Meet Michael Dykes - Guitarist

An Interview with Michael Dykes - Guitarist

Hi Mike, how many years have you been playing guitar?

I've been playing for 52 years!!!!!!

Who were some of your influences?

There was Duane Allman, Chet Atkins, Beatles, Elvis, Dickey Betts and Roy Buchanan.

How many bands have you been in?

I've been in seven bands I believe.

What's it like to gig?

Gigging is as good as anything you can do.  The feedback from an audience and the feeling you get when playing live is very unique.... it's a high from performing.

How often do you practice?

I don't practice nearly enough.  Sometimes I practice every day and sometimes two or three times a week.  I lived for many years playing and practicing every minute possible.

What advice can you give a new musician starting out?

Play live as much as possible and practice really hard.  Do not give up!

What was one of your accomplishments as a musician?
Hearing my music on the radio was a good feeling as well as playing big venues and writing songs.
Playing with my idols like Dickey Betts and Butch Trucks was another.

Mike plays in a band called RADAR.  Here are some upcoming dates where you can see him play.

9/4     Copper Face Jacks in White Plains
9/9     Pete's Saloon in Elmsford
9/24   Bar Harbor in Marmaronek

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