Search - Doyle Dykes :: Fingerstyle Guitar

The best fingerstylist since chet,merle and leo

deadbird@mindspring.com | Cleveland, Tn. | 11/30/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I have been a fingerstyle guitar fan since my musical memory began. The masters such as Merle Travis. Chet Atkins an Leo Kottke have amazed me for many years (46). But I never have been so blown away as when I first heard Doyle's liquid AND dynamic approach to the style. I've as yet to hear anyone match his skill at chimes (some people think it's a harp). And to confirm his skill and spiritual prowness I had the pleasure of working for and meeting his family. The songs that he writes DO come from his heart and I've never met such a happy and friendly family. David Burns"

Amazing technique, passionate playing, great tunes & arr.

Sven | 06/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"He's a master player, composer and arranger. So many guitar players these days show a lot of flash and/or noodle endlessly. Dykes can blow you away with his technique, but its all in service of the music. He's got something to say, and music is his vehicle. He is a musician's musician, one of the very best."

Blows me away. But get his new Chameleon album, too!

ivorygirl4ever | Victoria, BC Canada | 06/28/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I just discovered this guy today by accident (found him on a compilation album when looking for Phil Keaggy songs). He is talented and skilled in several styles - from jazz to bluegrass to 'new age' and beyond. Amazon doesn't have his newest album yet, called Chameleon, but they should. He does incredible covers of Coldplay, Beatles and U2 songs, as well as Over The Rainbow. Buy whatever you can get your hands on. This guy is fantastic!"