About the Artist
Hays Dowdy is a DMV based guitarist/singer-songwriter, YouTuber, and Sessions Live artist working in the wedding and entertainment industry, while also performing live both as a solo artist and with several bands in the DC area. Rooted in British Invasion rock/pop, blues, psychedelia, country, and trained in jazz at Montgomery College, my approach blends different musical genres to evoke the sonic spirit of an environment within a studio in the 1960s. I earned an Associate of Arts degree from Montgomery College on May 23rd, 2014.Featured Work
Videos
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California Girls - The Beach Boys Fingerstyle Guitar Cover
See more information about California Girls - The Beach Boys Fingerstyle Guitar CoverLet's pretend it's summer and you're lying on the beach while an instrumental rendition of The Beach Boys' "California Girls" gently serenades you to sleep. Written by Brian Wilson in 1965. Thank you for watching!Year: 2021 -
Social Distance Yard Concert
See more information about Social Distance Yard ConcertSetlist:
All My Loving (The Beatles) - 00:00
Wild World (Cat Stevens) - 2:13
Oh, Pretty Woman (Roy Orbison) - 4:33
Only On the Inside (Hays Dowdy) - 6:59
Chemical X (Hays Dowdy) - 9:27
Odelia (The Black Lips) - 11:01
Sorry for the lag at some parts! This was from a Livestream in my backyard on a rainy day, and the internet connection kept going in and out. I cleaned it up the best I could, and I feel that the energy of the set was still captured well. This set is comprised of four covers and two originals. Thank you for listening!
**Filmed by Lindsey HedrickYear: 2020 -
Seal - Kiss From A Rose Cover
See more information about Seal - Kiss From A Rose CoverMy go-to karaoke song. Created on an iPhone 7 Plus using the Acapella app. Written by Seal in 1994.Year: 2020 -
Hendrix Style Texas Blues Improv
See more information about Hendrix Style Texas Blues ImprovJimi Hendrix/Stevie Ray Vaughan inspired improvisation fueled by the Pedal Pawn Texan Twang 🤠Year: 2020 -
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix Guitar Solo
See more information about Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix Guitar SoloMy Mom named me after this song, and it is one of my favorite solos to play. Written by Jimi Hendrix in 1967. Enjoy!Year: 2020 -
Zelda's Lullaby - The Legend of Zelda Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Cover
See more information about Zelda's Lullaby - The Legend of Zelda Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar CoverIn honor of The Legend of Zelda’s 35th anniversary this year, here is my take on “Zelda’s Lullaby”. Composed by the one and only lullaby master himself, Koji Kondo.
Arranged by: Hays Dowdy
Year: 2021Details: 55 Seconds
Booking
Booking Price: < $500
I am able to perform a wide range of covers and original music at your event, and I am happy to tackle any song or genre requests you might have. I can either sing or perform instrumental finger style and chord melody renditions of your favorite songs. My rate for solo performances is $150/hour, but I am open to discussion about this depending on the event. For booking inquiries, please e-mail me at haysdowdy@gmail.com
I am currently available during the week and on most weekends to travel to any region in Maryland, and I am based in Silver Spring, MD.