I went to ICELAND to play this song...

Song: All Along the Watchtower (Mike Dawes arrangement)
07/24: Seattle, WA
07/25: Portland, OR
07/26: Eugene, OR
07/27: Bend, OR
07/29: Mill Valley, CA
07/30: Venice, CA
07/31: Fontana, CA
08/01: Seal Beach, CA
08/02: Tucson, AZ
08/03: Phoenix, AZ
08/07-10: John Petrucci's Guitar Universe: Las Vegas, NV

My tribute to the great Michael Hedges' version of this Bob Dylan classic, also played by Jimi Hendrix

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[mikedawesofficial]

USA Summer Headline Tour...

July 24 Seattle, WA - The Triple Door
July 25 Portland, OR - McMenamins Mission Theater
July 26 Eugene, OR - The WOW Hall
July 27 Bend, OR - Tower Theatre Bend
July 29 Mill Valley, - CA Sweetwater Music Hall
July 30 Venice, CA - The Venice West
July 31 Fontana, CA - Stage Red Fontana
August 1 Seal Beach, CA - The Bay Theatre
August 2 Tucson, AZ - 191 Toole
August 3 Phoenix, AZ - Musical Instrument Museum

[bookon]

I was lucky enough to see Hedges play this twice live. I like that this is close enough to be an homage but different enough to be something new.

[Mr.Goldbar]

The best homage one can make to the late great Michael Hedges!

[jefffuhr]

Brilliant artist and entertainer. Physically, I've never seen anyone with hands the size of Michael Jordan AND with 7 joints per finger--or so it seems. Cannot imagine the amount of talent and pure hard work it takes to pull off half of what Mr. Dawes does.

[marloc]

Strong Micheal Hedges vibes...
And I'm writing this with all due respect and admiration.
Simply stunning.

[davidcosenza]

You know how good a video is by how many times you re-watch it in a row and im already on #5... still not getting old yet...This rocks!

[AlexandrMisko]

Good memories of our Bristol world tour hangs!

Love the vid and the song, the album is gonna be a real banger 👑

[Marlo-B]

This made made day. I was introduced to the music of Mike Hedges 23 years ago by a guitar teacher I had and this genuinely moved me in such a profound way I haven't felt in many years. Thank you Mike Dawes.

[Oathofgiants]

I was too young to be able to follow Michael Hedge's career but I can be content knowing that his amazing legacy has never died... and his spirit lives on

[dw]

As a videographer and musician, I can see how much hard work and dedication went into making this. Absolutely stunning! Thank you!

[philsturgill]

Before arthritis ruined my hands I played guitar in college in the coffee house. I played because it made my spirit feel lighter. Now, I listen to the likes of you half a century later, and I feel like I did in college. Thank you ❤

[GUITARISTED]

Saw Michael Hedges at The Ark (Ann Arbor) so many years ago. What a surreal experience. Michael drove in front of Ark and said some akin to "The Belfy Tower...onward"

Mike's playing of this tune brings back those memories. Amazing what triggers our mems from those hidden caverns in mind. You rock Mike D.

[biratdatta]

Once in a lifetime video . The acoustic guitar video of the year

[TheOligoclonalBand]

This is a perfect interpretation of Michael Hedges version (which I love)

[janwedek]

1:05 that moment when the kick drum comes in is truly *chef’s kiss* ❤

[KevinTPLim]

Plini vibes in the breakdown ... sweet track!

[suzeburtenshaw]

This man, that guitar, how to put it into words. They are one. And those natural harmonics tossed in so effortlessly….

[Franq]

Awesome video Mike and a wonderful arrangement and performance of one of my favorite songs.

[teynamusic]

Really beautiful! Incredible playing style! So impressive! WOW!

[trumanfinnell]

Really dynamic playing and writing. Makes you lean in in anticipation for the next line. Wonderful stuff