Rev. Gary Davis Concert History

Rev. Gary Davis (aka Blind Gary Davis & Reverend Gary Davis & Reverend Blind Gary Davis) - 30 Apr 1896 to 5 May 1972, was an African American blues & gospel singer, as well as a renowned guitarist. His unique finger-picking style was influential on many subsequent artists and his students in New York City included Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna), Stefan Grossman, Roy Book Binder, Woody Mann, and Ernie Hawkins. His musical influence, extends from the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan to Keb Mo, Olabelle and Resurrection Band.

Date Concert Venue Location
Jul 22, 1965 –
Jul 25, 1965
Newport Folk Festival 1965
Bob Dylan / Joan Baez / Gordon Lightfoot / Pete Seeger / Chambers Brothers / Josh White / Lightnin' Hopkins / Rev. Gary Davis / ian and sylvia / new lost city ramblers / Peter, Paul & Mary / Jean Ritchie / Mississippi John Hurt / Son House / Arthur Smith / Maybelle Carter / Theodore Bikel / Oscar Brand / Memphis Slim And Willie Dixon / Mark Spoelstra / Ronnie gilbert / Jim Kweskin & the Jug Band / Hamilton Camp / Cousin Emmy / Kathy And Carol / Horton Barker / Mance Lipscomb / Len Chandler / Fannie Lou Hamer / Sam and Kirk McGee / Moving Star Hall Singers / Paul Butterfield Band / John Koerner / Norman Kennedy / Pat Sky / Bernice Reagon / Cajun Band / Margaret Barry & Michael Gorman / Jean Ritche / Eric Van Schmidt / Lily Bros. & Tex Logan Show all bands
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Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Folk
Blues
Gospel
Guitar
Country Blues
Traditional Blues
Acoustic Blues
Classic Blues
Ragtime
Traditional Folk
American Folk Revival
Piedmont Blues
Spirituals
Gospel Blues
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