussive technique?
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